1. Just for Seniors
Last Semester

2. Estimated Yearly Cost of Education
Community College (tuition only) $1,400 (average)
CSU (tuition only) $ 7,500 (average)
UC (tuition only) $ 14,500 (average)
Private Colleges (tuition only) $ 50,000 (average)
Career Colleges Varies
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3. Financial Aid
“It Takes Two” (Financial Aid Forms)
1) FAFSA (Universal Form)
2015 – 2016 FAFSA File
Cal Grant Information will be electronically submitted by March 2, 2015
NEW Students are not required to fill out a Cal Grant form
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4. FAFSA How to fill out a FAFSA After the FAFSA: What Happens Next
After the FAFSA: What Happens Next
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5. CSS Profile Required by some Private and Out-of-State Schools
USC, Loyola Marymount, Santa Clara University etc.
Check to see if CSS Profile is required
*List of colleges that use the CSS Profile is available in the CC
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6. Need Financial Aid Assistance??
FAFSA
Cal Grant
Cal Grant CA-GRANT
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7. Senior Year: Window of Opportunity
Scholarships
Senior Year: Window of Opportunity
4-Year
2-Year
Career Colleges
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8. Scholarship Criteria Varies…
Academics
Community Service
Field of Study after high school
Financial Need
Athletics
Heritage
Military Service of parent or grandparent
Based on a personal struggle
Essay Contests
Project-based
Parents’ Careers and/or Affiliations
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9. Stop by the Career Center for Assistance
College-based Scholarships
Community-based Scholarships
How to Locate Scholarships
Scholarship Tools
Best Practices
Scholarship Award Night Information
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10. Community College
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11. Folsom Lake College Community College Registration Information Night @ Oak Ridge
Monday, February 2nd
6:30 ~ 7:30 PM
In the Multi-Purpose Room
Parents and students are welcome
IMPORTANT: If you will be attending a community college out of the area, research their assessment requirements & procedures
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12. Community College Enrollment
5 Steps
Apply Online (free – you may apply to more than one community college)
Orientation (online) – Overview of CC system and services
Assessment: assess skill level in math & English (ORHS Dates/Times)
Create an Education Plan (for 1st semester)
Sign-up for a group session (online sign-up)
Bring assessment results, transcripts and AP test scores
Register for Classes (must complete steps 1-4 by April 1st for priority registration)
Watch Deadlines
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13. FLC Assessment Options
ORHS Assessment Dates/Times:
Tuesday, February 10th 3:00 PM or 5:15 PM Room FL1-107
Wednesday, February 11th 3:00 PM or 5:15 PM Room FL1-107
Other Drop-in Assessment Dates/Times:
Monday, February 9th 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Room FL1-107
Saturday, February 28th 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Room FL1-107
Saturday, March 7th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Room FL1-107
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14. 4 Year College Reminders
Check Your Application Status on College Web Portals User Name Password
4 Year College Reminders
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15. Special Cautions for Seniors
First semester senior year grades below a “C-”
Notify colleges of any course changes
Notify colleges if failing a class, or in danger of failing
Send “official” SAT and/or ACT scores from testing agency
Check your on a regular basis
Inform college of any or address changes
Colleges will rescind admissions decisions with just cause
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16. If attending a UC… Take the Analytical Writing Placement Exam in May 2015
AP English score 3+
SAT Writing score 680+
IB Score of 5
Passing college level English
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17. If attending a CSU… Check your EPT and ELM status: REGISTER > ets
If attending a CSU… Check your EPT and ELM status: REGISTER > ets.org/csu/about Register to take the EPT or ELM no later than March (for best results)
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18. CSU’s Placement Testing
EPT (English Placement Test)
Exemptions:
Star Testing EAP
SAT Score of 500+
ACT Score of 24 or higher
AP Score 3+
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19. CSU’s Placement Testing
ELM (Elementary Math)
Exemptions:
Star Testing EAP
SAT Score of 550+
ACT Score of 24 or higher
AP Score 3+
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20. CSU Early Start Program
For incoming freshmen who have not fulfilled the ELM and/or EPT requirement
Will need to enroll in Early Start Program in the summer proceeding college
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21. Postmarked by May 1st (4-Year Colleges)
Letter of Intent
Postmarked by May 1st (4-Year Colleges)
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22. Other Items for Seniors
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23. Career & Job EXPO Wednesday, March 18th 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Union Mine High School
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24. What are your Plans for Next Year?
Coming up this spring…
Senior Surveys using Naviance
Decorate the senior window…
Eric Jones
Sacramento State
Criminal Justice
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25. Purple Cord Program
If you completed the “a-g” coursework to attend a 4-year college you will automatically receive a Purple Cord OR
If you were accepted to a 4-year college w/o completing “a-g” coursework, you will receive a Purple Cord upon providing written proof
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26. Scholarship Award Night
Thursday, May 21st
Performing Arts Theater
Community-Based Scholarships
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27. Ordering Final Transcript
At Senior Check-out
Thursday, May 28th
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28. Graduation Date May 29, 2015
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29. Stay in the Loop with Weekly Text Reminders
For Scholarship Reminders – to set-up:
Text in the To box: (646)
Text in Message box: @mrslasko
For Senior Year Reminders – to set-up:
Text in the To box: (646)
Text in Message box: @senioryear
For Community College Reminders – to set-up:
Text in the To box: (646)
Text in Message box: @ccollege
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