UC Freshmen Comprehensive Review Process 2009-2010.

Slides:



Advertisements
Similar presentations
University of California Selection Factors. #1 Academic GPA in all a-g classes, including extra credit points for honors/AP courses Academic GPA in all.
Advertisements

UC Admissions Kelly Harris, M.S. UC External Holistic Reader Counseling.
Presenting Yourself on the UC Application & Personal Statement Freshman Applicants Fall 2012.
UC Night 2010 Amador Valley High School Counseling Department.
WELCOME !!.
Chatsworth High School Graduation Requirements & College Entrance Requirements.
1 Freshman Admission at the University of California: New Policies Starting 2012.
University of California ELC BerkeleyDavisIrvineLos AngelesMerced RiversideSan DiegoSan FranciscoSanta BarbaraSanta Cruz.
August 2014 Presenting Yourself on the UC Application for Undergraduate Admission – Freshmen.
College Admissions Workshop Shasta Campbell Mark Kammerlohr 1.
Orcutt Academy High School. Packet Information College Planning/ Calendar Testing Info PSAT, ACT and SAT UC, CSU, Private, Community College… Financial.
College Information Night Del Mar High School
February 19, 2015 WACAC Share, Learn and Connect
Ms. April Geltch CJUSD Librarian October 28, 2009 Image located at
University of California Fall 2012 Application Workshop Overview of Application Overview of Application UC Personal Statement Workshop is Monday, October.
Testing and Senior Schedules. PSAT: Students received results in December Good diagnostic of strengths and weaknesses Good guide for SAT preparation National.
University of California
UC COUNSELOR CONFERENCE 2011 Freshman Q&A With UC Evaluators.
Diamond Bar High School
HONORS TRANSFER PROGRAM. What is the Honors Transfer Program? Designed for high-achieving students who plan to attend Cabrillo for two years and then.
Moving Towards Higher Education FTHS Graduation Requirements and Qualifying for a UC College Education.
Preparing for College Seminar CSU, UC, Private Schools Naviance/Family Connection.
University of California Comprehensive Review 201.
PREPARING FOR THE UC PERSONAL STATEMENT. 2 Purpose of the Personal Statement Part of college’s comprehensive review process Opportunity to provide information.
Amador Valley High School Counseling Department UC Night 2008.
Getting the Most out of York School Preparing for College 8 th /9 th Grade Presentation.
Manuel Nunez UC Santa Cruz Educational Partnership Center.
Presentation Prepared by Mike Horton Riverside County Office of Education.
The University of California The Place for You. The University of California System How do I choose? Consider… Major Location Size UC encourages you to.
/transfer TAG/TAP Programs SCC Transfer Center (714) Room D-104N /transfer.
Welcome to AVID Family Night!. 11 th grade goals College List By end of school year, students will have a list of 10 colleges/universities that they are.
August 2014 Presenting Yourself on the UC Application for Undergraduate Admission – Freshmen.
UC System CSU System CCC System FAFSA  Start a College file  Research & visit colleges Physically / Virtually  Prepare and take Standardized tests.
What Colleges Look For (and Scholarship Committees)
Senior Assembly October 15, Clark Magnet High School.
1 UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA Senior Advising Presenter: Mr. Bradley Roseville High School Counseling Department.
CAL-SOAP PRESENTS… 100% College Bound. Greater and more diverse career options Personal and educational growth It pays off…
College and Career Readiness October Four Year Plan Plan your courses over four years Track IRHS graduation requirements: Are you on track to obtain.
Admissions At a Glance 2 5 Medical Centers 3 National Laboratories 150 Academic Disciplines Educate over 233,000 students 1.7 million living.
What Colleges Look For (and Scholarship Committees)
Presenting Yourself on the UC Freshman Application & Personal Statement Fall 2013.
University of California Fall 2016 Application Workshop Overview Overview Application Application.
UC Application Personal Statement Facts and Tips.
August 2015 Presenting Yourself on the UC Application for Undergraduate Admission – Freshmen.
Ms. Zavala College and Career Counselor Room 701 John Glenn High School.
Orcutt Academy High School. Packet Information College Planning Testing Info- PSAT, ACT and SAT UC, CSU, Private, Community College… Financial Aid NCAA.
 SAT Reasoning test: ◦ Tests your skills as a test-taker ◦ Reason & logic-based  ACT: ◦ More academic and straightforward ◦ Curriculum-based (what you.
EARLY ACADEMIC OUTREACH PROGRAM The Personal Essay November 1, 2014 Key to College.
Presented by Cat Condliffe UCSD Early Academic Outreach Program.
Your purpose in writing a personal statement is to explore the connection between a personal experience and what it says about your life and about the.
Presentation Prepared by Mike Horton Riverside County Office of Education.
COUNSELOR CONFERENCE 2015 Same UC Application for all nine undergraduate campuses Select campuses on application: copy is submitted to each UC Apply broadly.
College Awareness Day 2010 Application Tips. General Tips Check the various “web portals” to stay up to date on important deadlines Change your computer.
August 2015 Presenting Yourself on the UC Application for Undergraduate Admission – Freshmen.
1 The Personal Statement: Strategies for Supporting Freshman Applicants UC Counselor Conference 2008.
What Colleges Look For (and Scholarship Committees)
Introducing the University of California
Personal Insight Questions
Preparing for College: A Review of the College Admissions Process
Freshman Parent Night Presented by LACHSA Counseling Department.
Entering Your Senior Year
Diamond Bar High School
Planning for College By Roy Liu.
University of California
College Readiness Presentation Prepared by Mike Horton
UC Personal Insight Questions
What Colleges Look For (and Scholarship Committees)
What Colleges Look For (and Scholarship Committees)
What Colleges Look For (and Scholarship Committees)
The Personal Statement: Strategies for Supporting Freshman Applicants
Presentation transcript:

UC Freshmen Comprehensive Review Process

Grade Point Average GPA x 1000 =Your score Use grades from 10 th & 11 th grade For example, if your weighted GPA is 3.5, your score would be Total points possible: 4500 Don’t forget to include extra semester grade points for approved honors, AP and UC transferable college courses.

SAT I or ACT + Writing & SAT II Take all required exams, SAT I or ACT+writing and SAT II x.08 SAT I: Critical Reading, Math and Writing OR ACT + ACT Writing SAT II: Take 2 Subject tests (If you select Math, you must take Math 2) Total Points Possible: 3200 Register for SATs by October 1 st or register for ACT+ Writing by October 2 nd (Late fee)

Compare/Contrast SAT with ACT SAT includes reading, math and writing The writing is at the beginning of the exam and you have 25 minutes. ¼ point penalty for wrong answers Reason-based Basic fee= $45 ACT includes reading, math, English and science The writing test is 30 minutes at the end of the exam. No penalty for wrong answers Curriculum-based Basic fee= $32 (plus $15 for writing)

How Colleges Use Scores If you take both and do better on one, colleges will use the higher score. You can take either test more than once. Colleges will take the highest total combined score Class of 2012 won’t be required to take SAT II Subject tests.

A-G Courses The number of A-G semester courses beyond the minimum specified for UC eligibility 250 pts for applicants with courses, 500 pts for 40 or more courses Total points possible 500

Eligibility in the Local Context (ELC) increases the University of California's presence in each California high school extends UC eligibility to students with high academic accomplishments at schools that historically have sent few graduates to the University. the top four percent of students in each participating California high school's graduating senior class are granted UC eligibility, based on their successful completion of specific college preparatory coursework. Total Points Possible: 300

Educational Environment Identified schools which fall into the 4 th or 5 th quintiles Total points possible: 300 MHS not eligible

Low Family Income If parental income is less than $28,275 for a family of four = 300 pts If parental income is less than $47,355 for a family of eight = 300 pts If parental income is less than $60,000 for a family of four = 150 pts Total points possible = 300

First-generation College Attendance Using most educated parent: 150 pts for some college or 2-yr graduate High school education or less worth 300 pts Total points possible: 300

Demonstrated Leadership 150 pts for 2 minor roles, i.e. Pres. Or VP of club, captain or co-captain of team, secretary, treasure of class or school 300 pts for one major leadership role, i.e. President or VP of class or school, Editor-in- chief, Eagle Scout or Girl Scout Gold Award Total Points Possible = 300

Special Talents, Achievements & Awards Single = 150 pts, Multiple = 300 Examples: Black belt, creative entrepreneurship Achievements/Talents must be first, second or third in a league, regional, citywide or wider competition Examples: Boys &Girls State, RYLA, Science Fair, sports teams, Academic Decathlon, Academic League

Volunteer/Community Service Demonstrated charitable work or community service not compensated with pay or class credit. Tip: List specific duties and tasks Highest total combined hours over 2 years total hours = 150 pts 200 or more hours = 300 pts

Participation in Pre-Collegiate/ Motivational & Enrichment Programs Total Points Possible = pts for one year, 150 for two years, 300 for three or more years Examples: AVID, EAOP, GEAR UP, Upward Bound, COSMOS

Special Circumstances and/or Personal Challenges Total Points possible: 11,100 Single parent household = 250 pts Student works to contribute to family income and minimum 20 hours per week during school = 250 pts Life altering event = 500 pts i.e. in foster care, death of immediate family member, personal involvement in a life trauma Less severe event/situation = 250

Personal Statement Tips: Follow all directions carefully and mention any of the special circumstances or personal challenges Write multiple drafts of your personal statement Type your personal statement prior to applying online so you can simply cut and paste it. Use all of the English skills you’ve mastered throughout high school i.e. figurative language, precise diction, complex sentences, organization etc. Be as personal as possible

Topics for Personal Statement Prompt #1 (freshman applicants) 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.

Topic # 2 Prompt #2 (all applicants) 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?

Instructions for Personal Statement Respond to both prompts, using a maximum of 1,000 words total. You may allocate the word count as you wish. If you choose to respond to one prompt at greater length, we suggest your shorter answer be no less than 250 words. Stay within the word limit as closely as you can. A little over — 1,012 words, for example — is fine.

Application information Applications open October 1 st and they are due at midnight on November 30 th. Use your transcript to fill out your application Apply online:

“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.”—Malcolm X Former Morse students currently attend UC Berkeley, UCLA, UCSD, UCI, UC Davis, UC Riverside, UC Merced, UC Santa Cruz and UC Santa Barbara and many more colleges! No matter what college you choose you will have a bright future!!