Unit Overview Quick write

Purpose To outline tasks that needed to be completed for the college admissions process Activities Overview of senior year tasks Application Process GPA Calculator H.S. transcript review Summer Priorities

Imagine yourself as a senior getting ready to apply for college. What tasks do you need to complete? Discuss your level of preparedness.

TaskDeadline 1.) Prepare 2.) Applications: Test Scores Admissions Essay Transcripts List of schools Application money or waivers Recommendation letters Deadline Oct. 1 7 schools total Have a good mix. CSU’s, Cal States, Private, Out of state Application Fees/Waivers Deadline Nov. 1

TaskDeadline 3.) Testing 4.) FAFSA / GPA Verification 5.) Acceptance /Denial Letters a.) What’s included in the letter b.) May 1, 2009 Re-take SAT, ACT or Subject Tests Deadline Dec. 1 Jan 1- March 2 Late May- April 1 Denial or acceptance Financial Aid Award Letters Verification Housing Requirements National Reply Date is May 1.

TaskDeadline 6.) Final Transcripts 7.) Placement Tests 8.) Meet with your Advisor Send your final transcripts as soon as they’re available to your college. June 30 Take your English and Math Placement tests. This tells the school what level of classes you can register for (remedial or freshman level. July Schedule your classes, get to know your department

Think of the list of tasks you must accomplish during your senior year. Create a timeline from September 2015 to July 2016 that lists the tasks that must be accomplished

Take out your “Task List” notes Create two level 2 or 3 questions about what you’ve learned on your ½ sheet of paper

Create your questionMix around the room until music stops Greet the closest person standing next to you. The shortest person goes first. Discuss the answers to your questions. Then trade papers.

ItemDescription 1.Coursework: Do I need any of the following? 2. Test Scores: How do I measure up? Review your transcripts: Any D’s or F’s not made-up? Summer classes at a junior college? Have I met all of the requirements for my colleges? How are my test scores? Are they competitive for the schools I want to apply to? Can I take any test prep classes or buy any books? Am I going to re-take my any of my tests?

ItemDescription 3. Extracurricular Activities: Example: 4. College Visits 5. Scholarship Research Set a goal: Research community service options in fields that you enjoy Volunteer coach, Rotary Club, Key Club, beach clean-up (Be sure to keep a log) Which colleges on my list have I visited? Do I know when the overnight stays and outreach nights are? Have I exhausted all of my scholarship options? How many will I apply for this summer? How? (online?)

1. Summarize your notes. 2. Complete the Priorities Checklist

While you’re calculating your GPA and completing your transcript reflection, I will be working 1-on-1 with you. Please bring up your UC/CSU Requirement Checklist, transcript and GPA Calculator worksheet

Please grab your college crate Using your transcripts and the GPA Calculations Worksheet, calculate your GPA.

Were your classes rigorous? Obstacles or problems? 9 th grade What did you learn from freshman year? Are you preparing yourself for college? 10 th grade Have you completed your A-G requirements? Reflect on your senior year classes? 11 th grade

1. What were the main ideas in today’s lesson? 2. What did you understand best? 3. How do these ideas relate to what you have already learned?