AVID Senior seminar college presentation

1. AVID Senior seminar college presentation

2. 2 Paths to a Four-Year Degree-Transfer from a community college First two years at a community college: General education Major preparation Requirements for university admission Remaining two years at a university: Major requirements Graduation requirements

3. Four Year Degree Path • General education • Major requirements • Major preparation • Graduation requirements

4. Community College Options • Not all community colleges offer the same programs or opportunities • TAG Program- apply second semester of sophomore year in college to a specific four-year university • IGETC- General education curriculum for students who want to leave options open- accepted by CSU, UC, and most private schools.

5. Community College • Applications are due in the spring • Placement test must be taken in English and math (if applicable) • TAG students must meet with a counselor and put a plan in place

6. Determining a Major • Some colleges/universities have undecided majors • Some majors are impacted • Research the courses required for a specific major • Senior Project • Assist.org

7. Four- Year University Entrance Requirements- A-G A- History- 2.5 years World History (10), U.S. History (11), American Democracy (12) B- English- 4 years C- Math- 3 years Minimum of Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 D- Laboratory Science 1 Biological Science & 1 Physical Science E- Language Other Than English- 2 years of the same language F- Visual and Performing Art- 1 year Art 1 (9) and Music 100/139 (10) G- College Preparatory Elective- 1 year AVID Senior Seminar Economics All grades must be a “C” or higher to meet requirements.

8. Early Applications • Early Decision • Early decision plans are binding! You agree to attend the college if accepted • Apply to only one as early decision • All other applications must be regular decision • Once you commit, you must withdraw all other applications in December or January • College deadlines may vary • UC and CSU systems do not have early decision programs with the exception of Cal Poly SLO

9. Early Action • Early action is not binding • If accepted you can choose to commit or wait until May 1 to hear from other colleges • You can apply early action to more than one college • Colleges have specific deadlines • Students should check the profile of last year’s students admitted in early action pool for GPA and SAT/ACT

10. California State University System • 23 campuses throughout California • One central application • Minimum GPA 2.0; 10-11 GPA used to admit • SAT or ACT required • No application essay • No teacher recommendations • Application period October 1 – November 30 • Fee waiver included within application • One chance to complete the fee waiver application • If dependent, estimate parents' 2013 total annual income (taxed and untaxed) and indicate family size including your parents (or registered domestic partner), yourself, other dependent children and other dependents. • 4 free applications • $55 application fee per campus

11. Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) • The Educational Opportunity Program is designed to improve access and retention of historically low-income and educationally disadvantaged students. EOP students have the potential and demonstrated motivation to perform satisfactorily at a CSU, but they have not been able to realize their potential because of their economic or educational background. The program provides admission and academic assistance to EOP-eligible undergraduate students. In many cases, the program offers financial assistance to eligible students. • Separate EOP application must be completed and submitted by individual campus deadline.

12. EOP Income Criteria 2013-2014 EOP Family Income Guidelines Family Size Maximum Income 2 $35, 200 3 $39,400 4 $45,600 5 $51,500 6 $58,2007 $63,200 8 $68,200

13. University of California System • 9 campuses throughout California • One central application • Minimum GPA 2.8; 10-11 GPA used • SAT or ACT required • Essay required- two prompts 1,000 words or less • No teacher recommendations • Application period October 1 – November 30 • Fee waiver included within application • One chance to complete the fee waiver application • If dependent, estimate parents' 2013 total annual income (taxed and untaxed) and indicate family size including your parents (or registered domestic partner), yourself, other dependent children and other dependents. • 4 free applications • $70 application fee per campus

14. Life Beyond Public Schools in California • Private colleges • Require letters of recommendation- often 2 • Should ask teachers in grades 10-12 • Should ask teachers well in advance- 4 weeks • Essays required • Deadlines vary Financial aid documents vary: FAFSA- March 2, 2014 CSS Profile- deadlines vary. Students should check the College Board site for additional information. There is a cost for the profile unless you qualify for a fee waiver. Students must manage this process on their own.

15. Financing College • Free Application for Federal Student Aid- (FAFSA) • Window opens January 1, 2014 and must be submitted by March 2, 2014 for full financial aid consideration. • Student and one parent must establish a pin using their social security numbers www.pin.ed.gov • File taxes early to use 2013 tax return information

16. CSS Profile • Financial aid document required by some private and out-of-state colleges • Students should check the College Board site to find a list of participating colleges • Deadlines vary • Fee for application- $25 initial; $16 for each additional college • Fee waiver available if you qualify

17. Scholarships • Students should regularly check our school’s website • Apply for local scholarships if available • Fastweb • Pimco Foundation Scholarship- $20,000

18. “AVID- Friendly” Colleges Cal Baptist- waives application fee Occidental University of La Verne Pitzer (Claremont) Chico State Whitman College CSU Bakersfield Univ. Colorado Den San Jose State Gonzaga Fresno State University of Wyoming Humboldt Mt. St. Mary’s College UC Merced Univ. Southern Oregon UC Riverside Pacific University (OR) Westminster College (UT) St. Mary’s College Santa Clara University St. Edward’s University Northern Arizona University Grinnell College- Iowa Loyola Marymount Azusa Pacific

19. SAT & ACT Tests • SAT Reasoning or ACT • All four-year colleges require a standardized test score • UC schools require the ACT with writing SAT Subject Tests UC schools no longer require subject tests; some majors still want to see a score for math or science Some high competitive colleges require at least two subject tests **Send score reports directly from College Board or ACT at the time the applications are completed Send one report to each college, except CSU mentor Code 3594 and UC (send to one campus only) www.collegeboard.com www.act.org

20. SAT Score Choice • Students may select which scores are sent to colleges by test date for SAT and individual tests for the SAT Subject Tests • Optional for students- need to actively choose score choice or all scores are automatically sent • Check with individual colleges for admissions policies

21. On-line applications • Things to have ready: • Copy of high school transcript • Copy of college transcript • Social security number • Use full legal name • Test results for SAT, ACT, and AP • Updated resume

22. Letters of Recommenation- Teachers • A letter of recommendation by an adult is a courtesy to you, not an obligation • Be sure to ask teachers of classes you did well in and know you personally • Please request the letter in person before you complete an electronic request • Allow a minimum of 4 weeks notice • Requests can be made before applications are completed • Be sure to follow up with a verbal or written thank you note to the teacher

23. Next steps • Update resume • Complete the college deadline form • Make a “realistic “ list of colleges • Maintain grades • Work on required essay prompts • Fill out scholarship applications

24. Determining a List of Colleges • Students should group college in distinct categories: • Safety- must exceed the GPA and SAT or ACT for the average admitted students in the 2012-2103 freshman class • Good fit- GPA and SAT or ACT scores fall well within the reported averages for admitted students in the 2012-2013 freshman class • Reach- “Dream school” where student has below the average GPA or SAT and ACT for admitted students or the percent of students accepted is extremely low. Only 1 or 2 schools in this category. **College Board is an excellent resource for this information.

25. Family Role in College • Take students to visit campuses • Ensure you know the costs of applications and deadlines • Help students fill out FAFSA and CSS Profile (if applicable) • File tax returns early • Help students make realistic decisions regarding distance from home, transportation, cost, etc.

26. Thank You • Thank you for your time, attention, and support of your student • They have worked very hard to get here and should be commended for being college eligible!

27. Questions?