Class of 2017 Senior Meeting What you need to know...

Counselors Mrs. Garcia A-L Mrs. Simpson M-Z

College Application websites UC: www.universityofcalifornia.edu CSU: www.csumentor.edu Private: www.commonapp.org www.coalition.org www.universalcollegeapp.com Visit each individual college for application method

SAT and ACT Register NOW for SAT or ACT Register at www.collegeboard.com SAT Reasoning with Writing SAT Subject Tests (for UC only or to show competency is a specific subject) ACT ACT (no writing) ACT plus Writing (UC only) Register at www.act.org

Application Deadlines For All Cal. State Universities: Application and Filing period opens Oct. 1st for CSU Deadline is Nov. 30th For All UC's: Application available Aug. 1st Filing period opens Nov 1st Deadline for ALL UC/CSU is Nov. 30th, NO EXCEPTIONS!!

Out-of-State and Private Universities Private and Out-of-State Visit each individual school’s website for application deadlines When in doubt … Contact each individual campus for their filing dates

Athletics If you plan on playing sports you must: Register with NCAA Register with NAIA Contact the school you are interested in if you do not know which site to register with because there is a cost.

Letters of Recommendation Provide a pre-addressed stamped envelope Submit a resume: academic honors/awards, extra-curricular activities (sports, service, etc.), other accomplishments Provide at two weeks lead time. Letters of recommendation will be completed on a first come basis.

Where do I start? Request copies of Unofficial Transcript Prepare your resume of extracurricular participation and accomplishments Be prepared to pay application fees ...Debit /Credit card needed

Do Senior Grades Matter? YES! College/Universities want you to maintain your work ethic, academic rigor or improve upon it during your senior year. IMPORTANT: College/Universities reserve the right to withdraw your initial admittance to their school.

Resources Check VCHS website for additional information on scholarships and other college related information. Visit the College & Careers Center in the Student Services Building. Set an appointment to visit your counselor to clarify any questions you have regarding this process.

College Application Timeline Highlighted times: October: Ask for letters of recommendation Complete FAFSA November: College applications due May: AP exams June: Graduation!!!

College Café Application Workshops Coming Soon!! College Café Application Workshops