Senior Orientation Presented by: Brenda Garibay
Are you on track for graduation?
● Know your graduation requirements ● Be an expert of YOUR own academic history
A: History (2 years) B: English (4 years) C: Math (3 years req./4 recom.) D: Science (2 yrs. req. 3-4 recom.) A-G Requirements E: Foreign Language (2 req. 3-4 recom.) F: Visual/Performing Arts (1 year) G: College Prep Elective (1 year)
Postsecondary Options 4-year University California public universities UC system – 10 campuses ❏ CSU system – 23 campuses ❏ Private Universities Over 75 colleges in California ❏ Community Colleges 114 Community Colleges in California ❏ Students can complete 2 years at community college, then transfer to a 4-year ❏ university (must fulfill transfer requirements) Vocational Schools Military 2017 South County Cal-SOAP southcountycalsoap.org
Types of Colleges Community 4 Year Universities & Colleges Career & Tech College CSU UC Private Associate’s Degree Bachelor’s Degree Blue handout 2017 South County Cal-SOAP southcountycalsoap.org
Degrees…what’s the difference? Associate's Degree – A degree you earn after attending a community college for about 2 years Bachelor's Degree – A degree you earn after attending a university for about 4 years Professional Degree – A degree you earn after you graduate from a 4 year university and THEN you continue your education in graduate school (2 yrs + ) 2017 South County Cal-SOAP southcountycalsoap.org
Schools - UC Berkeley, UC Davis, ■ UC Los Angeles etc. A-G Requirements - minimum ■ Academic Rigor - Honors, AP, ■ College classes prefered GPA - minimum 3.0 closer to is 4.0 ■ better SAT/ACT - per sitting ”Your best Saturday” ■ Personal Insight Questions ■ Community Involvement ■ Leadership Activities ■ 14 - Points for Comprehensive Review ■ Deadlines for required documents ■ vary 2017 South County Cal-SOAP southcountycalsoap.org
Schools - San Jose State University, ■ Sacramento State University, CSU East Bay, etc. A-G Requirements - minimum ■ GPA - minimum 2.0 + ■ SAT/ACT - most superscore ■ CSU Eligibility Index GPA + test ■ scores ELM/EPT ■ Deadlines for required documents ■ vary Impaction - College & Major ■ 2017 South County Cal-SOAP southcountycalsoap.org
Private & Out of State Colleges A-G Requirements + ■ Admissions Deadlines vary ■ Early Decision ❑ Early Action ❑ Regular Decision ❑ GPA - min. varies by institution ■ SAT/ACT - varies by institution ■ Demonstrated Interest is ■ important Deadlines for required ■ documents vary WUE -Western Undergraduate ■ Exchange -helps with cost CommonApp.org ■ CSS Profile -Financial Aid Application ■ 2017 South County Cal-SOAP southcountycalsoap.org
114 Schools across the state ■ Only a High School Diploma is ■ required Placement Exam is required to ■ determine Math and English Class* Deadlines for required documents ■ vary Associate's Degrees, Certificates of ■ Accomplishment etc. Associate's Degrees for Transfer ■ -guarantee transfer to CSU Assist.org ■ Support programs like TRIO, ■ Puente, EOPS 2017 South County Cal-SOAP southcountycalsoap.org
Senior Year Calendar Overview August 2017 October continued February 2018 Calendar your senior year events Cash for College - Fill out/submit Campus Visits ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ Meet with your counselor to verify your Financial Aid Application March 2018 progress towards meeting graduation Send official SAT/ACT test scores to all March 2 -FAFSA Deadline ❏ ❏ and college entrance requirements colleges ❏ Intent to Enroll Verify Fall SAT/ACT Registration November 2017 April 2018 ❏ September 2017 ❏ November 30th - UC/CSU Application ❏ College Preview Day Financial Aid Information Night Deadline Interpretation of Financial Aid Award ❏ ❏ ❏ Create Accounts -CSU/UC/California ❏ Verify your official SAT/ACT test scores Letters Colleges/CommonApp are sent to all of your schools Upcoming College Deadlines ❏ ❏ Write Personal Statements December 2017 (Acceptance, Housing/Billing at CSU/UC Create your student Activity Sheet Private Colleges Admissions Application by May 1st) ❏ ❏ ❏ Request recommendation letters from Deadlines May 2018 teachers & counselors Scholarships FAFSA Follow Up, Financial Aid Award ❏ ❏ October 2017 January 2018 Letters Review -send needed verification College Application workshops with Create WebGrants for Students Account documents ❏ ❏ school Counselors ❏ Check school portals To Do’s ❏ Seniors going to 4 year Cal-SOAP College Fair Send necessary documents - make sure EAP/orientation/summer programs ❏ ❏ to meet schools deadlines ELM/EPT Registration ❏ ❏ Local Scholarships Open (GUSD & SBHS) 2017 South County Cal-SOAP southcountycalsoap.org
College Entrance Exams SAT ACT www.collegeboard.org www.act.org SAT- Perfect score 1600 ACT- perfect score 36 Test Dates for this year Test Dates for this year August 26,2017 ❏ September 9, 2017 ❏ October 7,2017 ❏ October 28, 2017 ❏ November 4, 2017 ❏ December 9, 2017 ❏ December 2, 2017 ❏ Some schools will NOT accept the December test. ■ Yellow handout 2017 South County Cal-SOAP southcountycalsoap.org
UC Personal Insight Questions Applicants will choose 4 out of 8 questions to answer ■ Each response is limited to 350 words ■ All questions have equal value in the admissions selection process. ■ Goal: Provide context for your experience and academic performance. ● Expand on all other information provided on the UC application. ● Application available August 1st ■ Yellow handout 2017 South County Cal-SOAP southcountycalsoap.org
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Common Application Essay Prompts 1. Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story. 2. The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience? [Revised] 3. Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking ? What was the outcome ? 4. Describe a problem you've solved or a problem you'd like to solve. It can be an intellectual challenge, a research query, an ethical dilemma - anything that is of personal importance, no matter the scale. Explain its significance to you and what steps you took or could be taken to identify a solution. 5. Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others. 6. Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more? [New] 7. Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you've already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your own design. Pink handout 2017 South County Cal-SOAP southcountycalsoap.org
Education Opportunity Program (EOP) Program similar to Cal-SOAP at the college level designed to support first-generation and low income students with services that will help them be successful in college. CSU Second application with a personal statements and 2 ● teacher/counselor recommendations required. UC Integrated in the UC application ● Check a box and provide 2 sentence explanation about why you are ● interested in participating in the program. 2017 South County Cal-SOAP southcountycalsoap.org
Important Tips to Successfully Complete Your College Applications 1. Always use your full legal name and double check your social security number to make sure it is correct (if applicable Use a professional education email address that you check often . 2. 3. Provide correct family income and household size. Always provide accurate information about yourself. 4. 5. Your self-reported grades and courses must match your transcript. Fill out applications for Fall 2018 as a freshman. 6. Make sure to list the correct high school(s) and community college(if applicable) and for the correct 7. years of attendance. 8. Use the Additional Comments section to your advantage. Self-report your highest test scores, but send all your scores to all your schools. 9. 10. Submit your applications early -- before Thanksgiving Break!! STEM majors are competitive. 11. 12. Research scholarships provided by the colleges and universities. Make sure you submit your FAFSA or Ca Dream Act Application ASAP. 13. 14. Find the help you need!! Reach out to your counselor or advisor when you need help. Green handout 2017 South County Cal-SOAP southcountycalsoap.org
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Activity Sheet List all of the activities you ● have participated in since your freshman year in high school. Include: ● time spent or years of ○ participation a description of your role ○ a description of your ○ activities and what you learned/gained. 2017 South County Cal-SOAP southcountycalsoap.org
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