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Presented by: Brian Hewitt Leticia Gallardo Libby Cook

Presented by: Brian Hewitt Leticia Gallardo Libby Cook. Applying For College Class of 2015. Agenda. PREPARING FOR THE PROCESS A Word About Social Media SAT/ACT reminders COLLEGE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS THE APPLICATION PROCESS -WORKING WITH YOUR COUNSELOR

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Presented by: Brian Hewitt Leticia Gallardo Libby Cook

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  1. Presented by:Brian Hewitt Leticia GallardoLibby Cook Applying For College Class of 2015

  2. Agenda • PREPARING FOR THE PROCESS • A Word About Social Media • SAT/ACT reminders • COLLEGE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS • THE APPLICATION PROCESS -WORKING WITH YOUR COUNSELOR • Dates/Deadlines—Getting organized • Official vs. unofficial transcripts • Letter of recommendation process • FINANCIAL AID/SCHOLARSHIPS • HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR STUDENT

  3. A WORD ABOUT SOCIAL MEDIA… Wash Behind your ears…

  4. Email… FAIL slimshady@gmail.com mamacita858@yahoo.com WIN Abe.lincoln@gmail.com AbeLincoln@yahoo.com

  5. Entrance Examination Requirements • ACT Assessment(www.actstudent.org) OR SAT Reasoning Test (www.collegeboard.com) • Tests must be taken NO later than December • for CSUs &UCsof student’s senior year, preferably earlier!

  6. REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES; SAT and ACT Upcoming Deadlines

  7. Selecting Colleges High Graduation Rate Low Student/Faculty Ratio Good Financial Aid Intern/Research Opportunities Travel Opportunities Engaging Curriculum Clubs & Activities that Match your Interests http://collegeapps.about.com/od/choosingacollege/ss/Choosing-The-Perfect-College.htm

  8. The College Systems Overview

  9. California State University Admission Requirements • Meet A-G Subject Requirements • Minimum GPA 2.0 (10ththru 11th Grade) • SAT/ACT Initial Filing Period • October 1st - November 30th • Less impacted CSU’s will accept applications after November 30th Application Cost • $55 per campus www.csumentor.edu

  10. Calculating your Eligibility Index SAT • (Your GPA ) x 800 + Your SAT Total My index is ______ ACT • (Your GPA ) x 200 + (10 x ACT Comp) My index is ______

  11. 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)

  12. 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

  13. Impacted CSUs Cal Poly San Luis Obispo CSU, Fullerton CSU, Long Beach San Diego State San Francisco State CSU, Pomona CSU, Fresno San Jose State Sonoma State CSU, Northridge CSU, San Marcos

  14. Information on Impactionwww.calstate.edu/sas • Impacted Programs Matrix available at • Local Admissions Area descriptions • New Impaction Search Feature by Campus

  15. University of CA Admission Requirements • Meet A-G Subject Requirements • Minimum GPA 3.0 (10th/11th Grade) • SAT/ACT plus writing (December is the last test date accepted) • Personal Statement • Extracurricular Activities Application Filing Period • August 1st through November 30th • Submission Period (Nov. 1st –Nov. 30th) Application Cost • $70 per campus- http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/

  16. The UC Application • The UC application is a holistic application- everything is considered when making an admission decision, including the personal statement. • Students need to take care to fill out the application thoroughly, including: • Personal information • Academic history (students must report all academic courses completed including repeated courses.) Use transcript(s) – don’t guess about grades • Activities & Awards, plus quantitative or qualitative explanations

  17. Fall 2014 Freshman Admission Profile Averages GPA SAT ACT plus writing UC Berkeley 4.18 2071 31 UC Davis 4.07 1924 28 UC Irvine 4.05 1867 27 UCLA 4.17 2067 30 UC Merced 3.61 1638 24 UC Riverside 3.77 1739 25 UC San Diego 4.13 2018 30 UC Santa Barbara 4.03 1925 29 UC Santa Cruz 3.82 1782 26

  18. Eligibility in the Local Context(ELC) • Top 9 Percent of each graduating class at all California Public and Private High Schools • Students are guaranteed a space at the University of California (though not necessarily the campus or major of choice) • http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/freshman/california-residents/admissions-index/index.html

  19. 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

  20. Additional Comments Section • Describe anything else that you have not had the opportunity to include elsewhere in your application. Limit of 550 words • The Additional Comments section is not required.

  21. Resources University of California Admissions http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/index.html • Comprehensive Review Factors • http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/freshman/how-applications-reviewed/index.html • Admissions Index Calculator-http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/freshman/california-residents/admissions-index/index.html • ELC Information • Transcript and Student Contact Information Submission Process - ELC Help Desk - Call: 800-839-8507 • Questions, ELC Coordinator, Julie Lind – Email: elc@ucop.edu • Contact Us – Email: AskUC@ucop.edu

  22. Timeline • Aug. 1-Nov. 30th Application Filing Period UC submission Nov.1-Nov.30th CSU submission Oct. 1- Nov. 30th • Jan.1-Mar. 2nd File FAFSA • Mar.1-30th Individual Campus Admission notifications- posted online • By May 1st Submit Statement of Intent to Register (SIR)

  23. Private Colleges and Out of State Schools • Differences between a college and university • WUE School /Regional campus agreements • AICCU.EDU (Association of Independent Ca. Colleges and Universities • Follow the A-G course pattern • Check specific schools for additional course requirements • Common application or site based application

  24. Paying for College • Apply for Financial Aid in January • www.fafsa.ed.gov • Apply for Scholarships • www.fastweb.com • Scholarships.com

  25. Important Dates 2014-2015 Senior conferences Access to UC and CSU application Deadline to submit Application Nov. 30th Financial Aid info. Night Dec. 9th • October • November • December

  26. What did we cover? • College Entrance Requirements • Testing Requirements • California State University (CSU) • University of California (UC) • ELC • Private/ Out of State/Common APP • Personal Statement • Timelines

  27. Questions??

  28. APPLICATIONS • CSU- Mentor - www.csumentor.edu • UC Pathways -https://admissions.universityofcalifornia.edu • Common Application-www.commonapp.org

  29. Application Assistance • UCs 800-523-2048 ucinfo@ucapplication.net • CSUs 800-468-6927 support@csumentor.edu

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