Orange Glen High School

1. Orange Glen High School Class of 2014! College Graduation Class of 2018!

2. POP QUIZ TIME

3. 1) I have the knowledge I need to apply to college. • Strongly Agree • Agree • Disagree • Strongly Disagree

4. 2) In order to apply to college I must do all of the following EXCEPT: • Take all required College Entrance Exams • Complete all A-G requirements • Submit applications • Pass all classes with a D or better

5. 3) Which of the following are ways to finance your college education : • Scholarships • Financial Aid • Work Study • Student Loans • All of the above

6. 4) I believe I am on track to meet the requirements needed to apply to a four-year university? • Strongly Agree • Agree • Disagree • Strongly Disagree

7. 5) In order to remain eligible to apply to a four-year university I must pass all my A-G classes with a grades of ____ or better. • A’s • B’s • C’s • D’s • F’s

8. College Eligibility Congratulations! You are eligible to apply to a four-year University!

9. College Check List • Complete A-G course requirements with a C or better • Take required Entrance Exams • File College Applications • Apply for Financial Aid and Scholarships

10. A-G Requirements • 2 years of History/Social Science • 4 years of English • 3 years of Mathematics (4 recommended) • 2 years of Laboratory Science ( 3 recommend) • 2 years of Foreign Language (3 recommend) • 1 year of Visual and Performing Arts • 1 year College Prep Elective UC-approved course list for OGHS is available online at: www.ucop.edu/doorways/list

11. Grades Matter Maintain a strong GPA. Remember, no “D’s” or “F’s” grades in college preparatory A-G courses. Previous Years UC have rescinded students because of grades. Example: UC Merced 250 students. Your Senior Year COUNTS!

12. How To Select Where You Will Apply • Majors offered • Location • Size • Special Programs offered • Cost • Athletics

13. You Need To Apply Broadly • Dream School (s)- Maybe a reach but have potential. • Target School (s) – Your grades, test scores etc.. Make you competitive for admission. • Fall Back School (s) Your grades, test scores etc.. Are above the average admissions. *Remember Backup is somewhere you still want to go too. • Lastly, very important to apply broadly because UC and CSU will place you on a wait listand there is no guarantee of getting into the school.

14. California State Universities (CSU) & University of California (UC) CSU • 23 campuses in all • Need to met A-G req. with C or better • Take SAT or ACT with writing UC • 10 campuses in all • Need to met A-G req. with C or better • Take SAT or ACT with writing • SAT Test is required NOV 30th APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR UC & CSU

15. 2012 SAT/ACT Test Dates SAT Test Date Reg./Late Deadline Tests Offered____ • Oct 5 Sept 6 /Sept 23 SAT & Subject Tests • Nov 2 Oct 3/Oct 21 SAT & Subject Tests *New Photo Upload Requirement effective 2013 ACT Test Date Reg./Late Deadline_________________ Oct 26 Sept 27 /Oct 11 *New Photo Upload Requirement effective 2013 See Mrs. Landreth in the counseling office for Fee Waivers . *You cannot usewaivers for late registration!!!! Students must take exams by Nov 30th of their Senior year. San Diego State University and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo will only take up through November SAT/ACT dates.

16. Application Process • California State University (CSU) Oct 1-Nov 30 To apply need grades and test scores. No essays. www.csumentor.edu • University of California Nov 1-Nov 30 www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply To apply need grades, test scores and essays. • Private Colleges (346 Universities use this application) www.commonapp.org Application Process To apply need grades, test scores, essays and recommendations. Need counselor to fill out information: G.P.A., Rank (please give your counselor two weeks notice) Check to see the college you are applying to has supplement pages in addition to the common application. * In your packet is a fact sheet can give to who ever needs to write your letter of recommendations.

17. Transcript Requests Please do not send transcripts to UC or CSU schools until they request for them. See your counselor if you need a transcript before January in order to apply to a private school or a scholarship

18. MAP Program • Qualify: Met A-G requirements with 3.0 G.P.A, minimum of 98% attendance over 4 years, have 100 hours of community service or school activities. • Counselor’s will identify students and let Cal State San Marcos know. • EOP for CSU application only opens up once the student has submitted an admission application to the campus.

19. Want More Help With Filling Out Your Application? • Attend the Counseling ABC College Application every Thursday , starting Oct 3rd-Nov. 21st from 2:45pm to 4:30pm in the College & Career Center. • Ms. Guerra will also be available on Wednesday & Thursdays in College & Career Center during class time. • Must have Teacher/Parent permission to miss class.

20. How Do I Pay For College? • Scholarships (Career Center) • Financial Aid • FAFSA, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), and Cal Grant • FAFSA Website: www.fafsa.ed.gov • DACA Website: https://dream.csac.ca.gov • You startapplying January 1st 2014 • Deadline to apply is March 2nd 20134 • Financial Aid Night: Wednesday, January15th, 2014 at 5:30 pm to 8:00pm. FAFSA workshop: Tuesday, February 4th 2013 at 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm • Work Study • Student Loans

21. Next Steps • Keep your grades up • Set up a professional e-mail account • Read over important dates and deadlines • Register for College Entrance Exams you have not taken or you would like to repeat • Begin the application process • Search for scholarships and grants (Have your counselor review your application before summiting the electronic application) • Attended the college workshops after school. • Incomplete/Late applications will not be processed!

22. Faces In The Counseling Department Mrs. Steadry ( A-C & Special Education) 291-5046 ssteadry@euhsd.k12.ca.us Mrs. Wilson( D-MAH) 291-5045 twilson@euhsd.k12.ca.us Mr. Ramirez ( MAJ-PH, ELD I-III newcomers & Special Education) 291-5043 jramirez@euhsd.k12.ca.us Mrs. Everette ( PIE-Z) 291-5051 veverette@euhsd.k12.ca.us Mrs. Guerra ( AVID ) 291-5044 rguerra@euhsd.12.ca.us SUPPORT STAFF Mrs. Landreth(Counseling secretary) 291-5040 Ms. Escobar (Counseling clerk) 291-5041 Mrs. Krebs ( Registrar) 291-5049 Ms. Higar (College & Career Technician) 291-5055

23. Time is ticking!

24. Questions? Final Quiz

25. 51) I have the knowledge I need to apply to college. • Strongly Agree • Agree • Disagree • Strongly Disagree

26. 52) In order to apply to college I must do all of the following EXCEPT: • Take all required College Entrance Exams • Complete all A-G requirements • Submit applications • Pass all classes with a D or better

27. 53) Which of the following are ways to finance your college education : • Scholarships • Financial Aid • Work Study • Student Loans • All of the above

28. 54) I believe I am on track to meet the requirements needed to apply to a four-year university? • Strongly Agree • Agree • Disagree • Strongly Disagree

29. 55) In order to remain eligible to apply to a four-year university I must pass all my A-G classes with a grades of ____ or better. • A’s • B’s • C’s • D’s • F’s

30. THANK YOU! College Yes “you” can!