College Admissions Workshop

1. College Admissions Workshop Shasta Campbell Mark Kammerlohr

2. Goals for tonight • UC/CSU admissions information • UC/CSU application process • Private college application process • Community College information • Financial Aid • Collegiate Sports • Q & A

3. UC Freshman Admissions Update

4. UC 2014 Freshmen Statistics

5. 2014 Admission Requirements All California high school seniors who fulfill the following three requirements will be entitled to a comprehensive review of their applications at each UC campus to which they apply. They must: Complete 15 UC-required college-preparatory ("a-g") courses, with 11 of those done prior to the start of 12th grade Maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better (weighted by honors/AP bonus points) in these courses Take the ACT With Writing or SAT Reasoning Test

6. Key Messages – Bottom Line • Complete UC’s admissions subject requirements (“a-g”) – at least 11 by the end of the junior year – and do as well as you can in them • Better preparation = more choices • Campuses will look beyond grades and test scores • Performance relative to others in your school is important • Apply broadly • Application Fee: $70 per campus • Application window is November 1st – 30th

7. CSUInformation

8. 2014 Admission Requirements • Complete A-G requirements • Meet the Eligibility Index – combination of grades and test scores. GPA above 3.0 automatically qualifies, SAT/ACT not required. • Higher Eligibility Index allows for increased probability of admission at impacted schools/programs.

9. Key Messages – Bottom Line • Complete admissions subject requirements (“a-g”) – do as well as you can in them • Local Admission Area – CSU Fullerton • Impaction – Major/Campus • Apply broadly • Application Fee: $55 per campus • Application window is November 1st – 30th (Can begin the process Oct.1st)

10. Private College & Universities

11. Private Colleges & Universities • Admission criteria similar to CSU/UC (required classes, test scores) • Typically smaller class sizes • Application requirements and dates vary by school. Many will participate in the Common Application System • Rolling admissions – the earlier you apply the more $ you qualify for

12. Common Application • Send request to your teacher • Send request to your counselor • markk@orangeusd.org A-Ded • jbulrice@orangeusd.org Dee-I • jasonp@orangeusd.org J-Mul • scampbell@orangeusd.org Mum-Sanc • kimh@orangeusd.org Sand-Z Student must meet with counselor after request has been sent!! We need more info.

13. Community College Pros • Financially affordable • Bachelors Degree does not indicate community college • If unsure of a major, can explore courses at a cheaper cost • Guaranteed transfer to a UC/CSU after completing 60 units of general ed. and lower division major • Admission is easier than many college/universities • General Education classes are “the same” everywhere

14. Community College • 112 CA Community Colleges (cccapply.org) • Must take an English and Math placement exam • Each campus has specific admission/registration requirements • Transfer agreements with CSU/UC • Degree and certificate programs • Can be enrolled in multiple campuses

15. General Information • Apply to 5 schools • 1 – Dream school • 2-4 – Solidly possible schools • 5 – Fallback school (may be comm. College) • Consider all factors – cost, size, location, etc. • Visit schools if possible • Contact your counselor for questions

16. Must Meet All Deadlines!!!! • November 30th – CSU/UC applications are due. • SAT/ACT dates- December is the last date. October is the last date for most CSU campuses • Private Colleges/Universities have varying due dates/fees. • Check scholarship deadlines on a regular basis.

17. Once Admitted: More Deadlines!! Check your college website – dates vary **If you drop/add a class after application is submitted you MUST NOTIFY ALL THE ADMISSIONS OFFICES of the colleges in which applied **if you miss any deadlines your application WILL BE RESCINDED!!

18. TRANSCRIPTS • UC – due July 1st 2015 • Send only ONE final transcript! • CSU – due July 15th 2015 • Send only ONE final transcript! • Private schools – 3 transcripts • One with the application, at semester (Mid-year report), and end of year (Final Report) • Can ONLY be sent electronically through • www.docufide.com * fee per transcript

19. Financial Aid • FAFSA - To be considered for federal student aid for the 2014-2015 award year, you can complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) between January 1, 2014 and midnight Central Time, June 30, 2015 (March 1st is college deadline) . Any corrections or updates must be submitted by midnight Central Time, September 19, 2015. • Cal Grant- apps are completed electronically from the school. You only need to reply if you do not want the school to send the information. • Scholarships – Plenty available, never pay a service. Our website is updated periodically with scholarships

20. NCAA Information • Must meet minimum GPA and SAT/ACT requirements to participate in Division 1 or 2 • Must register with NCAA Clearinghouse no later than 12th grade. • Submit application and transcripts for verification

21. Internet Resources • www.californiacolleges.edu • www.aiccu.edu • www.csumentor.edu • www.ucop.edu • www.collegeboard.com • www.cccapply.org • http://web1.ncaa.org/ • https://fafsa.ed.gov/ • http://www.orangeusd.org/vphs/counseling/VPHS_COUNSELING_DEPT.htm

22. Thank you for attending!