Welcome Parents

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Welcome Parents!!!

• Class of 2010
• Senior Parent Night

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Counselor Connection

• A-Cam Mr. Sam Hernandez
• Can-Fe Ms. Katrina Johangiry
• Ff-Ho Mr. Anthony Cummings
• Hp-Mc Mrs. LaShonn Finney
• Md-Pl Ms. Cathi Creeden
• Pm-Sh Mrs. Amber Thompson
• Si-Z Mr. John Richardson Mr. Ryan
  Sanchez-Interim Counselor
• Counseling Direct Number [phone]

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4 Systems of Higher Education
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Community College Route
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High School to 4-Year
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How Do I Become Eligible for UC Admissions ?
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Paths to the University of California 1.
Eligibility in the Local Context (ELC) 2.
Statewide Context 3. Examination
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Eligibility in the Local Context

• ELC Office selects top 4
• -Complete 11 units that include
• 1 unit of history/social science
• 3 units of English
• 3 units of mathematics
• 1 unit of laboratory science
• 1 unit of language other than English
• 2 units chosen from among the remaining
  a-g
• Students who do not complete at least 11 of the
  15 a-g requirements will not be considered for
  ELC

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Statewide ContextUC Eligibility Requirements

• A-G Subject
• Scholarship (GPA)
• Examinations

• PATH TO UC

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A-G SUBJECTS Years Required for College
Admissions
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A
Language other 2 Than English
Social 2 Science

B
F
English 4
Visual/Performing 1 Arts
C
G
Mathematics 3
College Prep. 1
D
Laboratory 2 Sciences
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GPA/COURSES that prepareYou for COLLEGE!

• GPA is determined by grades earned in the a-g
  subjects taken in the last three years of high
  school
• Honors (H)/Advanced Placement (AP) Courses UC
  assigns extra points to UC certified (H) and AP
  courses taken in the last three years of high
  school that are passed with a grade of C or better

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Courses that prepare YOU for College

• Advanced Placement (AP) Exam a score of 3 or
  higher grants credit towards subject credit,
  graduation credit,or college credit.
• Concurrent Enrollment refers to college courses
  that are transferable to the University that
  students can take while in high school. Grades
  of C or better earned at the community college
  earn an extra grade point like H/AP courses.
  (www.rcc.edu)

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Exams 2009/10

• PSAT
• (Preliminary Exam- Shorter Version of SAT)
• - Critical Reasoning
• - Math
• - Writing
• ACT
• - Reading Comprehension
  
• - Math
• - Social Science
• - Science Reasoning
• PLUS
• - Writing

• SAT Reasoning Test
• - Critical Reasoning
• - Math
• - Writing
• SAT Subject Tests
• 2 Subjects of students choice
• (Math II, Literature, History, Science, Language
  Other than English, etc.)

Exams must be completed by December,
2009!!! Registration Deadline October 31, 2009
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Minimum vs. Competitive

• GPA
• Exams
• Total of Semesters (UC approved courses)
• www.ucop.edu/doorways
• Total of H/AP
• Strength of Senior Year

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Personal Elements

• Personal Statement
• Extracurricular Activities

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Personal Statement

• An opportunity for applicants to provide
  information that supports and enhances the
  application review process
• Adds clarity, richness and meaning to their
  application
• Enables applicant to make the best possible case
  for admission
• An admission decision is never based on the
  content of the personal statement alone.

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Personal Statement Prompts

• Describe the world you come fromfor example,
  your family, Community or schooland tell us how
  your world has shaped your dreams and
  aspirations.
• 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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Page 3 from the UC Application
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Cost of Colleges/Universities

• Tuition Books Total Cost
• UC 10,000 26,000
• CSU 7,000 20,000
• CC 1,200 4,000
• Indep. 17,000- 30,000-
• 49,000 60,000

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IMPORTANT DATES

• November 1st-30th Students apply
• January 1st- March 2nd Financial Aid
  (FAFSA)
• March Acceptance Letter
• March-April Offer Letter
• May 1st Student Intent to Register (SIR)

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NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic
Association)www.ncaastudent.org

• Division I- 16 Core Courses
• 4 years of English                            
• 3 years of mathematics (Algebra I or
  higher)                            
• 2 years of natural/physical science (one must be
  a lab science)                            
• 1 year of additional English, math or
  science                            
• 2 years of social studies                     
• 4 years of additional core courses (from any area
  listed above, or from foreign language,
  nondoctrinal religion or philosophy)

• Division II- 14 Core Courses
• 3 years of English                            
• 2 years of mathematics (Algebra I or
• higher)                            
• 2 years of natural/physical science (one
• must be a lab                           
    
• 2 year of additional English, math or
  science                            
• 2 years of social studies                        
  
• 3 years of additional core courses (from any area
  listed above, or from foreign language,
  nondoctrinal religion or philosophy)

Must also take SAT or ACT
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Transcripts

• Official Transcripts are embossed with the school
  seal and signed by the Registrar.
• Official Transcripts can be obtained by
  submitting a request to the registrars office.
• Unofficial Transcripts will not be accepted in
  place of official transcripts.

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College Systems - UC specifics

• UC SAT Reasoning/ACT and SAT Subject tests must
  be taken by Dec 2009
• Apply on-line from Nov. 1- 30, 2009
• UC website www.ucop.edu/pathways
• Write your Personal Statement write and
  rewrite!
• Write for an admissions readers attention
• Have someone read it who doesnt know you well
• Begin with Prompt 2 first might be easier to
  get started
• Begin working on your UC application October 1,
  but DO NOT send until November 1-30th

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California State University

• LOS ANGELES
• NORTHRIDGE
• DOMINGUEZ HILLS
• LONG BEACH
• BAKERSFIELD
• CAL POLY POMONA
• SAN BERNARDINO
• MONTEREY BAY
• CAL POLY SAN LUIS OBISPO
• SAN FRANCISCO
• SACRAMENTO
• CHANNEL ISLANDS

EAST BAY CHICO SONOMA MARITIME SAN
JOSE FRESNO SAN MARCOS STANISLAUS HUMBOLT SAN
DIEGO FULLERTON
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CSU Entrance Requirements

• A-G Subject
• Minimum 2.0gpa
• Examinations

• CSU Bound

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College Systems- CSU Specifics

• 23 Campuses
• Must complete A-G Course Requirements
• 2.0 minimum GPA
• DO NOT have to take the writing portion of the
  SAT Reasoning or the ACT
• Exams must be completed by December 2009
• Apply online at www.csumentor.com October
  1-November 30

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EOP-Equal Opportunity Program

• Designed to improve access and retention of
  historically low-income and educationally
  disadvantaged students.
• The program provides admission and academic
  assistance to EOP-eligible undergraduate
  students.
• In many cases, the program offers financial
  assistance to eligible students.

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Private/Out of State Schools

• Private www.aiccu.edu
• Out of State www.petersons.com
• Check out the schools particular website to
  apply
• They will have their own deadlines for admission,
  so you must check
• Research cost (some have their own financial aid
  process)

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College Systems Private Schools

• Check out the schools particular website to
  apply.
• They will have their own deadlines for admission,
  so you must check.
• Research cost (some have their own financial aid
  process).
• Most will require a letter of recommendation from
  your students counselor so have your
  son/daughter see their counselor ASAP if they
  have not already done so.

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College Systems- Community College
Specifics

• Over 100 in the State of California
• Must be 18 years of age or a High School Graduate
• Transfer to a 4-Year University upon completion
  of General Education Reqs.
• Community College IS your first 2 years of
  college.

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Sources of Financial Aid

• Federal government
• State government
• Colleges and universities
• Private agencies, companies, foundations, and
  your parents employers

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Types of Aid

• Gift Aid - Grants or scholarships that do not
  need to be repaid
• Work - Money earned by the student as payment
  for a job on or off campus
• Loans - Borrowed money to be paid back,
  usually with interest

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FAFSA Filing Tips

• Gather necessary documents ahead of time
• Complete a FAFSA on the Web Worksheet available
• www.fafsa.ed.gov
• Allow ample time to complete form for submission
  by deadline
• Check the FAFSA for accuracy prior to submission
• Save all work periodically
• Sign the application using student and at least
  one parents PIN
• Print out a copy of the FAFSA before submitting
  data
• Keep a copy of the Submission Confirmation Page

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FAFSA Information and Tips

• File early, but no later than March 2, 2010
• Use estimated 2009 income information if taxes
  are not complete at time of FAFSA submission
• Student and at least one parent whose information
  is reported must complete and sign the FAFSA

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Estimated Financial Aid Eligibility

• You can use FAFSA4caster to learn about the
  financial aid process and get an early estimate
  of your eligibility for federal student aid.
• www.fafsa.ed.gov and link to fafsa4caster.

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Scholarship/Financial Aid Websites

• www.fafsa.ed.gov
• www.fastweb.com
• www.finaid.org
• www.scholarshipexperts.com

BEWARE of SCAMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Useful Websites

• www.statfinder.ucop.edu
• www.universityofcalifornia.edu
• www.ucop.edu/doorways
• www.collegeboard.com
• www.cnusd.k12.ca.us/centennial-hs

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Questions
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THANK YOU!!!