SGHS CLASS OF 2016
SENIOR COLLEGE PLANNING NIGHT
Mr. Matthew Thompson
Mrs. Maria Alvarez
Mr. Billy Parra
AGENDA
Major Topics of Discussion
 College Search Engine
 SAT and ACT
 CSU/UC/Private School Requirements and
Deadlines
 Choices for the Admission Process
 NCAA/NAIA
 Deadlines
 Transcripts
 Financial Aid
 Additional Resources
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MAJOR TOPICS OF DISCUSSION
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Private vs Public
Student to Faculty Ratio
 Cost
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“Fs and Ds on transcripts”
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Validation
Commuting vs Dorming
 Out of State Institutions vs
In State Institutions
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Out of State tuition
Western Undergraduate Exchange
VALIDATION OF GRADES WITH “D”
COLLEGE SEARCH ENGINE
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Big Future- Collegeboard
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https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-search
Should have list of colleges finished but if not, aim
for the end of September (at the latest!)
 Realistic/Back-up, Reasonable/Confident, and Reach
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SAT AND ACT
Redesigned SAT
 Test Dates
 SAT II Subject Tests
 Fee Waiver
 Send official scores
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SAT AND ACT TEST DATES
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SAT Test Dates:
• October 3, 2015 – Register by September 3
• November 7, 2015 – Register by October 3
• December 5, 2015 – Register by November 5
• January 23, 2016 – Register by December 28
• March 5, 2016 – Register by February 5
• May 7, 2016 – Register by April 8
• June 4, 2016 – Register by May 5
ACT Test Dates:
• September 12, 2015 – Register by August 7
• October 24, 2015 – Register by September 18
• December 12, 2015 – Register by November 6
• February 6, 2016 – Register by January 8
• April 9, 2016 – Register by March 4
• June 11, 2016 – Register by May 6
SAT II SUBJECT TEST REQUIREMENTS (UC)
Recommended SAT Subject Tests
 These are recommendations, not mandates. You will
not be penalized for failing to take the SAT Subject
Tests. On the other hand, submission of these test
scores (just like submission of AP and/or IB scores)
may add positively to the review of your application.
 Many private institutions recommend and some
require students to take the SAT II Subject Test for
particular majors.
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MORE REASON TO RESEARCH COLLEGES EARLY!!
Should be taken after completing the course.
UC RECOMMENDED SAT SUBJECT
TESTS
Berkeley:
Riverside
 College of Chemistry and College of
 College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Engineering: Math Level 2 and a science
and Bourns College of Engineering: Math 2
test (Biology E/M, Chemistry, or Physics)
and Chemistry or Physics, for all majors
closely related to the applicant's intended
San Diego
major.
 Jacobs School of Engineering and biological
Irvine:
or physical sciences majors: Math Level 2
 Henry Samueli School of Engineering: Math
and a science test (Biology E/M, Chemistry,
Level 2 and a science test (Biology E/M,
or Physics) closely related to the applicant’s
Chemistry, or Physics) closely related to the
intended major.
applicant's intended major.
Santa Barbara
 Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences:
 College of Engineering: Math Level 2
Biology M, Chemistry, and/or Math Level 2 .
 College of Creative Studies:
 School of Physical Sciences: Chemistry and
 Math Level 2 for math majors
Math Level 2 for chemistry, earth system
science, mathematics, and physics majors.
 Math Level 2 and Physics for physics majors
 Program in Public Health: Biology E,
 Biology for biology majors
Biology M, and/or Chemistry for public
health science majors; Biology E, Biology M,  Chemistry for biochemistry and chemistry
majors
and/or World History for public health policy
majors.
 Math Level 2 for computer science majors
Los Angeles
 Henry Samueli School of Engineering and
Applied Science: Math Level 2 and a science
test (Biology E/M, Chemistry, or Physics)
closely related to the applicant's intended
major.
SAT FEE WAIVERS
YOU MUST SEND OFFICIAL SAT
AND/OR ACT SCORES!!!
RULE OF THUMB…SEND SCORES BY
APPLICATION DEADLINE!
 California State University
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SAT/ACT for University of California
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
APPLICATION
CSU Mentor: Will be available
for students to submit Fall 2016
applications on October 1, 2015.
Log on to www.csumentor.edu.
Deadline is November 30th.
 Complete the application for the
following academic year (20162017)
 No letters of recommendation
and no personal statement
essays.
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HTTP://DEGREES.CALSTATE.EDU/
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CSU Impacted
Majors:
http://www.calstate.e
du/SAS/impactioninfo.
shtml
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY APPLICATION
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY APPLICATION
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY APPLICATION
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Cost: $55 per institution
• with a credit or debit card; or
• submit a check; or
• complete the application fee waiver on CSUMentor.
SAT:
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“All first-time freshman applicants must apply during
the initial application filing period (October 1 through
November 30) and must provide SAT or ACT scores to be
considered for fall admission. Please check with the
specific CSU campus of your choice for required dates in
taking the SAT or ACT tests. Most campuses recommend
applicants to take SAT or ACT no later than November
for Fall admission consideration; some no later than
December, and a few no later than October” (CSU
Mentor).
CSUMentor is available 24 hours, 7 days a week. For
technical support, help is available by calling (800) GOTO-XAP or (800) 468-6927, or by e-mail at:
support@CSUMentor.edu.
CSU ESTIMATED EXPENSES (COST OF
ATTENDANCE)
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA APPLICATION
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Has already opened for students to complete
applications (August 1st).
Window to submit applications is November 1st-30th.
Must include two personal statement essays
(“Freshman Applicant Prompt” and “Prompt For All
Applicants”).
The application fee for each UC campus you apply to
is $70.
Fee Waiver: You can apply for a fee waiver within the
online application and be notified immediately
whether you have qualified. You will need to provide
your family's income and the number of people
supported by that income.
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA APPLICATION
Campus Major Offerings
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UCB http://berkeley.edu/academics/dept/a.shtml
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UCD http://admissions.ucdavis.edu/majors
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UCI www.admissions.uci.edu/about/majors_and_minors.html
UCLA www.admissions.ucla.edu/majors
UCM www.ucmerced.edu/academics/undergraduate-majors
UCR www.ucr.edu/academics/undergradmajors.html
UCSD www.ucsd.edu/current-students/academics/majors-minors/undergraduate-majors.html
UCSB www.admissions.ucsb.edu/allmajors.asp
UCSC http://admissions.ucsc.edu/majors
http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/check-majors/by-applicant-level/freshman/index.html
use this website to check for “closed majors” on any particular campuses:
Example:
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Berkeley
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Haas School of Business
Open only to junior-level transfer students. Freshmen can apply to the Pre-Business major in the College of
Letters and Science.
College of Chemistry
Note: All single majors in the College of Chemistry are open, but the following joint majors are closed (students
may apply to joint majors after the completion of two semesters at UC Berkeley):
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Chemical Engineering/Materials Science and Engineering
Chemical Engineering/Nuclear Engineering
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA APPLICATION
Few additional points:
 The minimum required GPA is 3.0 for California
residents.
 Each UC campus will notify you of its admission
decision, generally by March 31.
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
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Estimated Average
Costs for California
Residents, 2015-2016
UC ADMISSIONS STATISTICS (2013)
Berkeley:
· GPA: 4.18
· SAT CR 678, M 706, W 692
Davis:
· GPA: 4.07
· SAT CR 612, M 663, W 631
Irvine:
· GPA: 4.03
· SAT CR 591, M 652, W 611
Los Angeles:
· GPA: 4.15
· SAT CR 667, M 701, W 684
Merced:
· GPA: 3.59
· SAT CR 534, M 564, W 536
Riverside:
· GPA: 3.72
· SAT CR 555, M 599, W 566
Santa Cruz:
· GPA: 3.84
· SAT CR 583, M 616, W 594
Santa Barbara:
· GPA: 4.01
· SAT CR 620, M 659, W 636
San Diego:
· GPA: 4.11
· SAT CR 642, M 692, W 659
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA APPLICATION
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If you register with a UC school:
Entry-Level Writing Requirement
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As a UC undergraduate, you must demonstrate a
proficiency in writing. You may meet our Entry-Level
Writing Requirement in any of the following ways:
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Score 3 or higher on the College Board Advanced Placement
Examination in English (Language or Literature).
Score 30 or higher on the ACT Combined English/Writing test
or 680 or higher on the Writing section of the SAT Reasoning
Test.
Complete with a grade of C or better a transferable college
course in English composition worth four quarter or three
semester units.
Achieve a passing score on the UC Analytical Writing
Placement Examination, given in the spring every year. If
you're admitted to UC and live in California, you'll receive
detailed information in April about the exam.
Complete an appropriate English course at UC with a grade of
C or better.
THE COMMON APPLICATION
520+ institutions use this application.
 Required essay for the Common App and many
colleges require supplemental essay and/or short
answer questions.
 Required School Report and Recommendation
from Counselor. Many institutions require letters
of recommendation from teachers.
 Dates vary based on each institution
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Research early and plan accordingly
Costs of applications vary:
University of Southern California (USC): $80
 Loyola Marymount University (LMU): $60
 University of Portland: $50
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CHOICES FOR THE ADMISSION PROCESS
NCAA
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Those students seeking to continue playing sports in
college, need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center.
Go to the school website:
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www.Valiantspirit.com
Go to the Counseling section under Academics
Click on the tab on the right labeled “NCAA Clearinghouse”
Register and then inform Mr. Thompson so that transcripts
can be sent there.
Students must send official SAT/ACT scores.
Enter 9999 during ACT or SAT registration to ensure
the testing agency reports your score directly to the
NCAA Eligibility Center. Test scores on transcripts will
not be used.
Speak to your coach and athletic director more regarding
the athlete perspective AFTER REVIEWING THE
CRITERIA FOR NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE (GPA AND
SAT SCORE)
NAIA
Will need to go through this eligibility process as
well if considering NAIA schools.
 They do not accept test scores off high
school transcripts.
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Scores must be sent directly from the testing service
using the code: 9876
DEADLINES!!!
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MAKE SURE YOUR APPLICATION IS FOR 20162017 APPLICANT YEAR.
Always review deadlines for every single institution!!!
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NEVER ASSUME THE DEADLINE!
Have applications submitted days (if not weeks) prior to
the deadlines.
Do not be afraid to contact universities to ask
questions. Do not be afraid to ask Mr. Thompson
questions.
Pay attention to the deadline to register (May 1st
USUALLY) at the institution you plan on attending.
Pay attention to the deadline to sign up for student
housing and for accepting financial aid awards (grants,
scholarships, loans, work study).
TRANSCRIPTS
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I have offered for students to get a copy of their
transcript to use for applications…email me!
Sixth Semester Transcripts
Initial Survey of Colleges: Students Self-Report Colleges
that they will apply to in early October.
 Contact Ms. Dizon (Registrar) if there are any additions.
 Sixth Semester Transcripts mailed first week of November.
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Seventh Semester Transcripts
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Second week of January
Final Transcripts
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Final Senior Survey (graduation requirement)
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Students Self-Report where they registered for college
Final Transcripts mailed second week of June.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
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1.
On top of passing all courses, there are two added
requirements for graduation from the counseling
office:
Must attend a “Senior Exit Interview”
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2.
Will discuss plans for post-SGHS, student loans,
working while in school, and much more.
Will take place before May 1st.
Students must complete the “Final Senior
Survey” indicating: schools the student applied
to, were accepted to, will be attending,
scholarships awarded, etc. Will take place after
May 1st.
FINANCIAL AID
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FAFSA:
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Priority Deadline/Processing: January 1st to March 2nd
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First come first served!
Must renew every year and complete your taxes early.
CAL GRANT: Electronic submission. Forms have
already been given to the students.
 CSS Profile: Begins October 1st
 SCHOLARSHIPS: Focus after applications are
submitted. Page located on school website.
 FINANCIAL AID NIGHT…..COMING SOON!
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Student-based: October 14th
 Family-based in Late-November/Early December.
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Class of 2016 College Resources Edmodo Code:
rwcyn2
 College Fair:
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Sunday, September 20th
 Located at CSUN
 Time: TBD
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Last year: 11am-2pm
College Application Process Workshop
Every Wednesday at lunch
 Begins towards the end of September
 Application Walk-Throughs (CSU/UC/Common App),
Personal Statements, Financial Aid, Asking for letters
of recommendation, etc.
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FALL HOURS
St. Genevieve
Internship
Monday
7:00am-10:30am
11am-4pm
Tuesday
1:30pm-5:00pm
7:30am-1:00pm
Wednesday
7:00am-1:00pm
1:30pm-4:00pm
Thursday
1:30pm-5:00pm
7:30am-1:00pm
Friday
11:30am-4:00pm
7:30am-11:00am