1. Ms. Landeros College Counselor Camino Nuevo High School No. 2 Senior Year Timeline for the Class of 2016

2.  Test scores are used to support your application  SAT or ACT (Plus Writing); Subject Tests  October, November, December  Last chance: December DateRegistration Deadline October 10September 4 November 7September 25 December 5October 30 DateRegistration Deadline September 12August 7 October 24September 18 December 12November 6 Waivers available!

3. IMPORTANT: 12 th Grade Ds-Fs may affect your admission even if already admitted Private Colleges 9 th - 11 th Grade 12 th Grade Fall Semester CSU and UC 10 th & 11 th Grade A-G Courses 12 th Grade Fall Semester*

4.  Select 3-4 schools that fall within these categories based on your academic profile: Reach Schools, Target Schools and Safety Schools  Factors to consider: LocationSize Setting of the campus Academics Learning Environment Extracurricular Options Housing Options Financial Aid Opportunities School spirit Academic Reputation for your Major

5. California Community Colleges (CCC) Associate Degrees, Certificates and Transfer Opportunities Apply in Spring of Senior Year Require High School Diploma California State University (CSU) Bachelor’s, Master’s, Education Credentials &Doctorates of Education Apply in October Require a 2.0 GPA minimum in A-G reqs. And SAT/ACT University of California (UC) Bachelor’s, Master’s, Education Credentials, Doctoral & Professional Degrees Apply Aug. 1 – Nov. 30 Require a 3.0 GPA minimum in A-G Reqs., extracurricular involvement, personal statement and SAT/ACT Independent and Private College & University Will vary Application timelines will vary Will vary, but typically align to UC Requirements Four Systems of Higher Education

6. SAT FlexibleSAT Optional Colleges That Change Lives Western Undergraduate Exchange

7.  Meet with your College Counselor  Continue college research and visit colleges  Study to improve test scores  Make up Ds and Fs in summer school  Apply to scholarships  Polish personal statement(s) and EOP statements  Update your résumé  Register for SAT and ACT  Contact Recommenders What happened this summer?

8.  Finalize college list  Get organized  Begin Private and Independent College Application on Aug. 1 ◦ www.commonapp.org www.commonapp.org  Begin University of California Application on Aug. 1 ◦ www.universityofcalifornia.edu  Register for second SAT/ACT Tests  Finalize personal statements  Do well in school; senior grades still count  Work on Common Application and UC Application (as applicable)  Submit Cal Grant form to College Counselor  Check your email daily APPLY TO SCHOLARSHIPS

9. October  Submit CSU Application - www.csumentor.eduwww.csumentor.edu  Submit CSU EOP Applications  Follow up with teachers about Letters of Recommendation  AB 540 Students: Submit Nonresident Tuition Form to Admissions & Registrar November:  Submit UC Application – www.universityofcalifornia.eduwww.universityofcalifornia.edu  Register for the CSU English Placement Test (EPT) and Entry Level Mathematics Test (ELM)  November 30: FINAL deadline for CSU and UC  Check portals and email daily December:  Submit Private School Applications – www.commonapp.orgwww.commonapp.org  LAST option for ACT/SAT  Send SAT/ACT Scores to Universities  Prepare for FAFSA - Obtain FAFSA PIN - www.pin.ed.govwww.pin.ed.gov  Start College Board CSS Profile for Private Schools CSU GOAL: OCT. 23 UC GOAL: NOV. 6 PRIVATE SCHOOL GOAL: DEC. 1

10.  Start FAFSA on 01/01/16  January 15: Deadline for Private School CSS profile  Begin receiving admission decision letters  Do not miss deadlines of colleges requesting materials ◦ 7 th semester transcript ◦ Test scores (December Tests)  Check portals and email daily  Get good grades!  Cash for College Workshop (February)  Last month to complete FAFSA (March 2 Deadline) ◦ Submit IRS Transcript and Dependent Verification Form to Financial Aid Office at each school  Continue receiving admission decision letters  Check email and student portal daily  Submit requested materials to colleges  Get good grades!

11. April - May  Continue receiving acceptance or rejection letters  Mandatory one-on-one parent/guardian, student and counselor financial aid meeting  Submit housing applications upon making final decision  Check portals and email daily  Students attending CSUN: Must meet with academic advisor for classes  May 1 st : Deadline to submit Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) June/July:  CNHS will submit your FINAL transcripts  Attend orientations to register for classes  Check portals and email daily

12.  Please start saving for some university-related expenses ◦ College Applications $55-$70 ◦ Test Scores $12 per school ◦ ELM/EPT for CSU $18 each (no waiver) ◦ Student Intent to Enroll $100 - $400 ◦ Dorm Deposit $100 - $700 (SFSU - $800) ◦ Orientation $70 - $350  Check your email and portals daily  Check your spam folder  Prepare and remain organized  Don’t assume anything  Be your own advocate and follow up  We are all here to support you in this process!

13.  www.gmsp.org  https://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/apply.cfm  www.rmhc.org/rmhc-us-scholarships  www.hsf.net  www.maldef.org  www.telacu.com  www.hacu.net  www.chci.org  www.latinocollegedollars.com  www.lacashforcollege.org  www.fastweb.com  www.finaid.org  http://www.zinch.com/ Do not forget to check the Financial Aid Section for the universities you apply to!!!