Thursday, October 10, 2013

Two School Options for Pediatrics

Two School Options for Pediatrics

School Name and Address
Contact for more information
 East Los Angeles College
 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez
 Monterey Park, CA 91754
Main telephone 323.265.8650

General information

General information
Educational system -Los Angeles Community College District System
Public or private -Public
Type of school -2-year college
School classification -Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)
Date founded -1945
Degrees offered -Certificate or diploma, Associate
School accreditation -Western Association of Schools and Colleges

School setting
Setting -Urban (in a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area -Los Angeles
Campus size -84 acres
County -Los Angeles

Student Body

Enrollment
                                                                   Men    Women  Total
Freshmen                                                                             
  Full time                                                  496      532        1,028
  Part time                                                  808      929        1,737
 
  Total                                                      1,304   1,461      2,765
                                                                              
All undergraduates (including freshmen)                          
 
  Full time                                                  3,511     4,552       8,063
  Part time                                                 10,471   13,215    23,686
  Total                                                       13,982   17,767    31,749
                                                                                       
Total all students                                                                   31,749
 
Out-of-state students
Percentage of students from out of state             0%
Number of states and territories represented  17
Age of students
Percentage of students 25 or Older                33%

Costs

Annual costs for full-time undergraduate students
(Costs are for the 2011-2012 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 30 credits per year.)

In-state tuition              $1,080
Out-of-state tuition      $6,780
Fees                                      $22

Tuition payment plans available

  • Tuition guarantee (you aren't affected by tuition increases; the tuition you pay your first year is the amount you pay all years
 
Financial aid
Applying for financial aid
Submit these forms     FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), school's financial aid form
 
Application deadline (for fall term)    April 30
 
Financial aid programs at this school
  • Loans
    • Federal Perkins loans
  • Need-based scholarships and grants
    • Federal Pell Grants
    • Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
    • Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants
    • School-sponsored scholarships and grants
    • State-sponsored scholarships and grants
  • Student employment
    • Work study
Admissions
Contact for more information
Jeremy Allred
Associate Dean of Admissions
allredjp@elac.edu
Electronic application website
Entrance difficulty
For incoming students Open (virtually all applicants are accepted)
Last year's applicants
                                                       Men    Women     Total
  Number who enrolled                 1,304       1,461       2,765
Education required for admission
High school education High school diploma or equivalent not required.
 
Application dates
                                     Due                                Notified by
Fall admission*       Continuous                        Continuous
 
* Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different.
Application requirements
Online application available          http://www.elac.edu/admission/index.htmSubmit these items:
 
High school transcript or GED certificate      Recommended, but not required
Other application materials           English and mathematics placement test, recommended, but not required
Exams
Required exams          Other standardized tests
Factors considered by schools when evaluating applicants
                                              Very Important      Important     Considered     Not Considered
High school GPA                                                                                                           Not considered
Difficulty of high school courses                                                                                   Not considered
Standardized test scores                                                                                                 Not considered               
High school class rank                                                                                                   Not considered
Recommendations                                                                                                          Not considered
Application essay                                                                                                           Not considered
Character/personal qualities                                                                                           Not considered
Interview                                                                                                                        Not considered
Talent or ability                                                                                                              Not considered
Extracurricular activities                                                                                                Not considered
Religious affiliation/commitment                                                                                  Not considered
Work experience                                                                                                            Not considered
Related to a school graduate                                                                                          Not considered
First generation college student                                                                                     Not considered
Racial/ethnic group                                                                                                        Not considered
Other admissions information
  • Early admissions (select high school students can enroll for college credit)
Transfer student admissions
Age limit on courses to be transferred No limit
Credits accepted for transfer students
American Council on Education (ACE) recommendations                           Yes
 
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general                                   Yes
 
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject                                   Yes
 
Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES)         Yes
 
Academics
Degrees Offered
  • Certificate or diploma
  • Associate
Faculty and Instruction
Academic calendar                       Semesters
 
Number of faculty on campus               829
Graduation Requirements
Required number of credits for an associate degree 60 units
 
All students must meet:
 
Core curriculum or school-wide requirements          Yes
Math or science requirement                                     Yes
Attendance Options
  • Evenings
  • On-line/distance learning
  • Part time
  • Summer school
  • Weekends
Optional Academic Programs
  • Accelerated degree
  • Double major
  • Freshman honors college
  • Honors program
  • Student-designed major
Off-Campus Study
Domestic exchange available                            Yes
 
At these U.S. schools or through this program Respiratory Therapy at Santa Monica City College
Study abroad available                                     Yes
Alternative Credit Opportunities
  • Advanced Placement
  • Cooperative education
  • Independent study
  • Internships
Computing
  • Computers on campus for student use
  • Computer lab available to students
  • Computer network can be accessed from off campus
  • Online registration for classes
Libraries
Main library name                                                     ELAC Helen Miller Bailey Library
Number of books and documents in libraries                                                      102,000
Number of subscriptions (periodicals, newspapers)                                                   228
 

Sports

Intercollegiate and intramural sports available

                                                                   Intercollegiate                             Intramural
Sport                                                      Men                 Women               Men         Women
Baseball                                                 Yes                                                              
Basketball                                              Yes                   Yes                                     
Cheerleading                                                                  Yes                                     
Cross-country running                        Yes                    Yes                                     
Football                                                 Yes                                                              

Soccer                                                    Yes                    Yes                                     
Softball                                                                            Yes                                     
Track and field                                      Yes                   Yes                                     
Volleyball                                                                        Yes                                     
Wrestling                                               Yes                                                              
$ indicates scholarships offered. For intercollegiate sports, the division is given when that information is available. “Yes” is used if a sport is offered, but the school has not specified the division. “Club” indicates intercollegiate competition is at the club level. For intramural sports, “Yes” indicates a sport is available.
 

Student life

Student Activities

  • Choral groups
  • Drama or theater groups
  • Marching band
  • Newspaper

Clubs and Associations

Number of student clubs and associations with open membership      22
Largest clubs and organizations on  campus

Administration of Justice, American Society of Engineers and Architects, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, MENTE, Asian Student Intercultural Association (A.S.I.A) and the International Student Club, Chicano/Community for Creative Medicine, Science Associations, Advocates and Educators for Young Children, Child Development Club
 
 
Student Services
Academic Services for All Students
  • English as a Second Language (ESL) program
  • Remedial education courses
Health and Legal Services Available on Campus for All Students
  • Health clinic
  • Psychological counseling
Other Services for All Students
  • Orientation
Services for Students with Disabilities
Services for students with learning disabilities
           Yes

Campus Security
  • 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus
  • Campus patrolled by trained security personnel
  • Late night transport service

 

 
 

School name and address
Contact for more information
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195
Main telephone                  206.543.2100
Website                              http://www.washington.edu
Virtual campus tour           http://www.washington.edu/home/tour/
Request more information http://admit.washington.edu/Contact/Email

General information


General information

Educational systemUniversity of Washington
Public or privatePublic
Type of schoolUniversity
Date founded1861
Degrees offeredBachelor's, Master's, First professional, Doctorate, Other advanced degrees
School accreditationNorthwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Workforce Investment Act eligible training providerSome programs; see program descriptions
School mascotHuskies

School setting

Setting  Urban (in a large city)
Population of city the school is in  617,334
Distance from campus to city center    Six miles
Public transportation to campus  Yes; Metro, Sound, and Community Transit
Student parking on campus  Limited; call 206.685.1543 for information.
Campus size  703 acres
County  King

School visits

Visitor information website http://admit.washington.edu/Visit/GuidedTour
School visit availability           Monday - Friday (except State holidays)
 
Student body
Enrollment
                                                                 Men        Women       Total
Freshmen                                                                             
Full time                                                  2,636           3,078        5,714
Part time                                                       36                38             74
Total                                                        2,672           3,116        5,788
All undergraduates (including freshmen)                            
Full time                                                12,293         13,570      25,863
Part time                                                  1,580           1,574        3,154
Total                                                      13,873         15,144      29,017
Graduate students                                    4,786           5,797     10,583
Total all students                                    18,659         20,941    39,600
Racial-ethnic background of undergraduate students
American Indian/Alaskan Native                                                              1%
Asian                                                                                                        26%
Black                                                                                                          3%
Hispanic                                                                                                      5%
Multiracial                                                                                                Less than 1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander                                                            Less than 1%
White                                                                                                        51%
Race/Ethnicity Unknown                                                                           4%
These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent.
Out-of-state students
Percentage of students from out of state             14%
International students
Percentage of students from outside the U.S.       3%
Age of students
Percentage of students 25 or older                       9%
 
 

Costs

Annual costs for full-time undergraduate students
(Costs are for the 2013-2014 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 45 credits per year.)
In-state tuition                                                           $11,307
Out-of-state tuition                                                   $29,490
Fees                                                                                $1,092
Books and supplies                                                      $1,206
Room and board (live on campus)*                        $10,752
Board and transportation (live with parents)          $4,143
* Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan
Cost information website                            http://f2.washington.edu/fm/sfs/tuition
Estimated personal expenditures are $2,265 annually.
Tuition rates vary by
  • Class load (number of credits taken)
 
Tuition refund policy
See http://f2.washington.edu/fm/sfs/tuition/forfeiture-refund for more information.

Tuition payment plans available

State of Washington GET program
Tuition waivers available to
  • School employees and their children
  • Senior citizens
  • Veterans

 
 

Financial Aid

Contact for counseling or more information
osfa@uw.edu
206.543.6101
Financial aid office website
Scholarship list website
 
Applying for financial aid
Submit these forms                              FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Application deadline (for fall term)                                                                  February 28
 
Financial aid awarded to undergraduates (2012-2013)
                                                                             Freshmen           All undergraduates
(includes freshmen)
Typical financial aid package                               $17,000               $18,600
Percentage of need* met by aid package                      83%                      82%
Average amount of financial aid awarded
Loan                                                                        $5,500                 $7,000
Scholarship or grant                                              $13,500               $14,000
 
 
* "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs.
 
Who received financial aid
                                                                       Freshmen                   All undergraduates
(includes freshmen)
Number who applied for financial aid                   3,800                                        14,900
Number who received financial aid                       2,300                                        11,300
 
Loans
Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school            49%
Average student loan debt for last graduating class                  $20,800
 
Financial aid programs at this school
  • Loans
    • Federal Perkins loans
    • Federal PLUS loans (for parents)
    • Federal Stafford loans (subsidized)
    • Federal Stafford loans (unsubsidized)
    • Institution loans (from the school)
    • Nursing loans
  • Need-based scholarships and grants
    • Federal Pell Grants
    • Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
    • Nursing
    • Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants
    • School-sponsored scholarships and grants
    • State-sponsored scholarships and grants
  • Merit-based scholarships and grants
    • School-sponsored scholarships in academics
    • School-sponsored scholarships in art
    • School-sponsored scholarships in special achievements
    • School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics
  • Student employment
    • Work study
  • Veteran's benefits
    • Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored
  • Other
    • Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
 

 

Admissions

Contact for more information
Admissions office website
Electronic application website
Entrance difficulty
For incoming students
Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted)
Last year's applicants
                                      Men    Women Total
  Number who applied  11,230 13,310   24,540
  Number accepted       6,238   8,102     14,340
  Number who enrolled 2,672   3,116     5,788
Education required for admission
High school education High school diploma or equivalent not required.
Application dates
                          Due             Notified by
Fall admission* December 1 March 15th - 31st
Transfer             February 15 June - July
 
* Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different.
Application requirements
Online application available                      http://admit.washington.edu/Apply/F
reshman/Apply
Application fee                                          $60
Application fee waived                             Financial need
Submit these items:
Application                                                Required for all students
High school GPA                                      2.0, required for all students
High school transcript or GED certificate Required for some students
Written essay or personal statement          Required for all students
Exams
Required exams SAT or ACT
Factors considered by schools when evaluating applicants
                                                   
                                            Very Important       Important       Considered         Not Considered
High school GPA                          Very important                                                       
Difficulty of high school courses  Very important                                                       
Standardized test scores                                             Important                                     
Not consideredHigh school class rank                                                                         
Recommendations                                                                                                                Not considered
Application essay                          Very important                                                       
Character/personal qualities                                                                                                 Not considered
Interview                                                                                                                               Not considered
Talent or ability                                                       Important                                     
Extracurricular activities                                         Important                                     
Level of applicant's interest                                                                  Not considered
Religious affiliation/commitment                                                         Not considered
Work experience                                                     Important                                     
Related to a school graduate                                                                                                  Not considered
First generation college student                               Important                                     
Racial/ethnic group                                                                                                                Not considered
Other admissions information
  • Early admissions (select high school students can enroll for college credit)
  • School uses a waiting list
Test scores of freshmen who enrolled at the school
SAT Score                        Critical Reading         Math       Writing
  Under 400                                  2%                      1%            2%
  400 - 499                                  17%                      7%          15%
  500 - 599                                  35%                     24%        39%
  600 - 699                                  35%                     43%        35%
700 - 800                                    11%                     25%         9%
 
ACT Score  
12 - 17                                         3%
18 - 23                                       16%
24 - 29                                      56%
0 - 36                                        25%
High school performance of students who enrolled at this school
Average GPA (on 4.0 scale)                                     3.75
Percentage in top 50% of their high school class     100%
Percentage in top 25%                                               98%
Percentage in top 10%                                               92%
 
Undergraduate retention and graduation
Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year     93%
 
Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree:
In four years or less                                                                          53%
 
Between four and five years                                                             21%
Between five and six years                                                                 4%
Academics
Degrees offered
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • First professional
  • Doctorate
  • Graduate certificate
  • Other advanced degrees
School catalog
To get a catalog                  Online only
Faculty and instruction
Academic calendar                                          Quarters
Number of faculty on campus                              3,602
Student faculty ratio                                              13:1
Graduate assistants teach lower-level courses       Yes
Graduation requirements
Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree 180 credits
Attendance options
  • Evenings
  • Part time
Optional academic programs
  • Accelerated degree
  • Freshman honors college
Off-campus study
In these countries
Worldwide
Military officer training (ROTC)
  • Army ROTC
  • Air Force ROTC
  • Naval ROTC
Alternative credit opportunities
  • International Baccalaureate
  • Service learning programs
Computing
  • Computer lab available to students
  • Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms
  • Computer network can be accessed from off campus
  • Online registration for classes
Libraries
Main library name              Suzzallo/Allen Library