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Senior
Pre-College
Guidance
Ms. Gordon (A-L)
Mrs. Meza (M-Z)
Now What?
Services available to you by your SJHS
counselor
Information at Counselor’s Corner:
•Standardized Testing –
•SAT, ACT, test dates, registration deadlines,
test prep, fee waivers for those who qualify
•UC, CSU, Private & Community Colleges
•How to write a Personal Statement
•Student Resume for Letters of Recommendation
•Financial Aid, Scholarships, Grants, Loans
University/College
Application Process
College Application Steps
1. Gather all academic information
2. Create account on application websites
and begin inputting information
3. Have someone review your application
before you submit it
4. Submit all supplemental documents
along with application (as attachment or
mail it)
5. Now it’s waiting time. . .
College Application Step #1
Academic Information to Submit
• A-G courses- request a transcript from Mrs.
Garcia, the Registrar
• SAT/ACT scores
– Make sure you send them to the university
you applied to by logging on to
CollegeBoard.org or actstudent.org
• Extra curricular activities – keep records
• Letters of Recommendations
• Personal Statement for UC
A-G Courses
Subject Area
English
Mathematics
Social Science
Science + Lab
Foreign Language
Visual and Performing
Arts
Physical Education
Driver’s Ed
Health
Technology
C.P. Electives
Religion
SJHS
4 years
3 years
3.5 years
2 years
2 years
UC/CSU
4 years
3-4 years
2 years
2-3 years
2-3 years
1 year
1 year
1.75 years
.25 year
.5 year
.5 year
2.5 years
4 years
1 year
SAT & ACT
Test Prep books available in Counseling Lobby
SAT Calendar 2013-2014
sat.collegboard.org
Deadline to
register
Sept 6
Oct 3
Nov 8
Dec 27
Feb 7
April 4
May 9
Test date
Oct 5
Nov 2
Dec 7
Jan 25
March 8
May 3
June 7
Fee Waivers available for those
who qualify. See your counselor.
ACT Calendar 2013-2014
actstudent.org/start
Deadline to
register
Aug 23
Sept 27
Nov 8
Jan 10
March 7
May 9
Test date
Sept 21
Oct 26
Dec 14
Feb 8
April 12
June 14
SAT
SAT has 3 components:
Critical Reasoning
Mathematics
Writing Test (required)
ACT
ACT has up to 5 components:
English
Mathematics
Reading
Science
Writing Test (optional)
Which Test Should I Take?
SAT or ACT Plus Writing
Check the Admissions Requirements for
the university you are applying to.
Admission requirements vary at
individual campuses.
Impacted campuses
Impacted majors
Grades
SAT Scores
Personal Statement
They look at everything in more detail
What if . . .
I decide to change my major once I’m at
the university
Selecting a major that isn't impacted and
changing it once admitted to the university
Extra-Curricular Activities
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Sports
Clubs
Community Service Hours
Work
Colleges want to see that you are well
rounded, consistent and dedicated
Letters of Recommendation
For university applications & scholarships
Complete your student resume, give to each person
Choose at least 4 different people
(3 academic, 1 community member)
Teacher
Counselor
Administrator
Community Service Supervisor
Who should I ask to write a letter
of recommendation for me?
• Choose someone:
– Who relates to your major
– Knows you academically
– Knows you as a person outside of class
– Knows your abilities, strengths, interest
Letters of Recommendations
Etiquette
 Ask for letter at least 3 weeks prior to due date to
give plenty of time for person to create it
 Ask if they can keep letter on file so you can
request another letter when you need one
 Request electronic PDF version of letter
 Alternate who you ask for letters
 Tell person when you need it by and what its for.
Personal Statement
 Your chance to tell how special you are!!
 Be HONEST and SINCERE
 Dig deep, telling about unique events that you
participated in.
 Prove that you are an EXCELLENT fit for their
campus!
 Be yourself
 Sell yourself
 You are worth it!!
College Application Step #2
 Create your account on the
application websites and begin
inputting your information
 Most sites allow you to save your
work and return later to
complete/submit.
CSUMentor.edu
UC Pathways
admissions.universityofcalifornia.edu/applicant
The Common Application
commonapp.org
UC/CSU applications open
October 1st
UC/CSU deadline
November
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30
Private deadlines vary
When accepted to a college or university
it is CONDITIONAL based upon receipt &
review of final transcript.
Example:
Student who went to university to register
Make sure all forms are turned in by their
appropriate DEADLINE
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Financial Aid Forms
EOP
ELM/EPT Test
SAT I/ACT and/or SAT II
Intent to Register
Housing Application
High School Transcripts
Check Your Email Often!!
The university will let you know what
forms you need to turn in and the
deadlines
By: Email & Student Portal
The Cost of Education
Standard Educational Expenses Chart
Living On-campus
California
Community
Colleges
California
State
University
(CSU)
University of
California (UC)
Private
Universities
Fees/
Tuition
$864
$6,489
$13,200
$30,144
Books
supplies
$1,656
$1,652
$1,500
$1,455
Room
board
$7,800
$10,607
$13,200
$9,330
Misc.
$3,096
$3,829
$3,300
$3,218
TOTAL
$13,416
$22,577
$31,200
$45,147
Out of
State
Yale
University
$58,600
Financial Aid
Types of Financial Aid
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Loans – must pay back
Scholarships – free money
Grants – free money
Work Study – earn money at a job
Where Financial Aid can come from?
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Federal Government - FAFSA
State Government – Cal Grant, BOG
Institution – UC, CSU, Private Universities
Private - Scholarships
Family- Savings
Work Study
Sjhsknights.com > Student Life > College Scholarships
SJHS Scholarship site updated daily
Santa Barbara Foundation
www.sbscholarship.org
Due: January 31,2014
450 Available Scholarships from 1 Application
Myths
• I won’t get a scholarship because my GPA is
too low.
• I’m a top student. Scholarships will come to
me.
• If I apply for a loan, it will lessen my chances
of getting a scholarship.
• My parents make too much money.
Don’t forget about….
FAFSA.ed.gov
January 1st – March 2nd
You must submit FAFSA to get
scholarships, grants & loans
from a university
What is a Cal Grant?
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Three types of Cal Grants - A, B, C
State funded monetary grants
The awards do not have to be paid back.
Due: March 2, 2014 with FAFSA
Ms. Gordon will submit all seniors’ social
security numbers to CSAC in Dec.
Who can apply for Cal Grant?
• Submit the FAFSA and your verified Cal Grant GPA by
the deadline
• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
• Be a California resident
• Attend a qualifying California college
• Be in a program leading to an undergraduate degree
or certificate
• Be enrolled at least half time
• Have registered with U.S. Selective Service (males 18
years of age)
Cal Grant A
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Used for tuition and fees at public and private
colleges as well as some private career
colleges.
• You need to be working toward a two-year or
four-year degree.
• Pays up to:
– CSU $5,970
– UC $12,192
– Private $9,223
Cal Grant B
• Minimum 2.0 GPA
• For disadvantaged and low-income families.
• Pays up to $1,473 freshman year
Cal Grant C
• Minimum 2.0 GPA
• Enrolled in a 4 month long vocational program at
– California Community College
– Private college
– Career technical school
• Pays up to $547 and $2,462 additional at private &
Career Tech School
• Up to 2 years funding
Senior Timeline
What to consider when choosing a
university
• Does the university have your major(s),
minor(s)
– Different university may offer major but name is
slightly different
• Location
– north, south
– in state, out of state
– near the beach, in the dessert
– Visit the campus
What to consider when choosing a
university
• Size of campus
– number of students enrolled
– Class ratio
– M/F ratio
– hills or flat
– bike accessible
• On campus activities
– clubs, fraternities, sororities, organizations
What to consider when choosing a
university
• Community
– Location of your church,
– Volunteer organization,
– Stores,
– Other things to do,
– Near an internship location
Tips for choosing a university
• Select you’re top 3 universities, dream schools
• Select a university you have no doubt you will
get in
• Select a university close to home (just in case)
• Apply to minimum 5 universities
• Check out Collegeview.com
Things to keep in mind about
senior year
“Senioritis”
• Procrastination
• Lacking the motivation to excel in
their academics
• Not wanting to do homework
Why do you need to stay on top
of things and get great grades?
Admission is
CONDITIONAL
Emotional Rollercoaster
• Find where you can get support
• Communicate with your parents,
teachers, counselors
Message for Students…..
APPLY!!!
Start Early
You Control Your Future!
Take Charge Now!!
Good Luck!
Buena Suerte
College Tour Oct 3rd-4th
Campuses:
• CSU Monterey Bay
• UC Santa Cruz
• Stanford
• San Jose State University
• Santa Clara University
• Cost = $250
• Forms & Fees Due Sept 10th