College Planning Night for Juniors and their Parents

1. College Planning Night for Juniors and their Parents Presented by Saugus Counselors Mrs. Gail Gasbarro Mr. Salim Raza January 30, 2014

3. Master Plan Visions HIGH SCHOOLS Percent Eligible for Admission to Public Higher Education 100% 33.3% 12.5% 100% COMMUNITY COLLEGES CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA 2.0 2.4 Minimum grade point average for transfer to 4-year institution

4. UC/CSU “a-g” Subject Requirements a. History/Social Science - 2 years b. English - 4 years c. Mathematics - 3 years (4 years recommended) d. Laboratory Science - 2 years (3 years recommended) e. Language Other Than English - 2 years (3 years recommended) f. Visual and Performing Arts - 1 year g. College Preparatory Elective - 1 year • UC-approved course lists for California high schools are available online at www.ucop.edu/doorways

5. GPA Requirement UC/CSU GPA • All a-g classes taken after the ninth grade • D and F grades must be made up Private College GPA • All courses taken starting in ninth grade UC – 3.0 Minimum GPA • Must meet eligibility with SAT I or ACT + subject test (SAT II) scores CSU – 2.0 Minimum GPA • 2.0 to 3.0 – Must meet eligibility with SAT I or ACT scores • 3.0 and higher qualifies with any SAT I or ACT score

6. SAT/ACT Test Requirements UC System Requires: • SAT I or ACT plus writing (Best of one sitting) • *Two SAT II Subject Tests in two different subject areas – *eliminated as a requirement, but still highly recommended CSU System Requires: • SAT I or ACT • SAT Writing scores are not used • Can combine scores from different test dates

7. Upcoming 2014 Test Dates SAT March 8 May 3 June 7 October * November * December * *Date not yet available ACT February 8 April 12 June 14 September * October * December * www.collegeboard.com www.actstudent.org

8. SAT/ACT Strategies • Take each test at least once, and repeat the one you did better on one or two more times. • Start spring of 11th grade year, and take the test you did better on at least once in fall of 12th grade • For admissions purposes, the last date to take the SAT or ACT is December of the 12th grade year. Some schools, i.e. Cal Poly, Long Beach State and SDSU, prefer the testing to be complete by November of 12th grade • UC-approved course lists for California high schools are available online at www.ucop.edu/doorways

9. 10 University of California Campuses Berkeley Davis Irvine Los Angeles Merced (Opened 2005) Riverside San Diego Santa Barbara Santa Cruz San Francisco (Medical only)

10. Fall 2013 Outcomes for California Residents • Applicants: 99,129 ( 5,893) • Average # of Campuses Applied to: 4 • Admits: 62,212 ( 91) • Admit Rate for System: 62.8% ( 3%) • Does not include 10,000+ referral offers • Statements of Intent to Register (SIR): 35,964 ( 176)

11. Nonresident Admission & Enrollment • The University’s admission of International and out-of-state students does not displace CA residents • 10 percent of enrolled undergraduates will be nonresidents • Enrolled beyond state-funded spaces for CA students • Bring a diversity of perspectives and experiences • Nonresident tuition is used to benefit all students

12. Admission Requirements All applicants who meet minimum requirements will receive a comprehensive review of their application. • 11 of the 15 “a-g” courses by the end of 11th grade • 3.0 minimum GPA (weighted, capped) • ACT Plus Writing or the SAT Reasoning Test

13. Tips for Students Presenting Themselves in the Application • Carefully complete the application: • Tell us everything they want us to know • Major(s) of interest, if decided • Family background • Participation in activities • Use transcript(s) – don’t guess about grades • Avoid abbreviations/acronyms All of these tips provide context and clarity

14. Personal Statement Prompts • Applicants are asked to respond to two prompts: • Describe the world you come from—for example, your family, community or school—and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations. • Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes you proud and how does it relate to the person you are? • Word count: 1,000 words total no more

15. ELC Process and Outcomes • UC letter encouraging top students from each participating high school to apply is sent in September • Top 9 percent from participating high school • GPA calculated after a student applies for admission • Students know instantly if they qualify for ELC • For fall 2012, ELC applicants: • 92% admitted to a campus to which they applied • 100% were offered a space at UC

16. UC Comprehensive Review • GPA • SAT/ACT scores • Performance in & number of a-g courses above the minimum requirement • Number of honors and AP courses • ELC (Top 9% of Junior Class) • Academic quality of senior year • Academics relative to our school

17. 8. Outstanding performance in a subject area 9. Achievements in special projects 10. Improvement in academic performance 11. Special talents, achievements & awards 12. Participation in special school events, projects or programs 13. Accomplishments in light of the student's life experiences and special circumstances. 14. Geographic location

18. 23 Campuses comprise the California State University System

19. The Last 3 Fall Freshmen Admissions Cycles • *Reflects actions through August 2013

20. The Last 3 Fall Transfer Admissions Cycles • *Reflects activity through August 2013.

21. Student Outcomes & Impact • Over 436,000 students enrolled in the CSU • 10,000 more students than 2011-2012 • 102,000 new undergraduates enrolled in fall 2012 • 96% of new freshmen came from California high schools • 91% of new undergraduate transfer students came from California Community Colleges • Nearly 100,000 degrees awarded in 2012-2013

22. CSU Admissions Eligibility • No change to admissions eligibility • High school graduation • A-G completion • Eligibility index • 1/3 of CSU campuses admit freshman applicants based only on CSU eligibility • We encourage all students to take SAT or ACT

23. Campus Impaction • Campus Impaction: A campus receives more eligible applications in the initial filing period than there are enrollment spaces available for the class level (freshman or upper division transfer). • Campuses fall into 3 categories: • Admit using CSU eligibility • Campus impaction (freshman/transfer) • Impacted in all programs (all majors)

24. Program/Major Impaction • Program Impaction: A campus receives more eligible applications for a specific undergraduate program in the initial filing period than there are enrollment spaces available. • Most campuses have at least one impacted major/program • Typically impacted at upper-division level • Students must meet criteria such as GPA in specific core/major prep courses, cumulative GPA, or a combination of factors

25. CSU Eligibility vs. Selection All students who meet CSU entrance requirements are eligible to apply for admission. Other campuses are not impacted for general admission, but are impacted for specific majors. Also, due to the budget situation, there might be more impacted campuses every year.

26. Eligibility vs. Selection • All students who meet UC or CSU entrance requirements are eligible to apply for admission. • From the pool of eligible applicants, campuses selectthe students they accept for admission. • Non-impacted campuses accept all eligible students: Bakersfield Monterey Bay Channel Islands Stanislaus Dominguez Hills UC Merced East Bay Northridge – (Local Maritime Academy Service Area Guarantee)

27. How to apply to UC and CSU? University of California • Application website opens August 1st of the 12th grade year • Online applications can be submitted November 1st to 30th of 12th grade • Cost to apply - $70 per campus as of 2013 • Where to apply? www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply Cal State University • Application website opens August1st • Online applications can be submitted October 1 to November 30th of the 12th grade year • Cost to apply - $55 per campus as of 2013 • Where to apply? www.csumentor.edu

29. Private Colleges & Universities • Have varying requirements & application deadlines • Most require counselor/teacher recommendations • Contact the campus online for specific information or www.commonapp.org californiacolleges.edu

30. Private College Admissions Requirements are similar to UC/CSU, but also require: • Letters of Recommendations from teachers and counselors • Secondary School Reports • Mid-Year Reports

31. Letters of Recommendation • Only Private Colleges accept Letters of Recommendation • UC/CSU does not accept Letters of Recommendation • Must be requested from the teacher or counselor • A three week notification prior to the deadline for admission is appreciated • Remember that your teacher/counselor does not write letters during winter break

32. Helpful Strategy; Apply to: • A few schools that are a “reach” per your GPA and SAT scores • The majority of your schools should have their average GPA and SAT of admitted students be in your range • Apply to one or two “back up” schools, such as an un-impacted CSU or UC

33. Private Colleges -How to apply? www.commonapp.org • Once the student opens a Common App account, the counselor and teachers can submit and attach their letters of recommendation to the student application • If a college does not use Common App, you can apply directly on its website

34. Summary of Tasks • Take SAT and ACT spring of 11th grade • Visit colleges in the spring and summer • Conclude SAT/ACT testing no later than December of the 12th grade year • Request recommendation letters (if needed) in August and September • Complete and submit applications in October and November • Attend Financial Aid Night in December

35. NAVIANCE The one stop shop for your college search needs Access Naviance from the school website Login – student ID number & DOB Features: Personality Type Career Interest Finder Cluster Finder Supermatch College Finder

36. All students can afford to attend college • They must: • Apply for college admission in November • File a FAFSA and a Cal Grant GPA verification form by March 2 • Provide documentation to the financial aid office as requested • Expect to borrow and work part time

37. How to Apply for Financial Aid • FAFSA: used to calculate eligibility for need-based financial aid and for federal student and parent loans • GPA VERIFICATION FORM: collects GPA information for Cal Grant awards (completed by school) • Available in the Counseling Office

38. Closing • Plan now for what you will be doing after high school • Take advantage of the resources you have here at Saugus High • Remember that there are many options available to you after high school