Welcome to Prep for College Night!

1. Welcome to Prep for College Night! • Kim Halket, Head Counselor • Caroline Rubio, Counselor and AVID Coordinator/Counselor

2. University of California • Serves top 1/8 of high school graduates • MINIMUM GPA of 3.0 to apply Comprehensive Review includes: • “a – g” courses in grades 10 – 11 • Number of “a-g” and AP/Honors courses • SAT or ACT with Writing scores • Quality of the senior year • Extra-curricular activities, special talents, leadership exp., personal statements

3. UC Eligibility in the Local Context • Top 15% of the junior class are sent a letter encouraging them to apply to UC • Top 9% ELC from high school identified by self-reported grades on UC app and: • Must have completed 11/15 “a-g” courses • Must have at least a 3.0 gpa • Must have at least one ACT/SAT score • Results shown on “Application Status” page after application deadline and review

4. UC Entering Class of 2012 • 62,303 CA students offered admission • Average GPA was 3.87 with 24 “a-g” courses • Average test scores were ACT 26 and SAT 1760 • Fee increase included: Average cost $31,673/year living on-campus

5. UC Best bets… • Do the best you can in “a-g” courses • Take advantage of other academic/ leadership/unique opportunities • Continue to retest to get best scores and complete testing in Nov/Dec of senior year • Remember SAT Subject Tests no longer required, suggested for Engineering and Chemistry majors • Apply to numerous UC campuses

6. California State University • Serves top 1/3 of high school graduates • 76% admit rate 2012 • Requires SAT or ACT w/o writing • Average cost $22,000/year on-campus • STAR EAP test can replace ELM and EPT Placement exams • Early Start Program- mandatory remediation during summer after grad.

7. CSU Eligibility Index • Minimum 2.0 GPA, 3.0 automatically qualifies for non-impacted campuses • Combination of your high school GPA- (grades 10-11 “a-g” classes only) and your SAT or ACT test score plus formula is the only factor for CSU admission!

8. Pomona* San Diego* Fullerton* Chico San Francisco Channel Islands Los Angeles* Sacramento* -Underlined schools impacted in all programs *Campus impacted for both freshmen and transfers San Luis Obispo* Long Beach* Sonoma Fresno San Marcos Northridge San Jose* Humboldt -Nursing, Architecture and Occupational Therapy impacted on all CSU campuses CSU Impacted Campuses (16)

9. Best bets… • Apply to local CSU East Bay and San Francisco State- Alameda County residents given priority at both • Look at CSU Eligibility-only campuses such as Monterey Bay, Stanislaus, Bakersfield, Dominguez Hills, East Bay, Maritime Academy

10. Independent Colleges • 75 Independents in California alone • 9 out of 10 receive financial assistance • Most schools guarantee 4 year graduation • Every admission file is personally reviewed • Classes are smaller with actual professors • Personal attention to succeed in college/life • Average cost of $39,000 more expensive, but average financial aid package is $20,000/year

11. Western Undergrad Exchange • Students who are residents of WICHE states may enroll at participating two- and four-year college programs outside of their home state at a reduced tuition rate. • WICHE states include: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming. • Website: Wiche.edu/wue • Some GPA, major, tests score requirements

12. WUE Schools (all tuition, fees, books, housing, food - per year AND WITHOUT ANY FINANCIAL AID on FAFSA) • Mayville State University (ND) - $13, 289 • Boise State- $19,004 • Univ. of Alaska, Fairbanks- $15, 632 • Univ. of Montana, Missoula- $15,747 • Univ. of Nevada, Reno- $ 19, 339

13. Out of State Private Colleges (non-WUE) • Carroll College (MT)- for a 3.5 student with 500/500/500 on SAT: $25, 218 • Edgewood College (WI) - $32, 216- for a 3.7/25 ACT student-$24, 216 • Westminster College (UT) - $27, 708 for a 3.25/25 ACT student

14. Out of State Public Colleges (non-WUE) • Ohio University- $30,228 • University of Oregon - $38,319 • Indiana University - $41,186 • OK State- $28,290 (if have 1130-1200 SAT/25 ACT + 3.0 - receive $8750 scholarship), so COA is $18,460 • University of Tennessee - $36,334

15. CA Community College • All students should take “a-g” requirements, especially MATH if they wish to be in a Transfer Program • DUSD Concurrent Enrollment Program for 10-12 graders-earn HS and College credit • LPC Early Admissions Program • Transfer Programs/AA & AS/Certificates • Average cost $1100/year • No SAT or ACT testing required

16. CCC Transfer Agreements • LPC has TAGs with CSU Monterey Bay, UC Davis, UC Santa Cruz, UC Irvine, UC Santa Barbara, UC Riverside, UC Merced, Saint Mary’s College and University of the Pacific • LPC has Concurrent Enrollment Programs with CSUEB and UC Berkeley

17. Trade/Technical Schools • Specialty schools such as Heald, Wyotech, California Culinary Academy, Dublin Beauty College. • All have different entrance requirements-check with admissions. • All have financial aid available as well.

18. How many colleges should I apply to? • It’s a good idea to apply to at least 8-10. For some schools, there are no guarantees • Shoot for your dream school, but have a list of several safe schools that you feel reasonably sure will accept you. • Make sure you have a “backup” school. Counselors can give you an idea of what last year’s acceptance data is like.

19. College Considerations: • How far away from home? • Do they have what I’d like to study? • If I change my mind, do they have lots of other things to study that interest me? • What is the housing situation? • Financial Aid packages? • Do I want to live in a big town, rural area or suburban school?

20. School Visitations: • Junior/Senior year is a good time to visit schools and attend Open House Events. • Try to go when schools are in session. • Talk with students, not just to admissions • Learn what a particular major at a specific school is like. Emphasis can vary from school to school even within courses of study.

21. What can you do now? • Review tests scores with counselor • Start Personal Statement/Essay • Begin resumee • Ask Teachers for Letters of Recommendation • Set up college-only e-mail address at home • Research scholarships

22. Personal Statement/Essay Process • Not needed for CSU, but should write one for scholarship applications • UC/ Common App. questions are standard • Only chance to personalize application • Begin draft this summer • Will work on essay in English next year • Please pick up essay packet

23. Letters of Recommendation • Need to identify two teachers who would give you a strong and honest letter • Complete senior questionnaires and checklist for teachers and counselor • Set up appt. to review materials with them and give at least three week notice • Save a copy for scholarship applications • Common App needs Counselor LOR

24. Scholarships/Financial Aid • Financial Aid and Scholarships can be based on need, merit or special qualifications • FAFSA and Cal Grant Program- due March 2 • Student and Parent Loans • Work Study • College merit-based scholarships and grants • Local scholarships on DHS Website • Scholarship searches (ie. www.fastweb.com) • Financial Aid Night- February 2014

25. Junior Spring/Summer “Musts” • Select a rigorous senior class schedule • Take a test prep class if needed (DHS works with Revolution Prep and Catalyst) • Take the SAT and/or ACT in May and June • Secure volunteer and/or summer job positions • Visit college fairs/colleges • Begin list of college matches • Begin first draft of essay • Fill out letter of recommendation profiles

26. Senior Fall “Musts” • Review career plan and research schools-take the College Majors Scorecard if unsure of major and narrow list to 8-10 colleges • Retake SAT and ACT as needed by December • Get 2-3 letters of recommendation • Attend Fall Open House Events/College Fairs • Attend lunchtime college recruiter visits and College Application Workshop held in October • Begin scholarship search-see DHS website

27. Reminder!!!! • Even though colleges evaluate a student based upon coursework in sophomore and junior year, freshman year does count. If you earned a “D” or an “F” in a required course (such as English), it must be made up! You can only take two one semester classes in summer. • Register EARLY for summer school! If you are in doubt, register anyway!

28. Thank you for coming • Make an appointment to see your counselor in August/September to review college checklist and ask questions • Remember, you are not in this alone- ASK FOR HELP EARLY AND OFTEN!