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Join us for a special night to discuss PSAT results, graduation requirements, college selection tips, application process, financial aid options, and more. Get expert advice from counselors on guiding your junior's path to higher education.
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JUNIOR PARENT NIGHT Counselors Mrs. Lageman (A-G) dlageman@syvuhsd.org Mr. Morris (H-O) jmorris@syvuhsd.org Mr. Gonzalez (P-Z) agonzalez@syvuhsd.org Scholarship Coordinator Mrs. Tomasini – arestad@syvuhsd.org
AGENDA • PSAT Results • High School Graduation & College Entrance Requirements • Choosing the Right College • The Application Process • Financial Aid • Junior Counseling / Choosing Classes for Senior Year • Upcoming Dates
PSAT/NMSQT What is the PSAT? • “Preliminary SAT” – Practice for SAT I • 2 Parts • Reading/Writing (160-760 range) • Math (160-760 range) = Total (320-1520 range) • Allows students to see strengths and weaknesses as they prepare for SAT Reasoning Test • Full report online – studentscores.collegeboard.org • Link to Khan Academy for practice recommendations – satpractice.org
Junior Year… Areas of Focus –Spring/Summer • Grades • Begin taking SAT or ACT and prep courses if necessary • Research colleges and visit campuses • Summer enrichment options
SY Graduation Requirements • English 40 credits (4 yrs) • Math 30 credits (3 yrs) • Science (Physical, Life, other) 30 credits (3 yrs) • Physical Education 20 credits (2yrs) • World Cultures 10 credits (1 yr) • US History 10 credits (1 yr) • Government/Economics 10 credits (1 yr) • Visual/Perf Arts/World Lang/CTE 10 credits (1 yr) • Electives 90 credits_____ • Total 250 credits
CSU/UC “A-G” SUBJECT Requirements • CP English 4 yrs • Math (Alg 1, Geom & Alg 2 or Math 101,201,301) 3 yrs, 4 recommended for UC • Lab Science (Life & Physical) 2 yrs, 3 recommended for UC • Social Science 2 yrs • Foreign Language 2 yrs, 3 recommended for UC • Visual/Performing Art 1 yr • CP Elective 1 yr Entrance Tests: SAT I or ACT SAT II no longer required • All courses must be UC certified (P) – College Prep • Approved SYHS A-G course list available on Guidance page under registration guide link
Admission Tests • (SAT I) Reasoning Test • Reading/Writing (200-800 scale) • Math (200-800 scale) • Essay (optional: 2-8 scale) • 4 free score reports per exam • ACT plus Writing (Composite max 36) • (SAT II) Subject Tests • No longer required for UC’s although may be recommended for some majors (Math, Engineering)). Students should also check with private/out-of-state schools
Which SAT scores will colleges use? • University of California (UC) • Best total score from single SAT • Require Essay • Send score to one school • California State Universities (CSU) • Best scores from separate test dates (Reading, M) • Do not use Essay score • CSU mentor code - 3594 • Private/Independent • Varies, check with each school
SPRING TEST DATES SAT March 9 (SAT Reasoning only) May 4 June 1 August 24 (note – not Spring but registration occurs in summer) ACT February 9 April 13 June 8 July 13 • Additional tests will be held in the fall • SAT Prep classes will be available prior to the March exams
Choosing a College“How to Start” • Communicate with your student • Discuss wants and needs • Each side should discuss what is important? • Location / Size • Academics / Majors - careeronestop.org – interest/skills profiler • Campus Appeal /Atmosphere • Long term benefits - cacareerzone.org/budget – lifestyle calculator • Total Cost – Including aid • Percentage of students who graduate in 4 years
Narrow the field • Types of schools • Community college • California State University (CSU) • University of California (UC) • Private or Independent • In or out-of-state • Prioritize • Can have a “reach school” & a “sure bet” • Use checklist for comparison
THE COST OF COLLEGE • Living on campus: fees/tuition, books/supplies, room/board & miscellaneous per year • Community College $14,500 (living at home $3,100) • CSU $25,000 • UC $36,000 • PRIVATE/Out of State $50,000 and up Approximate averages, varies with each campus. Fees continue to rise annually.
Application Requirements Cal State University (CSU) – Self reported grades and courses 10-11th Academic (A-G) GPA (Cal Poly 9-11 (A-G) GPA) SAT/ACT – Math and Reasoning University of California (UC) – Self reported grades and courses 10-11th Academic (A-G) GPA SAT/ACT – Math, Reasoning and writing SAT II – recommended for some majors Insight questions – 4 short interview style responses Extra-curricular Activities Private Colleges – Transcript SAT/ACT and possibly SAT II Essay Extra-curricular Activities Letters of Recommendation Mid-Year Reports
What PRIVATE Colleges want • Grades / Overall GPA • Strength of high school course selections • Admission Test Score • Essay • Teacher and counselor recommendations • Class rank • Student’s demonstrated interest • Personal accomplishments • Personality characteristics • Courses in progress Senior year
Sources of Information • College Fairs • Campus visits • College reps • Internet search tools/websites - Collegeview.com - Californiacolleges.edu • College catalogs, resources handbooks
IMPORTANT Websites • Santa Ynez High School http://www.syvuhsd.org/syvuhs/site/default.asp Under “Departments” click on “Guidance” * * * * * * * * * * * * * * • UC (University of California) www.universityofcalifornia.edu • CSU (California State University) www.calstate.edu/apply • FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) www.fafsa.ed.gov • College Board www.collegeboard.com • ACT www.act.org
When to Apply • UC’s & CSU’s - November filing period • Online applications October – November 30 • Private/Independent vary, often in December & January • Early Decision (binding) vs. Early Action (non-binding)
College Planning Timeline Spring - Exploration time - Take SATs and/or ACT exams - Evaluate senior classes Summer - Visit colleges Fall - Take test prep courses - Parent meeting - Gather and complete applications - Check financial aid Profile and get pin number - Take final SATs and/or ACT
NCAA / NAIA NCAA website: https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/common/index.html • Division I or Division II schools • “Clearinghouse” eligibility NAIA website: http://www.playnaia.org/index.php
Financial Aid • Scholarships/Grants (gift aid) • Special talents • Cal Grant • Pell Grant • BEOG Grant • Educational Loans (parent/student) • Stafford (subsidized or unsubsidized) • Private • Work Study (part-time work) • Combination of sources
It all starts here. . .The Major Money Sources Uncle Sam (Federal) FAFSA – 2018 taxes California (State) Cal Grant The Colleges
Other sources . . . • Scholarship search • Academic • Special talents • Ethnicity • Family history • Parent employment • College majors • Unusual circumstances • Miscellaneous • Scholarship/Loan combination
Choosing Classes for Senior Year • Begin by meeting all graduation requirements • Know and understand college admissions requirements • All students must have full schedule (6 classes) • Some classes have OJT requirements (Restaurant, Sports Medicine) allowing students to have a free 5th or 6th period • Inquire about Allan Hancock College concurrent enrollment courses to receive college credit • Any online BYU courses must be completed this summer to fulfill UC subject requirements and be placed on our transcript
UPCOMING DATES • March 2 and 3 – Catalyst SAT Prep • March 18 – 26 – Registration for 2019-20 school year • March 27 – Open House • April 1-5 – Spring Break • March 14 - April 23 – Smarter Balanced testing • College/Career Readiness + Placement Scores used for CSU’s and Community Colleges • May 6-17 - AP testing • May 30 – Last day of School ENJOY THE JOURNEY!