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Santa Fe High School College Info Night 2012 September 27, 2012
Santa Fe High SchoolCollege Info Night 2012
September 27, 2012
SAVE the Date
Whittier Union High School District
College FairDistrict-Wide
Santa Fe High SchoolTuesday, November 13, 2012
6:00-8:30PMMike Mendez Gym
Education Pays
Education pays higher earnings and results in lower unemployment rates….
What are my Educational Options?
2-Years 4-Years 4-Years 2 and 4 Years
Private Colleges
and Universitie
s
Community College110 Campuses throughout California
Associate Degrees, Vocational Certificates, and Transfer ProgramsHigh School Students can attend and earn credit for both high school and college.No entrance exams required
Lowest Fees about $1, 500/Year
California State UniversitiesPublic
Californi
a Universit
y
23 Campuses
Bachelor’s &
Master’s Degrees and Teaching Credentia
ls
Minimum
GPA 2.00 in A-
G Requirements
SAT or
ACT
Apply
online
(Oct . 1- Nov. 30)
Fees are
approximately
$6,500/Year
University of California
Requirements vary but are similar to UC’s
Over 65 colleges & Universities through out California.
Women’s Colleges
Art and Performance
Colleges
Religious Affiliated Colleges
Fees and Tuition $20,000-$40,000/Y
ear
Offer more personalized
attention
Private Colleges/Universities
THESE ARE THE REQUIRED COURSES YOUR STUDENT MUST TAKE TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR A 4-YEAR UNIVERSITY…..A History/ Social Science -2 YearsB English -4 YearsC Math -3 Years, but 4
Recommended D Laboratory Science-2 Years, But 3
Recommended
E Language Other Than English
-2 Years, But 3 Recommended
F Visual and Performing Art
-1 YearG College Prep
Class/Elective-1 Year
What are A-G Requirements?
ACT
ACT: www.actstudent.orgTest Date Registration Deadline Late Regissrtation
(Late Fee applies)
December 8, 2012 November 2, 2012 November 3-16, 2012
February 9, 2013 January 11, 2013 January 12-18, 2013
April 13, 2013 March 8, 2013 March 9-22, 2013
June 8, 2013 May 3, 2013 May 4-17, 2013
Test Fees: ACT No Writing $35.00 (Cal States)ACT Plus Writing $50.50 (UC’s and Private
Schools)
SAT SAT:
www.collegeboard.orgTest Date Registration Deadline Late Registration
November 3, 2012 October 4, 2012 October 19, 2012
December 1, 2012 November 1, 2012 November 19, 2012
January 26, 2013 December 28, 2012 January 11, 2013
March 9, 2013 February 8, 2013 February 22, 2013
May 4, 2013 April 5, 2013 April 19, 2013
June 1, 2013 May 2, 2013 May 17, 2013
Test Fees: $50
Fee Waivers
PSATSAT
Subject TestsACT
For up to 4 UC’s For up to 4 Cal
States
Depends on the University/College Each one has
different requirements
EXAMS College Applications
Must see Ms. Corona and attend
Workshop
Also, See Ms.
Corona
Part of the On-
line Applicatio
n
How should you prepare for College?
Take challenging courses (AP,
Honors, College Classes)
Earn Good grades
(A’s & B’s)
Make up D’s & F’s as soon as possible.
Take PSAT Fall of your Junior Year and SAT or ACT in the Spring.
Apply to Summer
Programs
Get Involved!! Community
Service, School Clubs, and Sports.
Be a Leader
Financial AidFinancial Aid is
available from the federal government,
states, colleges, and private sources
Types:•Grants (Pell Grants, Cal Grants, School Grants)•Loans (Subsidized, Unsubsidized, Private)•Work-Study Programs•Scholarships
Forms•Cal Grant GPA Verification Form•FAFSA( Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Filling Period•January 1, 2013- March 2, 2013
Senior Timeline
FallApply to
College and Universities
Nov. 30th Deadline for
UC’s and CSUs
Take College Entrance Exams
WinterAttend
Financial Aid Night and Cash for College
Encourage parents to fill 2012 Taxes
EarlyApply for
FAFSA and Cal Grant
SpringWill start to
receive Acceptance Letters &
Award LetterWill start to
apply for Community
CollegesTake college assessment
test
SummerSend
transcripts to Colleges
Attend summer
orientation programs
College and Career Center Events
College Application Workshops
School Visits from University of La
Verne, UCSB, Maryville University,
and Vanguard
The Deadline to apply for UC’s and CSU’s is
November 30th
Seniors should take the SAT and/or ACT by the December
test Date
PSATWednesday, October 17th
SAT and ACT Registration Workshops
Thank You!!
If you have any Questions:you can visit, call, or e-mail us.
College & Career Center F-4 Open M-F 7:30am -3:30pm
562-698-8121 ext.4056
Ms. Aileen CoronaCollege Advisement [email protected]
Mrs. Isela ValenciaCollege & Career [email protected]
Useful Websites
www.ucop.edu/pathwayswww.csumentor.eduwww.aiccu.eduwww.californiacolleges.eduwww.edwise.orgwww.fastweb.comwww.scholarships.comwww.maldef.orgwww.wiredscholar.comwww.finaid.org
