The College Application Journey AVID Senior Seminar Fall 2016 Mrs. Espinosa, Counselor M.S., Counseling, P.P.S. Credential

MCHS Class of 2015 Noteworthy Highlights 100% SAT or ACT in the spring! Approximately 62 students will earn an A.A. degree! In addition, the majority of the class will earn SAC units! 3.5+ GPA very strong

Overview: Unpacking Your Materials Overview Sheet Self-Reflection Graphic Organizer UC, CSU, Private School Fact Sheets

Getting Ready and Staying Organized College Research Projects SAT and ACT tests taken Personal Statement Organizers-folders, agendas, comparison sheets, color code Use Timelines! Make appointments to visit schools Make time to look for scholarships Make sure you have an Updated Ed Plan with Mrs. Olivos!!!

Where Will You Apply? Safety, Target and Reach Schools  Safety - a 90% chance of admission  Target - a 50%-50% or 40%-60% chance of admission  Reach - a 10%-20% chance of admission Have Plan A, B and C Santa Ana College (Reapply: January 2016)

When Will You Apply? CSU’s October 1 – November 30 UC’s November 1- November 30 (application available now) Private/Independent/Out of State Schools – check school’s websites (Regular or Rolling Admission) Early Action Early Decision

Early Action Not Binding Often Nov. 1 or Nov. 15 deadline Should be a strong candidate academically Must be organized to meet early deadlines Typically, may apply to more than one school for Early Action

College Application Timeline California State University (CSU) October 1- November 30 SAT (Select CSUMentorLong Beach sends to all 23 schools) ACT (Select I CSU and then can add more schools at end of each application or use ACT Manager) FAFSA Transfer – financial aid link SLOPE – Student Loans Over Projected Earnings Campuses using different timelines Deadlines are serious Open Student Portal – use to check messages! EAP results $55/campus or with Online Fee Waiver 4 campuses for free See counselors before submitting!! Current Average Tuition & Fees $6,778 per year

Calculating Your Eligibility  The SAT score component for CSU is the sum of the mathematics and critical reading scores. (Neither ACT nor SAT writing scores are included in the calculation of the CSU Eligibility Index.) (Student’s GPA ) x Your SAT (CR + M)Total If you apply for admission before you graduate from high school, you should compute your GPA using grades earned in "a-g" courses completed after the 9th grade. Do not include grades you expect to earn in courses you have not completed.

CSU Eligibility Campus Impaction Impacted All Programs BakersfieldChicoFresno Channel IslandsHumboldtFullerton Dominguez HillsLos AngelesLong Beach East BayMonterey BaySan Diego Maritime AcademyPomonaSan Jose StanislausSacramentoSan Luis Obispo San Bernardino San Francisco San Marcos Sonoma

College Application Timeline November1- November 30 SAT Reasoning (Select 1 UC and the system shares with all 9 UC’s) ACT with Writing (Select I UC and the system shares with all 9 UC’s) Subject Tests – recommended (Select 1 UC and the system shares with all 9 UC’s) Personal Statement (2 Questions 1,000 words, optional 3 rd question to clarify discrepancy or talk about SAC experience) Continue gathering information on honors, awards, activities, community service (use graphic organizer) $70/campus or with Online Fee Waiver 4 campuses for free Let someone read your personal statement See Counselors before submitting!!! Current Average Tuition & Fees $13,400 per year

Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Provides orientations, tutoring, advising, possible Summer Bridge programs or Residential programs, possible grants Historically educationally underserved, lower income, may need admission assistance, support to succeed, many can benefit May make a larger university more personal Only take students as Freshmen On UC application – only one question (yes or no) On CSU application - online link after CSUMentor application has been submitted, need to answer a few questions, 2 online recommendations-send via s The sooner submitted, the better chance to be accepted Many deadlines are the same as the college campus application

College Application Timeline Independent/Out of State Schools Need to look at school’s website for requirements, deadlines, etc. Letters of Recommendation Common application- can be more convenient ( CSS/Financial Aid Profile (College Board) Possible Interviews - in person or phone Attend local school presentations-meet representatives

How Will You Pay for the Applications? College Board Fee Waivers – print through College Board account (4) Common Application – Mrs. Espinosa approves online (4) ACT – paper fee waivers (4) NACAC – paper fee waivers (4)

Send Test Scores (Avoid an Incomplete Application!)  SAT’s (can send prior test scores) California State University Mentor Long Beach (sends to all 23) University of California (select 1 – system shares to all) Private or Out-of-State Schools (4-6 choices left)  Subjects Tests (can send prior test scores) University of California (select 1 – system shares to all) Private or Out of State Schools (check requirements or recommendations)  ACT’s California State University (select 1 – send to others through CSU Mentor website) University of California (select 1 – system shares to all) Private or Out-of-State (2 choices left)

Parent Support Friday, October 9, 2015 – College Application Season Kick off Friday, December 4, Parent Night Financial Aid Overview Working Meetings: Filling out the FAFSA: January and February (B-16) CalGrant – MCHS submits grades to the state Submit FAFSA/Dream Act: January 1st – March 2nd

After the Acceptance…in the Spring Register for University Placement tests – don’t forget to register (for March tests ) Campus Housing (some in fall at the time of application!) SAC placement tests Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) May 1 st Request final transcripts: MCHS and SAC (June) MCHS office closes for the month of July Transcripts must reach your university by July (UC’s: July 1; CSU’s: July 15; Private/Out-of-State: Check for deadline)

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