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Welcome Seniors!!! Judy Park & Caryn Ramirez College & Career Counselors SAT and ACT For more information regarding SAT and ACT visit: SAT: www.collegeboard.com ACT: www.actstudent.org Be sure to send official test scores to all colleges you are applying to. Cal States use the highest critical reading & highest math scores and combine them. UC’s take the highest sitting (with Writing) SAT Subject Tests: check to see if your major requires any University of California Apply at: Admission.universityofcalifornia.edu 10 campuses across CA, but only 9 undergraduate campuses! UC Campus Options Think about goals, interests, and dislikes… Research majors Think about the location of the campus Consider the activities provided on campus Visit the school!! UC ELIGIBILITY A-G Requirements Examination Requirements: SAT Reasoning or ACT plus Writing UC Eligibility Index At least 3.0 GPA Apply: • November 1st30th! • This is a firm deadline A-G Requirements A. History/Social Science – 2 years required B. English – 4 years required C. Mathematics – 3 years required, 4 years recommended D. Laboratory Science – 2 years required, 3 years recommended E. Language Other than English – 2 years required, 3 years recommended F. Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) – 1 year required G. College Preparatory Electives – 1 year required What you need for your application Application will be done online! Need: Social Security # Copy of transcript to self report classes and grades Test scores Personal Statement List of Activities (brag sheet is helpful) $70 for each school Email address you can check often *Official transcript isn’t required until June. *UC schools DO NOT require letters of recommendation. *Make sure you have copies of everything you submit. California State University Apply at: Csumentor.org 23 Campuses across California! Factors Used to Determine Eligibility Specific high school courses, A-G requirements Grades of C or better in specified courses and test scores Graduation from high school Eligibility Index SAT/ACT – does not require writing CSU Eligibility Index Table for California High School Graduates or Residents GPA 2.99 2.98 2.97 2.96 2.95 2.94 2.93 2.92 2.91 2.90 2.89 2.88 2.87 2.86 2.85 2.84 2.83 2.82 2.81 2.80 2.79 ACT 10 10 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 13 13 14 14 14 SAT 510 520 530 540 540 550 560 570 580 580 590 600 610 620 620 630 640 650 660 660 670 GPA 2.78 2.77 2.76 2.75 2.74 2.73 2.72 2.71 2.70 2.69 2.68 2.67 2.66 2.65 2.64 2.63 2.62 2.61 2.60 2.59 2.58 ACT 14 14 15 15 15 15 15 16 16 16 16 16 17 17 17 17 17 18 18 18 18 SAT 680 690 700 700 710 720 730 740 740 750 760 770 780 780 790 800 810 820 820 830 840 GPA 2.57 2.56 2.55 2.54 2.53 2.52 2.51 2.50 2.49 2.48 2.47 2.46 2.45 2.44 2.43 2.42 2.41 2.40 2.39 2.38 2.37 ACT 18 19 19 19 19 19 20 20 20 20 20 21 21 21 21 21 22 22 22 22 22 SAT 850 860 860 870 880 890 900 900 910 920 930 940 940 950 960 970 980 980 990 1000 1010 GPA 2.36 2.35 2.34 2.33 2.32 2.31 2.30 2.29 2.28 2.27 2.26 2.25 2.24 2.23 2.22 2.21 2.20 2.19 2.18 2.17 2.16 ACT 23 23 23 23 23 24 24 24 24 24 25 25 25 25 25 26 26 26 26 26 27 SAT 1020 1020 1030 1040 1050 1060 1060 1070 1080 1090 1100 1100 1110 1120 1130 1140 1140 1150 1160 1170 1180 GPA 2.15 2.14 2.13 2.12 2.11 2.10 2.09 2.08 2.07 2.06 2.05 2.04 2.03 2.02 2.01 2.00 ACT 27 27 27 27 28 28 28 28 28 29 29 29 29 29 30 30 SAT 1180 1190 1200 1210 1220 1220 1230 1240 1250 1260 1260 1270 1280 1290 1300 1300 **Below 2.00 does not qualify for regular admission *3.0 and above qualifies with any ACT or SAT score What is an Impacted Program? An impacted major or program is one where more applications are received from eligible students during the initial filing period than the campus can enroll. These high-demand majors or programs will have additional admission criteria above the minimum CSU admissions standards CSU Campus First-Time Freshmen Bakersfield Channel Islands Chico Dominguez Hills East Bay Fresno Fullerton Humboldt Long Beach Los Angeles Maritime Academy Monterey Bay Northridge Pomona Sacramento San Bernardino San Diego San Francisco San José San Luis Obispo San Marcos Sonoma Stanislaus Not Campus Impacted Not Campus Impacted Freshman Not Campus Impacted Not Campus Impacted Freshman Freshman Freshman Freshman Freshman Not Campus Impacted Freshman Freshman Freshman Freshman Freshman Freshman Freshman Freshman Freshman Freshman Freshman Not Campus Impacted What are the application deadlines and are they the same for all schools? The deadline to submit an application to a Cal State is November 30th. Some schools will accept applications past this date, BUT changes every year and there is NO guarantee that the school in which you are interested will be accepting late applications. The applications for all of the impacted schools are due by November 30th, NO EXCEPTIONS!! Certain schools also require you to take the SAT/ACT by October and will not accept a November or December sitting. CSUMentor can give you information on these particular schools. This generally applies to the impacted schools. Which is the BEST CSU campus for me? Here are some questions you should ask yourself: What are your academic and professional ambitions? Does the campus offer your major? Do you prefer attending a small campus versus a large one? Do you prefer a campus in a big city, or one that is in a rural community? If you enjoy an extracurricular activity or particular varsity sport or sports, does the campus offer it? The CSU Matching Assistant can help you find the campus that is right for YOU!! Helpful CSU Websites www.Californiacolleges.edu can help you learn about career planning www.assist.org to learn more about different majors offered www.CSUMentor.com to view and apply for the different schools Private Colleges and Universities Can Search on Naviance, www.collegeboard.com and search engines on our website Many colleges use the Common Application available at www.commonapp.org Most require letters of recommendation Most require essays Most require official transcripts Remember to send test scores Community Colleges in CA There are over 110 colleges to choose from Each school has different specialties to offer Why Choose Community College? Excellent value in education (Quality education at low cost) Transfer to a 4 year college or University at the Junior level Learn job skills and training Pursue and explore various subjects while deciding a major or career Begin college career while remaining in your home community Low cost of tuition $46 per unit Transfer Programs Community Colleges offer a full range of lower division general education courses for UC/CSU bound students Counselors are available to assist students in choosing transferable courses Many community colleges offer written transfer guarantee programs Student may enter UC/CSU’s at the Junior level Occupational Programs Community Colleges offer a number of quality training programs for well paying jobs Career and Technical programs provide students with entry level and upgraded skills needed Upon completion of program students earn Certificates of Achievements and courses can be applied to and A.A Degree Community Colleges with Dormitories Sierra College: Rocklin, CA Feather River College: Quincy, CA Lassen College: Susanville, CA College of the Redwoods: Eureka, CA Reedley College: Reedley, CA Shasta College: Redding, CA Yuba College: Marysville, CA College of Siskiyous: Weed, CA Taft College: Taft, CA West Hills College: Coalinga, CA Columbia College: Sonora, CA 4 Basic Types of Financial Aid GRANTS Federal or state gift assistance with no obligation for work or repayment LOANS Providing funds now, but with a future repayment obligation SCHOLARSHIPS Gift assistance with no obligation for work or repayment WORK-STUDY Part-time work while attending the institution 4 Steps to apply for Financial Aid 1. 2. 3. 4. Estimating your financial eligibility Filing a FAFSA form with the federal government, Due March 2nd Get an understanding of the types of financial aid available The Student Aid Report (SAR), award packages, and funds disbursement