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College 101 Admission Process Basics. Welcome Parents. Please sign in Thank You. What are my Educational Options?. Tiered System. High School. Community College ( community College Workshop). What are A-G Requirements?. A. B. C.

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Welcome Parents

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  1. College 101 Admission Process Basics Welcome Parents Please sign in Thank You

  2. What are my Educational Options?

  3. Tiered System High School

  4. Community College(community College Workshop)

  5. What are A-G Requirements? A B C These are the required courses your student must take to be eligible for a 4-Year University… D E F G No Grade Lower Than “C” *an additional year recommended for these subjects

  6. California StateUniversities

  7. University of California

  8. 14 Comprehensive Review Factors Academic: • Grade-point average • Test scores • Performance in and number of courses beyond minimum a-g requirements • UC-approved honors courses and advanced courses • Eligibility in the Local Context (CA residents only) • Quality of senior-year program of study • Academic opportunities in California high schools • Outstanding performance in one or more academic subject areas • Non-Academic: • Achievements in special projects • Improvement in academic performance • Special talents, achievements and awards • Participation in educational preparation programs • Academic accomplishment in light of life experiences • Geographic location *Note: No single factor determines admission

  9. UC 2017/18 Admission Stats

  10. PrivateColleges/Universities and Out of Statecolleges

  11. Out of State Schools • Specific Entrance Requirements (varies by state and/or individual school) • Direct entry programs • Non-Impaction status in various majors • Can open up new opportunities for advancement through early hands-on involvement. • Gain new life experiences and perspective with out-of-state experience

  12. PSAT • Wednesday, October 10th • All 9th, 10th and 11th graders • 9th graders take PSAT 8/9 • 10th and 11th take PSAT/NMSQT – National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test Why the PSAT? • Measures college readiness • Students become familiar with the SAT • 11th graders can be eligible for scholarships • Khan Academy access with results

  13. SAT SAT Reasoning Tests SAT (Spring 2016) = Evidence based Reading & Writing, Math, Optional Essay (200 – 800 Scale for each subtest – Evidence Based Reading & Writing; Math) Essay – 2 scorers – scoring scale = 2 – 4/scorer; total score = 4 – 8 Cross Test Score – 1. Analysis in History/Soc.Sci.; 2. Analysis in Science (10-40) Additional Subscores – Reading and Writing & Language; Math SAT Subject Tests English, Social Studies, Math, Science, Foreign Language, etc. Practice for SAT: Go to satpractice.org/k12 for resources about official SAT practice on Khan Academy

  14. ACT • The multiple-choice tests cover four skill areas: English, Reading, Mathematics, and Science. • The Writing Test, which is optional (but recommended and required for UC) measures skills in planning and writing a short essay. • Composite Scores range from 1 - 36

  15. What’s the Difference? SAT ACT

  16. UC & CSU Placement Tests University of California • Analytical Writing Placement Exam – If not met by test scores (ACT-30/SAT-680/AP-3) California State University • English & Math Placement determined using: Smarter Balance Test Junior Year, SAT/ACT, H.S. classes & grades

  17. Financial Aid(College Fair Workshop)

  18. 2016/17 CSU & UC Cost

  19. 2017/18 Private Universities

  20. What’s the Magic Formula to getting admitted to the competitive colleges? Unfortunately there is NO set formula College Needs Change from Year to Year

  21. Resources to help you navigate your way through the college selection maze. • College Board College Search: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-search • California Colleges.edu: • https://www.californiacolleges.edu/#/ • California State University – Explore campuses: • https://www2.calstate.edu/# • California State University – How to Get to College: • http://blogs.calstate.edu/college/campuses-to-explore/ • University of California – Admissions/Explore Campuses: • http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/campuses/index.html • Roadtrip Nation – Explore Careers • http://roadtripnation.com/ • California Career Zone – Self Assessment, Career Exploration, Living expenses: • https://www.cacareerzone.org/

  22. Build a College Tool Kit (Organize your College Box)

  23. Build a College Tool Kit (Organize your College Box)

  24. Thank You!! this power point presentation will be on the: Santa feh.s. guidance website “parent Ed. Day” College 101 Questions???

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