1. College Awareness Night Fall 2015 Presented by the MHS Counseling Department

2. MHS Counseling Staff A - DaMrs. Darcy Demmon De - IqMrs. Alyssa Aguirre Ir - MMrs. Dyan McIntosh N- Ro (ELD/CHS) Mrs. Nancy Anaya Ru – ZMr. Alfonso Ruiz College & Career Specialist Mrs. Madeline Knight ** This PPT will be available on our site ** www.mrpk.org/mhs – Click on “Counseling” on left hand side

3. College Awareness Overview of Presentation –Roles: Counselors/Students/Parents –Choosing a college –University of California (UC) system –California State University (CSU) system –Private/Out of State colleges –Community Colleges –Cost comparisons –College Athletics

4. Role of Counselor Provide information necessary to assist the student in becoming an informed participant. HOW?

5. Role of Counselor  With assistance of College & Career Guidance Specialist, host following workshops for Parents & Students:  College Information  UC Personal Statement Workshop  UC/CSU Information Night  College Awareness Night  College Fair (various workshops)  College Admissions Testing  Testing Information & Strategy Workshop

6. Role of Counselor  Financial Aid/Scholarships  Financial Aid Workshop  Financial Aid Application Assistance Week for Parents in Career Center 2-4 pm  Universal Scholarship Workshop  College Application Information  Provide NAVIANCE Trainings (Group & Individual)  Week long College Application Help Workshops in Career Center at lunch

7. Role of Counselor  Presentations to every grade level to provide overview of college entrance requirements & application procedures (link to website).  Individual meetings with every student to review transcript and assist in the selection of courses with college choices in mind.  Complete required portions of college applications & write letters of recommendation when needed.  Provide College Planning Calendar to every student

8. Senior College Planning Calendar

9. Role of Student Carefully consider course selections with college plans in mind Understand impact of D/F grades earned –Consult w/counselor regarding remediation options Follow College Prep Student Calendar so important deadlines are not missed Discuss ideas and interests with parents and counselor Attend available MHS Workshops

10. Role of Student Using information provided by Counselors in your grade level presentations, register for the appropriate college admissions tests –ASPIRE –PSAT –PTSA Mock ACT –PTSA Mock SAT –SAT Subject Tests (optional) –SAT –ACT Remember available SAT/ACT Prep classes being held at MHS Take the tests on time and order scores sent to colleges in the senior year Begin Spring of 11th grade

11. Role of Student Use Naviance! –Take Self Assessments with StrengthsExplorer –Research various careers based on results –Research Colleges using SuperMatch –Create list of reach, target, and safety schools –Attend college rep meetings in College & Career Center (Notified via Naviance) –Visit Colleges if possible

12. Example of Naviance About me Careers Colleges

13. StrengthsExplorer Complete StrengthsExplorer

14. Careers Explore Careers Explore Interests

15. Colleges Colleges you are thinking about College Research Scholarship Information

16. Colleges I’m Applying to Colleges I’m applying to

17. Pay close attention during Senior Counselor Presentations & Naviance Workshops Follow steps in application process Attend College Application Assistance week in the Career Center if you need help with your application Check on communication with colleges and monitor the progress of each application –Due to privacy issues, counselors do not have access to information about the status of an application During Senior Year

18. Be concerned with Financial Aid & Scholarships Learn procedures and possibilities Research links on MHS College & Career Center Website and Naviance Attend Workshops –Financial Aid/FAFSA Workshop –Attend Financial Aid Assistance Week for individual help with your application –Universal Scholarship Workshop

19. General Application Information Enter all colleges you are applying to into Naviance CSU application: csumentor.edu UC application: universityofcalifornia.edu/apply Common Application – Most private & out of state schools. Can link through Naviance Community Colleges & some private & out of state schools may have their own online application

20. Role of Parent Monitor students grades, summer school & course selection with college goals in mind Openly discuss college options –Financial considerations –Location –Balance between reach, target, safety Visit colleges if possible –Encourage student to attend MHS College Fair Attend MHS Workshops with your student

21. Role of Parent Monitor test registration deadlines Encourage the use of Naviance for college & career research Monitor students communication with colleges after applications are submitted –Counselors do not have access to communications

22. COLLEGE…Where to apply? When making selections, keep in mind some campuses and programs are highly competitive and can accept only a limited number of students each year. By applying broadly you will increase your chances of being admitted to one of your choices. Do your RESEARCH!!! –Know about the campus.

23. Reach-Target-Safety Reach GPA and test score averages for previous years freshmen are ABOVE student’s Admission rate may make the probability of getting in more of a gamble. Example- UCLA 20% admission rate for 2013 18% admission rate for 2014 17.3% admission rate for 2015 Top Tier Schools Admission rate below 25% If it’s a very selective college, will it spark your competitive side or overwhelm you?

24. Target Student’s grades and test scores MATCH the average for previous years freshmen students admitted. Increases the chances that the student will be admitted.

25. Safety Student’s GPA and test scores are ABOVE the average for previous years freshmen students admitted. Admission rate indicates high probability of admission. Some students use a Community College as their Safety School.

26. The University of California

27. UC/CSU A – G Subject Requirements History/Social Science2 years English4 years Math 3 years Lab Science2 years Foreign Language2 years Visual/Performing Arts1 year College Prep Elective1 year MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ONLY! * Must be CP level or above & completed with grades of C or above

28. University of California How do they decide who is admitted? A-G Subject Requirements All met? How many total? GPA in A-G Subject requirements Only A-G courses taken after the 9 th grade Look at Admissions Exam Scores Must meet the exam requirement by taking the ACT or the SAT by December of Senior year. SAT Subject Tests are not required, but certain programs on some campuses recommend them. Use UC Comprehensive Review  A combination of 14 additional factors are considered by all 9 campuses in a Comprehensive Review.

29. UC Comprehensive Review 14 Factors Considered EXAMPLES: Number of & performance in academic courses beyond the minimum “A-G” requirements. Number of & performance in UC-approved Honors & Advanced Placement courses. Quality of senior year program. Outstanding performance in one or more academic subject areas. Special talents, achievements and awards in a particular field, special skills or special interests.

30. UC CAMPUS RATE OF ACCEPTANCE AVERAGE GPA FRESHMEN AVERAGE ACT FRESHMEN AVERAGE SAT FRESHMEN COMPOSITECRMATH WRITIN G TOTAL UC BERKELEY 16.9%4.19316867106982094 UC DAVIS 38.2%4.07296186706361924 UC IRVINE 38.7%4.04285986626181878 UCLA 17.3%4.18316757026872064 UC MERCED 64.6%3.67245295565311616 UC RIVERSIDE 56.0%3.78265666045761746 UC SAN DIEGO 33.9%4.13306577056732035 UC SANTA BARBARA 32.7%4.05296296656431937 UC SANTA CRUZ 51.1%3.88275936326031828 University of California Freshmen Admissions Profiles 2015

31. Costs of attending UC

33. CSU Application Review GPA of A-G courses following 9th grade –Minimum 3.0 ACT Test –Does not require writing –Minimum score based on GPA and campus SAT Reasoning –Will take highest score in each area from different sittings –Minimum score based on GPA and campus No SAT Subject tests required Eligibility Index Table www.csumentor.edu/planning

34. CSU CAMPUS AVERAGE GPA FRESHMAN AVERAGE ACT FRESHMAN AVERAGE SAT FRESHMAN COMPOSITECRMATHTOTAL CSU BAKERSFIELD3.20 CAL POLY SAN LUIS OBISPO 3.88275996351234 CAL POLY POMONA3.4323480515995 CSU CHANNEL ISLANDS3.1921 994 CSU CHICO3.21215015121013 CSU DOMINGUEZ HILLS3.0017424427851 CSU EAST BAY3.1019452460912 CSU FRESNO3.33 458471929 CSU FULLERTON3.48214985201018 CSU HUMBOLDT3.20235054901000 CSU LONG BEACH3.43 CSU LOS ANGELES3.1418 880 CSU MONTEREY BAY3.20 CSU NORTHRIDGE3.0919461465926 CSU SACRAMENTO3.25 CSU SAN BERNARDINO3.2217443451894 SAN DIEGO STATE3.70 5445681112 SAN FRANCISCO STATE3.1421493504997 SAN JOSE STATE3.28 CSU SAN MARCOS3.18 SONOMA STATE3.20 CSU STANISLAUS3.2020469480949 MARITIME ACADEMY3.36

35. 35 Costs of Attending CSU 2014-2015

36. Private and Out of State Admissions Private universities evaluate the same criteria as listed for UC campuses but may require additional classes core subjects  Students should check the private school’s application to determine any unique admissions requirements  Typically look at factors similar to UC Comprehensive Review  Although the SAT Subject Tests are not typically required by private colleges, check individual schools/majors For highly selective colleges – Strong SAT scores (2100 and above, 700s in each area) Financially- Many out of state & Private colleges offer “deals” (ex. WUE)

37. Campus Visits and Interviews Plan ahead to interview with an admission officer if possible –Prepare questions you would not find in a catalog –Take a guided tour Sit in a class if possible –Think about the educational approach –Is it a match? Demonstrate interest: –Colleges keep track of student interest –Attend College Representative meetings in the fall

38. Ventura County Community Colleges

39. Community College No specific course requirements must be met prior to entrance. Any student may enroll at a community college. Academic Options:  Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) to the CSU System  Transfer to a 4-year Institution  Associate Degree  Certificate of Completion  Proficiency Award

40. Community College Goal to Transfer from Community College to a University? ** Consider Honors Program Will prepare you to transfer to competitive universities Make connections with students Receive mentoring from staff Entrance requirements can be found on college website.

41. Community College Many students who are eligible to attend a 4-year University choose to attend a Community College first  Reasons Include: Better Prepared Cut Costs Live at home Think more about majors & careers Better chance at University admission as a transfer through Honors Program Transfer agreements with some UC & CSU campuses

42. CCC Estimated Cost of Attendance (2014-15)

43. DRAFT43 Help is available! Federal grants Student loans State grants University grants Both UC & CSU enroll a large number of low-income students, very few of whom pay the entire cost of attendance themselves California Students Can Afford College Parent loans Private scholarships Part-time work Higher education tax credits Most families do not pay the “sticker price”

44. FAFSA & CAL GRANT FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) –www.fafsa.gov –Can apply AFTER January 1 st, 2016 –Workshop on Dec. 14 th CAL GRANT (For UC, CSU, Community College & qualifying independent colleges or technical schools in California) –Must complete FAFSA –Cal Grant GPA Verification Form submitted electronically by MHS –March 2nd Deadline

45. Financial Aid – Middle Income UC or CSU Campuses Only Apply through FAFSA

46. College Bound Athletes  If interested in participating in Athletics at a Division 1 or 2 college, students must meet NCAA requirements.  Students must meet specific course, GPA & SAT/ACT score requirements.  Students may need to make up F grades (required) & D grades to improve GPA & meet requirements.  Summer program and courses must be NCAA approved.  Realize this process is not predictable.

47. NCAA www.eligibilitycenter.org

48. NAIA www.PlayNAIA.org If you are interested in participating in Athletics at a NAIA college you must also meet eligibility criteria. NAIA schools are typically smaller, private campuses with a focus on student-athletes.

49. MHS would like to thank you for coming tonight! Questions?