1. College Information Night for Juniors and Parents
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2016
6:30 – 8:00
PRESENTED BY
REDWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

2. Tonight’s Agenda Timeline for junior and senior year
Overview of different college and university systems
Research Tools
Q & A

3. Planning Timeline January - February
Meet in small groups with counselor to discuss senior year classes
Register for SAT/ACT
Sign up for internships or job shadows
Research & visit colleges during February break
Attend career conversations

4. Planning Timeline March - April Take or sign up for SAT/ACT
Research potential colleges
Plan another visit during April break
Make summer plans (job/internship, vacation, college visits, etc.)

5. Planning Timeline May - August
Take SAT/ACT and AP exams in May and June
RELAX!!! Enjoy vacation!
Continue to research schools
Visit schools, narrowing down list

6. Planning Timeline September - October
Take the last of your SAT/ACT exams
Finalize list of colleges
Get recommendation packets to counselors
Create accounts for your applications
Work on essays and supplements
Meet with your counselor and/or College and Career Specialist
Attend SMaRT workshops

7. 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

8. 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

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

10. Transfer Programs
Guaranteed Transfer Programs (TAG) with UC
Express Transfer Workshop at College of Marin
Saturday, January :00 to 11:30am

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

12. 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

13. 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

14. A-G College Preparatory Pattern for UC and CSU
2 years: U.S. History or U.S. History and Government, and Social Science
4 years: English
3 years: Mathematics (Algebra, Geometry, Int. Alg. Or Adv. Alg.)
2 years: Science with Lab (CSU requires one Biological Science and one Physical Science)
2 years: Language other than English (two years of same language)
1 year: Visual and Performing Arts (A single yearlong approved course)
1 year: Electives

15. 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 CR= 1100
2nd time: 550 M CR= 1100
CSU total = 550 M CR= 1150
Notes:
The CSU is not looking at the writing portion on the SAT and ACT. The CSU will only look at Critical Reading and Math.
Taking the SAT/ACT’s twice allows you to have one score for your backing and the second one will help you have an additional score (we’ll take better of the two)

16. Sonoma State Naviance Scattergram

17. San Diego State University Naviance Scattergram

18. University of California

19. 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 10th and 11th grade
SAT Reasoning test or ACT plus Writing
2 SAT Subject tests (recommended for certain majors) /examination-requirement/SAT-subject-tests/

20. 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 10th and 11th grade years only from “A-G” courses

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

22. UC Riverside Naviance Scattergram

23. UC Davis Naviance Scattergram

24. 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 (

25. WUE Example Boise State University How much would I save with WUE?
Resident tuition:
$4766
Nonresident tuition:
$18816
WUE rate (Resident x 150%):
$7149
WUE Savings:
$11,667
New Entering Freshman must have at least a 3.20 cumulative unweighted high school GPA AND ACT composite 21 or SAT composite 1060 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.

26. University of Colorado at Boulder Naviance Scattergram

27. University of Washington Naviance Scattergram

28. 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.

29. 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.

30. 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

31. University of San Francisco Naviance Scattergram

32. New York University Naviance Scattergram

33. 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.
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For dates and registration:

34. ACT vs. SAT SAT ACT What is the test content? Math: up to trig
Reading/Writing: evidence based reading, data interpretation, revision of writing in a variety of subjects.
Essay: optional
Science: Charts and data
Reading: four passages
English: stresses grammar
Writing: an essay (optional)
Is there a penalty for wrong answers? No
How is it scored?
per subject added together for a score of
2-8 for the essay in 3 areas
Reading/Analysis/Writing
1-36 for each subject, averaged for a composite score
Need more info?

35. 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; College and Career Specialist.

36. 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

37. Organization Create a calendar
Keep files (electronic and paper) for prospective colleges
Encourage your student to take notes when visiting campuses
Establish an appropriate 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.

38. Research Tools Naviance Attend College Fairs
Go to Gap Year Fair 2/27 at Drake
College and Career Center
Online Resources-some examples include:
College Navigator:
Collegeboard:
College Prowler:
Peterson’s:
rose.redwood
redwood

39. 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.

40. Financing College Use Net Price Calculator on college websites
FAFSA and Cal Grant (Process now begins in October of Senior Year)
CSS Profile
WUE
Scholarship information and deadlines on college websites

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

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