UC
Campuses
Campuses
What does UC stand for?
University of California
What does CSU stand for?
California State University
TRUE or FALSE
Major and Career are the same thing.
FALSE!
A major is a specific area of study that a student focuses on during their college education. A career is a long-term path you take in a specific field that includes different jobs or roles related to that area.
TRUE or FALSE
First-generation is anyone who's parents haven't attended college despite having siblings or cousins who have.
TRUE!
First-generation students is anyone whose parents didn't attend a college degree! If you have family members who have, you are still first generation because you are always basing off your parents!
When are UC/CSU applications due?
General Due Date: November 30th!
What is the GPA requirement to apply to UCs?
3.0 or above!
What is the GPA requirement?
2.5 or above!
Name 3 majors that you have heard of or known!
Ex. Psychology, Biology, Political Science, Engineering, Business, Education, and so much more!
What school did Ms.Lupe attend to? AND What major(s) did she get?
1. UC Davis
2. Psychology B.A. & Chicana/o Studies B.A & Minor in Education
What will recommenders need to write your letters of rec?
BRAG SHEET!
Work on your workbooks! Start identifying potential recommeders!
How many UC campuses are there?
9! Only 9 campuses available to undergraduates, and one available to graduates!
BONUS (200 points): Name all campuses
How many CSU campuses are there?
23!
BONUS (200 points): if you can name at least 5 campuses!
TRUE OR FALSE
You can't change your major once you select it in your applications.
FALSE!
You can definitely change your major multiple times if needed! It is normal to since many are still figuring it out.
Who from the College & Career team is first generation? Second generation?
Ms.Marceli & Ms.Lupe are first generation!
Ms.Rachel is second generation!
TRUE OR FALSE
You need to use a professional email for your college applications and scholarships from here on out.
TRUE!
You need to use your PROFESSIONAL EMAIL not your personal or school email. Your acceptance emails and other important info will get lost with all those subscriptions & school work reminders.
What does PIQ stand for? AND How many are required for the UC application?
1. Personal Insight Questions
2. 4 out of 8!
What does EOP stand for? AND What does it help with?
Educational Opportunity Program.
It helps low-income, first generation students navigate college with access to tutoring, advising, and so much more!
What are the four types of degrees?
1. Associates Degree
2. Bachelor's Degree
3. Master's Degree
4. Doctorate Degree
Where did Ms. Marceli study abroad? How many countries did she visit?
Madrid, Spain & 9.
What are some tasks you need to be working on from now on?
1. Your Brag Sheet + EOP Questions
2. Your PIQs (for UC apps)
3. Draft emails to your potential recommenders
4. Schedule 1:1s (not group) with Ms.Rachel or Ms.Lupe to review your essays
What UC campus can't seniors apply to?
UCSF! (University of California, San Francisco)
TRUE or FALSE
You need to fill out multiple applications for each campus you apply to.
FALSE!
You only fill out ONE application that is sent out to all the campuses you plan to apply to!
*This also applies to the UCs!*
Name the majors/programs Ms.Marceli, Ms.Rachel, & Ms.Lupe studied in college.
Ms.Marceli: Social Work, Psychology, & Social Change Minor Spanish
Ms.Rachel: Education Sciences & Pre-K12 and College Counseling with a Pupil Personnel Services credential
Ms.Lupe:Psychology & Chicana/o Studies & a Minor in Education
Name the 4 campuses in order Ms.Rachel attended.
1. UCR -- UC Riverside
2. UCSD -- UC San Diego
3. RCC -- Riverside City College
4. University of Redlands
For official app day (10.23.24) what documents will you need to bring?
1. SSN (if applicable)
2. Parents' 2023 taxes/income
3. Workbook!