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What Does P.A.C.E. stand What Does P.A.C.E. stand for?for?
Partners for Advancing College Education
What does this mean for you?
Goals of the PACE Goals of the PACE PromisePromise
Encourage parents and students to begin focusing on college at an earlier stage.
Raise academic expectations and ensure that ALL students not only QUALIFY for college admission but THRIVE when they get there.
To increase students' options upon graduation.
Guaranteed admission to CSUSM with priority registration.
“Closing the Financial Gap”
Who can participate in Who can participate in the P.A.C.E. Promise?the P.A.C.E. Promise?
The P.A.C.E. Promise was developed to give
every motivated SMUSD student
the opportunity to pursue higher education
regardless of their financial means or
background beginning with the graduating
Class of 2009.
Program Program RequirementsRequirements
Students must be continually enrolled in the San Marcos Unified School District beginning in 9th grade and graduate from a San Marcos high school.
Students must complete all A-G coursework with grades of “C” or better.
Students must meet CSU eligibility index and admission requirements.
Students must participate in the EAP test in English and math during the 11th grade (taken during the STAR tests).
Students must take the SAT Reasoning or ACT Exam.
Students must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
CALIFORNIA STATE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOSUNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS
2007 HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS HIGHLIGHTS2007 HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS HIGHLIGHTS
Take a Look at the Take a Look at the CSUSM Students in CSUSM Students in
2006…2006…Fall Enrollment:
Males- 3,256 Females- 5,478
Most Represented Ethnicities: Caucasian- 50% Latino/as- 21.1% Asian- 11.2%
46.5% of students come from North County
And at CSUSM in 2007...And at CSUSM in 2007...Number of Applications:
14,000 applications were received for only 3,500 spots!
Number of Entering Freshmen:
Only 1,400 students out of the 3,500 spots are first time entering freshmen!
With hard work you could be one of these freshmen, guaranteed!
UNIVERSITY VILLAGEAPARTMENTS• Apply early! Process opens October 1, 2007
(www.myownapartment.com)• Housing is not guaranteed • 620 bed spaces - 2 & 4 bedroom apartments• Fully furnished, high speed internet air conditioning, utilities
included, cable TV, pool• San Marcos Experience first year learning community• Additional on-campus housing under development• Student Life & Leadership Office offers off-campus housing
assistance csusm.edu
CAMPUS CAMPUS HOUSINGHOUSING
COUGAR STUDENT LIFECOUGAR STUDENT LIFE
More than 80 student organizations
Active student government
Five Greek organizations
On campus child development center
Study abroad in more than 70 countries
Leadership development programs
Intramural sports and campus recreation
College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP)
Educational Opportunity Program
csusm.edu
Intercollegiate Athletics
BaseballCross Country (M)Cross Country (W)
Golf (M)Golf (W)Softball
Track & Field (M)Track & Field (W)
Soccer (M)Soccer (W)
CSUSM's Top Ten CSUSM's Top Ten
MajorsMajors1)1)Business AdministrationBusiness Administration
2)2)Liberal Studies (Teaching)Liberal Studies (Teaching)
3)3)CommunicationCommunication
4)4)PsychologyPsychology
5)5)Human DevelopmentHuman Development
6)6)Criminology and Justice Studies Criminology and Justice Studies (Police)(Police)
7)7)Pre-nursingPre-nursing
8)8)BiologyBiology
9)9)SociologySociology
10)10)Literature & Writing StudiesLiterature & Writing Studies
What if I don't want to What if I don't want to
go to CSUSM?go to CSUSM?What if I want to go to USC, UCLA, What if I want to go to USC, UCLA,
Stanford, or Palomar?Stanford, or Palomar?PACE Promise provides a step-by-step plan for any college!
In meeting the CSUSM requirements students also will be prepared for admission to the majority of public and private universities and colleges throughout the country.
It’s Your It’s Your Turn!Turn!
Question:Question:
How much more money does a college graduate make over a lifetime than a high
school graduate?
A. $115,000
B. $500,000
C. $750,000
D. $1,000,000
Answer:Answer:DD
A college graduate will earn nearly
$1 million$1 million
more over a lifetime than a high
school graduate.
Question:Question:
How many students at CSUSM received financial aid for the 2005-
2006 school year?
A. 3,907B. 5,639C. 1,253D. 780
Answer:Answer:AA
Approximately 3,907 students received financial aid for the 2005-
2006 school year, including scholarships, grants, and student
loans.
Question:Question:
Of those who received financial aid, what is the average amount they
received?
A. $250B. $1,750C. $3,725D. $7,400
Answer:Answer:D D
The average amount of financial aid each student received was
$7,400.00!
Seven Seven LAMELAME
Excuses Not Excuses Not
to Go to to Go to
College...College...
1)I can't go to college-nobody in my family has ever gone.
2)I've been in school for 12 years. That's enough! I just want a good job.
3)I can't go to college because I can't afford it.
4)I can't go because I don't know how to apply or where I want to go.
5)I can't go to college-I don't know what I want to do with my life
6)I can't go to college, because I just won't fit in.
7)College is too hard for me.
4 Things You Can Do To 4 Things You Can Do To
Prepare for CollegePrepare for College Be a PAIN... Push yourself... Find the right fit... Put your hands on some CA$HCA$H!
College Doesn't Just Happen!
Remember...Remember... Attend College Parent Night/Financial Aid
Night Attend Campus Visit to CSUSM Attend College Expo Night Stay up to date on your “A-G Requirements” Take the ELM and EPT Tests during STAR
Testing Stay involved in extracurricular activities!
Sports, band, choir, drama, and clubs like AVID, Key, etc.
Keep up the P.A.C.E. !