1. SENIOR FALL 2016 PRESENTATION
A-E Ms. Yun
F-LON Ms. Dillon
LOO-RN Ms. Webb
RO-Z Mr. Young
College/Career Counselor Mr. Elizondo
EL Counselor Ms. Lozano

2. QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
Am I on track to graduate? What are my plans/goals after graduation? What do I need to do to get there? What other things do I need to do to prepare for life after HS?

3. Senior jeopardy
START GAME

4. SENIOR YEAR TIMELINE October - December
Attend College Fairs & Visits
Make a list of colleges to apply to (Reliable, Range, Reach)
Complete Brag Sheet & ask for letters of recommendation.
Complete applications for UC/CSU’s and other universities
** NEW for Class of Link Common App to Naviance!
Register for SAT/ACT Exams (+ Writing for UC’s)
Complete Local Scholarship Application - Everyone should do this!
Research National Scholarship Opportunities (Fastweb)
** NEW for Class of 2017 – FAFSA Application available Oct 1st
Make sure to check your transcript for correct grades!
Grade corrections/changes must be submitted by 10/12 to counselor
GPAs for Cal Grants will be submitted by district on 10/19
Check transcript for correct grades!
GPA’s will be submitted by district on 10/19
Grade corrections/change submissions must be submitted by 10/12!

5. SENIOR YEAR TIMELINE January - March
Complete applications for universities with later deadlines
Request Mid-Year Reports from counselor, if necessary
Follow up on your applications and check school portals
Research scholarships and continue applying
Start applying to community colleges

6. SENIOR YEAR TIMELINE April - June
Track acceptances, rejections and waitlists.
Avoid senioritis. Acceptances doesn’t mean you can stop working.
Review SAR and compare financial aid packages.
Prep and take AP exams.
Notify school of intent to register by May 1st.
Complete enrollment paperwork for college you will attend.
Arrange for final transcripts to be sent to colleges.

7. REGISTERING FOR SAT/ACT
SAT DATE
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
LATE REGISTRATION
Nov 5th
Oct 7th
Oct 25th (online)
Dec 3rd
Nov 3rd
Nov 22nd (online)
ACT DATE
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
LATE REGISTRATION
Oct 22nd
Nov 4th
Sept 30
Dec 10th
Nov 18th

8. REQUESTING TEST SCORES
SAT
ACT
Scores must be sent directly from testing service
Get 4 for the price of admission.
UC – Highest score in ONE sitting. Requires Writing portion.
CSU – Takes highest score from MULTIPLE sittings. No Writing.
Fee Waivers available.

9. APPLICATION DEADLINES
Rolling admissions
Can submit application at convenience.
Notified within 4 weeks of application submission
Regular Decision (most common)
Application submitted by college deadline date
Evaluated and notified during spring semester
Early Action
Not binding.
Process is highly selective.
Students are notified of decision and allowed to apply to other school.
Early Decision
Application submitted by Nov. 1st of senior year.
Decision made around mid-December
Required to sign acceptance of admissions – BINDING.

10. GPA Unweighted GPA – Graduation GPA
All courses (academic and elective) are averaged into the GPA. Grade forgiveness.
Weighted GPA – Ranking GPA
All courses (academic and elective) are averaged. Grade forgiveness.
1 additional grade point for Honors and AP courses
College Admissions GPA
A-G courses calculated ONLY.
10th & 11th grades + summers before, in-between, and after.
Weight for Honors and AP
CSU Mentor GPA Calculator
CSU Mentor GPA Calculator

11. PAYING FOR COLLEGE
Always check the box “Yes” on financial aid questions on applications!
Questions about parent income may be optional - but not if you want financial aid.
Complete FAFSA and apply!
IMPORTANT DATES:
Financial Aid Night Oct 5th, Toyota Mtg 6PM
Local Scholarship Wkshp Oct 12th, Lunch
Local Scholarship Deadline Dec 2nd in Counseling Office
FAFSA Oct 1 – March 2
CSS Profile Check with schools

12. IMPORTANT DATES CSU Application Oct 1 – Nov 30 UC Application
Private Schools
Check school website
UC App Workshop
Oct 17th, CC, Lunch/After-School
CSU Application Workshop
Nov 5th, CC, Lunch/After-School
Common App Workshop
TBD – See Mr. Elizondo
ECC Honors Rep

13. IMPORTANT DEADLINES FAFSA March 2nd CSS Profile Check with school
ECC Counselor at THS
TBD
ECC Senior Presentation
TBA, After Jan 1st
El Camino PRIORITY Registration Deadline
March 31, 2017

14. PRIORITY REGISTRATION FOR EL CAMINO
El Camino matriculation must be completed by March 31, 2017 for PRIORTY registration in the fall of 2017.
Four Steps to Matriculation:
Step 1: Apply for Admission  in the Admissions Office.  Declare an educational goal such as program certificate, Associate degree, or transfer to a four–year college or university.
Step 2: Take English and Math placement test in the Assessment/Testing Center. 
Step 3: Online Orientation through MyECC.  
Step 4: Students who complete Online Orientation must bring in the confirmation page to make a 30 minute counseling appointment for an Educational Plan.

15. ECC Honors Transfer Program
Must have a minimum 3.1 GPA
Must submit a separate application – March 31st, 2017
Priority admission consideration for universities
Priority registration at ECC
Smaller class sizes
Increased interaction with transfer counselors
Permanent notation of participation in honors program on transcript

16. HOW TO ORDER TRANSCRIPTS
Pay for transcripts at ASB Office
Fee to order a transcript for $2
Bring receipt with proof of payment to Counseling Office
Transcripts can be sent electronically or mail.
Transcript requests can take 3-5 days to process to order in advance.
Please make sure your name, SSN, address, etc
are correct on your transcript!

17. ADDITIONAL TIPS & SUGGESTIONS
Maintain your academic integrity!
Have professional account dedicated to college apps, financial aid, & check it frequently.
Make a spreadsheet of schools you apply to, deadlines, login info for school portals, contacts, and supplemental materials needed.
Document everything and keep a file.
Get a “Certificate of Mailing” when using snail mail.
Give teachers/counselors ample time to write a letter of rec.

18. HOW CAN COUNSELORS HELP SENIORS?
Counseling Appts & Drop-ins (during break/lunch)
THS Counseling Website
“Torrance High School Counselors” Facebook Page
Graduation Credit and College Eligibility Checks
College/Career Center (A106)
College Searches & Career/Personality Inventories on Naviance
College Visits on Campus
College Applications Workshops
Local Scholarship Program
Secondary School Reports and Letters of Recommendation
El Camino Matriculation
Financial Aid Night
Provide personal, career, and academic counseling

19. HELPFUL RESOURCES College Week Live www.collegeweeklive.com
California Colleges
CA Community Colleges
Assoc. of Independent CA Colleges
CSU Mentor
UC Application
FAFSA
Fastweb
My Majors
My Next Move
CA Career Zone
Admissions by Source School
UC Personal Insight Questions
Personal Insight Questions Guide
Personal Insight Questions Video

20. UC Freshman Admit Data Campus AVG GPA AVG SAT AVG ACT Berkeley 4.42
30-34
UCLA
3.9 – 4.41
29-33
UCSD
31 or higher
UCI
4.10
1852 28
UCSB
27-32
UCSC
25-31
UCR
3.76
23-29
UCD
3.92 – 4.23
1770 +
27 -32
UCM
19-27

21. CSU freshman admit data
Campus
AVG GPA
AVG SAT
AVG ACT
Bakersfield
3.2
912 19
Channel Islands
3.22
Chico
3.44
967 21
Dominguez Hills
3.13
940 20
East Bay
3.14
895
Fresno
3.34
905
Fullerton
3.53
1028
Humboldt
3.18
Long Beach
3.5
1051 23
Los Angeles
874 18
Maritime
21-27
Monterey Bay
3.52
992

22. CSU freshman admit data
Campus
AVG GPA
AVG SAT
AVG ACT
Northridge
3.18
927
Pomona
3.5
1062 24
Sacramento
3.3
973 21
San Bernadino
3.24
900 18
San Diego
3.85
1174 27
San Francisco
San Jose
1042 22
San Luis Obispo
4.4
1352 30
San Marcos
986
Sonoma
3.21
1040
Stanislaus
3.36
938 20