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Welcome to AVID 12 Parent Information Night. AVID Elective Teachers. Denise Guzman, Coordinator : dguzman@murrieta.k12.ca.us Mary Byun- AVID 12 mbyun-kallevig@murrieta.k12.ca.us Steve Chavez – AVID 12 schavez@murrieta.k12.ca.us. 12 th Grade Expectations.
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AVID Elective Teachers Denise Guzman, Coordinator: dguzman@murrieta.k12.ca.us Mary Byun- AVID 12 mbyun-kallevig@murrieta.k12.ca.us Steve Chavez – AVID 12 schavez@murrieta.k12.ca.us
12th Grade Expectations 12th grade AVID students are expected to: • Complete A-G requirements • Achieve highest GPA possible • Participate in SAT/ ACT preparation (if nec.) • Participate in college exploration • Apply to Four-Year Colleges • Apply for Financial Aid/ Scholarships • Complete Senior Project (Develop College and Career Plan) • Complete Community Service
Tutoring/Intervention • If a student is struggling in a class (grade is lower than 70%), student is required to get tutoring. • This consists of two hours a week of mandatory tutoring in the subject area. If a student has multiple unsatisfactory grades, he or she should divide the tutoring time among all needy areas, but he or she should not exceed four hours of tutoring.
Admission Profile • Cal State’s Eligibility Index: GPA (10-12) x 800+ SAT CR+ SAT Math 2900 minimum to qualify; target score: 3500+ Reality SDSU GPA = 3.79 CR= 580 M=590 Index 4202 LB State Index 3850 + CSUF Index 3550 + CSUM Index 3300 (local)
Admission Profile • UC Eligibility: SAT CR, Math, Writing or ACT with Writing 3.0 minimum Other factors: -extracurricular activities/involvement/essays/ rigor of academic schedule Reality UC Berkeley GPA = 4.18 CR=665 M=696 W=674 ACT=29 UCR GPA = 3.58 CR= 536 M= 576 W= 576 ACT= 24
Admissions Profile • Private Universities - qualifications vary: most consider grade point average, SAT I, SAT II, essay, extracurricular involvement - Benefit: Consider the individual, rather than just numbers, small classes, higher and quicker graduation rate
Four Year University vs. Community Colleges • not the same thing! - Top 12.5 % of all graduates go to UC system - Top 35% of all graduates go to California State System - Next 30% go to Community College System (open to all; do not need to graduate high school)
Four Year University vs. Community College • 2006 Study conducted by National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) www.nces.ed.gov - Completion Rate (Obtain Degree) 84% Private 4-Year 83% Public 4-Year 55% Community College - Intent to Transfer 33% No intent to transfer to 4-Year 67% Enter w/ plan to transfer (of this group only 61% actually transfer/ 39% never do)
Four Year University vs. Community College • 16% of all community college students successfully complete coursework and transfer within 2.5 years • 40% continue to work toward transfer • 44% gone from system
Four Year University vs. Community College • Community Colleges may be CHEAPER, but California State Universities are affordable! • Cost Breakdown: CSU- Tuition $5700 MSJC- Tuition $800 Difference: $4900/ 12 months=$408 per month Part Time Job: $9.00 per hour / 25 hours per week Earns $225 per week/ $900 per month/ clear about $700 month **Make up additional difference by receiving degree at least one year sooner! (35k starting job)
Senior Year Timeline • Senior year is a challenging time with many important deadlines. • Available on AVID webpage
Application Process Cal. States = CSU Mentor (www.csumentor.org) Apply Online- $55.00 October 1- November 30 University of California (www.ucop.edu/pathways/) Admissions- Online Application - $60.00 Opens October 5th- File November 1-30 Private Colleges/ Universities Check with admissions officer or online Dates and requirements vary
Financial Aid Information Scholarships/ Grants Federal $/ State $/ University/ Private Organization and Veterans Organizations (Must Contact Them) **Free Money (less than 5%) Loans- Must be repaid (makes up 60% of all student aid) Work (Work Study)
Financial Aid Information • Loan Order: Most Favorable to Least Favorable Perkins Loan (5% Fixed) Stafford Loan (6% Fixed) PLUS Loan (7% +) Home Equity (Rate may be positive but long term costs) Private Lender (Prime +) *** School or State Loans (may be low interest but can’t always find)
Financial Aid Resources • Local Companies/ Corporate America/ Employers/ Criteria Listing - Search on internet or direct contact w/ letter. • Check with your employer/union for scholarships • Fast Web www.fastweb.com • Fed Money www.fedmoney.org • Scholarship 101 www.scholarship101.com Never Pay Any Money for Scholarship Information!!!!
Financial Aid • “Average student spends 80 hours trying to obtain $5000 in scholarship money” • Is it worth your time? $ 62.50 per hour Senior Requirement: 4 Scholarships per semester. Extra Credit for more than 4.
Financial Aid - Parent Information • Must Obtain student and parent PIN # for FAFSA (www.pin.ed.gov) – Due December 1st. • Federal Financial Aid Information 1-800-433-3243 www.studentaid.ed.gov/www.studentaid.gov/guide Apply Online at www.fafsa.ed.gov Due by March 2nd
Documents Needed to Complete the FAFSA • Social Security # • W-2 forms / 1099 Forms • Completed Tax Forms (ASAP after 1st of year) • Current Bank Statements • Untaxed Income Records-Social Security/veterans benefits etc. • Current business and investment information • Records of stocks/ bonds/ other investments
Financial Aid Presentations • October 18 6:30-8:00 pm • Finacial Aid Seminar GPAC • Financial Aid Assistance 5-7 pm Computer Lab R 114