Hamilton High School College Planning 101

1. Hamilton High School College Planning 101 …or how can I survive my child’s Senior year!

2. CONTACT INFORMATION Hamilton High (951) 763-1865 • Jason Sonnier- School Counselor jsonnier@hemetusd.org • Dave Farkas - Principal dfarkas@hemetusd.org • Daniel Betts – Assistant Principal dbetts@hemetusd.org

3. Average Annual Earnings for College Graduates and Non-Graduates • $109,600 Professional Degree • $89,400 Doctoral Degree • $62,300 Master's Degree • $52,200 Bachelor's Degree • $38,200 Associate’s College • $36,800 Some College • $30,400 High School Graduate • $23,400 Some High School Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Surveys

4. Unemployment Rate in 2011 • 2.4% Professional Degree • 1.9% Doctoral Degree • 3.9% Master's Degree • 5.4% Bachelor's Degree • 7.0% Associate’s Degree • 9.2% Some College • 10.3% High School Graduate • 14.9% Some High School • 9.0% Average-all workers • 12.1% for California • Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2010 Population Survey

5. 217 Opportunities for College In California! • 9 University of CA campuses • 23 Cal State University campuses • 75 Private/Independent Colleges • 110 California Community Colleges

6. A-G Requirements • A - History / Social Science - 2 years required • B - English - 4 years required • C - Mathematics - 3 years required, 4 years recommended • D - Laboratory Science - 2 years required, 3 years recommended • E - Language Other than English - 2 years required, 3 years recommended • F - Visual & Performing Arts - 1 year required • G - Electives - 1 year required

7. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (UC) • Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz • $60 fee per campus • Admission based on selectivity • Comprehensive Review • Applications on-line • www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply • Filing Period: November 1 – 30 • Requires short answer Personal Insight Questions • SAT Reasoning or ACT with Writing • Could require SAT Subject Tests depending on major and University

8. California State Universities • CSU Northridge • CSU Sacramento • CSU San Bernardino • CSU San Marcos • CSU Stanislaus • Humboldt State University • Sacramento State University • San Diego State University • San Francisco State University • San Jose State University • Sonoma State University • Cal Maritime • Cal Poly Pomona • Cal Poly San Luis Obispo • CSU Bakersfield • CSU Channel Islands • CSU Chico • CSU Dominguez Hills • CSU East Bay • CSU Fresno • CSU Long Beach • CSU Los Angeles • CSU Monterey Bay

9. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITIES (CSU) • $55/campus • 16 Impacted Campuses • Eligibility Index • SAT (scores in math and critical reading) + (800 x GPA) • ACT (Your GPA ) x 200 + (10 x ACT Comp) • Applications on-line www.csumentor.com • Filing period: October 1-November 30 • SAT Reasoning or ACT WITHOUT writing • 2.0 Minimum GPA for A-G • Writing score not used in eligibility determination • NO Essay NO Subject Tests

10. Private/Independent Colleges (some examples) • Santa Clara University • Stanford University • University of La Verne • University of Redlands • University of San Diego • University of Southern California • University of the Pacific • Westmont College • Whittier College • Woodbury University • Azusa Pacific University • California Institute of Technology • California Lutheran University • Chapman University • Dominican University • Fresno Pacific University • Loyola Marymount University • Occidental College • Pepperdine University

11. PRIVATE and OUT OF STATE COLLEGES • May apply on-line through school’s website • Students can request these applications at www.commonapp.org (345 colleges) • Deadlines and Fees vary • Entrance Requirements vary • Usual requirement: SAT’s or ACT test scores Essay Resume of Extracurricular Activities Letters of Rec. ( Counselor / Teacher Transcripts

12. Local Community Colleges • Mt. San Jacinto Community College • College of the Desert • Palomar College • Riverside Community College • San Bernardino Valley College • Crafton Hills College

13. COMMUNITY COLLEGE • 18 years of age or High School Graduate • No SAT/ACT required • Placement Tests • Priority transfer to UC’s and CSU’s • Honors Transfer Program • Transfer Admission Guarantee (UC’s) • MAKE A PLAN!! www.cccapply.org

14. College Admissions Testing ACT • Time: 3 hours, 25 minutes • Subjects Covered: English, Math, Reading, Science, Writing (optional) • Science: (analysis, interpretation, evaluation, basic content, and problem solving) • Math: accounts for 1/4 of overall score. Topics Covered: Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry • Scoring: Total composite score of 1-36 SAT • Time: 3 hours, 45 minutes • Subjects Covered: Critical Reading, Math, Writing (includes the Essay) • Science: not included • Math: accounts for 1/3 of overall score. Topics Covered: Arithmetic, geometry, algebra, and algebra II • Scoring: Total score out of 2400.

15. What Colleges are Right for You? • Visit Campuses • Take a campus tour • Speak with an admissions counselor • Ask about financial aid opportunities • Sit in on a class of interest • Read the student newspaper • Talk to students and faculty • Tour the student housing • What to consider • Size and diversity of student body • Location • Academic programs (majors) • Campus life – athletics, activities, housing • Graduation and retention rates • Cost, Financial aid and scholarship opportunities

16. FINANCIAL AID • Total Cost of College • Expected Family Contribution (EFC) • October 1-March 2 - application period • Forms: FAFSA (federal) www.fafsa.ed.gov Cal Grant (State – District sends) CSS Profile (individual private schools)

17. FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) • One parent + student needs FSA ID for electronic signature (www.fsaid.ed.gov). • FAFSA Application on line at www.fafsa.ed.gov. • Required by ALL schools to apply for aid, Pell Grants, Cal Grants, Stafford loans, Work Study and Board of Governor’s Waiver-Community College • Determines family’s Expected Family Contribution (EFC). • Considers income of the CUSTODIAL parent only.

18. CAL GRANTS • California grants based on need and GPA • Students complete application and obtain GPA and seal from Counseling Office • Linked to Social Security Numbers submitted through FAFSA form. • March 2 deadline

19. SCHOLARSHIPS • www.fastweb.com • www.scholarships.com • www.collegeboard.com • Scholarship information at future University • Hamilton local scholarships

20. AFTER ACCEPTANCE – THEN WHAT? • May 1 – State of Intent to register (SIR) • Provide deposit • No double deposits!! One school ONLY! • Housing – may need to apply early • Wait List

21. Senior Timeline • Review class schedules with high school counselor to ensure that college preparatory requirements are being satisfied. • Early September: Register for the SAT or ACT. The high school counselor will have forms and information about fee waivers for those who qualify. www.collegeboard.org or www.actstudent.org • October: Begin the application process on line. www.csumentor.edu • Visit colleges and universities, open houses , check websites and/or college fairs. • November 1-30th: apply to colleges. Some campuses may continue to accept application after November 30th. www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply • January: complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online. It provides financial aid opportunities and eligibility information and can calculate an estimated financial aid package. • Frequently check with high school counselor for scholarships awarded by schools, local companies, and community groups. Search for this information in the counselor’s office and Internet. • March and April: If required, take the English Placement Test (EPT) and Entry Level Math (ELM) exam at a CSU campus. A passing score in EPT or ELM is required. • June: have your final transcripts sent to your college. • July: Notify the financial aid office of your college about any scholarships you’ve been offered.

22. FINAL THOUGHTS • Education is an investment! • Senior year DOES COUNT!! • All acceptances are PROVISIONAL dependent upon final semester grades • Apply to a realistic number of schools (3-6)

23. THANK YOU! Any questions??