FAQ (Frequently asked questions) Guide for College or work

1
FAQ (Frequently asked questions) Guide for
College or work

• By Andrew, Karina, Juliette, and Steve

2
Things to do when planning for College

1. There is no one way or right way to do research
   on colleges
2. If you are not sure where you want to go to
   college, you may want to start with looking at
   college cultures, the kind of programs or majors
   they offer, and how easy it is to get in.
   (paragraph 2)
3. Stay organized. Keep track of deadlines,
   requirements, tests, financial aid, how to apply,
   contact information, and calendars.
4. When looking at colleges, keep in mind your
   interests and potential majors.
5. Gaining an understanding of the college
   atmosphere will help you pick what college would
   be best for you.

3
Things to do when planning a career

1. Planning for a career or job opportunity takes
   patience and a little imagination if you are
   going to explore possibilities and perhaps expand
   your sense of what is possible for you as a high
   school graduate hoping to enter the work force.
2. There are many online resources that can help you
   decide your career path.
3. Keeping a folder will help you stay organized
4. Keep in mind what your strengths and weaknesses
   are.
5. Keep a record of everything.

4
Our Opinion

1. Organization was the most important suggestion in
   this document.
2. It is important to have enough information to
   make an informed decision
3. Community College is a good option if you want to
   save money and/or dont know what you want to
   major in yet
4. Looking through websites to find your interest
   areas is important for both finding colleges and
   career paths

5
College Websites

1. For a seasonal checklist for how to prepare for
   college https//studentaid.ed.gov/prepare-for-col
   lege/checklists/12th-grade
2. For financial aid term definitions
   http//www.usnews.com/education/blogs/the-scholars
   hip-coach/2012/07/19/12- college-financial-aid-ter
   ms-defined
3. How to apply for Cal Grants http//www.calgrants.
   org
4. Federal Aid programhttp//www.fafsa.ed.gov

6
College Websites (continued)

• For help to decide where you want to go or what
  you want to do http//californiacolleges.edu
• For information specific to UCs
  http//www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions
• For information on California State Universities
• http//www.csumentor.edu
• 4. Community colleges http//home.cccapply.org/
• 5. For College Life information
  http//www.usnews.com/education

7
Choosing a Major

• This Website is very helpful for finding what
  colleges serve your interests. It also helps you
  choose a major if you are still undecided
• http//www.collegemajors101.com/

8
Career websites

• For other resources on finding a job that fits
  your interest in California http//www.california
  careers.info/
• 2. This one is very helpful in finding jobs from
  general information about you http//www.cacareer
  zone.org/
• 3. To find how many jobs are in the area and the
  salaries http//www.seniorjobbank.org/database/Ca
  lifornia/California.html