Senior Class of 2019 Presentation
Overview ◦ Handouts - Transcripts - use for your applications ◦ EAP/CAASPP Results attached to transcript (Informational purpose - Applies to CSU Applicants only) ◦ Power point presentation – taking notes ◦ Flyers: College & Activities Calendar, Cal State Apply Post Card, UC Personal Insight Questions/UC Application Comprehensive Review Factors Current “to do” List Post HS plans College Process-General Financial Aid/Scholarships Upcoming Events/Reminders Questions???
What are seniors doing right now? Add yourself and your parents to the Remind 101 for Class of 2019 – text 3d8fgh to the number 81010 Researching schools to apply to Take SAT/ACT in October and November Focusing on passing ALL of your classes for graduation Paying attention to Dates and Deadlines Take your senior pictures asap. Deadline to have your photo taken and submitted for the yearbook is December 1 st - Limited poses for yearbook is Free Ordering Cap and Gown (Sept 15 – Jan 15) Graduation Ceremony – DATE To be determined. 8 tickets per student Ask clarifying questions to Counselors Visit our Counseling Home Page at www.tracylearningcenter.com CHECK YOUR EMAILS!!!!
Post High School Plans ◦ Make sure you know or have an idea of what you are planning to do 4yr, 2yr, Military, Apprenticeship, Vocational/Trade school You should be having a conversation with your parents/guardian about what you want to do versus what you can/should do including the expense of your plans
Where do you want to be? Have an idea of what schools you want to apply to: Cast the application net wide! Reach Schools - Based on the average Freshmen admit data, this may be a stretch depending on your grades, etc. Good Matches – This fits well with your grades, test scores, preferences, etc. Safety Schools – Pretty sure you can get in, but it may not be your 1 st choice
CSU Application Process Application Opens Oct. 1 st & closes Nov. 30 th $55.00 per campus NEW APPLICATION SITE: Go to www.calstate.edu/apply Easier to apply and only complete one application after selecting campuses Should have checklist of information ready with you when you go to apply (see attached) CSU Admits on an Eligibility Index (G.P.A. x 800 + Combined SAT Scores for Critical Reading and Math) The Minimum is 2950 but should look at http://www.calstate.edu/sas/impactionsearch/ and https://www2.calstate.edu/apply/eligibility-index to see what each school requires and if you meet the minimum to apply. For example, Computer Science at San Jose State is 4725 minimum.
Submit your test scores when registering for SAT or immediately following – Code 3594 – all CSU’s receive scores Up to four free score reports for free if sent within one week of testing Higher score at each sitting is used (Super Score) Do not send transcripts unless they are requested No Letters of Recommendation needed Choose more than one campus to apply to ◦ Impaction affects admission ◦ Have us review your application prior to submitting!!! NEW FOR FALL 2019 ADMISSION: REDIRECT of applicant. If CSU Eligible, an offer of admission to a non impacted campus that you did not apply to as an alternate option. You will be notified and must respond within a certain time frame (Approx 30 days)
Academic Preparation Video for CSU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImFBNjqHmKA All CSU campuses now use Multiple Measures to determine placement into English and mathematics courses for first-time freshman. Those measures include: Assessment Tests (CAASPP-EAP, ACT, SAT, AP Exams) , High School GPA (Weighted GPA and Math GPA) , High School coursework (approved senior year- long courses in English and mathematics), and College courses
THOSE WHO MUST PARTICIPATE IN EARLY START PROGRAM: Costs $182/credit and may need 3 credits Financial Aid Recipients may get a fee waiver for this Can not register for CSU classes without this program NEW: All credits are college bearing credits which will be used toward your General Ed requirement. Once admitted and you choose a campus to attend, the Early start information will be on your portal Then, the campus you are attending will communicate with the campus where you are taking the class and that campus will send you an email so you can register the class(es) you need
UC Process / Info ◦ Can start application now! Just cannot send yet ◦ Submission Filing Period: November 1 st – November 30 th $70 per campus to apply ◦ All campuses use Comprehensive Review format (14 Factors that are considered ie., G.P.A., Test Scores, Personal Insight Questions, ELC eligibility, talent, extra curricular, etc.) ◦ Submit SAT Scores to any one UC and all will receive ◦ Include Counselor’s Statement in additional information area of application about our College Early Start program versus IB/AP courses
UC Process / Info – Cont’d No Letters of Recommendation required (Unless additional • information is requested at a later date) Do not send transcripts unless requested • Apply to multiple campuses • Acceptance depends on competitiveness of campus (If • applying to a competitive major, make sure to list an alternate major that is not related to your 1 st preference) http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/freshman/how- applications-reviewed/index.html Check with individual campuses regarding Subject Tests • depending on major
COUNSELOR’S STATEMENT for UC APPLICATION: Millennium High School does not offer AP , IB, or Honors courses. Rather, we encourage students on track to graduate to take classes at a local community college through a reduced schedule in their junior and senior year and full tuition reimbursement for successfully completed coursework. Juniors and seniors take a minimum of four courses which can include college classes. Students earn 5 credits for passing each semester course at Millennium, and 10 elective credits for each community college course successfully completed.
Private Universities (In and Out of State) You must research and gather information on each individual school for their admission process, dates/deadlines, requirements, etc. There are over 450 private colleges that use the common application at www.commonapp.org Most will need an essay and/or personal statement on why you wish to apply to be a student at their campus Most will need a letter(s) of recommendation Make sure you have Counselor’s correct email addresses!!! tschaffran@tracylc.net
Community Colleges / Vocational Trade School Community college is COLLEGE! Planning to Transfer? Ask a community college TAG or AA-T or AS-T SATs and ACT is not required, instead there is a placement exam to help determine your ability level for class selection There will be a meeting next Spring semester for students wanting to apply for Summer or Fall 2019 admission (usually in March/April) Counseling office will send ALL final graduate transcripts to Delta College in June. All graduates need to “reapply” for Delta College as a graduate to have the College Early Start “hold” released on their account Community College vs. trade school Cost/Benefits to consider
Letters of Recommendation Requests A “fact” or “Brag” sheet is required for counselors and teachers to help write a letter of recommendation for you. Some private universities and scholarships will ask for this. Not needed for CSU’s and UC’s. Only UC Berkeley may randomly ask for more information in their selection process. Need to give at least two weeks for a well written letter to be produced. Make sure to ask before you put down a teacher or counselor’s name for a recommendation
IMPORTANT CHECKLIST FOR COLLEGE APPLICATIONS
Financial Aid / Scholarships Online application opened as of October 1st at www.fafsa.ed.gov (Beware of scams and websites that charge money) Create your FSA ID for you and a parent/guardian (See Handout) SAVE THE DATE: MHS FINANCIAL AID NIGHT WED OCTOBER 17 TH @ 6:00pm March 2 nd Deadline for filing FAFSA for Cal Grant – deadline may vary for private and vocational schools – check with individual school Private universities tend to have an earlier deadline such as February 1 st . Check with the college to make sure you don’t miss this deadline. Create your Web4grants information at https://mygrantinfo.csac.ca.gov Cash for College nights – Important to attend to get help with filling out the application. To check for local events visit: https://cash4college.csac.ca.gov/ Scholarships – Apply! ◦ Each campus may have their own scholarships which have applications separate from the FAFSA – often due early December! Ask parents to check with employers re: scholarships. “Counselor’s Choice” Scholarships – online at www.tracylearningcenter.com and posted on wall AVOID scams by paying to apply to scholarships or getting assistance with Financial Aid!!!
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