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Senior Parent night Presented by the Downey High School Counseling Department September 26th, 2017

Senior evaluationS • During September/ October, counselors meet individually with all seniors to discuss: • high school graduation status • post-high school options • college entrance testing • college application process • web resources • scholarships and financial aid • Copies of the evaluations are mailed home in October

CSu/uC admiSSion requirementS (a - g):  4 years of English  3 years of Math (4 years recommended)  2 years of Social Science  2 years of Lab Science (3 years recommended)  2 years of Foreign Language (3 years recommended)  1 year of Visual/Performing Arts  1 year of a College Prep Elective  SAT Reasoning or ACT (Must include writing for UC)  SAT Subject for UC (Recommended and may be required contingent on UC campus and major)  CSU minimum GPA 2.0  UC minimum GPA 3.0

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CaliFornia State univerSitY Very Im pacted  San Luis Obispo 3.97- 1318, 29 Im pacted  San Diego 3.83- 1159, 26  San Bernardino 3.2- 912, 19  Los Angeles 3.21- 885, 18  San Jose 3.27- 1036, 22  Sacramento 3.25- 951, 21  Fullerton 3.48- 1018  Humboldt 3.21- 973, 21  Long Beach 3.7- 1120, 24  Northridge 3.18- 927 , 20  Fresno 3.34- 913, 19  Monterey Bay 3.08- 975, 21 Little to no im paction  San Marcos 3.24- 948, 20  Stanislaus 3.31- 950, 19  Chico 3.4- 1018, 22  Channel Islands 3.21  Sonoma 3.21- 1040, 22  Dominguez Hills 3.07- 850, 17  Pomona 3.5-1070, 26  Bakersfield 3.2- 912, 19  San Francisco 3.2-890,18  East Bay 3.1-1000,19  Maritime Academy 3.2-1100 24

CSu: the eligibilitY index What is it? Current Num bers  The CSU Uses a calculation  The following colleges called an Eligibility Index report their 2017 Eligibility that combines your high Index to be as follows: school GPA with the score  Sonoma State – 3200 earned on either the SAT or  Fresno State – 3900 ACT.  CSUN – 3700  Standard Eligibility  Chico – 3570  (SAT Reading + SAT Math) +  Dominquez Hills – 2950 (800 x GPA)  San Francisco State – 2950  STEM Eligibility Index  CSUF – 3900  SAT Reading + (2 x SAT Math)  CSULB – 3200 + (600 x GPA)  San Diego – 4300

the uC SYStem The 14 Factors the UC Beyond the Num bers system weighs  Since UC campuses receive more qualified applicants 1. Grade-point average than they can admit and enroll, campuses look for 2. Test scores students who go above and beyond UC’s minimum 3. Performance in and number of courses beyond minimum a-g admissions requirements (completing the UC subject requirements requirements in high school with at least a 3.0 grade 4. UC-approved honors courses and advanced courses point average). 5. Eligibility in the Local Context (ELC) – CA residents only  To guide the campuses in their comprehensive review 6. Quality of senior-year program of study of applicants, faculty from across the UC system 7. Academic opportunities in California high schools developed 14 factors that all campuses consider when 8. Outstanding performance in one or more academic subject areas reading freshman applications. 9. Achievements in special projects  Based on campus-specific institutional goals and 10. Improvement in academic performance needs, the specific evaluation process and weight given to each factor differ from campus to 11. Special talents, achievements and awards campus, year to year. The admissions website for 12. Participation in educational preparation programs each campus has information on its specific 13. Academic accomplishment in light of life experiences selection process. 14. Geographic location Note: No single factor determines admission.

uC FreShman admiSSion ProFileS Admit % GPA SAT ACT  Berkeley 17.2 4.15-4.30 1230-1450 30-34  Davis 43.6 3.95-4.25 1190-1430 26-32  Irvine 36.6 4.0-4.25 1190-1420 26-32  Los Angeles 16.1 4.13-4.31 1280-1500 30-34  Merced 70.0 3.40-3.91 1020-1230 20-27  Riverside 57.4 3.6-4.04 1090-1310 23-30  San Diego 34.1 4.04-4.28 1250-1470 29-34  Santa Barbara 32.8 3.96-4.25 1210-1450 28-33  Santa Cruz 51.4 3.70-4.13 1170-1380 26-31

uC PerSonal inSight queStionS  Describe an exam ple of your leadership experience in which you have positively influenced others, helped resolve disputes or contributed to group efforts over tim e.  Every person has a creative side, and it can be expressed in m any ways: problem solving, original and innovative thinking, and artistically, to nam e a few. Describe how you express your creative side.  What would you say is your greatest talent or skill? How have you developed and dem onstrated that talent over tim e?  Describe how you have taken advantage of a significant educational opportunity or worked to overcom e an educational barrier you have faced.  Describe the m ost significant challenge you have faced and the steps you have taken to overcom e this challenge. How has this challenge affected your academ ic achievem ent?  Think about an academ ic subject that inspires you. Describe how you have furthered this interest inside and/ or outside of the classroom .  What have you done to m ake your school or your com m unity a better place?  Beyond what has already been shared in your application, what do you believe m akes you stand out as a strong candidate for adm issions to the University of California?

Sending teSt SCoreS to CSu/uC  CSU  Use Code 3594 for SAT (CSU Apply)  Releases scores to all CSU campuses  ACT – send to one school and release to others via ACT score manager  UC  Send scores to one campus to which you apply and they will be available to all

 CSU  www2.calstate.edu/ apply – one application for all 23 institutions, must the submit individually. $55 application aPPliCation fee, fee waiver built into application  UC  www.universityofcalifornia.edu – one application for all 9 institutions, must submit individually. $70 application fee  Common Application  www.commonapp.org – over 600 institutions use application. Some require supplemental information. Fee varies by institution, can use college board fee waiver

Can you write m e a letter or recom m endation? Brag sheets can be found online or by visiting the DHS Guidance Office. Brag sheets are helpful for teachers and counselor who write letters of recommendations for the Common App.

• “Dream School” (1-2) Appl plyi ying • Likely—a better than average chance (2-4) for • Safety—a sure thing (1-2) Colleges • Ultimately, deciding how many schools to apply to is a family decision. • You and your child should be comfortable with all colleges applied to-would be happy to be at any one of them!

out - oF - State : PubliC  Most states have University of… . and … .State; such as University of Arizona and Arizona State  Priority will be given to in-state applicants  Entrance requirements vary system to system  Most public universities do not require teacher or counselor recommendations  Applications on individual school’s websites  Western Undergraduate Exchange offers some scholarships and reduced out-of-state tuition http:/ / wiche.edu/ wue

maKe an eduCated deCiSion • “Good” college vs. Good fit for student • Some colleges do not require test scores • Apply broadly • Apply to colleges that meet individual needs • More colleges in country admit most students than are highly selective • There is room for everyone

ChooSing “beSt Fit”:  Naviance Super Match – www.dusd.net/ downey  Location  Size  Major  Weather  Special Programs - study abroad, internships  Campus activities – athletics, Greek life  Cost  Single-Sex/ Co-ed  Work opportunities  Housing

CommuniCation  Colleges communicate with students via email – most all set up portals for students to verify status of application, what might be missing, admission status, etc.  Students need to have an email address and check portal regularly as to not miss deadlines and important information!  Students should consider opening an email account just for college using an appropriate name

Common  Poor grades in senior year  Following the pack miStaKeS  Not enough research and visits  Believing there is only one “Right” college  Believing in “Good” and “Bad” colleges  Not considering private because of cost  Not putting your all into the essay  Careless or incomplete applications  Not managing time  Letting someone else complete the applications  Forgetting that all acceptances are provisional  Failing to notify colleges of D or F grades in senior year or course changes  Applying to colleges you have no interest in or won’t attend  Forgetting to request final transcripts to be sent