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Why apply to a private Why apply to a private college or university?college or university?

Wide variety of choices Wide variety of choices SizeSize LocationLocation Specialized majors Specialized majors

Personalized servicesPersonalized services Small class sizeSmall class size Better access to facultyBetter access to faculty Some guarantee graduation in four yearsSome guarantee graduation in four years May be more affordable than you thinkMay be more affordable than you think

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When choosing a school, think When choosing a school, think about who you are and what you about who you are and what you

wantwant Type and reputationType and reputation LocationLocation SizeSize MajorsMajors Selectivity (difficulty of getting accepted)Selectivity (difficulty of getting accepted) Class size - Faculty to student ratioClass size - Faculty to student ratio Surrounding communitySurrounding community HousingHousing Internships/study abroad programsInternships/study abroad programs Job placement programsJob placement programs Retention and graduation ratesRetention and graduation rates Faith affiliationFaith affiliation

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Determine the right schoolsDetermine the right schools for YOUfor YOU

Begin planning early. Begin planning early. Research college websites.Research college websites. Visit college campuses. Talk with students. Keep a Visit college campuses. Talk with students. Keep a

journal!journal! Some colleges host area sessions that you can Some colleges host area sessions that you can

attend. A few colleges offer an interview with an attend. A few colleges offer an interview with an alum. alum.

Attend college rep sessions at the EPC.Attend college rep sessions at the EPC. Get organized: compile a list of public and private Get organized: compile a list of public and private

schools and make a file and/or chart.schools and make a file and/or chart. We recommend applying to 4 – 8 colleges. We recommend applying to 4 – 8 colleges.

Decide on 1-2 “reach” schools, 3 “possibles,” Decide on 1-2 “reach” schools, 3 “possibles,” and 2 “safety” schools.and 2 “safety” schools.

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Private colleges look for:Private colleges look for:

Rigorous college-prep coursesRigorous college-prep courses Total GPA / Class rankTotal GPA / Class rank SAT or ACT scoresSAT or ACT scores EssayEssay

Well written, free from errors, Well written, free from errors, reflective, addresses the prompt, reflective, addresses the prompt, catches the reader’s attention. catches the reader’s attention.

Activities that include community Activities that include community service, leadership, or that demonstrate service, leadership, or that demonstrate unusual talents or skills. unusual talents or skills.

Letters of recommendation Letters of recommendation

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Other Important Factors Other Important Factors thatthat

may affect admission may affect admission First generation university studentFirst generation university student Under-represented cultural or ethnic Under-represented cultural or ethnic

backgroundbackground Other unique family circumstancesOther unique family circumstances Sincere interest in attending the schoolSincere interest in attending the school ““Legacy” applicantLegacy” applicant Geographical residenceGeographical residence Special talent/abilitySpecial talent/ability

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Pepperdine

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Santa Clara

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Yale

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Georgetown

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Dartmouth

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How to apply…How to apply… Use Use www.collegeboard.comwww.collegeboard.com or www.californiacolleges.edu or www.californiacolleges.edu

or www.aiccu.edu, or www.UCAN-network.org to research or www.aiccu.edu, or www.UCAN-network.org to research colleges and find those that meet your specifications. colleges and find those that meet your specifications.

Deadlines vary. At college websites get information about Deadlines vary. At college websites get information about application requirements and deadlines. Keep a chart or application requirements and deadlines. Keep a chart or calendar of all deadlines.calendar of all deadlines.

Most schools prefer online applications. Most schools prefer online applications.

Consider using the Common Application: Consider using the Common Application: www.commonapp.orgwww.commonapp.org Approximately 350 private and public colleges and Approximately 350 private and public colleges and

universities accept the Common Application. universities accept the Common Application. An additional supplemental form may be required by An additional supplemental form may be required by

some schools when using the Common Application.some schools when using the Common Application. Most private colleges will require one or more essays. Most private colleges will require one or more essays.

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Letters of Rec and School ReportsLetters of Rec and School Reports If applying online, letters of rec and school reports may be If applying online, letters of rec and school reports may be

submitted electronically by your teachers and counselor.submitted electronically by your teachers and counselor. Letters of RecommendationLetters of Recommendation Print all forms, fill out your Print all forms, fill out your

part and give to recommenders (counselor and teachers). part and give to recommenders (counselor and teachers). Include addressed and stamped envelopes. Be sure to Include addressed and stamped envelopes. Be sure to include include Student Information Sheets Student Information Sheets (available in the EPC) (available in the EPC) with your packet. Request early - at least 3-4 weeks before with your packet. Request early - at least 3-4 weeks before the recommendations need to be mailed.the recommendations need to be mailed.

School ReportsSchool Reports Print all forms, fill out your part and give Print all forms, fill out your part and give to your counselor. Counselors attach the letter of rec, your to your counselor. Counselors attach the letter of rec, your transcript, and the school profile with the school report. transcript, and the school profile with the school report. Provide a manila envelope with 3 stamps for each school Provide a manila envelope with 3 stamps for each school for those that need to be mailed.for those that need to be mailed.

Cover Sheet Cover Sheet Include a cover sheet listing each college with Include a cover sheet listing each college with its corresponding deadline date.its corresponding deadline date.

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All private colleges will require SAT or All private colleges will require SAT or ACT scores. Some may require SAT ACT scores. Some may require SAT Subject tests. Have testing services send Subject tests. Have testing services send official scores directly to the colleges.official scores directly to the colleges.

Make copies of everything you mail and Make copies of everything you mail and

get a Certificate of Mailing at the post get a Certificate of Mailing at the post office.office.

Note: some majors require a portfolio or Note: some majors require a portfolio or audition.audition.

Diligently check email or your college Diligently check email or your college portal access for college requests. portal access for college requests. Respond in a timely manner.Respond in a timely manner.

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More information . . .More information . . . Most private colleges/universities require a form called a Most private colleges/universities require a form called a

Mid-Year Report. Give this form to your counselor in Mid-Year Report. Give this form to your counselor in January (with stamped/addressed envelopes).January (with stamped/addressed envelopes).

Notifications of acceptance (and rejection) come in Notifications of acceptance (and rejection) come in mid-April.mid-April.

Financial Aid packages will be received soon after Financial Aid packages will be received soon after April 1, if not included in the acceptance letter. April 1, if not included in the acceptance letter.

Student’s letter of acceptance should be mailed by May 1. Student’s letter of acceptance should be mailed by May 1.

Get a Get a Certificate of MailingCertificate of Mailing. . Once you decide on your college, fill out an end-of-the-year Once you decide on your college, fill out an end-of-the-year

transcript request in the registrar’s office.transcript request in the registrar’s office.

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Cost Comparison with Cost Comparison with Public UniversitiesPublic Universities

CSU: $24,000 is the averageCSU: $24,000 is the average

UC: $33,500 is the averageUC: $33,500 is the average

Private Colleges: $43,000 +Private Colleges: $43,000 +

85% of students at California private colleges 85% of students at California private colleges receive aid. Many private colleges throughout receive aid. Many private colleges throughout the nation have generous grant programs.the nation have generous grant programs.

If students graduate in four years If students graduate in four years (compared to public universities where it often (compared to public universities where it often takes longer), substantial savings are realized. takes longer), substantial savings are realized.

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Financial AidFinancial Aid Be sure to file online Be sure to file online FAFSAFAFSA after January 1. after January 1.

Get your Get your FAFSAFAFSA pin number pin number now.now. www.fafsa.ed.govwww.fafsa.ed.govFill out verification form for Fill out verification form for Cal Grant Cal Grant through EPC for CA through EPC for CA colleges.colleges.

Expected family contribution (EFC) is determined from Expected family contribution (EFC) is determined from information provided on the financial aid forms.information provided on the financial aid forms.

Use online calculators to get an approximate idea of your EFC. Use online calculators to get an approximate idea of your EFC. FAFSA4casterFAFSA4caster is available at: is available at: www.FederalStudentAid.ed.govwww.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov.. File File CSS Profile CSS Profile if required. if required.

https://profileonline.collegeboard.comhttps://profileonline.collegeboard.com Financial Aid awards from each college will vary and will include Financial Aid awards from each college will vary and will include

a package of grants, loans, and work study.a package of grants, loans, and work study. Search for scholarships online. Search for scholarships online. www.fastweb.comwww.fastweb.com. . Get Get

information in the Educational Planning Center.information in the Educational Planning Center.

COA minus EFC = Amount of Financial Aid you qualify for.COA minus EFC = Amount of Financial Aid you qualify for.

Your EFC amount Your EFC amount stays the samestays the same no matter which college no matter which college you attend.you attend.

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Important DatesImportant Dates

Financial Aid workshop at LHSFinancial Aid workshop at LHS

November 7 at 6:30 pm November 7 at 6:30 pm in Room 1113in Room 1113

FAFSA workshop at LHSFAFSA workshop at LHSafter January 1, 2013after January 1, 2013

in Library Media Centerin Library Media Center

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Last thoughtsLast thoughts……

Applying to colleges and universities is time consuming, Applying to colleges and universities is time consuming, exciting, and sometimes frustrating.exciting, and sometimes frustrating.

This is where you will live for the next four years, and where This is where you will live for the next four years, and where

you will making life-long friendships. Spend time to look at you will making life-long friendships. Spend time to look at options.options.

Remember: there is no one “perfect” college for you . . . find Remember: there is no one “perfect” college for you . . . find

and apply to those and apply to those collegescolleges that are a “good fit” for you. that are a “good fit” for you.