1. Welcome to Junior Parent/Student Night!
Prep for College
Presenter: Julie Shin (P - Z)
Counselors:
Janet Schaad (A - Go)
John Sullivan (Gr – O)
Jenny Beglin (iPath / ROP)
Guidance Tech: Jenel Nia (College & Career Center) *

2. Agenda CAASPP / EAP Testing for Juniors College types SAT vs ACT
Timeline: Spring, Summer, Fall
Naviance
More To Come
Questions

3. CAASPP / EAP This Spring
Test dates will be in early April
CAASPP testing replaced the STAR test for CA high school juniors.
The results on the exam are used as part of the Early Assessment Program with the CSU system.
Thus, students need to take the CAASPP very seriously and do their best on the exam.

4. CAASPP / EAP & College Readiness
CAASPP Level / Test Scores
Next Steps
READY
EAP Standard Exceeded
English: ACT 22+, SAT 500+
AP Lang/Lit: 3+
Math: ACT 23+, SAT 550+, AP Calc or Stats: 3+
May enroll directly in college level courses upon admission to CSU
CONDITIONALLY READY
EAP Standard Met
English: ACT 19-21, SAT
Math: ACT 20-22, SAT
English: 12th grade ERWC, AP, or IB
Math: 12th grade course with Alg 2 prerequisite
NOT YET READY*
EAP Standard Nearly Met or Not Met
English: (at or below) ACT 18, SAT 450
Math: (at or below) ACT 19, SAT 480
Take EPT and/or ELM Exams
Exempt = College Ready
Not Exempt = Early Start Program
*Students who are deemed Not Yet Ready are more likely to spend more time in remedial courses and thus spend more money in their undergraduate years. For example, graduating in 6 years as opposed to 4 will result in:
~Approximately $16,000 extra per year for two years (~$30,000.00)

5. College Types UC CSU Western Exchange Community College Private
Trade / Technical

6. University of California
Serves top 1/8 of high school graduates
MINIMUM GPA of 3.0 to apply
Comprehensive Review includes:
“a - g” courses in grades 10 – 11
Number of “a - g” and AP/Honors courses
SAT or ACT with Writing scores (single best sitting)
Quality and rigor of the senior year
Extra-curricular activities, special talents, leadership experience, insight questions *

7. UC Eligibility in the Local Context
Top 9% ELC from high school identified by self-reported grades on UC app and:
Must have completed 11/15 “a - g” courses
Must have at least a 3.0 GPA
Results shown on “Application Status” page
after application deadline and review.
Applications will be automatically screened by UC system upon submission.

8. UC Entering Class of 2016
Admit rate ranged from 18% at UCLA to 76% at Merced
Average GPA range was 3.36 at Merced to 4.31 at Berkeley & UCLA
Average test score range was 22/1650 at Merced to 32/2070 at Berkeley.
Average cost of attendance for the UC system is $33,000 *

9. UC best bets… Do the best you can in “a - g” courses
Take advantage of other academic/ leadership/unique opportunities
Take SAT or ACT in junior year. Continue to retest to get best scores and complete testing in Nov/Dec of senior year
Remember SAT subject tests are no longer required, but suggested for Engineering and science majors
Apply to numerous UC campuses

10. California State University
Serves top 1/3 of high school graduates
CSU admissions based on “a - g’s”, GPA(10th&11th), and test scores.
Requires SAT or ACT without writing-either is accepted
Students ranked on Eligibility Index (formula based on GPA/SAT/ACT calculation)
Average cost from $19,628 (Monterey Bay) to $26,158 (SDSU) on-campus per year. CSUF commuter $16,410 per year.
Early Assessment Program (ELM and EPT) tests taken by all juniors in spring – this is the CAASPP!
Early Start Program - mandatory remediation during summer after graduation *

11. 2 categories of impaction
CSU Impaction:
“IMPACTION DOES NOT MEAN IMPOSSIBLE”
Number of eligible candidates far exceed the number of spaces and instructional resources
2 categories of impaction
Impacted Majors - if you don’t get your 1st choice, you may be moved to an alternative major
Impacted Campus - impaction is a protection of over crowding & about being able to serve admitted students. *

12. CSU Best bets… Do the best you can in “a - g” courses.
Take other courses related to your major interest.
Continue to retest to get the best scores & complete testing in Nov. of senior year.
SAT subject tests are not required, but may be suggested for impacted majors.
Apply to numerous CSU’s including local admissions area school -CSUF *

13. Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
Residents of WICHE states may enroll at participating two- and four-year college programs outside of their home state at a reduced tuition rate.
WICHE states include: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming.
WUE gives students from WICHE states affordable access to programs that may not be available in their home state or that are not impacted.
Website: wiche.edu/wue *

14. Private/Independent Colleges
75 Independents in California alone
9 out of 10 students receive financial assistance
Most schools guarantee 4 year graduation
Every admission file is personally reviewed- can show “demonstrated interest”
Classes are smaller, personal attention
Costs and admissions standards vary widely
Test scores can open access for merit aid *

15. California Community Colleges
All students should take “a - g” requirements, especially MATH if they wish to be in a Transfer Program.
Counseling 100 for seniors at SOHS
Transfer Programs/AA & AS/Certificates
Average cost $1400/year
No SAT or ACT testing required *

16. Trade/Technical Schools
Specialty schools such as Le Cordon Bleu in Pasadena, Fashion Institute of Technology in LA, etc.
All have different entrance requirements - check with admissions
Most have financial aid available as well
Be cautious of for-profit schools *

17. ACT/SAT All colleges accept either/both tests
Official testing starts in Spring and goes through December of senior year
Try both tests and decide which one is best for you-that is the one to prep/retest
SAT II Subject Tests- recommended for STEM majors- Math Level II and science. Can take 3 in 1 sitting. *

18. SAT/ACT Practice Test at SOHS
Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017
Location: Career Center
Time: 7:45 am to 12 pm
Bring: Calculator, Pencils, Snack (optional)
FIRST 30 to sign up!
Sign up by – or at Ms. Shin’s office.

19. Financial Aid & Scholarships
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and CSS profile
Factors that determine a family’s financial strength
Schools determine distribution of funds as financial aid packages
Research independent sources of scholarship funding
Athletes should register with the NCAA
Financial Aid Night in October with Ms. Nia
FAFSA (CSS Profile) – submit beginning January 1 with income estimates;
Factors that determine a family’s financial strength – assets, liabilities, family size, number of students in college at one time
Schools determine the distribution of funds in financial aid packages - may include loan, scholarship, grant or work-study; this information is typically relayed at the time of admission or following
use community ties and the career center to do scholarship research; scholarships do not require fees for application
prospective college athletes may access NCAA clearing house on the web

20. Timeline: Spring Review graduation requirements College Visits
Look for scholarships / speak with Ms. Nia
Naviance- College Search & Supermatch
May start Counselor Questionnaire
Think about teacher recommendation letters
NCAA Clearinghouse (eligibilitycenter.org)
SAT – March 11, May 6, June 3 (collegeboard.org)
SAT Subject Tests—May 6, June 3
ACT – April 8, June 10 (act.org)
Finish Jr. Year STRONG!

21. Timeline: Summer
Log onto Common App (after August 1st) (
Work on essay
Visit more colleges (Reach, Match, Likely)
Register for September ACT, October SAT
Work on Counselor Questionnaire

22. Timeline: Fall (Seniors Already?)
STUDENTS SHOULD:
Make an appointment with their Guidance Counselor in the fall after completing Naviance and counselor questionnaire tasks
Early Action/Early Decision deadlines require an earlier meeting
Participate in the Guidance College Visits!!!!!!
If a student has a school on their list
Request transcripts through Guidance Office
Take SATs/ ACTs again in fall if you need or want to
Send official SAT/ACT scores to colleges through collegeboard.org and act.org

23. NACAC tips for parents: Dos and don’ts for college admissions
Do learn about the college admission process
Do discuss restrictions up front
Don’t limit choices based on fees
Do remind your child of deadlines
Do listen and offer advice when asked
Don’t make decisions for your son or daughter
Do encourage and celebrate
The National Association for College Admission Counseling has provided the following tips for parents
Restrictions –distance and finance; can be difficult to anticipate financial aid offers;
Be a sounding board to help your son or daughter walk through their own thought process, you can be a huge support to them during a really stressful transition
Encourage the smaller meeting of deadlines as well as the acceptance letters – it is a long process; work together and help your student thrive and survive their senior year

24. Parent Responsibilities
Review Naviance- help student develop a list of prospective schools
Help student think of majors to apply under
Accompany student on college visits

25. Naviance Family Connection
Long ID; Password: Short ID (numbers only!)

26. What Does It Do?

27. What Does It Do?
Produces scatter grams of acceptances, denials, waitlists

28. What Does It Do?
It tells you how you can send applications

29. More To Come…. PSAT results will be dispersed this month
SAT/ACT Practice Test & Scoring with Ms. Shin (Feb. 25)
Junior meetings in the Career Center with Ms. Shin & Ms. Nia – students will sign into Naviance, find the counselor questions, and explore colleges. We will meet again with them as Seniors in the Fall.
We will meet with each senior in the fall with specifics on graduation and/or the application process.

30. Thank you for attending!
General Q & A – 10 minutes
If you have a specific question about your student, please set up an appointment with your student’s counselor. *