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Welcome to NMHS 11 th grade college night

Welcome to NMHS 11 th grade college night. College 101 College Reps Presentations Visit college tables. Search: Visit college campuses, research colleges online, compile college list.

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Welcome to NMHS 11 th grade college night

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  1. Welcome to NMHS 11th grade college night College 101 College Reps Presentations Visit college tables

  2. Search: Visit college campuses, research colleges online, compile college list. • Reach: Your academic qualifications are below the averageadmitted; it’s important to still be realistic • Match: Your academic qualifications are the same as the average admitted • Safety: Your academic qualifications exceed the average admitted • Prepare: GPA and test scores (ACT/SAT); strive for strong grades, study for standardized tests. • Apply: Applications open August 1st for UCs, October 1st for CSUs; private colleges and out of state application periods vary. Community College apps in Spring. • Financial Aid: Submit FAFSA/CA Dream Act by March 2nd of senior year. • Go: Decisions must be made by May 1st. College Application Process

  3. Eligible • Completed A-G courses with C- or higher • Taken the SAT/ACT by December of senior year • 2.0 min. GPA (CSU), 3.0 min. GPA (UC), private/out of state varies • Competitive • Strong GPA, exceeds minimum • Strong test scores • Challenging coursework, ie. AP/Honors • Extra-curricular experience Eligible vs. competitive

  4. A-g requirements (4-year college)*

  5. Where do you get a copy? • Why is it important? • Is it correct? • What should you do if you notice an error? • What if you need to make up a D/F? # of credits understanding your transcript

  6. Why choose a Community College? • Save $$$ • Fresh start academically • Certificate and transfer options • Ohlone College Promise Scholarship • Pays for required tuition, books, and enrollment fees for two years at Ohlone - a value of approximately $3,600. • GPA requirement. *Requires additional application • California College Promise Free Tuition/Book Program • Available for first-time, full-time students for the first year (up to 30 units) of their academic program. It covers the enrollment fees and mandatory fees for the fall and spring semesters only. *Must apply for financial aid • California College Promise Grant (formerly BOG waiver) • Covers enrollment fees for low-income students. *Must apply for financial aid. Community college

  7. Cal State Apply: Application period Oct. 1st – Nov.30th • 23 Cal State University campuses  • Admission Requirements: • Complete A-G coursework with C- or better • 2.0 minimum GPA; see Eligibility Index Chart • SAT/ACT *fee waivers available for FRL • Impacted vs. Not Impacted • Local guarantee: CSUEB and SFSU • EOP: based on income and family size • Est. total cost of attendance/yr: $16,500 - $29,314 • *cost varies depending on campus and housing Cal State university (CSU)

  8. Admissions.universityofcalifornia.apply • Application period: Aug. 1st – Nov. 30th • 9 campuses • Admission requirements: • Complete A-G coursework with C- or better • SAT/ACT *fee waivers available for FRL • 3.0 minimum GPA • Personal Insight Questions • Est. total cost of attendance/yr: $32,400 - $35,300 • *cost varies depending on campus and housing University of California (uc)

  9. Admission requirements • Complete A-G coursework with C- or better • SAT/ACT *fee waivers available FRL • GPA requirements vary • Letters of recommendation • Common App • Early Action vs. Early Decision (binding) • Pros: Receive admission decision in Dec. Gain more time, once accepted, to look for housing and otherwise prepare for college. • Cons: Do not have the opportunity to compare financial aid awards from other colleges. If applying ED and you’re accepted, you must attend that college. • Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) • Offers students a reduced rate tuition, instead of out of state tuition • Available for most out of state colleges in the West • Must meet GPA requirements Out of state & private colleges • *cost varies depending on campus and housing

  10. When to submit FAFSA/CA Dream Act? • Fall of Senior year • March 2nd deadline • Will need parents tax return from 2 years prior • Attend financial aid workshop for assistance • What about scholarships? • Apply, apply, apply!! • Check out scholarships in College/Career Center • Scholarship databases: • collegegreenlight.com • fastweb.com financial aid

  11. Contact info for College & Career Center: • Cheri Garcia, cherig@newarkunified.org • (510)818-4333 • Danielle Cranon-Jones, dcranon@newarkunified.org • (510)818-4332

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