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Welcome to the
Annual Kern County
College Night
Kern County College Night
Steering Committee
Sal Avalos
Kern County Superintendent of Schools
Joanne Barrick
Highland High School
Sheri Black
Taft College
Jeff Coomber
Kern County Superintendent of Schools
Hazel Ellis, Retired
Kern High School District
Christine Goedhart-Humphrey
Kern County Superintendent of Schools
Sue Granger-Dixon
Bakersfield College
Erin James
East High School
Katie Price
Bakersfield High School
Frank Ramirez
University of California, Merced
Linda Roberts
Kern County Superintendent of Schools
Vickie Spanos
Kern High School District
Desiree Von Flue
Kern Count Superintendent of Schools
Emily Walker
Kern County Superintendent of Schools
Wendy Ward
Bakersfield Adult School
Steve Watkin
California State University, Bakersfield
Kern County College Night
Sponsors
Kern County Educational &
Community Partners
• AERA Energy
• California State University,
Bakersfield
• The College Conundrum
• DeVry University
• Jostens
• Kern County
Superintendent of Schools
Office
• Kern Federal Credit Union
• Kern High School
Counselors’ Association
• Kern High School District
• March Consulting
• Taft College
• University of California,
Merced
• Univision
• Youth 2 Leaders Education
Foundation
THANK YOU!!!
Tonight you have the chance to
meet and speak with over 100
universities, colleges, trade
schools, and military
representatives
Did you know…
In 2012 over 437,000 students
were attending 1 of the 23 CSU
campuses.
What is financial aid?
Financial aid is money that is
given, paid or loaned to you
to help pay for your college.
The 3 main types of financial aid are:
1.
Grants & Scholarships - are given as
awards and do not require repayment.
2.
Loans - You are required to repay the
loans with interest and loan related
fees.
3.
Work-Study Employment - is on- campus
and approved off-campus employment which
allows you to earn money for your education.
Did you know…
You MUST submit a FAFSA in
order to receive ANY scholarships
and grants through the university
you are going to attend.
The Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) window for
application submission opens on
January 2nd
CA State Deadline: March 3rd
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Federal Deadline: June 30
Attend have questions on how
to fund your education? Attend
one of these sessions
Financial Aide
101
Truxtun Room
Session Times
5:30-6:15
6:30-7:15
Simplifying the
Scholarship
Search
Caliente Room
Session Times
5:30-6:15
6:30-7:15
Kern County College Night
Sponsors
Kern County Educational &
Community Partners
• AERA Energy
• California State University,
Bakersfield
• The College Conundrum
• DeVry University
• Jostens
• Kern County
Superintendent of Schools
Office
• Kern Federal Credit Union
• Kern High School
Counselors’ Association
• Kern High School District
• March Consulting
• Taft College
• University of California,
Merced
• Univision
• Youth 2 Leaders Education
Foundation
THANK YOU!!!
Do you know your “A-Gs?”
A. History/Social Science
(2 years)
B. English
(4 years)
C. Mathematics
(3 years, UC recommends 4)
D. Laboratory Science
(2 years, UC recommends 3)
E. Language Other than English
(2 years, UC recommends 3)
F. Visual/Performing Arts
(1 year)
G. College Preparatory Elective
(1 year)
Your Personal Statement can make or break your
chances at getting into the university of choice.
Find out how to effectively write your Personal
Statement by attending this session.
“How to Write the Perfect Personal
Statement”
Oleander Room
6:30-7:15
Kern County College Night
Steering Committee
Sal Avalos
Kern County Superintendent of Schools
Joanne Barrick
Highland High School
Sheri Black
Taft College
Jeff Coomber
Kern County Superintendent of Schools
Hazel Ellis, Retired
Kern High School District
Christine Goedhart-Humphrey
Kern County Superintendent of Schools
Sue Granger-Dixon
Bakersfield College
Erin James
East High School
Katie Price
Bakersfield High School
Frank Ramirez
University of California, Merced
Linda Roberts
Kern County Superintendent of Schools
Vickie Spanos
Kern High School District
Desiree Von Flue
Kern Count Superintendent of Schools
Emily Walker
Kern County Superintendent of Schools
Wendy Ward
Bakersfield Adult School
Steve Watkin
California State University, Bakersfield
The PSAT
• It is recommended that students take the PSAT
as a sophomore & as a junior.
• Students taking the PSAT in their junior year are
AUTOMATICALLY registered for the “National
Merit Scholarship”
• The PSAT will show you your skills and
weaknesses in math, writing and reading and
will also project your SAT score.
The SAT
• The SAT is the most widely used college
admissions test. The combination of high
school grades and SAT scores is the best
predictor of your academic success in
college.
• You are recommended to take the SAT at
least once in your Junior year and then
once in your Senior year.
The ACT
• The ACT is a national college admissions
examination that consists of subject area
tests in:
– English, Mathematics, Reading & Science
• You are recommended to take the ACT at
least once in your Junior year and then once
in your senior year.
College Testing Timeline
9th grade
• No national testing
10th grade
• PSAT (recommended)
11th grade
• PSAT
• SAT (recommended)
• ACT (recommended)
12th grade
• SAT
• ACT
Kern County College Night
Sponsors
Kern County Educational &
Community Partners
• AERA Energy
• California State University,
Bakersfield
• The College Conundrum
• DeVry University
• Jostens
• Kern County
Superintendent of Schools
Office
• Kern Federal Credit Union
• Kern High School
Counselors’ Association
• Kern High School District
• March Consulting
• Taft College
• University of California,
Merced
• Univision
• Youth 2 Leaders Education
Foundation
THANK YOU!!!
Which is the best campus for me?
What are your academic and professional goals?
If you know what your goals are and what your major will be,
does the campus offer courses in that area?
Do you prefer attending a small campus versus a larger 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?
Unsure of even where to start?
Having trouble narrowing down your options?
Curious what campus will “fit” you?
Want to create your own path towards college?
Attend this session to answer all your questions…
“Finding the Perfect College for YOU”
Bank 1 Room
5:30-6:15
6:30-7:15
What is CSUMentor?
CSUMentor is a website designed to help students and
their families learn about the California State University
(CSU) system. The CSU is comprised of 23 excellent
campuses. CSUMentor assists students in planning for
college, in selecting the appropriate CSU campus to attend,
in planning how to finance their education, and in applying
for admission.
Check it out & register for free at
CSUmentor.org
Kern County College Night
Steering Committee
Sal Avalos
Kern County Superintendent of Schools
Joanne Barrick
Highland High School
Sheri Black
Taft College
Jeff Coomber
Kern County Superintendent of Schools
Hazel Ellis, Retired
Kern High School District
Christine Goedhart-Humphrey
Kern County Superintendent of Schools
Sue Granger-Dixon
Bakersfield College
Erin James
East High School
Katie Price
Bakersfield High School
Frank Ramirez
University of California, Merced
Linda Roberts
Kern County Superintendent of Schools
Vickie Spanos
Kern High School District
Desiree Von Flue
Kern Count Superintendent of Schools
Emily Walker
Kern County Superintendent of Schools
Wendy Ward
Bakersfield Adult School
Steve Watkin
California State University, Bakersfield
Remember one thing…
It is about picking what is the
best university and career that
suits YOU, not everyone else!
Are you an undocumented student?
You may now be eligible to receive financial aid!
Attend the Dream Act session to learn how.
Sessions are held in Spanish
Potato Room
5:30-6:15 - Financial Aid
6:30-7:15 - Dream Act
Are you an athlete and are interested in
playing at the university level?
If so, plan to attend our session on the
NCAA eligibility requirements.
It’s a MUST that cannot wait until your
senior year!
To play Division I sports, you need to qualify
academically. To meet the minimum requirements
for Division I student-athletes enrolling in college in
August 2016 or later you MUST:
• Graduate from high school
• Complete 16 Core Courses, including 10 before your seventh
semester
• Earn a minimum 2.300 Grade-Point Average in core courses to
compete in your first year of college
• Earn a combined SAT or ACT score that matches your core-course
GPA on the sliding scale.
Are you an athlete and considering playing at a higher
level?
Do you know there are special requirements to play within
the NCAA?
Are you being recruited to play a collegiate sport?
Are you familiar with the NCAA requirements?
If you need answers, then this workshop is for you!
“College Recruiting Simplified”
Bank 2 Room
5:30-6:15
7:30-8:00
Did you know?
Last year…
70% of all CSU students received some
form of financial aid
60% of all UC students received some form
of financial aid
Check out www.uplanit.org
This website offers FREE:
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Career Exploration
High School Planning
College affordability planning
Matching lifestyles to careers
Finding the right college
And much, much more!
Computers and representatives are on hand
in the lab located on the main floor!
Kern County College Night
Sponsors
Kern County Educational &
Community Partners
• AERA Energy
• California State University,
Bakersfield
• The College Conundrum
• DeVry University
• Jostens
• Kern County
Superintendent of Schools
Office
• Kern Federal Credit Union
• Kern High School
Counselors’ Association
• Kern High School District
• March Consulting
• Taft College
• University of California,
Merced
• Univision
• Youth 2 Leaders Education
Foundation
Freshmen…Listen up!
• Your grades and activities COUNT NOW!
• It is NEVER too early to begin planning for life after high
school
• Start researching careers and degrees that interest you
• Get involved on your campus and in your community
• Finally, explore who YOU are!
Sophomores…Keep going!
• Your 4-year plan should be completed
• Take the PSAT
• Continue researching your future & begin narrowing
down your options
• Complete a career interest inventory test to focus on
your strengths and weaknesses to fit with your career
choices.
• Begin looking at Universities & Colleges you are
considering
• Apply for AP/Honor courses
Juniors…Don’t quit now!
• This is the time when you want to slow down. DON”T &
KEEP GOING!
• Take the PSAT & consider taking the ACT & SAT
• Visit and/or request information on potential universities
• Take all eligible and relevant AP classes & AP tests
• Begin to narrow down and visit the top 10 Universities
and colleges you are considering
• Research and plan for scholarships for next year
• STAY INVOLVED!
Seniors…Your in the homestretch!
• DON’T QUIT! You’re almost there!
• Take the SAT & ACT
• Take ALL AP/Honors classes & take the AP tests
• Finalize your college options & apply in November
• Apply for financial aid beginning in January
• Apply for any and ALL scholarships!
Looking at attending a CSU or UC?
Attend this session to find out how to
navigate through the process
“How to Apply to a UC or CSU”
Breckenridge Room
5:30-6:15
6:30-7:15
Need help? You are NOT alone!
Your high school counselor can
help answer questions, and
guide you in your search for the
right university and career
pathway.
Something to think about
How do you do that?
As attendance increases
at most universities, it is
no longer only about what
the university has to offer
you. You need to work on
setting yourself apart
from your classmates.
• Maintain a good GPA
• Take all required tests
• Get involved!
• Join clubs!
• Play a sport, or an
instrument!
• Volunteer!
• Get a job!
Seniors…
Struggling with writing your personal
statement?
We have a representative on hand from
UCLA that will explain and simplify the
personal statement process.
Check your booklet for session time &
location.
Not ready to go straight to a University?
Are you not able to meet the A-G requirements?
Unsure on the transfer process?
Do you want to start at a Community College?
“What if I Plan to Start at a
Community College?”
Bank 2 Room
6:30-7:15
In the end, know that you are
NOT alone and the first student
to go through this process.
There is help out there for you.
See your school counselor and
ask for help!
Kern County College Night
Sponsors
Kern County Educational &
Community Partners
• AERA Energy
• California State University,
Bakersfield
• The College Conundrum
• DeVry University
• Jostens
• Kern County
Superintendent of Schools
Office
• Kern Federal Credit Union
• Kern High School
Counselors’ Association
• Kern High School District
• March Consulting
• Taft College
• University of California,
Merced
• Univision
• Youth 2 Leaders Education
Foundation
Register NOW!
www.collegeboard.org
Introducing BigFuture™: Step-by-step
advice and interactive tools to help you get
started navigating the college planning
process, explore majors and careers, get
in to schools you like, and figure out how
best to pay for it.
Are you considering attending a private
university or non-traditional school?
Do you want to learn how to apply to several
at once?
Attend our Common Application Process
session to learn more.
Are you thinking of attending a private
college? You may want to find out more
about the Common Application process.
Attend this session to find out more!
“Navigating the Common Application
Process”
Oleander Room
Session Times
5:30-6:15
Tid Bits for Parents…
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Talk with your children
Ask them about their dreams and plans
Discuss their paths to reach those dreams
Research with them
Stay on top of them…especially when they start to fall off
their course
• Financially plan for what you can or cannot contribute to
their education.
• Be honest with them and discuss options within all of
your budgets
• Talk, communicate, and support them
On behalf of the Kern County
Superintendent of Schools,
Chevron, PG & E, the Kern High
School Counselor’s Association and
all of the representatives here
tonight, we would like to THANK
YOU FOR COMING & we look
forward to you making your dreams
a REALITY!
Kern County College Night
Steering Committee
Sal Avalos
Kern County Superintendent of Schools
Joanne Barrick
Highland High School
Sheri Black
Taft College
Jeff Coomber
Kern County Superintendent of Schools
Hazel Ellis, Retired
Kern High School District
Christine Goedhart-Humphrey
Kern County Superintendent of Schools
Sue Granger-Dixon
Bakersfield College
Erin James
East High School
Katie Price
Bakersfield High School
Frank Ramirez
University of California, Merced
Linda Roberts
Kern County Superintendent of Schools
Vickie Spanos
Kern High School District
Desiree Von Flue
Kern Count Superintendent of Schools
Emily Walker
Kern County Superintendent of Schools
Wendy Ward
Bakersfield Adult School
Steve Watkin
California State University, Bakersfield