Transcript Welcome Class of 2013

Karine
Turdjian
Counselor
Clark Magnet
High School
Susan
Howe
Counselor
PSTA College Information Night
September 18, 2014
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Agenda
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Paying for College
Estimated College Cost Comparison
Senior Timeline
UC vs CSU vs Private
College Entrance Exams – SAT/ACT
College Application Process
 CSU Mentor, UCOP, Private
What Can Students Do?
Annual GUSD College-Career Fair
Senior Assembly for students on Oct. 9, per. 3
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Paying for College
We will cover:
 Financial Aid
 Federal
 State
 Scholarships
 Grants
 Student Loans
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Paying for College
Financial Aid
Free Application for Federal
FAFSA
November 5, 2014
January 1, 2015
March 2, 2015
www.FAFSA.gov
October 9, 2014
Student Aid
Financial Aid Workshop at Clark (tentatively)
Filing period opens for FAFSA
Deadline for FAFSA to be eligible for Cal Grant
State - Cal Grant
Ask your student for Parent Authorization for
Cal Grant GPA Verification letter
December, 2014
Students’ GPA will be electronically submitted by
Clark counselors unless you tell us not to
March 2, 2015
Deadline for Cal Grant application
www.WebGrants4Students.org
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Paying for College
Scholarships and Grants
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“Free” money, does not need to be paid back
Offered by: Federal, state and city governments, community
organizations, private companies, unions, non-profit organizations,
colleges and universities, parents’ employer
Look out for scams
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handout)
Never pay money to apply for a scholarship
Various criteria
 Religion, ethnicity, community service, gender and much more
 Financial need
www.FastWeb.com
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Paying for College
Student Loans
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Things to consider
 Interest rate, APR
 Fixed vs. variable
 Co-signer
 Fees
 Enrollment Requirements
 Payments, during school or after graduation
Shop around for loans, i.e. from schools vs. banks
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Estimated College Cost Comparison
Average Annual Costs
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In state residents
 $20,858 – 4-year public college or university
 $51,298 – 4-year private college or university
Out of state residents
 $43,858 – 4-year public college or university
 $51,298 – 4-year private college or university
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Senior Timeline
Handout
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Please refer to this handout on a regular basis
If you misplace it, you can find it on the Clark
website
 www.ClarkMagnet.net – Counselor’s Corner
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UC vs CSU vs Private
University of California
UC’S
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10 campuses
Research based
Larger classes
Extremely competitive
Minimum GPA to apply is 3.0 for CA residents
SAT/ACT scores vary from campus to campus
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UC vs CSU vs Private
California State Universities
CSU’S
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23 campuses
Applied Learning
Smaller classes
Less competitive
Minimum GPA to apply to CSULA and CSUN is 2.0
for Glendale residents who have resided in CA for
a minimum of one year
With 3.0 GPA and above, admission to CSULA and
CSUN is assured with any SAT/ACT score (except
impacted majors)
Other CSU’s may require higher GPA’s and higher
SAT’s
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UC vs CSU vs Private
Privates
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More expensive
Applied and research based
Smaller classes
Minimum GPA to apply is 3.0
High SAT/ACT scores
Early Decision/Early Action admission varies
from campus to campus
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College Entrance Exams
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Must be taken by December of senior year.
Juniors
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should plan to take the SAT/ACT the spring of their Jr. year
SAT
SAT II Subject Test (optional)
ACT with Writing
Don’t forget to ask the College Board to send your SAT
scores to the colleges of your choice.
Note: Colleges will accept scores up through December
even though applications have been submitted earlier
Note: It is not necessary to take both the SAT and ACT
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College Entrance Exams
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SAT vs ACT
SAT
ACT
Math
English
Writing
Math
English
Science
Colleges usually don’t
count the writing.
Stronger focus on
vocabulary.
Tends to be more
straightforward.
Is more of a “big picture”
exam…total score vs.
individual sections
College Application Process
UC’s
www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply
CSU (Cal States)
www.csumentor.edu
August 1, 2014
November 1-30, 2014
March 15-30, 2015
May 1, 2015
July 1, 2015
Application Opens
Application Submission Period for Fall 2015
Notification of Fall 2015 Admission Decisions
Deadline to submit the Statement of Intent to Register
Final Transcripts due at campus admissions office
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College Application Process
UC: The Personal Statement
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2 Prompts, students must address both
1,000 words or less
View as a personal interview on paper
Click on the
“Tips” box
www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/personalstatement/index.html
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College Application Process
UC: The Personal Statement
Statement #1:
Describe the world you come from — for example, your family,
community or school — and tell us how your world has shaped your
dreams and aspirations.
Statement #2:
Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution
or experience that is important to you. What about this quality or
accomplishment makes you proud and how does it relate to the person
you are?
Additional Comments:
Use this space to tell us anything else you want us to know
about you and your academic record that you have not had
the opportunity to describe elsewhere in the application.
Limit your response to 550 words or less.
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College Application Process
Do not include any letters of recommendations,
copies of awards, transcripts or samples of your
creative work with your application. They will not
be reviewed or returned to you.
If took college courses during your high school
career, list the courses in the appropriate
subject area/term. Make sure to submit an
official transcript for your college courses by
July 1st, 2015.
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College Application Process
Honors/Advanced Placement courses will be given
an extra point for a grade of C or higher.
AP level courses will also receive college credit
for a score of 3 or better (depending on the
institution) on the AP exam. A maximum of 8 AP
courses can be credited.
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College Application Process
UC: The Personal Statement
Your personal statement should describe who you
are, as your own unique individual. It is a forum
for you to explain how factors outside your
school environment have made you into the
person that you are today. DO NOT repeat any
information that has already been included in the
application previously.
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College Application Process
UC: What is ELC?
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The Local Context (ELC) program is designed to recognize
the academic accomplishment of students in light of their
high school environment at the end of their junior year.
How is ELC Determined?
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ELC identifies qualified students from among the top 9%
of each participating California high school using the
student’s self-reported academic record.
Applicants who meet the minimum course requirements and
have a GPA that meets or exceeds the benchmark GPA for
their high school are ELC.
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College Application Process
Private Colleges
Obtain a Green Folder from Mrs. Bondy
Snack/Lunch/Enrichment/After School
Most Private Colleges Use Common Application
www.commonapp.org
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Check for Application Submission Deadlines (vary by college)
Thoroughly complete student part of the application
Send an Invitation to your counselor to submit your school
report and to 2 teachers for a letter of recommendation
These invitations should be sent no later than November 7th, to
allow adequate time for a good letter of recommendation.
FAFSA and Cal Grant deadline is March 2 (some colleges may
have their own deadline for FAFSA for scholarship purpose).
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Meet all deadlines!!!
College Application Process
Letter of Recommendation
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Scholarship organizations and private
colleges/universities ask for a letter of recommendation
from your counselor/teachers. To better assist you with
a good letter of recommendation you must:
 Complete Student Information Sheet aka Brag Sheet
thoroughly…not just one line;
Available at www.ClarkMagnet.net (counselor’s corner)
 Provide the completed Brag Sheet to your
counselor/teacher with plenty of time to prepare your
letter of recommendation (Please write legibly or type
out your information).
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What Can Students Do?
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Take a challenging course schedule each year and do well
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Take advantage of other academic opportunities
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Take initiative in pursuing their passions and interests
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Get involved in activities at school and in their communities
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Explore leadership opportunities at school, in activities, in
the family, and in the community
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Students should strive to do their best in all things
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Go online and research colleges, universities and scholarships 23
College Fair
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October 22, 2014
Glendale Civic Auditorium
1401 N. Verdugo Rd.
Glendale, CA 91208
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5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
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Free Admission
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Free Parking
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Financial Aid Seminars for parents available
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Over 100 colleges and universities will be represented
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College Fair
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October 22, 2014
Glendale Civic Auditorium
1401 N. Verdugo Rd.
Glendale, CA 91208
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5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
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Free Admission
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Free Parking
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Financial Aid Seminars for parents available
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Over 100 colleges and universities will be represented
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College Fair
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October 22, 2014
Glendale Civic Auditorium
1401 N. Verdugo Rd.
Glendale, CA 91208
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5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
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Free Admission
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Free Parking
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Financial Aid Seminars for parents available
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Over 100 colleges and universities will be represented
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Counselor’s Presentation
Q&A
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