College Apps/Financial Aid
What are the 3 categories of colleges that are on a balanced college list?
Reach, target & safety.
How much does it cost to submit a CSU app?
$70
How many PIQ prompts are there and how many does an applicant need to respond to?
8 prompts, 4 responses
What is the name of the program at El Camino where students can access 2 years of tuition-free education?
South Bay Promise
What college did Perez attend?
American University
What is the type of early admissions that is binding?
Early Decision
Name 4 CSU campuses in the LA area.
CSUDH, Long Beach, LA, Fullerton, Northridge
How much is a UC app cost to submit?
$80
Name 4 community colleges in the LA area.
SMC, West LA, ECC, Harbor City, Long Beach City College, LA Trade Tech, Compton College, Cerritos
What is the agreement we have for gathering?
I'll be as brief as possible and you engage as much as possible, one person talking at a time, no technology.
What is the additional financial aid form that some colleges require?
CSS Profile
Name 3 CSU campuses in the Bay Area.
SFSU, San Jose, East Bay, Monterey, Maritime, Sonoma
What is the minimum GPA for eligibility to a UC campus?
3.0
What is the website that hosts the community college apps?
CCCApply, OpenCCC
How many digits are in a social security number?
9
What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
What is the minimum GPA to be eligible for admission to a CSU campus?
2.5
What 3 campuses have the highest admit rates?
UCR, Merced and Santa Cruz
What is the name of the program that helps students transfer to UC campuses?
TAG - Transfer Admission Guarantee
Which college has an orange as its mascot?
Syracuse University
How many students are in the class of 2024?
131
How many CSU campuses are there?
23
What is the mascot/nickname for UC Santa Cruz?
Banana Slugs
How many units does a student need to complete in order to transfer to a CSU or UC?
60 units
What website did we use to look at college data, like school diversity and average student loan debt?