Preparing for College Seminar

CSU, UC, Private SchoolsNaviance/Family Connection

Community Colleges

Over 100 campuses across California $46 per unit Cerritos College Assessment test here

at CHS in the library Assessment Orientation: January 25, 2013 from 3-4pm Assessment Testing: Feb 20, 2013 from 1-4pm

All other community colleges, start fall application on/after March 1, 2013

California State University

23 campuses across California Use CSU Mentor Eligibility Index: GPA plus SAT/ACT

Score Meet A-G requirements:

Minimum Math: Pass Algebra II or Integrated III with a “C” or better

Pass Bio and Chem with a “C” or better

CSU Eligibility Index

Once you WEIGHTED GPA, you can use this formula to see if your grade point average and test scores meet the minimum required eligibility index.

The SAT score component for CSU is the sum of the mathematics and critical reading scores. (Neither ACT nor SAT writing scores are included in the calculation of the CSU Eligibility Index.)

SAT Scores: (Your GPA ) x 800 + Your SAT Total = 3,200 OR HIGHER

ACT Scores: (Your GPA ) x 200 + (10 x ACT Comp) = 694 OR HIGHER

If you apply for admission before you graduate from high school, you should compute your GPA using grades earned in "a-g" courses completed after the 9th grade.

CSULB GUARANTEE ADMISSION!!!

University of CA

9 UC campuses Minimum Requirements:

Meet all A-G requirements 3.0 Weighted GPA

Apply: Online application Personal Statement

UC Personal Statement Prompts

1. Freshman applicant prompt:Describe the world you come from — for example, your family, community or school — and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations.

2. Prompt for all applicantsTell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes you proud and how does it relate to the person you are?

SAT/ACT

How many times can I take the SAT/ACT? Urban Myth vs. Actual Truth

Colleges will use your highest score for application review.

As a senior, the last month to take the SAT is December.

Private Schools

Research: Your responsibility! What to look for:

Application Deadlines Minimum requirements (ex. SAT Subject

tests required to apply for your major?) Impacted majors. (Are you a competitive

candidate?)

How to apply

Private School Application Common Application Naviance (Common Apps only)

FERPA Upload resume Request Letters of Recommendation

from Counselor and teacher Request transcripts to be sent Use it to organize deadlines

CSS Profile

Check if your private school requires that you complete this additional financial status application.

Available through collegeboard.org. It costs $25 dollars to report to one college or

scholarship and $16 for each school after that. https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-colle

ge/financial-aid-101/how-to-complete-the-css-financial-aid-profile

TRANSCRIPTS Send in official transcripts when requested (check email)! Common App schools will receive initial & mid-year transcripts automatically through counselors. UC/CSU and non-private schools:

Students must make request through the front office by filling out the “transcript request form.” Send in transcripts from ALL institutions.

*Separate process for BYU transcripts

Early Decision/Early Action

EARLY DECISION BINDING CONTRACT

EARLY ACTION EARLY ACCEPTANCE

EARLY ACTION/SINGLE CHOICE Can only apply early to one school Non-Binding application

What to consider in choosing application

Student’s personal data can be compared side by side with any college!

How is Family Connection accessed?

Where? On the Web http://connection.naviance.com/cerritosWhat do you need? 1) Email address (same as ABI/Edline) 2) Registration Code

Already E-mailed to you if you were on file Check with counselors today

3) Username: Email Password: 6 digit Student ID

*New registrations must visit Naviance Table during PreRegistration Days…