Overview of College Application Process The Junior Year
Come Holy Spirit, and guide us to know the will of God for our lives, and give us the grace to follow our calling. You have filled us with talents far beyond what the world can teach. Whatever my work, as a religious, an engineer, a doctor, a lawyer, a teacher or something else, teach me that by serving others well, I serve the Lord. Show me how to be an example of Christ’s love on whatever campus or path I choose. Holy Spirit, may your light show through all of us and guide us in this process. Amen
Talking points for families: Juniors: Why do you want to go to college? What are you looking for in a college? What do you hope to get out if this process? Parents: are your answers the same or different than your daughters?
OLP Counseling Team llyon@aolp.org jhicke@aolp.org aheveron@aolp.org jcolt@aolp.org
The OLP Approach to College • An admission decision, test score, or GPA is not a measure of your worth. • Focus on fit and match. • Be open minded. Great education happens in many places. • Most students are admitted to colleges they want to attend. • This is a team effort
How we can help • One-on-one Student Appointments – complete YouScience on SCOIR – start building resume – add 3 colleges before meeting • First Generation Cohort • Workshops: LOR, Essay, Resume building, Scholarship searching • Summer College Camps • Family Appointments: Optional – same “to do” list as one on one meetings – start in late March – schedule through Calendly
Individual Meetings • Learn about students’ • Review PSAT scores interests and goals • Testing (SAT/ACT) • Review course history, schedule GPA and rigor • Recommend colleges • Maximize summer plans • Review tools on SCOIR • Discuss college plans • Set family meeting if and add to SCOIR list needed • Build college • Resume building spreadsheet • Finalize Letter of Recommendation list
Family To Do List: • Explore colleges and majors in SCOIR • Visit colleges N a t i o – on campus tours n a l C o A l l e p g r i e l 2 F 1 a C st i – virtual tours o r @ n v e S n D t i o n C e n – rep visits in fall t e r – college fairs • Constantly edit college list
College Values - what to look for 1) admission rates 8) religious orientation 2) academic program 9) sports programs 3) cost 10) academic 4) location atmosphere 5) size of school 11) social atmosphere 6) size of community 12) extracurricular 7) student body activities
Different College Systems • University of California • California State University • Community Colleges/2-year Colleges • Private Colleges • Out-of-State Publics • International Colleges
UC/CSU A-G requirements A) History/Social Science: 2 years required B) English: 4 years required C) Mathematics: 3 years required, 4 recommended D) Science: 2 years required, 3 recommended E) Foreign Language: 2 years required, 3 recommended F) Visual & Performing Arts (VPA): 1 year required 1 year from: Drama, Music or Visual Arts G) College Preparatory Electives: 1 year required
UC/CSU reminders • VAPA “F” requirement – 1 year in the same discipline – Ex. Art 1 & 2, Ceramics 1 & 2, NOT Art 1 & Drama • D grades in any A-G courses are NOT recognized as meeting entrance requirements
UC information • Minimum 3.0 for eligibility • A-G requirements completed • Testing: SAT or ACT w/ Writing, ** SAT II’s NO LONGER REQ’d • 4 Personal Insight Questions • Leadership, service, strength of academic record, special talents/achievements • Online calculator: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/scholarshipr eq
CSU Information • Same A-G courses as the UC System • No essay • Test scores – SAT or ACT (No essay or subject tests) • 6 non-impacted campuses – Channel Islands, Dominguez Hills, Bakersfield, SFSU, Stanislaus, Cal Maritime • https://www2.calstate.edu/apply
Private Colleges/Universities • SAT /ACT - check if test optional • Letters of recommendation • Essays and/or Supplemental Essay Questions • Interview recommended if offered • Portfolios/auditions may be required (ex. art majors) • California: www.aiccu.edu • RACC: www.regionaladmissions.com • National site: www.naicu.edu
Private College requirements Typically: • English 4 yrs required • Mathematics 2-3 yrs required, 3-4 rec’d • Science 2-3 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.
NCAA Info • register your free profile account on the NCAA eligibility center if you plan on playing sports in a Division I or II school – eligibilitycenter.org – $90 fee for certification account (required for signing National Letter of Intent) • maintain amateur status • make sure your counselor knows you want to play at the NCAA level so she can double check your transcript meets requirements and let you know testing goals based on your GPA – NCAA test code 9999 • student guide on NCAA website - download!
NCAA social media
G.R.E.E.T. (top 5 factors influencing admissions) G rades (college prep classes + G.P .A.) R ecommendations (counselor + teachers) E xtra-curricular activities (ex. sports, clubs, part-time job, volunteer work) E ssay (follow instructions) T ests (SAT Reasoning + SAT subject tests and/or ACT) *Test Optional Colleges: www.fairtest.org
SAT/ACT SAT & Subjects: ACT: March 14, May 2, June 6 Apr 4, or June 13 www.collegeboard.o rg www.act.org (SAT Subjects -- select privates & ACT w/o OR w/Writing some UC’s recommend ex. engineering)
Application Components 1. Application form type a. Common App, direct mail, other online format (ie ApplyTexas) 2. Essay(s) a. some common app schools require an additional essay b. Personal Insight Questions - UC’s 3. SAT/ACT scores a. make sure to check if your school is test optional 4. Letters of Recommendation a. Letters of recommendation must be given to teachers & counselors by late September for Early Admission deadlines; late November for Regular Decision (more information to come) 5. Portfolios/audition tapes/writing samples 6. Deadlines 7. Honor’s College additional components/deadlines
College Checklist Type of App Letters of Rec? Campus APP How Many? College Transcript Essay(s) Visit due 1 – teacher U of San Francisco Common App 1 – counselor Y Y Oct. 2/1 1- teacher Loyola Marymount Common App 1 - counselor Y Y Nov. 1/15 CSU San Marcos Cal State apply None N N 11/30 UC Irvine UC None N Y Summer 11/30
Make sure to include: • 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
SCOIR • Replacing Naviance • College search and create your college list • Request your letters of rec from teachers • View and sign up for college rep visits • Keep track of your activities using the pre-formatted resume template • Upload documents for your counselor and teachers like your college essays
Resume building
YouScience = Career Exploration
Summer Homework • Attend OLP College Camps! • Internships/enrichment opportunities • Finish volunteer hours • Finalize essays, resume & PIQ’s • Visit college campuses • Finalize college list - Aug 1 deadline
College List Building • Reach – no more than 3 • Target – admitted data should match yours, 2-4 on list • Likely – 2-3 on your list – You are above average data (GPA, test scores) Apply to 8-10 schools Senior year, make sure you are happy with ALL choices, they all match your “values”, all are financially attainable A “good” list represents family collaboration
Types of Deadlines 1. Rolling admission: Aug. 1 & on 2. CSU/UC schools: Aug. 1 – Nov. 30 3. Private: December to March 1 4. Early Action/Early Decision: Nov. 1 to 30
Summer Camps! Dedicated time to work on college applications, essays, scholarships, and letters of recommendation with counselors and teachers Session 1: June 29- July 2 (8:00am – 12:00pm) Session 2: June 29- July 2 (1:00pm – 5:00pm) Session 3: July 6 – July 9 (8:00am – 12:00pm) Session 4: July 6 – July 9 (1:00pm – 5:00pm) Maximum of 15 students per session -ALMOST FULL! $450 Registration Fee Registration: OLP Summer Camp link
Senior Year • Whatever you didn’t finish for college apps this year, must be finished Senior year • Individual and family appointments • Attend college rep visits • Various workshops
Let’s talk $$ • Community Colleges – Free for two years at most CCCs • California State University (CSU) – Approximately $18,000-$25,000 • University of California (UC) – Approximately $22,000-$36,000 • Private Colleges/Universities – Ranges from $20,000-$60,000
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