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Community College Workshop

NHS Counseling Department

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QR Code for Packet

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Talking Points:

  • CA Community Colleges
  • Reasons to Attend
  • CCC Programs
  • Transfer Facts
  • Getting Started

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California Community Colleges (CCC)

116!

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Reasons to attend a Community College

  • Affordable
  • Convenient
  • Accessible
  • Quality Education
  • Guaranteed University Admission Programs
  • Certificate Programs & Career Education
  • Associate’s Degree

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Affordable

  • Save money by staying close to home & commuting
  • Keep your part-time job you are working
  • Same general education requirements during the first two years WHEREVER you go!

Institution

CCC - IVC

CSU

UC

USC (Private)

Tuition & Fees (yearly)

$1,142

Free with Promise Program

$7,074

(on campus $30,710)

$14,478

(on campus $38,517)

$66,640

(on campus $90,921)

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IVC Promise Program

Free tuition!

  • Benefits:
    • FREE tuition (enrollment fees) for two years
    • Bookstore voucher
    • Designated Promise Counselors
    • Specialized academic support
    • Specialized career development resources

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IVC Promise Program - Eligibility

  • No application necessary
  • Complete FAFSA Or CADAA (if eligible)
  • Deadline: May 7, 2024

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Convenient

  • 116 community colleges across California
  • 39% of NHS students enroll each year
  • Nearby CCCs:
    • IVC (5.2 miles)
    • Santiago Canyon (5.9 miles)
    • Santa Ana (10.3 miles)
    • Coastline (13.3 miles)
    • OCC (13.6 miles)
    • Saddleback (16.5 miles)

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Accessible

  • Serves over 2.4 million students
  • Apply online
    • 18 years of age or HS diploma
    • No SAT/ACT
    • No GPA requirement
    • No application essays
  • Financial Aid
  • Orientation
  • Educational Plan (Advisement)

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Quality Education

  • Hundreds of instructional programs & majors
  • Wide variety of student support services
  • Among the best teaching faculty in the country
  • Smaller class sizes and more targeted attention
  • Honors Programs & Transfer Agreements

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Other Reasons to Attend

  • Save two years of admission & housing costs
  • Not admitted to university of your choice
  • Not eligible for university admissions
  • Interest in intercollegiate athletics
  • Discover major and career interests prior to deciding on a university

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Certificate Programs & Career Education

And so much more!

  • Bio-technician
  • Business Manager
  • Computer Support Specialist
  • Dental Assistant
  • Digital Imager
  • EMT
  • Fashion Designer
  • Fire Fighter
  • Graphic Artist
  • Hygienist
  • Interior Designer
  • Mechanic
  • Medical Assistant
  • Nurse
  • Paralegal
  • Ultrasound Technician

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Support Services

And more!

  • Disabled Students Program & Services (DSPS)
  • English as a Second Language (ESL)
  • Financial Aid
  • Health Services
  • Library/Resource Center

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  • Math Labs
  • Mental Health Services
  • Reading Center
  • Career Center
  • Tutorial Center
  • Writing Center

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Transfer Facts

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Guaranteed / Priority Admissions Programs

Start working with a counselor before you start your freshman year!

  • UC Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)
    • 6 schools (UCD, UCI, UCM, UCR, UCSB, UCSC)
  • TAP - Honors to Honors UCLA
  • H2H - Honors to Honors UCI

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  • CSU Associate Degrees for Transfer (AA-T/AS-T)
    • 22 CSU schools
    • “A Degree with a Guarantee”

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Transferring

To enter all UCs, CSUs, and some private universities:

  • Will evaluate based on CC GPA
  • No SAT/ACT requirements after transfer credits met
  • GPA requirements often lower than first-time freshman
  • 60 units to transfer

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Community College

Freshman (30) & Sophomore (60)

Lower Division Coursework

60 units total

--TRANSFER!--

4-Year College/University

Junior (30) & Senior (60)

Upper Division Coursework

120 units total

Bachelor’s Degree!

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Thinking about applying?

Get started Now!

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Early Registration

All community colleges in the area have an early registration program for priority registration.

IVC Freshman Advantage Program

    • Complete application PROCESS by May 7, 2024

Santiago Canyon College- Early Welcome

    • Complete application PROCESS by Spring 2024

OCC Future Pirate Registration

  • Complete Application process target Deadline Mid-April

Saddleback College Freshman Advantage

- Complete application PROCESS by May 7, 2024

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Complete Process @ NHS!

Irvine Valley College (IVC)Virtual Workshops:

  • Application Workshop
    • TODAY Thursday, November 2, 2:30-4:00 PM
    • Sign up using QR code on Flyer in your packet
  • Orientation
    • Tuesday, November 7, from 2:30- 4:00 PM
  • Advisement
    • Thursday, November 14, from 2:30-4:30 PM

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Thinking of Other CCCs?

All California Community Colleges offer Early Registration!

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Take initiative and responsibility of your education!

  • Read your packet
  • Search for information online
  • Pay attention to deadlines
  • Ask for HELP
  • Transfer ON TIME!

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Helpful resources

  • School Admissions Office
  • NHS Counseling website
  • College & Career Newsletter
  • Mrs. Smith in NHS College & Career Center
  • Marcy Mendoza, IVC counselor
  • Anne Akers, IVC Outreach
  • assist.org

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