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College Application Guide: Steps Towards University Admission

College Application Guide: Steps Towards University Admission. Ms. April Geltch CJUSD Librarian October 28, 2009 Image located at http://www.nassaulibrary.org/seacliff/Photos/College.jpg. Guide for the Following Schools. University of California (UC)

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College Application Guide: Steps Towards University Admission

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  1. College Application Guide: Steps Towards University Admission Ms. April Geltch CJUSD Librarian October 28, 2009 Image located at http://www.nassaulibrary.org/seacliff/Photos/College.jpg

  2. Guide for the Following Schools • University of California (UC) http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/paths_to_adm/freshman/subject_reqs.html • California State University (CSU) http://www.csumentor.edu/planning/high_school/subjects.asp • California Community Colleges http://www.californiacolleges.edu/admissions/california-community-colleges/admission-requirements.asp • Private Universities http://highschoolace.com/ace/colleges-1.cfm

  3. University of California (UC) Path Towards Admission • Fulfill Subject Coursework (A-G) • Meet Scholarship Requirements • Complete Application Form • Pay admission fee for each university • ELC Possibility Image located at http://montgomerycapitalpartners.com/img/properties/university_of_california_office_of_the_president_ucop.jpg

  4. Subject Coursework (A-G) Students must complete the minimum coursework with a minimum of a “C” grade for each course. A-History/Social Science (2 years required) B-English(4 years required) C-Mathematics (3 years required, 4 years recommended) D-Laboratory Science (2 years required, 3 years recommended) E-Language other than English (2 years required, 3 years recommended) F-Visual & Performing Arts (1 year required) G-College Preparatory Electives (1 year required)

  5. UC Scholarship Eligibility IndexA student’s GPA + College entrance exam scores are combined for a total score SAT Reasoning Test *Highest total reading, math, and writing score on general SAT Reasoning Test for a single test date *Two SAT Subject Tests (Reading+ Math+ Writing + Subject 1+ Subject 2= Total Score) ACT Exam *Highest total math, reading, science, English/Writing Score for a single test date *Two SAT Subject Tests (Math + Reading + Science x .0667) + English Writing + Subject Test 1 + Subject Test 2=Total Score)

  6. U.C Eligibility Index-Minimum Scholarship Requirements SAT Conversion *3.0 minimum GPA – 223 total for all exams 470 minimum average for each section *3.4 minimum GPA-out of state residents- 147 total for all exams 380 minimum average for each section ACT Conversion *3.0 minimum GPA-223 total for all exams 20 minimum average for each section *3.4 minimum GPA-out of state residents-147 total for all exams 15 minimum average for each section

  7. SAT + ACT Deadlines for Fall 2010 Admissions • SAT Reasoning & Subject Exams (take subject tests if first time) December 5, 2009 Registration November 12, 2009 Stand By: Arrive no later than 7:45 AM on test date with registration form completed + testing fee + standby fee • ACT Exams December 12, 2009 Registration November 6, 2009 Late Registration November 7-20, 2009 Stand By: Arrive no later than 7:45 AM on test date with registration form completed + testing fee + standby fee

  8. UC: ELAC (Eligibility in Local Context)Possibility • GPA > 3.0 • Student may be admitted to UC if individual graduates in the top 4% of the high school graduating class • Student must complete the at least the following by end of junior year -1 year History/Social Science -3 years English -2 years Mathematics -1 year Lab Science -1 year Language Other Than English -3 years –Visual & Performing Arts and/or Electives

  9. UC Application Process • Report SAT or ACT Test Results-no later than December 2009 • Provide reliable email address • Complete Personal Statement *answer 2 prompts *complete no more than 1000 words • Pay Application Fees • Apply for Scholarships (optional)

  10. UC-After Application Submission • Receive an email admissions office received application 4-5 weeks after applying • Receive a provisional/conditional acceptance letter between March 1-March 31, 2010 • Meet following requirements before final admission -send SAT/ACT scores to campus no later than December 2009 -submit official high school transcripts no later than July 15, 2010 -send any other documentation upon request -course & grade requirements must be met or acceptance is revoked

  11. California State University (CSU) Path Towards Admission • Fulfill Subject Coursework (A-G) • Meet Scholarship Requirements • Complete Application Form • Pay admission fee for each school Image located at http://wpcontent.answers.com/wikipedia/en/1/1c/California_State_University_Seal.png

  12. CSU/UC Requirement Comparison CSU UC Minimum of 3.0 GPA for California Residents Fulfill A-G Requirements (mentioned in earlier slide) SAT Reasoning or ACT Exam & 2 SAT Subject Exams Meet Scholarship Eligibility Index Complete Application Form & Personal Statement by November 30, 2009 Pay Application fee for each school by November 30, 2009 ELAC Possibility • 3.0 GPA qualifies for admission CA residents (3.61 non-residents) regardless of college examination scores • Fulfill A-G Requirements (mentioned in earlier slide) • SAT Reasoning or ACT Exam • Meet Scholarship Eligibility Index if GPA is below stated requirement • Complete Application Form by November 30, 2009 • Pay application fee for each school by November 30, 2009

  13. CSU Scholarship Eligibility Index(if GPA is below 3.0) SAT Exam ACT exam Multiply GPA by 200 Multiply ACT composite score by 10 ACT Writing Score is not included GPA +ACT composite score=694 minimum for CA residents, 842 minimum non-state residents • Multiply GPA by 800 • Add SAT Scores for Critical Reading & Math • SAT Writing Score-not included • May include best individual scores • GPA + SAT Reading + SAT Math = 2900 minimum for CA residents, 3502 minimum non-state residents

  14. CSU-After Application Process • Check for email confirmation from CSU Mentor, paper application will take 4-6 weeks • Receive a provisional/conditional acceptance letter between February 1-April 1, 2010 for Fall 2010 • Meet following requirements before final admission -Send high school transcripts upon request -Submit SAT/ACT scores to CSU campus no later than December 2009 -Submit all other paperwork upon requests -Complete all remaining high school courses & A-G requirements. Each grade must be a “C” or higher. -Take ELM (Math) & EPT (English) placement tests no later than June 19, 2010

  15. Private Universities • The admissions guidelines will generally be similar to UC & CSU Universities - 3.0 or higher GPA -SAT or ACT exams -Application & Fees -Possible recommendation letters • Look at school of interest of specific requirements Helpful Websites *Cappex-College Search Made Easy http://www.cappex.com/ *High School Ace College Directory http://highschoolace.com/ace/colleges-1.cfm

  16. Community Colleges • Students often attend community colleges for additional academic preparation, skills training, and/or financial reasons • Students must meet at least one of the following requirements for admission -18 years old -high school graduate -earned GED • Often get first priority on transferring to four year university as long as academic requirements are fulfilled • Additional information is available at http://www.cccco.edu/CommunityColleges/tabid/830/Default.aspx -

  17. Local Community College Listings http://www.chaffey.edu/ http://www.craftonhills.edu/ http://www.valleycollege.edu/ http://www.rcc.edu/district/index.cfm http://www.vvc.edu/

  18. As you choose a path, reflect on this saying, “There is a difference between interest and commitment. When you are interested in something, you do it when circumstances permit.. When you are committed to something, you accept no excuses only results!” --Author Unknown

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