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Navigating the College Application Process

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Navigating the College Application Process

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    1. Navigating the College Application Process September 16, 2010

    2. Today’s Objective To familiarize participants with resources, activities and timelines related to the college application process for seniors.

    3. Prioritization Activity Using 3 sticky dots, prioritize your needs by “voting” on the following topics. Timelines & Tips Finding a College that “Fits” Requirements & Eligibility for Application EOP & CAMP Programs Helping Students Manage it All Resources /Websites/Key Terms Fee Waivers

    4. Finding a college match Resources in Preparing for College Designing the “Perfect” College Activity (1.8) College Comparison Worksheet (2.13) Helpful Hints for a Campus Visit (2.14) College/University Visit Questionnaire (2.15) What do you Look for in a College (2.16) Research Project: 25 Great Colleges (3.14) Resources in your packet College questionnaire for students & parents

    5. Timelines & Tips Make sure everyone is on target with A-G (www.californiacolleges.edu ) Work with students to narrow down their college choices. Check eligibility index to determine 1-2 “safety” schools 1-2 “probable” schools 1 “reach” schools Create calendars of dates and deadlines with students Make sure students know their SSN# Establish “professional” email addresses and stress importance Register for tests & send scores to schools of interest (see dates & deadlines in your packet) Check on fee waivers for tests & applications

    6. FEE WAIVERS ALL AVID students are eligible for College-Board fee waivers (see counselor). 2 waivers for SAT 2 waivers for SAT Subject Tests Up to 4 Request for Waiver of College Application Fee Forms *see detailed information in packet ACT fee waivers are based on economic need (see counselor) 1 fee waiver for ACT (junior OR senior year)

    7. Timelines & Tips Start applying to CSU on October 1 www.csumentor.edu EOP? CAMP? Start applying to UC on November 1 www.universityofcalifornia.edu All CSU/UC applications due online November 30th Resumés & Letters of Recommendation College Admissions Essays/Personal Statement Apply for FAFSA Pin

    8. Eligibility Requirements? University of California 2 SAT Subject Tests SAT or ACT plus Writing test scores are calculated with GPA to create the eligibility index (*see packet for UC eligibility index) California State University SAT or ACT (Writing Score is not counted) Do I really need to take one if I have a 3.0??? YES! test scores are calculated with GPA to create the eligibility index (*see packet for CSU eligibility Index) Private Universities Check with each campus for testing requirements

    9. Special Programs What is EOP? Educational Opportunity Program Admission & academic assistance for low-income/educationally disadvantaged students Can include financial assistance Must meet income criteria (family can’t contribute more than $1500/year) Must be in top 1/3 of CA graduates (based on grades and test scores) Requires CSU application and additional EOP forms * sample forms (last year) and information in your packet

    10. Special Programs What is CAMP? College Assistance Migrant Program Students must have parent who is Migrant or Seasonal Farmworker Students must be legal residents or US Citizens Offered at SOME colleges Sacramento State Fresno State CSU Long Beach CSU Monterey Bay Requires CSU application and additional CAMP application (sometimes EOP also) Requirements/Applications vary from site to site

    11. Managing Student Information Create a College Crate Preparing for College Activity 1.7 Keep track of College Application Checklists sample tracking sheet in packet Preparing for College Activity 1.7-a “Crate” Idea Require students to apply to multiple colleges (consider weighting this assignment heavily) the online application to UOP is FREE

    12. Key Terms Early Action vs. Early Decision Early Action = no commitment Early Decision=commitment to enroll if admitted Open Admissions no admissions requirements –high school diploma community colleges Rolling Admissions Similar to Early Action Application reviewed as soon as received

    13. Become Familiar with Resources https://doorways.ucop.edu/list www.collegeboard.com www.act.org www.csumentor.edu www.californiacolleges.edu www.universityofcalifornia.edu www.collegewise.com –sign up for free e-newsletter…great college counseling advice! www.unigo.com www.collegeweeklive.com

    14. Things to Know What if my student doesn’t have a Social Security Number? They can leave it blank on the college application and the college will assign a temporary ID #. If they can get one, they must submit it prior to enrollment. Students will not be denied admission based on their citizenship status, HOWEVER there are some obstacles: Not eligible for federal or state financial aid Students who are not eligible (must be US Citizen or legal resident of the US) should NOT submit the FAFSA electronically. Certain majors/career paths may be problematic—steer clear of anything that requires fingerprinting (education, nursing, police, fire, etc)

    15. How will We Get this all Done? Using the resource packet and calendars provided, develop a plan for leading your students through the college application process.

    16. Next Steps? What are “hot topics” for November?

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