Presented by: Patrick Floyd Counselor, Class of 2015

This workshop will cover: Senior Year Timelines College Admission Testing Letters of Recommendation Transcript Requests College Application Process Scholarships and Financial Aid Important Events Staying Informed

Timeline for Senior Year October-November Credit check letters (Sept) Prepare your college applications Request Letters of Recommendation Check Private Colleges – dates vary December Research Financial Aid/Scholarship Opportunities January-March File FAFSA and GPA Verification Form – March 2 Apply for Assist-A-Grad April Continue researching Scholarship Applications Notifications from colleges Take Assessment Tests – as Necessary May Make your Final Decision UC/CSU Deadline for Intent to register – May 1 June Graduation!! Send Final Official Transcripts – Before end of June – check your campus requirements

College Admission Testing SAT and ACT All colleges use both SAT and/or ACT with Writing Most schools accept scores through the December test date of senior year Subject Exams are optional for UC’s– check individual campuses/majors Be sure to have scores sent to colleges

California State University Application Fee: $55.00 Apply on-line at October 1–November 30 th at minimum eligibility Apply to more than one campus if possible – many campuses are impacted Eligibility index based on GPA and test scores Many campuses require December transcript CSU Workshop Date: October 6 th, 1:15 p.m.

University of California Application Fee: $70.00 Apply on-line November 1-30 th at All applicants have a comprehensive review by admission officers Personal statement required Apply to more than one campus Check majors at each campus UC Application Workshop: Nov. 3, 1:15 p.m

Private/Independent Check individual websites Admission requirements vary Application deadline dates vary Many campuses require on-line applications through the Common Application at or

Letters of Recommendation Use letter of recommendation form Available in the Counseling Office Please allow recommender minimum of two weeks to prepare letter. Important component in some college and scholarship applications Not required for UC or CSU applications

Transcript Requests Unofficial Transcripts Senior transcripts sent in mail - September Used to enter courses on college applications Please review transcripts to ensure accuracy Official Transcripts – Mrs. Simpson Please allow 5 working days for pick-up or mailing Electronic transcripts – Be sure to include Mr. Floyd as your counselor contact Pay close attention to college requests for official transcript submission – Typically December and June

▪ Web-based program designed to help students: ▪ Explore colleges and careers ▪ Discover careers related to their personality and interests ▪ Keep track of colleges students are thinking about ▪ Sign up to meet with college representatives ▪ Build a resume ▪ Keep track of hours spent volunteering, working, and extra-curricular activities

Students Username: first name.lastname (ex. john.smith) Password: your permanent student ID # You will be prompted to update your password when you log-in. Parents Click “I need to register” Registration code: your student’s permanent ID and your registration code (ex M) Registration Codes Mother = M Father = F Stepmother = SM Stepfather = SF You will be prompted to create your username and password for future use. How to Log-in

Explore Careers Career Interest Profiler Cluster Finder: Identify a Top Career Cluster

Explore Colleges with Naviance Super Match

Community Colleges/ Career Technical Colleges Career Technical Schools – Career Preparation Community Colleges Sierra College Registration begins January 2015 Associate Degree or Career Certificate Preparation to transfer to 4-year university Check transfer agreements at specific school Application deadlines vary

Sierra College Parent Nights at Sierra– Oct. 1 & 22, Nov. 5 & 19 Registration opens in early January Take assessment tests at Sierra College in English and math (bring unofficial transcript/test scores/EAP scores) Meet with a Sierra College Counselor Pick class in May

Scholarships & Financial Aid Scholarship Coordinator – Sally Randazzo, WHS College and Career Center Dollars for Scholars Scholarship List Updated Monthly Check college websites Excellent resource: FAFSA – Filing Date begins in January Cal Grant GPA Verification Form Deadline March 2 nd WHS Financial Aid Night: January 14, 2015

Important Events College Night, Del Oro, October 9, 6:30-8:00 p.m. College Representative Visits – throughout the year College Application Workshops CSU – October 6 th, 1:15 p.m. UC – November 3, 1:15 p.m. FAFSA/Financial Aid Night January 14 th, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. WHS Theatre Sierra College Parent Nights

Stay Informed Update your Address Check your weekly Read College and Career Center Updates Keep up with daily announcements for important dates and events Check college Websites Pay close attention to deadlines

Questions? Contact Us… Patrick Floyd Sally Randazzo – College and Career Center ext

NRP GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS CAPS, GOWNS & TASSELS CLASS RINGS ORDER DATE- Wed. – Nov.19 th (Lunch – Quad) Meeting for all Seniors during Intervention “Family Order Night” -5:30-7:00pm in the Gym Lobby *** Order your class ring & get your cap, gown & tassel FREE!!! (Excludes Econo Rings) Order - Premier Grad Products (916) phone (916) fax

USA Student Travel Trip Includes: Deluxe motor coach transportation Deluxe hotel accommodations, 5 per room, 2 nights 1 day Disney Park Hopper ticket to Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure Admission to Disney's Grad Nite party Newport Beach excursion Dinner at Medieval Times Dinner Show Admission to Universal Studios On Site USA Student Travel Staff and consumer protection plan $5 Million Liability Insurance

USA Student Travel Itinerary: Wednesday, June 10 th Depart on motor coach Check into hotel Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure Disneyland Grad Nite Thursday, June 11 th Depart to Newport Beach Dinner at Medieval Times Dinner Show Friday, June 12 th Check out of hotel Depart to Universal Studios Depart for home

How To Register: Complete and turn in registration with $100 non- refundable deposit: Student Store Mail to: USA Student Travel 5080 Robert J Matthews Parkway El Dorado Hills, CA Make checks payable to “USAST – Whitney HS” Total cost: $550 Final Balance due February 6, 2015

Senior Activities November 18 th – Mandatory Senior Intervention November 19 th – Cap/Gown orders due **Family order night 5:30-7:30pm in the gym lobby February 6, Final Balance for Grad Trip due May 9, 2015 – Senior ball