Welcome to Senior College Information Night 2013!
 Presented by Kyle Kassebaum, Katie Paulsen, Sheila
Souder, & Molly Yasuda, Counselors, and Lisa
Neumaier, College & Career Specialist
 Please feel free to ask as many questions as possible
so we can support the goals of each student.
What You Should be Doing Right Now
 Have college list narrowed down
 Request letters of recommendation from counselor
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and teachers if required
Check deadlines and complete applications
Begin writing essays
Sign up for SAT and/or ACT
Investigate financial aid and scholarship
opportunities
Naviance Family Connection
 Naviance will help students:
 Access information about colleges of interest to you
 Review profiles and compare yourself to Drake grads
 Review the list of college reps visiting Drake this fall
 Keep up-to-date with important announcements and
scholarship opportunities
Directions for Logging On
 Go to www.connection.naviance.com/drake
 See Lisa Neumaier with any password issues
 Parents can access Naviance using Naviance Family
Connection
 Parents were given their own access to Naviance Family
Connection, but can contact Lisa Neumaier if they forgot
their password
Colleges I’m Thinking About
Applying to CSU’s
California State University
 Communication takes place through student portal accounts
 Applications can be submitted between 10/1 and 11/30
 It is your responsibility to send in SAT/ACT scores. The College Board
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code for CSU is 3594
Check account regularly (1-2 times a week) for admission status and if
admitted to monitor steps for enrollment
If students miss any deadlines they will lose their admissions spot
Maintain the same level eligibility index throughout senior year or risk
offer of admission getting rescinded – no D’s
CSU’s do not accept letters of recommendation
CSU con’t.
 ELM (Entry-Level Mathematics Test) and EPT (English Placement
Test)
 Students can take these tests at their local CSU campus
 No summer work after high school graduation will be accepted to meet
admissions criteria
 Any summer courses taken at COM will make you a transfer applicant,
not a freshman applicant
Eligibility Index
 The Eligibility Index is a combination of test scores & GPA required to
meet minimum eligibility requirements
1. (GPA for A-G classes) x 800 + SAT = 2900 or higher
2. (GPA for A-G classes) x 200 + (10 x ACT) = 694 or higher
 The CSU does not use the SAT Writing score for admission purposes;
The ACT Writing score is not considered in the composite score
 All SAT & ACT scores are the student’s responsibility to send
 For more information on the CSU system: www.calstate.edu
 For application to CSU: www.csumentor.edu
Applying to UC’s
University of California
 Application opens October 1 and can be submitted November 1-30
 Arrange to have official SAT/ACT score reports sent to one UC campus
by December 2013
 Do not send transcripts to the UC campuses when applying
 It is critical to maintain strong grades through senior year
 Email is primary source of communication from UC’s
 UC does not accept letters of recommendation
Comprehensive Review Factors:
 Campuses draw from 14 academic and personal factors approved by
University faculty, including:
1.
Academic GPA in all A-G courses, minimum 3.00 weighted GPA in 10th and
11th grade
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Scores on the ACT with writing or SAT Reasoning (must be taken by senior
year)
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Content of and performance in courses beyond minimum A-G requirements
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Number of and performance in UC-approved honors and AP courses
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Identified by UC as being ranked in top 9% of class
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Quality of senior-year schedule
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Quality of academic performance relative to educational opportunities at
high school
Review Factors con’t.
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Outstanding performance in one or more academic subject areas
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Outstanding work in one or more special projects in an academic field of
study
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Recent, marked improvement in academic performance
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Special talents, skills, achievements and awards in a particular field (visual
or performing arts, athletics, writing, leadership, etc.…..)
12.
Completion of special projects within the high school curriculum or in
conjunction with special school event
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Academic achievement in light of difficult life experiences or special
circumstances
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Location of a student’s secondary school and residence
2014 Freshman
Admission
UC Updates
UC Updates
Davis
Berkeley
Overall Admit Rate: 39%
 Average GPA: 4.07
 Average SAT: 1906
 Average ACT: 28
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Overall Admit Rate: 21%
 Average GPA: 18
 Average SAT: 2076
 Average ACT: 31
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Other Info:
 Fall 2014 Outreach Events online at:
admissions.berkeley.edu
 SAT subject tests recommended for
College of Chemistry and Engineering
majors
 New Major: Sustainable Environmental
Design
Other Info:
 Welcome Center is now open
UC Updates con’t.
Los Angeles
Irvine
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Overall Admit Rate: 39%
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Overall Admit Rate: 18%
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Average GPA: 4.03
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Average GPA: 4.15
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Average SAT: 1854
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Average SAT: 2052
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Average ACT: 27
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Average ACT: 30
Other Info:
 New admission site:
www.admissions.uci.edu
 New Majors: Cognitive Sciences and
Human Biology
Other Info:
New Majors: Financial Actuarial
Mathematics and Film & Television
 SAT subject test highly recommended
for School of Engineering
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UC Updates con’t.
Riverside
Merced
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Overall Admit Rate: 74%
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Overall Admit Rate: 62%
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Average GPA: 3.59
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Average GPA: 3.72
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Average SAT: 1634
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Average SAT: 1720
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Average ACT: 23
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Average ACT: 25
Other Info:
Other Info:
Offers more individual attention
 Freshman year housing guaranteed
 New Majors: English and Spanish
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1000 students on waitlist given
admissions offers
 New Major: Cell and Molecular Biology
UC Updates con’t.
 San Diego
 Santa Barbara
•Overall Admit Rate: 33%
•Average GPA: 4.11
•Average SAT: 1993
•Average ACT: 29
•Overall Admit Rate: 39%
•Average GPA: 4.01
•Average SAT: 1915
•Average ACT: 28
Other Info:
•4 engineering majors are impacted:
Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Aerospace,
and Mechanical
•New Major: Public Health
Other Info:
•College of Creative Studies requires
supplemental application-selection by
faculty
•College of Engineering selection by major
• Science majors should declare a major
•SAT Subject recommendations:
Engineering: Math Level 2
Creative Studies: Major related exam
UC Updates con’t.
 Santa Cruz
•Overall Admit Rate: 49%
•Average GPA: 3.84
•Average SAT: 1793
•Average ACT: 26
•Other Info:
•“A university with a conscience”
• Commitment to public service
Applying to Private Colleges &
Out of State Public
Private Colleges/Out of State Publics
 Some private colleges and most out-of-state public institutions
have their own online applications
 Visit college websites to find their specific requirements to
apply and their application deadlines
 Some neighboring states participate in the Western
Undergraduate Exchange
 Check out www.wue.wiche.edu for more information
Common Application
● Invite your counselor and teachers to complete letters of
recommendation
● We encourage you to waive your right to see the teacher/counselor
letter of recommendation
● Alert counselor/teachers of any early admission deadlines
● Notify colleges of any change in courses or grade issues
● Your counselor will upload your transcript to the application
● College of Marin transcripts are student’s responsibility to obtain
Letters of Recommendation
● Adhere to counselor/teacher’s deadlines and
alert them to any early application deadlines
● Complete counselor Letter of Recommendation
packet online
● Email or give information to counselor/teacher
in person
● Parents – your input is greatly appreciated!
Letters of Recommendation con’t.
● Requirements at most private schools
● UC/CSU’s do NOT require letters of recommendation
nor accept them
● Schools that ask for only two teacher recommendations
want you to send only two teacher letters
Personal Statement/College Essay
● UC prompts available at
http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/ho
w-to-apply/personal-statement/index.html
● Common application prompts and supplemental essay
information available at www.commonapp.org
● Importance of student’s voice - this may be the only
time an admission officer gets to know YOU.
Application Workshop Dates
 Tues, October 15
 Wed, October 16
 Mon, October 28
 Tues, October 29
 Thurs, November 7
 Wed, November 13
3:20 pm
2:40 pm
3:20 pm
3:20 pm
3:20 pm
2:40 pm
 Students should bring their social security number and a copy of their
transcript to each workshop
Essay Writing Workshop Dates
 Fri, September 27
10:00 am
 Fri, October 4
10:00 am
 Fri, October 4
1:15 pm
(only available for seniors with a free 6th period)
 Wed, October 9
1:15 pm
(only available for seniors with a free 6th period)
All of these workshops will take place in the College & Career Center and
are limited to 15 students per session. Students must sign up through
Naviance at least one day prior to the workshop.
College visits still to come . . .
 Colorado State University, Arizona State University, University of Colorado
@Boulder, Saint Martin’s University, Elon University, Scripps College, University of
Portland, University of Colorado @Colorado Springs, University of San Francisco,
Northeastern University, Western Oregon University, University of Puget Sound,
Skidmore College, University of Chicago, University of Denver, Stanford University,
Lehigh University, Willamette University, Saint Michael’s College, Goucher College,
Quest University Canada, Seattle University, New York University, Fashion Institute
of Design & Merchandising, Oregon State University, Southern Oregon University,
Pacific University, California Institute of the Arts, Santa Clara University, Haverford
College, University of Oregon, University of Montana, Missoula, Whittier College,
UCSB, Beloit College, Maryland Institute College of Art, Emory University,
Whitman College, University of Michigan, USC, Occidental College, College of
Idaho, University of Vermont, University of Arizona, Tulane University, Boston
University, Santa Fe University of Art & Design, Southwestern University, George
Washington University, Hendrix College, Hofstra University, Vanderbilt University,
Franklin College Switzerland, The Evergreen State College, University of
Washington, Sarah Lawrence College, Syracuse University, Dominican University of
California
 The list changes regularly . . . So check Naviance often
Sign Up for a College Visit
 Sign up for college visits in Naviance, then print out
your confirmation email to use as a pass
After Submitting Applications
 Pay attention to all communications from colleges
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and follow their instructions re: portals, etc.
Only pay a deposit at one college
Request final transcript to be sent only to the college
you plan on attending
Maintain same level of academics – finish strong!
It is very important to complete your Senior Survey
in May
Financial Aid Parent Night
Please come to our Financial Aid Parent Night on:
October 8, 2013
5:30 pm
Student Center
Community College
 The process for applying to a community college takes place in the
spring of your senior year
 Placement tests are required prior to registering for classes at a
community college
 Both College of Marin and Santa Rosa Junior College will visit Drake in
the spring for an Orientation. Dates TBA.
 The UC Transfer Admission Guarantee (T.A.G.) program is still in
place. For more information, visit:
http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/transfer/guarantee/
Drake’s
Counseling
Staff:
Jolie Jacobs,
Counseling Secretary &
Registrar
Kyle Kassebaum,
Counselor
Lisa Neumaier, College
& Career Specialist
Katie Paulsen,
Counselor
Sheila Souder,
Counselor
Molly Yasuda,
Counselor
Please continue to ask
questions throughout the
college application
process. We are here to
work together toward a
common goal of success
for all students.