Alece Plasencia, Ed.S SENIOR COLLEGE OVERVIEW& TIMELINE

ABOUT ME: Education Experience Personal

Questions about College Planning What should I be doing RIGHT now to prepare for the college planning process? Do I even qualify? What options for colleges are available? Can I even afford to go? Where can I get additional help Other?

Overview of senior year SAT (www.collegeboard.org) ACT (www.actstudent.org) Applications: (CSU/UC/Private/HBCU) www.calstate.edu/apply admission.universityofcalifornia.edu www.commonapp.org www.eduinconline.com Watch Deadlines!

3 Things to do RIGHT NOW!

Do I qualify for a 4 year college? Look at A – G only: California State University System (23): Minimum 2.0 GPA (need high SAT/ACT test score. Chart on www.csumentor.edu If you have a 3.0, no test score needed. University of California (9): 3.3 GPA. All require SAT/ACT, personal statement Private, Out of State, HBCU’S (105): Check website of school for requirements and www.collegeboard.org

Advice/Options Over 4,000! So apply to a mix CSU/UC Private (in state/out of state) HBCU’S Finalize college list www.collegeboard/bigfuture.org

What do college want Top factors to get into Dream School? GPA/Class rank SAT/ACT (both accepted) Community Service Personal Statement/Essay School involvement Letters of Recommendation Moral Character(Social media profile/Letters/Interview)

Can I even afford to go? 2 types Financial aid (need/Can’t Control) Scholarships (Merit & Talent/You can Control)

A. Apply for Financial Aid: www. fafsa. ed. gov (October 2017) OR: A *Apply for Financial Aid: www.fafsa.ed.gov (October 2017) OR: *Apply for Dream Act: dream.csac.ca.gov *Private Schools: Fill out the CSS Profile: www.collegeboard.org * Scholarships: Ongoing/Various. Best is to create and account with a search engine (www.fastweb.com)

Fee Waivers? SAT ACT College Applications 4 CSU/4 UC) NCAA Must turn in lunch application and qualify to get fee waivers.

Resources? Various resources here at Hamilton to help:

Month by Month Timeline August 18, 2017: SAT/ACT prep and sign up to take real thing. Get highest grades possible. 3. Re-take “D” in A-G areas (see counselor) 4. Take college classes, Honors/AP= Rigor 5. Volunteer, get involved at school, get letters of recommendation, clean up social media profile, Research colleges, majors, & scholarships.

September 2017 Visit College Campuses Continue SAT/ACT prep, volunteering and research Create College list of “Best Fit” Schools Write Personal Statement (For UC/Private/Scholarships) Go to College Fairs Visit College Campuses Study hard on all subjects

Oct/Nov/Dec 2017 1. Retake SAT/ACT 2. Do College Applications: CSU/UC MUST Submit before the deadline. (NOV 30th) Last day of should be= Nov 20th. Parents help us! 3. Upload letters of Rec, test scores, and personal statement 4. Check Portals regularly for important deadlines 5. Fill out scholarship applications

Early Spring 2018 Financial aid application due (FAFSA) or Dream Act Application: Oct 1st-March 2nd Cal grants A/B/C (LAUSD uploads GPA) CSS Profile (For private schools) More scholarships applications Check student portals for updates on testing & submitting transcripts

Late Spring 2018 Receive acceptances Visit college orientation Receive “Award letters” Financial aid & scholarships Take required placement tests Submit final transcripts Check Portals for deadlines

June 2018 CELEBRATE!

August 2018

Questions? Mrs. Plasencia aop1259@lausd.net Thank You!