yOUR fINAL YEAR Presented by Mrs. Bellotti & Ms. DiGirolamo - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

yOUR fINAL YEAR Presented by Mrs. Bellotti & Ms. DiGirolamo

Topics to be discussed during the presentation -High School Transcript -Senior Letter -UC/CSU Application Timeline -SAT/ACT -Military/Community College -Upcoming Counselor Events -Q&A -Handouts

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! What are you doing to make sure you graduate???

Are You Applying to a CSU (Cal State University)? Fall Applications Open OCTOBER 1ST! Where to apply: CAL STATE APPLY- $70 per school **Students should wait until October 1st to start their application.**

Interested in getting a jump start to your csu app? *CSU Eligibility Index Report

Are you applying to a uc (university of california)? Fall Applications are open beginning August 1st BUT You cannot submit until NOVEMBER 1ST! 20 minute rule

The last Test date Most universities will accept is the December date. Required for all 4 year universities!Check with individual campus if ESSAY portion is required! Not required for a community college. SAT vs ACT SAT- is more critical thinking/reasoning scored( English and Math) 200-800 ACT- is more curriculum based, scored 1-36

Thinking of community College? 115 Colleges Applying (CCCApply.org) Register through website. Applications open October 1st Must complete Orientation,and Educational Planning with a College Counselor. Please see website for more details Community Colleges have their own set of requirements. TAG/TAA

Free Tuition at the community college??? Who’s eligible for free tuition? Graduating seniors from California high schools who are accepted into any of California’s 115 community colleges are eligible for two years of free tuition. To qualify, they must be first-time, full-time students and taking at least 12-18 units per semester. Must fill out and submit your FAFSA!

ASVAB- Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Offered at Amador, Wednesday, October 30th. Any questions about the military or the ASVAB, please see Jennifer Putnam (Military Liaison) Rm 12.

Upcoming Events Financial Aid Night- Monday, September 30th @ 6pm, MPR CSU Application Workshop-Wednesday, October 9th @ 3:30p /Mr. King’s room UC Application Workshop- Tuesday, October 29th @ 3:30p/Mr. King’s room

HANDOUTS -TYPES OF AID -SCHOLARSHIPS -COLLEGEBOARD PLANNING GUIDE -WORKSHEET IN SELECTING COLLEGES/ BUDGET WORKSHEET -CAL STATE APPLY CARDS -ACADEMIC PREPARATION CSU QUESTIONS???