1. THE ROAD AHEAD: INFO FOR SENIORS
By Ms. Pham
College & Career Specialist
September 5, 2017

2. Today’s topics Communication Career Paths Colleges and how to apply
Deadlines
Important Events

3. REMIND to
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4. Post-High School Paths
University of CA
9 public/state colleges, research-funded and research- driven colleges.
Degrees granted: Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD
Calif State Univ
23 public/state colleges. Less emphasis on research and more on teaching.
Degrees granted: Bachelor’s, some Master’s
Independent & Private colleges/universities
Tend to be small. Expensive but more assistance is available.
Focus on “community with smaller class sizes.

5. Out of State Colleges
Community colleges
2-year degrees and Career Technical Education
Automotive technology, business, computer science, cosmetology, digital media etc.
Military
Must have diploma to enlist
Scholarships/military academy admission available for high-achieving students

6. Application Information (4-year)UC
Application Date: 11/1 - 11/30
UC: Personal Insight Questions, extracurriculars, grades, test scores
Universityofcalifornia.edu

7. Application Information Cont’d
CSU
Application Date: 10/01-11/30
Grades and Test Scores
www2.calstate.edu/apply
Private colleges/Out of State
Varies, but generally due December/Jan
Letters of rec (at least 2), personal statements, supplement essays, extracurriculars.

8. Secondary School Report
Secondary School Report (SSR) : Includes- school report, transcripts, evaluation comments/letter
Invite: Vanessa Pham (not guidance specialist).
For letters of rec: please provide brag sheets to teachers and myself
Brag sheets can be found on the College & Career Center Website .
Bragsheets and activities sheets are due by October 31st for timelines of recommendations.
**TURN IN ALL SSR APPLICATION REQUESTS PRIOR TO THANKSGIVING BREAK

9. Transcripts Create Account on parchment.com Private schools- always
UC and Cal State – upon request
(sometimes at the semester)
Final Transcript sent to the school you are attending in June

10. Types of Admission
Rolling Admission- no specific deadline. It is best to submit the application in the Fall.
Regular Decision- most students are notified by the Spring
Early Action- non-binding. Can apply to more than one school. Many applications are due in November
Restrictive Early Action- non- binding contract to one school only
Early Decision- binding contract and commitment to one school only. Most applications due in November; decisions are rendered in December

11. Community Colleges
Applications begin November 20, (Coastline Community College District)
CC’s have:
Career training programs
2-year Associate degrees (with transfer option after)

13. Early Assessment Program
The EAP helps students determine their readiness to take college level English and math courses before attending a CSU, or one of the participating California Community College
EAP results are accepted at all 23 CSU campuses and 81 community colleges- no UC, privates, or out-of-state universities

14. EAP Testing Results Level Meaning Standard Not Met
Not Yet Content Ready- Substantial Support Needed
Standard Nearly Met
Not Yet Content Ready- Support Needed
Standard Met
Conditionally Content Ready
Must take Early Start during Summer and between high school and college
Standard Exceeded
Ready for English and/or Mathematics college-level coursework
Placement test not required

15. Other Ways to Show College Readiness/Exemption from EPT/ELM
SAT or ACT Scores
AP Exam Scores
AP English
Math courses with Algebra 2 as a pre-requisite
Trigonometry
Pre-calculus
AP Calculus A/B or B/C
AP Statistics
AP Physics

16. What Do Colleges Look For?
Challenging course selection
Challenging Senior Year Schedule; continued rigor
No D/F this year. If you get a D/F- see Guidance Specialist and/or Counselor
Math course in Senior Year
C’s or better in all “A-G” courses
Essays/Personal Statements
Extracurricular Activities
Community Service
Commitment
Leadership Roles

17. Peer Tutoring
If you are interested in tutoring other Marina students, please pick up an application in the College & Career Center as soon as possible.
To be eligible as a peer tutor, you must obtain a signature from your teacher in the subject you wish to tutor, in addition to having earned an A. It is recommended that you charge no more than $10.00 an hour.
If all requirements are met, you will be on the list as a peer tutor for this academic year. Students who request your service will contact you via or phone. Both parties will then make arrangements on your own (how many sessions, location, duration of each session, etc.)

18. SAT
Oct 7, Nov 4, Dec 2
Deadline to register usually one month prior
Fee waivers are available for some. Check!
ACT
October 27, December 8
Subject tests? Not required, but recommended for STEM majors
December deadline for MOST schools
SLO- October
SDSU- November
Submit scores by Winter Break not by application deadline

19. ROP

20. Scholarships
Sources: private orgs/companies, directly from the college, or from federal funds
Apply broadly. There are new scholarships each month
Useful search engines: fastweb.com, zinch.com, cappex.com, studentscholarships.org
Career Center website

21. Financial Aid FAFSA- October 1st of Senior Year Federal Grants
California Grants
Loans
CSS Profile (Participating Private Colleges)
Local Scholarships- apply all senior year

22. Important Dates Senior College Info Night @ Marina
Monday ,10/16 6 – 8 p.m.
UC Application workshop
October 18th, 1:30p or 2:30p
CSU Application workshop
TBD- October
FAFSA Application Workshop
TBD- October/November
District College Fair
November FVHS 7-9p

23. November 2017
Apply to JCs
Golden West College & Orange Coast College Preview Days (must sign up- takes place in Feb/March)
Freshmen Priority Registration Tests (March/April 2017)
March-April-May
Admits/Denies
Receive financial aid package(s)
Re-visit campuses to help decide college
5/1: National Statement of Intent to Register

24. Tips Plan Ahead Stay on Top of your grades.
Need credits or find career interest? Try an ROP class
Pay close attention to deadlines
Research schools you are interested in
Start planning tomorrow TODAY!

25. Questions? Walk in 7:30-4p M-F vpham@hbuhsd.edu
Facebook.com/marinacareercenter

26. REMIND to
81010
* Stay updated and receive texts regarding events at school/deadlines/important information

27. THANK YOU SENIORS, HAVE AN AMAZING YEAR!