2. Ms. April Geltch CJUSD Librarian October 20, 2009 Information for majority of presentation from *College Board: Plan for College http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/index.html http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/index.html Image located at http://www.cbse.nic.in/Scholarship/Images/Cap%20photo.jpghttp://www.cbse.nic.in/Scholarship/Images/Cap%20photo.jpg

3. Information for majority of presentation from *College Board: Plan for College http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/index.html http://www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/index.html Image located at http://www.cbse.nic.in/Scholarship/Images/Cap%20photo.jpghttp://www.cbse.nic.in/Scholarship/Images/Cap%20photo.jpg

5. While the standards may vary slightly from school to school, students must fulfill the following requirements. Look at the specific college for more information. *Complete A-G Coursework *Maintain a minimum of 3.0 GPA *Take SAT or ACT exam *Look at school eligibility index & combine GPA + Exam Scores *Complete application (add personal statement for UC) *Pay application fee

6. The following are the minimum requirements for enrollment. Check the specific university of interest for further information. A-History/Social Science (2 years required) B-English (4 years required) C-Mathematics (3 years required, 4 years recommended) D-Laboratory Science (2 years required, 3 years recommended) E-Language other than English (2 years required, 3 years recommended) F-Visual & Performing Arts (1 year required) G-College Preparatory Electives (1 year required)

7.  Enroll in college prep coursework  Explore colleges of interest  Get involved in extracurricular activities  Attend college fairs  Research college costs and financial aid

8.  Consider taking SAT Subject Area Exams in strong academic subject areas  Sign up for college prep coursework for the following fall  Pay attention to English summer reading lists and/or create one of your own  Enroll in summer school courses on high school campus, community college, or online  Plan to visit colleges during the summer  Work part time and/or volunteer in community outreach of interest

9.  Enroll in college prep coursework  Explore colleges of interest  Get involved in extracurricular activities  Sign up for PSAT exam  Attend college fairs  Research college costs and financial aid

10.  Consider taking SAT Subject Area Exams in strong academic subject areas  Sign up for college prep coursework for the following fall  Pay attention to English summer reading lists and/or create one of your own  Enroll in summer school courses on high school campus, community college, or online  Plan to visit colleges during the summer  Work part time and/or volunteer in community outreach of interest

11. Sign up for PSAT Explore personal interests & character traits. Determine which colleges may be right for you. Attend college nights and financial aid preparation sessions at school. Plan to take either the SAT Reasoning Test or up to 3 SAT Subject Tests on one test day. Register to take SAT. Online sites are available. Use your PSAT scores to prepare for SAT

12.  Practice more seriously for SAT exams  Visit a wide variety of colleges. Make a list of 15-20 colleges of interest  Prepare and take AP exams  Sign up for college prep/AP courses for the fall  Work part time and/or volunteer in community outreach of interest  Take campus tours and talk with admissions counselors at top choice colleges. Bring a checklist  Make a calendar with college & financial aid application deadlines

13.  Narrow college list to 5-10 campuses  Make master calendar with the following: *test dates, fees, and deadlines *college application due dates *financial aid application deadlines *high school’s deadlines for transcript requests  Ask for recommendations-give resume, stamped & addressed envelope, and any other forms  Write application essays-ask teachers, friends, and parents to proofread them  November 1- send SAT scores for early admissions

14.  Late October-Early November-Begin completing financial aid paperwork  Late October-Early November- Begin applying for scholarships  Have high school begin sending transcripts to colleges  Family keeps all pay stubs to determine income for financial aid  Apply for FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)  Male students 18 or older must register for selective service to receive financial aid

15.  You will receive acceptance letters by mid-April.  Compare offers at different schools  If waitlisted at school of choice, contact college admissions counselor to determine if fall enrollment remains a possibility  Send letter of intent & pay admission fee  Ask high school to send final transcript to college

16.  Ms. Geltch’s After High School http://aghigh.yolasite.com/http://aghigh.yolasite.com/  College Scholarships http://www.college-scholarships.com/http://www.college-scholarships.com/  College Scholarships, Colleges, and Online Degrees http://www.collegescholarships.org/  High School Ace-College Directory http://highschoolace.com/ace/colleges-1.cfm  High School Ace-College Guide http://highschoolace.com/ace/x-colleges.cfm http://highschoolace.com/ace/x-colleges.cfm  Peterson's College Guide http://www.petersons.com/http://www.petersons.com/  Princeton Review http://www.princetonreview.com/default.aspx?uidbadge= http://www.princetonreview.com/default.aspx?uidbadge=  Profs SAT Prep http://www.proprofs.com/sat/http://www.proprofs.com/sat/