1. COLLEGE INFORMATION
BHS Juniors c/o 2019

2. COLLEGE ADVISING STAFF 2017-2018
MELANIE AGUAS: College Advisor
ELISABETH SANDBERG: College Advisor, February - April
MARY JACOBS: College and Career Center Assistant

3. CCC RESOURCES Berkeley Book of College Essays
CCC Website and Calendar: career-center/
ing 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 I STAY INFORMED? College Center Info and Hours
Sign up for the BHS E-Tree
Visit the CCC
Morning Announcements
Check your Berkeley High School daily (students)

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

10. CSU APPLICATIONS 1 application for all 23 CSU campuses
Applications open October 1st and can be found at www2.calstateapply.e du
Baseline GPA of 2.0 (10th and 11th grade weighted)

11. CSU REQUIREMENTS Either SAT or ACT without Writing
Minimum GPA of 2.0 (10th & 11th grades, a-g courses)
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

12. A-G COURSES

13. WHAT IS EOP?

14. UC APPLICATIONS 1 application for all 9 undergraduate UC campuses
Application opens in August at admission.universityofcalifornia.edu
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 or 11th grade
Minimum 3.0 weighted GPA

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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]

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

19. CAREER LOCKER 1. Go to Career Locker at http://careerlocker.com
2. Click Register.
3. Type in the following register: bhc-c252
4. Create a username.
5. Answer the registration questions, and verify the registration.

20. COMING SOON: NAVIANCE Develop academic 4-year plans Create resumes
Research and compare colleges
Take personality inventory assessments
Explore career pathways
Find scholarships
Family Connection Portal: Parents/Guardians can track their student’s post-secondary school plans

21. COLLEGE FAIRS
NACAC College Fair Saturday, April 28, 2018 Cow Palace, Daly City, CA 1:30pm – 4:30pm
BHS College Fair Sunday, April 29, 2018 Jacket Gym 10:00am – 12:00pm*: Case Studies 1:00pm – 4:00pm*: Fair *Times Tentative

22. WHAT’S NEXT Keep/get your grades up
Ensure you 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)

23. THANK YOU!