1. JUNIOR PARENT MEETING Counselors
Danielle Lageman (A-G)
Jon Morris (H-O)
Alfonso Gonzalez (P-Z)
Scholarship Coordinator
Alexa Restad

2. AGENDA
PSAT Results
High School Graduation & College Entrance Requirements
Choosing the Right College for Your Student
The Application Process
Financial Aid
Junior Counseling / Choosing Classes for Senior Year
Upcoming Dates

3. SYHS GUIDANCE WEBSITE

4. PSAT/NMSQT What is the PSAT? “Preliminary SAT” – Practice for SAT I
2 Parts
Reading/Writing ( range)
Math ( range)
= Total ( range)
Allows students to see strengths and weaknesses as they prepare for SAT Reasoning Test
Full report online – studentscores.collegeboard.org
Link to Khan Academy for practice recommendations – satpractice.org

6. Junior Year… Areas of Focus –Spring/Summer
Grades
Begin taking SAT or ACT and prep courses if necessary
Research colleges and visit campuses
Summer enrichment options

7. SY Graduation Requirements
English credits (4 yrs)
Math credits (3 yrs)
Science credits (3 yrs)
Physical Education credits (2yrs)
World Cultures credits (1 yr)
US History credits (1 yr)
Government/Economics credits (1 yr)
Visual/Perf Arts/World Lang/CTE credits (1 yr)
Electives credits_____
Total credits

8. CSU/UC “A-G” SUBJECT Requirements
CP English yrs
Math (Alg 1, Geom & Alg 2 or Math 101,201,301) yrs, 4 recommended for UC
Lab Science (Life & Physical) yrs, 3 recommended for UC
Social Science yrs
Foreign Language yrs, 3 recommended for UC
Visual/Performing Art yr
CP Elective yr
Entrance Tests: SAT I or ACT
SAT II no longer required
All courses must be UC certified (P) – College Prep
Approved SYHS A-G course list available on Guidance page under registration guide link

9. Admission Tests (SAT I) Reasoning Test
Reading/Writing ( scale)
Math ( scale)
Essay (optional: 2-8 scale)
4 free score reports per exam
ACT plus Writing (Composite max 36)
(SAT II) Subject Tests
No longer required for UC’s although may be recommended for some majors (Math, Engineering)). Students should also check with private/out-of-state schools

10. Which SAT scores will colleges use?
University of California (UC)
Best total score from single SAT
Require Essay
Send score to one school
California State Universities (CSU)
Best scores from separate test dates (Reading, M)
Do not use Essay score
CSU mentor code
Private/Independent
Varies, check with each school

11. SPRING TEST DATES SAT ACT March 11 (SAT Reasoning only) May 6 June 3
January 21
March 11 (SAT Reasoning only)
May 6
June 3
New date – August 26
ACT
February 11
April 8
June 10
Additional tests will be held in the fall
SAT Prep classes will be available prior to the March exams

12. SAT Catalyst Program February 25 and 26 www.catalystprep.com
9am – 1pm on Saturday, February 25th & Sunday, February 26th . Students attend both days
$175, enroll by Wednesday, February 22nd at 6pm.
To enroll, visit and click on “Bootcamp Sign-Up” on the website menu bar. For more information or call
Follow up webinars available

13. Choosing a College “How to Start”
Communicate with your student
Discuss wants and needs
Each side should discuss what is important?
Location / Size
Academics / Majors
- careeronestop.org – interest/skills profiler
Campus Appeal /Atmosphere
Long term benefits
- cacareerzone.org/budget – lifestyle calculator
Total Cost – Including aid
Percentage of students who graduate in 4 years

14. Narrow the field Types of schools Community college
California State University (CSU)
University of California (UC)
Private or Independent
In or out-of-state
Prioritize
Can have a “reach school” & a “sure bet”
Use checklist for comparison

15. THE COST OF COLLEGE
Living on campus: fees/tuition, books/supplies, room/board & miscellaneous per year
Community College $14,500 (living at home $3,100)
CSU $25,000
UC $33,000
PRIVATE/Out of State $50,000 and up
Approximate averages, varies with each campus. Fees continue to rise annually.

16. Factors influencing decisions

17. Application Requirements
Cal State University (CSU) – Self reported grades and courses
10-11th Academic (A-G) GPA (Cal Poly 9-11 (A-G) GPA)
SAT/ACT – Math and Reasoning
University of California (UC) – Self reported grades and courses
10-11th Academic (A-G) GPA
SAT/ACT – Math, Reasoning and writing
SAT II – recommended for some majors
Insight questions – 4 short interview style responses
Extra-curricular Activities
Private Colleges – Transcript
SAT/ACT and possibly SAT II
Essay
Letters of Recommendation
Mid-Year Reports

18. What PRIVATE Colleges want
Grades / Overall GPA
Strength of high school course selections
Admission Test Score
Essay
Teacher and counselor recommendations
Class rank
Student’s demonstrated interest
Personal accomplishments
Personality characteristics
Courses in progress Senior year

19. Sources of Information
College Fairs
Campus visits
College reps
Internet search tools/websites
- Collegeview.com
- Californiacolleges.edu
College catalogs,
resources handbooks

20. IMPORTANT Websites Under “Departments” click on “Guidance”
Santa Ynez High School
Under “Departments” click on “Guidance”
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UC (University of California)
CSU (California State University)
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
College Board
ACT

21. CALIFORNIA COLLEGES WEBSITE

22. Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)

23. When to Apply Online applications October – November 30
UC’s & CSU’s - November filing period
Online applications October – November 30
Private/Independent vary, often in December & January
Early Decision (binding) vs.
Early Action (non-binding)

24. College Planning Timeline
Spring
- Exploration time
- Take SATs and/or ACT exams
- Evaluate senior classes
Summer
- Visit colleges
Fall Take test prep courses
- Parent meeting
- Gather and complete applications
- Check financial aid Profile and get pin number
- Take final SATs and/or ACT

25. NCAA / NAIA
NCAA website: .html
Division I or Division II schools
“Clearinghouse” eligibility
NAIA website:

26. Financial Aid Scholarships/Grants (gift aid)
Special talents
Cal Grant
Pell Grant
BEOG Grant
Educational Loans (parent/student)
Stafford (subsidized or unsubsidized)
Private
Work Study (part-time work)
Combination of sources

27. It all starts here. . . The Major Money Sources
Uncle Sam (Federal)
FAFSA – 2016 taxes
California (State)
Cal Grant
The Colleges

28. Other sources . . . Scholarship search Academic Special talents
Ethnicity
Family history
Parent employment
College majors
Unusual circumstances
Miscellaneous
Scholarship/Loan combination

29. Junior Counseling Powerpoint presentation 12th grade course selection
Transcript review
College selection & application information. Will include Community College, Vocational and 4-Year info
Week of Jan 30 – US History classes

30. Choosing Classes for Senior Year
Begin by meeting all graduation requirements
Know and understand college admissions requirements
All students must have full schedule (6 classes)
Some classes have OJT requirements (Restaurant, Sports Medicine) allowing students to have a free 5th or 6th period
Inquire about Allan Hancock College concurrent enrollment courses to receive college credit
Any online BYU courses must be completed this summer to fulfill UC subject requirements and be placed on our transcript

31. ENJOY THE JOURNEY! UPCOMING DATES
February 25 and 26 – Catalyst SAT Prep
April 5 – Open House
April – Spring Break
March 28- April 28 – Smarter Balanced testing
College/Career Readiness
May AP testing
May 25 – Last day of School
ENJOY THE JOURNEY!