1. On Your Mark, Get set, Go for Higher Education! College Readiness Graduating Class of 2008 and Beyond Presented by: Scott Luong

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3. Important College Information Cal States UC’s A-G requirement Community College Vocational and Technical Institutions Financial Aid/Scholarships Important Dates Mentors Steps to remember

4. Cal State University Application Apply online at www.csumentor.edu www.csumentor.edu Application is due November 30 th Application fee is $55/per application Tests Required –SAT OR ACT –Must take tests by November for impacted schools Including: Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Cal Poly Pomona, Cal State Fullerton, CSU Long Beach, San Diego State University

5. UC Application Applications are due November 30 th Fee: $60/per UC application Apply online at www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply Tests required no later than December 2007! 1. ACT Assessment plus Writing OR SAT Reasoning Test 2. SAT II, Two Subjects of your choice: English Literature, Language other than English, Science, Math II, or History and Social Sciences 3. Application requires Personal Statement/Essays

6. Personal Statements for UC’s Respond to both prompts, using a maximum of 1,000 words total. Prompt #1 (freshman applicants) Describe the world you come from — for example, your family, community or school — and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations. Prompt #1 (transfer applicants) What is your intended major? Discuss how your interest in the subject developed and describe any experience you have had in the field — such as volunteer work, internships and employment, participation in student organizations and activities — and what you have gained from your involvement. Prompt #2 (all applicants) Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes you proud and how does it relate to the person you are?

7. A-G Subject Requirement Admission to UC/CSU based on high school course work (A-G subjects) AP Classes (Advanced Placement Classes) recommended School Involvement-clubs and taking leadership positions/community service CSUUCCourse 2 Years A. US History and Social Science 4 Years B. English 3 Years 3 yrs. Req, 4 yrs. Rec. C. Mathematics 2 Years 2 yrs. Req, 3 yrs. Rec. D. Lab Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) 2 Years 2 yrs. Req, 3 yrs. Rec. E. Foreign Language (same language) 1 Year F. Visual and Performing Arts 1 Year G. Elective chosen from subjects areas above or other college preparatory course

8. Community College www.sdccd.edu www.gcccd.cc.ca.us www.swc.cc.ca.us

9. Community College Rolling Admissions and Applications are FREE Must take a Math and English Assessment Test Affordable – only $20 per unit Offer evening classes and a variety of online courses Dual admission, gain useful training, vocational skills, certificates, transferring possibility, AA Students Planning to Transfer to a 4 year university visit: www.ASSIST.org www.ASSIST.org IGETC stannds for... Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum This fulfills the lower division general education requirements of both the UC and the CSU.UC and the CSU

10. Vocational and Technical institutions Admission requirements vary –Contact your school Accreditation –Does the degree count? San Diego Beauty Academy, ITT Technical Institute, Coleman College, Kelsey-Jenney College, Concorde Career Institute, Maric College of Medical Careers San Diego, Fashion Careers of California San Diego, Platt College, Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, United Education Institute, The Art Institute of California – San Diego, PIMA Medical Institute, MicroSkills, University of Phoenix, DeVry University San Diego, Remington College

11. 4 Basic Types of Financial Aid Programs Available Grants Federal or state gift assistance with no obligation for work or repayment Loans Providing funds now, but with a future repayment obligation Scholarships Gift assistance with no obligation for work or repayment Work-Study Part-time work while attending the institution

12. FAFSA-Free Application for Federal Student To provide the financial information you would need SSN, Income Tax of both parent(s) and student DEADLINE by March 2 nd http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ Scholarships! http://www.sdfoundation.org/scholarships/separate.sh tmlhttp://www.sdfoundation.org/scholarships/separate.sh tml fastweb.com, collegeboard.com, and finaid.com -Personal Statement, letters of recommendation, official transcript, and copy of income tax http://youtube.com/watch?v=e59loOWtbgo

13. What is a College Peer Advisor Roles of the College Peer Advisors –Serve as role models –One-on-one intensive advisement –Assist students to complete university/college and financial aid applications –Work with counseling department to help students get into college –Share academic college experiences Make sure you contact your CPA!

14. Junior Year September Inquire about PSAT/NMSQT (National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) test date, time, and place in October. Meet with your school counselor to review your courses for this year and plan for your senior year. October Take PSAT/NMSQT. December Receive results of PSAT/NMSQT. Read material sent with your scores and consult with your school counselor to determine how you might improve. This can be excellent preparation for your SAT. January Begin to think about which colleges you would like to explore. Sign up for April SAT I. Get a social security number—they are required on college applications. February Meet with your school counselor to begin assembling a list of colleges to explore. Begin to prepare for your SAT I. March Write to colleges on your list and, upon receiving their materials, evaluate the literature sent to you. Sign up for the May/June SAT II (Subject Achievement) tests or the April ACT. April When selecting your senior courses, be sure to continue to challenge yourself. Take AP or honors courses whenever possible. It is time to take the SAT I or ACT; double-check the date, time, and location. Continue to evaluate colleges. Begin eliminating some choices from the original list. May Attend a college fair to get more information about colleges on your list. Take SAT II Subject Tests, if appropriate. Look into summer jobs. Consider enrolling in an academic course at a local college, pursuing a summer school program, or being a volunteer. June Plan visits to colleges during summer. Take SAT II Subject tests (if appropriate). July–August Visit colleges, take tours, and have interviews (if offered). Continue to refine your list.PSAT/NMSQTSATSAT I SAT IIACTSAT IACTSAT II

15. Senior Year September Sign up for November SAT I or October ACT. Meet with your school counselor to ensure that your college list complements your academic and personal record. Review your personal records with your school counselor to ensure their accuracy. Write to the colleges still on your list to request applications. Plan visits to colleges (if you didn’t get to them during the summer or want to visit a second time). Early decision applicants should fill out the College Scholarship Service Financial Aid PROFILE Registration Form. October Attend a regional college fair to investigate your choices further. Begin gathering application data. Line up your teacher recommendations. Early decision applications are due to your counselor. Also prepare applications for backup schools. Start sending your applications. Sign up for December/January SAT II Subject tests or December ACT. Take ACT. Early decision applicants should begin filling out the PROFILE application packet. November Take SAT I. Have scores sent to the colleges on your list. Keep up your first-quarter grades.SAT IACTCollege Scholarship Service Financial Aid PROFILESAT IIACT PROFILESAT I December Regular decision applicants should fill out the College Scholarship Service PROFILE Registration Form. Take SAT I or SAT II Subject tests or ACT. Have scores sent to colleges on your list. File your last college application. Consult your school counselor again to review your final list of colleges. Be sure you have all bases covered. If you applied for early decision, you should have an answer soon after December 15. January Regular decision applicants should begin filling out the PROFILE. Keep working on your grades. Courses continue to count throughout the senior year. Take SAT II Subject tests. Send scores to colleges on your list. Ask your counselor to send the transcripts of your first- semester grades to colleges to which you have applied. February, March, April Remember to be sure that all application materials are sent and received on time. February 15: Submit the PROFILE and FAFSA. Before May 1 Decide on a college and notify the other colleges that accepted you. May Take Advanced Placement exams. July Look for information about housing, roommate(s), orientation, and courses.College Scholarship Service PROFILESAT ISAT IIACTPROFILESAT IIPROFILEFAFSA

16. Sign up for SAT I/ II And ACT Choose your path Apply and Contact Your college Get a Pin Now A-G Req.

17. Thank You!!! For Further questions, contact: Scott Luong thluong@ucsd.edu “Education beyond high school, is a path to opportunities and a key to building a better life.” http://tclearninglounge.org/