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October 2009

Karen O’Neill, Director

SJSU International Gateways

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California – One great place to study

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How many colleges and universities are there in California?

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The Answer is…

347If you count all private / public universities

and community colleges in.California Pathways

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How do I find the right school?

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How do I find the right school?

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The universities and colleges in California

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10 23 109

PrivateColleges and Universities

205

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Examples of Public and Private Schools

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Advancing in the Academic School system

MDMedical Doctor

PH.DDoctor of Philosophy

MA / MSMaster of Arts / Science

BA / BSBachelor of Arts / Science

AA / ASAssociate in Arts / Science

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California Public Higher Education Different functions, different populations

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California Public Higher EducationDifferent degrees

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California Public Higher EducationDifferent costs, different services

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Degrees through the California System From AA

CC•AA Degree

CSU •BA, BS•MA, MS

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UC•PhD, MD, LD

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The California State University System

• 23 campuses across California• Over 417,000 students• Over 46,000 faculty and staff• Largest and most diverse

university system in the country• Over 1,800 Bachelor’s degree

and Master’s degree

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Degrees through the California System from BA

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The University of California System

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Degrees through the California System from BA

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Preparing for University Success

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Be clear about your goals

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Preparing for University Success

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Confirm you expectations

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Preparing for University Success

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Prepare for the entrance requirements

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Foundation and Preparation for Success

Slides You’ll need to have

a a strong GPA (2.5+++)a source of funds ($23,000)

a spirit of adventure!

a solid TOEFL score (60+++)a

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How to get the best TOEFL score possible

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English Language Program Standards

Look for language schools with these affiliations

CEA – Commission on English Language Program Accreditation

UCIEP – University and College Intensive English Programs

AAIEP – American Association of Intensive English Programs

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Where do you want to go? California College Destination Rankings

Consider – jobs, diversity, academics, cost of living

Large Cities: San Francisco #2, LA #5

Medium Cities: San Jose #1, Sacramento #10

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Features of English Language Programs

Academics Lifestyle

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SJSU International Gateways

• Academic and TOEFL Prep (ATP)

• American Communication and Culture

• Business Professional

Studies in American Language

International Gateways

3- 17weeks

• Semester at SJSU

• Global Studies Certificate

• MBA Prep

International University Studies

9 /17 weeks

• Undergraduate degrees

• Graduate Degrees

• MBAs

degree programs

1-4 years

• One credit classes

• TOEFL Waiver to private universities and community colleges

universityand college courses

San Jose State University

1 – 2 years

• Internships

• Optional Practical Training

global success

Silicon Valley

1-2 years

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CALIFORNIA PATHWAYPlease join us on your own

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