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Senior Parent College Night
September 3, 2013
Mrs. Ah Young Chi, College/Career Counselor
Mr. Luke Sferra, HS Counselor (A-K)
Mrs. Katie Dahm, HS Counselor (L-Z)
Resources for College Planning
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College/Career Center website  click to connect
College/Career Center calendar on the web  click to connect
MHS eNews mailing list  click to connect
Naviance Family Connection  click to connect
MHS College Counseling Guidebook ($10)
Counseling team at MHS!
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Postsecondary Options
• 4-year college or university (Bachelor degree)
– Public: UC or CSU
– Private: over 70 in California
– Out of state public or private: over 3,000
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2-year college (Associate degree, career training or transfer)
Career technical education (varying degrees and certificates)
Military
Work
Gap year (concrete plan with a destination in mind for 2nd year,
usually)
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Graduation Requirements
Subject
Malibu High School
(to graduate)
University of California
(minimum eligibility)
California State University
(minimum eligibility)
English
4 years
4 years
4 years
Social Studies
3 years
World History or European History
U.S. History
Govt/Economics
2 years
World History or European History
U.S. History
2 years
World History or European History
U.S. History
Math
3 years
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
3 years minimum, 4 recommended
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
3 years minimum, 4 recommended for some
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Science
2 years
Physical Science
Biology
2 years minimum, 3 recommended
Biology
Chemistry
2 years minimum, 3 recommended for some
Biology
Chemistry
Foreign Language
None
2 years minimum, 3-4 recommended
2 years minimum, 3-4 recommended for some
Visual Art or Performing Art
1 year
1 year (same genre)
1 year (same genre)
Electives
60 credits
1 year
Must be listed on UC approved
A-G course list
Advanced Math, Psychology,
Lab Science, Foreign Language,
Social Studies, 2nd year of VPA
1 year
Must be listed on UC approved
A-G course list
Advanced Math, Psychology, Lab Science,
Foreign Language, Social Studies,
2nd year of VPA
Freshman Seminar
1 year
Physical Education
2 years
Community Service
80 hours
California High School Exit Exam
Passing Scores on ELA and Math Sections
Passing Grade
Grade of “D” is considered passing
All courses must be completed with “C-” or higher
College Prep Senior’s Timeline
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Search- self assessment for needs and wishes (self & family)
Narrow down the college list
Apply
Wait for an admission decision
– Look for scholarships
– Apply for financial aid
– Continue with life!
• Admission decisions arrive
• Make a decision- self assessment
• Graduate, attend orientation, move in!
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College Systems
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Community colleges
California State University
University of California
Private colleges and universities in California
Out of state private and public colleges and universities
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Community Colleges
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112 campuses in California
Associate degrees (many lead to careers)
Transfer to 4-year school (finish Bachelor degree)
To transfer to CSU or UC and some private schools, must
complete 60 semester units (2 years) at CC
• To transfer to most private schools, only need 30 semester
units (1 year) at CC
• Articulation agreements or TAG are available for most schools
• Is it “easier” to get into a 4-year school as a transfer?
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California State University
• 23 campuses
• Bachelor and Master degrees
• First institution of higher education established by the State of
California, originally established to train teachers
• To be eligible: 2.0 GPA, A-G courses, SAT or ACT (no Writing)
• Not required/accepted: SAT Subjects, recommendation letters,
essays, transcripts
• Application filing period: Oct 1 – Nov 30
• To apply: www.csumentor.edu
• Several CSU’s are very difficult to get into! Cal Poly SLO, San
Diego State, Long Beach, San Francisco State
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University of California
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10 campuses but San Francisco is graduate only
Bachelor, Master, and Doctorate degrees
Research/theory based curriculums
Competitive admissions with many highly selective campuses
To be eligible: 3.0 GPA, A-G courses, SAT or ACT with
Writing, personal statements
• Not required/accepted: SAT Subject exams (some majors
“highly recommend”), recommendation letters, transcripts
• Application filing period: Nov 1 – Nov 30 (available Oct 1)
• To apply: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply
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Private and Out of State Schools
• 75 private colleges and universities in California
• 3,000+ colleges and universities in US (including public)
• All vary in admission requirements and application deadlines
MUST BE ORGANIZED!
• Application requirements: application usually with essays and
activities, official transcript, official test scores, letters of
recommendation, and sometimes interview/portfolio
• Almost 500 schools are part of the Common Application
• Early Decision vs. Early Action vs. Restrictive Early Action
• National commitment deadline: May 1 (no earlier!)
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Letters, Forms & Deadlines
• Most private schools require at least 1 letter of
recommendation, from teacher or counselor
• Many private schools require Secondary School Report form
to be completed by the high school counselor
• Before students can request letters and forms, students and
parents must complete the Brag Packet
• What is a Brag Packet?
• Instructions are outlined in Guidelines for Requesting
Counselor & Teacher Recommendation Letters  click to
download copy of the guidelines
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Instructions…
Guidelines for Requesting Counselor &
Teacher Recommendation Letters
(Click link above to download)
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Counselor “Packets”
• After you complete the Brag Packet and updated your
“colleges I’m applying to” list…
• Student must provide Mrs. Chi with the following:
– 2 printouts of your college list from Naviance
– Transcript fee for each school* on the list (CASH only)
– If there are schools not accepting electric documents, then:
• Secondary School Report form
• 9”x12” envelopes properly addressed and stamped
• DUE: Oct 1 for Early & Nov 4 for Regular
• Counselors will submit/send following materials to each college:
Secondary School Report form, official transcript, letter of
recommendation, and MHS Profile
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Teacher “Packets”
• After you complete the Brag Packet and updated your
“colleges I’m applying to” list…
• Add teacher to “Teacher Recommendation” section in Naviance
• Student must provide each teacher with the following:
– 1 printout of your college list from Naviance
– 1 copy of your unofficial transcript (given out in class)
– If there are schools not accepting electric documents, then:
• Teacher Evaluation form
• Regular size envelopes properly addressed and stamped
• DUE: Oct 1 for Early & Nov 4 for Regular
• Teachers will submit/send following materials to each college:
Teacher Evaluation form and recommendation letter
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Student Responsibilities
• Senior Year “Prep for College” Calendar
• Submit your application to the college or university before the
due date. You must use the application provided by your
college or the Common Application; Naviance is not a college
application system.
• Submit requests for recommendation letters, secondary
school report forms, transcripts by following the instructions.
• Thoroughly complete the Brag Packet on time.
• Make sure that you have waived your access and signed the
FERPA agreement in Naviance (and in Common Application).
• Make sure your “college I’m applying to” list in your Naviance
account is accurate.
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Student Responsibilities cont.
• Request that official test scores be sent to your college or
university directly from the College Board and/or ACT. Malibu
HS cannot send test scores to colleges.
• Follow up with each college or university you apply to, to
make sure that all required materials were received.
• Follow instructions for submitting Mid Year Report forms and
transcripts… in January!
• When you receive an admission decision from a college,
update your status in Naviance.
• Write a thank you note to those that helped you, especially
with writing you recommendation letters.
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Parent Responsibilities
• Kudos for being here tonight!
• Senior Year “Prep for College” Calendar
• HELP your student get organized, especially with the
recommendation letter request process
• Prepare income tax and financial statements for financial aid
applications
• Visit colleges with your student
• Be positive but not unrealistic
• Do not complete the admission application or write the essay
for your student
• Let your student enjoy his/her Senior year
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College Entrance Exams
Remaining test dates:
• SAT:
– October 5  SAT Bootcamp available!
– November 2
– December 7
• ACT:
– October 26
– December 14
• Official score reports required by all colleges.
• Allow at least 4-6 weeks for delivery.
• FREE SAT & ACT prep course in Naviance!
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Your Homework
• Narrow the college list (no more than 10) by:
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Visiting the college, whenever possible
Looking around the college websites
Encouraging your child to attend the college presentations at MHS
Attending local info sessions and receptions by colleges
Attending a college fair
• Work on (help your child with) completing the Brag Packet
• Look ahead to financial aid
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Visit www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov
Work on CSS Profile for private colleges that require it
Gather/save tax documents
Attend Financial Aid Night on Oct 29
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Upcoming Events
Program/Activity
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Individual appointment with Mrs. Chi
Throughout semester
College rep visits
September-November
1-on-1 essay review sessions
September-November
Application workshops (lunch, students only)
September-November
SAT Bootcamp (9am-4:00pm, $90 per student)
September 28, 2013
Coffee with the Counselors (9-10am, Staff Lounge)
September 16, 2013
Samohi College Fair (6:30-9pm, Seniors in at 6:30pm)
October 15, 2013
UC and CSU applications open
October 1, 2013
Financial Aid Night
October 29, 2013
UC and CSU applications DUE
November 30, 2013
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