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Presented by:Carol Curinga and Cara Leppington andSusan Kirby
COLLEGE PLANNING
FOR JUNIORS
+Senior Year Internship Program
Susan Kirby – Internship Coordinator
40 hours of work experience
Practical art credit
Partnerships in the community
+Let’s Talk About College!
Different choices
Which choice is right for you?
How to begin test preparation
How to begin a college searchNavianceCollege BoardLibrary
+Student Tips
Have a “professional” e-mail address and read all messages carefully.
Some admissions offices may review Facebook and other social networking sites.
If mailing, send important applications and forms with a Certificate of Mailing only from the US Post Office.
Use school breaks to visit colleges that you may be interested in attending.
Relax, there are good options for everyone.
+Student Tips
Applying for university is the student’s responsibility
Save copies of EVERYTHING. Start a filing system.
Deadlines are absolute! You must stay on track with due dates for
college, scholarships, financial aid, and housing applications.
When applying, remember to apply to a school that you have a strong likelihood of being admitted to (a “safety” school).
+Improving your GPA
Honors and AP courses taken in 10th and 11th grade earn weighted grades
Continue to take college prep electives in Senior year
Take college courses to earn weighted grades
Advanced Education through Sacramento City College during the school year of in the summer
+What are colleges looking for?
LeadershipRigorPassion for learningExtra curricular activitiesTest scoresGrades
+Admissions Testing
Practice SAT and ACT questions and practice tests are available through www.collegeboard.com and www.act.org
Students who took the PSAT may use My College QuickStart through College Board: www.collegeboard.com/quickstart
SAT Workshops Two 4-week workshops are offered through
Davis Adult School for $80.
Community College assessments/placements http://www.crc.losrios.edu/Student_Services/Assessment/Study_Guides.htm
+The College Application ProcessCalifornia Community Colleges
Time to Apply: February-March for best course selection
Fee to apply: None Testing is not required for admission
Placement tests in Math and English; required after admission
No letters of recommendation or personal statements are needed
Must be 18 or have a high school diploma to enroll Register for Sacramento City College in February of
Senior year. Attend Senior Saturday event in spring
www.cccco.edu
+The College Application ProcessCalifornia State University
Time to Apply: October 1- November 30 Fee: $55 per campus to which you apply Testing required: SAT or ACT
November is the latest test date accepted Students must satisfy a-g course requirements Minimum GPA to apply: 2.0 Students must meet a minimum eligibility index
based on GPA and SAT/ACT scores No essays or letters of recommendation are
accepted www.csumentor.edu
+The College Application Process University of California
Time to Apply: November 1-30 only Fee: $60 per campus to which you apply Testing required: SAT or ACT with writing
December is the latest test date accepted Students must satisfy a-g course requirements Minimum GPA to apply: 3.0 Students must meet a minimum eligibility index
based on GPA and SAT/ACT scores Essays (personal statements) are required No letters of recommendation accepted
www.universityofcalifornia.edu
+The College Application ProcessPrivate and Out of State Public Colleges and Universities
Time to Apply: varies Fee to apply: varies Where to get application: check each
university’s website Common Application is available at
www.commonapp.org Testing required: Usually SAT or ACT,
possibly two SAT Subject tests- check with the university.
Letters of recommendation and essays: vary
+The College Application ProcessLetters of Recommendation
Begin thinking about which two teachers you will ask to write a letter of recommendation for you.
In early fall, download the letter of recommendation packet online at the Da Vinci website (it will include directions).
Complete the packet and turn it in to teachers and your counselor 4 weeks prior to the due dates.
Your counselor will complete the school report in common application.
+The College Application Process Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
The WUE is a program of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE). Student who are residents of WICHE states may enroll in participating two and four year college programs outside of their home state at a reduced tuition rate.
www.wiche.edu/wue
+Fee Waivers for Testing and College Applications
Apply for the Free/Reduced National Lunch Program: Eligibility may qualify for testing waivers. Students in foster home placements may also
qualify.
You may apply for a application fee waiver to UC and CSU campuses when you apply online. College Board has a waiver to use with private colleges. See your counselor.
+Scholarships and Financial Aid
There will be a Financial Aid Workshop for seniors in January of Senior Year.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) is available in December. When to apply: January 1-March 2. Completing the FASFA online is the best
method: www.fafsa.ed.gov
Collegeboard.org offers an Expected Family Contribution Calculator to estimate how much the student’s family will be expected to contribute.
+Scholarships and Financial Aid
Ask private colleges for specific financial aid and scholarship information.
Check the Davis Joint Unified Scholarship bulletin on Naviance and list serve.
Check the financial aid website of each individual school.
Check out www.fastweb.com for additional scholarships.
Some private colleges require the CSS Profile https://profileonline.collegeboard.com
+Let’s Talk About College!
Different choices
Which choice is right for you?
How to begin test preparation
How to begin a college searchNavianceCollege BoardLibrary
+Save the Dates…
College Night- April 24, 2012 at Davis Senior High
Workshops on: UC and CSU Admissions Financial Aid Private Colleges College for students with learning disabilities Community College/Career Technical Education Community College/ Transfer Options Testing
+Save the Dates…
College Fair – April 14 St. Mary’s College, Moraga
College Fair – April 15 Mira Loma HS, Sacramento
CollegeWeek Live- Register for webinars/virtual tours at www.collegeweeklive.com
+Save the Dates…
Course planning materials for senior year distributed on March 9
Continue to select a strong program of study for senior year
Planners for senior year are due March 21/22