Welcome to the Upward Bound College Prep Program

The Upward Bound College Prep Program has been put into place to enable Upward Bound participants to identify and navigate the many resources and tools that surround them on their quest for college success. Upon completing all of the Level Workbooks, Upward Bound participants will have mastered the Upward Bound College Prep Program and will be ready to move into the college-phase of their education. This program is deeply enhanced by participation in regularly scheduled Upward Bound activities (Summer Academy, field trips, college visits, tutoring, and workshops) but can be used as a stand-alone unit. This will allow participants with full schedules to work on the program outside of Upward Bound activities. Completion of the grade level workbook is required for all participants, each year, for continued enrollment in the Upward Bound program.

All Workbooks are separated into levels according to high-school grade:

LEVEL 1: Freshman – Final workbook due May 15th of participants 9th grade year
LEVEL 2: Sophomore – Final workbook due May 15th of participants 10th grade year
LEVEL 3: Junior – Final workbook due May 15th of participants 11th grade year
LEVEL 4: Senior – Final workbook due Jan 15th of participants 12th grade year
LEVEL 5: Senior – Final workbook due May 15th of participants 12th grade year

Participants who join the program after 9th grade will work through important aspects of the lower levels before starting at the recommended grade level. They will meet with Upward Bound staff to identify which lower level aspects to focus on before continuing at their current grade level.

Each Level is made up of several Badges, a pre-assessment and a post-assessment (used to measure learning). Completing all of the tasks within a Badge will result in the completion of that Badge. Completion of all Badges in a Level will result in the completion of that Level Workbook. Badges have a combination of activities that include watching videos, reading articles, viewing websites and personal reflection assessments.

Upon completion of a Badge, participants will have the Badge signed off, on the last page of the Level Workbook by an Upward Bound staff member. Upon completion of a Level Workbook, the Level Workbook should be turned in to the Program Coordinator or Director. Workbooks will be checked for accuracy and logged into the participants Upward Bound participation record. Workbooks will be returned and should be kept in the Upward Bound binder provided to each participant, for future reference. Upon completion and acceptance of a Level Workbook, participants will receive the next Level Workbook.

Participants will require internet access to complete the workbook. The optimal time to work on the program is during weekly school site tutoring sessions. This is an ever-changing document. Links and information are constantly being updated. For ease of access, a current list of links contained in each Level will be updated regularly, here.

Questions about the College Prep Program and Level Workbooks should be sent by email to: upwardbound@calpoly.org

LEVEL 1 (FRESHMAN YEAR)

BADGE	TITLE	GOAL
A1	PROGRAM INFORMATION GATHERING	Participants will be able to identify and navigate Upward Bound resources and tools
A2	BUILDING SUPPORT RELATIONSHIPS	Participants will be able to navigate, identify and use school/community resources
A3	SKILLS FOR SUCCESS	Participants will be able to identify and use positive behaviors that lead to educational success
A4	COLLEGE FOR BEGINNERS	Participants will be able to identify college terminology and basic information regarding post-secondary education
A5	COLLEGE PORTFOLIO	Participants will create a long-term portfolio of college preparatory information
A6	GRADE CHECKS	Participants will show measurable progress in meeting Upward Bound requirements towards success in high school and in post-secondary education
A7	PREPARE FOR SUMMER	Participants will prepare for the Summer Academy
A8	PARTICIPATION	Participants will show measurable progress toward meeting program requirements and goals for success in high school and in post-secondary education

LEVEL 2 (SOPHOMORE YEAR)

BADGE	TITLE	GOAL
B1	COLLEGE CAMPUS EXPLORATION	Participants will be able to identify and explore California colleges
B2	COLLEGE MAJOR EXPLORATION	Participants will explore the majors that are available to them while building an understanding of college majors
B3	THE PSAT	Participants will learn about, prepare for and take the PSAT
B4	THE SAT SUBJECT TESTS	Participants will learn about, prepare for and take the SAT subject tests, if necessary to their college path
B5	COLLEGE ADMISSIONS PROCESS – CSU	Participants will be able to identify the steps in the college admissions process for the California State University system
B6	COLLEGE ADMISSIONS PROCESS – UC	Participants will be able to identify the steps in the college admissions process for the University of California system
B7	CAREER EXPLORATION	Participants will be able to identify possible career opportunities and the resources available to research them
B8	OVERCOMING COLLEGE OBSTACLES	Participants will be able to identify common obstacle to college attendance and how to overcome them

LEVEL 3 (JUNIOR YEAR)

BADGE	TITLE	GOAL
C1	EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES	Participants will identify activities that will increase their success in college
C2	SAT & ACT TEST PREPARATION	Participants will prepare for and take the SAT or ACT
C3	CHOOSING COLLEGES	Participants will be able to identify colleges that meet their future needs
C4	COLLEGE FINANCES	Participants will understand the financial aspect of colleges and will be able to identify resources for their college costs
C5	EARNING COLLEGE CREDITS	Participants will be able to identify the programs in which they can earn college credits while in high school
C6	WHAT DOES COLLEGE COST (CSU	Participants will be able to identify the many factors that go into overall college costs in the California State University system and identify resources for further research regarding their college choices
C7	WHAT DOES COLLEGE COST (UC)	Participants will be able to identify the many factors that go into overall college costs in the University of California system and identify resources for further research regarding their college choices
C8	WHAT DOES COLLEGE COST (PRIVATE)	Participants will be able to identify the many factors that go into overall college costs at private colleges and identify resources for further research regarding their college choices

LEVEL 4 (SENIOR YEAR – 1ST HALF)

BADGE	TITLE	GOAL
D1	PERSONAL BRANDING	Participants will be able to identify their unique qualities and the importance of their personal brand in preparation for constructing essays
D2	LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION	Participants will be able to request letters of recommendation and set a time schedule for their requests
D3	APPLYING FOR COLLEGE (UC)	Participants will be able to show an understanding of the processes that are required to apply for admission at University of California campuses
D4	APPLYING FOR COLLEGE (CSU)	Participants will be able to show an understanding of the processes that are required to apply for admission at California State University campuses
D5	APPLYING FOR COLLEGE (OTHER)	Participants will show an understanding of the processes that are required to apply for admission at other college campuses
D6	TYPES OF ADMISSIONS	Participants will show an understanding of several types of admissions decision types
D7	COMMUNITY COLLEGE	Participants will be able to show an understanding of the options available to them at local community college campuses
D8	APPLYING & UNDERSTANDING FINANCIAL AID	Participants will be able to show an understanding of financial aid programs and application processes

LEVEL 5 (SENIOR YEAR – 2ND HALF)

BADGE	TITLE	GOAL
E1	AFTER YOU APPLY (UC)	Participants will be able to identify the steps that follow the application process at the University of California campuses
E2	AFTER YOU APPLY (CSU)	Participants will be able to identify the steps that follow the application process at the California State University campuses
E3	COLLEGE SUPPORT PROGRAMS	Participants will be able to identify and apply for college support programs at their chosen college campuses
E4	FINANCIAL AID AWARD PACKAGES	Participants will be able to identify and understand important components of financial aid award packages
E5	FINANCIAL AID PAYMENTS	Participants will be able to identify and understand how and when financial aid payments are made
E6	LIVING ARRANGEMENTS	Participants will be able to identify and make knowledgeable decisions about college living arrangements
E7	MORE COLLEGE MONEY MATTERS	Participants will be able to identify and make knowledgeable decisions about meal plans and textbooks
E8	UPWARD BOUND ALUMNI	Participants will be able to identify and understand the program requirements after high school

PROGRAM WORKBOOK

LEVEL 1 (FRESHMAN YEAR)

BADGE	LINKS
A1	Team Snap: https://upwardboundcalpoly.teamsnap.com Brain Fuse: http://bit.ly/BrainPhuse Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org Harvey Mudd Homework Hotline: https://www.hmc.edu/community-engagement/homework-hotline/
A2	The Library of Congress: https://www.loc.gov/ Gale Reference Library : http://bit.ly/2iyo College Preparation Center: http://bit.ly/2hVgc2D School Center: http://bit.ly/2iIkDQf Tuition Funding Sources: http://bit.ly/2iFutVd Hoopla: http://bit.ly/2iFIIt8 Hot Spot device: http://bit.ly/2j8lCbo Hoopla: http://bit.ly/2hVmT4t Online research tools: http://bit.ly/2hVkWFm Pronunciator: http://bit.ly/2hVklZi
A3	Time management article: http://bit.ly/2iIk0q2 Study skills article: http://bit.ly/2iMvHOH “The Truth About Outside Reading: Why It’s Important and What to Read”: http://huff.to/2hVigaL “An Open Letter to High School Students about Reading”: http://bit.ly/2hViUVJ “Extracurricular and Leadership Activities” series: https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/college-admissions/making-high-school-count/extracurricular-and-leadership/v/engaging-in-extracurricular-activities
A4	Video: “The College Experience”: https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/college-admissions/get-started/importance-of-college/v/college-experience Video: “College Increases Confidence”: https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/college-admissions/get-started/importance-of-college/v/ss-college-increases-confidence Video: “College Expands Opportunities”: https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/college-admissions/get-started/importance-of-college/v/ss-college-expands-opportunities Video: “College Offers Exposure to Diversity” https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/college-admissions/get-started/importance-of-college/v/ss-college-offers-exposure-to-diversity Video: “College Brings New Friends, Learning and Freedom”: https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/college-admissions/get-started/importance-of-college/v/ss-college-brings-new-friends-learning-and-freedom Article: https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/exploreap/the-rewards Article: https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/exploreap/the-rewards/building-college-skills Article: https://apscore.collegeboard.org/scores/about-ap-scores Article: https://apscore.collegeboard.org/scores/ap-awards/ap-scholar-awards “Financial Costs and Benefits of College”: https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/college-admissions/get-started/importance-of-college/a/financial-costs-and-benefits-of-college website: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/types

LEVEL 2 (SOPHOMORE YEAR)

BADGE	LINKS
B1	Cal State Apply: https://www2.calstate.edu/apply University of California: https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/ California Community Colleges: http://californiacommunitycolleges.cccco.edu/AlphaList.aspx
B2	Video: “The College Major: What it is and how to choose one”: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/explore-careers/college-majors/the-college-major-what-it-is-and-how-to-choose-one Article: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/explore-careers/college-majors/college-majors-faqs Website: https://collegemajors101.com/ Website: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/majors-careers Website: https://www.mymajors.com/college-majors/
B3	Website: College Board account at https://www.collegeboard.org/ Website: Practice PSAT https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/practice/full-length-practice-tests Article: “Why take the PSAT?”: http://www.schoolguides.com/reasons_to_take_the_psat.html
B4	Website: SAT Subject Tests: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat-subject-tests/about/institutions-using Article: “SAT Subject Test info – how is this different than ‘the real’ SAT’s?”: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat-subject-tests/about/at-a-glance Website: Registering for the SAT’s: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat-subject-tests/register/online-registration
B5	Website: High school requirements for CSU: https://www2.calstate.edu/apply/freshman/getting_into_the_csu/Pages/admission-requirements.aspx Website: Grades and Test Scores: https://www2.calstate.edu/apply/freshman/getting_into_the_csu/Pages/testing-requirements.aspx Website: Graduation requirements by reading the article on the CSU Mentor website at:https://www2.calstate.edu/apply/freshman/getting_into_the_csu/Pages/admission-requirements.aspx#hsReqScroll Website: Eligibility Index: https://www2.calstate.edu/apply/eligibility-index/ Website: Higher admissions standards: https://secure.csumentor.edu/planning/high_school/campuses_that_have_higher_standards.asp Website: Impacted majors: https://www2.calstate.edu/attend/degrees-certificates-credentials/Pages/impacted-degrees.aspx
B6	Website: High school requirements for UC’s: http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/freshman/requirements/index.html Website: Admissions Index: http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/freshman/california-residents/admissions-index/index.html Website: How applications are reviewed: http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/freshman/how-applications-reviewed/index.html
B7	Website: Bureau of Labor Statistics: http://www.bls.gov/k12/content/students/careers/career-exploration.htm Website: OOH: http://www.bls.gov/ooh/: Website: Highest paying jobs: http://www.bls.gov/ooh/highest-paying.htm Website: Most new jobs: http://www.bls.gov/ooh/most-new-jobs.htm Website: Fastest growing occupations: http://www.bls.gov/ooh/fastest-growing.htm
B8	Video: “Who can Succeed in College?”: https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/college-admissions/get-started/access-to-college/v/who-can-succeed-in-college Video: “Overcoming Cultural Obstacles to College”: https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/college-admissions/get-started/access-to-college/v/ss-cultural-obstacles Video: “Overcoming Anxiety Around Not Fitting in as an Obstacle to College”: https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/college-admissions/get-started/access-to-college/v/ss-anxiety-around-fitting-in-obstacle Video: “Overcoming Time Management Obstacles to College”: https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/college-admissions/get-started/access-to-college/v/ss-time-management-obstacles Video: “Overcoming Social Obstacles to College”: https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/college-admissions/get-started/access-to-college/v/ss-social-obstacles Video: “Overcoming Lack of High School Support as an Obstacle to College”: https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/college-admissions/get-started/access-to-college/v/ss-lack-of-high-school-support-obstacle Video: “Overcoming Immigration Obstacles to College”: https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/college-admissions/get-started/access-to-college/v/ss-immigration-obstacles Video: “Overcoming Financial Obstacles to College”: https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/college-admissions/get-started/access-to-college/v/ss-financial-obstacles Video: “Overcoming the Financial Aid Process as an Obstacle to College”: https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/college-admissions/get-started/access-to-college/v/ss-financial-aid-process-obstacle Video: “Overcoming Family Obstacles to College”: https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/college-admissions/get-started/access-to-college/v/ss-family-obstacles

LEVEL 3 (JUNIOR YEAR)

BADGE	LINKS
C1	Article: “Extracurriculars Matter – to You and to Colleges”: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-started/outside-the-classroom/extracurriculars-matter-to-you-and-to-colleges Video: “Do Colleges Want Quality or a Quantity of Activities?”: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-started/outside-the-classroom/extracurriculars-matter-to-you-and-to-colleges Article: “Character Counts: What are Colleges Looking for?”: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-in/applying-101/character-counts-what-are-colleges-looking-for Video: “What Does the Interviewer Really Want to Hear?”: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-in/applying-101/character-counts-what-are-colleges-looking-for Article: “Extracurriculars Matter — To You and To Colleges”: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-started/outside-the-classroom/extracurriculars-matter-to-you-and-to-colleges Article: “129 Great Examples of Community Service Projects”: https://blog.prepscholar.com/129-examples-of-community-service-projects Website: Volunteer Match: https://www.volunteermatch.org/
C2	Website: Practice for the PSAT: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/practice Article: “Scholarships and Recognition”: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/scholarships-and-recognition Videos: 8-Part SAT series: https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/college-admissions/get-started/access-to-college/v/ss-family-obstacles and view the 8-part SAT series Website: SAT practice: https://www.khanacademy.org/sat Phone App: Daily SAT practice: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/practice/daily-practice-app Website: The College Board SAT information: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat
C4	Video:“Overview: Paying for College”: https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/college-admissions/paying-for-college/introduction-pfc/v/overview-paying-for-college Video: “Best Strategies for Funding College”: https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/college-admissions/paying-for-college/introduction-pfc/v/best-strategies-for-funding-college Video: “4 Most Important Considerations in Analyzing College Costs”: https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/college-admissions/paying-for-college/introduction-pfc/v/4-most-important-considerations-in-analyzing-college-costs Video: “What to do when parents are divorced, and in situations with step-parents, foster care, etc.”: https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/college-admissions/paying-for-college/introduction-pfc/v/what-to-do-when-parents-are-divorced-and-in-situations-with-step-parents-foster-care-etc Video: “How do I know is I qualify for need-based aid?”: https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/college-admissions/paying-for-college/introduction-pfc/v/how-do-i-know-if-i-qualify-for-need-based-aid Video: “Cost of in-state vs. out-of-state tuition”: https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/college-admissions/paying-for-college/introduction-pfc/v/cost-of-in-state-vs-out-of-state-tuition Video: “Watch out for scholarship displacement!”: https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/college-admissions/paying-for-college/introduction-pfc/v/watch-out-for-scholarship-displacement
C5	Article: “Dual enrollment programs attracting more students in California high schools”: https://edsource.org/2016/dual-enrollment-programs-attracting-more-students-in-california-high-schools/566238 Website: Cuesta concurrent enrollment: http://www.cuesta.edu/student/getstarted/concurrent/ Website: Cuesta Enrichment brochure: http://www.cuesta.edu/student/documents/admissions_records/enrichmentbrochure.pdf Website: Allan Hancock College Now flyer: http://www.hancockcollege.edu/admissions_records/documents/College%20Now%20Flyer.pdf Website: Allan Hancock College Now program: http://www.hancockcollege.edu/admissions_records/college-now.php
C6	Article: “How much does it cost to attend college?”: https://www2.calstate.edu/attend/paying-for-college/ Article: “Campus costs of attendance for 2016-2017”: http://www.calstate.edu/sas/costofattendance/ Website: California State University 2016-2017 Standard Student Expense Budget: http://www.calstate.edu/SAS/costofattendance/documents/16-17-COA.pdf
C7	Article: “Tuition and cost of attendance”: http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/paying-for-uc/tuition-and-cost/ Article: “Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan”: http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/paying-for-uc/glossary/blue-and-gold/index.html Article: “Estimating your aid”: http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/paying-for-uc/how-aid-works/estimate-your-aid/index.html Article: “Student Scenarios”: http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/paying-for-uc/how-aid-works/student-scenarios/index.html
C8	Article:“50 Best value colleges and universities in California 2015” by Iris Stone: http://www.bestvalueschools.com/rankings-by-state/california/ Article: “College affordability and transparency center” from the U.S. Department of Education: https://www.collegecost.ed.gov/catc/

LEVEL 4 (SENIOR YEAR – 1ST HALF)

BADGE	LINKS
D1	Article: “Creating your personal brand”: https://survivingthecollegeapplicationprocess.com/creating-personal-brand/ Website: Myers Briggs Personality Test: https://www.16personalities.com/ Video: “Freshman: Personal insight questions”: http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/personal-questions/freshman/index.html Video: “Writing a strong college admissions essay”: https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/college-admissions/applying-to-college/admissions-essays/v/writing-a-strong-college-admissions-essay Video: “Avoiding common admissions essay mistakes”: https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/college-admissions/applying-to-college/admissions-essays/v/avoiding-common-admissions-essay-mistakes Video: “Brainstorming tips for your college essay”: https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/college-admissions/applying-to-college/admissions-essays/v/brainstorming-tips-for-your-college-essay Video: “How formal should the tome of your college essay be?”: https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/college-admissions/applying-to-college/admissions-essays/v/how-formal-should-the-tone-of-your-college-essay-be Video: “Taking your college essay to the next level”: https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/college-admissions/applying-to-college/admissions-essays/v/taking-your-college-essay-to-the-next-level Read “Sample essay 1 with admissions feedback”: https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/college-admissions/applying-to-college/admissions-essays/a/sample-essay-1-with-admissions-feedback Read “Sample essay 2 with admissions feedback”: https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/college-admissions/applying-to-college/admissions-essays/a/sample-essay-2-with-admissions-feedback Video: “Student story: Admissions essay about a formative experience”: https://www.khanacademy.org/college-admissions/applying-to-college/admissions-essays/v/ss-admissions-essay-formative-experience Video: “Student story: Admissions essay about personal identity”: https://www.khanacademy.org/college-admissions/applying-to-college/admissions-essays/v/ss-admissions-essay-personal-identity Video: “Student story: Admissions essay about community impact”: https://www.khanacademy.org/college-admissions/applying-to-college/admissions-essays/v/ss-admissions-essay-community-impact Video: “Student story: Admissions essay about a past mistake”: https://www.khanacademy.org/college-admissions/applying-to-college/admissions-essays/v/ss-admissions-essay-past-mistake Video: “Student story: Admissions essay about a meaningful poem”: https://www.khanacademy.org/college-admissions/applying-to-college/admissions-essays/v/ss-admissions-essay-meaningful-poem Article: “Writing tips and techniques for your college essay”: https://www.khanacademy.org/college-admissions/applying-to-college/admissions-essays/a/writing-tips-and-techniques-for-your-college-essay
D2	Video: “Requesting letters of recommendation”: https://www.khanacademy.org/college-admissions/applying-to-college/letters-of-recommendation/v/requesting-letters-of-recommendation Video: “Elements of a strong recommendation letter”: https://www.khanacademy.org/college-admissions/applying-to-college/letters-of-recommendation/v/elements-of-a-strong-letter-of-recommendation Article: “Sample note to provide to recommending teachers”: https://www.khanacademy.org/college-admissions/applying-to-college/letters-of-recommendation/a/sample-note-to-provide-to-recommending-teachers
D3	Website: https://admissions.universityofcalifornia.edu/applicant/accountLogin.htm?clear Article: “About applying online”: http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/apply-online/ Article: “Presenting Yourself on the UC Application for Undergraduate Admission – Freshman”: http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/files/presenting-yourself-uc-application-freshman.pdf Website: Application fees - fee waiver program: http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/application-fees/ Article: “After you apply”: http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/after-you-apply/index.html
D4	Website: CSU Mentor account: https://calstate18.liaisoncas.com/applicant-ux/#/userAccount Video: CSU Mentor tutorial: http://www.csumentor.edu/applications/csu/CSU_UG_2017/tutorials/player.asp?m=intro Article: “CSU Mentor Express application mode key points to remember”: http://www.csumentor.edu/support/pdfs/express_app.pdf Video: “How to apply to the CSU”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13p9TDlbR_Y
D5	Article: “College students share Common App tips, tactics”: http://www.usnews.com/education/blogs/college-admissions-playbook/articles/2016-07-25/college-students-share-common-app-tips-tactics Website: The Common App: http://www.commonapp.org/search-colleges Article: “Words of advice from the Common Application team”: http://www.commonapp.org/whats-appening/college-counseling/words-advice-common-application-team
D6	Article: “Early Decision & Early Action”: https://professionals.collegeboard.org/guidance/applications/early Website: Early decision: http://www.commonapp.org/virtual-counselor/key-information-about-early-decision-deadlines Article: “Complete List: Colleges with Rolling Admissions”: http://blog.prepscholar.com/colleges-with-rolling-admissions
D7	Article: “Reasons to attend a community college”: http://home.cccapply.org/colleges/why-attend Website: Allan Hancock College: http://www.hancockcollege.edu/ Website: Available programs: http://www.hancockcollege.edu/academic_departments/programs.php Article: “What is career technical education?”: http://www.hancockcollege.edu/cte/index.php Website: “Degree with a guarantee”: http://www.adegreewithaguarantee.com/ and http://www.adegreewithaguarantee.com/AboutTheProgram.aspx Article: “Frequently asked questions on the Degree with a guarantee”: http://www.adegreewithaguarantee.com/AboutTheProgram/FrequentlyAskedQuestions.aspx Article: “Associate degrees for transfer”: http://www.hancockcollege.edu/transferdegrees/index.php Website: TRIO program at AHC – College Achievement Now (CAN): http://www.hancockcollege.edu/can/index.php Website: Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) program: http://www.hancockcollege.edu/eops/index.php Website: Cost of attendance: http://www.hancockcollege.edu/cashier_services/index.php Website: Board of Governors Fee Waiver offered at California Community Colleges: http://www.hancockcollege.edu/financial_aid/bog.php Website: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): www.fafsa.gov Website: Admissions requirements: http://www.hancockcollege.edu/future_students/index.php
D8	Article: “Do 4 things if your FAFSA is selected for verification”: http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/paying-for-college/articles/2015/03/02/do-4-things-if-your-fafsa-is-selected-for-verification Website: CSU Net Price & Cost Calculator: https://www2.calstate.edu/attend/paying-for-college/pages/csu-costs.aspx Article: “Frequently asked questions – about financial aid”: https://www2.calstate.edu/attend/paying-for-college/financial-aid/Pages/financial-aid-faq.aspx# Article: “Frequently asked questions – types of financial aid”: https://www2.calstate.edu/attend/paying-for-college/financial-aid/Pages/financial-aid-faq.aspx# Website: Federal Pell Grants on the Federal Student Aid: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/types/grants-scholarships/pell Website: WebGrants 4 Students: https://mygrantinfo.csac.ca.gov/logon.asp Website: California Student Aid Commission: http://www.csac.ca.gov/doc.asp?id=105 Website: Selective Service: https://www.sss.gov/Home/registration Website: Cal Grant High School Entitlement Awards: http://www.csac.ca.gov/doc.asp?id=106 Website: Cal Grant Transfer Entitlement Award: http://www.csac.ca.gov/doc.asp?id=107 Website: Cal Grant Competitive Awards: http://www.csac.ca.gov/doc.asp?id=103 Website: Cal Grant C Award: http://www.csac.ca.gov/pubs/forms/grnt_frm/cal_grant_c.pdf Website: Cal Grant Priority Occupations: http://www.csac.ca.gov/pubs/forms/grnt_frm/cal_grant_c_priority_occupational_list.pdf Website: Cal Grant Priority Occupations: http://www.csac.ca.gov/pubs/forms/grnt_frm/2016-17_cal_grant_c_occupations.pdf Website: Santa Barbara Foundation: https://www.sbscholarship.org/ Video: “Be wary of athletic scholarships”: https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/college-admissions/paying-for-college/grants-and-scholarships/v/be-wary-of-athletic-scholarships Video: “Types of grants and scholarships”: https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/college-admissions/paying-for-college/grants-and-scholarships/v/types-of-grants-and-scholarships Video: “Searching for scholarships”: https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/college-admissions/paying-for-college/grants-and-scholarships/v/searching-for-scholarships Video: “Student story: Applying for scholarships”: https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/college-admissions/paying-for-college/grants-and-scholarships/v/ss-searching-for-scholarships Website: Big Future/College Board: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search Website: fastweb! : http://www.fastweb.com/ Website: Scholarships: https://www.scholarships.com/

LEVEL 5 (SENIOR YEAR – 2ND HALF)

BADGE	LINKS
E1	Article: “What to do after you apply”: http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/after-you-apply/ Article: “Admissions decisions”: http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/after-you-apply/admission-decisions/index.html Article: “How to submit your transcripts”: http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/after-you-apply/transcript-submissions/index.html
E2	Article: “Frequently asked questions”: http://www.calstate.edu/apply/faq.shtml Article: “Frequently asked questions - freshman”: https://www2.calstate.edu/apply/faq/Pages/default.aspx
E3	Article: “What is the Educational Opportunity Program” : http://www.calstate.edu/sas/eop/ Website: Educational Opportunity Program: http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/campuses/specific-populations/educational-opportunity-program/ Website: UC Irvine: http://sss.uci.edu/ Website: UCLA: http://www.aap.ucla.edu/ Website: UC Merced: http://fiatlux.ucmerced.edu/ Website: UC Riverside: http://arc.ucr.edu/ Website: UC San Diego: https://students.ucsd.edu/sponsor/oasis/
E4	Article: “Your financial aid award explained”: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/financial-aid-awards/your-financial-aid-award-explained Video: “Comparing financial aid awards: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/financial-aid-awards/comparing-financial-aid-awards Video: “Benefits and drawbacks of college loans”: https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/college-admissions/paying-for-college/loans/v/benefits-and-drawbacks-of-college-loans Video: “Types of college loans”: https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/college-admissions/paying-for-college/loans/v/types-of-college-loans Video: “Managing your debt level”: https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/college-admissions/paying-for-college/loans/v/managing-your-debt-level Video: “Paying back your loans”: https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/college-admissions/paying-for-college/loans/v/paying-back-your-loans Video: “Financial aid package components: Part 1”: https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/college-admissions/paying-for-college/financial-aid-packages/v/financial-aid-package-components-part-1 Video: “Financial aid package components: Part 2”: https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/college-admissions/paying-for-college/financial-aid-packages/v/financial-aid-package-example-part-2 Video: “Financial aid package components: Part 3”: https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/college-admissions/paying-for-college/financial-aid-packages/v/financial-aid-package-comparison-part-3 Article: “Sample financial aid package”: https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/college-admissions/paying-for-college/financial-aid-packages/a/sample-financial-aid-package Video: “Appealing a financial aid package”: https://www.khanacademy.org/college-careers-more/college-admissions/paying-for-college/financial-aid-packages/v/appealing-a-financial-aid-package
E5	Website: Federal Student Aid: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa/next-steps/receive-aid Article: “Understanding My Cal Grant Fact Sheet”: http://www.csac.ca.gov/pubs/forms/grnt_frm/Understanding_My_Cal_Grant.pdf
E6	Article: “Students speak: What life in the dorms is really like”: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/find-colleges/campus-life/students-speak-what-life-in-the-dorms-is-really-like Video: “College roommates: The basics”: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/find-colleges/campus-life/college-roommates-the-basics Article: “The scoop: Getting the most from commuting to college”: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/find-colleges/campus-life/the-scoop-getting-the-most-from-commuting-to-college Article: “Off-to-college checklist”: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-in/making-a-decision/off-to-college-checklist Article: “The College Housing Survival Guide: How to find the best residence hall, the right apartment and solid roommates both on- and off- campus”: http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/college-housing-survival-guide/ Article: “3 tips for university students living away from home”: http://www.higheredpoints.com/2014/12/04/3-tips-for-university-students-living-away-from-home/
E7	Article: “How not to blow your college meal plan”: http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/my-money/2014/09/14/how-not-to-blow-your-college-meal-plan Article: “How to choose the right college meal plan”: http://mycollegeguide.org/blog/2011/05/choose-college-meal-plan/ Article: “How to select the best college meal plan”: http://collegelife.about.com/od/beforeyouarrive/ht/MealPlans.htm Article: “9 ways to save on college textbooks”: https://clark.com/education/9-ways-to-save-on-college-textbooks/

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