Transcript CSU Application Workshop 2014 - San Marcos Unified School District
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CSU Application Workshop
Eligibility, Tips, Common Mistakes, then free time on computers.
Calculating your UC/CSU GPA
First look only at 10 th & 11 th grade Palomar Courses: A semester grade in an A-G approved weighted college course should be counted as 2 weighted grades. (refer to UC doorways website: https://doorways.ucop.edu/list/ ) Put a line through all non-college prep classes (Team Sports, TA, Woodshop) Repeated courses must be exact same level and title
Eligibility Calculator
Once you have calculated your GPA compare it on the Eligibility Index.
SAT is and
Reading
Comprehension
Math
test scores combined (no Writing).
California Resident Eligibility Index
GPA 3.0
2.8
2.6
2.4
2.2
ACT Composite Score
No Minimum
14 18 22 26 SAT Total Score
No Minimum
660 820 980 1140 2.0
30 1300
Tips
Keep your username and password written down somewhere. You can save applications and log on later to complete.
Use High School transcript in order to enter in class information- INCLUDE 9
th
GRADE CLASSES AND GRADES. Do not send transcript unless requested. Check 1 st transcript.
page of application to see when school requires You will find your SSID on top of your SMHS transcript (called state ID) Submit one full application for one CSU before starting any other applications- it will then prepopulate general info Be sure to enter in the high schools that you have attended and Palomar (Under the College Info Tab) if you took a class there.
You are attending San Marcos High School in San Marcos, Ca NOT Santa Barbara or Texas.
For “Teacher Credential Program” enter “not interested”- credential program is after BA/BS When entering in test information be sure to include scores. If you are taking a test in the future (Oct/Nov) put that date on your application and leave your score blank When taking SAT test use the code 3594 to send scores to ALL CSU campuses. Scores must be sent directly from College Board. If you have listed a CSU campus as an ACT score report recipient, you can use the ACT Scores Manager through CSU Mentor to release your score to additional campuses. Before you can use the ACT Scores Manager, you must first have arranged for your scores to be sent to a CSU campus.
Letters of recommendation are not accepted for the CSU’s.
Each CSU campus will ask you to create an account with
their system. Do it and keep track of your password and username and check back at least once a week.
Create a professional email address that you will check. This is the official communication method of CSU. Check
your spam folder!!!!!!
Track application status, “To Do” items, and Due Dates through campus accounts and email.
Some CSU’s are now asking for 7 th campus.
semester transcripts. Do not send transcripts unless requested to do so by a specific CSU mentor uses pop-ups to display information; Please configure your browser or system settings to allow pop-ups At the end of the school year, you must arrange to send your final, official transcript from SMHS, as well as any other educational institution you have attended.
All transcript requests go through the Registrar in the counseling office (Ms. Brahy).
Entry Status
Select the option that pertains to you:
1.
Graduating high school senior with no college credit 2.
3.
Graduating senior with college credit (if you completed Palomar courses and/or scored 3 or better on AP exams) Dates of SMHS Attendance: 08/2011-
06/2015
Adding courses
Choose the school that they were taken at (SMHS or Palomar) Choose the grade level, year, title and semester course with 2 grades given for a full academic year.
Choose the grade for each semester (if you repeated a D or F only report the new grade and not the D or F).
Must be the exact same class! (ex. D in honors or AP course must be included even if made up with a college prep course) Designate if it was an honors course only if there is a star on the left of the course on your high school transcript.
CANNOT designate Bio (H), English (H), History (H), Geometry (H), or Algebra 2 (H) as an honors course
College courses (example: work experience)
Enter college name (Palomar) on the “College Information” page Make sure to select “College Course” in the Honors/AP/IB/College Course field You must only report one grade earned for a college course. The college course will be counted as two semesters of high school credit
List additional non a-g courses such as: Leadership (ASB), Yearbook, Woodshop, etc (if asked).
When completing the information on the Fee Waiver page IT MUST BE ACCURATE. It can only be submitted once.
Fee Waiver = 4 campus applications for free Can pay by credit card, check or money order (application fee $55.00) DO NOT submit the application today! Go home, have parent review application.
During the workshop you can use the “skip to another screen” tab to skip parent income information (go home and confirm info with parents before submitting app)
Senior Year Courses
Senior Schedule: Enter in 1 as “in progress”, 2 nd st semester courses semester as “planned” 12 th grade English course is listed as “CSU Expository Writing” If you listed a course on your application and then drop it, or earn a D or F in any senior year courses, you MUST notify the admissions office at each university to which you applied.
All acceptances are conditional; MUST earn C or better
EOP
EOP is a separate application. Great program for lower income, first generation college students (parents did not graduate from 4 year university). AVID and Dream Act students are encouraged to apply. Cannot start EOP app until you submit CSU app.
EOP provides orientation sessions, tutoring, advising, transitional support, EOP grants
EOP deadlines vary at each campus
PACE Promise
Have you been enrolled in the San Marcos Unified School District all 4 years?
Have you completed the A-G coursework with grades of “ C ” or better ?
Did you meet the CSU eligibility index? Have you taken the SAT Reasoning or ACT Exam?
You must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) starting January 1st.
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tudents must pass the EAP test in English and math during the 11
th
grade (taken during the STAR tests).
*YOU MUST SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO CSUSM*