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Bryan Bunch
12 September 2014
Mrs. Gadomski, Period 5
AVID
AVID College Research Project
Personal Questions
When I grow up, I want to be a musician, software/hardware/computer engineer, an architect, or an
interior designer.
I would have to major in music, computer engineering, architecture, or interior design.
My favorite subject is physics/engineering and choir.
In my free time I play the piano, sing, and listen to music.
Research Questions
CSUN
1. What is the FULL name AND abbreviated name of the college/university you have chosen?
California State University Northridge (CSUN)
2. Where is this school located? (City & State)
Northridge, California
3. What is the population of the city in which this school is located?
61,993
4. What are the attractions of the surrounding city?
Northridge Mall
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5. How far is this school from home? (Distance in miles and how long to drive?)
44.8 mi (50 min)
6. How do people describe the environment/location of this school? (city, rural, urban)
Urban setting
7. What is the school mascot and colors?
Matadors, Black white and red
8. When was this school founded? (Built)
1958
9. Does this school have any rankings? (Academic, Athletic)
#24 public school
10. What are the admissions requirements? (High School Classes, SAT, Entrance Essay)
Rigor of secondary school record, Standardized Test Scores
11. When is the application due?
November 30
12. What is your major? Does this school offer it? If not, what would be your 2nd choice that they
DO offer?
Music(performance, general), Computer Engineering
13. Would your major be a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science?
Bachelor of Science
14. What classes would you have to take for your major? *LONG ANSWER!!!!
Computer science, electrical and computer engineering, engineering
15. How long are classes? What days of the week & How many hours? *Check Course Schedule!!!
1 hour 2 hours and 45 minuets once a week
16. What are the average class sizes? (Student:Teacher ratio)
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27:1
17. How many seats does the schools largest lecture hall have?
185
18. Does this school offer any study aids? Tutoring? List & Describe
tutoring- 8 am- 5pm mon- fri
19. Is this school on a Semester or Quarter System? How many weeks is 1 Semester/Quarter?
Semester with 18 weeks
20. What is the school calendar like? (When does school start/end? When is Winter/Spring Break?)
Start August 20- end may 25, winter- dec 23- jan 16, spring- april6-11
21. What is the undergraduate enrollment? (Number of students attending)
33,398
22. What is the graduation rate?
4 year- 14%, 6 year- 41-48%, 8 year- 49%
23. Describe the on-campus housing. (Dorms how many students to a room? Coed? Apartments?)
4 students to a dorm, no coed, apartments
24. Describe the on-campus dining options. *Dining Commons/Meal Plans/Room & Board
Several different restaurants, meal plans, dorms with kitchens.
25. What extracurricular activities are offered? (Clubs, Intramurals, Campus Organizations)
Accounting D
Anthropology B+
Art & Design Department B
Biology C-
Business - Management and Administration, Communications, Computer Science, Electrical
Engineering, Finance, History/Histories (art history/etc.), Journalism, Kinesiology, Mechanical
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Engineering, Music Performance, Perfomance Arts, Physics, PreMed and MedicalPsychology,
Sociology, Urban Planning,Video/Media
26. How is the Student Life described?
12 to 15 hours a week in the classroom, but college life is about having a good time.
27. What is the cost of tuition? In-State? Out-of-State?
$6,544 in state, $17,704 out of state.
28. What is the cost of room and board?
$10,980
29. What are some interesting facts you found about this school during your research?
Rigor of secondary school record, Standardized Test Scores are whats very important for
applying.
30. Do you think this could be THE School for you? Why or Why not?
I think this school could be the school for me because it is close to home but also not so close to
home. Its also somewhat in the location I prefer. And its not that hard to get into.
UCSD
1. What is the FULL name AND abbreviated name of the college/university you have chosen?
University of California, San Diego, UCSD
2. Where is this school located? (City & State)
San Diego, California
3. What is the population of the city in which this school is located?
1,338,000
4. What are the attractions of the surrounding city?
BEACH, San Diego Zoo, Mexico.
5. How far is this school from home? (Distance in miles and how long to drive?)\
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171.2 miles, 3 hours and 4 minuets.
6. How do people describe the environment/location of this school? (city, rural, urban)
Urban
7. What is the school mascot and colors?
King Triton, blue and yellow
8. When was this school founded? (Built)
1960
9. Does this school have any rankings? (Academic, Athletic)
#37 of national school, #8 of public schools
10. What are the admissions requirements? (High School Classes, SAT, Entrance Essay)
Academic GPA, Application Essay, Rigor of secondary school record, Standardized Test Scores
11. When is the application due?
November 30
12. What is your major? Does this school offer it? If not, what would be your 2nd choice that they
DO offer?
Computer engineering, yes.
13. Would your major be a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science?
Bachelor of Science
14. What classes would you have to take for your major? *LONG ANSWER!!!!
Computer science, electrical and computer engineering, engineering
15. How long are classes? What days of the week & How many hours? *Check Course Schedule!!!
50 minuets- 1:30 MWF
16. What are the average class sizes? (Student:Teacher ratio)
20:1
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17. How many seats does the schools largest lecture hall have?
180
18. Does this school offer any study aids? Tutoring? List & Describe
Biology, Chemistry, Engineering (including computer science), English/ESLLinguistics/languages,
Mathematics, Medicine/pharmacy (and pre-med), Physics
19. Is this school on a Semester or Quarter System? How many weeks is 1 Semester/Quarter?
Quarter system, 10 weeks
20. What is the school calendar like? (When does school start/end? When is Winter/Spring Break?)
Monday, September 29- Friday, June 12. Saturday, December 20- Friday, January 2 winter.
Saturday, March 21- Thursday, March 26 spring.
21. What is the undergraduate enrollment? (Number of students attending)
22,680
22. What is the graduation rate?
4-Year Graduation Rate: 56%, 6-Year Graduation Rate: 86%
23. Describe the on-campus housing. (Dorms how many students to a room? Coed? Apartments?)
2 students, with coed and apartments.
24. Describe the on-campus dining options. *Dining Commons/Meal Plans/Room & Board
$3,800 Dining Plan
25. What extracurricular activities are offered? (Clubs, Intramurals, Campus Organizations)
Aerospace Engineering, Anthropology, Architecture, Biology, Business - Management and
Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Communications, Computer
Engineering, Computer Science, Design Arts Industrial Design/Graphic Design/etc, Economics,
Electrical Engineering, Engineering Department, EnglishHistory/Histories (art history/etc.),
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Language - French/Spanish/etc., Math, Philosophy, PhysicsPolitical Science, PreMed and
Medical, Psychology, Public Policy, Sociology, Undecided, Urban Planning, Video/Media
26. How is the Student Life described?
Foster the development of students beyond the classroom, Build community on campus,
Encourage involvement in student life, Meet the daily needs of students through the provision
of services and facilities, Advocate the needs of students to campus leaders, Foster student
pride and affiliation with UCSD, and, Assist the university in its efforts to recruit and retain
students.
27. What is the cost of tuition? In-State? Out-of-State?
$13,456 in state. $36,334 out of state.
28. What is the cost of room and board?
$12,254
29. What are some interesting facts you found about this school during your research?
Fun school,
30. Do you think this could be THE School for you? Why or Why not?

Yes, because its a fun school, close to the beach.
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
1. What is the FULL name AND abbreviated name of the college/university you have chosen?
California Polytechnic State University: San Luis Obispo, CalPoly
2. Where is this school located? (City & State)
San Luis Obispo, CA
3. What is the population of the city in which this school is located?
45,878
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4. What are the attractions of the surrounding city?
Beach, Sunset Drive-In Theatre, Museum of Art
5. How far is this school from home? (Distance in miles and how long to drive?)
205 miles, 3 hours and 26 minuets
6. How do people describe the environment/location of this school? (city, rural, urban)
Suburban
7. What is the school mascot and colors?
Mustangs, green and white
8. When was this school founded? (Built)
March 8, 1901
9. Does this school have any rankings? (Academic, Athletic)
#1 public school, #7 engineering programs, #10 regional universities
10. What are the admissions requirements? (High School Classes, SAT, Entrance Essay)
Academic GPA, Rigor of secondary school record, Standardized Test Scores
11. When is the application due?
November 30
12. What is your major? Does this school offer it? If not, what would be your 2nd choice that they
DO offer?
Yes, computer engineering
13. Would your major be a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science?
Bachelor of Science
14. What classes would you have to take for your major? *LONG ANSWER!!!!
Computer science, electrical and computer engineering, engineering
15. How long are classes? What days of the week & How many hours? *Check Course Schedule!!!
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16. What are the average class sizes? (Student:Teacher ratio)

19:1
17. How many seats does the schools largest lecture hall have?
132
18. Does this school offer any study aids? Tutoring? List & Describe
Yes, specialized tutoring for the math youre taking
19. Is this school on a Semester or Quarter System? How many weeks is 1 Semester/Quarter?
Quarter system
20. What is the school calendar like? (When does school start/end? When is Winter/Spring Break?)
September 23-June 13 school start/end, December 14-January 6 Winter break, March 25-30
spring break.
21. What is the undergraduate enrollment? (Number of students attending)
18,739
22. What is the graduation rate?
4-Year Graduation Rate: 28%, 6-Year Graduation Rate: 72%
23. Describe the on-campus housing. (Dorms how many students to a room? Coed? Apartments?)
double or triple occupancy, coed and yes apartments.
24. Describe the on-campus dining options. *Dining Commons/Meal Plans/Room & Board
Jamba juice. Yes meal plans.
25. What extracurricular activities are offered? (Clubs, Intramurals, Campus Organizations)
Open House the Universitys academic showcase for students, parents, and visitors.
SOAR Student Orientation, Advising and Registration.
Fall Launch the kickoff of student and parent orientation.
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WOW Week of Welcome new student orientation.
Residential Life programs for on campus residents.
A wide variety of student run clubs and organizations.
Academic curriculum in the classroom and laboratory.
Through community service and project based learning.National design competitions.Senior
projects and Masters Theses.Job fairs and recruiting for internships, Coops, and professional
employment.
26. How is the Student Life described?
Several sports and clubs. Engaged learning experience for students.
27. What is the cost of tuition? In-State? Out-of-State?
$8,919- in state. $20,079- out of state
28. What is the cost of room and board?
$11,447
29. What are some interesting facts you found about this school during your research?
Top half Class Rank is majority of students.
30. Do you think this could be THE School for you? Why or Why not?
No, because its a little too far from the location I want to be at.