COLLEGE APPLICATIONS, FINANCIAL AID AND NAVIANCE

CSU Senior Year Timeline OCTOBER 1 st – NOVEMBER 30 th Apply online at CSU Mentor NOVEMBER Last month to take the SAT or ACT DECEMBER Set up admission WebPortal JANUARY 1 st - MARCH 2 nd Apply for FAFSA or Dream Act EARLY FEBRUARY Deadline to apply for SDSU scholarships

CSU Senior Year Timeline Continued MARCH Admission decisions available on WebPortal MARCH – MAY Take ELM/EPT Admissions tests $18 per test MAY 1 st Deadline to submit Intent to Enroll deposit on WebPortal Varies from $150 - $400 MAY 1 st Deadline to submit Housing License Agreement with Deposit Varies from $375 - $600 JULY 15 th Freshman deadline to submit final official transcripts, including spring grades

UC Senior Year Timeline AUGUST – NOVEMBER 30 th Start and submit application DECEMBER Last month to take the SAT or ACT JANUARY Setup My Application admissions portal account JANUARY 1 st - MARCH 2 nd Apply for FAFSA or Dream Act MARCH Admission decisions available on My Application

UC Senior Year Timeline Continued APRIL – MAY Take the AWPE $110 MAY 1 st Deadline for intent to enroll in My Application $100 MAY 1 st Deadline for Housing License Agreement with deposit $300 - $675 JULY 1 st Deadline to submit final transcripts on My Application JULY 15 th Deadline to submit final test scores (SAT, ACT, TOEFL, AP/IB)

UC PERSONAL STATEMENT What are they looking for?Two Prompts Your personal statement should be exactly that — personal. This is your opportunity to tell us about yourself — your hopes, ambitions, life experiences and inspirations. Be open. Be reflective. Find your individual voice and express it honestly. *** Should not exceed 1000 words Describe the world you come from — for example, your family, community or school — and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations. Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes you proud and how does it relate to the person you are?

Private Universities & Community Colleges Deadlines vary by School Starting August 1 st Submit Common Application online at Take SAT/ACT Submit FAFSA or Dream Act by March 2 nd and complete CSS profile on Apply in Spring semester of senior year Apply online at Submit FAFSA or Dream Act by March 2 nd Apply for the BOG Waiver at

Required Documents for Admission Applications High School Transcript Only report A-G courses Student Social Security Number Name on transcript, SS card & application must match exactly Test Scores SAT/ACT Fee Waiver Parents’ annual income Parents’ residency Credit Card or Check $55 fee per CSU campus $80 fee per UC campus Valid address

Requesting Test Scores SAT/AP www. collegeboard.org ACT EAP (Early Assessment Program) Test taken in Spring of Junior Year

Where to get FREE money for College FAFSA (Government Funding) Apply January 1 st – March 2 nd every year! Attend Financial Aid Night at your school Attend Cal-SOAP FAFSA Cash for College workshops January 23 th January 30 st February 6 th February 20 st February 27 th

Where to get FREE money for College Scholarships (Private funding) Check for new scholarships and deadlines monthly Scholarships posted: Online through Naviance In the counseling center Web resources/Search engines

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