www.copticedu.org • • • Conduct Workshops on College Admissions & Financial Aid (January – February) Critic & Review Essays (students to e-mail request to their CEF Mentor, Counselor, or through CEF web site) Evaluate various career choices. • www.bridges.com (Site ID is: 1237476 - Password is: career). This is a FREE Service. Offer SAT Prep Classes through Revolution at discount rate of $250 Check the CEF Web Site www.copticedu.org. This is very important for all the Juniors. • • • • Offers at least 10 Merit Achievement Award, each worth $1000, to high school seniors that got accepted to 4-yr college. Application will be posted on CEF Web Site on May 1st. Initiated a new service (English Literacy) to new comers from Egypt. Organize the CEF 5k-Walk for Education • Saturday November 24 at 10:00 AM at St Monica Beach. For more details, www.copticedu.org www.copticedu.org The more you learn, the more you earn Earn respect and credibility Greater Potential Greater Knowledge Broaden views of the world Improve intellectual thinking Emotional Growth Community Role Model Friends/ Networking Weekly Earnings Doctoral Degree Professional Degree Master's Degree Bachelors Degree Associate Degree Some College, No Degree High School Diploma Some High School, No Degree $0 $200 $400 $600 $800 $1,000 $1,200 $1,400 www.copticedu.org Higher Education and You… Admissions is a Process Know all the exams, essay and recommendations you may need to submit! A-G Requirements GPA, SAT, SAT II Essay Recommendation Letters Extra Curricular Early Admissions Extra Curricular Applications Differences and Special details of both UC and CSU Personal Statement Find out the cost $$$ of each school www.copticedu.org Costs of Attending CSU and UC California State University 2012-13 Fees Books & Supplies University of California At Home On Campus Off Campus $7,025 $7,025 1,666 1,666 2012-13 At Home On Campus Off Campus $7,025 Fees $13,200 $13,200 $13,200 1,666 Books & Supplies 1,500 1,500 1,500 4,400 13,500 9,600 Room & Board 4,326 10,932 11,493 Room & Board Transp. 1,413 1,245 1,444 Personal & Transp. 3,400 2,200 3,000 Personal 2,708 2,576 2,671 Health Ins. 1,100 1,300 1,300 TOTAL $23,600 $31,700 $28,600 TOTAL $17,138 $23,444 $24,299 5 www.copticedu.org Living On Campus: $31,700 personal and transportation expenses $2,200 tuition/fees $13,200 room/board on campus $13,500 books/supplies $1,500 health care fee/allowance $1,300 www.copticedu.org 6 $$$ is the # 1 reason students don’t apply to college This should be something to consider but not the ONLY thing Financial aid & other options make it possible to afford a college education Scholarships Grants Loans Work Studies Learn how to apply & qualify for financial aid www.copticedu.org GRANTS: Free Money for educational expenses based on need PELL Grant Cal Grant LOANS: Money on loan which must be repaid with interest Subsidized Unsubsidized WORK STUDY: Jobs to help pay for school Employment at the Campus SCHOLARSHIPS: Free Money based on specific criteria On Campus Off Campus Apply for FASFA! between January 1st–March 2nd ! www.copticedu.org 8 Typical Family Contribution (Total cost on campus: $31,700) 9 Criteria Colleges Consider When Looking at You Criteria You Should Consider in Your College Search Size of school Location Majors Cost Admissions Requirements Average class size Semester vs. Quarter GPA Rigor of course schedule SAT/ACT scores Extra-curricular activities Special Talents Leadership www.copticedu.org 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. GPA SAT/ACT 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 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 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 www.copticedu.org Identify what you want and need Identify what they have List the campuses that match your criteria ◦ List several things that are important for you to find on campus ◦ Find out for yourself! Take a tour or talk to students who attend that school ◦ Your “Big 10” should include schools that are reach as well as most likely ◦ Be realistic about where you are qualified to be accepted ◦ Be true to what you need as a student Having a “safe” school is OK!! www.copticedu.org The Four Systems of Higher Education in California www.copticedu.org 13 California offers the best variety higher education choices Public Universities Private Universities/Colleges ◦ UC (10 campuses) ◦ CSU (23 campuses) ◦ USC, LMU, Cal Tech, Harvey Mudd, Scripps, Pepperdine, Mount St. Mary’s California Community Colleges (109 colleges, 72 districts) Trade Schools ◦ Bryman, DeVry, Heald, Westwood Art Institutes ◦ Art Institute of California (30 campuses) ◦ Otis College of Art & Design ◦ Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising www.copticedu.org UC A-G Courses History/Social Science: 2 years English: 4 years Math: 3 years; 4 recommended Lab Science: 2 years; 3 recommended Language Other than English: 2 years 3 recommended Visual & Performing Arts: 1 year College Prep Electives: 1 year CSU Private CC Same as UC Similar to UC 18 years of age or high school graduate SAT Reasoning or ACT SAT Reasoning or ACT N/A Entrance Exams SAT Reasoning Test or ACT w/Writing SAT Subject Tests are recommended for some majors GPA Minimum GPA is 3.0 Minimum GPA is 2.0 GPA Varies 3.0 – 4.0+ N/A Personal Info Personal Statement N/A Varies N/A Extra Activities Community Service, Volunteer Work, Clubs, Etc. Recommend ed Recommend ed N/A www.copticedu.org 15 UC - Freshman Admission a-g subjects Years a. History/Social Sciences 2 years b. English 4 years c. Mathematics 3 years d. Laboratory Science 2 years e. Language other than English 2 years f. Visual & Performing Arts 1 year g. College-Preparatory Elective 1 year GPA Requirement Weighted 3.00 Examination Requirement ACT Plus Writing or SAT Reasoning www.copticedu.org16 109 campuses Transfer partners with four-year education systems in the state Offer guaranteed admission transfer programs available with UC, CSU and Private Institutions Open Admission Offer both academic and Vocational courses www.cccco.edu 17 Minimum eligibility requirements for transfer ◦ 60 transferable units ◦ 2.4 college GPA (eligibility vs. selection) ◦ 7-course pattern with a “C” or better In addition, transfer applicants should complete: ◦ Lower-division general education requirements ◦ Lower-division major preparation courses www.copticedu.org 18 CSU Campuses www.copticedu.org 19 23 Campuses in CA Minimum GPA is 2.0 Eligibility is based upon : A-G course GPA (Includes 12th Grade) SAT reasoning exam score or ACT exam score Applications are accepted from Separate application for each campus Priority admission for community college transfer students www.csumentor.edu October 1st to November 30th 20 www.copticedu.org 21 10 campuses in CA Minimum GPA is 3.0 (10th and 11th Grades Only) Application criteria is based upon: A-G Courses and GPA SAT Reasoning or ACT with Writing SAT Subject Tests Extracurricular Activities and Involvement (9th – 12th Grades) Personal Statement Applications are due from November 1st to Admit upper division transfers only; Priority transfer admission for community college students Eligibility DOES NOT guarantee admission to the competitive campuses November 30th http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/ 22 UC Irvine - Freshman Admissions Summary Fall 2012 Freshman Applicants % Admits % Accepts % Total 54,555 CA Resident 47,655 87.4% 18,055 82.0% 4,503 85.4% Out-ofState 2,483 4.6% 1,398 6.4% 167 3.2% Internation al 4,417 8.1% 2,559 11.6% 603 11.4% Diversity 22,012 Accepts 5,273 Academic Profile Admits Low Income 46.7% Avg. GPA 4.05 First Generation 56.6% Avg. SAT Total 1826 African American 3.6% American Indian 0.3% Chicano/Latino Avg. SAT Verbal 589 Avg. SAT Math 629 Avg. SAT Writing 608 28.4% Mean UC Test Total 245 Asian 52.0% Avg. AP/IB/Honors/CL 16 All Other 15.7% Avg. A-G Courses 48 ELC Total Number 12,196www.copticedu.org UCR ADMISSIONS UPDATE Freshman Applications Fall ‘09 22,744 Fall ‘11 Fall ‘10 26,061 24,056 Fall ‘12 29,906 Counselors Conference 2012 Freshman Admit Rates Fall ‘09 Fall ‘10 78.1% 76.2% AT Fall ‘11 66.5% Fall ‘12 62.7% www.copticedu.org THAT’S WHAT WE DO UCSD-Freshmen Admission Numbers As of August 2012 Applicants Admits Accepts Number of Students 60,805 22,965 4,500+ High School GPA 3.76 4.07 4.00 Avg. SAT Reading 582 639 608 Avg. SAT Math 631 690 670 Avg. SAT Writing 600 661 629 Avg. ACT Composite 27 29 28 www.copticedu.org 25 2 Prompts, students must address both 1,000 words total or less ◦ You may allocate the word count as you wish. Neither essay should be shorter than 250 words View as personal interview on paper 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? The prompts are posted at: http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/personalstatement/index.html Start early, get feedback, and REVISE! Define your motivation/momentum in topics you are passionate about Decisions are never made on the personal statement alone Avoid some common mistakes Submit your Essay to CEF to review ◦ Info@copticedu.org www.copticedu.org www.copticedu.org 28 77 Campuses throughout California Target students who are of good academic standing and in line with school mission Minimum GPA will VARY Requirements and Deadlines will VARY www.aiccumentor.edu Most require A-G Track Pattern w/ specific course requests Most will request SAT Reasoning or ACT Exam Scores 29 Northwestern University Boston College www.copticedu.org SAT Reasoning Test Writing Component www.collegeboard.com (200 – 800) 7 SAT test dates between February and September Reading Passages • Sentence Completion • 70 Minutes Multiple Choice: - Improve Sentences - Identify Errors • 25 Minute Essay composition and grammar • 60 Minutes SAT I Critical Reading Mathematics (200 – 800) (200 – 800) Multiple Choice • Number Operations, Functions • Algebra, Geometry, Statistics, etc. • 70 Minutes www.copticedu.org 31 ACT 4 Sections, each worth 25% Composite Score will be an average of all test portions, except Writing No “Guessing Penalty” Vocabulary is slightly less important ENGLISH MATHEMATICS (1-36) (1-36) SCIENCE REASONING READING (1-36) (1-36) Optional WRITING Portion Required www.act.org by UC System 6 ACT test dates between February and September www.copticedu.org 32 SAT Critical Reading: 67 Multiple Choice Questions Short & Long Critical Reading Sentence Completion Math: 44 Multiple Choice/ 10 Grid-in Basic, Alg I & II, Geometry Writing: 49 Multiple Choice Questions Grammar- Identifying error, Usage, Improving Sentences 25 minute essay ACT Reading 40 multiple-choice questions Passages include prose fiction, social studies, humanities, and sciences Math: 60 Multiple Choice Questions Alg I & II, Geometry, Trigonometry English 75 Multiple-Choice Questions Tests Grammar Usage and Rhetorical Skills Science 40 multiple-choice questions Questions on science-based passages www.copticedu.org SAT Total score 600-2400 Each section is 200-800 eacH ◦ They deduct ¼ pt for each WRONG answer Your final score will be each section added together The highest of each section will NO LONGER be what schools accept ACT TIP: Do not answer any question that you can not safely eliminate at least 2 wrong answers Composite Scoring 1-36 Each Section is scored individually 1-36pts Your final score is an average of all your combined scores Only one whole testing score will be accepted TIP: Always take a chance to answer, unlike the SAT you are not penalized for a wrong answer. www.copticedu.org Scripps College www.copticedu.org Show interest and initiative If you are interested in a particular field, explore opportunities to gain experience. If your are passionate about something show it! Display leadership and teamwork They want to see that you can be a contributing member of their colligate community Be yourself! Most important…Be Consistent! Southern Methodist University www.copticedu.org Work Summer Opportunities Campus Activities Off Campus Activities Athletics Community Service – Church Involvement/Leadership www.copticedu.org Tour the campuses you are interested in Begin compiling a file of possible scholarships Attend college fairs and parent nights Make contact with university representatives Do not limit your choices Take the SAT’s/ACT early Always meet the given deadlines www.copticedu.org 38 www.csumentor.edu www.californiacolleges.edu www.universityofcalifornia.edu www.aiccumentor.edu www.cccapply.org www.collegeboard.com Information and Application for California State Universities Homepage for University of California Information and Application for Independent Colleges & Universities Information and Application for California Community Colleges SAT Registration www.act.org http://www.internationalstudent.com/essay_writing/scholarship_essay.sht ml Tips for preparing and writing college essay and personal statement www.fastweb.com www.fafsa.ed.gov www.pin.ed.gov www.sandiegocalsoap.com Free and extensive Scholarship Site Info and Application to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid Access to the Personal ID Number for the FAFSA www.copticedu.org 39 College Essays ◦ You will be able to email to receive feedback; Your essay will be assigned to one of our readers to review ◦ Email cefcounselor@copticedu.org ◦ Subject Line: CEF Essay ◦ Plan ahead: Send essays NO LATER than November 20 ◦ UC application due November 30 Financial Aid Workshop ◦ Will be held in January and February ◦ Listen for announcements at your church Merit Achievement Award ◦ Seniors that have been accepted to 4-year college/university ◦ Application is posted on www.copticedu.org in May ◦ Application is due May 31, 2013 ◦ Award Announcement in July www.copticedu.org No matter what your goal, there is a college or postsecondary program out there that will be a perfect fit for you. Whether public or private, small or large, academic or specialized, the most important choice is choosing to attend EVERY student, regardless of background or money, can find ways to pay for an education after high school You deserve success. Work hard and you can make it happen! www.copticedu.org 41 Cherif Youssef cyoussef60@gmail.com 818-807-8505 Info@copticedu.org www.copticedu.org www.copticedu.org www.copticedu.org 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade •Plan Out 4 Year Class Schedule •Grades Matter! •Apply to UC! •Continue Involvement •Take on Academic Challenges •Explore Extracurricular Involvement •Prepare for ACT and/or SAT •Pursue Leadership Opportunities •Meet Provisions of Admission •Explore Campuses •Take Exams •File FAFSA •Tour Campuses •Apply for Scholarships •Continue to Succeed University of California www.copticedu.org 44 •Plan Out 4 Year Class Schedule •Explore Extracurricular Involvement UC Admissions websites: • Doorways A-G Course Lists • Online Classes • Community College Classes & Community College A-G list https://doorways.ucop.edu/list Counselor Resources: • Options for Satisfying A-G Chart • CSU-UC Comparison Chart • A-G Guide Website www.copticedu.org 45 46 A-G Guide Informational website for everything “a-g” Update high school course lists Career Technical Education (CTE) Online Learning New URL: http://www.ucop.edu /agGuide/ 46 10th Grade •Grades Matter! •Continue Involvement •Prepare for ACT and/or SAT •Explore Campuses Free test prep resources: • www.number2.com •College Board SAT & ACT prep – text message of the day •KHAN academy www.khanacademy.org Tools to Explore Campuses: •UC Campus websites •Zinch: www.zinch.com/ •Cappex: www.cappex.com/ •The Princeton Review’s School Search: www.princetonreview.com/schoolsearch. aspx •CollegeWeekLive: www.collegeweeklive.com www.copticedu.org 47 UC Day on CollegeWeekLive is Thursday, October 4th 48 11th Grade •Take on Academic Challenges •Pursue Leadership Opportunities •Take Exams •Tour Campuses Test taking tips: •Read! •Take practice tests early to know where you may need help •UC accepts both ACT with Writing and the SAT Reasoning Test and will take your highest test score from a single test date Academic Challenges: •Rigor of course schedule •College Courses www.copticedu.org 49 12th Grade •Apply to UC! •Continue to Succeed •Meet Provisions of Admission •File FAFSA •Apply for Scholarships Deadlines: •UC Application Fall filing period: November 1–30 •File FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov/ •Admissions notifications (posted online): March 1-30 •Students must opt-in to waitlists •Submit Statement of Intent to Register (SIR): by May 1 •Official high school and college records due: by July 15 www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply www.copticedu.org50