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WELCOME
TO
RBV COLLEGE NIGHT
2011
or “How to Survive my Child’s Senior Year”
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COUNSELORS
WWW.RBVHS.ORG (COUNSELING PAGE)
760-727-7284
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Lisa Berry (A – B)
Dana Galasso (C – GL)
Kristen Pina (GO – L)
Adam Munguia (M – P)
Tim Roty (Q – R & ELD)
Allyson Fellars (S – Z)
Valerie Weethee (Career Center)
Ext.
72302
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72969
72310
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Email: first&lastname @vusd.k12.ca.us
Ex. lisaberry@vusd.k12.ca.us
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Community College
CSU/UC
Private Colleges
Admission Testing
Transcripts/Letters/Naviance
Financial Aid/Scholarships
Q&A
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POSTSECONDARY OPTIONS
•4-year college or university (Bachelor degree)
–Public: UC or CSU
–Private: over 70 in California
–Out of State Public or Private: over 3,000
•2-year college (Associate degree, career training or transfer)
•Trade or technical school (varying degrees and certificates)
•Military
•Work
•Gap year (concrete plan with a destination in mind for the 2nd
year, usually)
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COLLEGE PREP SENIOR’S TIMELINE
•College Search – self assessment for needs and wishes
for student and family (11th grade)
•Narrow down the college list (11th grade)
•Retake SAT and/or ACT
•College Visits (GEARUP – local visits)
•Apply
•Wait for an admission decision
– Look for scholarships
– Apply for financial aid
– Don’t let SENIORITIS take over your year!
•Admission decisions arrive
•Make a decision – self assessment
•Graduate, attend orientation, move in!
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SELECTING A SCHOOL
• Research – “Hopefully Close to Completion”
– Naviance/Family Connection – add to “Colleges that I am thinking
about” or “Colleges that I am applying to”
– College Reps.on RBV campus (Naviance)
– Visit schools/websites
• Factors
– Finding the right fit academically and emotionally
– Location, Size, Costs
– Academic Focus/Specialized
– Undergraduate research opportunities
– Religious affiliation
– Graduation rate
– Is your child ready to go off to college?
– Big “B” Word – Impact of Budget on admissions
Naviance can help you with this process
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COLLEGE SYSTEMS
•Community Colleges
•California State University
•University of California
•Private colleges (Out of State and CA)
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COMMUNITY COLLEGES
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COMMUNITY COLLEGES
•112 campuses in California
•Associate degrees (many lead to careers)
•Transfer to 4-year school (finish Bachelor degree)
•To transfer to CSU or UC and some private schools, must
complete 60 semester units (2 years) at CC
•To transfer to most private schools, only need 30 semester
units (1 year) at CC
•Articulation agreements or TAG are available for most schools
•Is it “easier” to get into a 4-year school as a transfer?
•No SAT/ACT Required
•www.cccco.edu
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Community College:
What Parents Need to know
• Must be 18 or High School Diploma
• Placement Tests – February/March*
*Students should sign-up even if they plan to attend 4 year college
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PEP – Priority Enrollment
Application online (free)
www.palomar.edu
www.miracosta.edu
Both have transfer centers
www.assist.org
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Palomar
UC
(760) 744-1150 x2552
• UC
• UC
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• UC
• UC
• UC
• UC
Santa Barbara
San Diego
Riverside
Merced
Irvine
Santa Cruz
Davis
Mira Costa
UC
(760) 757-2121 x6880
• UC Santa Barbara
• UC San Diego
• UC Riverside
• UC Merced
• UC Irvine
• UC Davis
• UC Santa Cruz
• UCLA – TAP Program*
(Transfer Alliance Program)
CSUS DO NOT HAVE A TAG PROGRAM.
HOWEVER, THEY ADMIT BASED ON LOCAL CONTEXT
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CALIFORNIA STATE
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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
SYSTEMS
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UC/CSU “A–G” REQUIREMENTS
• A: History/social science
• B: English
• C: Mathematics
2 years required
4 years required
3 years required
(4 years recommended)
• D: Laboratory science
(3 years recommended)
• E: Language other than English
2 years required
2 years required
(3 years recommended)
• F: Visual and Performing Arts
• G: College-prep electives
1 year required
1 year required
All A-G courses must be completed with a “C’ or better
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A LOOK AT CSU
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CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY (CSU)
•23 campuses
•Bachelor and Master degrees
•First institution of higher education established by the
State of California, originally established to train teachers
•To be eligible to apply: Minimum 2.0 GPA, A-G courses,
SAT or ACT (no Writing)
•Not required: SAT Subjects, recommendation letters, essays,
•No extra curricular activities (except CSU-SLO)
•Application filing period: Oct 1 – Nov 30 ( AVAILABLE NOW)
•To apply: www.csumentor.edu
•Impacted campuses: Chico, East Bay, Fresno, Fullerton, Humboldt,
Long Beach, Los Angeles, Northridge, Pomona, Sacramento, San
Bernardino, SDSU, SFSU, San Jose State, Cal Poly SLO, San Marcos, Sonoma
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CSU: www.csumentor.edu
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CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY (CSU):
WHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW
•Application is available online now!
•Must receive a grade of “C” or better in A-G courses. D’s and
F’s are not accepted.
•Don’t need to send transcripts until notified directly by
school. Save your money $$.
•Check CSU Mentor and individual school online account (To
Do List) often
•Check email often (daily). Turn off pop-up blocker. Check
Spam.
•All senior grades are important, even 2nd semester!
•Cost to apply: $55.00 per campus
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A LOOK AT UC
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UC CAMPUSES
The Campuses:
•UC Berkeley
•UC Davis
•UC Irvine
•UC Los Angeles
•UC Merced
•UC Riverside
•UC San Diego
•UC San Francisco (Graduate School)
•UC Santa Barbara
•UC Santa Cruz
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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
•10 campuses but San Francisco is graduate only
•Bachelor, Master, and Doctorate degrees
•Research/theory based curriculums
•Competitive admissions
•To be eligible: Minimum 3.0 GPA, A-G courses,
SAT or ACT with Writing
•Not required: SAT Subject exams*, recommendation letters
* Subject exams may be required or recommended for specific majors
•Application filing period: Nov. 1 – Nov. 30
(Website is open as of Oct. 1st but can’t submit until Nov. 1)
•To apply: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply
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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA:
WHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW
• Personal Essay with 2 writing prompts – Max. 1000 word total.
• Allocate the word count as you wish. If you choose to respond to
one prompt at greater length, we suggest your shorter answer be no
less than 250 words.
• Prompt 1: “Describe the world you come from — for example, your
family, community or school — and tell us how your world has
shaped your dreams and aspirations.”
• Prompt 2: “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?”
• Make it authentic and real. Write like a personal interview.
• www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/how-toapply/personal-statement/index.html
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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA:
WHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW
•Comprehensive Review (14 Points)
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Grade-Point Average
Test Scores
Courses Completed/Planned
Honors Courses
Eligibility in the Local
Context (ELC)
Quality of Senior-Year
Program of Study
Academic Opportunities in
California High Schools
Performance in Academic
Subject Areas
•Cost to apply: $70.00 per campus
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Achievements in Special Projects
Improvement in Academic
Performance
Special Talents, Achievements, and
Awards
Participation in Educational
Preparation Programs
Academic Accomplishment Within
Life Experiences
Geographic Location
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UC:
www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply
Deadline
The filing deadline for fall 2012 is 11:59
p.m. PST Nov. 30, 2011.
Returning users sign in
above.
ALL first-time applicants
start here!
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PRIVATE COLLEGES
AND
TESTING INFORMATION
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PRIVATE AND OUT OF STATE SCHOOLS
•75 private colleges and universities in California
•3,000+ colleges and universities in US (including public)
•All vary in admission requirements and application deadlines
MUST BE ORGANIZED!
•Application requirements: application usually with personal
essays, extracurricular activities, official transcript, official test
scores, letters of recommendation, and sometimes interview
•Holistic application process
•Early Decision vs. Early Action vs. Restrictive Early Action
•Almost 400 schools are part of the Common Application
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UNDERSTANDING ADMISSIONS
PROCEDURES FOR PRIVATE COLLEGES
• Rolling Admissions – Applications are reviewed on a continual
basis and a decision is made when all information is received.
• Early Decision (Binding) – An application plan where students
make a commitment to attend a college if accepted. THEY
KNOW!
• Early Action – A form of early decision which also requires
credentials be submitted early, however, students are not
committed to enrolling.
• Restrictive Early Action (Single Choice) – A non-commitment
enrollment option but a student is only allowed to apply to
one college under this option. The expectation is that the
student doesn’t apply to any other schools early.
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PRIVATE AND OUT OF STATE SCHOOLS:
COMMON APPLICATION
How to Apply? – What is the Common Application?
•Some universities have individual applications only. Check
websites
•Over 400 schools participate
•Schools not biased if Common Application used.
•Compatible with Naviance. Streamlined process.
•Complete ONE application
•Supplemental materials for specific schools
•www.commonapplication.com
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SOME LOCAL PRIVATE COLLEGES
•University of La Verne
•Chapman University
•University of Redlands
•Claremont Colleges:
Scripps
Harvey Mudd
Pomona
Claremont McKenna
Pitzer
•La Sierra University
•Azusa Pacific University
•Whittier College
•California Baptist University
•Biola University
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COLLEGE APPLICATION FILING DATES
•California State University: Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
applications available online now
@ www.csumentor.edu/
•University of California: Nov. 1 - Nov. 30
applications available online October 1st
@ www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply
•Private and Out of State: Check with individual schools
•National Commitment Deadline: May 1
Check NAVIANCE and individual school websites
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CSU/UC APPLICATION WORKSHOPS
Library Computer Lab from
2:30pm to 4:00pm
Tuesdays
Thursdays
October 4
October 6
October 18
October 20
November 1
November 3
November 15
December 17
November 29
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COLLEGE ADMISSION TESTS
• CSU’s (California State University): SAT Reasoning
Test or ACT required for admission
• UC’s (University of California): SAT Reasoning
Test or ACT with Writing (SAT Subject Tests are
NOT required for admission)
• Private and Out of State Schools: Check individual
admission requirements
• Community College: No SAT or ACT required.
Community College placement test required.
Note: All CSU and UC schools will accept test
dates through
December. Some CSU’s
(CalPoly SLO, SDSU) have earlier deadlines.
Check specific school website or CSUMentor.
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ACT
SAT
When is it administered?
Six times per year
Seven times per year
What is the test structure?
Four-section exam: English, Math, Reading,
and Science Reasoning.
Ten-section exam: Three Critical Reading, three
Math, three Writing, and one Experimental.
What is the test content?
Math: up to trigonometry. Science: charts,
experiments. Reading: four passages, one
each of Prose Fiction, Social Science,
Humanities, and Natural Science.
English: stresses grammar.
Math: up to 9th grade basic geometry and
Algebra II. Science: none.
Reading: sentence completions, short and long
critical reading passages, reading
comprehension.
Writing: an essay, and questions testing
grammar, usage, and word choice.
Is there a penalty for wrong
answers?
No
Yes
How is the test scored?
1-36 for each subject, averaged for a
composite score. A 36 is the highest possible
composite score.
200-800 per section, added together for a
combined score. A 2400 is the highest possible
combined score.
Are all scores sent to
schools?
Yes, unless students select the "Score
Choice" option. Students can choose which
schools will receive their scores AND which
scores the schools will see.
Yes, unless students select the "Score Choice"
option. Students can choose which schools will
receive their scores AND which scores the
schools will see.
Are there other uses for the
exams?
Scholarship purposes.
Scholarship purposes.
Best time to register?
At least four weeks before the test date
At least six weeks before the test date
Need more information?
ACT, Inc.:
(319) 337-1000
http://www.act.org/
The College Board
http://www.collegeboard.com/
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COLLEGE ADMISSION TEST SCHEDULE
2011-12
•Remaining test dates
•SAT – www.collegeboard.org
•November 5 (register by 10/7; late reg. 10/21
•December 3 (register by 11/8; late reg. 11/20
•ACT – www.actstudent.org
•December 10 (register by 11/4; late reg. 11/18)
Official score reports must be sent to schools; allow at least 46 weeks for delivery
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GETTING READY TO APPLY
• Have available:
 SSN #
 High School CEEB available – RBV CEEB # 053668
 CSIS # - Located at bottom of RBV transcript
• Organization with Naviance
• 99% of Applications are on line
• Use professional and consistent e-mail for all colleges
(sexygirrrllll760@gmail.com)
• All transcripts, letters of recommendations, and Secondary
School Report (SSR) are sent via Naviance.
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LETTERS, FORMS & DEADLINES FOR RBV
• Most private schools require at least 1 letter of
recommendation, from teacher or counselor
• Many private schools require Secondary School Report form
to be completed by the high school counselor
• Before students can request letters and forms, students and
parents must complete the Brag Sheet
• What is a Brag Sheet? Find it in the “About Me” tab in
Naviance
• Find instructions on 12th Grade Checklist in Naviance and
counseling website
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NAVIANCE
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NAVIANCE
• Research colleges throughout U.S.
• Track and save colleges to your “favorites”
• Request and send letters of recommendation
from counselors and teachers
• Request and send official transcripts
• Search for scholarships $$$ : ALL RBV, local, and
some private scholarship are listed
• Sign up for college visits (here on campus)
• Counselors send important information,
updates, college and scholarship info. through
Naviance which goes to your email account.
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LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION*
• See your counselor to discuss college plans, goals, etc.
• MUST complete the following in your Naviance account before
you request a letter of recommendation :
1. Complete “Brag Sheet”
2. Complete list of “Colleges you’re applying to”
3. Complete Common Application registration (through
commonapp.org)*
4. Fill out FERPA waiver*
5. Request official transcripts and make payment IN PERSON
to registrar. Don’t waste your money…only send to UC
and CSU if they specifically request them.
6. Send a thank you note.
*Private colleges
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LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION (CON’T)
• ASK POLITELY – Request letter of recommendation from teacher
and/or counselor IN PERSON. Then, send request with list of
schools through Naviance. This helps you keep track .
• All requests must be made at least 10 SCHOOL DAYS prior to
date you need letter!! (Does not include holidays)
• Counselors will send transcript, letter of recommendation,
Secondary School Report (SSR), counselor evaluation form
(attach letter of recommendation if requested)
• Teachers will send following materials to each college:
completed Teacher Evaluation form and letter of
recommendation
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LETTERS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
• Many scholarships require letters of recommendation
• Follow the same instructions for requesting letters from
teachers and/or counselors
• Provide counselors an SASE with contact information if you
need it mailed
• Give at least 10 school days notice, so submit all materials at
least 10 school days before the scholarship due date
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FINANCIAL AID
AND
SCHOLARSHIP
INFORMATION
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SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
• Naviance Scholarship Search: All scholarship
information is available through Naviance. Make
sure you check often for new scholarships
• Students should stop by the career center to meet
Mrs. Weethee
• Look at college websites for scholarships
• Inquire with employers, religious organizations, or
service group you are affiliated with
Valerie Weethee 760-727-7284 ext. 72301
Email: valerieweethee@vusd.k12.ca.us
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FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION
• Financial Aid Night – January 24, 2012 @ 6:00pm
• Don’t limit yourself because of MONEY. There are
many ways to fund your education
• Cal Grant forms will be available in December
• January 1: File the FAFSA and apply for Cal Grant
• March-April: Receive your award letter of financial
aid
• May 1: make your choice based on all factors
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Upcoming Scholarship Workshops…
• Presented by GEAR UP..
• When: November 2, 9, 16, and 30
• Time: After School
• Where: Library Computer Lab (RBVHS)
• Don’t miss out on LOTS of free
$$$$$$$$$$!
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NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE
• If you wish to participate in Division I or II
intercollegiate athletics, you MUST be registered
and certified by the NCAA Clearinghouse
• NCAA Clearinghouse has their own academic
requirements so check with your counselor
www.eligibilitycenter.org
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STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
• Update Naviance list to reflect final college list
• Submit applications ON TIME.
• Submit requests for forms and letters ON TIME
• Request for official scores from College Board (SAT, SAT
Subjects) and/or ACT (ACT) to be sent directly to colleges
• Follow up with each college to verify that all required
materials were received. Check online account at each school
(To Do List) and email often (daily). Check spam.
• Check status in Naviance.
• Submit Mid-Year Report form and transcript requests through
Naviance in January. Transcript is free.
• Notify the College Counselor of admission decisions and
update Naviance status
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PARENTS: HOW CAN YOU HELP?
Kudos for being here tonight!
Help your student get organized
Cheering from the sidelines
Visit colleges with your student
Do not complete the admission application or write the
essay for your student
• Look ahead to financial aid
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visit www.FAFSA4caster.ed.gov
work on CSS Profile for private colleges that require it
prepare/gather/save income tax documents
• Let your student enjoy his/her Senior year
• Log onto Naviance often!!!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
•College rep visits at RBV (see Naviance)
•UC/CSU Workshops (Signup in Naviance)
•Scholarship Workshops (See Naviance fore schedule)
•Common App Workshop – December 6, 2011
•Financial Aid Night – January 24, 2012
•NEW!! College Night – May 15
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THANK
YOU FOR ATTENDING
QUESTIONS
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ANSWERS