Getting In & Staying In: The College Application Process Oakland Technical High School May 2, 2018 Rebecca Field, Ed. M. Rebecca Field Consulting rfield@rebeccafieldconsulting.com (510) 826-7755 Are you ready? n Academically n Executive Function n GPA and transcript trend n Ability to plan n College Prep Curriculum n Organization 4 English n Self-Regulation q 3 Math (Algebra 1 & 2, q Sleep q Geometry), 4 recommended Personal Hygiene q 2 History/Social Science q Medication q 2 Lab Science, 3 recommended q Food q 2 Foreign Lang., 3 recommended q Time Management q 1 Visual/Performing Art q Financial Literacy q 1
Know Your Options n Community College n CSU (CA State U.) n UC (University of CA) n Private Colleges n Out of State Public n International Community College Priority transfer programs (UC/CSU, TAG) n Possible sophomore transfer n No SAT/ACT required n Less expensive n Minimal application process n Some have dorms n Take some GE (general education) but focus on major n requirements once there CSU & UC CSU (California State University) n Apply starting June 1 using q calstate.edu/apply No personal statement q 23 campuses, range of size and q campus “feel” Filing period October 1 - q November 30 UC (University of California) n Apply using www.ucop.edu q Choose 4 “questions” to answer q 9 campuses, range of size and q campus “feel” Filing period November 1 – q November 30 2
Private Colleges n Smaller class sizes n Often boast of higher graduation rates n Focus on the undergraduate, small class sizes n Specific affiliation or sense of community n Transfer options as early as sophomore year n Apply with Common or Coalition Application q www.commonapp.org q www.coalitionforcollegeaccess.org q Apply as early as mid-October Out of State Publics and International n Each have their own application n Some out of state public institutions use the Common Application or the Coalition Application n Have variable due dates, some as early as October n Some have rolling admission (opening as early as July) Getting Started 3
Know the Application Process Transcript and high school profile n SAT/ACT scores n Extracurricular activities n Letters of recommendation n Personal Statement & school specific supplements n Interviews/portfolio/audition/zeemee n Mid-year report n Application fee n Understand the Vocabulary Early Decision n Binding, can only apply to one q ED 1 and ED 2 q Deadlines starting in October q Decision made by December q Early Action n Non-binding, can apply to more than one q Deadlines starting in October q Unless EA Single Choice n Admission decision by December, must commit by May 1 q Regular Decision n Deadlines beginning in November q Admission decision by March, must commit by May 1 q Rolling Admission n Decisions made as applications come into the admissions office q Create a Timeline Maintain grades and work on upward trends on your transcript n Visit colleges, attend college fairs, contact with your representatives n Get accommodations in place by the end of sophomore year n Have any neuropsych testing updated after age 16 n Take SAT 2 tests along the way, especially for engineering n Aim to complete all standardized testing by the end of junior year n Understand the requirements at your high school n High School Profile/Senior Questionnaire/Naviance requirements n Write personal statement over the summer after junior year n Decide whether to disclose any learning differences n Complete the process by Thanksgiving n 4
Freshman & Sophomore Years n Freshman n Sophomore q Get good grades q More rigor q Get involved q Grow involvement q Rigor q Visit colleges q Explore Interests q Get accommodations q Self-Advocate q Attend fairs q Develop study skills q Plan summers q Take SAT 2s q Time management q Create resume q Take SAT 2s Junior Year n Junior n Summer after q Create college email q Write statement q Take ACT/SAT/SAT 2 q Remediate any classes q Visit colleges q Begin applications 8/1 q More rigor q Leadership q Build leadership q Meaningful summer q Plan summer q Recommendations q Update resume 5
Senior Year n Grades count n Know your deadlines n Finalize recommendations n Complete personal statement n Finalize supplemental writing n Complete applications and submit n Check emails regularly and keep track of passwords n Apply for financial aid, 10/1 q FAFSA q CSS Profile Decisions Important Questions to Ask n What supports are available on campus? n How can students access these supports? n When is outside help a good idea? 6
Typical Supports on Campus Writing Center, Math Lab n Professor and/or TA office hours n Resident Advisors n Learning Communities n Mental health support n Prescriptions and medical care n Learning supports (for documented LD) n Extended time on tests, priority registration, q testing in a distraction free environment, assistive technology Get Outside Help if Needed College Success & Retention Coaching can provide a bridge to independence for those students who have gotten into college, want to be successful there, and need additional personalized support. Stay in Successfully 7
Contact Information Rebecca Field Consulting www.rebeccafieldconsulting.com rfield@rebeccafieldconsulting.com (510) 816-7755 8
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