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College Application Overview

College Application Overview. Who is my Counselor?. Alisa Berner. Who is my Counselor?. Mercedes Hubschmitt. Who is my Counselor?. Christine Cudmore (Querques). Who is my Counselor?. Linda Suokko. 2 years at a community college. 2 years at a university. General Education

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College Application Overview

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  1. College Application Overview

  2. Who is my Counselor? Alisa Berner

  3. Who is my Counselor? Mercedes Hubschmitt

  4. Who is my Counselor? Christine Cudmore (Querques)

  5. Who is my Counselor? Linda Suokko

  6. 2 years at a community college 2 years at a university • General Education • Major Preparation • Requirements for University Admission • Major Requirements • Graduation Requirements 4 years at a university • General Education • Major Requirements • Major Preparation • Graduation Requirements 2 Paths to a Four Year Degree 4 YEAR DEGREE

  7. Community College • Applications due in Spring • Palomar placement tests for Math & English • Other Local CCs • Miramar, Mira Costa, Mesa, Grossmont • Registration & Open House in Spring • Specialty programs and transfer opportunities to 4-year colleges • TAG students must meet with a counselor at the Community College

  8. Community College • TAG program – Apply second semester of sophomore year in college to a specific 4-yr University • University Link – Palomar transfers to UCSD • IGETC – General Education curriculum for students unsure where they are going to apply • Websites: • www.assist.org • www.uctransfer.org

  9. A-G Requirements A – History – 2 Years (US & World History) B – English – 4 Years C – Math – 3 Years (Algebra 1-2, Geometry, Algebra 3-4) D – Lab Science – 2 Years (1 Biological and 1 Physical) E – Language Other Than English– 2 Years (Same Language) F – VPA – 1 Year G – Elective – 1 Year Website: • www.ucop.edu/doorways • All Grades must be “C” or Better for Requirements • Look up Courses for the Year the Course was Taken.

  10. Early Applications • Early Decision • Early decision plans are binding! You agree to attend the college if it accepts you. • Apply to only one college through Early Decision • You can apply to other colleges through regular admissions • Once you commit, you must withdraw all other apps • Early Action • Early action is not binding • If accepted you can choose to commit or wait until the spring • You can apply Early Action to other colleges ** Check Colleges for specific details

  11. CSU’s • SAT Reasoning or ACT • Minimum 2.0 GPA • No essay • Application period Oct 1 – Nov 30 • Application fee is $55 per campus • San Marcos – Local Service School • No Letters of Recommendation www.csumentor.com

  12. CSU Eligibility • GPA – “A-G” courses completed after 9th grade • Students may earn up to 8 semesters/quarters of honors/AP points (maximum of four in grade 10) • If original grade was a D or F, list only the repeated grade of C or better • If original grade was a C or better, list only the higher grade • CSU Eligibility Index • www.csumentor.edu/planning/high_school/cal_residents.asp

  13. UC Eligibility • GPA – “A-G” courses completed in grades 10 – 11 • Students may earn up to 8 semesters/quarters of honors/AP points (maximum of four in grade 10) • If original grade was a D or F, list both grades BUT calculate only the repeated grade of C or better • If original grade was a C or better, list both grades BUT the repeated grade will not be used in the GPA • UC Eligibility Index • www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/scholarshipreq

  14. Life Beyond UC and CSU • Private Colleges • Out-of-State Universities • Many Schools Admit 75% of Applicants • Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) http://wue.wiche.edu/

  15. SAT Tests & ACT • SAT Reasoning or ACT • All 4-year colleges require the SAT Reasoning or the ACT • Complete tests by November • SAT Subject Tests • UCs and many privates require at least 2 subject tests ** Send Score Reports directly from College Board the same time as your applications *** Send one report to each college, except CSU (Code: 3594) www.collegeboard.com www.act.org

  16. SAT Score Choice • New Policy: Students may select which scores are sent to colleges by test date for SAT and individual tests for SAT Subject Tests • Optional for Students: Need to actively choose Score Choice • Check with Colleges/Universities for individual admission policies

  17. Online Applications • Have the following on hand when completing your online applications: • Use same legal name on all applications • ‘Appropriate’ email address • Copy of high school transcript • Copy of college transcript (if you have taken courses at a college) • Test results: SAT, ACT, AP • List of activities/extracurriculars/clubs/volunteer work/athletics, etc.

  18. New look to Family Connection

  19. About Me . . .

  20. About Me . . .

  21. About Me . . .

  22. College Info

  23. College Info

  24. College Info colleges I'm applying to

  25. College Info

  26. Scholarships

  27. Document Library Documents required for letters of recommendation can be downloaded and printed from here. Have all of these documents filled out for your counselor/teacher when asking for a letter of recommendation.

  28. REQUEST FOR LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION • UCs and CSUs DO NOT require a letter of recommendation • Private colleges or scholarships require letters of recommendation

  29. Need a Letter from your Counselor? Before your appointment: • List all colleges you are applying to on the ‘My Colleges’ section of Family Connection • Complete the ‘My Resume’ section or provide a copy of the Common Application • Download and print forms from the document library • Permission to Release School Information • Student Brag Sheet • Parent Profile • Three (3) Teacher Input Forms • Make an appointment with your Counselor • at least 4-6 weeks before deadline • NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 1st

  30. Need a Letter from your Counselor? Bring to the appointment: • Completed forms listed on the previous slide • Secondary School Report(s) (non common app) • Check with Counselor to see if they submit electronically. If not, provide them with self-addressed stamped envelopes. (3 stamps)

  31. Need a Letter from your Counselor? After appointment • Order official transcripts ($4 each) • 4 day turnaround • Distribute Teacher Input Forms

  32. Need a Letter from a Teacher? A letter of recommendation by an adult is a courtesy to you, and NOT a professional obligation. • Please request the letter in person • Give teacher: • Resume, copy of “Brag Sheet”, or refer them to Family Connection • Postmark deadline • Letter of Recommendation form (if applicable) • Check with Teacher to see if they submit online. If not, bring them self-addressed stamped envelopes. • Be sure to follow up with a verbal or written thank you note to the teacher.

  33. COLLEGE-BOUND SENIOR MONTH-TO-MONTH CALENDAR 2009-2010 Rule #1: Meet all deadlines (check your college’s website). Rule #2: If you have a question – check the college website and/or e-mail the college’s admission office. UC System website: www.ucop.edu/pathways CSU System website: www.csumentor.edu SAT sign-up and college search: www.collegeboard.com WESTVIEW CEEB CODE: 052-986

  34. Financial Aid Checklist • October – December • Find out about Priority F.A. & filing deadlines at colleges of choice • Get PIN • (www.pin.ed.gov) • Register for • CSS/Financial Aid • Profile (if required by • college) January – March • Complete FAFSA by March 2nd • Make sure high school submits GPA to the Student Aid Commission by March 2nd • File institutional applications by school’s deadline April – May • Wait for Student Aid Report and California Aid Report • Wait for financial aid package letters from colleges

  35. Application Workshops(Theater) • September 30 – 8:00 am College Application Overview • October 7 – 8:00 am CSU Application • October 14 – 9:00 am UC Application & Personal Statement • October 21 – 8:00 am Common Application

  36. Application Workshops(Computer Labs) • October 28, November 4 & 18 – “Live” workshop where students can log in to their applications to review specific questions

  37. Important Websites • CSU: www.csumentor.edu/ www.calstate.edu/ • UC: www.universityofcalifornia.edu www.ucop.edu/doorways • SAT: www.collegeboard.com/ • ACT: www.act.org • NCAA: www.ncaaclearinghouse.net/html • FAFSA: www.fafsa.ed.gov/ • WUE: www.wiche.edu/sep/wue • Family Connection: http://connection.naviance.com/westview

  38. What’s Next? • Maintain Grades • Maintain Grades • Maintain Grades

  39. Thank you!

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