1. College Information Night Class of 2019

2. Are you on track for graduation?
Know your graduation requirements
Be an expert of YOUR own academic history
Understand your H.S transcript
credits
A-G

3. Postsecondary Plans... 4-year University
California public universities
CSU system – 23 campuses
UC system – 10 campuses
Private Universities
Over 75 colleges in California
Community Colleges
114 Community Colleges in California
Students can complete 2 years at community college, then transfer to a 4-year university (must fulfill transfer requirements)
Vocational Schools - Universal Technical Institute, Carrington College

4. Degrees…what’s the difference?
Associate's Degree – A degree you earn after attending a community college for about 2 years
Bachelor's Degree – A degree you earn after attending a university for about 4 years
Professional Degree – A degree you earn after you graduate from a 4 year university and THEN you continue your education in graduate school (2 yrs + )

5. Schools - UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UC Los Angeles etc.
A-G Requirements - minimum
Academic Rigor - Honors, AP, College classes prefered
GPA - minimum 3.0
SAT/ACT - per sitting
Personal Insight Questions
Community Involvement
Leadership Activities
14 - Points for Comprehensive Review
Deadlines for required documents vary
A-G Requirements - minimum more college prep classes makes you more competitive!

6. Deadlines for required documents vary Impaction - College & Major
Schools - San Jose State University, Sacramento State University, CSU East Bay, etc.
A-G Requirements
GPA - minimum 2.0
SAT/ACT - superscore
CSU Eligibility Index
GPA X SAT or ACT
Deadlines for required documents vary
Impaction - College & Major

7. Private Colleges A-G Requirements + Admissions Deadlines vary
Early Decision
Early Action
Regular Decision
GPA - min. varies by institution
SAT/ACT - varies by institution
Demonstrated Interest is important
Deadlines for required documents vary
WUE -Western Undergraduate Exchange -helps with cost
Additional application, deadlines may vary
Not all majors qualify
CommonApp.org
CSS Profile -Financial Aid Information

8. 114 Schools across the state
Only a High School Diploma is required
Placement Exam is required to determine Math and English Class
Deadlines for required documents vary
Associate's Degrees, Associate's Degrees for Transfer, Certificates of Accomplishment

9. What are “THEY” looking for?
A-G requirements
Course Rigor
Grade Point Average
Test Scores
Personal insight questions

10. A-G Requirements A: History (2 years) B: English (4 years)
C: Math (3 years req./4 recom.)
D: Science (2 yrs. req. 3-4 recom.)
E: Foreign Language
(2 req. 3-4 recom.)
F: Visual/Performing Arts (1 year)
G: College Prep Elective (1 year)
A-G Requirements

11. C = COLLEGE
D= DIPLOMA

12. Test Scores SAT- Perfect score 1600 ACT- perfect score 36
GPA/Test Scores
GPA
What are “they”
looking for?
CSU- min. 2.0
UC- min. 3.0
Private- min. varies by institution
KEEP IN MIND, THESE ARE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Test Scores
SAT- Perfect score 1600
ACT- perfect score 36
CSU- Superscore
UC- Your best Saturday
Private- It depends…
Superscoring is the process by which colleges consider your highest section scores across all the dates you took the SAT.

13. Test Dates for this year
SAT/ACT Test Dates
SAT
Test Dates for this year
May 5, 2018
June 2, 2018
More test dates available in Fall
ACT
Test Dates for this year
June 9, 2018
July 14, 2018

14. UC Personal Insight Questions
Applicants will choose 4 out of 8 questions to answer
Each response is limited to 350 words
All questions have equal value in the admissions selection process.
Application available August 1st

15. Community Service/Volunteer Work
The purpose of Community Service is to provide the student an opportunity to gain experiences that can be useful when writing personal statements for admissions and scholarships
GET INVOLVED AND JOIN SERVICE CLUBS!

16. Financial Aid Free Application for Federal Student Aid www.fafsa.gov
By submitting the Application you are applying for
Grants
Scholarships
Work Study
Loans
The DREAM application
AB540/DACA students there is financial aid available through
Loans ( Varies by institution)
Application available October 1st Priority Deadline March 2nd
The CSS Financial Aid PROFILE

17. Scholarship Scholarships = FREE MONEY!!
Merit based scholarships (academic performance)‏
Need based scholarships (financial need).
Scholarship funds come from:
Colleges/Universities
Foundations, Companies
Individuals
Community-Based Organizations
Deadlines will vary depending on the scholarship.

18. Scholarships LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS NAVIANCE !
MHUSD Scholarship Application
Student Brag sheet
Letter of recommendations
National Scholarship
Usually released in Fall
Scholarship search
Involve separate application
Personal statement
Letter of Recommendation
Finalist may be interviewed

19. What is Family Connection in Naviance?
Family Connection from Naviance is a comprehensive website that you can use to help make decisions about courses, colleges and careers. Family Connection also provides up-to-date information about resources for college and career planning.

20. What can I do with Family Connection?
Search for colleges
Use links to do a college search
Use SuperMatch college search
Explore careers
Scholarship Search

21. Senior Year Calendar Overview
August 2018
Calendar your senior year events
Meet with your counselor to verify your progress towards meeting graduation and college entrance requirements
Verify Fall SAT/ACT Registration
Look for scholarships
September 2018
Financial Aid Information Night
College Information Night
Create Accounts -CSU/UC/California Colleges/Common App.
Write Personal Statements
Request recommendation letters from teachers & counselors
October 2018
College Application workshops with school Counselors
Cal-SOAP College Fair
Apply for scholarships
October continued
Cash for College - Fill out/submit Financial Aid Application
Create WebGrants for Students Account
Send official SAT/ACT test scores to all colleges
November 2018
November 30th - UC/CSU Application Deadline
Cal-SOAP College Fair
Verify your official SAT/ACT test scores are sent to all of your schools
December 2018
Private Colleges Admissions Application Deadlines
Community College Application available
Apply for scholarships
January 2019
Check school portals To Do’s
Send necessary documents - make sure to meet schools deadlines
February 2019
Campus Visits
Check school portals and submit all documents by deadlines
March 2019
March 2 -FAFSA/DREAM act. Deadline
Apply for scholarships/visit college financial aid websites for more scholarship opportunities
April 2019
Intent to Enroll
UC SIR (Statement of Intent to Register)
College Preview Day
Interpretation of Financial Aid Award Letters
May 2019
Acceptance, Orientation, Housing/Billing at CSU/UC by May 1st
FAFSA Follow Up, Financial Aid Award Letters Review -send needed verification documents
-Mark your calendars!
-its important to know deadlines b/c most are not forgiving
-Fall is College application/financial aid season
-Spring CCC and following up with Colleges(create your portals, check your s for To Do’s) and financial aid(WebGrants)

22. SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH CHART
Name of Scholarship
Eligibility/Requirements
Award Amount
Contact Information
Deadline

23. Preparing for Senior Year
Ask for recommendation letters early
Work on your personal statement or Insight questions this summer!
Create a calendar with important deadlines
College applications
Financial Aid Applications
Scholarship Application Deadlines
Create a list of colleges you are interested in applying
Login to NAVIANCE and add your college information
Will link to Common App.
Plan to take your SAT/ACT Senior year

24. Success is all about your MINDSET!
What kind of student do you want to be?
“I want A’s and B’s !”
“I’m happy with my C’s”
“Yeah… I just want to graduate…”

25. Resources www.Naviance.com www.collegeboard.org www.fastweb.com

26. Questions?
Thank you!