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WELCOME Sundevil Families!!

WELCOME Sundevil Families!!. Senior Parent Night 2012 Sponsored by: MCHS counselors. To Honor Patriot’s Day. We now invite you to stand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance…. Agenda. Preparing for the process A Word About Social Media SAT/ACT reminders Familiar resources

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WELCOME Sundevil Families!!

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  1. WELCOMESundevil Families!! Senior Parent Night 2012 Sponsored by: MCHS counselors

  2. To Honor Patriot’s Day We now invite you to stand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance…

  3. Agenda Preparing for the process A Word About Social Media SAT/ACT reminders Familiar resources College admission requirements the Application process -Working With your counselor Dates/Deadlines—Getting organized Official vs. unofficial transcripts Letter of recommendation process Financial Aid/Scholarships How to support your student

  4. Wash Behind your ears… A word about Social Media…

  5. WIN

  6. FAIL

  7. Email… FAIL slimshady@gmail.com mamacita858@yahoo.com WIN Abe.lincoln@gmail.com AbeLincoln@yahoo.com

  8. SAT and ACT Upcoming Deadlines Requirements and Deadlines; http://www.diffen.com/difference/ACT_vs_SAT

  9. SAT and ACT Comparison

  10. Familiar Resources Naviance College Visits Scholarships College Searches MCHS Alumni Profiles Letter of Recommendation Personal Info Packet

  11. NavianceUser Account www.connection.naviance.com/mtcarmelca

  12. NavianceCollege Visits www.connection.naviance.com/mtcarmelca

  13. NavianceMC Alumniscattergrams

  14. CollegeNavigator.com

  15. Making a College List Suitable for YOU! Beyond the Brand Name… “Colleges That Change Lives” http://www.npr.org/2010/12/08/7506102/how-to-choose-a-college-that-s-right-for-you

  16. Prioritizing Your Criteria • High Graduation Rate • Low Student/Faculty Ratio • Good Financial Aid • Intern/Research Opportunities • Travel Opportunities • Engaging Curriculum • Clubs & Activities that Match your Interests http://collegeapps.about.com/od/choosingacollege/ss/Choosing-The-Perfect-College.htm

  17. Pause… Questions??

  18. The College Systems Overview

  19. Overview University of California California State University Private Colleges/Out of State Community Colleges

  20. University of CA Admission Requirements Meet A-G Subject Requirements Minimum GPA 3.0 (10th/11th Grade) SAT/ACT (December is the last test date accepted) Personal Statement Extracurricular Activities Application Filing Period November 1st through November 30th Application Cost $70 per campus http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/

  21. California State University Admission Requirements Meet A-G Subject Requirements Minimum GPA 2.0 (10ththru 12thGrade) SAT/ACT Initial Filing Period October 1st - November 30th Less impacted CSU’s will accept applications after November 30th Application Cost $55 per campus www.csumentor.edu

  22. Private Colleges and Out of State Schools Differences between a College and University WUE Schools/Regional campus agreements AICCU.edu www.cbsnews.com/8301‐505145_162‐37244508/where‐professors‐send‐their‐children‐to‐college

  23. More College-Bound Californians are heading out of state http://www.sacbee.com/2012/05/06/4469074/more-college-bound-californians.html

  24. The Common Application A generic application with more than 475 member schools

  25. Letters of Recommendation When to Send to Whom The Process http://www.powayusd.com/pusdmchs/Counseling/documents/Letter%20of%20Recommendation%20Instruction%20Sheet.pdf

  26. Transcripts Unofficial you will need one for your apps no signature/nominal fee Official signature & school seal required in a sealed envelope “e-transcripts “ The method most schools rely on

  27. Application Materials

  28. Community College Meet one of the following admission requirements: 18 years older with or without a high school diploma A high school graduate Equivalent to a high school diploma Programs: Certificate Programs Associate Degrees Transfer Programs

  29. Financial Aid Process Initial Filing Period: January 1st - March 2nd, 2013

  30. Important things TO DO… Starting January 1st of student’s HS senior year… • Parents should file their previous year’s taxes as soon as possible. • Apply for a PIN at www.pin.ed.gov (both the student AND one parent) • Seniors must file a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at www.FAFSA.ed.gov using the PINs as the electronic signatures to submit online • Seniors submit a Cal Grant GPA Verification Form to be eligible for the Cal Grant (www.calgrants.org) • File a CSS Profile @ www.collegeboard.com (Only necessary for certain private colleges/universities) **Can be done before January!

  31. Naviancescholarships www.connection.naviance.com/mtcarmelca

  32. Tips on Supporting Students • Open and honest conversations about college possibilities, especially any financial limitations or geographic restrictions, are best had early in the process. • Listen to your child: It is important to understand what your student wants in a college experience. • Offer more support, less influence… • Applying to college: use a balanced approach to parental involvement.

  33. Sample College Tracking Sheet

  34. Resources Available Sun Center Support: College application/college essay workshop RSVP @ http://www.eventbrite.com/org/1926007333 Walk In Application Assistance Websites: SAT Info & College Search: www.collegeboard.org ACT Information: www.act.org Financial Aid Information: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

  35. Facebook page“Mt. Carmel Counselor Connection” http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mt-Carmel-Counselor-Connection/339286892820131

  36. Thank you for Attending A-f Kim Bronson kbronson@powayusd.com G-M Dena Tracanna dtracanna@powayusd.com N-t Charmaine Ferrercferrer@powayusd.com U-Z AVID Lori Lindsey Llindsey@powayusd.com ELL

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