Overview of College Application Process
The Junior Year
College Counselors
Nicholle Wyatt • Students (A-L) • UCLA App Reader • Former UCSD
Instructor • Independent
Counselor
Teri Heard • Counseling Chair • Students (M-Z) • UCSD App Reader • USD App Reader • Independent
Counselor
Evening Agenda * College Application Overview
* College Entrance Requirements
* Family Connection Reminders
* Upcoming Co-Curricular Programs
* Financial Aid Options/Updates
• Neither College Admission nor College Selection is a Science
Finding the right “FIT”:
• Perform an academic evaluation (transcript) What does your transcript say?
• Review test score potential (PSAT, PLAN) • Examine extracurricular, leadership, service
involvement (resume) • Self-reflection of your needs (Values workshop)
Self-Reflection of Needs:
• What do I look for in a college? • What is important to me? • How do I choose a school?
Where do I begin?
Step 2: College Values
1) Admissions 2) Academic program 3) Cost 4) Geographic
Location 5) Size of School 6) Size of Community
7) Student body 8) Religious
orientation 9) Sports Programs 10) Academic
Atmosphere 11) Social Atmosphere 12) Extracurricular
Activities
College Values Workshop
Select 6 values most important
to YOU!
How We Can Help
• One-on-one Student Appointments (complete Jr. Questionnaire on Naviance)
• Co-Curricular/English Workshops: * College Orientation * Resume Creation * College Values * Common Application * Maximizing College Visits * NCAA Recruiting * Selective College Admissions * Letter of Rec
• Family Appointments: Optional • Must submit PARENT questionnaire on Naviance • Begins Middle of March
Junior Year
• Explore Colleges and Majors • Visit Colleges:
• Campus; Rep Visits * College Fairs
• Online Research • Family Connection; College Navigator, Cappex,
College Board, College Prowler, etc
• Constantly Edit College List • Register for SAT AND ACT!
National College Fair April 20th @ SD Convention Center
www.actstudent.org ACT Test Dates: April 9
June 11
SAT Test Dates: March 5 May 7
June 4
www.collegeboard.com/sat
Different College Systems
• University of California • California State University • Community Colleges/2-year Colleges • Private Colleges
Understanding College Minimum Requirements • UC/CSU
– A-G • No D’s/F’s
– 2.0* – CSU – 3.0 – UC – SAT/ACT (w/writing) – Activities
• Other Universities – Req’s Vary Widely – Academic Rigor – GPA Minimum – SAT/ACT – SAT Subject Exams – Activities
Exceed Minimum Requirements to be Competitive: • Honors/AP
• College Level Courses • Internships, Enrichment Opps, Service Projects
UC/CSU Entrance Requirements A) History/Social Science: 2 years required
B) English: 4 years required
C) Mathematics: 3 years required, 4 recommended
D) Laboratory Science: 2 years required, 3 recom’d
E) Foreign Language: 2 years required, 3 recom’d
F) Visual & Performing Arts (VPA): 1 year required
1 year from: Drama, Music or Visual Arts
G) College Preparatory Electives: 1 year required
www.csumentor.edu or www.universityofcalifornia.edu
UC/CSU Reminders for Juniors
• VPA “F” requirement 1 course within same genre Ex. Art I, Ceramics or Art 1 & 2
“D” grades in any A-G course are NOT
recognized as meeting entrance requirements.
UC vs CSU
• UC – 9 campuses, 2 Essays, Admit top 12%, SAT/ACT With Writing
• CSU – 23 campuses, No Essays, Admit top
33%, No Writing – Campus Impaction:
• 6 Entire School/Programs • 4 Not Impacted
www.csumentor.edu
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY ELIGIBILITY TABLE
Eligibility Index for California High School Graduates or Residents of California
3.00 and above with any score
GPAACTScore
SAT IScore GPA
ACTScore
SAT IScore GPA
ACTScore
SAT IScore
2.99 10 510 2.65 17 780 2.31 24 10602.98 10 520 2.64 17 790 2.30 24 10602.97 10 530 2.63 17 800 2.29 24 10702.96 11 540 2.62 17 810 2.28 24 10802.95 11 540 2.61 18 820 2.27 24 10902.94 11 550 2.60 18 820 2.26 25 10002.93 11 560 2.59 18 830 2.25 25 10002.93 11 570 2.58 18 840 2.24 25 11102.91 12 580 2.57 18 850 2.23 25 1120
CR + Math (No writing)
Private Colleges / Universities
• SAT I/ACT, Subject Tests • Letters of recommendation • Essay • Interview recommended
California: www.aiccu.edu National site: www.naicu.edu
Typically: • English 4 yrs required • Mathematics 2-3 yrs required, 3-4 rec’d • Science 2 yrs required, 3-4 rec’d • Foreign Language 2 yrs required, 3-4 rec’d
The more competitive the college, the more the number of “recommended” classes that are
needed.
PRIVATE COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS, pg. 4
• Grades (college prep classes + G.P.A.) • Recommendations (counselor + teachers) • Extra-curricular activities (ex. sports,
clubs, part-time job, volunteer work) • Essay (follow instructions) • Tests (SAT Reasoning + SAT subject tests
and/or ACT)
(G-R-E-E-T) Top 5 Factors Influencing Admissions
College requirement list from Tech school
** Letters of recommendation must be given to teachers and counselors no later than 3 wks before the colleges deadline or Dec. 1st – whichever is earliest
Create College Check List
College
Common APP
Ltrs of Rec? HM?
Tran’spt
Essay
Campus Visit
APP due
U of San Francisco
Yes
1 – tchr 1 – cnslr
Y
Y
Oct.
2/1
Loyola Marymount
Yes
1- tchr 1 - cnslr
Y
Y
Nov.
1/15
CSU San Marcos
No
None
N
N
11/30
UC Irvine
No
None
N
Y
Summer
11/30
Check List contin’d. . .
– Special Scholarship Deadlines • Ex. Seton Hall, Boston U, Seattle U
– Portfolio Requirements & Deadlines • Art, Architecture
– Audition Requirements & Deadlines • Theater, Music
– Interview Requirements & Dates • Harvard, Columbia, Brown, etc.
– ROTC, NCAA Deadlines
Resource list
• www.californiacolleges.edu • www.petersons.edu • www.campustours.com • www.mymajors.com • www.cappex.com • www.universityofcalifornia.edu • www.csumentor.edu • OLP’s Naviance website
FAMILY CONNECTION
Access website via www.aolp.org
Click on “Naviance”
hotlink under “Student”
Family Connection Home Page
OLP-specific Links
Parent questionnaire Managing Your College List
MY COLLEGES
UC San Diego
Scattergrams
OLP Stats Let’s take a look . . .
San Diego’s “Big Three”
• Univ. of San Diego 3.95 1222
• San Diego State 3.82** 1159** • UC San Diego 4.13 2035
** “extra credit” granted to SD County Residents
(w/o writing)
Intangible Qualities Colleges Seek “The Whole Package”
Study habits
Motivation
Interests
Commitment
Personality
Personal Essay
Interviews
San Diego Universities
Class of ‘15 Class of ’14 UCSD 32 AP/9 AD/ 4 ER 25 AP/4 AD/ 2 ER USD 27 AP/16 AD/5 ER 32 AP/15 AD/2 ER SDSU 71 AP/35 AD/12 ER 67 AP/41 AD/9 ER
SAMPLE GPA AND SCORE AVG’s • Providence College GPA: 3.42 SAT: 1190
• Dominican U GPA: 3.29 SAT: 1020
• UCLA GPA: 4.38 SAT: 1349/2028
• Sonoma State GPA: 3.2 SAT: 1030
• Regis GPA: 3.31 SAT: 1070
• Arizona State U GPA: 3.2 SAT: 1100
• Iona College GPA: 3.12 SAT: 1190
• CSU Long Beach GPA: 3.55 SAT: 1150
• Seton Hall GPA: 3.0 SAT: 1075
OLP College Acceptances
Where in the World are OLP Graduates?
England
Italy
France
Spain
Mexico
Canada
Australia
Ireland
Summer Time . . .
• Register for internship/summer enrichment opportunity
• Continue service work • Prepare for re-take of SAT/ACT • Visit college campuses • Finalize college list – Aug. 1 deadline
College Categories
• Dream • Reality • Safety
Apply to 8-10 schools Senior year
Application Periods
• Rolling admission: Aug. 1 on . . . • CSU/UC schools: Oct. 1 – Nov. 30 • Privates: December to March 1 • Early Action/Early Decision: Nov. 1 to 30
• UC Application • CSU Application • Common Application • Coalition Application • Individual Applications (U Oregon, U
Washington, etc)
Application Types
OLP College Application Camp
May 31-June 4 June 6-10 Aug 1-5 4 hrs; 5 days Complete App Req’s Register online
Need Help? • Attend an OLP
Camp • Dates:
– June 4th-8th – July 30th – August
3rd
Senior Year
• Whatever is not finished over summer must be done throughout senior year
• Individual & Family Appointments repeated Senior year to review status & provide assistance
Family Homework Assignment
San Diego National College
April 20 SD Convention Ctr
Select Your Daughter
“Parent” account
Parent questionnaire Suzie Sample
“Parent” home page Mr. and Mrs. Sample
“Parent Questionnaire” Access
Senior Parent & Student Panel
Words of Wisdom from “seasoned veterans”
College Counselors
Mrs. Nicholle Wyatt (A-L) Voicemail extension: 135 E-mail: [email protected]
Mrs. Teri Heard (M-Z)
Voicemail extension: 106 Email: [email protected]
www.tcci.naviance.com/aolp
Family Connection site
Also accessible at www.aolp.org site