THE ROAD AHEAD: INFO FOR SENIORS By Ms. Pham College & Career Specialist September 5, 2017

Today’s topics Communication Career Paths Colleges and how to apply Deadlines Important Events

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Post-High School Paths University of CA 9 public/state colleges, research-funded and research- driven colleges. Degrees granted: Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD Calif State Univ 23 public/state colleges. Less emphasis on research and more on teaching. Degrees granted: Bachelor’s, some Master’s Independent & Private colleges/universities Tend to be small. Expensive but more assistance is available. Focus on “community with smaller class sizes.

Out of State Colleges Community colleges 2-year degrees and Career Technical Education Automotive technology, business, computer science, cosmetology, digital media etc. Military Must have diploma to enlist Scholarships/military academy admission available for high-achieving students

Application Information (4-year) UC Application Date: 11/1 - 11/30 UC: Personal Insight Questions, extracurriculars, grades, test scores Universityofcalifornia.edu

Application Information Cont’d CSU Application Date: 10/01-11/30 Grades and Test Scores www2.calstate.edu/apply Private colleges/Out of State www.commonapp.org Varies, but generally due December/Jan Letters of rec (at least 2), personal statements, supplement essays, extracurriculars.

Secondary School Report Secondary School Report (SSR) : Includes- school report, transcripts, evaluation comments/letter Invite: Vanessa Pham vpham@hbuhsd.edu (not guidance specialist). For letters of rec: please provide brag sheets to teachers and myself Brag sheets can be found on the College & Career Center Website . Bragsheets and activities sheets are due by October 31st for timelines of recommendations. **TURN IN ALL SSR APPLICATION REQUESTS PRIOR TO THANKSGIVING BREAK

Transcripts Create Account on parchment.com Private schools- always UC and Cal State – upon request (sometimes at the semester) Final Transcript sent to the school you are attending in June

Types of Admission Rolling Admission- no specific deadline. It is best to submit the application in the Fall. Regular Decision- most students are notified by the Spring Early Action- non-binding. Can apply to more than one school. Many applications are due in November Restrictive Early Action- non- binding contract to one school only Early Decision- binding contract and commitment to one school only. Most applications due in November; decisions are rendered in December

Community Colleges Applications begin November 20, 2017 (Coastline Community College District) CC’s have: Career training programs 2-year Associate degrees (with transfer option after)

Early Assessment Program The EAP helps students determine their readiness to take college level English and math courses before attending a CSU, or one of the participating California Community College EAP results are accepted at all 23 CSU campuses and 81 community colleges- no UC, privates, or out-of-state universities

EAP Testing Results Level Meaning Standard Not Met Not Yet Content Ready- Substantial Support Needed Standard Nearly Met Not Yet Content Ready- Support Needed Standard Met Conditionally Content Ready Must take Early Start during Summer and between high school and college Standard Exceeded Ready for English and/or Mathematics college-level coursework Placement test not required

Other Ways to Show College Readiness/Exemption from EPT/ELM SAT or ACT Scores AP Exam Scores AP English Math courses with Algebra 2 as a pre-requisite Trigonometry Pre-calculus AP Calculus A/B or B/C AP Statistics AP Physics

What Do Colleges Look For? Challenging course selection Challenging Senior Year Schedule; continued rigor No D/F this year. If you get a D/F- see Guidance Specialist and/or Counselor Math course in Senior Year C’s or better in all “A-G” courses Essays/Personal Statements Extracurricular Activities Community Service Commitment Leadership Roles

Peer Tutoring If you are interested in tutoring other Marina students, please pick up an application in the College & Career Center as soon as possible. To be eligible as a peer tutor, you must obtain a signature from your teacher in the subject you wish to tutor, in addition to having earned an A. It is recommended that you charge no more than $10.00 an hour. If all requirements are met, you will be on the list as a peer tutor for this academic year. Students who request your service will contact you via email or phone. Both parties will then make arrangements on your own (how many sessions, location, duration of each session, etc.)

SAT Oct 7, Nov 4, Dec 2 Deadline to register usually one month prior Fee waivers are available for some. Check! ACT October 27, December 8 Subject tests? Not required, but recommended for STEM majors December deadline for MOST schools SLO- October SDSU- November Submit scores by Winter Break not by application deadline

ROP

Scholarships Sources: private orgs/companies, directly from the college, or from federal funds Apply broadly. There are new scholarships each month Useful search engines: fastweb.com, zinch.com, cappex.com, studentscholarships.org Career Center website

Financial Aid FAFSA- October 1st of Senior Year Federal Grants California Grants Loans CSS Profile (Participating Private Colleges) Local Scholarships- apply all senior year

Important Dates Senior College Info Night @ Marina Monday ,10/16 6 – 8 p.m. UC Application workshop October 18th, 1:30p or 2:30p CSU Application workshop TBD- October FAFSA Application Workshop TBD- October/November District College Fair November 8th @ FVHS 7-9p

November 2017 Apply to JCs Golden West College & Orange Coast College Preview Days (must sign up- takes place in Feb/March) Freshmen Priority Registration Tests (March/April 2017) March-April-May Admits/Denies Receive financial aid package(s) Re-visit campuses to help decide college 5/1: National Statement of Intent to Register

Tips Plan Ahead Stay on Top of your grades. Need credits or find career interest? Try an ROP class Pay close attention to deadlines Research schools you are interested in Start planning tomorrow TODAY!

Questions? Walk in 7:30-4p M-F vpham@hbuhsd.edu Facebook.com/marinacareercenter

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THANK YOU SENIORS, HAVE AN AMAZING YEAR!