Review college websites, including admissions requirements, data, majors, programs, and financial aid.
The college's website is ALWAYS the source for most accurate data.
WSCA Presentations
Paying for College: Understanding Financial Aid & Estimating College Costs
Developing Presentation on CSU & UC Acceptance Data
In progress- many upcoming changes, but you can start reviewing
Search Tools
CaliforniaColleges.edu College Search Tool
U.S. Department of Ed data: College costs, 4-years grade rate, % of students returning after freshman year, and post-college earnings.
Podcasts
College Essay Guy- Some of our favorites:
Rethinking "Best" Colleges: Tools, Tips, and Mindset Shifts for a Better College List
Mistakes High School Students Make When Creating Their College Lists
A Crash Course in Paying for College & Common Affordability Myths
Other Podcasts
Malcolm Gladwell: Lord of the Rankings
Social Media
Other
Youtube
Series: Most Unique Majors at the UCs
Other
YouVisit College Campus Tours (virtual visits)
Transfer Planning
Research major throughouly at y year college
Then go to www.assist.org (video tutorial)
"No course articulated" — a red flag for that major/college.
Compare agreements between different institutions.
Consult Ms. Harris: She has the context you can't decipher alone.
Research specific majors and transfer requirements on the 4 year college websites. We will later match with Sierra College major.