DUBLIN HIGH SCHOOL Senior Parent/Student College Application Workshop Cynthia Walker School Counselor L – O, AVID 9 – 11, ELD SEPTEMBER 2016

23 Campuses in the Cal State System All campuses use www.csumentor.edu for college applications and other information including financial aid. Each campus has a web link to their website. All campuses required completion of CSU -UC A- G courses for admission. Each college has an minimum eligibility index found on individual campus websites. DHS diploma with distinction and advanced scholar diploma align with the A-G requirements All campuses require either the SAT or the ACT exam. CSU’s use only the SAT math and critical reading scores Dublin High School students are given first priority for admission to Cal State East Bay and Cal State San Francisco. If these are not on the list of preferred campuses, we recommend students include one of them as a “safety” school.

“IMPACTION DOES NOT MEAN IMPOSSIBLE” 2 categories of Impaction CSU IMPACTION “IMPACTION DOES NOT MEAN IMPOSSIBLE” 2 categories of Impaction Impacted Majors - Number of eligible candidates far exceed the number of spaces May be admitted in an alternative major Fullerton, Long Beach, San Diego, San Jose, and San Luis Obispo campuses are impacted in all majors Impacted Campus – number of eligible applicants exceeds number of instructional resources. Impaction is a protection of over crowding & being about to serve admitted students.

APPLYING TO THE CSU’S A-G courses * 10th/11th Gpa * SAT or ACT Scores Applications are completed online at www.csumentor.edu When you have submitted one application to a campus, the “Express Mode” will auto populate applications to other designated campuses. Application window is October 1st through November 30th for most campuses. SAT/ACT should be completed by November testing date. Check individual campuses to confirm if they will accept a December sitting. Include a “backup” campus with your top choices (remember DHS has priority at CSU East Bay and SF)

Helpful Hints - Common mistakes Before you start: Have your transcript, current schedule, test scores & parent information ready. Set aside uninterrupted time. Set up an email designated for your college and scholarship correspondence. BE PROFESSIONAL! READ AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY If you are retaking a class to improve a D or F grade, *only use the improved grade* in your application. Use the“in progress” option in the application In the category “other courses” – add only relevant courses you have completed – ROP classes, electives related to your interest/major, community college classes, etc. WATCH DEADLINES. Don’t wait to the last minute!

Helpful Hints - Common mistakes If you get an error message (red box), don’t panic – READ the warning, make the correction or check the box @ the bottom to continue with application. Still have problems, check the CSU mentor help page. Call the CSU help desk or see your DHS counselor. Proofread and have someone else review before submitting. Common errors: Names not capitalized, mis-spelled course names, course/grades errors. Double check EVERYTHING. WATCH DEADLINES! DON’T PROCRASTINATE

Misc tips Spend some time exploring on www.csumentor.edu and visiting the individual campus websites. Review the individual campus freshman profile. You should match fairly closely if you are considering applying. DON’T CATCH SENIOR-ITIS– Acceptance letters are *conditional.* Don’t let Sem 2 grades jeopardize your college acceptance. Visit the campus in person. Call ahead and ask for a student to give you a tour. It’s not too late.

FOR HELP with your application BREATHE…. DON’T PANIC (unless you waited until the last minute!!) READ the instructions again READ the warning boxes and follow the instructions Use the Help tap on www.csumentor.edu Contact the CSU help counselors DHS Counselors will be available for drop in help in the Career Center on Tuesday during 1st and 7th and on Wed during lunch starting in October