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College Seminar Series

College Seminar Series. Agenda. Understanding the system University Requirements Determining eligibility Testing Financial Aid Extra-curricular Questions. Who Is My Counselor?. Mrs. Nguyen…………A - E . Mrs. Paul………..F-L. Who Is My Counselor?. Mrs. Stout………M- Re.

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College Seminar Series

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  1. College Seminar Series

  2. Agenda • Understanding the system • University Requirements • Determining eligibility • Testing • Financial Aid • Extra-curricular • Questions

  3. Who Is My Counselor? Mrs. Nguyen…………A - E Mrs. Paul………..F-L

  4. Who Is My Counselor? Mrs. Stout………M- Re Mr. Galaz……. Rh-Z

  5. 2 years at a university • Major Requirements • Graduation Requirements 4 years at a university • General Education • Major Requirements • Major Preparation • Graduation Requirements Two Paths to a 4-Year Degree 4-YEAR DEGREE 2 years at a community college • General Education • Major Preparation • Requirements for University Admission

  6. How to Read Your Transcript

  7. How to Read Your Transcript Should have 15 credits Should have 15 credits Should have no more than 90 credits for grad

  8. CHOOSE CAREFULLY!! • New policy: Students are given a week to look through the Course Catalog and ask questions of parents, teachers, and counselors before making course decisions.  Allocation decisions for the following year are based upon student requests. • Please understand that you will not be able to make changes to your schedule once this school year ends, unless it is a level change due to grades or summer school attendance.

  9. University Requirements “a-g”

  10. Understanding the Systems • University of California (UC) • Upper 12½% • The California State University (CSU) • Upper 33⅓% • The independent colleges and universities vary in terms of selectivity

  11. University of California Applications due Nov. 30th

  12. Minimum 3.0 GPA

  13. Calculating your UC/CSU GPA • First look only at 10th & 11th grade • Put a line through all non-college prep classes • Example: Team Sports, CAD, Woodshop • Add up all of you’re A’s, B’s, C’s, etc. • Only use college prep courses • Also add up how many AP courses (include language honors and Genetics honors) to a max of 8.

  14. California State University If you have a 3.0 At least a 2.0

  15. CSU Eligibility Calculator

  16. Requirements: • Attended a San Marcos High School for 4 years • Complete the “Are you on PACE” requirements • University minimum requirements also known as “a-g” • C or better in every class (at least a 2.0) • Grades COUNT! • Take ACT/SAT spring of junior year • Take additional STAR Questions junior year • High scores in Math and English= • PACE Scholarship ($1,000/year for four years) • you can test out of remedial Math and English college courses

  17. Early Assessment Program (EAP) • Extra questions asked on CSTs in spring • Math and English • Used for class placement at all CSU Campuses • Saves time and money • PACE Promise • Must participate to be eligible for PACE • Must pass in order to receive SCHOLARSHIP

  18. Independents • University of the Pacific • University of San Diego • University of Southern California • Stanford University • Chapman University • Azusa Pacific University • Pepperdine University • Claremont Colleges Application deadlines vary. Typically due Jan. 1st www.aiccu.edu

  19. Out of State • College opportunities • University of Colorado at Boulder • Northern Arizona University • University of Texas • Georgetown University • Yale • New York University • Baylor University

  20. College Admission Testing • We recommend that as a junior you take the SAT and the ACT before the end of this year. • SAT: www.collegeboard.com • March 12th, May 7th, June 4th • ACT: www.act.org • February 12th, April 9th, June 11th • Always add the writing portion

  21. Seniors Never “ReST” • Reach • Schools whose admit rate (based upon GPA/test scores) is extremely competitive. • Safety • You have a higher GPA/test scores than most incoming freshmen. • Target • Based on GPA/test scores, you have a 50/50 or better chance of getting in. **Apply to 3 or 4 schools in each of the above categories**

  22. What’s your LID Factor? Improvement Leadership L I Dedication D Concept courtesy of UCLA admissions

  23. GEAR UP • We’re here to help you get where you want to go! • Visit our office in Room 104 • Get resources that will assist you in your college process!

  24. What should I be doing now as a Junior? Evaluate your high school transcript. Are you on PACE (on track for A-G)? If you have any “D’s” you must make a plan with your counselor to repeat the course. Enroll in rigorous classes (Honors, AP) Senioritis will hurt you!!!! Start exploring colleges campuses and careers Geography/Admissability UCSD, SDSU, USD www.csumentor.edu www.californiacolleges.edu

  25. Letters of Recommendation • Independent colleges and scholarships • Input from both students and parents • Forms can be picked up in the counseling office • Must give teachers / counselors at least 2 weeks notice.

  26. NCAA Clearinghouse • Process required if you wish to participate in Division I or II Athletics in college • Begin process spring of junior year • No actual deadline but if you are not “cleared” through this process you cannot begin practice • If you plan to play sports in college you must inform your counselor, your coach and the Athletic Director Scott Jones. http://eligibilitycenter.org

  27. College & Career CenterRoom 105 • $$$ Scholarship information • FAFSA • Computer Lab • Jobs (work permits) • Military • Vocational Opportunities 7:30 AM – 3:15 PM every school day. Visit at least once a week! Mr. Vega

  28. College Fees / per year ’09-’10

  29. Counseling Support • UC Application Workshop • UC Personal Statement in English Classes • CSU Application Workshop • FAFSA Pin Workshops • College Expo • Counselors available

  30. Questions?

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