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Senior College Presentation

Senior College Presentation. East Union High School Class of 2013. Counseling Department. Angeleena Sim A – K asim@musd.net Lori Jackson L – Z ljackson@musd.net Jo Ann Neilsen Secretary 858-7270 ext 3. Important Dates.

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Senior College Presentation

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  1. Senior College Presentation East Union High School Class of 2013

  2. Counseling Department • Angeleena Sim A – K asim@musd.net • Lori Jackson L – Z ljackson@musd.net • Jo Ann Neilsen Secretary • 858-7270 ext 3

  3. Important Dates • January 2013, FAFSA Presentation for Senior Parents Time/ Date TBA, EUHS • May 2013, Senior Awards Night • GPA Verification forms, due Nov. 30, 2012 • Local Scholarship App, due Dec. 15, 2012 • Scholarships, various due dates • NCAA Clearinghouse • Your responsibility to apply if you are planning on playing sports in college

  4. Communication • It is our goal to communicate with EUHS students and parents via the school’s website and Parent Connect • All necessary information is available on the EUHS website, through the counseling department link • Information is updated regularly (check often)

  5. Post High School Options • Community Colleges www.cccco.edu • California State University www.csumentor.edu • University of California www.universityofcalifornia.edu • Independent Colleges and Universities www.aiccu.edu • Out of State Schools • Technical / Trade Schools • Military • Work Force

  6. How Do I Find Out About My Options • Preview Days • Overnight Opportunities • Campus Tours: Virtual and Live • College Week Live • East Union On Campus Visits • Military Recruiter • Library Wall • East Union Website

  7. My Options • What do they look for • How should I prepare • What can I expect

  8. Community Colleges • An excellent value in education / quality education at a low price • Earn an Associate Degree or transfer to a four year college • Learn job skills and receive necessary training to enter a certain job market • Assessment Test

  9. CSU’s / UC’s • A-G coursework • College Entrance Exams • Personal Statement (UC’s) • 2012-2013 (Fall/Spring grades matter) • General Selectivity (overall student) • Statistical Data (eligibility index) • Look for additional requirements at individual schools

  10. Independent Colleges and Universities/Out of State • A-G Coursework • College Entrance Exams • Personal Statement, possibly • 2012-2013 (Fall/Spring grades matter) • General Selectivity • Statistical Data • Look at specific schools for information

  11. List of Choices • Make a list of the schools you are interested in • Be brave when you are creating list • Narrow list to 3-5 schools • List should include • JC • “Sure bet” school • “Have a good chance” school • “Dream” School

  12. What Is My Timeline • Pre College Calendar and Checklist • Month by month list of what seniors should be doing to prepare

  13. Review Admissions Requirements and Timelines • SAT / ACT • Admissions Deadlines • Early Action • Financial Aid Deadlines (FAFSA?) • Scholarships for individual schools • Letters of Recommendation • Writing prompts / personal statements

  14. Application Process • KNOW THE DEADLINE • Early Action • Pros and Cons • Common Application • Convenient way to apply • Use the schools portal • Provide a respectful email address if school does not provide you with one

  15. SAT and ACT • Do not need for Community Colleges • Which test is best for you? • Make sure you know what your prospective school wants • How many times should I take it? • What is the SAT Subject Test? • Showcases your strengths • Is it necessary? • Make sure you send scores. You get four free. Fee afterwards.

  16. ScholarshipversusGrantsversusFinancial AidversusLoans

  17. Scholarships • Monies offered for academic, athletic, community, meritorious, etc. success • Available through high school, community, individual schools, to name a few

  18. Grants • Grants are non-repayable funds disbursed by one party, often a government department, corporation, foundation or trust, to a recipient….. • Used to pay for schooling

  19. Financial Aid • aid: money to support a worthy person or cause • Comes in many forms • FAFSA • Google “What is financial aid?” • Individual colleges and universities

  20. Loans • Borrowed Money that must be paid back • FAFSA • Personal Banks and Credit Unions • Individual schools

  21. Rule of Thumb • Even if you’re not sure what school you’ll be attending, file for scholarships anyway. The worst thing that can happen is you can refuse the scholarship. • When you receive your financial aid package from your school • Read carefully • Call institution if you don't understand • See your counselor if you have questions

  22. East Union Scholarship Page • Listed by deadline • Links and applications available on our school website • Scholarships added to website regularly • Check weekly at least • Tweeted • Local Scholarship application

  23. For Your Information

  24. Alternate Paths • If you don’t get into your number one choice, accept an offer to another college or university- each student’s campus experience is, to a large extend, what he/she chooses to make of it. • Take the transfer route – attending community college is an outstanding way to get general education classes taken care of, and by meeting the provisions of the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program, and admission to UC/CSU is an option.

  25. UC Personal Statement Prompts • Respond to both prompts using a maximum of 1000 words total • Allocate the word count as you wish. If you choose to respond to one prompt at greater length, it is suggested your shorter answer be no less than 250 words • Stay within the word limit as closely as you can. • We have copies of prompts in Counseling Center

  26. Letter of Recommendation • You should have at least two letters on file • One from inside school and one from outside • Addressed to: To Whom It May Concern • Please give the person you asked to write the letter of recommendation at least two week!!!

  27. Words to End By

  28. MIT Statement “… it might surprise you to know that we aren’t necessarily looking for a perfect SAT scores or prototypical rocket scientists. We don’t want one-dimensional students, just as we don’t believe in a one-dimensional education. In fact, it’s hard for us to describe the perfect MIT applicant other than to say they show a deep passion for what they love and aptitude to make the most of the opportunities they’ve had.”

  29. University of Chicago “… we look for bright students with an unquenchable thirst for knowledge and a passion for learning. Show us how you maximized your high school experience and pursued opportunities to develop unique talents. Tell us who you are – in your own voice – not what you think we want to hear.”

  30. Thank you for attending!!! • Angeleena Sim A – K asim@musd.net • Lori Jackson L – Z ljackson@musd.net • Jo Ann Neilsen Secretary • 858-7270 ext 3

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