+ Presented by: Carol Curinga and Cara Leppington and Susan Kirby COLLEGE PLANNING FOR JUNIORS

+ Senior Year Internship Program Susan Kirby – Internship Coordinator 40 hours of work experience Practical art credit Partnerships in the community

+ Let’s Talk About College! Different choices Which choice is right for you? How to begin test preparation How to begin a college search Naviance College Board Library

+ Student Tips Have a “professional” address and read all messages carefully. Some admissions offices may review Facebook and other social networking sites. If mailing, send important applications and forms with a Certificate of Mailing only from the US Post Office. Use school breaks to visit colleges that you may be interested in attending. Relax, there are good options for everyone.

+ Student Tips Applying for university is the student’s responsibility Save copies of EVERYTHING. Start a filing system. Deadlines are absolute! You must stay on track with due dates for college, scholarships, financial aid, and housing applications. When applying, remember to apply to a school that you have a strong likelihood of being admitted to (a “safety” school).

+ Improving your GPA Honors and AP courses taken in 10 th and 11 th grade earn weighted grades Continue to take college prep electives in Senior year Take college courses to earn weighted grades Advanced Education through Sacramento City College during the school year of in the summer

+ What are colleges looking for? Leadership Rigor Passion for learning Extra curricular activities Test scores Grades

+ Admissions Testing Practice SAT and ACT questions and practice tests are available through and Students who took the PSAT may use My College QuickStart through College Board: SAT Workshops Two 4-week workshops are offered through Davis Adult School for $80. Community College assessments/placements Study_Guides.htm Study_Guides.htm

+ The College Application Process California Community Colleges Time to Apply: February-March for best course selection Fee to apply: None Testing is not required for admission Placement tests in Math and English; required after admission No letters of recommendation or personal statements are needed Must be 18 or have a high school diploma to enroll Register for Sacramento City College in February of Senior year. Attend Senior Saturday event in spring

+ The College Application Process California State University Time to Apply: October 1- November 30 Fee: $55 per campus to which you apply Testing required: SAT or ACT November is the latest test date accepted Students must satisfy a-g course requirements Minimum GPA to apply: 2.0 Students must meet a minimum eligibility index based on GPA and SAT/ACT scores No essays or letters of recommendation are accepted

+ The College Application Process University of California Time to Apply: November 1-30 only Fee: $60 per campus to which you apply Testing required: SAT or ACT with writing December is the latest test date accepted Students must satisfy a-g course requirements Minimum GPA to apply: 3.0 Students must meet a minimum eligibility index based on GPA and SAT/ACT scores Essays (personal statements) are required No letters of recommendation accepted

+ The College Application Process Private and Out of State Public Colleges and Universities Time to Apply: varies Fee to apply: varies Where to get application: check each university’s website Common Application is available at Testing required: Usually SAT or ACT, possibly two SAT Subject tests- check with the university. Letters of recommendation and essays: vary

+ The College Application Process Letters of Recommendation Begin thinking about which two teachers you will ask to write a letter of recommendation for you. In early fall, download the letter of recommendation packet online at the Da Vinci website (it will include directions). Complete the packet and turn it in to teachers and your counselor 4 weeks prior to the due dates. Your counselor will complete the school report in common application.

+ The College Application Process Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) The WUE is a program of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE). Student who are residents of WICHE states may enroll in participating two and four year college programs outside of their home state at a reduced tuition rate.

+ Fee Waivers for Testing and College Applications Apply for the Free/Reduced National Lunch Program: Eligibility may qualify for testing waivers. Students in foster home placements may also qualify. You may apply for a application fee waiver to UC and CSU campuses when you apply online. College Board has a waiver to use with private colleges. See your counselor.

+ Scholarships and Financial Aid There will be a Financial Aid Workshop for seniors in January of Senior Year. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) is available in December. When to apply: January 1-March 2. Completing the FASFA online is the best method: Collegeboard.org offers an Expected Family Contribution Calculator to estimate how much the student’s family will be expected to contribute.

+ Scholarships and Financial Aid Ask private colleges for specific financial aid and scholarship information. Check the Davis Joint Unified Scholarship bulletin on Naviance and list serve. Check the financial aid website of each individual school. Check out for additional scholarships. Some private colleges require the CSS Profile

+ Let’s Talk About College! Different choices Which choice is right for you? How to begin test preparation How to begin a college search Naviance College Board Library

+ Save the Dates… College Night- April 24, 2012 at Davis Senior High Workshops on: UC and CSU Admissions Financial Aid Private Colleges College for students with learning disabilities Community College/Career Technical Education Community College/ Transfer Options Testing

+ Save the Dates… College Fair – April 14 St. Mary’s College, Moraga College Fair – April 15 Mira Loma HS, Sacramento CollegeWeek Live- Register for webinars/virtual tours at

+ Save the Dates… Course planning materials for senior year distributed on March 9 Continue to select a strong program of study for senior year Planners for senior year are due March 21/22