Senior College NightSenior College Night

““Decisions Determine Destiny”Decisions Determine Destiny”October 2, 2013October 2, 2013

University City High SchoolUniversity City High SchoolPresenters:Presenters:

Sherryl Godfrey Sherryl Godfrey Michelle Barnier Michelle Barnier Naomi PaigeNaomi Paige Teem Osborn Teem Osborn

AGENDAAGENDA

NavianceParent Resources-CollegeboardPrivate CollegesCalifornia Community CollegesUniversity of California System California State University SystemFinancial Aid

a program provided by our school district. It is a management system for all students to create, organize and save many types of documents and job or university applications, along with seeing posted notices about updated university and career news. They can explore their personality type, career interests, and post-high school educational opportunities including colleges and trade or technical schools.

BENEFITS:BENEFITS: Student and parent access to important student data, such Student and parent access to important student data, such

as GPA, SAT scores, etc. as GPA, SAT scores, etc. *Please make sure the school has an ACCURATE email *Please make sure the school has an ACCURATE email

address for mass communications.address for mass communications. ALL COMMON APPLICATIONS completed through ALL COMMON APPLICATIONS completed through

NavianceNaviance ALL LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION sent through ALL LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION sent through

NavianceNaviance Transcript requestsTranscript requests

Go to the University City High School

website www.sandi.net/universitycityand scroll down the left side of the main page.

Click on “Naviance Log in”

This is what you will see when the Naviance link is

opened:

email

Students’ “email” is actually their school ID number. The password will

be given to them is their netbooks username and password if they have one. If not, they will need to see our

school site computer go-to guy, Javier Gonzalez in the computer lab,

Room 229.

First you need to click on the “about me” tab.

This is the first site you see after logging in.

Check out any new messages for you

Here

Check your email when you see this

Completing the Brag Packet

Click on “Counseling Corner”

There’s even some

questions for parents to fill out! Here is

where you get to tell us all

the wonderful things about

your son/daughter!

”

Student of ALL ages can benefit with helpful tips and suggestions on how to access resources available online and in their schools.

There are many links available to assist you with any

questions you have about

college

No matter what your

child’s age, it’s never too late to PLAN!

Private Colleges:Private Colleges: Require letters Require letters of recommendationof recommendation

The The Common ApplicationCommon Application is used by over 500 private colleges is used by over 500 private colleges (Cornell, Stanford, USD, Yale-etc.)(Cornell, Stanford, USD, Yale-etc.) www.commonapp.org www.commonapp.org

If the private school does If the private school does not use the Common Application meetnot use the Common Application meetwith your counselorwith your counselor

Application fees vary from institutionApplication fees vary from institution the standard fee range is $50 - 70the standard fee range is $50 - 70

Recommendation RequestsRecommendation Requests

Read Instructions and Criteria carefully for Read Instructions and Criteria carefully for each applicationeach application

Provide Information - Brag PacketsProvide Information - Brag Packets -Located on the UCHS website under-Located on the UCHS website under “ “Counselor’s Corner”Counselor’s Corner”

Allow at least three school weeks Allow at least three school weeks (Deadline (Deadline is Monday, December 2is Monday, December 2ndnd , 2013) , 2013)

TranscriptsTranscripts AllAll transcripts for transcripts for allall universities/colleges will be sent universities/colleges will be sent

through Naviance.through Naviance. Students please check your Naviance account before you Students please check your Naviance account before you

visit the registrar. Any changes made after submission must visit the registrar. Any changes made after submission must be done in person.be done in person.

You You MUSTMUST tell the registrar when you want transcripts tell the registrar when you want transcripts submitted!submitted!

Make sure your list of colleges in Naviance is Make sure your list of colleges in Naviance is accurateaccurate!!! If students don’t update, we won’t !!! If students don’t update, we won’t know where to send the transcripts and the know where to send the transcripts and the applications could be in jeopardy. applications could be in jeopardy.

Transcript requests are due NOVEMBER 21Transcript requests are due NOVEMBER 21STST ! !

California California Community Community

Colleges (CCC)Colleges (CCC)

The Benefits of this Option?The Benefits of this Option?

CostCost A great place for students who have not A great place for students who have not

met UC/CSU freshmen admission met UC/CSU freshmen admission requirementsrequirements No SAT or ACTNo SAT or ACT No letters of recommendation or essay No letters of recommendation or essay

requiredrequired

Transfer vs. Freshman ApplicantTransfer vs. Freshman Applicant

TransferTransfer

Minimum GPA to Minimum GPA to apply to a UC school apply to a UC school is a 3.5 for California is a 3.5 for California residents.residents.

Minimum GPA to Minimum GPA to apply to a CSU apply to a CSU school is a 3.0 for school is a 3.0 for California residents.California residents.

1st time Freshman1st time Freshman

The average GPA of The average GPA of a student entering a student entering UCSD as a freshman UCSD as a freshman is a 4.00is a 4.00

The average GPA of The average GPA of a student entering a student entering SDSU as a freshman SDSU as a freshman is a 3.78is a 3.78

Transfer ProgramsTransfer Programs Students complete the courses required for Students complete the courses required for

lower division major preparation and general lower division major preparation and general education at the CCCeducation at the CCC

Applicants from CCC’s are given priority in the Applicants from CCC’s are given priority in the UC and CSU’s transfer student admissionsUC and CSU’s transfer student admissions

Seven campuses offer Transfer Admission Seven campuses offer Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) programsGuarantee (TAG) programs

Davis, Irvine, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, Santa Davis, Irvine, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, Santa Barbara, & Santa CruzBarbara, & Santa Cruz

Transfer Admission Guarantees Transfer Admission Guarantees (TAG)(TAG)

2nd chance for a First choice School2nd chance for a First choice School

UC Davis - GPA varies UC Davis - GPA varies UC Santa Cruz - 3.0 GPAUC Santa Cruz - 3.0 GPA UC Santa Barbara - 3.0 GPAUC Santa Barbara - 3.0 GPA UC Irvine - 3.0 GPAUC Irvine - 3.0 GPA UC Riverside - GPA variesUC Riverside - GPA varies SDSU - GPA varies by major SDSU - GPA varies by major Private – Requirements varyPrivate – Requirements vary

How it works:How it works: Occupational Programs Occupational Programs

Apprenticeship (SDGE, SD Trolley, Apprenticeship (SDGE, SD Trolley, Associated Builders & Contractors)Associated Builders & Contractors)

Certification (Dental Asst., Culinary, X-ray Certification (Dental Asst., Culinary, X-ray Technician, etc.)Technician, etc.)

Employment (Fire Academy, Law Employment (Fire Academy, Law Enforcement, Computer Programs etc.)Enforcement, Computer Programs etc.)

Community College OptionsCommunity College Options

Miramar Community College Miramar Community College representative will visit UCHS in springrepresentative will visit UCHS in spring

Many Community Colleges offer housingMany Community Colleges offer housing Marymount College, Palos VerdesMarymount College, Palos Verdes Columbia College, SonoraColumbia College, Sonora College of the Redwoods, EurekaCollege of the Redwoods, Eureka Santa Barbara Community CollegeSanta Barbara Community College

Community College Options Community College Options (cont)(cont)

College search available on the internetCollege search available on the internet

assist.orgassist.org

californiacolleges.educaliforniacolleges.edu

cccapply.org cccapply.org

sdccd.edusdccd.edu

California California State State

UniversityUniversity

Minimum Entrance RequirementsMinimum Entrance RequirementsA.A. History/ Social Science - 2 yearsHistory/ Social Science - 2 years

B.B. English - 4 yearsEnglish - 4 years

C. Mathematics - 3 years C. Mathematics - 3 years (4 yrs recommended)(4 yrs recommended)

D. Laboratory Science - 2 years D. Laboratory Science - 2 years (3 yrs recommended)(3 yrs recommended)

E. Foreign Language - 2 years E. Foreign Language - 2 years (3 yrs recommended)(3 yrs recommended)

F. Visual and Performing Arts - 1 yearF. Visual and Performing Arts - 1 year

G. College Preparatory Electives - 1 yearG. College Preparatory Electives - 1 year

Credits

Complete all A-G Requirements= 30 credits

Complete all A-G Requirements and what is recommended= 36 credits

Number of credits needed to graduate from UCHS = 44 credits

Eligibility IndexEligibility Index

(High School GPA x 800) + SAT Reasoning (High School GPA x 800) + SAT Reasoning = Eligibility Index = Eligibility Index

(High School GPA x 200) + (10 x ACT (High School GPA x 200) + (10 x ACT Score) = Eligibility IndexScore) = Eligibility Index

If you have a 3.0 you

automatically qualify

regardless of SAT/ACT

score

www.csumentor.edu www.csumentor.edu

$55 per application$55 per application

Make a copy for your Make a copy for your

recordsrecords

Filing period October 1 - Filing period October 1 -

November 30November 30

The The University University

of Californiaof California

UC APPLICANTS ADMITS ADMIT RATE

CA RESIDENTS

AVE GPA (10-11 A-

G)

SAT Critical Reading

SAT MATH

SAT WRITING

ACT COMP

BERKELEY 67,691 14,101 20.8% 65.4% 4.18 678 706 692 31

DAVIS 55,895 21,998 39.4% 77.0% 4.07 612 663 631 28

IRVINE 60,687 24,968 41.1% 78.1% 4.03 591 652 611 27

UCLA 80,494 16,177 20.1% 59.0% 4.15 667 701 684 30

MERCED 14,974 9,820 65.6% 96.5% 3.59 534 564 536 23

RIVERSIDE 33,815 18,502 54.7% 92.3% 3.72 555 599 566 25

SAN DIEGO 67,407 24,782 36.8% 66.8% 4.11 642 692 659 29

SANTA BARBARA

62,416 24,248 38.8% 80.1% 4.01 620 659 636 28

SANTA CRUZ 38,515 18,703 48.6% 83.6% 3.84 583 616 594 26

Minimum Entrance RequirementsMinimum Entrance RequirementsA.A. History/ Social Science - 2 yearsHistory/ Social Science - 2 years

B.B. English - 4 yearsEnglish - 4 yearsC.C. Mathematics - 3 years Mathematics - 3 years (4 yrs recommended)(4 yrs recommended)

D.D. Laboratory Science - 2 years Laboratory Science - 2 years (3 yrs recommended)(3 yrs recommended)

E.E. Foreign Language - 2 years Foreign Language - 2 years (3 yrs recommended)(3 yrs recommended)

F.F. Visual and Performing Arts - 1 yearVisual and Performing Arts - 1 year

G.G. College Preparatory Electives - 1 yearCollege Preparatory Electives - 1 yearCredits

Complete all A-G Requirements= 30 credits

Complete all A-G Requirements and what is recommended= 36 credits

Number of credits needed to graduate = 44 credits

37

Test Requirements for Fall 2014 Test Requirements for Fall 2014 ApplicantsApplicants

ACT with Writing ACT with Writing oror SAT Reasoning Test SAT Reasoning Testand and

SAT Subject Tests not required, but are SAT Subject Tests not required, but are recommended for certain majors, check recommended for certain majors, check individual colleges for requirements individual colleges for requirements

UC uses highest ACT with Writing /SAT UC uses highest ACT with Writing /SAT Reasoning score from a Reasoning score from a single test single test administrationadministration

Academic CriteriaAcademic Criteria Academic Grade Point Average (10-12 weighted Academic Grade Point Average (10-12 weighted

without PE)without PE) Quality of performance relative to educational Quality of performance relative to educational

opportunities at your schoolopportunities at your school Number of AP and honors courses takenNumber of AP and honors courses taken Quality of senior year programQuality of senior year program Test Scores (SAT and/or ACT)Test Scores (SAT and/or ACT) Circumstances unique to the studentCircumstances unique to the student

• LeadershipLeadership• Special talentsSpecial talents• Community serviceCommunity service• Life experiences and challengesLife experiences and challenges

PERSONAL STATEMENT PROMPT

PROMPT #1Describe the world you come from – for example your

family, your community, your school – and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations.

PROMPT #2Tell us about a personal quality, talent accomplishment,

contribution or experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment make you proud and how does it relate to the person you are?

Financial Aid:Financial Aid:

What All Students Need to KnowWhat All Students Need to Know

““Financing college costs”Financing college costs”

SourcesSources

Federal - grants and loans Federal - grants and loans California - CALGRANTSCalifornia - CALGRANTS Colleges - scholarships and grantsColleges - scholarships and grants Scholarships –local and national Scholarships –local and national Family - EFC contribution and loansFamily - EFC contribution and loans Students – work study, savings, job ,loansStudents – work study, savings, job ,loans

How Do Students Apply?How Do Students Apply?

File a File a FAFSAFAFSA and and GPA VerificationGPA Verification from January 1 from January 1

to March 2to March 2

fafsa.govfafsa.gov

Built-in editsBuilt-in edits 2 - 3 days processing2 - 3 days processing Online assistanceOnline assistance Immediate confirmationImmediate confirmation Electronic signatureElectronic signature www.fafsa.govwww.fafsa.gov

Types of Application FormsTypes of Application Forms

Free Application for Federal Student Aid Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)(FAFSA)

GPA Verification Form (students will get the form GPA Verification Form (students will get the form in January) in January)

College Scholarship Service (CSS) Profile for College Scholarship Service (CSS) Profile for private schoolsprivate schools

Financial Aid Checklist for Financial Aid Checklist for SeniorsSeniors

October - December 2013

January - March2014

April - May2014

Find out about priority financial aid filing deadlines at colleges of choice Get a PIN number (www.fafsa.gov) go on fafsa4caster.ed.govFafsa on the web worksheet

Complete the Fafsa application between Jan 1st and March 2nd 2014File Institutional applications by school’s deadline

Watch mail or e-mail for Student Aid Report and California Aid Report. Watch mail or email for financial aid package letters from colleges

Financial Aid Financial Aid NightNight

January 8, January 8, 20142014

6:00 - 7:00 pm6:00 - 7:00 pm

SCHOLARSHIPS UCHS WEBSITE Please check the website once a week for

scholarship updates. Scholarships are found under Counseling Corner

www.sandi.net/universitycity

SCHOLARSHIPS!!SCHOLARSHIPS!!

Click on Click on “Counselin“Counseling Corner”g Corner”

Scholarship links are

here

NCAA NCAA ELIGIBILITYELIGIBILITY

Sign up during your Junior Year.

Work hard to get the best grades possible. Take classes that match your

high school’s List of NCAA Courses. The NCAA Eligibility Center will only use approved courses to certify your initial eligibility.

Access the NCAA website www.eligibilitycenter.org and click on the “Resources” link at the top of the screen.

NCAA ACADEMIC INITIAL NCAA ACADEMIC INITIAL ELIGIBILITY ELIGIBILITY

REQUIREMENTSREQUIREMENTS Graduate from high school. Complete NCAA-approved

courses. Earn a minimum required core-

course grade-point average (GPA). Earn a required SAT or ACT sum

score. For more information, call: (877)-

262-1492 (public).

Division Benefits Be Aware Of Athletic AidAvailable

NCAADivision I &

Division I-AA

Football

Practice outfits and athletic equipment // Team strength and

conditioning coach // State-of-the art training and game

facilities // Top-notch competition

Larger class sizes // Athletic time commitment // Strong pressure to

perform athletically // Traveling cross-country

Yes

NCAADivision II

Student-to-teacher ratio // Less pressure to perform

athletically // Less cross-country travel

Less support for program // Athletic time commitment // Lack of facilities

Yes

NCAADivision III

Student-to-teacher ratio // Games played in immediate region // Easier to play two

sports // Minimal summer commitment

Lack of fan support for program // No athletic aid available // Lack of facilities

No

NAIA

Student-to-teacher ratio // Coaches have fewer recruiting restrictions // Less pressure to

perform athletically // Transferring between schools is

easy

Lack of facilities // Coaches may be faculty members as well // Athletic time

commitmentYes

NJCAADivision

I-II-III

Better opportunity to play right away // Chance to improve GPA

to get admitted to a four-year college // NJCAA Division I

programs can offer full athletic scholarships

NJCAA Division II programs can only offer tuition, fees and books // NJCAA

Division III programs cannot offer athletic aid // Lack of facilities

Division I, YesDivision II,Yes, partialDivision II

PARENTROLES

Rachael Lemkau

•Support and EncourageSupport and Encourage

•ResearchResearch

•Foster IndependenceFoster Independence

•PayPay

•Prepare for Financial Aid ApplicationsPrepare for Financial Aid Applications

•Coordinate College VisitsCoordinate College Visits

WHAT IS MY ROLE?

Parent Strategies

•Create a family calendar Create a family calendar

•Schedule weekend family meetingsSchedule weekend family meetings

•Find ways to find balance and Find ways to find balance and compromisecompromise

Tips for letting go:• Seek support from

other parents• Letting Go: A

Parent’s Guide to Understanding the College Years

College apps academyProgram Overview:Program Overview:

• Research schoolsResearch schools• Build a college listBuild a college list• Develop personal statements Develop personal statements • Submit applications on timeSubmit applications on time• Complete the FASFA and CSS Complete the FASFA and CSS

ProfileProfile• Prepare for interviews Prepare for interviews • Search for scholarshipsSearch for scholarships• Choose the right schoolChoose the right school• College Survival 101College Survival 101

16 Sessions

Two Instructors

Help with ALL college applications!

Visit us for more details!

@ University

City

5:30 to 8 pm on

Tuesdays

Payment options

are available!

Thank You For Coming!Thank You For Coming!