Senior Parent Night

1. Senior Parent Night

2. Tonight’s Objectives Timeline Testing – SAT, SAT II and ACT Choosing a major Different university systems Financial Aid Senior opportunities

3. College Bootcamp Safety, Realistic and Reach schools (8-10 colleges) NAVIANCE Personal Statement Supplements “Putting it all together!”

4. College Testing 101 • SAT vs. ACT • Most four-year colleges require SAT or ACT • SAT: math, reading, and writing (including an essay) • ACT: English, math, reading and science (and optional essay) • SAT Subject Tests • Hour-long, content-based tests in 20 specific subject areas • Required or recommended by some colleges for admission or placement • Can enhance an application

5. College Testing 101 • All schools will accept either SAT or ACT • Superscore – Check each college to see if they superscore • Score Choice • Test Optional Schools – www.fairtest.org • Last time student can take either exam: • SAT I/II: Dec. 6 • ACT: Dec. 13

6. Senior Year Timeline • August : begin UC and Common applications • September : • Counselors visit their classes: Sept 4 and 5 • ACT exam: September 13 • Sept. 14 – deadline to submit EA/ED form • Breakfast with the counselor – TBD • Individual student meetings with their counselor • RACC College Fair – Sept. 30 at 8:30 am

7. RACC College Fair - Colleges University of Alabama University of Arizona University of Colorado Colorado Springs University of Kansas University of Massachusetts Lowell University of Minnesota-Twin Cities University of Nevada, Reno University of New Mexico College of Saint Benedict Saint John's University Hawaii Pacific University Juniata College Purdue University Rutgers University Southern Methodist University Texas Christian University The Ohio State University Marist College

8. Timeline…..continued • October : • Financial Aid Night – October 8th at 7 pm • SAT I and SAT II – October 11th • College Application Day – October 15th • Breakfast with the counselor – TBD • Work on supplements • Begin and submit CSU application

9. Timeline…continued • November : • Begin and submit UC application – due November 30th • SAT I and SAT II – November 8 • Breakfast with the counselor – Nov. 12, 8 am Café • December : • Breakfast with the counselor – Dec. 3, 8 am Cafe

11. Choosing A Major • Choosing a college that is the best for your major • Personality type – Naviance • Writing supplements • What do you want to study and why? • Why do you want to go to our college? • Undecided vs. declaring a major • Summer Programs, work experience, volunteer work

12. University of California System

13. University of California (UC) Applications online www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply Filing Period: November 1 – 30 Requires essay SAT or ACT with Writing SAT Subject Tests required for certain majors No Letters of Rec. No transcripts (unless requested) $70 fee per campus All others based on selectivity Eligibility Index ELC

14. California State University System

15. California State Universities (CSU) Applications online www.csumentor.com Filing period: October 1 – November 30 SAT or ACT without writing No Essay No Subject Tests No Letters of Rec. No transcripts (unless requested) • $55 fee per campus • Impacted Campuses (local students given priority): • San Diego State • CSU Long Beach • Cal Poly SLO • Eligibility Index

17. Private and Out-of-State Universities • May apply on-line now through school’s website • Require: • Essay • Resume of Extracurricular Activities • Letters of Rec. • Counselor • Teacher • Secondary School Report (Counselor) • Mid Year Report (7th semester grades-Counselor)

18. Types of Admission Rolling Early Action – non-binding Early Decision – binding Regular Admit

19. HOW ARE WE GOING TO PAY FOR COLLEGE?

20. Financial Aid • Total Cost of College • January 1 – March 2: application period • Forms: • FAFSA (federal) • Cal Grant (state) • CSS Profile (individual private schools) • Important Website: www.collegerealitycheck.com • * How to check your EFC (Estimated Family Contribution) - https://www.aidcalc.com/efc.aspx

21. FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) One parent + student needs PIN number for electronic signature (www.pin.ed.gov) Application on line at www.fafsa.ed.gov Required by ALL schools to apply for aid and for low interest Stafford loans Determines family’s Expected Family Contribution (EFC) Does not ask for equity in home Considers income of the CUSTODIAL parent only

22. CAL Grants California grants based on need and GPA NDA submits forms electronically Linked to Social Security Numbers submitted through FAFSA form Ms. Hulsy will meet with all Seniors on February 10 to complete Cal Grant Form March 2 deadline

23. CSS Profile Required by specific private schools Grants Institutional aid not available without profile submission Access participating schools and form through www.collegeboard.com May submit form now Schools have deadlines earlier than FAFSA or CAL GRANTS – call schools for deadline.

24. Financial Aid Night – Oct. 8 7 PM - Cafeteria

25. After acceptance – then what? • May 1 – Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) • Provide deposit • No double deposits!! One school ONLY! • Housing – may need to apply early • Wait List – let schools know you are interested • Appeals – new compelling information

26. Final thoughts • Senior year does count • All acceptances provisional dependent upon final semester grades • Change in schedule – must notify colleges • Have questions?? Call your counselors • Ms. Hulsy : 310-839-5289 ext. 201 (J-Z) • Ms. Morgan: 310-839-5289 ext. 220 (A-I)

28. Advanced Placement Exams Increasing and improving AP courses Excellent opportunity Heavy workload $91 fee charged to FACTS 2nd semester exam exemption policy Take exam seriously Opportunities for college credit or course placement

29. Graduation Requirements VPA (Visual & Performing Arts): 1 full year PE: 1 semester in class (5 credits), 5 more credits after school Bottom line: meet with Ms. Hulsy or Ms. Morgan

30. Senior Experiences • Senior Life Experience Week (January 17 – 24) • Close Up – Washington DC • Multicultural LA • Senior Service Week/Kairos (November and March) Official Schools Days – Not Days Off or College Visit Days!

36. Close Up – Washington, DC Cost of trip: $1837 Dates of trip: January 17 – 23, 2015. First Step: Have your daughter give Mrs. Vogler the parent agreement form which has been emailed to all Senior parents and students. Second Step: Go online, use the password and ID given to you by Mrs. Vogler to enroll your daughter and make initial payment of $400. October 10 - $400 is due. Nov. 25 - the final payment of $1437 is due.

38. Senior Service Week • • Students Engage in Service Projects (Fulfills Graduation Senior 25 Hour Requirement) • • November or March • • During Kairos Week • • ½ Senior Class  • • School Provided Service Options • • No Transportation Provided • • Most Follow Regular 8-3 School Day Including Friday (Come Back for Sports) • Objectives • Service • Discernment • Community Perspectives • Prayer & Reflection

39. Multicultural LA • • Multicultural Awareness • • Learning About Different Parts of LA • • Prayer and Reflection • • Instruction • • Tied to Our ISO’s • Cost = $100.00 • Dates = January (During Close Up) • Location= LA Area (Museum of Tolerance, Home Boy Industries, China Town, Olvera Street, Cathedral, Watts Towers) • Transportation = Provided For All Except Museum of Tolerance