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Welcome ToWelcome ToSRVHS College SRVHS College
Information EveningInformation Evening
School Code CEEB : School Code CEEB : 050725050725
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College Application EssentialsCollege Application Essentials
Topics covered in this workshop includeTopics covered in this workshop include::
How To ApplyHow To Apply
Eligibility: Subject, Examination, GPA RequirementsEligibility: Subject, Examination, GPA Requirements
TranscriptsTranscripts
ELC UC ELC UC
Application cycleApplication cycle
Applying to Private InstitutionsApplying to Private Institutions
Early decision – binding Early decision – binding Early action – non binding Early action – non binding
Community CollegeCommunity College
UCLA Student Affairs AdvisorUCLA Student Affairs Advisor
Questions and AnswersQuestions and Answers
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How to ApplyHow to Apply((Refer to College Application Checklist)Refer to College Application Checklist)
UC/CSU on line application preferredUC/CSU on line application preferred UC/CSU first download from WEB UC/CSU first download from WEB
UC UC www.universityofcalifornia.eduwww.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply/apply
October 1 – Website Opened, Nov 1-30 SubmitOctober 1 – Website Opened, Nov 1-30 Submit
See Apply On-Line BrochureSee Apply On-Line Brochure
CSU CSU www.csumentor.eduwww.csumentor.edu Oct 1- Nov 30 Oct 1- Nov 30
Cal Poly early admission filing period Oct 1 – 31 must declare a majorCal Poly early admission filing period Oct 1 – 31 must declare a major
Need: Need: Transcript for referenceTranscript for referenceCP Weighted; it is an estimateCP Weighted; it is an estimateCopies available in Career CenterCopies available in Career Center
Make a copy of on-line application for recordsMake a copy of on-line application for recordsFor Private SchoolsFor Private Schools
Be aware of deadlines - Part 1 or Part 2Be aware of deadlines - Part 1 or Part 2 Student needs to complete Part 1 before requesting secondary school report and Student needs to complete Part 1 before requesting secondary school report and
lettersletters
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SAT code for CSU Mentor is 3594SAT code for CSU Mentor is 3594
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is our school code? 050725
What is my rank? We do not Rank (See School Profile)
Class Size for Senior Class? 525
Documenting Community College Courses? Beginning Fall 2007, we will not place CCC on the high school transcript. However, document college courses on college application.
Send college transcript to college you will attend. Click college for grade level put 2 grades for college class.
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Eligibility UC/CSUEligibility UC/CSU
Subject RequirementsSubject Requirements
Examination RequirementsExamination Requirements
Grade Point AverageGrade Point Average
Check Eligibility IndexCheck Eligibility Index
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Minimum“a-g” Subject Requirements Minimum“a-g” Subject Requirements Grade of “C” or BetterGrade of “C” or Better
See courses on transcript with letter “p” in front of themSee courses on transcript with letter “p” in front of them
Reference “a-g” Handout given to students
a. History/Social Science - 2 years
b. English - 4 years
c. Mathematics - 3 years
d. Laboratory Science - 2 years, many majors require more
e. Language Other Than English - 2 years
f. Visual and Performing Arts - 1 year approved courses from a singular performing arts area
g. College Preparatory Elective - 1 year
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““a-g” Subject Requirementsa-g” Subject RequirementsUC vs. CSU Course Requirement Comparison
The University of California and California State University have agreed to adopt the same pattern of courses; however, there will continue to be different admissions practices in some cases.
Community college courses must be noted on the self-report, reference course number and where course was taken i.e. Bus 109 Intro to Business @ DVC.
Documenting College Courses:
For CSU document grade for 2 semesters (Fall & Spring)
Business 109 Fall – B Spring – B
For UC document grade only once (semester taken)
If taken in fall, put grade under fall only
Business 109 Fall – B Spring –
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Examination Requirements(for students entering 2008)
SAT Reasoning Test or ACT for UC/CSU: UC uses highest scores in critical reading, math and writings + 2 subject tests.
CSU uses critical reading + math (writing score not included)
UC/Two Different Subject Tests- Example of subject test: English literature, foreign language, science, or social studies, math II C
Check individual school for accepted completion date of testing requirement
Cal Poly prefers October – last SAT date
Send SAT scores directly from College Board
for CSU use #3594 will send to all CSU’s
UC send to each campus to which you apply
If ACT taken, send scores: www.act.org. When scores are requested, entire testing history is sent; however, schools use best scores.
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Sending a Transcript?Sending a Transcript? UC/CSU applications require self report. Do not send transcripts at UC/CSU applications require self report. Do not send transcripts at
time of application. Schools will notify student if requesting 7time of application. Schools will notify student if requesting 7 thth semester transcript (January).semester transcript (January).
Send AP Test Scores, transcript from high school in June and any Send AP Test Scores, transcript from high school in June and any community college work with Intent to Register. (School you have community college work with Intent to Register. (School you have chosen to attend)chosen to attend)
University credit is granted for Adv Placement test scores of 3 or University credit is granted for Adv Placement test scores of 3 or higher higher
For a campus by campus listing of how credit is applied For a campus by campus listing of how credit is applied see see www.ucop.edu/pathwayswww.ucop.edu/pathways
Go to Go to collegeboard.orgcollegeboard.org for information regarding other schools & for information regarding other schools &
granting AP credit.granting AP credit.
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Sending a Transcript?Sending a Transcript? Grades must be maintained in the senior year or the Grades must be maintained in the senior year or the
acceptance may be rescinded. acceptance may be rescinded.
If an academic class is dropped after the application If an academic class is dropped after the application has been submitted, the student must notify each has been submitted, the student must notify each university to which he/she has applied.university to which he/she has applied.
Transcript can be obtained from the Registrar for Transcript can be obtained from the Registrar for $2.00 each. Student must fill out transcript request $2.00 each. Student must fill out transcript request form and provide self-addressed stamped envelope.form and provide self-addressed stamped envelope.
Transcript sent through Docufide – Order online for Transcript sent through Docufide – Order online for $7.00.$7.00.
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UC/CSU Grade Point Average Calculated beginning in 10th grade in approved
courses only (a-g)
Additional grade points given for grades of C or better in approved honors, Advanced Placement
Additional grade points given for UC-transferable college courses
Repeating classes – report all grades for UC system
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UC Personal Statement UC Personal Statement QuestionsQuestions
Respond to two promptsRespond to two prompts Maximum of 1,000 words totalMaximum of 1,000 words total May respond to one prompt at greater length, May respond to one prompt at greater length,
shorter response not less than 250 words.shorter response not less than 250 words.
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UC Personal Statement QuestionsUC Personal Statement Questions
Prompt #1 - Describe the world you come from – Prompt #1 - Describe the world you come from – for example, your family, community or for example, your family, community or school – tell us how your world has shaped school – tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations.your dreams and aspirations.
Prompt #2 – Tell us about a personal quality, Prompt #2 – Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or talent, accomplishment, contribution or experience that is important to you. What experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes about this quality or accomplishment makes you proud and how does it relate to the you proud and how does it relate to the person you are?person you are?
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UC Eligibility IndexUC Eligibility Index
A student meets the Scholarship Requirement if he or she achieves the GPA (3.0 minimum in California) and test score total indicated in the Eligibility Index.
“A – G” GPA UC Score Total
3.00 – 3.04 223
3.05 – 3.09 210
Refer to Eligibility Index online at www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/scholarshipreq
You will see a Test Score Translation Table
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CSU Eligibility IndexCSU Eligibility Index
A student meets the scholarship requirement A student meets the scholarship requirement if he or she achieves the GPA of 2.0 if he or she achieves the GPA of 2.0 (minimum) and test score indicated in the (minimum) and test score indicated in the eligibility index.eligibility index.
You will be required to meet higher You will be required to meet higher admission requirements for impacted admission requirements for impacted campuses and programs.campuses and programs.
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What is the eligibility index?What is the eligibility index?Use this formula to see if your grade point average and test scores meet the required eligibility index:Use this formula to see if your grade point average and test scores meet the required eligibility index:
SAT ScoresSAT Scores: : (GPA x 800) + your SAT Total (GPA x 800) + your SAT Total Your high school GPA (All approved college prep “a-g” courses taken in 10Your high school GPA (All approved college prep “a-g” courses taken in 10 thth,11,11thth and and
1212thth grades) grades)My index is _________My index is _________
ACT ScoresACT Scores: (GPA x 200) = 10 x ACT Composite): (GPA x 200) = 10 x ACT Composite) Your high school GPA (All approved college prep “a-g” courses taken in 10Your high school GPA (All approved college prep “a-g” courses taken in 10 thth, 11, 11thth and and
1212thth grades) grades)My index is _________My index is _________
*The CSU will not include the SAT or ACT writing scores in the Eligibility Index for 2007-08 admissions *The CSU will not include the SAT or ACT writing scores in the Eligibility Index for 2007-08 admissions decision.decision.
California residents must have a minimum index of 2900 using SAT scores or 694 using ACT scores.California residents must have a minimum index of 2900 using SAT scores or 694 using ACT scores.Non-California residents must have a minimum index of 3502 using SAT scores or 842 using ACT scores.Non-California residents must have a minimum index of 3502 using SAT scores or 842 using ACT scores.
California Resident Eligibility Index ExamplesCalifornia Resident Eligibility Index ExamplesGPAGPA ACT CompositeACT Composite SAT Total SAT Total
ScoreScore ScoreScore3.03.0 No minimum score requiredNo minimum score required2.82.8 14 14 660 6602.62.6 18 18 820 8202.42.4 22 22 980 9802.22.2 26 26 1140 11402.02.0 30 30 1300 1300
For the complete Eligibility Index tables for California resident and nonresident students go to For the complete Eligibility Index tables for California resident and nonresident students go to www.csumentor.eduwww.csumentor.edu
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CSU Eligibility IndexCSU Eligibility Index
Eligibility does not mean admission – Eligibility does not mean admission – must be competitivemust be competitive
Check specific campuses for impacted majors Check specific campuses for impacted majors and programsand programs
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CSU Entry Level Math (ELM)CSU Entry Level Math (ELM)English Placement Test (EPTEnglish Placement Test (EPT))
Exception through STAR test or SAT Exception through STAR test or SAT score of 550 or better in math and critical score of 550 or better in math and critical readingreading
Math exception may also be achieved in Math exception may also be achieved in successful completion of senior level successful completion of senior level math class beyond Algebra 2math class beyond Algebra 2
Non-Exempt students will be required to Non-Exempt students will be required to take placement test in Spring on a CSU take placement test in Spring on a CSU campuscampus
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Transcripts and Self ReportTranscripts and Self Report
UC/CSU require self report at time of applicationUC/CSU require self report at time of application
Obtain unofficial transcript from Career Center for referenceObtain unofficial transcript from Career Center for reference
How to read transcript for UC/CSU:How to read transcript for UC/CSU:All “a – g” courses will need to be reported for application purposes. However, All “a – g” courses will need to be reported for application purposes. However, only “a-g” courses taken in 10 - 11 grade will be computed for UC/CSU GPA.only “a-g” courses taken in 10 - 11 grade will be computed for UC/CSU GPA.
The The estimatedestimated UC/CSU GPA can be found on the transcript: CP Weighted. Each UC/CSU GPA can be found on the transcript: CP Weighted. Each campus may compute a different GPA.campus may compute a different GPA.
Courses with a P in front of them denote college prep and H denotes honors Courses with a P in front of them denote college prep and H denotes honors credit.These are the only courses to be reported.credit.These are the only courses to be reported.
Each university may take only a certain number of H courses.Each university may take only a certain number of H courses.
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Transcript ExampleTranscript Example
PP English 10 AdvEnglish 10 Adv P P Symphonic BandSymphonic Band P P Spanish 3Spanish 3 P P Algebra 2 AdvAlgebra 2 Adv N N Net Sports – (Not A-G Subject)Net Sports – (Not A-G Subject) PHPH Chemistry Honors Chemistry Honors PHPH European History AP European History AP N N Leadership – (Not A-G Subject)Leadership – (Not A-G Subject)
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Eligibility in the Local ContextEligibility in the Local Contextfor the UCfor the UC
The top four percent of students at each The top four percent of students at each participating California high school are participating California high school are designated UC-eligible. UC has identified designated UC-eligible. UC has identified ELC students and assigned an ELC number. ELC students and assigned an ELC number.
SRVHS ELC students have already been SRVHS ELC students have already been notified and a file has been started by the UC notified and a file has been started by the UC system.system.
Students must still complete Subject and Students must still complete Subject and Examination RequirementsExamination Requirements
ELC information available at ELC information available at www.ucop.edu/sas/elcwww.ucop.edu/sas/elc
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Application CycleApplication Cycle
● UC Fall filing period is between November 1 – 30. May go UC Fall filing period is between November 1 – 30. May go online Oct 1, but can not submit before Nov 1.online Oct 1, but can not submit before Nov 1.
● CSU October 1 – November 30CSU October 1 – November 30
● CSU Cal Poly Early Decision Oct 31 DeadlineCSU Cal Poly Early Decision Oct 31 Deadline
DO NOT WAIT UNTIL NOVEMBER 30 TO DO NOT WAIT UNTIL NOVEMBER 30 TO APPLYAPPLY
● Students should keep each campus informed of any changes Students should keep each campus informed of any changes in information reported on application.in information reported on application.
● Check at time of application for housing recommendationCheck at time of application for housing recommendation
● Students must respond to all inquiries for information from Students must respond to all inquiries for information from each campus.each campus.
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Application Cycle, cont’dApplication Cycle, cont’d
Each campus reviews applications in a comprehensive manner.Each campus reviews applications in a comprehensive manner.
Fee UC $60 each campus, CSU $55 each campus Fee UC $60 each campus, CSU $55 each campus
Most admission decisions for freshmen are sent out between Most admission decisions for freshmen are sent out between March 1 and March 30. CSU may be earlier.March 1 and March 30. CSU may be earlier.
Many campuses have online access to admissions decisions.Many campuses have online access to admissions decisions.
Students must submit their intent to register (to one campus Students must submit their intent to register (to one campus only) by May 1.only) by May 1.
Request final transcript from Registrar by graduation date.Request final transcript from Registrar by graduation date.
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Applying to Private InstitutionsApplying to Private Institutions
GPA, test scores, extracurricular, essays, GPA, test scores, extracurricular, essays, recommendations, strength of program, interviewrecommendations, strength of program, interview
Obtain application online or request paper from schoolObtain application online or request paper from school Common application available for many schoolsCommon application available for many schools Check for supplemental applicationCheck for supplemental application Web Site Web Site www.commonapp.orgwww.commonapp.org Check application deadlines and testing requirementsCheck application deadlines and testing requirements Early Action/Early DecisionEarly Action/Early Decision
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Applying to Private InstitutionsApplying to Private Institutions
Secondary School reports and Letters of Secondary School reports and Letters of RecommendationRecommendation Provide counselor with: Provide counselor with:
Resume, Parent Brag Sheet (in Career Center) Resume, Parent Brag Sheet (in Career Center) Provide self-addressed stamped envelopeProvide self-addressed stamped envelope Request transcripts from registrar ($2.00 each) or Request transcripts from registrar ($2.00 each) or
Docufide $7.00Docufide $7.00 Send test scores from College Board, ACTSend test scores from College Board, ACT Provide additional stamped envelope along withProvide additional stamped envelope along with mid-mid-
year report. Give mid-year report to counselor in Dec.year report. Give mid-year report to counselor in Dec.
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Applying to Private InstitutionsApplying to Private Institutions
Be mindful regarding Thanksgiving and Be mindful regarding Thanksgiving and winter break. Counselors and registrar winter break. Counselors and registrar will not be able to process letters of will not be able to process letters of recommendation or transcripts after recommendation or transcripts after December 17th, if needed for January 1December 17th, if needed for January 1stst deadline.deadline.
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Community CollegeCommunity College
Eligible if 18 years of age or high Eligible if 18 years of age or high school diplomaschool diploma
Apply in spring of senior yearApply in spring of senior year Check if housing is availableCheck if housing is available Check assessment dates for specific Check assessment dates for specific
collegescolleges Math and English Assessment for DVC Math and English Assessment for DVC
done at SRVHS in Marchdone at SRVHS in March Do not need SAT or ACTDo not need SAT or ACT
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Resources for InformationResources for Information
ACT - Administrators of the ACT examwww.act.org
College Board - Administrators of the SAT Reasoning Test, SAT Subject Tests, and Advanced Placement exams
www.collegeboard.org, www.collegeboard.org/ap,www.californiacolleges.edu,
www.aiccu.edu – California Independent Colleges, &www.cccco.edu – California Community Colleges
Financial Aid Workshop will be held in January
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NCAA EligibilityNCAA Eligibility
College bound student athletes should refer to College bound student athletes should refer to the Clearinghouse web site for eligibility the Clearinghouse web site for eligibility requirements and application process requirements and application process www.ncaa.org/eligibility/cbsawww.ncaa.org/eligibility/cbsa
Be sure to send SAT/ACT scores directly to Be sure to send SAT/ACT scores directly to NCAANCAA
The NCAA Guide for the College Bound The NCAA Guide for the College Bound Student Athlete is available onlineStudent Athlete is available online
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Good Luck!!