Class of 2016 College Information Night Power Point available at click on guidance click on counselor corner

PRESENTED BY: Marina H.S. Diana Miler MHS Community College: Denia Guillen, OCC Don Bui, GWC California State University: Evelyn Daliwan, CSULB University of California: Enrique Rodriguez, UCR Private Colleges: Shannon Crogan, Chapman

Diana Miler, Counselor Marina High School Marina High School Transcripts a-g list GPA Calculation NCAA Secondary School and Mid-Year Reports Financial Aid Overview

Completing your CSU/UC Application UC-approved course list available online: CSU/UC approved courses are listed in order of A-G. Symbols denote courses approved for extra honors point X courses not approved One year advanced LEP can be used toward 4 year college prep English requirement Marina School Code CSIS number on unofficial transcript

Reading your Transcript College prep GPA is not listed on the high school transcript P signifies a college prep approved course GPA Calculator

Application Workshops UC Application Workshop October 21 st 2:30-4:30 Library Computer Lab CSU Application Workshop October 27 th 2:30-4:30 PM Library Computer Lab Sign up Career Center with Vanessa Pham

Transcripts Official Transcripts Common Application: send transcript through parchment using common application ID Send at end of year to the college the student will attend All CSU/UC application data is self-reported and verified with final transcript $10 each, first 2 are free *Portal transcripts are NOT official

NCAA Division I and II– 16 core courses Register at NCAA approved high school courses: Submit SAT or ACT scores from or Official transcript request –

W ESTERN U NDERGRADUATE E XCHANGE Consortium of colleges in the Western United States providing resident tuition fee to non-residents. Offer is good dependent on major (many are available) a-g gpa and SAT/ACT scores needed Must apply early! Send application directly to the WUE school, then check the WUE box

Secondary School Reports Teacher and Counselor Recommendations Student responsible for meeting deadlines Requests for online submission should be sent to Vanessa Pham Secondary School Report Transcript- student MUST request through Official test scores must be submitted through College Board or ACT college/career info “Like” us on Facebook!

Secondary School Reports Letters of Recommendation Teachers and Vanessa Pham must have at least two weeks to complete. Provide them with brag sheet and activities sheet. Bragsheets and activities sheet due by October 31 st for timeliness of recommendations. Turn in all SSR application requests prior to Thanksgiving break

Mid-Year Reports Mid-year reports Students responsible for deadlines Notify Vanessa Pham of reports to be completed Reports are not submitted until 7 th semester grades have been posted Transcripts will be submitted by Vanessa Pham. Students DO NOT have to request through parchment.

Sources of Financial Aid Federal government State government Colleges and universities Private agencies, companies, foundations and your parents ’ employers 12/16/2015 College Financial Aid Advisors

Types of Financial Aid Gift Aid – Grants or scholarships that do not need to be repaid Work - Money earned by the student as payment for a job on or off campus Loans – Borrowed money to be paid back, usually with interest 12/16/2015 College Financial Aid Advisors

Cal Grant Application Requirements complete and submit HBUHSD automatically verifies and submits all student GPA’s for Cal Grant Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) FAFSA + Verified GPA = Cal Grant Application 12/16/2015 College Financial Aid Advisors

Financial Aid Local Scholarships- visit facebook and career center website CSS Profile FAFSA and Financial Aid Presentation– December Date to be announced FAFSA Application Workshops in January Date to be announced

Community Colleges Denia Guillen, Orange Coast College Don Bui, Goldenwest College

Community College GWC- Don Bui OCC- Denia Guillen Senior Preview Days: GWC- February 25 th OCC- March 10 th $46 per unit Admission Requirements: HS graduate or 18+ English/Math placement test NO SAT/ACT Required Freshman Priority Registration at both GWC & OCC! Transfer- TAG, TAP, CSUin2 Career Certificates How to Prepare: Early Start- Second 8 weeks Prepare for your Assessment tests! Research majors at Contacts: GWC- Don Bui OCC- OCC Outreach

First: APPLY FOR ADMISSIONS  Applications for Fall 2016 will open November 30,  Apply online: or goldenwestcollege.edu.  After application has been processed (allow for 3-7 business days), students will receive an with:  College student ID# and MyOCC/MyGWC log in-information Second: COMPLETE ONLINE ORIENTATION  Access the online orientation 24/7 through MyOCC/MyGWC  See admissions for more details and instructions Freshman Priority Registration

Third: COMPLETE PLACEMENT TEST  Check with your counselor for test dates at your school!  Or, test at OCC/GWC.  For OCC, testing is done on a walk-in basis (no appointment is necessary). Visit wwww.orangecoastcollege.edu/fpr for testing schedule.  For GWC, make appointment: goldenwestcollege.edu/assessment.  Students may be exempt with appropriate EAP or AP results. Fourth: COMPLETE STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN (SEP)  OCC: After completing the placement test, students will be assigned a date and time to attend an SEP session at OCC.  GWC: Schedule an appointment in person/by phone, or attend one of our June FPR dates.

Fifth: REGISTER CLASSES.  OCC: Attend New Student Registration during week of the June  Students will register for classes in-person a week before their peers.  Parent orientation available.  OCC/GWC: Students can also register for classes online. Registration appointments will be available to view on MyOCC/MyGWC in mid to late April Freshman Priority Registration

Exclusive FPR programs:  OCC Fast Forward: To assist you in completing the enrollment steps, Orange Coast College is hosting Fast Forward. You will complete the following steps all in one day:  Assessment  Student Educational Plan  Orientation  Navigate OCC: Prepare for a successful first day! You will learn about student life and how to get involved, receive campus tours, and buy your books. Held on August 23 – 25  Sign-Up in Advance: Freshman Priority Registration

California State University Evelyn Daliwan California State University, Long Beach Outreach

University of California Enrique Rodriguez, Admissions Counselor University of California, Riverside

Chapman University Shannon Crogan Private Colleges

Total of 76 Private/Independent Colleges in CA in over 100 cities 3 Women’s Colleges in CA 33 Faith Affiliated representing 12 different religions Everything from small, specialized colleges to major internationally knows schools- Otis/Cal Tech AICCU-Assoc. of Independent CA Colleges and Universities award 20% of undergrad degrees in CA and over 50% grad degrees in the state

Private Colleges Common Traits: Small to medium size Av. Size about 3-7,000 Residential campuses Smaller class sizes Av. Size is 19= Sm. Student/Faculty ratios-Average 12:1 Highly interactive classes/Personalized education Classes taught by Professors and not TA’s Less impacted majors= easier to attain 4 yr. graduation rate Offering Liberal Arts/Interdisciplinary Education

Private Colleges Financial Aid- Sticker Shock Tuition, On Campus, Books/Materials- Out of State vs. In State FAFSA and Cal Grant forms Individual Scholarships/Grants from Private Colleges- Know requirements/deadlines Non-binding admission Don’t let the price of the college deter you away from applying

Helpful Resources  UC  CSU  Independent  Community College Transcripts Career Center  SAT  ACT  Scholarships  Athletics  Western Undergraduate Exchange  Financial Aid

QUESTIONS? Community College: Denia Guillen & Don Bui California State University: Evelyn Daliwan University of California: Enrique Rodriguez Private Colleges: Shannon Crogan Marina High School: Diana Miler & Vanessa Pham