DUBLIN HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR PARENT/STUDENT COLLEGE APPLICATION WORKSHOP CYNTHIA WALKER SCHOOL COUNSELOR Fem - Han, AVID. ELD SEPTEMBER 2019
23 CAMPUSES - Nation’s Largest 4-yr Public University System ▶ All campuses use www.calstate.edu/apply for college applications and other information including financial aid. ▶ Each campus has a web link to their website. ▶ All campuses required completion of CSU - UC A- G courses for admission. ▶ DHS diploma with distinction and advanced scholar diploma align with the A-G requirements ▶ Each college has an minimum eligibility index found on individual campus websites which uses GPA + SAT or ACT criteria. Local campus require a 3.0 or higher GPA ▶ ▶ All campuses require either the SAT or the ACT exam w/essay CSU’s use only the SAT math and critical reading scores ▶ For Engineering majors, we recommend SAT ▶ ▶ DHS students are given first priority for admission to Cal State East Bay and Cal State San Francisco. If these are not on the list of preferred campuses, we recommend ▶ students include one of them as a “safety” school.
CSU IMPACTION “IMPACTION DOES NOT MEAN IMPOSSIBLE” 2 categories of Impaction ▶ Impacted Majors - Number of eligible candidates far exceed the number of spaces ▶ May be admitted in an alternative major Fullerton, Long Beach, San Diego, San Jose, and San Luis ▶ Obispo, Fresno, Los Angeles campuses are impacted in all undergrad programs ▶ Impacted Campus – number of eligible applicants exceeds number of instructional resources. ▶ Impaction is a protection of over crowding & being about to serve admitted students.
APPLYING TO THE CSU’S A-G COURSES * 10 TH /11 TH GPA * SAT OR ACT SCORES ▶ Applications are completed online at www.calstate.edu/apply and will open October 1st ▶ When you have submitted one application to a campus, the “Express Mode” will auto populate applications to other designated campuses. ▶ Application window is October 1 st through November 30 th for most campuses. ▶ NOTE: Nov 30th is Thanksgiving weekend. DHS counselors will not be available to help. CSU helpdesk will be open, but with limited staff. Try to complete applications prior to 11/22. ▶ SAT/ACT should be completed by November testing date. ▶ Check individual campuses to confirm if they will accept a December sitting. ▶ Include a “safety” campus with your top choices (remember DHS has priority at CSU East Bay and SF) ▶
HELPFUL HINTS - COMMON MISTAKES ▶ Before you start you will need: ▶ your transcript ▶ current DHS schedule ▶ SAT/ACT test scores ▶ Soc Security # ▶ parent’s annual income. ▶ Set aside uninterrupted time. You can stop and save your work and continue at another time. ▶ Set up an email designated for your college and scholarship correspondence. BE PROFESSIONAL! ▶ READ AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. ▶ It is not difficult, but is time consuming. And questions may come up. There are help links and online chat. ▶ WATCH THE DEADLINES. Try to complete your applications prior to Nov 22. Don’t wait to the last minute!
Profile ▶ Strongly Recommended: use the CEEB Code for Dublin HIgh School #050784 to make sure you are entering the correct high school ▶ You will be asked to release your CAASPP scores - you want to check the box “yes” if you took the tests last year and agree to release the score. The scores will be used for your Math and English placement, in addition to your grades and coursework. ▶ There is also a box to check if you did not take the test. ▶ WATCH THE DEADLINES. Allow yourself time to accurately complete your application. Try to complete your applications prior to Nov 22. Don’t wait to the last minute!
Entering courses and grades ▶ ENTER ONLY A-G COURSES (No health or PE) ▶ USE THE DROP DOWN OPTION FOR DHS COURSES -avoid writing in courses. ▶ If you have repeated a class to improve a D or F grade, *only use the improved grade* in your application. If you have not made up the D, report it and use the“in progress” option in the application. ▶ For 7th and 8th grade world lang and/or math courses use the drop down for DHS courses- make sure you choose the correct year you completed the course. ▶ If your World Lang was waived-there is a place in Freshman year to indicate that - make sure to check the box. ▶ For college courses: On the profile page indicate if you have taken any college classes. Later, you will be able to add the name of the college and add the courses and match to an A-G. ▶ WATCH THE DEADLINES. Allow yourself time to accurately complete your application. Try to complete your applications prior to Nov 22. Don’t wait to the last minute!
HELPFUL HINTS ▶ Extracurricular and community service are no longer a part of the application. ▶ Some campuses and programs have supplemental questions. If it doesn’t allow you to submit, go back and check for additional campus specific questions. ▶ If you are eligible for a fee waiver - a notice will automatically show on the submission page. ▶ Proofread and have someone else review before submitting. Common errors: Names not capitalized, mis-spelled course names, course/grades errors. DOUBLE CHECK EVERYTHING. ▶ WATCH DEADLINES * DON’T PROCRASTINATE
FOR HELP WITH YOUR APPLICATION ▶ BREATHE…. DON’T PANIC ▶ (unless you waited until the last minute!!) ▶ READ the instructions again ▶ READ the warning boxes and follow the instructions ▶ Have questions - need help ▶ Use the Help tab on www.calstate.edu.apply ▶ Use the online chat link ▶ Be professional and use etiquette when contacting the colleges. They can track the inquiries. ▶ Contact the CSU help counselors ▶ Meet with your DHS Counselors well ahead of 11/22 - we will not be available during Thanksgiving Break. ▶ Don’t wait until the end of November!!
MISC TIPS ▶ Spend some time visiting the individual campus websites: ▶ Review the individual campus freshman profile. You should match fairly closely if you are considering applying. ▶ Take the virtual tours ▶ Check the social media sites for the colleges and see what is trending. ▶ DON’T CATCH SENIOR-ITIS– Acceptance letters are *conditional.* Don’t let your senior year grades jeopardize your college acceptance. ▶ Visit the campus in person. Call ahead and ask for a student to give you a tour. It’s not too late.
Fall 2020 Application Opens Oct 1. Deadline is 11/30 …. but we recommend trying to complete prior to Thanksgiving Break APPLY EARLY!!
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