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MISSION VIEJO HIGH SCHOOL
PSAT PARENT NIGHTFor Freshmen, Sophomores and
Juniors
It’s not the name on the gates that matters It’s how you take advantage of your
education
TOPICS
WHERE TO APPLY HOW TO APPLY WHEN TO APPLY APPLY BROADLY RESOURCES
Where do MVHS students go ?
CSU – 87 (previous 65) UC - 36 (previous 51) PRIVATE IN CALIFORNIA - 46
(previous 28) OUT OF STATE – 81 (previous 92)
FINDING A MATCH ACADEMIC RECORD SIZE/LOCATION MAJORS/SPECIAL PROGRAMS PUBLIC/PRIVATE STUDENT LIFE COST/FINANCIAL AID ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
CAMPUSES 23 IMPACTION ADMISSIONS ELIGIBILITY VS SELECTION TESTING – SAT/ACT (send scores) APPLICATION – Oct.1 to Nov.30 http://www.csumentor.edu - apply
CSU ADMISSIONS 2011 CAL POLY SLO (16) gpa 3.92 –
sat 1298 SAN DIEGO ST. (17) gpa 3.73 –
sat 1132
CSU SAN MARCOS (6) gpa 3.25 - sat 1015
CSU FULLERTON (23) gpa 3.27– sat 1022
CAL POLY POMONA (5) gpa 3.41 sat
1083
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
CAMPUSES/ADMISSIONS ELIGIBILITY vs SELECTION TESTING – SAT/ACT (last test date is
Dec.) APPLY – Nov. 1 to Nov.30 UC APPROVED COURSE LIST PERSONAL STATEMENT http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/
UC ADMISSIONS - 2011 UCB 4.14
SAT 2073 UCLA 4.11
SAT 2038 UCSD 4.08
SAT 1966 UCSB 3.97
SAT 1889 UC DAVIS 4.00 SAT
1922 UCI 3.97
SAT 1849 UC SANTA CRUZ 3.75 SAT
1776 UC RIVERSIDE 3.67 SAT
1710 UC MERCED 3.56
SAT 1623
Comprehensive Review
Academic GPA in “a-g” courses Test Scores- ACT, SAT, Subj. Tests Senior yr. courses # of & grades in Honors, AP, IB Course beyond minimum “a-g” Rank in top 9% (ELC) Academic performance Given opportunities available in HS
Outstanding performance in academic subject Outstanding performance in special project Recent, marked improvement in academics Special talents, achievements, awards Completion of special projects with school events Academic accomplishments in light of life experiences Locations of High School
Personal Statement Prompts
Prompt # 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.
Prompt #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 most proud and how does it relate to the person you are ?
PERSONAL STATEMENT
The most compelling statements often include discussion of:
Your academic record, accomplishments, activities.
Any unusual circumstances, challenges, or hardships and the ways you responded to them.
Your initiative, motivation, leadership, persistence, service to others, special potential.
Your achievements in light of opportunities available.
INDEPENDENT COLLEGES
CAMPUSES – 76 colleges (review specific requirements)
APPLY – Nov./Dec./Jan./Feb. (deadlines vary)
EARLY DECISION/EARLY ACTION LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION http://www.aiccu.edu https://www.commonapp.org
INDEPENDENT COLLEGES
U S C (3) gpa 4.04 sat 2060
U. of SAN DIEGO (4) gpa 3.90 sat 1240
BIOLA (11) gpa 3.54 sat 1104
AZUSA PACIFIC (9) gpa 3.67 sat 1085
VANGUARD (4) gpa 3.40 sat 1000
THE ESSAY
Pick something you know/trust your instincts
Some experiences important to you are too familiar to admissions i.e. Big trip/Big Game
Avoid Big Issues – too many people save world
It doesn’t take big event for compelling essay
Essay isn’t reciting your resume Admissions officers less interested in
what you did than how it made you feel/what you took away from the experience
THE ESSAY Part 2
DEFINE YOURSELF AS A BRAND ALLOWS ADMISSIONS TO
DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN STUDENTS
CONVEY CLEAR MESSAGE WHY YOU SHOULD BE ACCEPTED
WHAT WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE, WHAT ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT, WHAT DEFINES YOUR BRAND
Letter of Recommendation
Required by Private colleges Forms printed out from college
website Some colleges will ask for teacher
letter Some colleges want teacher and
counselor/administrator letter Student who needs
Counselor/administrator letter must meet with correct person for procedure to follow, allowing 4 weeks to do
OUT OF STATE COLLEGES
U. of Arizona (6) gpa 3.36 sat 1098
Arizona State (5) gpa 3.39 sat 1100
U. of Oregon (4) gpa 3.59 sat 1105
BYU (8) gpa 3.80 sat 1240
NAU (6) gpa 3.60 sat 1081
U. of Colorado (5) gpa 3.55 sat 1170
Boston U. (3) gpa A- sat 1993
WHAT TO DO NOW ?
• KEEP GRADES UP• SIGN UP FOR SAT/ACT/SUBJECT
TEST• GET TO KNOW COLLEGES – USE
WEBSITES FOR COLLEGE SEARCHES
• ATTEND COLLEGE FAIRS• VISIT COLLEGES BETWEEN NOW
AND SENIOR YEAR