Welcome Class of 2019 Students & Parents! Senior College Night August 16, 2018

1. Welcome Class of 2019 Students & Parents!Senior College NightAugust 16, 2018

2. College & Career CenterRochelleKronstadt: CollegeCounselor(818) 758-5250Erika Lopez: CollegeCounselor(818) 758-5250AngelaZook:CareerCounselor(818) 758-4401Cynthia Cifuentes: CollegeAdvisor(818) 758-4485SuzieOrosel: Office Assistant

3. HELP!!! Where do I start??

4. Fall Semester Spring Semester College Process

5. Naviance IS A COOPERATIVE ONLINE PLATFORM WHERE STUDENTS, COUNSELORS, TEACHERS AND COLLEGES CAN COLLABORATE TO MANAGE THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS! BY THE END OF NEXT WEEK, EVERY SENIOR WILL HAVE A NAVIANCE ACCOUNT! https::/student.naviance.com/birminghamsh IntroducingNaviance!

6. BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS: * Provides a single source for personal research, tracking and communication tools. * Provides a structured approach to the College & Career process. * Enables students to explore interests, strengths and goals. * Links career, college and course planning tools , enabling maximum post- secondary success. WHY NAVIANCE?

7. BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS: * Research colleges. * Take career & interest assessments to helpdefine goals. * Build college lists. * Request application documents from counselors & teachers. * Track college applications. WHY NAVIANCE?

8. BENEFITS FOR SCHOOL STAFF: • Provides a single source for research and tracking to help students remain focused. * Streamlines the counseling process to make time for more meaningful student engagement. * Provides a platform to communicate directly with individual students. * Links career, college and course planning tools , enabling maximum post- secondary success. WHY NAVIANCE?

9. Some Features of Naviance: College Searches Scholarship Searches Document Library College Maps Career Searches Prepare Resumes Set Personal Goals Resume College Data Prepare & Submit Apps Gather Information Link to Common App School Stats Colleges To Consider

10. Be sure to include Public & Private Universities & Colleges that are Reach (at least one) Target (at least three) Safety (at least two) • College is not a prize to be won but a fit to be found. Creating Your College List

11. Pick up an application TONIGHT for our FREE SAT PREP CLASS. This is an online College Board class that uses their Khan Academy material, and it’s excellent. Sign up to attend the class held in the Library. Choose Tuesdays or Thursdays, 3:45 to 5:00. Classes will begin the last week of September (Tuesday, 9/25 & Thursday, 9/27). Every Senior will be taking the SAT on Wednesday, October 10 – on a school day – and the exam will be FREE for all. We will have two full-length Saturday exams before October 10 to help you prepare. TAKE OUR FREE SAT PREP CLASS

12. Requirements: 2.0 GPA  A-G Courses satisfied with C or better SAT or ACT Application Window: October 1- November 30 CSU Minimum Eligibility Schools  (Students above a 3.0 GPA) • Channel Islands • Dominguez Hills  • Northridge  • Stanislaus  • Bakersfield • Maritime  • Humboldt EOP for First Generation/Low Income Students: Apply!! Get additional support and assistance . Complete before Halloween (October 31)!! California State University

14. * Requirements: 3.0 GPA  * A-G Courses satisfied with C or better * SAT reasoning or ACT – with Writing * Application Window: August 1- November 30. * Submission: November 1 - 30 * Include: Personal Insight Questions (4 of 8) and Extracurricular Activities Tier 1: UCLA, BERKELEY, UC SAN DIEGO Tier 2 : SANTA BARBARA , IRVINE, DAVIS  Tier 3 : MERCED , RIVERSIDE , SANTA CRUZ  Complete before Thanksgiving Break (November 20)!! University Of California

15. University of California Admission Criteria 14 Factors the UC System Weighs * Grade Point Average * Test Scores * Performance in & # of Courses beyond minimum A-G Courses * UC-approved Honors and Advanced Courses * ELC * Quality of Senior-Year program of study * Academic opportunities in California high schools * Outstanding performance in one or more academic subject area * Achievements in special projects * Improvement in academic performance * Special talents, achievements, awards * Participation in educational preparation programs * Academic accomplishment in light of life experiences * Geographic location

16. UC Personal Insight Questions • Describe an example of your leadership experience in which you have positively influenced others, helped resolve disputes, or contributed to group efforts over time. • Every person has a creative side,, and it can be expressed in many ways: problem solving, original and innovative thinking, and artistically, to name a few. Describe how you express your creative side. • What would you say is your greatest talent or skill? How have you developed and demonstrated that talent over time? • Describe how you have taken advantage of a significant educational opportunity or worked to overcome an educational barrier you have faced. • Describe the most significant challenge you have faced and the steps you have taken to overcome this challenge. How has this challenge affected your academic achievement? • Think about an academic subject that inspires you. Describe how you have furthered this interest inside and/or outside of the classroom. • What have you done to make your school or your community a better place? • Beyond what has already been shared in your application, what do you believe makes you stand out as a strong candidate for admission to the University of California?

17. * Pick up a Recommendation Request Packet and follow directions and request submission deadline: October 31! * Do your research . Requirements and deadlines vary. * Many colleges (700+) use the Common App, which links to Naviance. * Most require Letters of Recommendation from Counselor and Teacher(s) * Most require Personal Statements * Some require Supplemental Essays. Complete your application before the deadline – most between December 15 – January 30. Private Colleges/Universities

18. Begin by comparing six main points: • *Academic Programs: • Do they have what you’re interested in studying? How strong is the program? • Location • School Size • Setting (Rural, Suburban or Urban) • Living Conditions (Dorms, Apartments) • Athletic Programs, Other Facilities (Pool, Performing Arts Center) • DO NOT MAKE COST A FACTOR IN YOUR INITIAL SEARCH. • SEE WHAT THEY OFFER IN TERMS OF FINANCIAL AID. Selecting a College

20. GPA Form All Financial Aid begins with FAFSA – for U.S. Citizens, or California DREAM App – for AB 540 Students. Application Window: October 1, 2018 - March 2, 2019 Cal Grants: GPA Verification (submitted by BCCHS) CSS PROFILE- More detailed financial info sometimes required by privates. Individual Scholarships- Search Naviance and College Websites. What You Need To Do:

21. This year, EVERY BCCHS STUDENT will be creating a Raise.Meaccount! Raise.Meis a Scholarship Program started by the Gates Foundation, with about 200 member colleges that have agreed to award MICRO-SCHOLARSHIPSfor achievements by students in grades 9 thru 12. Students will be completing a portfolio that lists all of the achievements that earn $$$. Then, list all of the colleges you’re applying to. If any of those are Raise.Me schools and you attend one of those colleges, you will be awarded scholarships in the amount you’ve earned! SomeRaise.Me schools: Syracuse, Claremont Colleges, Cal Poly SLO, Univ. of San Diego, Arizona State, Stanford Raise.Me!

22. COMING SOON! ATTEND OUR COLLEGE PREP WORKSHOPS!

23. Starting tonight, go from this…

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25. Every member of the Class of 2019 is required to apply to at least ONE COLLEGE THIS YEAR! Oh!....and by the way……

26. Thanks for coming tonight!