Of the 41 colleges that responded recently to an informal e-mail survey by The Choice, nearly three of every four reported an increase in summer visitors — with some universities experiencing as much as a 50 percent rise.
Guaranteed Admission is more commonly referred to as a Transfer Admission Guarantee program. A TAG is a contractual agreement between you, SBCC, and a four-year college or university. Students who meet and maintain stated admission and major requirements are guaranteed admission to a specific four-year college or university.
Seven UC campuses offer guaranteed admission to California community college students who meet specific requirements. By participating in a Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program, you can ensure your admission to a specific campus, which offer an early review of your academic record, early admission notification, and specific guidance on major preparation and general education coursework.For students who want to go to a community college for their first two years and then transfer to a four-year institution, this is an excellent program to know about. SBCC has agreements with 3 out of state institutions (ASU, Portland State University and Syracuse University), 2 private institutions (Antioch University and Brandman University), 3 Cal State schools (Bakersfield, Northridge and San Francisco) and 7 UC schools (all except Berkeley and LA).
The best essays are crafted not from a formula for success but by a voice that is practiced. Those who are willing to take a risk, to focus on that part of the world that matters to them and to show the passion and the practice it takes to write about it well, will help their chances of admission through their essay.Included are short excerpts of bad, good and risky writing. Take a look and then think about your own essay drafts!
Entering Whittier College, all first-year students are assigned to a Living-Learning Community (LLC) in one of three designated residence halls: Johnson, Stauffer, or Ball Hall. Typically, an LLC will consist of about 15 students who, as a group, live together as roommates and/or in rooms in close proximity, and are co-enrolled in two classes together: a Freshman Writing Seminar (FWS) and another "linked" course. The purpose of the LLC is to engender an immediate connection between smaller groups of entering students to ease the transition to college life, beginning with a common academic grounding and growing to include social activities and events.If you have a school you would like to see profiled here let me know!
CSU is considering raising fall 2011 tuition by 12 percent — an additional $588 a year. The board of trustees will vote on the proposal Tuesday. If the increase is approved, annual tuition will be $5,472, not including fees or room and board.
UC could raise tuition for this fall by 9.6 percent — an additional $1,068 a year. That would boost annual tuition to $12,192, not including fees or room and board. The UC board of regents is set to vote on the increase Thursday.Both of these state options are still inexpensive relative to many private colleges and universities, but to see the UC tuition over $12,000 is sobering.
UC's Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan will cover your educational and student services fees if you are a California resident whose family earns less than $80,000 a year and you qualify for financial aid — and that's just for starters. Blue + Gold students with sufficient financial need can qualify for even more grant aid to help reduce the cost of attending.
Rustic Pathways offers travel programs for high school students, families, groups and college students. Summer programs are available for students from 12 years of age. Rustic Pathways also offers scheduled family adventures and customized family trips, as well as organized overseas programs for school, universities, groups, and clubs of all kinds. The company runs programs year round to Australia, New Zealand, The Fiji Islands, Tanzania, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Burma, Vietnam, China, India, Peru, Costa Rica, Panama, Nicaragua, Mongolia, Transylvania Mongolia and the United States. Rustic Pathways summer programs are suitable for most students.
Working with Sierra Club's Inner City Outings, Building Bridges to the Outdoors, and Volunteer Vacations Programs, our lucky intern will make a video blog of their experiences and help raise awareness across the country of the critical work the Sierra Club does introducing youth to the outdoors.
The intern will get a $2,000 gift certificate from The North Face to outfit them with all the gear they need for their summer of adventure. We'll also cover all travel expenses and pay a stipend.
Cal Grants are one of the smartest ways to get cash for college. For starters, it's money you don't have to pay back. If you're a graduating high school senior or recent graduate, meet academic, financial and eligibility requirements and submit two forms by the Cal Grant deadline, you may receive a Cal Grant!
What is the Cal Grant deadline?
You must apply by March 2 to maximize your opportunity to receive an award.
If you miss the March 2 Cal Grant deadline AND you plan to attend a community college in the fall, you have until September 2 to apply. However, the number of Cal Grant awards is limited.
How Much Money Are We Talking About?
With a Cal Grant you can get up to $11,124 a year to pay for college expenses at any qualifying California college, university or career or technical school in California. Depending on which Cal Grant you get, the money can be used for tuition, room and board, even books and pencils. The best part is, it's yours to keep and you don't have to pay it back.
The Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program (Scholarship) is a federally funded competitive program designed to promote student excellence and achievement. Scholarships are awarded solely on the basis of academic merit to recognize students who show promise of continued academic excellence.
In its 12th year, the Reagan Presidential Foundation Scholars Program awards seniors graduating from Ventura County, Calif., high schools who exemplify outstanding leadership skills and personal character with $50,000 in scholarships annually.
In applying for this award, candidates honor both our nation’s 40th President and his lasting legacy of leadership. Candidates must:
- demonstrate leadership skills and strong personal character at school, in the workplace or within the community;
- receive three recommendations by authority figures who have observed them in a leadership role;
- demonstrate strong academic performance (3.0 or greater GPA or equivalent);
- be a citizen of the United States of America;
- graduate from a Ventura County, Calif., high school in Winter 2010 or Spring 2011; and
- use scholarship funds for student tuition, room, and board while pursuing a bachelor’s degree at an accredited U.S. college or university in Fall 2011.
