1. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2015 6:30 – 7:30 PRESENTED BY REDWOOD HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELING DEPARTMENT College Information Night for Juniors and Parents

2. Tonight’s Agenda Overview of different college and university systems Testing timeline for junior and senior year Research Tools

3. RHS Counseling Activities Next Semester January-small group meetings with your counselor to begin course selection for senior year, college entrance testing and using Naviance for research. Late February through the spring-individual conferences for students only. SMART workshops

4. California Community Colleges What do they offer?  Transfer pathway to 4 year colleges and universities  Vocational programs which are skill based programs for job readiness  Associate Degree which is a 60 unit two year college degree

5. Benefits of Attending a Community College  Cost  Smaller class sizes = Access to teachers and professors  Transfer programs  Housing options at some campuses  www.cccco.edu www.cccco.edu

6. Transfer Programs Guaranteed Transfer Programs (TAG) with UC http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/transfer /guarantee/ http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/transfer /guarantee/ www.assist.org Express Transfer Workshop at College of Marin  Saturday, January 9 2016 10:00 to 11:30am

7. California State Universities Top 33% of CA high school graduates 23 Campuses Each campus has distinct student populations and programs

8. The CSU System Largest, the most diverse, and one of the most affordable university systems in the country Hands on learning preparing students to successfully enter the workforce CSU system awards more than half of the bachelor's degrees and a third of the master's degrees granted in California

9. CSU Admission Requirements The CSU admissions requirements include:  High school “A-G” college prep courses (with grade of C or better)  GPA: from a-g courses only  Test Scores: SAT Reasoning (math and critical reading) or ACT

10. A-G College Preparatory Pattern for UC and CSU a) 2 years: U.S. History or U.S. History and Government, and Social Science b) 4 years: English c) 3 years: Mathematics (Algebra, Geometry, Int. Alg. Or Adv. Alg.) d) 2 years: Science with Lab (CSU requires one Biological Science and one Physical Science) e) 2 years: Language other than English (two years of same language) f) 1 year: Visual and Performing Arts (A single yearlong approved course) g) 1 year: Electives https://hs-articulation.ucop.edu/agcourselist#/list/details/1327/

11. Tests & Scores The CSU accepts the SAT or ACT. CSU only looks at Critical Reading and Math portion of SAT. If a student submits multiple score reports the highest score earned in each single sub score of the examination is used. Example:  1st time: 500 M + 600 CR= 1100  2nd time: 550 M + 550 CR= 1100  CSU total = 550 M + 600 CR= 1150

12. Sonoma State Naviance Scattergram

13. San Diego State University Naviance Scattergram

14. University of California

15. UC Admission Requirements Eligibility v. Selection Eligibility (top 9% of CA high school graduates)  Completion of 15 “A-G” courses (with grade of C or better)  Minimum GPA of 3.0 in “A-G” courses in the 10 th and 11 th grade  SAT Reasoning test or ACT plus Writing  2 SAT Subject tests (recommended for certain majors) http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/freshman/requirements /examination-requirement/SAT-subject-tests/ http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/freshman/requirements /examination-requirement/SAT-subject-tests/

16. UC Admission Requirements Eligibility v. Selection Selection-admissions is not guaranteed to campus of choice Academic Factors: A-G courses taken - including number of courses completed beyond the minimum required Test Scores Honors - UC Approved Honors, AP, IB or College Coursework completed GPA - Weighted GPA calculated from 10 th and 11 th grade years only from “A-G” courses

17. UC Admission Requirements Eligibility v. Selection Non Academic Factors o Leadership positions o Special talents and awards o Perseverance in overcoming challenges & hardships

18. UC Riverside Naviance Scattergram

19. UC Davis Naviance Scattergram

20. Out of State Public Universities Wide array of options throughout the U.S.-requires research Admissions requirements and applications used vary by institution Tuition and fees are higher than in-state public schools Many public universities in the Western states participate in the Western Undergraduate Exchange Program – WUE (http://wiche.edu/wue)http://wiche.edu/wue

21. WUE Example Resident tuition:$4621 Nonresident tuition:$117473 WUE rate (Resident x 150%):$6932 WUE Savings:$10,541 How much would I save with WUE? Boise State University New Entering Freshman must have at least a 3.20 cumulative unweighted high school GPA AND ACT composite 21 or SAT critical reading and math combined 980 to receive the WUE. Additional students will be considered based on resource availability. High School students with college credits will be considered based on their high school GPA and test scores.

22. University of Colorado at Boulder Naviance Scatter gram

23. University of Washington Naviance Scatter gram

24. Private Colleges and Universities 1400 in the United States – 75 in California Worthy of consideration: Value, financial Aid, four year graduation rate and class size. Students can enter a private university after high school or transfer from community college after completing GE requirements.

25. Entrance Requirements Subject Requirements vary by institution, but generally resemble the California “A-G” pattern. Testing Requirements also vary by institution, but will be one or a combination of the following:  SAT Reasoning  ACT  SAT Subject  Check with the university to find out number of exams required or recommended.  Certain subjects may be required or recommended.

26. Applications Vary by institution, but many use the Common Application. Holistic Review Many private institutions may also require supplemental information such as:  Additional essays  Interview  Sample work

27. University of San Francisco Naviance Scatter gram

28. New York University Naviance Scatter gram

29. College Entrance Testing All juniors should take the SAT and/or the ACT in spring semester of junior year. Time for retakes in the fall of senior year Take SAT Subject tests in May or June if they are required or recommended for colleges that you are interested in.  http://www.compassprep.com/admissions_req_subjects.aspx http://www.compassprep.com/admissions_req_subjects.aspx For dates and registration:  www.sat.collegeboard.org www.sat.collegeboard.org  www.actstudent.org www.actstudent.org

30. Role of Parents in College Planning Process Appreciate your teen for who they are Listen and be mindful of stress reduction Have a conversation with your student about expected costs and family contribution Keep an open mind and allow your student to own the process Emphasize that the goal is for students to find options which allow them to be happy and successful both personally and academically

31. Role of Student in College Planning Process This is your opportunity to take responsibility for choices about your future. Opportunity to develop important life skills: research, decision making, self-reflection, organization. Utilize resources available to you: parents; school counselor; Paula Vantrease.

32. Organization Create a calendar Keep files (electronic and paper) for prospective colleges Encourage your student to take notes when visiting campuses Establish an appropriate email address for college communications Keep a master list of all usernames and passwords Consider setting aside time every one to two weeks to check in with your student and review progress.

33. Research Tools Naviance Attend College Fairs College and Career Center Online Resources-some examples include:  College Navigator: www.thecollegenavigator.com/www.thecollegenavigator.com/  Collegeboard: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-search https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-search  College Prowler: http://colleges.niche.com/search/ http://colleges.niche.com/search/  Peterson’s: www.petersons.com/college-search.aspxwww.petersons.com/college-search.aspx

34. Exploring Colleges It is best to reserve spots on official tours early, especially around school holidays Students are allowed up to three days of warranted absences for college visits Visit local colleges to get a sense of small vs. large, private vs. public etc. Approximately 100 college representatives visit Redwood each fall.

35. What are colleges looking for? Evaluation of applications varies by school, but most put emphasis on grades in academic classes and test scores. www.nacacnet.org/studentinfo/articles/Pages/Factors-in-the- Admission-Decision.aspx Other factors considered may include: Essays Recommendations Activities Special Skills, talents, awards, community service and passions

36. What are colleges looking for? (cont’d) Some examples of where to find this information: UC System: http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/freshman/how- applications-reviewed/ http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/freshman/how- applications-reviewed/ CSU System https://secure.csumentor.edu/planning/high_school/eligibi lity_index.asp https://secure.csumentor.edu/planning/high_school/eligibi lity_index.asp University of Denver: www.du.edu/apply/admission/apply/firstyear/standards.ht ml www.du.edu/apply/admission/apply/firstyear/standards.ht ml Colleges have this information on their websites

37. Financing College Use Net Price Calculator on college websites FAFSA and Cal Grant (January 2016) CSS Profile WUE Scholarship information and deadlines on college websites

38. Redwood Counseling Staff Kristina Brown, Counselor Jeff David, Counselor Candace Gulden, Counselor Lynne Kennedy, Counselor Suzanne Ledbetter, Records Secretary Ian Scott, Counselor Nicole Tafoya, Counseling Secretary Paula Vantrease, College & Career Specialist Tami Wall, Counselor Students please ask questions and seek our help throughout the college planning process. We are here to support you.