Transcript Senior Information Night October 9, 2007

Senior Information
Night
August 28, 2012
Johansen High School
Many Options
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Junior College (108 across California)
CSU Campuses (23)
UC Campuses (10)
Private Institutions (Numerous)
Junior College
• Great alternative to 4-year college
• Students do not have to be in college prep
classes during high school
• Transfer to 4-year college or university as
a junior
• Save $$$$$$$
• Many certificate programs available;
nursing, fire science, agriculture, real
estate, dental and medical assisting, etc.
Junior College
• SAT/ACT is not required
• Math and English Assessments will need to
be taken
• Good idea to take an MJC class in 2nd
semester of senior year
• The $46 per unit is waived for high school
students
• Register electronically at mjc.edu
Junior College
• MJC College Night: Wednesday,
September 5 on the East Campus
from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Reps from
over 50 four-year colleges will be
available to answer your college
related questions!
CSU/UC Requirements
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A-G Requirements: All CP, No grade less than C
– A.History/Social Science: 2 years
– B.English: 4 years
– C.Math: 3 years, algebra, geometry, advanced algebra
– D. Lab Science: 2 years,1 each biology, chemistry
– E. Foreign Language: 2 years
– F. Visual & Performing Arts: 1 year, art, drama, music, dance
– G. College Prep Electives: 1 year
• Other requirements exist for students interested in
trade/tech school, private schools, and Historically Black
Colleges/Universities
How to Apply
• Apply online to CSU/UC
• www.csumentor.edu for CSU
• www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply
for UC
• There are prompts, checks for errors,
drop down menus, tech support, etc.
• Private schools will have their own
application or the Common Application
CSU
• Register Oct 1-Nov 30
• $55 per campus (fee waivers available
online)
• Must apply separately to each campus
• Using code 3594 on the SAT will send
scores to all 23 CSU campuses
• No personal statement or letters of
recommendation required!
University of California
• Apply Nov 1-Nov 30
• Can start working on online
application Oct. 1
• $70 per campus—fee waivers
available online
• One application for all campuses
• Personal statement required
Private Colleges
• If applying through common
application must get on Naviance and
put what schools student is applying
• If requiring a letter of
recommendation ask
counselor/teacher at least 2 weeks in
advance
How Do Colleges Decide?
• GPA—for CSU and UC GPA is based on 10th and 11th grades
only—C’s or better on transcript
• UC’s require a 3.0 or better GPA in the A-G courses in 10th
and 11th grade
• CSU’s require a 2.0 or higher GPA in the A-G courses in 10th
and 11th grade.
• Must meet the eligibility index. The higher your GPA, the
lower your test scores can be
• Example: if you have a 2.0 GPA you must get a 1300 on your
SAT Verbal/Math combined or a 30 on the ACT
• Can rescind offer if they don’t like what they see at the
end of senior year
Testing
• All testing must be completed by December (few
exceptions; i.e. Cal Poly, SLO)
• If applying to CSU’s only, take ACT without the writing
• If applying to UC’s take SAT, ACT with writing. Subject
tests are not required but recommended for some
universities in certain majors. If taking math as part of the
subject test, must take Level II.
• New security measures are in place for the SAT—picture
needs to be uploaded when registering
• Go to www.collegeboard.com for SAT and www.act.org to
register for ACT
• Fee waivers available for students on free or reduced lunch
from Ms. Lodi in the Career Center
Testing
• UC’s take the highest test score
from one sitting
• CSU’s will take the highest math,
verbal, and writing from multiple
tests
• Must send official scores to each
campus that you apply
More Testing for CSU
• If student is not exempt based on STAR
test results (taken 11th grade year) must
take a placement test in math and/or
English
• Take these tests by January
• Can be taken at CSU Stanislaus even if not
applying to that campus
• Go to www.csustan.edu and find testing for
EPT/ELM
What do Colleges Look
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Grades
Challenging Courses
Test Scores
Community Service (UC’s/Privates)
Leadership (UC’s/Privates)
Personal Statement (UC’s/Privates)
Which Schools Should I
Apply To?
• You should apply to a variety of
schools
– Dream School (Far Reach)
– Middle of the Road School (Fairly Likely
you will be Accepted)
– Safety School (A Sure Thing)
College Visits
• 3 days of excused absences for campus
visits
• Take a tour with an admissions rep, sit in
on a class, speak to the students, eat the
food, look at the dorms, speak to
department chair
• Must receive prior approval from the
principal
The Waiting Game
• Students will find out sometime in
March whether or not they were
admitted to the colleges/universities.
• Students will let the colleges know,
by May 1, which school they plan to
attend.
Important
• Students MUST check their portals on a
regular basis (once a week or more)
• Each campus is different in their
expectations so follow through with
deadlines
• Once a decision has been made (by May 1)
a deposit must be submitted to hold a spot
for you at the university
Housing
• It is extremely important that you
request a spot for housing early to
the colleges that you may want to
attend
• There are many different choices for
housing (apartment style, dorms with
many students, suites, etc)
Naviance
• Internet based program offered through Modesto City
Schools
• Allows students to compare themselves to other Johansen
students who have been admitted or denied to certain
colleges/universities
• Students can take a personality test. It gives students
ideas of different careers they may want to pursue
• View college profiles and statistical history for Johansen
• Pick up personal code number from Ms. Lodi or Vicki in the
Career Center
UC Berkeley
UC Santa Cruz
CAL Poly, SLO
Cal Poly, SLO
CSU Stanislaus
University of the Pacific
Financial Aid
• Johansen will file Cal Grants electronically
(looks at family income, family size and
GPA—10th and 11th grades)—I will verify
Social Security Numbers
• Parents should fill out FAFSA (even if you
make too much money) from Jan 1-March 2
of senior year
• Financial aid nights are usually held at MJC
and CSU Stanislaus
Financial Aid
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Do taxes early!
Apply for PIN now
Keep copies
www.fafsa.ed.gov
Be careful of websites that are similar
because they will try to charge and can
have access to all of your financial info.
Filling out the FAFSA is FREE!
Financial Aid
• Don’t rule out certain
colleges/universities because of cost
• Many of the private schools have lots
of money to give away!
Scholarships
• Collegiate Outlook provided monthly
• Available on the JHS website under the
counseling section
• Also you’ll find a list of “for profit”
colleges no longer receiving Cal Grants
• Go to www.fastweb.com
• Parents employment good place to search
• Colleges/Universities have their own
scholarships
Scholarships
• Many students do not take advantage of
scholarships because some require an
essay
• Must be diligent and fill out all you qualify
for
• Keep copies and get certificate of mailing
• Keep track of deadlines!
NCAA Clearinghouse
• Must complete if planning to play sports
at a Division I or II school
• Must meet core requirements
• SAT of at least 820
• ACT of at least 68, combination of 4 sub
scores on the test
• NCAA is not using the writing scores
• Apply now: www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
BEWARE OF SCAMS!!!
• There are many companies sending out letters to students
to listen to their presentation “for free”
• What you don’t find out until later is it will cost you
between $900 and $1,900 to sign up for the services that
we offer for FREE
• You will know it is one of these companies because in the
letter it will state that the presentation is on a Saturday or
Sunday and you must call their toll free number with the
personal reservation code provided
• Some companies are now making phone calls stating that
your son/daughter has received a scholarship (want bank
account information)