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2012-13 Changes in Guidance Office: Counselors: Danielle Lageman (A-G) x3211 Jon Morris (H-O) x3210 Alfonso Gonzalez (P-Z) x3321 Guidance Specialist Melissa Shaw x3207 Guidance Technician Elysia Lewis x3208 Guidance Technician Kathy Rick x3202 At-Risk Counselor Mandy Ganz x3333
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College Entrance Requirements Financial aid/scholarships What colleges are looking for Selecting the right school NCAA requirements The application process Senior year timeline
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CSU CP English4 yr Math (Alg1,2,Geom)3 yr Lab Science 2 yr Social Science 2 yr Foreign Language 2 yr CP Electives 1 yr Visual/Performing Arts 1 yr All courses must be UC certified (P) & passed with a C or better grade SAT I or ACT UC 4 yr 3 yr, 4 recom 2 yr, 3 recom 2 yr 2 yr, 3 recom 1 yr All courses must be UC certified (P) & passed with a C or better grade SAT I or ACT Required. SAT II Required/Recommended for some majors: (Engineering is one)
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SAT I – max score 2400 Critical reading (200 – 800) Writing (200 – 800) Math (200 – 800) Most popular on the West coast ACT – max score 36 English Math Reading Science Optional Writing Test May be required by Midwest schools SAT & ACT
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Required for some majors at UC’s & some private schools Check with each school to determine if it is either required or strongly recommended Scores used for admission, course placement & advisement
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SAT I & SAT II – Oct 6, Nov 3 & Dec 1 ACT – Sept 8, Oct 27 & Dec 8 UC’s – Dec test scores: last accepted CSU’s – Dec test scores: last accepted unless space remains open for admission (Nov test last for some CSU”s) Private/independent vary SAT I & SAT II offered on the same day, cannot take both on same day
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4 reports included in cost of test: NCAA must have test results – 9999 NAIA must have test results - 9876 CSU system (all CSUs) code for SAT – 3594 UC system – send to one UC, all will have access Private/Independent – send individually Some scholarships require SAT/ACT scores
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Division I or Division II schools “Clearinghouse” eligibility – Eligibility Center 16 core courses see counselor to verify - NOW NCAA website: www.ncaaclearinghouse.netwww.ncaaclearinghouse.net SAT/ACT must be submitted to NCAA clearinghouse (9999) SYVUHS transcripts (initial & final) must be sent, bring requests to Terry Westfall in the guidance office AHC transcripts have to be submitted to NCAA clearinghouse NCAA Division 1 4 yr English 3 yr Math 2 yr Science 2 yr Social Science 1 yr add Eng, math, sci 4 yr (acad elect) 16 acad core courses All courses must be on the NCAA 48H list SAT or ACT
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Separate from NCAA Similar to NCAA but covers many smaller Christian colleges Westmont College is NAIA for example Website: http://www.playnaia.org/index.php http://www.playnaia.org/index.php
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Questions?
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Gift Aid: Grants and scholarships Need-based or merit-based Self-help aid: Loans and employment Need-based or non-need-based
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Must file for Federal, State, Campus & some private $$ PROFILE: financial supplement to FAFSA for private colleges (NOW) profileonline.collegeboard.com FAFSA website: www.fafsa.ed.govwww.fafsa.ed.gov GPA verification for CAL Grant File dates: January 1 to March 2 PIN: get now – www.pin.ed.govwww.pin.ed.gov Financial Aid Night: Early January
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Based on: activities, academic merit, athletics, intended major, ethnic origin, religion, parent employer, or any combination of factors Review Scholarship Handbook Santa Barbara Foundation Local Scholarships Mrs. Lewis – little file cabinet, daily bulletin www. syvpirates.org
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Questions?
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Communicate with your son/daughter Discuss wants and needs Each side should discuss Atmosphere Money Long term benefits Majors Selecting the Right College
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Types of Schools Community College CSU UC Private Out of State Prioritize Have a “reach school” and a “sure bet” Use checklist for comparison
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GPA Test Scores Strength of Transcript (compared against what is offered at home school) Personal statement /essay Outside activities & interests Letters of recommendations (primarily private colleges)
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College Fairs Campus Visits College Representatives College Catalogs, Resource Handbooks Internet
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Questions?
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UC’s and CSU’s have NOV filing period UC’s – Nov 1 – 30 CSU’s file online Oct 1 – Nov 30 Private/Independents vary often Dec or Jan Early Decision vs. Early Application
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Colleges and universities prefer online apps Easier and fewer errors CSU: www.csumentor.eduwww.csumentor.edu (Oct 1 – Nov 30) UC: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/ (Nov 1-30) Private/out of state: contact school’s website (varies, check each college) - Naviance - CommonApp
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All-in-one college search and application website Students set up account in freshman and sophomore years https://connection.naviance.com/family- connection/auth/login/?hsid=santaynez https://connection.naviance.com/family- connection/auth/login/?hsid=santaynez Use 7-digit number instead of email. Password is Pirates
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http://www.wiche.edu/wue http://www.wiche.edu/wue WICHE states include: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming. 150% of in-state tuition for out-of-state students
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Get & complete letter of recommendation information form – 2 types in our office Parent/guardian complete their part of form –f needed Personalized letter, best Attach a copy of college essay ( if you have one) Two weeks notice for letter of recommendation
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Questions?
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October: Gather info, prepare applications, PROFILE completed Nov – Feb: Apply for admission, request letters of recommendation Jan: Submit FAFSA & GPA verification Mar – May : Send add’l info requested (1040) April: Notification of Financial Aid by College May 1: SIR, Tuition deposit due, housing May 31: Graduation 2013 Summer: Orientation, pre-registration
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Letters of Recommendation – give 2 weeks notice for person writing No “cute” email addresses Make copies or download copies before you send/submit Get certificates of mailing for everything you mail (not certified) Make a hardcopy or electronic file for every school applied to & keep all correspondence Check junk email Check & double check deadlines Most communication from colleges will be via e-mail, then Portal If you’re not sure, ask!
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Questions ? ****** Good Luck Class of 2013
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