Transcript Welcome To SRVHS College Information Evening School Code CEEB :1 College Application Essentials Topics covered in this workshop include:  How To Apply  Eligibility: Subject, Examination, GPA.

Welcome To
SRVHS College
Information Evening
School Code CEEB :
050725
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College Application Essentials
Topics covered in this workshop include:
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How To Apply
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Eligibility: Subject, Examination, GPA Requirements
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Transcripts
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ELC UC
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Application cycle
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Applying to Private Institutions
 Early decision – binding
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Community College
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UCLA Student Affairs Advisor
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Questions and Answers
 Early action – non binding
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How to Apply
(Refer to College Application Checklist)
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UC/CSU on line application preferred
UC/CSU first download from WEB
UC www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply
October 1 – Website Opened, Nov 1-30 Submit
See Apply On-Line Brochure
CSU www.csumentor.edu Oct 1- Nov 30
Cal Poly early admission filing period Oct 1 – 31 must declare a major
Need:
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Transcript for reference
CP Weighted; it is an estimate
Copies available in Career Center
Make a copy of on-line application for records
For Private Schools
Be aware of deadlines - Part 1 or Part 2
Student needs to complete Part 1 before requesting secondary school report and
letters
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SAT code for CSU Mentor is 3594
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is our school code? 050725
What is my rank? We do not Rank (See School Profile)
Class Size for Senior Class? 525
Documenting Community College Courses? Beginning Fall 2007, we will not place CCC on the high
school transcript. However, document college courses on college application.
Send college transcript to college you will attend. Click college for grade level put 2 grades for college
class.
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Eligibility UC/CSU
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Subject Requirements
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Examination Requirements
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Grade Point Average
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Check Eligibility Index
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Minimum“a-g” Subject Requirements
Grade of “C” or Better
See courses on transcript with letter “p” in front of them
Reference “a-g” Handout given to students
a. History/Social Science - 2 years
b. English - 4 years
c. Mathematics - 3 years
d. Laboratory Science - 2 years, many majors require more
e. Language Other Than English - 2 years
f. Visual and Performing Arts - 1 year approved courses from a
singular performing arts area
g. College Preparatory Elective - 1 year
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“a-g” Subject Requirements
UC vs. CSU Course Requirement Comparison
The University of California and California State University have
agreed to adopt the same pattern of courses; however, there will
continue to be different admissions practices in some cases.
Community college courses must be noted on the self-report,
reference course number and where course was taken i.e. Bus 109
Intro to Business @ DVC.
Documenting College Courses:
For CSU document grade for 2 semesters (Fall & Spring)
Business 109
Fall – B
Spring – B
For UC document grade only once (semester taken)
If taken in fall, put grade under fall only
Business 109
Fall – B
Spring –
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Examination Requirements
(for students entering 2008)
SAT Reasoning Test or ACT for UC/CSU: UC uses highest scores in
critical reading, math and writings + 2 subject tests.
CSU uses critical reading + math (writing score not included)
UC/Two Different Subject Tests
- Example of subject test: English literature,
foreign language, science, or social studies, math II C
Check individual school for accepted completion date of testing requirement
Cal Poly prefers October – last SAT date
Send SAT scores directly from College Board
for CSU use #3594 will send to all CSU’s
UC send to each campus to which you apply
If ACT taken, send scores: www.act.org. When scores are requested, entire testing
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history is sent; however, schools use best scores.
Sending a Transcript?
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UC/CSU applications require self report. Do not send transcripts at
time of application. Schools will notify student if requesting 7th
semester transcript (January).
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Send AP Test Scores, transcript from high school in June and any
community college work with Intent to Register. (School you have
chosen to attend)
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University credit is granted for Adv Placement test scores of 3 or
higher
For a campus by campus listing of how credit is applied see
www.ucop.edu/pathways
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Go to collegeboard.org for information regarding other schools &
granting AP credit.
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Sending a Transcript?
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Grades must be maintained in the senior year or the
acceptance may be rescinded.
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If an academic class is dropped after the application
has been submitted, the student must notify each
university to which he/she has applied.
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Transcript can be obtained from the Registrar for
$2.00 each. Student must fill out transcript request
form and provide self-addressed stamped envelope.
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Transcript sent through Docufide – Order online for
$7.00.
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UC/CSU Grade Point Average
 Calculated beginning in 10th grade in approved
courses only (a-g)
 Additional grade points given for grades of C or
better in approved honors, Advanced
Placement
 Additional grade points given for UCtransferable college courses
 Repeating classes – report all grades for UC system
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UC Personal Statement
Questions
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Respond to two prompts
Maximum of 1,000 words total
May respond to one prompt at greater length,
shorter response not less than 250 words.
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UC Personal Statement Questions
Prompt #1 - Describe the world you come from –
for example, your family, community or
school – tell us how your world has shaped
your dreams and aspirations.
Prompt #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?
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UC Eligibility Index
A student meets the Scholarship Requirement if he or she
achieves the GPA (3.0 minimum in California) and test
score total indicated in the Eligibility Index.
“A – G” GPA
UC Score Total
3.00 – 3.04
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3.05 – 3.09
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Refer to Eligibility Index online at
www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/scholarshipreq
You will see a Test Score Translation Table
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CSU Eligibility Index
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A student meets the scholarship
requirement if he or she achieves the GPA
of 2.0 (minimum) and test score indicated
in the eligibility index.
You will be required to meet higher
admission requirements for impacted
campuses and programs.
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What is the eligibility index?
Use this formula to see if your grade point average and test scores meet the required eligibility index:
SAT Scores:
grades)
(GPA x 800) + your SAT Total
Your high school GPA (All approved college prep “a-g” courses taken in 10th,11th and 12th
My index is _________
ACT Scores:
grades)
(GPA x 200) = 10 x ACT Composite)
Your high school GPA (All approved college prep “a-g” courses taken in 10th, 11th and 12th
My index is _________
*The CSU will not include the SAT or ACT writing scores in the Eligibility Index for 2007-08 admissions
decision.
California residents must have a minimum index of 2900 using SAT scores or 694 using ACT scores.
Non-California residents must have a minimum index of 3502 using SAT scores or 842 using ACT scores.
California Resident Eligibility Index Examples
GPA
ACT Composite
SAT Total
Score
Score
3.0
No minimum score required
2.8
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660
2.6
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820
2.4
22
980
2.2
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1140
2.0
30
1300
For the complete Eligibility Index tables for California resident and nonresident students go to
www.csumentor.edu
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CSU Eligibility Index
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Eligibility does not mean admission –
must be competitive
Check specific campuses for impacted majors
and programs
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CSU Entry Level Math (ELM)
English Placement Test (EPT)
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Exception through STAR test or SAT
score of 550 or better in math and critical
reading
Math exception may also be achieved in
successful completion of senior level
math class beyond Algebra 2
Non-Exempt students will be required to
take placement test in Spring on a CSU
campus
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Transcripts and Self Report
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UC/CSU require self report at time of application
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Obtain unofficial transcript from Career Center for reference
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How to read transcript for UC/CSU:
All “a – g” courses will need to be reported for application purposes. However,
only “a-g” courses taken in 10 - 11 grade will be computed for UC/CSU GPA.
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The estimated UC/CSU GPA can be found on the transcript: CP Weighted. Each
campus may compute a different GPA.
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Courses with a P in front of them denote college prep and H denotes honors
credit.These are the only courses to be reported.
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Each university may take only a certain number of H courses.
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Transcript Example
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P
P
P
P
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English 10 Adv
Symphonic Band
Spanish 3
Algebra 2 Adv
Net Sports – (Not A-G Subject)
PH Chemistry Honors
PH European History AP
N Leadership – (Not A-G Subject)
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Eligibility in the Local Context
for the UC
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The top four percent of students at each
participating California high school are
designated UC-eligible. UC has identified
ELC students and assigned an ELC number.
SRVHS ELC students have already been
notified and a file has been started by the UC
system.
Students must still complete Subject and
Examination Requirements
ELC information available at
www.ucop.edu/sas/elc
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Application Cycle
● UC Fall filing period is between November 1 – 30. May go
online Oct 1, but can not submit before Nov 1.
● CSU October 1 – November 30
● CSU Cal Poly Early Decision Oct 31 Deadline
DO NOT WAIT UNTIL NOVEMBER 30 TO
APPLY
● Students should keep each campus informed of any changes
in information reported on application.
● Check at time of application for housing recommendation
● Students must respond to all inquiries for information from
each campus.
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Application Cycle, cont’d
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Each campus reviews applications in a comprehensive manner.
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Fee UC $60 each campus, CSU $55 each campus
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Most admission decisions for freshmen are sent out between
March 1 and March 30. CSU may be earlier.
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Many campuses have online access to admissions decisions.
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Students must submit their intent to register (to one campus
only) by May 1.
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Request final transcript from Registrar by graduation date.
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Applying to Private Institutions
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GPA, test scores, extracurricular, essays,
recommendations, strength of program, interview
Obtain application online or request paper from school
Common application available for many schools
Check for supplemental application
Web Site www.commonapp.org
Check application deadlines and testing requirements
Early Action/Early Decision
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Applying to Private Institutions
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Secondary School reports and Letters of
Recommendation
Provide counselor with:
Resume, Parent Brag Sheet (in Career Center)
Provide self-addressed stamped envelope
Request transcripts from registrar ($2.00 each) or
Docufide $7.00
Send test scores from College Board, ACT
Provide additional stamped envelope along with midyear report. Give mid-year report to counselor in Dec.
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Applying to Private Institutions
Be mindful regarding Thanksgiving and
winter break. Counselors and registrar
will not be able to process letters of
recommendation or transcripts after
December 17th, if needed for January 1st
deadline.
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Community College
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Eligible if 18 years of age or high
school diploma
Apply in spring of senior year
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Check if housing is available
Check assessment dates for specific
colleges
Math and English Assessment for DVC
done at SRVHS in March
Do not need SAT or ACT
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Resources for Information
ACT - Administrators of the ACT exam
www.act.org
College Board - Administrators of the SAT
Reasoning Test, SAT Subject Tests, and Advanced
Placement exams
www.collegeboard.org,
www.collegeboard.org/ap,
www.californiacolleges.edu,
www.aiccu.edu – California Independent Colleges, &
www.cccco.edu – California Community Colleges
Financial Aid Workshop will be held in January
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NCAA Eligibility
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College bound student athletes should refer to
the Clearinghouse web site for eligibility
requirements and application process
www.ncaa.org/eligibility/cbsa
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Be sure to send SAT/ACT scores directly to
NCAA
The NCAA Guide for the College Bound
Student Athlete is available online
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Good Luck!!
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