SHOW ME THE MONEY! HOW TO PAY FOR YOUR BACHELOR'S DEGREE
This workshop will provide detailed information regarding the cost structure of a Bachelor's degree and what funding options are available to student's. Federal, state, and institutional financial aid will be reviewed as well as unrestricted scholarship opportunities.
Recommended for all students.
HOW TO TRANSFER TO UCLA AND OTHER UC'S
SMC sends the most students to the UC System! An SMC counselor will review the most recent transfer requirements for the UC, give tips on how to become a more competitive applicant, and provide an overview of the unique features of the UC campuses.
Recommended for students in their first year.
TRANSFER ADMISSION GUARANTEE (TAG) PROGRAMS
SMC students can secure guaranteed admission to a variety of participating colleges. Certain requirements and deadlines must be met.
Recommended for all students.
An SMC counselor will explain how to complete the UC application. The entire application will be covered line by line and questions will be addressed.
Recommended for students applying for transfer to UC.
Counselors will be available to assist students with UC Transfer Admission Planner (TAP), Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG), and transfer application(s) to all schools! If you have mixed records, it is recommended that you have copies of transcripts from all colleges attended. Counselors will not be assisting with Personal insight Questions "PIQ's" during this time.
NOTE: If you have completed coursework at another U.S. accredited college or university or have Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, or College Level Examination Program scores, it is very important that you have the coursework evaluated by a Santa Monica College counselor. The evaluation will determine if the courses satisfy general education requirements for transfer to UC or CSU campuses, or for an SMC degree.
Recommended for students applying for transfer to any institution.
UC PERSONAL INSIGHT QUESTIONS (PIQ): TIPS AND STRATEGIES
Learn about the personal insight questions on the UC application. Tips and strategies on how to prepare strong responses will be shared with you.
Recommended for students applying for transfer to UC.
I'M ADMITTED! NEXT STEPS FOR TRANSFER (FINANCIAL AID, HOUSING, ETC)
Information on the final steps to complete a successful transfer will be covered. For example, sending final transcripts, IGETC certification, and attending orientation at your transfer institution.
Recommended for students admitted and transferring Fall 2024.
DENIED ADMISSION? HOW TO APPEAL.
This workshop will help students understand and craft an appeal to have their admission decision reconsidered.
Recommended for students denied admission for Fall 2024.