SENIOR COLLEGE INFORMATION NIGHT

1. SENIOR COLLEGE INFORMATION NIGHT September 19, 2017

2. What you need to know about the 4 Year College Admission Process • Admission Requirements • Admissions Tests • Application Process • Important Dates • Tips • Resources

3. College/University Options CalState University University of California Private Universities CA Community Colleges

4. CSU’s and UC’s UC’s • 10 Universities • Bachelor’s, Master’s & Doctorate • Theory and research instruction • GPA 3.0 • Average cost of tuition and fees: $13,900/year CSU’s • 23 Universities • Bachelor’s and Master’s • Hands on learning • GPA 2.0 • Average costs of tuition and fees:$5,742/year

5. 23 Cal State Campuses

6. Universities of California (UC’s) 10 Campuses • UC Berkeley • UC Davis • UC Irvine • UC Los Angeles • UC Merced • UC Riverside • UC San Diego • UC San Francisco • UC Santa Barbara • UC Santa Cruz

7. “A-G” Minimum Course Requirements for UC/CSU -must earn a C or better in each college prep class-

8. Private Colleges & Universities • Over 77 Private Universities in Ca. • Wide range of specialties & program offerings • Bachelors, Masters, & Doctorate Degrees. • Cost of Tuition & Fees vary • Most use the Common Application or Admissions. www.commonapp.org

9. The Common Application: For MOST Private Colleges

10. Which tests do schools require? SAT • All UC’s and CSU’s will accept the SAT or the ACT • UC’s will require the writing portion of the SAT and ACT

11. When should I take the test? Next Test Dates • SAT-Oct 7, Nov 5, Dec 2* • ACT- Oct 28, Dec 9* *Most Colleges and Universities will accept a December test date

12. College Board Website https://sat.collegeboard.org/home SAT (with essay)- $45 SAT (no essay)-$57 SAT Subject- $26 (Plus $20 - $26 per subject) Fee Waivers are available! See Fatima Gonzalez in the College & Career Center

13. ACT Website http://www.actstudent.org/ ACT (with Writing)- $58.50 ACT (no Writing)-$42.50 Fee Waivers are available! See Fatima Gonzalez in the College & Career Center

14. How Should I prepare? • Testing Websites • Study Guides • Test Prep Workshops

15. Applying for Admission- Important Dates • CSU/UC Application Window October 1s -November 30th • Private/Out of State colleges: Dates vary - refer to college website

16. CSU Mentor Website: Applying for Fall 2018 www2.calstate.edu CSU Application $55/campus Fee waivers available if you qualify!

17. UC Application UC Application $70/campus Fee waivers available if you qualify!

18. The UC personal Insight Questions 2018 freshman must respond to 4 of 8 Questions • Describe an example of your leadership experience in which you have positively influenced others, helped resolve disputes, or contributed to group efforts over time. • Every person has a creative side, and it can be expressed in many ways: problem solving, original and innovative thinking, and artistically, to name a few. Describe how you express your creative side. • What would you say is your greatest talent or skill? How have you developed and demonstrated that talent over time? • Describe how you have taken advantage of a significant educational opportunity or worked to overcome an educational barrier you have faced. • Describe the most significant challenge you have faced and the steps you have taken to overcome this challenge. How has this challenge affected your academic achievement? • Think about an academic subject that inspires you. Describe how you have furthered this interest inside and/or outside of the classroom. • What have you done to make your school or community a better place? • What do you believe makes you stand out as a strong candidate for admissions to the University of California? Word Count: Maximum of 350 words per response

19. How many colleges should I apply to? • Select your top 3 Universities • Select a “Dream School” • Select a University you have no doubt you will get into • Select a University close to home (just in case) • Apply to a minimum of 5 Universities

20. When Filling out Your Application • Read instructions thoroughly • Have a copy of your transcript • Know your SAT/ACT scores • Know your social security number • Know your parents personal information and income • Have someone review your application • Type your personal statement in a word document before as a first draft. Check the word count.

21. DACA Recipients • Please be aware, that the phasing out of DACA does not in any way affect your eligibility to apply for colleges or universities. • Students in California that have attended at least 3 years to a public school, are eligible to receive financial assistance through the DREAM Act.

22. The College Countdown • Sept/October: • Select the school you will apply to • Take SAT/ACT • Work on personal statement • October/November: • Apply to Colleges • Send SAT/ACT scores • Request letters of recommendation • October - February • Complete the FAFSA/Dream Act • Apply for scholarships • March-May: • Admissions decisions emailed • Additional/updated info requested if needed • Notification of financial aid by college • May 1:Deposit due, statement of intent to register, request official transcripts. • Summer:Sign up for Freshman Orientation, pre-registration

23. Why apply to Allan Hancock College? • Cost of tuition $46/unit • Need more time to explore options • Did not get into school/s of choice • Not ready to move away • Safety net • A better fit for current situation

24. The Allan Hancock College Promise • Recent high school graduates have the opportunity to get their first year tuition free at Allan Hancock College! Requirements to qualify • Enroll at Hancock directly after graduation high school within the district • Complete Financial Aid Applications • Register for a minimum of 12 units • Maintain a 2.0 GPA • Complete a math and English course during the first year

25. PVHS Career Center Mandy McDonald, Career Center Specialist (805) 922-1305 Ext. 5121 • Brag Sheet/Academic Resume • College & Career Day • Military Information • Scholarships • College & Career Research Tools

26. Upcoming Important Dates • Financial Aid Information Night: September 27th • College/Financial Aid Application Workshop: Every Tuesday/Thursday in October & November • Cash for College (FAFSA/DREAM Act workshop): October 4th, December 5th, February 27th • AHC Information Night: February 15th