Transcript College Planning for Juniors

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COLLEGE
PLANNING
FOR
JUNIORS
Presented by:
Carol Curinga and
Cara Leppington and
Susan Kirby
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Senior Year Internship Program
Susan
Kirby – Internship
Coordinator
40
hours of work experience
Practical
art credit
Partnerships
in the community
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Let’s Talk About College!
Different
Which
How
How
choices
choice is right for you?
to begin test preparation
to begin a college search
Naviance
College Board
Library
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Student Tips
 Have
a “professional” e-mail address and read all
messages carefully.
 Some
admissions offices may review Facebook and
other social networking sites.
 If
mailing, send important applications and forms
with a Certificate of Mailing only from the US Post
Office.
 Use
school breaks to visit colleges that you may be
interested in attending.
 Relax,
there are good options for everyone.
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Student Tips
 Applying
for university is the student’s
responsibility
 Save
copies of EVERYTHING. Start a filing system.
 Deadlines
are absolute!
 You must stay on track with due dates for college,
scholarships, financial aid, and housing
applications.
 When
applying, remember to apply to a school
that you have a strong likelihood of being admitted
to (a “safety” school).
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Improving your GPA
 Honors
and AP courses taken in 10th and 11th
grade earn weighted grades
 Continue
year
 Take
to take college prep electives in Senior
college courses to earn weighted grades
 Advanced
Education through Sacramento City
College during the school year of in the summer
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What are colleges looking for?
Leadership
Rigor
Passion
for learning
Extra curricular activities
Test scores
Grades
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Admissions Testing
 Practice
SAT and ACT questions and practice
tests are available through
www.collegeboard.com and www.act.org
 Students who took the PSAT may use My College
QuickStart through College Board:
www.collegeboard.com/quickstart
 SAT Workshops
 Two 4-week workshops are offered through
Davis Adult School for $80.
 Community College assessments/placements
http://www.crc.losrios.edu/Student_Services/Assessment/
Study_Guides.htm
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The College Application Process
California Community Colleges
 Time
to Apply: February-March for best course
selection
 Fee to apply: None
 Testing is not required for admission
 Placement tests in Math and English; required after
admission
 No letters of recommendation or personal statements
are needed
 Must be 18 or have a high school diploma to enroll
 Register for Sacramento City College in February of
Senior year. Attend Senior Saturday event in spring
www.cccco.edu
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The College Application Process
California State University
 Time
to Apply: October 1- November 30
 Fee: $55 per campus to which you apply
 Testing required: SAT or ACT
 November is the latest test date accepted
 Students must satisfy a-g course requirements
 Minimum GPA to apply: 2.0
 Students must meet a minimum eligibility index based
on GPA and SAT/ACT scores
 No essays or letters of recommendation are accepted
www.csumentor.edu
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The College Application Process
University of California
 Time
to Apply: November 1-30 only
 Fee: $60 per campus to which you apply
 Testing required: SAT or ACT with writing
 December is the latest test date accepted
 Students must satisfy a-g course requirements
 Minimum GPA to apply: 3.0
 Students must meet a minimum eligibility index based
on GPA and SAT/ACT scores
 Essays (personal statements) are required
 No letters of recommendation accepted
www.universityofcalifornia.edu
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The College Application Process
Private and Out of State
Public Colleges and Universities
 Time
to Apply: varies
 Fee to apply: varies
 Where to get application: check each university’s
website
 Common Application is available at
www.commonapp.org
 Testing required: Usually SAT or ACT, possibly
two SAT Subject tests- check with the university.
 Letters of recommendation and essays: vary
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The College Application Process
Letters of Recommendation
 Begin
thinking about which two teachers you will
ask to write a letter of recommendation for you.
 In
early fall, download the letter of
recommendation packet online at the Da Vinci
website (it will include directions).
 Complete
the packet and turn it in to teachers and
your counselor 4 weeks prior to the due dates.
 Your
counselor will complete the school report in
common application.
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The College Application Process
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
 The WUE
is a program of the Western Interstate
Commission for Higher Education (WICHE).
Student who are residents of WICHE states may
enroll in participating two and four year college
programs outside of their home state at a reduced
tuition rate.
www.wiche.edu/wue
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Fee Waivers for Testing and
College Applications
 Apply
for the Free/Reduced National Lunch Program:
 Eligibility may qualify for testing waivers.
 Students in foster home placements may also qualify.
 You
may apply for a application fee waiver to UC and
CSU campuses when you apply online. College Board
has a waiver to use with private colleges. See your
counselor.
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Scholarships and Financial Aid
 There
will be a Financial Aid Workshop for seniors
in January of Senior Year.
 The
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FASFA) is available in December.
 When to apply: January 1-March 2.
 Completing the FASFA online is the best method:
www.fafsa.ed.gov
 Collegeboard.org
offers an Expected Family
Contribution Calculator to estimate how much the
student’s family will be expected to contribute.
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Scholarships and Financial Aid
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Ask private colleges for specific financial aid and
scholarship information.
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Check the Davis Joint Unified Scholarship bulletin on
Naviance and list serve.
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Check the financial aid website of each individual
school.
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Check out www.fastweb.com for additional
scholarships.
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Some private colleges require the CSS Profile
 https://profileonline.collegeboard.com
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Let’s Talk About College!
Different
Which
How
How
choices
choice is right for you?
to begin test preparation
to begin a college search
Naviance
College Board
Library
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Save the Dates…
 College
Night- April 24, 2012 at Davis Senior High
 Workshops
on:
 UC and CSU Admissions
 Financial Aid
 Private Colleges
 College for students with learning disabilities
 Community College/Career Technical Education
 Community College/ Transfer Options
 Testing
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Save the Dates…
 College
Fair – April 14 St. Mary’s College, Moraga
 College
Fair – April 15 Mira Loma HS, Sacramento
 CollegeWeek
Live- Register for webinars/virtual
tours at www.collegeweeklive.com
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Save the Dates…
 Course
planning materials for senior year
distributed on March 9
 Continue
to select a strong program of study for
senior year
 Planners
for senior year are due March 21/22