College in California: The Inside Track 1995, Comprehensive Guide for Students 9781880403136, 9781315226880, 1880403137

Table of contents :
Cover
Half Title
Dedication
Title
Copyright
What Others Say about this Book
Contents
Worksheets
About the Author
Acknowledgments
Introduction: What this Book can do for You
Chapter 1: Your Action Plans
Overview
High School College Preparatory Program
Strategies for Getting the Best Grades
Enrichment Opportunities
Your Action Plans
Grade Eight
Grade Nine
Grade Ten
Grade Eleven
Grade Twelve
Chapter 2: Choosing Your College
Overview
Narrowing Your Choices
To How Many Colleges Should You Apply?
College Comparisons
Criteria For Choosing Your College
College Fairs/College Representatives on Campus
NACAC/WACAC 1995 College Fairs
Your College Visit
Your Campus Tour
Chapter 3: Choosing Your Major
Overview
College Degrees
College Majors
Deciding upon a Major
Commonly Asked Questions About Majors
Pre-Professional Programs
Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, Pre-Veterinary
Pre-Law
Business Administration/Business Management
California Teaching Credentials
Chapter 4: Paying for College
Overview
Sources of Financial Aid
Determining Financial Need
Your College Expenses
EFC — Your Expected Family Contribution
Your Financial Need
Financial Aid
Applying for Financial Aid
Completing The FAFSA And Supplementary Applications
Commonly Asked Questions About Financial Aid
Financial Aid Programs
Grants
Federal Pell Grant
FSEOG — Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants
The Cal Grant Program - A, B, and C
BOGG — Board Of Governors Grant
EOP — Educational Opportunity Program And Grant
EOPS — Extended Opportunity Programs And Services And Grant
Law Enforcement Personnel Dependents Grant
Bureau Of Indian Affairs Grants
Benefits For Dependents Of Deceased Or Disabled Veterans
College Grants
Scholarships
Paul Douglas Teacher Scholarship Program
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program
College Scholarships
Private Scholarships
ROTC — Reserve Officers Training Corps Scholarships And Officer Training Programs
The Armed Services Scholarships
Educational Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
Federal Stafford Loans
PLUS — Federal Parent Loans For Students
Federal Consolidated Loan Program
APLE — Assumption Program Of Loans For Education
Child Development Teacher Loan Assumption Program
Other Loans
Work-Study
FWS — Federal Work-Study Programs
National Service Trust
State Work-Study Program
Working Your Way Through College
Cooperative Education
College Cost Reduction Plans
Creative Financial Planning
Chapter 5: Athletics
Overview
Steps to Recruitment
Questions to Ask Recruiters
National Letter of Intent
NCAA — National Collegiate Athletic Association
Divisions
Initial Academic Eligibility Requirements
NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse
Transfer Requirements
Financial Aid
Recruiting Restrictions
California NCAA Members
NAIA — National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
Academic Eligibility Requirements
Transfer Requirements
Athletic Scholarships
California NAIA Members
Chapter 6: College Entrance Tests
Admissions Tests
Commonly Asked Questions About Admissions Tests
PSAT/NMSQT
SAT I: Reasoning Test
The ACT Assessment
SAT II: Subject Tests
TOEFL
Placement Tests
The Universitywide Subject A Examination
The EPT And ELM Tests
The AP Program And Examinations
Chapter 7: Steps in the Application Process
General Tips
Completing the Admissions Application Process
The Application
Getting Started
Completing The Application Process
Early Application Plans
Activities
Writing Your Essay
Letters of Recommendation
Your Interview
The Wait List
Organizing Your Information
Chapter 8: Educational Opportunities
Minority and/or Educationally-Disadvantaged Students
Disabled Students
Students With Learning Disabilities
Financial Aid For Disabled Students
Admissions Testing For Disabled Students
International Students
Financial Requirements
Your United States Visa
Admission Requirements
Chapter 9: California Community Colleges
Overview
Admission Requirements
Placement Testing
Application Procedures
1994-95 Costs
Financial Aid
Transfer Programs
General Tips For Planning Your Transfer Program
Components Of A Transfer Program
Additional Information About Transferring
IGETC — Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum
Commonly Asked Questions About IGETC
Transfer To The University Of California
Transfer To California State University
Strategies For Transferring To CSU And UC
Transfer To An Independent College
TAA's — Transfer Admission Agreements
Occupational Programs
Associates Degree Programs
Certificate Of Proficiency/Completion Programs
Campuses
Chapter 10: California State University
Overview
Minimum Admission Requirements
CSU Subject Requirement
Examination Requirement
Scholarship Requirement
Commonly Asked Questions About Admissions
Impacted Campuses for 1994-95
Impacted Programs for 1994-95
High Demand Programs
Special Admission Opportunities
Regular Exceptional Admission
EOP — Educational Opportunity Program
SAA — Student Affirmative Action
Applying to California State University
When To Apply
How To Apply
Completing Your CSU Application
CSU Admission Procedures
Placement Tests
EPT — English Placement Test
ELM — Entry-Level Mathematics Test
Advanced Placement Examinations
International Baccalaureate
1994-95 Costs
Financial Aid
Graduating in Four Years
Housing
Housing Information By Campus
Student Services
Student Support
Disabled Students
International Programs
Summer Sessions
Campus Profiles
Undergraduate Degree Majors
Chapter 11: University of California
Overview
Minimum Admission Requirements
“a-f” Subject Requirement
Examination Requirement
Scholarship Requirement
Commonly Asked Questions About Admissions
Admission by Exception
Freshmen Selection Criteria
Fall 1995 Guidelines By Campus
Freshman Profile — Fall 1993
Majors — Application and Screening
SAA and EOP
Applying to the University of California
When To Apply
How To Apply
Completing Your UC Application
UC Admission Procedures
Placement Tests
The Universitywide Subject A Examination
Advanced Placement Examinations
International Baccalaureate
1994-95 Costs
Financial Aid
Graduating in Four Years
Housing
Student Services
Student Support
Disabled Students
Education Abroad Program
Summer Sessions
Campus Profiles
Undergraduate Degree Majors
Chapter 12: Independent Colleges
Overview
Characteristics of the Independent Colleges
Admission Requirements
Commonly Asked Questions About Admissions
1994-95 Costs
Financial Aid
Independents at a Glance
Independent College Profiles
Reading The Profiles
Career Colleges
Undergraduate Degree Majors
Programs For Professional Educators
Appendices
California Residency Requirements
Source Materials
Index
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