September 11, 2012

Mrs. Ah Young Chi, College/Career CounselorMr. Luke Sferra, HS Counselor (A-K)Mrs. Katie Dahm, HS Counselor (L-Z)

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Resources for College Planning

• College/Career Center website click to connect• College/Career Center calendar on the web click to

connect• MHS eNews mailing list click to connect• Naviance Family Connection click to connect• MHS College Counseling Guidebook ($15)• Counseling team at MHS!

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Postsecondary Options

• 4-year college or university (Bachelor degree)– Public: UC or CSU– Private: over 70 in California– Out of state public or private: over 3,000

• 2-year college (Associate degree, career training or transfer)

• Career technical education (varying degrees and certificates)

• Military• Work• Gap year (concrete plan with a destination in mind for 2nd

year, usually)

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Graduation Requirements

Subject Malibu High School(to graduate)

University of California (minimum eligibility)

California State University(minimum eligibility)

English 4 years 4 years 4 years

Social Studies 3 yearsWorld History or European History

U.S. HistoryGovt/Economics

2 yearsWorld History or European History

U.S. History

2 yearsWorld History or European History

U.S. History

Math 3 yearsAlgebra IGeometryAlgebra II

3 years minimum, 4 recommendedAlgebra IGeometryAlgebra II

3 years minimum, 4 recommended for someAlgebra IGeometryAlgebra II

Science 2 yearsPhysical Science

Biology

2 years minimum, 3 recommendedBiology

Chemistry

2 years minimum, 3 recommended for someBiology

Chemistry

Foreign Language None 2 years minimum, 3-4 recommended 2 years minimum, 3-4 recommended for some

Visual Art or Performing Art 1 year 1 year (same genre) 1 year (same genre)

Electives 60 credits 1 yearMust be listed on UC approved

A-G course listAdvanced Math, Psychology,

Lab Science, Foreign Language, Social Studies, 2nd year of VPA

1 yearMust be listed on UC approved

A-G course listAdvanced Math, Psychology, Lab Science,

Foreign Language, Social Studies, 2nd year of VPA

Freshman Seminar 1 year

Physical Education 2 years

Community Service 80 hours

California High School Exit Exam Passing Scores on ELA and Math Sections

Passing Grade Grade of “D” is considered passing All courses must be completed with “C-” or higher

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College Prep Senior’s Timeline

• Search- self assessment for needs and wishes (self & family)

• Narrow down the college list• Apply• Wait for an admission decision

– Look for scholarships– Apply for financial aid– Continue with life!

• Admission decisions arrive• Make a decision- self assessment• Graduate, attend orientation, move in!

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College Systems

• Community colleges• California State University• University of California• Private colleges and universities in California• Out of state private and public colleges and

universities

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Community Colleges

• 109 campuses in California• Associate degrees (many lead to careers)• Transfer to 4-year school (finish Bachelor degree)• To transfer to CSU or UC and some private schools,

must complete 60 semester units (2 years) at CC• To transfer to most private schools, only need 30

semester units (1 year) at CC• Articulation agreements or TAG are available for most

schools• Is it “easier” to get into a 4-year school as a transfer?

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California State University

• 23 campuses• Bachelor and Master degrees• First institution of higher education established by the

State of California, originally established to train teachers• To be eligible: 2.0 GPA, A-G courses, SAT or ACT (no

Writing)• Not required/accepted: SAT Subjects, recommendation

letters, essays, transcripts• Application filing period: Oct 1 – Nov 30• To apply: www.csumentor.edu• Several CSU’s are very difficult to get into! Cal Poly SLO,

San Diego State, Long Beach, San Francisco State

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University of California

• 10 campuses but San Francisco is graduate only• Bachelor, Master, and Doctorate degrees• Research/theory based curriculums• Competitive admissions with many highly selective

campuses• To be eligible: 3.0 GPA, A-G courses, SAT or ACT with

Writing, personal statements• Not required/accepted: SAT Subject exams (some majors

“highly recommend”), recommendation letters, transcripts

• Application filing period: Nov 1 – Nov 30 (available Oct 1)• To apply: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply

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Private and Out of State Schools

• 75 private colleges and universities in California• 3,000+ colleges and universities in US (including public)• All vary in admission requirements and application deadlines

MUST BE ORGANIZED!• Application requirements: application usually with essays

and activities, official transcript, official test scores, letters of recommendation, and sometimes interview/portfolio

• Almost 500 schools are part of the Common Application• Early Decision vs. Early Action vs. Restrictive Early Action• National commitment deadline: May 1 (no earlier!)

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Letters, Forms & Deadlines

• Most private schools require at least 1 letter of recommendation, from teacher or counselor

• Many private schools require Secondary School Report form to be completed by the high school counselor

• Before students can request letters and forms, students and parents must complete the Brag Packet

• What is a Brag Packet?• Instructions are outlined in

Guidelines for Requesting Counselor & Teacher Recommendation Letters click to download copy of the guidelines

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Instructions…

Guidelines for Requesting Counselor & Teacher Recommendation Letters

(Click link above to download)

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Counselor “Packets”

• After you complete the Brag Packet and updated your “colleges I’m applying to” list…

• Student must provide Mrs. Chi with the following:– 2 printouts of your college list from Naviance– Transcript fee for each school* on the list (CASH only)– If there are schools not accepting electric documents, then:

• Secondary School Report form• 9”x12” envelopes properly addressed and stamped

• DUE: Oct 1 for Early & Nov 5 for Regular• Counselors will submit/send following materials to each

college: Secondary School Report form, official transcript, letter of recommendation, and MHS Profile

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Teacher “Packets”

• After you complete the Brag Packet and updated your “colleges I’m applying to” list…

• Add teacher to “Teacher Recommendation” section in Naviance

• Student must provide each teacher with the following:– 1 printout of your college list from Naviance– 1 copy of your unofficial transcript (given out in class)– If there are schools not accepting electric documents, then:

• Teacher Evaluation form• Regular size envelopes properly addressed and stamped

• DUE: Oct 1 for Early & Nov 5 for Regular• Teachers will submit/send following materials to each

college: Teacher Evaluation form and recommendation letter

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Student Responsibilities

• Senior Year “Prep for College” Calendar• Submit your application to the college or university

before the due date. You must use the application provided by your college or the Common Application; Naviance is not a college application system.

• Submit requests for recommendation letters, secondary school report forms, transcripts by following the instructions.

• Thoroughly complete the Brag Packet on time.• Make sure that you have waived your access and

signed the FERPA agreement in Naviance.• Make sure your “college I’m applying to” list in your

Naviance account is accurate.

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Student Responsibilities cont.

• Request that official test scores be sent to your college or university directly from the College Board and/or ACT. Malibu HS cannot send test scores to colleges.

• Follow up with each college or university you apply to, to make sure that all required materials were received.

• Follow instructions for submitting Mid Year Report forms and transcripts… in January!

• When you receive an admission decision from a college, update your status in Naviance.

• Write a thank you note to those that helped you, especially with writing you recommendation letters.

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Parent Responsibilities

• Kudos for being here tonight!• Senior Year “Prep for College” Calendar• HELP your student get organized, especially with the

recommendation letter request process• Prepare income tax and financial statements for

financial aid applications• Visit college with your student• Be positive but not unrealistic• Do not complete the admission application or write

the essay for your student• Let your student enjoy his/her Senior year

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College Entrance Exams

Remaining test dates:• SAT:

– October 6 SAT Bootcamp available!– November 3– December 1

• ACT:– October 27– December 8

• Official score reports required by all colleges.• Allow at least 4-6 weeks for delivery.• FREE SAT & ACT prep course in Naviance!

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Your Homework

• Narrow the college list (no more than 10) by:– Visiting the college, whenever possible– Looking around the college websites– Encouraging your child to attend the college presentations at

MHS– Attending local info sessions and receptions by colleges– Attending a college fair

• Work on (help your child with) completing the Brag Packet• Look ahead to financial aid

– Visit www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov– Work on CSS Profile for private colleges that require it– Gather/save tax documents– Attend Financial Aid Night on Oct 30

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Upcoming Events

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Program/Activity Date

College rep visits September-November

1-on-1 essay review sessions September-November

Application workshops (lunch, students only) September-November

SAT Bootcamp (9am-4:30pm, $99 per student) September 29, 2012

Coffee with the Counselors (9-10am, Staff Lounge)

October 16, 2012

Samohi College Fair (6:30-9pm, Seniors in at 6:30pm)

October 16, 2012

UC and CSU applications open October 1, 2012

Financial Aid Night October 30, 2012

Book Discussion: Crazy U (parents only) November 27, 2012

UC and CSU applications DUE November 30, 2012