Welcome Seniors!!!

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Welcome Seniors!!!
Judy Park Caryn Ramirez College Career
Counselors
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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.
• UCs take the highest sitting (with Writing)
• SAT Subject Tests check to see if your major
  requires any

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University of California
Apply at Admission.universityofcalifornia.edu
10 campuses across CA, but only 9 undergraduate
campuses!
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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!!

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UC ELIGIBILITY

• A-G Requirements
• Examination Requirements SAT Reasoning or ACT
  plus Writing
• UC Eligibility Index
• At least 3.0 GPA

• Apply
• November 1st-30th!
• This is a firm deadline

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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

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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 isnt required until June.
• UC schools DO NOT require letters of
  recommendation.
• Make sure you have copies of everything you
  submit.

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California State University
Apply at Csumentor.org
23 Campuses across California!
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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

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What is an Impacted Program?
CSU Campus First-Time Freshmen
Bakersfield Not Campus Impacted
Channel Islands Not Campus Impacted
Chico Freshman
Dominguez Hills Not Campus Impacted
East Bay Not Campus Impacted
Fresno Freshman
Fullerton Freshman
Humboldt Freshman
Long Beach Freshman
Los Angeles Freshman
Maritime Academy Not Campus Impacted
Monterey Bay Freshman
Northridge Freshman
Pomona Freshman
Sacramento Freshman
San Bernardino Freshman
San Diego Freshman
San Francisco Freshman
San José Freshman
San Luis Obispo Freshman
San Marcos Freshman
Sonoma Freshman
Stanislaus Not Campus Impacted

• 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

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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.

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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!!

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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

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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

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Community Colleges in CA

• There are over 110 colleges to choose from
• Each school has different specialties to offer

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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

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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/CSUs at the Junior level

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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

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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

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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

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4 Steps to apply for Financial Aid

1. Estimating your financial eligibility
2. Filing a FAFSA form with the federal government,
   Due March 2nd
3. Get an understanding of the types of financial
   aid available
4. The Student Aid Report (SAR), award packages, and
   funds disbursement

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GOOD LUCK!!!

• Please feel free to come visit, ask questions,
  and let us know how things are going.