1. Senior Assembly October 7, 2015 1 Clark Magnet High School

2. Senior Quotes Remember, Senior Quotes for the yearbook are due this Friday, Oct. 9  Write the quote on a piece of paper, including the same of the person that said it  140 characters or less  Include your name and ID # Leave it in box in Mr. Davis’s room or email the info to ClarkSeniors16@GMail.comClarkSeniors16@GMail.com If you have already turned in a quote, but left off the name of the person that said it, please resubmit it. 2

3. National Merit  National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalist  Derek Petrosian 3

4. National Merit  National Merit Program – Commended Students  Timothy Cruz  Lauren Eby-McKenzie  Pete Sheurpukdi 4

5. Agenda  Transcripts  College Application Process  College Entrance Exams  Personal Statement Guidelines for University of California  ELC  Letters of Recommendation  Financial Aid  Q & A 5

6. Handouts  Transcripts  CSU Mentor  College Career Fair  Federal Student Aid at a Glance  Personal Statement Guidelines for University of California  Parent Authorization for Cal Grant GPA Verification 6

7. Important Information Online  Senior Timeline  Links to College Applications  Scholarship information  Financial Aid Workshop information  This powerpoint 7

8. College Application Process University of California (UC’s) www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply California State University (CSU’s) www.csumentor.edu August 1, 2015Application Opens (UC’s) October 1, 2015 Application Opens (Cal States) November 1-30, 2015 Application Submission Period for Fall 2015 March 1-30, 2016 Notification of Fall 2015 Admission Decisions May 1, 2016 Deadline to submit the Statement of Intent to Register July 1, 2016 Final transcripts due for UC campuses July 15, 2016 Final transcripts due for Cal State campuses Meet all deadlines!!! 8

9. College Entrance Exams  SAT  SAT II Subject Test (optional)  ACT with Writing  CSU Code 3594 (One code for all 23 CSU Campuses)  Last chance to take exam is December of senior year (Yes, colleges will accept it even though you have already turned in your application!)  Don’t forget to ask the College Board to send your SAT scores to the colleges of your choice 9

10. College Application Process California State University www.csumentor.edu 10

11. California State University 11

12. California State University 12

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14. California State University  CAASPP EAP  “STANDARD EXCEEDED” – you are ready for college level classes and are not required to take a placement test. This status can also be received using ACT and SAT scores. English: ACT: 22 and above SAT: 500 and above AP Language/Literature Composition: 3 and above Math: ACT: 23 and above SAT: 550 and above AP Calculus or AP Statistics Exam: 3 and above  YOU ARE EXEMPT!!!! Congratulations. You do NOT have to take the EPT and/or the ELM

15. California State University  CAASPP EAP  “STANDARD MET” – you are “Conditionally Ready” for college level classes and must complete your year-long senior English and/or math course with a grade of “C” or higher. This status can also be received using ACT and SAT scores. English: ACT: 19-21 SAT: 460-490 Math: ACT: 20-22 SAT: 490-540  YOU ARE EXEMPT!!!! Congratulations. You do NOT have to take the EPT and/or the ELM

16. California State University  CAASPP EAP  If you do not receive a “C” or better: You must take the EPT and/or ELM. English: EPT (147 or above) Math: ELM (50 or above)  If you do not take the exams or receive a low score, you will be required to participate in the CSU Early Start Program, unless you meet other Early Start exemptions. (http://www.CSUSuccess.org/earlystart/early-start-faq)http://www.CSUSuccess.org/earlystart/early-start-faq  You will not be allowed to register if you do not take appropriate action

17. California State University  CAASPP EAP  “STANDARD NEARLY MET” or “NOT MET” – you are “Not Ready” for college level classes and MUST take the CSU English and/or math placement tests (EPT/ELM) prior to enrollment.  If you do not take the exams or receive a low score, you will be required to participate in the CU Early Start Program, unless you meet other Early Start exemptions. (http://www.CSUSuccess.org/earlystart/early-start-faq)http://www.CSUSuccess.org/earlystart/early-start-faq  You will not be allowed to register if you do not take appropriate action

18. UC: The Personal Statement  2 Prompts, students must address both  1,000 words total or less  View as personal interview on paper Click on the “Tips” box www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/personal- statement/index.html 18

19. Statement #1: 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. Statement #2: 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? The Personal Statement Additional Comments: Use this space to tell us anything else you want us to know about you and your academic record that you have not had the opportunity to describe elsewhere in the application. Limit your response to 550 words or less. This section can be bullet points, it does not need to be in sentence format. 19

20. UC: The Personal Statement Your personal statement should describe who you are, as your own unique individual. It is a forum for you to explain how factors outside your school environment have made you into the person that you are today. DO NOT repeat any information that has already been included in the application previously. Make sure to use “I” and “my” statements. Mandatory vs Optional Questions students can skip can often paint the biggest picture for admissions professionals. Don’t skip anything that is optional! College Application Process 20

21. UC: The Personal Statement Essay vs Personal Statement It’s not an essay! Bullet points are fine. This is the students interview with UC It’s never read alone Getting Started Use a word processing program to write your responses – don’t type them directly into the application. This way, you can keep track of the word count and print copies for review. College Application Process 21

22. UC: The Personal Statement General advice on writing a personal statement. Avoid Acronyms Quotes/Dialogue Creative Writing Story telling/scene setting Repetition Asking question Inappropriate use of humor College Application Process 22

23. What is ELC?  The Local Context (ELC) program is designed to recognize the academic accomplishment of students in light of their high school environment. How is ELC Determined?  ELC identifies qualified students from among the top 9% of each participating California high school using the student’s self-reported academic record.  Applicants who meet the minimum course requirements and have a GPA that meets or exceeds the benchmark GPA for their high school are ELC. 23

24. How ELC Status is Conveyed ELC Status is Displayed: In the “Application Status” section after submission of the admission application Directions on how a student learns his or her status: See questions in application tool prior to or after submission In confirmation email after submission 24

25. College Application Process Private Colleges Obtain a Green Folder from Mrs. Bondy Snack/Lunch/Enrichment/After School Most Private Colleges Use Common Application www.commonapp.org  Check for Application Submission Deadlines (vary by college)  Thoroughly complete student part of the application  Send an Invitation to your counselor no later than November 6 th, to submit your school report (sooner rather than later!!!)  Send an invitation to two teachers no later than November 6 th, to submit a letter of recommendation  Notify your counselor ASAP of any changes made in your college list after turning in your green folder. Meet all deadlines!!! 25

26. Other Important DEADLINES November 6, 2015Green folders due to counselors November 1-30, 2015 Application Submission Period for Fall 2015 (NOTE: Thanksgiving Break – Nov. 21 – 29) December 1, 2015Application due to USC to be considered for financial aid January 1, 2016 Filing period opens for FAFSA and Cal Grant Verification February 1, 2016FAFSA deadline for some private colleges February 14, 2016FAFSA deadline for public colleges March 2, 2016 Deadline for FAFSA and Cal Grant GPA Verification (Remember: Cal Grant Verifications are sent in Dec. by your counselors) Meet all deadlines!!! 26

27. Letter of Recommendation  Scholarship organizations and private colleges/universities ask for a letter of recommendation from your counselor/teachers. To better assist you with a letter you must:  Complete Student Information Sheet aka Brag Sheet. Available at ClarkMagnet.net (counselor corner)  Provide the completed Brag Sheet to your counselor no later than November 6 th to prepare your letter of recommendation. (please write legibly or type out your information)  Teacher recommendations should be based on their knowledge of you in the classroom, not off the brag sheet. It is best to select a teacher from your junior or senior year. 27

28. Paying for College There are two types of Financial Aid  1. Gift Aid  Scholarships  Students should check with the institution if they need to complete a separate application  Grants – Federal (FAFSA)  Federal Pell Grants  Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant  Grants – State (FAFSA or Dream)  Cal Grants A & B  Chafee Grant  Middle Class Scholarship (MCS)  CSU – State University Grant (SUG)  CSU – Educational Opportunity Grant (EOG)  Community Colleges – Board of Governor’s Grant (BOGG)  UC – University Grant 28

29. Paying for College There are two types of Financial Aid  2. Self-Help Aid  Federal Work-Study (FWS)  Federal Perkins Loan  Federal Direct Loans  PLUS (parent) Loan 29

30. New: Middle Class Scholarship (MCS)  State scholarship for students with family income up to $150,000 on a sliding scale  UC and Cal State specific  FAFSA and Dream applicants will be considered for eligibility  Students must file a FAFSA/DREAM Application by March 2  The MCS award will be reduced by any Federal, State, or institutionally administered grants or fee waivers received by the student  Student must maintain satisfactory academic progress

31. Paying for College Student Loans  Things to consider  Interest rate, APR  Fixed vs. variable  Co-signer  Fees  Enrollment Requirements  Payments, during school or after graduation  Shop around for loans, i.e. from schools vs. banks  Approximately 70% of students get some form of financial aid 31

32. Scholarships/Financial Aid 32 California State University 2014-15At Home On Campus Off Campus Fees $6,698 Books & Supplies 1,719 Room & Board 4,53212,08012,089 Transp. 1,3451,1691,391 Personal 1,364 TOTAL $15,658$23,030$23,261 University of California 2014-15At Home On Campus Off Campus Fees $13,300 Books & Supplies 1,500 Room & Board 4,60014,0009,300 Personal & Transp. 3,7002,4003,100 Health Ins. 1,6001,9002,000 TOTAL $24,700$33,100$29,200 Most families do not pay the “sticker price”

33. Scholarships/Financial Aid 33

34. Scholarships/Financial Aid  If you haven’t already started researching, you need to start now!!!! Get information.  Fafsa.gov  CalGrant.org  StudentAid.ed.gov  Fastweb.com  WebGrants4students.org Never pay money to apply for a scholarship NOTE: Frequently visit ClarkMagnet.net “Counselor Corner” for scholarship opportunities and/or the daily bulletin 34 Look out for scams

35. Scholarships/Financial Aid 35 CSU Financial Aid Information: http://www.calstate.edu/SAS/sfa_index.shtml UC Financial Aid Information: http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/paying.html FAFSA and federal ID Information - www.fafsa.ed.govwww.fafsa.ed.gov Cal Grant and MCS Information - www.csac.ca.gov or 1-888-224-7268www.csac.ca.gov California DREAM application - https://dream.csac.ca.gov/https://dream.csac.ca.gov/ Other: www.WebGrants4Students.org ; www.FastWeb.comwww.WebGrants4Students.orgwww.FastWeb.com What will my monthly repayment be for student loans? http://studentaid.ed.gov/repay-loans/understand/plans/standard/comparison- calculator RESOURCES

36. GCC/Community Colleges GCC  Glendale.edu  GCC rep at Clark during lunch every other Wednesday  Scholars Program – 3.25 GPA  Deadline to apply – April 1 st  4 steps to complete registration 1. January: Apply 2. February: Complete online orientation 3. March/April: Take placement tests 4. April/May: Meet your GCC counselor  June/July: Register for classes  If you have participated in the Jump Start program you MUST reapply as a high school GRADUATE. You will keep your same GCC ID#. 36

37. College Application Workshop  Mark your calendar  We will hold college application workshops (UC/CSU/Common App) on: Monday, Oct. 19 – periods 5, 7 and Enrichment Tuesday, Oct. 20 – periods 6, 7 and Enrichment  Sign up with Mrs. Bondy no later than snack the day of the workshop.  Space is limited….first come, first served  Workshops will be help in room 1316

38. 38 Q & A 38