11th Grade Parent Night

College Application Overview

1Who is my Counselor?Alisa Berner

2Who is my Counselor?Mercedes Hubschmitt

3Who is my Counselor?Christine Cudmore (Querques)

4Who is my Counselor?Linda Suokko

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2 Paths to a Four Year Degree2 years at acommunity college2 years at auniversity4 years at a universityGeneral EducationMajor PreparationRequirements for University AdmissionMajor RequirementsGraduation RequirementsGeneral EducationMajor RequirementsMajor PreparationGraduation Requirements

4 YEAR DEGREE8Community CollegeApplications due in SpringPalomar placement tests for Math & English Other Local CCsMiramar, Mira Costa, Mesa, GrossmontRegistration & Open House in Spring Specialty programs and transfer opportunities to 4-year collegesTAG students must meet with a counselor at the Community College

9TAG program Apply second semester of sophomore year in college to a specific 4-yr UniversityUniversity Link Palomar transfers to UCSDIGETC General Education curriculum for students unsure where they are going to applyWebsites:www.assist.orgwww.uctransfer.org

Community CollegeA-G RequirementsA History 2 Years (US & World History)B English 4 Years C Math 3 Years (Algebra 1-2, Geometry, Algebra 3-4)D Lab Science 2 Years (1 Biological and 1 Physical)E Language Other Than English 2 Years (Same Language)F VPA 1 YearG Elective 1 Year

Website:www.ucop.edu/doorwaysAll Grades must be C or Better for RequirementsLook up Courses for the Year the Course was Taken.

11Early ApplicationsEarly DecisionEarly decision plans are binding! You agree to attend the college if it accepts you.Apply to only one college through Early DecisionYou can apply to other colleges through regular admissionsOnce you commit, you must withdraw all other appsEarly ActionEarly action is not bindingIf accepted you can choose to commit or wait until the springYou can apply Early Action to other colleges ** Check Colleges for specific detailsCSUsSAT Reasoning or ACTMinimum 2.0 GPANo essayApplication period Oct 1 Nov 30Application fee is $55 per campusSan Marcos Local Service SchoolNo Letters of Recommendationwww.csumentor.com

13CSU EligibilityGPA A-G courses completed after 9th gradeStudents may earn up to 8 semesters/quarters of honors/AP points (maximum of four in grade 10)If original grade was a D or F, list only the repeated grade of C or betterIf original grade was a C or better, list only the higher grade

CSU Eligibility Indexwww.csumentor.edu/planning/high_school/cal_residents.aspUC EligibilityGPA A-G courses completed in grades 10 11Students may earn up to 8 semesters/quarters of honors/AP points (maximum of four in grade 10)If original grade was a D or F, list both grades BUT calculate only the repeated grade of C or betterIf original grade was a C or better, list both grades BUT the repeated grade will not be used in the GPA

UC Eligibility Indexwww.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/scholarshipreqLife Beyond UC and CSUPrivate Colleges

Out-of-State Universities

Many Schools Admit 75% of Applicants

Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)

http://wue.wiche.edu/

16SAT Tests & ACTSAT Reasoning or ACTAll 4-year colleges require the SAT Reasoning or the ACT Complete tests by November

SAT Subject TestsUCs and many privates require at least 2 subject tests

** Send Score Reports directly from College Board the same time as your applications*** Send one report to each college, except CSU (Code: 3594)www.collegeboard.comwww.act.org17SAT Score Choice

New Policy: Students may select which scores are sent to colleges by test date for SAT and individual tests for SAT Subject Tests

Optional for Students: Need to actively choose Score Choice

Check with Colleges/Universities for individual admission policies18Online ApplicationsHave the following on hand when completing your online applications:Use same legal name on all applicationsAppropriate email addressCopy of high school transcriptCopy of college transcript (if you have taken courses at a college)Test results: SAT, ACT, APList of activities/extracurriculars/clubs/volunteer work/athletics, etc.

New look to Family Connection20

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College Info

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Scholarships

Documents required for letters of recommendation can be downloaded and printed from here.Have all of these documents filled out for your counselor/teacher when asking for a letter of recommendation.Document Library29REQUEST FOR LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION UCs and CSUs DO NOT require a letter of recommendation

Private colleges or scholarships require letters of recommendation

30Need a Letter from your Counselor?List all colleges you are applying to on the My Colleges section of Family ConnectionComplete the My Resume section or provide a copy of the Common ApplicationDownload and print forms from the document library Permission to Release School InformationStudent Brag SheetParent ProfileThree (3) Teacher Input FormsMake an appointment with your Counselorat least 4-6 weeks before deadlineNO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 1stBefore your appointment:

31Need a Letter from your Counselor?Bring to the appointment: Completed forms listed on the previous slideSecondary School Report(s) (non common app)Check with Counselor to see if they submit electronically. If not, provide them with self-addressed stamped envelopes. (3 stamps)

32Need a Letter from your Counselor?After appointment

Order official transcripts ($4 each)4 day turnaroundDistribute Teacher Input Forms

33Need a Letter from a Teacher?A letter of recommendation by an adult is a courtesy to you, and NOT a professional obligation.

Please request the letter in person

Give teacher:Resume, copy of Brag Sheet, or refer them to Family ConnectionPostmark deadlineLetter of Recommendation form (if applicable)Check with Teacher to see if they submit online. If not, bring them self-addressed stamped envelopes.

Be sure to follow up with a verbal or written thank you note to the teacher.

34COLLEGE-BOUND SENIORMONTH-TO-MONTH CALENDAR2009-2010Rule #1: Meet all deadlines (check your colleges website).Rule #2: If you have a question check the college website and/or e-mail the colleges admission office.UC System website: www.ucop.edu/pathwaysCSU System website: www.csumentor.eduSAT sign-up and college search: www.collegeboard.com WESTVIEW CEEB CODE: 052-986SeptemberOctoberNovemberDecemberJanuary Sep 9 Deadline to register for Oct SAT Reasoning & Subject(s) www.collegeboard.com Sep 12 ACT Testwww.act.orgSep 30 8:00 a.m. Westview Theater: Senior Meeting Finalize college list (search Family Connection and College Board).Consider applying for Early Decision or Early Action.Begin a file for each college.Copy applications for your file.Organize list of essays and outline or draft your essay.Obtain out of state and private school applications online or request by phone. Oct 1 Deadline to register for Nov 7 SAT Reasoning & Subject(s)Oct 7 8:00 a.m. Westview Theater: CSU Application Process Oct 10 SAT Reasoning & Subject(s) TestsOct 14 UC Application Process and Personal StatementOct 21 Common ApplicationOct 24 ACT Test Oct 28 - Drop in time for students to get help on their online application (Computer Lab)Oct 30 Deadline to register for Dec 5 SAT Reasoning & Subject(s)Minimum 2 weeks notice for Transcript Requests and Letters of Recommendation. UC/CSU do not accept letters of recommendation. Work on college essays.Plan college visits and interviews (remember thank-you letters).Check Family Connection for scholarships (See Ms. Bloomfield).*Wednesday mornings September 30tht-November 18th will feature our CollegeWorkshop seriesNov 4 - Drop in time for students to get help on their online application (Computer Lab)Nov 7 SAT Reasoning & Subject(s) Nov 18 - Drop in time for students to get help on their online application (Computer Lab)Nov 30 UC & CSU apps dueMinimum 2-3 weeks notice for Transcript Requests and Letters of Rec. UC/CSU do not accept letters of recommendation.Send Early Decision or Early Action applications (verify dates with schools).Submit secondary school/counselor evaluation forms as soon as they arrive.Sign up for FAFSA Pin number http://www.pin.ed.gov Dec 1 - Deadline for Letters of Rec due January 15th or earlierDec 5 SAT Reasoning & Subject(s) TestsDec 12 ACT TestMinimum 2 weeks notice for Transcript Requests and Letters of Rec.School Closed Dec 21-Jan 1Ask politely for teachers recommendations (stamped envelopes)Finish applications for private & out of state schoolsJan Financial Aid Night: Date/Time TBA (www.collegeboard.com has a financial aid calculator to help you estimate costs and aid eligibility)Jan 15 End of Term 1Submit mid-year transcript requests to Registrars OfficeFill out FAFSA (and CSS Profile or other financial aid form for private schools)Check to see that your term schedule matches what you reported on college applications. If not, contact the admissions office of your school. Changes to your reported coursework may impact admissions status.Check on-campus housing registration dates for colleges you are interested in attending.FebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneGive mid-year transcript requests to Registrar.Check that colleges have received SAT Reasoning & Subject/ACT results from testing agencies.Check that colleges have all necessary financial aid papers.Mar 1 Last date to send FAFSA (needed for financial aid) Sign up for AP Tests Palomar information: Wolverine CenterAwait responses from some colleges!Send any new material or information to colleges.Thank you notes to teachers and counselors who wrote recommendations for you.All colleges should respond.Decide where you wish to go.Write thanks, but no thanks letter to colleges you will not attend.May 1 Make final decision and send deposit.May 3 -14 AP examsFill out dorm formsRegister for coursesJune 8 GraduationHave a great summer!GOOD LUCK!SUMMEREnjoy yourself!You deserve it!Financial Aid Checklist January March

Complete FAFSA by March 2nd

Make sure high school submits GPA to the Student Aid Commission by March 2nd

File institutional applications by schools deadlineApril May

Wait for Student Aid Report and California Aid Report

Wait for financial aid package letters from collegesOctober December

Find out about Priority F.A. & filing deadlines at colleges of choice

Get PIN (www.pin.ed.gov)

Register for CSS/Financial Aid Profile (if required by college)

36Application Workshops(Theater)September 30 8:00 am College Application OverviewOctober 7 8:00 am CSU ApplicationOctober 14 9:00 am UC Application & Personal StatementOctober 21 8:00 am Common Application

37Application Workshops(Computer Labs)October 28, November 4 & 18 Live workshop where students can log in to their applications to review specific questions

38Important WebsitesCSU: www.csumentor.edu/www.calstate.edu/UC: www.universityofcalifornia.edu www.ucop.edu/doorwaysSAT:www.collegeboard.com/ACT:www.act.org NCAA: www.ncaaclearinghouse.net/htmlFAFSA: www.fafsa.ed.gov/ WUE:www.wiche.edu/sep/wue Family Connection:http://connection.naviance.com/westview

39Whats Next?Maintain Grades

Maintain Grades

Maintain Grades

40Thank you!

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