1. Alece Plasencia, Ed.S SENIOR COLLEGE OVERVIEW& TIMELINE

2. ABOUT ME:
Education
Experience
Personal

3. Questions about College Planning
What should I be doing RIGHT now to prepare for the college planning process?
Do I even qualify?
What options for colleges are available?
Can I even afford to go?
Where can I get additional help
Other?

4. Overview of senior year
SAT (
ACT (
Applications: (CSU/UC/Private/HBCU)
admission.universityofcalifornia.edu
Watch Deadlines!

5. 3 Things to do RIGHT NOW!

6. Do I qualify for a 4 year college?
Look at A – G only:
California State University System (23):
Minimum 2.0 GPA (need high SAT/ACT test score. Chart on
If you have a 3.0, no test score needed.
University of California (9):
3.3 GPA. All require SAT/ACT, personal statement
Private, Out of State, HBCU’S (105):
Check website of school for requirements and

10. Advice/Options Over 4,000! So apply to a mix CSU/UC
Private (in state/out of state)
HBCU’S
Finalize college list

11. What do college want Top factors to get into Dream School?
GPA/Class rank
SAT/ACT (both accepted)
Community Service
Personal Statement/Essay
School involvement
Letters of Recommendation
Moral Character(Social media profile/Letters/Interview)

12. Can I even afford to go? 2 types Financial aid (need/Can’t Control) Scholarships (Merit & Talent/You can Control)

13. A. Apply for Financial Aid: www. fafsa. ed. gov (October 2017) OR:
A *Apply for Financial Aid: (October 2017) OR: *Apply for Dream Act: dream.csac.ca.gov *Private Schools: Fill out the CSS Profile: * Scholarships: Ongoing/Various. Best is to create and account with a search engine (

14. Fee Waivers? SAT ACT College Applications 4 CSU/4 UC) NCAA
Must turn in lunch application and qualify to get fee waivers.

15. Resources?
Various resources here at Hamilton to help:

16. Month by Month Timeline
August 18, 2017:
SAT/ACT prep and sign up to take real thing.
Get highest grades possible.
3. Re-take “D” in A-G areas (see counselor)
4. Take college classes, Honors/AP= Rigor
5. Volunteer, get involved at school, get letters of recommendation, clean up social media profile, Research colleges, majors, & scholarships.

17. September 2017 Visit College Campuses
Continue SAT/ACT prep, volunteering and research
Create College list of “Best Fit” Schools
Write Personal Statement
(For UC/Private/Scholarships)
Go to College Fairs
Visit College Campuses
Study hard on all subjects

18. Oct/Nov/Dec 2017
1. Retake SAT/ACT 2. Do College Applications: CSU/UC MUST Submit before the deadline. (NOV 30th) Last day of should be= Nov 20th. Parents help us! 3. Upload letters of Rec, test scores, and personal statement 4. Check Portals regularly for important deadlines 5. Fill out scholarship applications

19. Early Spring 2018
Financial aid application due (FAFSA) or Dream Act Application: Oct 1st-March 2nd
Cal grants A/B/C (LAUSD uploads GPA)
CSS Profile (For private schools)
More scholarships applications
Check student portals for updates on testing & submitting transcripts

20. Late Spring 2018 Receive acceptances Visit college orientation
Receive “Award letters”
Financial aid & scholarships
Take required placement tests
Submit final transcripts
Check Portals for deadlines

21. June 2018 CELEBRATE!

22. August 2018

23. Questions?
Mrs. Plasencia
Thank You!