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Mark Keppel High School Welcome, Class of 2017!

Get support with MKHS graduation requirements, college entrance info, and more from the dedicated counselors at Mark Keppel High School. UC/CSU admission details and private university applications covered.

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Mark Keppel High School Welcome, Class of 2017!

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  1. Mark Keppel High School Welcome, Class of 2017!

  2. MKHS Counselor Breakdown Dr. Cynthia Prentice, Assistant Principal

  3. Additional Support Counselors Gateway Counselor CTE Advisor Martina Lai lai_martina@ausd.us Mon-Fri 7:15-3:15 Svetlana (Lana) Dautrich, Counseling Intern Wed & Fri 7:30-3:30 Suzana Yu yu_suzana@ausd.us Mon, Wed & Fri Hours: 8:30-4:30 Tues & Thurs Hours: 12-4:30

  4. Agenda • MKHS Graduation Requirements • College Entrance Information • Community College • 4 Year Universities • College Application Process • Letters of Recommendation Process • Financial Aid Resources • Career Center

  5. Mark Keppel High School Graduation Requirements • English 40 credits • Physical Education 20 credits • Mathematics 30 credits • - Algebra required • - Geometry required • Science 20 credits • - Physical Science • - Life Science • Social Science 30 credits • - World History • - US History • - American Government/Economics • Fine Arts or Foreign Language 10 credits • Elective Courses 60 credits • Total:210 credits

  6. Selecting a College • Factors to Consider: • Academic eligibility(A-G, G.P.A.) • Academic programs (majors) • Student body (demographics, size) • Cost (tuition, books, housing, transportation) • Campus life (social activities, interests, career opportunities) • Location (urban/suburban/rural setting, distance from home)

  7. California Community College Informationwww.cccapply.org

  8. California Community College Informationwww.cccapply.org • Transfer to 4-Year University Programs: • UC – 2.4 minimum GPA • CSU – 2.0 minimum GPA • AA Degree* & Certificate Programs available • * (will receive guaranteed or priority admission to CSU/UC system)

  9. Application Process: Community Collegeswww.cccapply.org • Application dates vary by Community College • Pick up application from community college or enroll online. Check individual websites for deadlines! • You may apply to & attend more than one college at a time. • Free to apply! • Math and English Placement Test • Required for Admission • Determines level of Math and English students can enroll in; may be used as prerequisite for other courses. • EAP may replace this! • SAT/ACT not required • Orientation • Required for class registration • Academic Counseling • Required for class registration

  10. UC/CSU EntranceRequirements

  11. UC/CSU College Information

  12. 4-year College Admission Testing Requirement

  13. California State Universitywww.csumentor.edu • Application • www.csumentor.edu • Copy ALL documents submitted • Print receipt of application submittal • Costs • $55 per campus • Fee waiver embedded in online application (maximum 4) • Deadlines • Filing period: October 1 – November 30! • Testing: EPT & ELM placement tests ( Exemptions: i.e. SAT/ACT scores, EAP results, AP exam results) • Activation Code required to start application (code sent to email). • Impacted majors and impacted alternate majors will affect submission/admission. • Cal State LA will guarantee admissions for our students if student meets the minimum requirement

  14. University of Californiawww.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply • Application • Copy ALL documents submitted • Print receipt of application submittal • Costs • $70 per campus • Fee waiver embedded in online application (maximum 4) • Deadlines • Filing period: November 1 – November 30! • Application became available online on August 1st

  15. Personal Insight Questions (Answer 4 out of 8, 350 words per question) • Start your Personal Insight Questions early. • Be clear. Be focused. Be organized. • Do not manufacture hardship. • Write persuasively and give specific examples. • Use “I”and “my” statements • Focus on content and NOT creativity, entertainment or uniqueness. CUT OUT FLUFF! • Give yourself plenty of time for revisions and obtain feedback. More tips available at: www.universityofcalifornia.edu (please refer to UC handout)

  16. Private Universities • Admissions • Requirements vary greatly; students must check with each private college. Also, check if private school uses The Common Application. • Application • www.commonapp.org • Check private university websites • Keep a copy of ALL documents submitted • Print receipt of application submittal • Costs • Application costs vary • Fee waiver available if eligible (see counselor) • Deadlines • Deadlines vary, see individual university websites.

  17. Common Application Procedure

  18. Common Application

  19. Common Application

  20. Common Application For frequently asked questions, please refer to http://www.commonapp.org/faq

  21. Other Application Procedures • Watch for and respond to all college correspondence! • Mostly done through e-mail! • Use an appropriate email address & check daily. • Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) – varies by college, usually around May 1st. Typically requires monetary deposit to ensure enrollment at school. The fee is non-refundable. • Housing – deposit is often required • Transcripts – submit only upon request of college • Please note: Transcripts must be ordered through Student Bank • Final Transcripts – Student must request from MKHS Student Bank in May and pick up from Records Office in June.

  22. Letters of Recommendation • UC • No letters of recommendation required, with exception of UC Berkeley who will contact the individual student. • CSU • No letters of recommendation required * EOP applications require two recommendations (from counselor, teacher, employer, or other community member) • Private • Letter of recommendation usually required… check with individual private universities

  23. Letters of Recommendation (for private colleges & scholarships) • All requests should be given to counselor/teacher/community member/employer AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! • Requests submitted with less than two weeks’ notice will not be honored. • Any requests for letters for applications with deadlines in January must be submitted by Friday, December 2nd. • What is required: • Copy of “Senior Information Packet” • THE MORE YOU GIVE, THE MORE YOU WILL GET!!! • Optional: Copy of a college application essay or responses to UC Personal Insight Questions

  24. Email Addresses Counselors • duanes_wendy@ausd.us A-Gao • tang_tracy@ausd.us Gap-Huw • matsuo_halinh@ausd.us Huy-Mai • preciado_irma@ausd.us Maj-To,H. • sesztak_elizabeth@ausd.us To,I.-Z Gateway To Success Counselor • lai_martina@ausd.us Career and College Advisor • yu_suzana@ausd.us

  25. Financial Aid • Financial aid presentations will be held for students in October. Dates to be determined. • For additional assistance on the FAFSA, workshops for students will be held at lunch. Dates to be determined. • FAFSA Application opens October 1, 2016. Deadline March 2, 2017. • Cal Grant Release Form OR Opt-Out Form should have been submitted to Records. If not, do so before October 1. • Cash for College Workshop (FAFSA) • Saturday, January 21, 2017 - at AHS • 9 am – 12 pm • All students should attend, regardless of college path! • For More Information • www.fafsa.ed.gov

  26. Scholarship Information • Visit www.mkhs.organd the Career Center for updated scholarship resources. • Scholarship Bulletin: www.tinyurl.com/markkeppel-scholarships • Scholarship searches on the Internet. • Be wary of scholarship scams! You never have to pay to apply for a scholarship. • Check place of employment, church, organizations to which you belong, local newspaper, etc. You must invest time and energy in scholarship search & application! • Check with the individual colleges/universities as well. • It is recommended that students fill out a Senior Information Packet if applying for scholarships. • Lastly, we encourage students to always follow-up with a thank you card to all organizations that grant them scholarships.

  27. Career Center Help • CTE Advisor (College/Career) - Suzana Yu • Mon, Wed, Fri 8:30-4:30; Tues & Thurs 12-4:30 • CSULAAmbassador: Britney Lynch • Starts October 10 • At Career Center every other Monday • To provide assistance on Cal State applications and to answer questionsregarding CSULA. Listen to the Daily Bulletin and check Career Center website for updates regarding career and representative visits (colleges, military, trade schools, etc.)!

  28. MKHS Counselors would like you to join “REMIND” 2017 MKHS Parents! • Enter this number81010 • Text this message @bka2c • Standard text message rates apply Or • To receive messages via email, send an email to : rmd.at/bka2c

  29. Important Dates to Remember Thank you for Attending! 

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