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Mountain View High School Counseling Dept. Presents

Mountain View High School Counseling Dept. Presents. Seniors’ Guide to a Great Year. Where to Start. 5. 1. 2. 4. 3. Counseling Department Introductions. Counselors: Carol Bastian, Counselor Coordinator Mariela Ho David Marroquin Linda Schortz

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Mountain View High School Counseling Dept. Presents

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  1. Mountain View High School Counseling Dept. Presents Seniors’ Guide to a Great Year

  2. Where to Start 5. 1. 2. 4. 3.

  3. Counseling DepartmentIntroductions • Counselors: Carol Bastian, Counselor Coordinator Mariela Ho David Marroquin Linda Schortz Marti McGuirk Admin. Asst. Carol Johnson • College & Career Center: Laurel Brock Funded by MVLA High School Foundation • Registrar: Rose Russo

  4. The Disease Watch out forSenioritis! Previously-admitted students have been denied admission, or had admission delayed, due to poor grades in their Senior year. Hundreds of students denied by the UCs nationally

  5. Other Detractors • Disciplinary actions • School truancies • Misdemeanors and felony arrests • Internet indiscretions

  6. Sr. Schedule is a Promise Once you apply: no Ds or Fs, no Dropped classes! THIS IS USUALLY A DEAL BREAKER!! If student must change a class, or if grades fall to a D or an F, s/he must contact each college.

  7. Applying to Colleges Seniors must plan ahead and meet deadlines. Register with Family Connection. Acceptable e-mail address Read e-mail from colleges and MVHS.

  8. What is Family Connection? • Web-based resource that supports course, career, and college planning • Specific to MVHS • Allows the Counseling Office to communicate with you via e-mail

  9. What should you do on Family Connection? • Develop and share your resume and plans • Complete surveys • Compare colleges • Develop college list • Test preparation • Search for scholarships • Know schedule of college visits • Receive communications from counselors • And much more . . . Scattergrams: • Compare your grades and test scores

  10. Scattergrams: How does your data compare? The red circle is YOU. Compare to previous MVHS outcomes.

  11. Developing the College List Apply Broadly • 2 Reach, 4 Target, 2 Safety • CSU-UC, out-of-state Public, • Community Colleges • Private colleges/universities • Academic or Technical [hands-on]

  12. California’s Public Universities • University of California: file Nov. 1–30. • California State University: fileOct. 1–Nov. 30. • Online applications more accurate, easier For CSU, go to www.csumentor.edu For UC, go to www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply • Apply for housing now The Thanksgiving weekend plan is a turkey: File beforeThanksgiving!

  13. Private Colleges/Universities When to apply: Early Decision (binding contract), Early Action, Regular Decision Rolling admissions Secondary School Report and Mid-year Report Use the MVHS form available in Family Connection Other 4-year colleges/universities, apply online using the Common Application website or the specific university website.

  14. Community College • Affordable Option • Transfer Programs • Occupational Programs • Apply in May Apply on line, take placement tests register for classes • Housing options for 2 year schools

  15. How do colleges choose students? • Grades/GPA/Class Rank • Standardized Test Scores • Activities & Experience • Application Essay(s) • Recommendations

  16. Transcript / Status Report Accurate?? Complete?? D’s & F’s 10th and 11th grade academic GPA – weighted and unweighted Rank in Oct. and Jan. Credits for Graduation = 220

  17. Transcripts • Request official transcripts from the Registrar – transcripts are $1 each • Both weighted and non-weighted GPAs used • Private schools may require “Mid-Year” or “7th Semester” transcript. Check application. • UC & CSU – use self-reported record, don’t send transcripts unless/until requested • Students must send final transcript to college as soon as possible after graduation

  18. Examination Requirements • SAT: Penalty for guessing • SAT Subject Exams: Two subject tests required by UC and some selective private colleges Exams should be different academic subjects: English, history and social studies, languages, math or science • ACT w/Writing:No penalty for guessing—may score higher

  19. Fall Admissions Tests SAT [$45] or Subject [$20] October 10, register by Sept 9 November 7, register by Oct. 1 December test NOT recommended ACT + Writing [$47] October 24, register by Sept. 19 December tests may be TOO LATE for some colleges TOEFL required if less than 3 years in U.S.

  20. Send Test Scores Send SAT / ACT scores to colleges when you register for exams: *Send directly to each campus *Do not wait to review your scores. Send SAT Scores to CSU CEEB code 3594 For college athletic eligibility, send to NCAA Eligibility Center = CEEB code 9999

  21. Essays: colleges know when parents write the essay University of California Two prompts * Describe the world you come from * Describe a personal quality, talent, contribution or experience Word Limits Maximum of 1,000 words total—minimum 250 Allocate the word count as you wish but . . . DO NOT GO OVER California State Universities: No Essays Privates and Out-of-State: Each school has different requirements

  22. Double-check that App.! • Don’t wait for the last minute to apply. • Always proofreadon paper before submitting, even if applying online. • Most commonerrors: no signature, late filing, incorrect Social Security number. • Keep a copy of everything you send: keep records together. • Get a “Certificate of Mailing” to demonstrate deadline was met, if questions arise.

  23. Letters of Recommendationonly for private and out-of-state colleges Counselor recommendations Requests due before November 1st MUST BRING: • Complete and print from Family Connection: “Resume”, “Game Plan,” and “Senior Self-Report.” • Letter or outline from parent/guardian • Secondary School Report [complete top & sign] • Official transcript for each college • Large addressed, stamped [3 stamps] envelope for each college

  24. College & Career Center • Scholarships: look in Family Connection plus Scholarship Wall in College & Career Center • Resources for applications • Test registration & prep books • NCAA guidelines • College Visits: look for list in Family Connection

  25. College Visits Sign up to attend visits from admissions reps. Print confirmation slip & have teacher sign as OK.

  26. Financial Aid FAFSA for everyone GPA Verification for Cal Grants CSS Profile for private schools, some scholarships Scholarship Wall for students with initiative

  27. Save the Dates Oct. 6 CSU Presentation at LAHS Theater 7 PM Oct. 12 UC Presentation at MVHS Theater 7 PM Tues. Nov. 3 7:00 p.m. Financial Aid Night I: Basics Tues., December 1, 7:00 p.m. Financial Aid Night I: FAFSA Line-by-line

  28. When Will This End? Admission Notification Watch your email and web portal for admission decisions. UC campuses mail notices in March. Statement of Intent to Register May 1 – Deadline to choose just 1 school! Final transcript Request final transcript to be sent to chosen college.

  29. Strong & Myers Briggs Assessment Career Exploration Personality Type College Major Choice Learning Styles $25 fee

  30. Q & A

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