1. COLLEGE INFORMATIONNIGHT
Parents/Guardians of Juniors, c/o 2018

2. COLLEGE ADVISING STAFF 2016-2017
MELANIE AGUAS: Advisor for AC (A-Sm), AHA, CAS
ANGELA PRICE: Advisor for AC (So-Z), AMPS, BIHS, IS
MARY JACOBS: College and Career Center Assistant

3. CCC RESOURCES Berkeley Book of College Essays CCC Website and Calendar
ing Seniors Updates (Schedule Updates, Essay Readers, SAT Prep, College Visits, etc.)
Advising appointments, group or individual
We will links to make appointments via Sign Up Genius

4. HOW DO STUDENTS STAY INFORMED?
College Center Info and Hours
Sign up for the BHS E-Tree
Visit the CCC
Morning Announcements
They should check their Berkeley High School s daily

5. TESTING Deadlines (College specific) ACT vs. SAT
SAT Subject Tests (Required?)
Sending Test Scores (CSU/UC/Private schools, and do you send them all scores?)

6. TESTING CALENDAR

7. TESTING CALENDAR www.collegeboard.org
SAT Administration Dates and Deadlines
SAT Date
SAT Subject Tests Available
Registration Deadline
Late Registration Deadline
Deadline for Changes

8. COLLEGE OPPORTUNITIES
Community College (113)
CSU (23)
UC (9)
Private Schools
Out-of-state schools

9. PRIVATE COLLEGES The Common Application (700 schools)
Basic FAQ’s (Class Size, Rank, GPA weighting, etc.)
Letters of Recommendation (Who writes them, how and when to request them)
Essays

10. COMMON APP PROMPTS
1. Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story. [No change] The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience? [Revised] Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome? [Revised] Describe a problem you've solved or a problem you'd like to solve. It can be an intellectual challenge, a research query, an ethical dilemma - anything that is of personal importance, no matter the scale. Explain its significance to you and what steps you took or could be taken to identify a solution. [No change] Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others. [Revised] 6. Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more? [New] 7. Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you've already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your own design. [New]

11. NON-COMMON APPLICATION SCHOOLS
Procedures for requesting and sending required documents
Each school is different

12. COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Various opportunities – General Education for transfer, certificate options
College AND career consideration
Students can complete General Education at community colleges for most majors
Students must also complete Major Preparatory courses which are critical to admission to many transfer majors

13. A-G COURSES

14. CSU APPLICATIONS 1 application for all 23 CSU campuses
Applications open October 1st and can be found at csumentor.edu
Baseline GPA of 2.0 (10th and 11th grade weighted)

15. CSU REQUIREMENTS Minimum GPA of 2.0 (10th & 11th grades, a-g courses)
Either SAT or ACT without Writing
No essay or recommendation letters required unless applying for EOP
Application Process: Test scores, transcripts
Watch for deadlines and requests
Create and check student account portals frequently

16. WHAT IS EOP?

17. UC APPLICATIONS 1 application for all 9 undergraduate UC campuses
Application opens in August
Freshmen Admission Eligibility Requirements: GPA, coursework, and testing – ACT or SAT with Essay/Writing portions. Some schools/majors require SAT Subject Tests – check websites
Coursework based on “a-g” courses completed in 10th and 11th grade
Minimum 3.0 weighted GPA

18. UC APPLICATIONS
How does UC calculate the GPA of a high school applicant who is a California resident?
In calculating the GPA for admission consideration, UC uses all UC- approved “a-g” courses a student took between the summer before 10th grade through the summer following 11th grade. Additionally, UC will grant up to eight semesters (with no more than four semesters coming from 10th grade) of honors weight for grades of C or better in AP, IB, UC-approved Honors Level, and transferable college courses. 

19. UC APPLICATIONS
When it comes to exam by credit here is the distinction between SL exams and HL exams:
(From UC admissions website) International Baccalaureate exam credits
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Organization awards either a diploma or a certificate for individual IB exams. UC awards students who complete the IB diploma with a score of 30 or above with 30 quarter (20 semester) units toward their UC degree. Students who receive IB certificates with scores of 5, 6 or 7 on Higher Level exams will receive 8 quarter (5.3 semester) units.
Designated examinations are awarded elective units which may be applied to UC graduation requirements for specific subjects and/or for general education/breadth requirements, as determined by each campus.
Students or counselors should refer to individual campus catalogs/bulletins for more information on how subject credit may be granted.
The units granted for IB exams are not counted toward the maximum number of credits required for declaration of a major or the maximum number of units a student may accumulate prior to graduation. Students who enter the UC with IB credit do not have to declare a major earlier than other students, nor are they required to graduate earlier.

20. UC PERSONAL INSIGHT QUESTIONS
Applicants are asked to respond to 4 out of 8 Personal Insight prompts pertaining to these topics: 1) Leadership 2) Creativity 3) Talent/skill 4) Taking advantage of educational opportunities/ overcoming educational barriers 5) Overcoming challenges 6) Favorite academic subject 7) How you made your school/community a better place 8) What sets you apart from other applicants
Each response must be 350 words maximum
Each response is weighted equally

21. FINANCIAL AID
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid): Application opens October 1, 2017
Loans
Grants – Cal Grants
Scholarships
Financial Aid Packages from Private Schools

22. COLLEGE FAIRS
BHS College Fair Sunday, April 30, 2017 Jacket Gym 10:00am – 12:00pm*: Case Studies 1:00pm – 4:00pm*: Fair *Times Tentative

23. COLLEGE FAIRS
NACAC College Fair Saturday, April 29, 2017 Cow Palace, Daly City, CA 1:30pm – 4:30pm
WACAC College Fair Saturday, May 6, 2017 St. Mary’s College, Moraga, CA 1:00pm – 4:00pm

24. WHAT SHOULD YOUR STUDENT DO NOW?
Keep/get their grades up
Ensure they meet a-g course requirements
Register for SAT or ACT (at least one by Fall) – Fee waivers are available in the CCC
Check in with Academic Counselor
Secure writers for Letters of Rec. before summer – Counselor/College Advisor and 1-2 teachers (varies by school)

25. THANK YOU!