Overview of College Application Process The Junior Year
College Counselors Nicholle Wyatt Teri Heard • Students (A-L) • Counseling Chair • UCLA App Reader • Students (M-Z) • Former UCSD • UCSD App Reader Instructor • USD App Reader • Independent • Independent Counselor Counselor
Evening Agenda * College Application Overview * College Entrance Requirements * Family Connection Reminders * Upcoming Co-Curricular Programs * Financial Aid Options/Updates
• Neither College Admission nor College Selection is a Science
Finding the right “ FIT ” : • Perform an academic evaluation (transcript) What does your transcript say? • Review test score potential (PSAT, PLAN) • Examine extracurricular, leadership, service involvement (resume) • Self-reflection of your needs ( Values workshop)
Self-Reflection of Needs: • What do I look for in a college? • What is important to me? • How do I choose a school? Wh Where re d do I I be begin in?
Step 2: College Values 7) Student body 1) Admissions 8) Religious 2) Academic program orientation 3) Cost 9) Sports Programs 4) Geographic 10) Academic Location Atmosphere 5) Size of School 11) Social Atmosphere 12) Extracurricular 6) Size of Community Activities
College Values Workshop Select 6 values most important to YOU!
How We Can Help • One-on-one Student Appointments (complete Jr. Questionnaire on Naviance) • Co-Curricular/English Workshops: * College Orientation * Resume Creation * College Values * Common Application * Maximizing College Visits * NCAA Recruiting * Selective College Admissions * Letter of Rec • Family Appointments: Optional • Must submit PARENT questionnaire on Naviance • Begins Middle of March
Junior Year • Explore Colleges and Majors • Visit Colleges: National College Fair April 20 th @ SD • Campus; Rep Visits Convention Center * College Fairs • Online Research • Family Connection; College Navigator, Cappex, College Board, College Prowler, etc • Constantly Edit College List • Register for SAT AND ACT!
www.actstudent.org ACT Test Dates: April 9 June 11
www.collegeboard.com/sat SAT Test Dates: March 5 May 7 June 4
Different College Systems • University of California • California State University • Community Colleges/2-year Colleges • Private Colleges
Understanding College Minimum Requirements • UC/CSU • Other Universities – A-G – Req’s Vary Widely • No D’s/F’s – Academic Rigor – 2.0* – CSU – GPA Minimum – 3.0 – UC – SAT/ACT – SAT/ACT (w/writing) – SAT Subject Exams – Activities – Activities Exceed Minimum Requirements to be Competitive: • Honors/AP • College Level Courses • Internships, Enrichment Opps, Service Projects
UC/CSU Entrance Requirements A) History/Social Science : 2 years required B) English : 4 years required C) Mathematics : 3 years required, 4 recommended D) Laboratory Science : 2 years required, 3 recom ’ d E) Foreign Language : 2 years required, 3 recom ’ d F) Visual & Performing Arts (VPA) : 1 year required 1 year from: Drama, Music or Visual Arts G) College Preparatory Electives : 1 year required www.csumentor.edu or www.universityofcalifornia.edu
UC/CSU Reminders for Juniors • VPA “ F ” requirement 1 course within same genre Ex. Art I, Ceramics or Art 1 & 2 “D” grades in any A-G course are NOT recognized as meeting entrance requirements.
UC vs CSU • UC – 9 campuses, 2 Essays, Admit top 12%, SAT/ACT With Writing • CSU – 23 campuses, No Essays, Admit top 33%, No Writing – Campus Impaction: • 6 Entire School/Programs • 4 Not Impacted www.csumentor.edu
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY ELIGIBILITY TABLE CR + Math (No writing) Eligibility Index for California High School Graduates or Residents of California 3.00 and above with any score ACT SAT I ACT SAT I ACT SAT I GPA Score Score GPA Score Score GPA Score Score 2.99 10 510 2.65 17 780 2.31 24 1060 2.98 10 520 2.64 17 790 2.30 24 1060 2.97 10 530 2.63 17 800 2.29 24 1070 2.96 11 540 2.62 17 810 2.28 24 1080 2.95 11 540 2.61 18 820 2.27 24 1090 2.94 11 550 2.60 18 820 2.26 25 1000 2.93 11 560 2.59 18 830 2.25 25 1000 2.93 11 570 2.58 18 840 2.24 25 1110 2.91 12 580 2.57 18 850 2.23 25 1120
Private Colleges / Universities • SAT I/ACT, Subject Tests • Letters of recommendation • Essay • Interview recommended California: www.aiccu.edu National site: www.naicu.edu
PRIVATE COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS, pg. 4 Typically: • English 4 yrs required • Mathematics 2-3 yrs required, 3-4 rec ’ d • Science 2 yrs required, 3-4 rec ’ d • Foreign Language 2 yrs required, 3-4 rec ’ d The more competitive the college, the more the number of “ recommended ” classes that are needed.
(G-R-E-E-T) Top 5 Factors Influencing Admissions • Grades (college prep classes + G.P.A.) • Recommendations (counselor + teachers) • Extra-curricular activities (ex. sports, clubs, part-time job, volunteer work) • Essay (follow instructions) • Tests (SAT Reasoning + SAT subject tests and/or ACT)
College requirement list from Tech school ** Letters of recommendation must be given to teachers and counselors no later than 3 wks before the colleges deadline or Dec. 1 st – whichever is earliest
Create College Check List Common Ltrs of Rec? Campus APP APP HM? College Tran ’ spt Essay Visit due 1 – tchr U of San Francisco Yes 1 – cnslr Y Y Oct. 2/1 1- tchr Loyola Marymount Yes 1 - cnslr Y Y Nov. 1/15 CSU San Marcos No None N N 11/30 UC Irvine No None N Y Summer 11/30
Check List contin ’ d. . . – Special Scholarship Deadlines • Ex. Seton Hall, Boston U, Seattle U – Portfolio Requirements & Deadlines • Art, Architecture – Audition Requirements & Deadlines • Theater, Music – Interview Requirements & Dates • Harvard, Columbia, Brown, etc. – ROTC, NCAA Deadlines
Resource list • www.californiacolleges.edu • www.petersons.edu • www.campustours.com • www.mymajors.com • www.cappex.com • www.universityofcalifornia.edu • www.csumentor.edu • OLP ’ s Naviance website
FAMILY CONNECTION Access website via www.aolp.org Click on “ Naviance ” hotlink under “ Student ”
Family Connection Home Page OLP-specific Links
Managing Your College List Parent questionnaire
MY COLLEGES
Scattergrams UC San Diego
OLP Stats Let ’ s take a look . . .
San Diego ’ s “ Big Three ” • Univ. of San Diego 3.95 1222 • San Diego State 3.82** 1159** (w/o writing) • UC San Diego 4.13 2035 ** “ extra credit ” granted to SD County Residents
Intangible Qualities Colleges Seek “ The Whole Package ” Study habits Motivation Personal Interests Essay Interviews Commitment Personality
San Diego Universities Class of ‘ 15 Class of ’ 14 UCSD 32 AP/9 AD/ 4 ER 25 AP/4 AD/ 2 ER USD 27 AP/16 AD/5 ER 32 AP/15 AD/2 ER SDSU 71 AP/35 AD/12 ER 67 AP/41 AD/9 ER
SAMPLE GPA AND SCORE AVG ’ s • Providence College GPA: 3.42 SAT: 1190 • Dominican U GPA: 3.29 SAT: 1020 • UCLA GPA: 4.38 SAT: 1349/2028 • Sonoma State GPA: 3.2 SAT: 1030 • Regis GPA: 3.31 SAT: 1070 • Arizona State U GPA: 3.2 SAT: 1100 • Iona College GPA: 3.12 SAT: 1190 • CSU Long Beach GPA: 3.55 SAT: 1150 • Seton Hall GPA: 3.0 SAT: 1075
OLP College Acceptances
Where in the World are OLP Graduates? Ireland Spain Canada France England Mexico Italy Australia
Summer Time . . . • Register for internship/summer enrichment opportunity • Continue service work • Prepare for re-take of SAT/ACT • Visit college campuses • Finalize college list – Aug. 1 deadline
College Categories • Dream • Reality • Safety Apply to 8-10 schools Senior year
Application Periods • Rolling admission: Aug. 1 on . . . • CSU/UC schools: Oct. 1 – Nov. 30 • Privates: December to March 1 • Early Action/Early Decision: Nov. 1 to 30
Application Types • UC Application • CSU Application • Common Application • Coalition Application • Individual Applications (U Oregon, U Washington, etc)
OLP College Application Camp May 31-June 4 Need Help? • Attend an OLP June 6-10 Camp Aug 1-5 • Dates: – June 4 th -8 th 4 hrs; 5 days – July 30 th – August 3rd Complete App Req’s Register online
Senior Year • Whatever is not finished over summer must be done throughout senior year • Individual & Family Appointments repeated Senior year to review status & provide assistance
Family Homework Assignment San Diego National College April 20 SD Convention Ctr
“ Parent ” account Select Your Daughter
“ Parent ” home page Parent questionnaire Suzie Sample Mr. and Mrs. Sample
“ Parent Questionnaire ” Access
Senior Parent & Student Panel Words of Wisdom from “seasoned veterans”
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