Appealing Admission Decisions Workshops
What are your chances if you appeal? This workshop will help students understand and craft an appeal to have their admission decision reconsidered. For students denied admission for Fall 2011.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
11:15am - 12:35pm
LA 115
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
11:15am - 12:35pm
LA 115
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
11:15am - 12:35pm
LA 115
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
5:15pm - 6:30pm
LA 115
Application Workshops
In these workshops we will cover the entire application process. Accurate completion of the application is CRITICAL to ensure maximum consideration for admission. These workshops will be held in October and November 2011 for Winter and Fall 2012. If you have any questions, please see an SMC counselor.
CSU Application Workshops
This workshop is offered in the fall semester.
UC Application Workshops
This workshop is offered in the fall semester.
How To Complete A Common Application
This workshop is offered in the fall semester.
College Fairs
Santa Monica College has 32,000 full and part-time students, and 3,000 International students from 100 different countries. SMC transfers more students to the entire (10 campus) University of California system than any other school or university in the world!
SMC is number one in transfers to UCLA, University of Southern California, Loyola Marymount University, and Pepperdine University. SMC also transfers the most African-American and Chicano/Latino students to the University of California.
Over 140 Colleges and Universities attended Fall 2011!
Spring Fairs
College Fair 2012
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Fountain Quad
10:30 - 1pm
Fall Fair
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Fountain Quad
10:30 - 1pm
Computer-Based Transfer Resources
Choices
Choices is a California Career Information Database (it is not a website) and can be accessed on any computer in the Career Services Center. Choices has an assessment area where you learn about yourself and careers that may appeal to you. Additionally, Choices has areas where you can find out about occupations, colleges and majors specific to California and includes the outlook and salary of all listed careers in the database.
www.echoices.com is a website with information about specific occupations, education and training options available and decisions about selecting a major. The information is not California based, but instead is based on national statistics. The database includes job outlook, and general salary information throughout the United States. Come to the Career Services Center for the SMC password for echoices.com.
www.bridges.com is a website that includes on-line self assessment with suggested career options, a comprehensive on-line library of easy-to-use career articles and a database of numerous careers throughout the United States. It also includes interviews with individuals in their careers and links to websites for any chosen career or college major. Come to the Career Services Center for the SMC password to Bridges.com.
University Representatives Visiting SMC
To see a list of university representatives visiting Santa Monica College, click here. (PDF multi-page document) or go to www.smc.edu/counseling click on "Calendar".
Congratulatory Admission Workshops. I'm Transferring Fall 2012! What Do I Do Next?
This workshop will present information on the remaining steps to complete a successful transfer to your university or college. For example, sending final transcripts, IGETC certification and attending orientation and recommending coursework for your first semester or quarter at your transfer institution. For transfer students admitted for Fall 2011.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
11:15am - 12:35pm
LA 115
Thursday, May 10, 2012
11:15am - 12:35pm
LA 115
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
5:15pm - 6:30pm
LA 115
Educational Transfer Resources
The Transfer/Counseling Center has an extensive library of books to help students identify, select, and fund an education after transfer. In addition, some career resource books are available. Identifying a career or occupation can help select an appropriate transfer institution.
Transfer Admission Guaranteed "TAG" Programs
Santa Monica College students can get guaranteed admission to a variety of UC, CSU and private colleges. But you need to fulfill certain requirements and deadlines, and in some case, fill out a contract. And you have guarantees to more than one campus! A complete list of transfer admission guaranteed programs is available.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
11:15am - 12:35pm
LA 115
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
5:15pm - 6:30pm
LA 115
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
11:15am - 12:35pm
LA 115
Get TAGGED at the Lab!
This lab is offered in the fall semester.
How To Transfer To CSU Northridge And Other CSU's
Some CSU's are still open for Fall 2012! But you need to take the right classes at the right time. We will help!
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
11:15am - 12:35pm
LA 115
How To Transfer To Elite Universities
This workshop is not about Berkeley or UCLA, but it is about Stanford, Harvard, Yale, Columbia and other top universities.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
11:15am - 12:35pm
LA 115
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
11:15am - 12:35pm
LA 115
Thursday, April 19, 2012
11:15am - 12:35pm
LA 115
How To Transfer To UCLA And Other UC's
Designed to help students that want to transfer in Fall 2012 to UCLA or to some of the other UC's. You might have a great point average (GPA), but if you take the wrong classes, even a 4.0 won't help. Find out what will help.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
5:15pm - 6:30pm
LA 115
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
5:15pm - 6:30pm
LA 115
Thursday, April 5, 2012
11:15am - 12:35pm
LA 115
How To Transfer To USC (University of Southern California)
Hear from the man that makes the admission decisions what it takes to be a competitive applicant. This workshop is only offered once in the Spring and Fall.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
11:15am - 12:35pm
HSS 165
Best Schools for Business & Economics
Why don't some of the "best" universities offer a business major? Can I still work in business without a business degree? What are the differences between the business and economics major? These are some of the questions we will address in this workshop.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
11:15am - 12:35pm
LA 115
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
11:15am - 12:35pm
LA 115
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
5:15pm - 6:30pm
LA 115
Transfer Application Open Lab - Q & A
This workshop will give you a chance to bring specific questions to a counselor for assistance using a computer. Please bring copies of transcripts from all colleges attended.
This lab is offered in the fall semester.
Transfer & Career Websites You Can't Live Without!
The web has lots of transfer and career information, but the problem is where to look and what to look for. We will introduce you to our favorite resources, including UC and CSU sites many students are unaware of, as well as sites that help with career exploration.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
11:15am - 12:35pm
LA 115
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
5:15pm - 6:30pm
LA 115
Admitted UCLA Students Share Their Stories
Students that have transferred to UCLA will share their experiences on the transition from community college to UCLA, the good and not so good. Learn about academic and social highs and lows.
NOTE: There will be no information presented about admission requirements.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
11:15am - 12:35pm
LA 115
UC Personal Statement Workshops
Discussion on topics of the personal statement will be given, as well as suggestions on how to prepare a solid essay.
Learn how to write your college essay for admission and scholarships:
Highlight your strength.
Address your weaknesses.
Structure your essay.
This workshop is offered in the fall semester.
Using The Web For Transfer Information--Secret Websites!
The web has more information about transfer requirements, but the problem is where to look and what to look for. We help you with this process and learn together. We'll show you "the easiest majors" to get into at UCLA!
This workshop is offered in the fall semester.