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N AVIGATING P OST - HIGH SCHOOL PLANNING AND THE C OLLEGE A DMISSIONS P ROCESS Agenda Staying Informed & Upcoming Events Finalizing a College List Application Process UC/CSU Private/Out of State Community College
THE COLLEGE ADMISSIONS PROCESS
➔ Staying Informed & Upcoming Events ➔ Finalizing a College List ➔ Application Process ◆ UC/CSU ◆ Private/Out of State ◆ Community College ➔ Naviance ➔ Letter of Recommendation Procedures & FERPA ➔ Official Transcripts ➔ College Entrance Testing ➔ Final College Application Tips and Advice
▶ Weekly Bulletin and Announcements ▶ Blackbaud (Monitor your grades & graduation status!) ▶ OLP Counseling Page ▶ OLP Email -- be sure to monitor this ▶ 12th Grade Page
helpful links + more
✓ College Representative visits in the Campus Ministry Room (Village
Inn during G Block) are ongoing and can be found on the “College Visits” link on Naviance.
EVENT DATE TIME LOCATION CSU Application Workshop
TBD
UC Application Workshop
TBD
Common App Workshop
TBD
Mini Intensive 2-day College Camp October and November
Oct 11-12 & Nov 15-16
Friday 2:30 -5pm and Saturday 9am - 3pm
Financial Aid Night
Oct 16
5:30-6:20pm
Student Library
OLP College Fair (60+ colleges)
Oct 16
6:30-8:30pm
Event Center
▶ There is no “magic formula” for getting into colleges.
The college is looking to fit its own criteria each year. ▶ Colleges receive more applications than available spaces, so even highly qualified applicants may be denied. ▶ Not being admitted is not a reflection of an applicant’s worth or ability nor is it a prediction of future success. Suggestions to minimize stress and increase success:
Helpful Hints:
universities)
attend and transfer with higher acceptance rates. Benefits:
transfer programs, including the UC TAG.
Application Tips ▪ 23 CSU campuses - Apply broadly! ▪ Open October 1 – November 30 ▪ Use your transcript to enter College Preparatory (A-G, HP, or AP) courses. ▪ Each transcript grade = semester (fall/spring) grade. ▪ Official transcript not required at time of application unless campus or program specifically requests it. ▪ Read all instructions and emails. ▪ Input grades without plus/minus signs ▪ Don’t forget to enter all 12th grade classes Admission ▪ Fulfill the minimum GPA requirement (2.5 CSU GPA) and A-G subject requirements ▪ Submit scores for ACT or SAT (CSU does not require Writing scores from SAT or ACT.) ▪ Use SAT code 3594 to send scores to all CSUs (or choose one campus and they will share your scores with any you apply to.) ▪ Send official ACT scores to one CSU. All campuses will share with each other. ▪ Determined by an eligibility index
Application Tips ▪ 9 UC campuses - Apply broadly and review options for selecting majors. ▪ Example: Some schools only allow ONE major selection; others will consider you for a back-up choice if your first major is impacted. ▪ Application is open now to fill out; can submit Nov 1- 30, 2019 Presenting Yourself on the UC Application ▪ Use your transcript to self-report College Preparatory (A-G, HP, or AP) courses. ▪ Each transcript grade = semester (fall/spring) grade. ▪ Official transcript not required at the time of application unless a campus or program specifically requests it. Read all instructions and emails. ▪ Input grades without plus/minus signs ▪ Don’t forget to enter all 12th grade classes ▪ Complete the scholarship information within the UC application.
University of California (UC)
Admission
▪ If official SAT or ACT scores are sent to one UC campus, they will share with
major suggests it. Visit the UC website for more information on recommendations based on campus and major.
the same 14 factors to evaluate applications but may apply them differently and make admission decisions independently. Be sure to review the process of each campus.
University of California (UC)
▶ Private and Out of State Universities vary on requirements and application portals
▶ Many use a holistic review
play a more significant role. ▶ The most used application portal for private schools is…
Private & Out-of-State University Admission
Application Tips: ○ Create Common App account and link to your Naviance account.
○ Personal essays and additional supplemental materials ■ Supplements - Please follow the instructions for each college as these have varying requirements and steps. Often, the supplemental questions carry more weight than the essay. ○ Make sure your essays are proofread. ○ Common App Essay goes to ALL schools –do not list one particular school name. ○ Supplemental questions can be personalized to each school.
yourself organized
Common Application
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Select Yes, I waive my right to access.
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Click here
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Indicate if applying via Common App
Let us know when you apply! We don’t get a notification.
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Confirm that you need a LOR! If yes...
Oct-Dec applications
Jan-May applications
in core subject area and/or area of interest)
you need LOR
counselor by LOR request deadlines using “LOR Protocol” located in Naviance “Updates”
additional colleges
Must include: ▶ Student Name ▶ Counselor/Teacher Name ▶ Date Submitted ▶ Answers to LOR Questions ▶ Copy of Resume ▶ Other pertinent info (i.e. special programs, etc)
*make sure to let each letter writer know what they are to emphasize*
Format chart on front of packet like this:
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Application Types & Deadlines
Type of Application Binding?
Details
Regular Decision (RD) No. Due Nov. 30 - Feb. 1. Most students should use Regular Decision. Priority Deadline No. Earlier than RD, often used to screen for scholarships along with application review. Rolling Admissions No. Accepts applicants anytime throughout the cycle. Often will provide a decision within 4-8 weeks of a completed app. Early Action (EA) No. Due Oct. 15 – Nov. 15. Receive decision back earlier than RD pool of applicants. Single Choice/ Restrictive Early Action No. Often due Nov. 1. Choose only one campus to apply with early deadline; all
Early Decision (ED) YES. BINDING AGREEMENT. Usually Oct. 15 – Nov. 15th deadline. If accepted, student is required to attend. Parent, student, and counselor signs contract before submitting. Can apply to other schools non-binding, but
Drawbacks & Benefits of Early Applications
date.
○ Common App: Registrar will upload via Naviance ○ Non-Common App Private/Out of State Colleges: ■ Students order official transcripts from Registrar by deadline set by college. ■ If application has a counselor portal, counselor may be able to upload. ■ Keep Naviance updated
○ Must order transcript from any college you attended to be sent directly to the university you are attending (i.e. Grossmont College transcript) *All final non-Common App transcripts must be ordered from the OLP Registrar to be mailed to the college you will be attending. Make sure to update college you are Attending on Naviance!*
December test administrations are usually last dates accepted by most colleges for regular decision; September & October for Early applications. Check each college individually. REGISTER AND SEND SCORES at www.collegeboard.org for the SAT and www.act.org for the ACT. AP, SAT and ACT scores must be ordered directly from College Board and ACT. Some schools accept “Self- Reported SAT and ACT Scores.” Check with each college individually. ◾ www.fairtest.org: A resource with a list of colleges and universities that do not require the ACT or SAT for admission.
SAT or Subject Test Date Registration Date Late Registration Date Additional Fee Applies October 5, 2019 Passed September 24, 2019 November 2, 2019 October 3, 2019 October 22, 2019 December 7, 2019 November 8, 2019 November 26, 2019 ACT Test Date Registration Date Late Registration Date Additional Fee Applies September 14, 2019 Passed Passed October 26, 2019 September 20, 2019 October 4, 2019 December 14, 2019 November 8, 2019 November 22, 2019
➔ Must register with NCAA Eligibility Center ASAP! ➔ Different requirements than graduation or a-g ➔ Website: https://web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3/
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▶ Personal statements should be crafted in the students’ own voice, using concrete examples to support the points made. ▶ The statement is presenting an overall picture that cannot be found elsewhere in the application. ▶ Do not just repeat information that is already included, such as listing extracurricular activities. ▶ Save all work & ask multiple people to proofread. ▶ Don’t force your UC Personal Insight Questions into a Common App prompt or vice versa. You must answer each question specifically; readers will notice if it seems ‘off.’ ▶ Some further resources:
essay-college-admissions
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▶ YES! They expect to see performance that indicates students are ready to succeed in college-level coursework. ▶ Some colleges will also require mid-year reports and transcripts at the end of first term. ▶ A college can withdraw an offer of admission when courses change or grades drop significantly over the course of the senior year. You will submit a final end-of-year transcript. ▶ If classes change after application is submitted a student must notify the college(s). Contact colleges directly before changing courses.
Do Colleges Care About Senior Classes and Grades?
➢ Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Open October 1, 2019 (recommended to submit by March 2, 2019 for maximum consideration of state aid.) ➢ First come, first serve. When funds are depleted, no more awards are given
➢ 2019-2020 - CSS/Financial Aid Profile used by many institutions to award institutional financial aid, becomes available Oct. 1, 2019 ➢ Confirm whether any of your colleges require it (link above has a list of colleges) ➢ Connect with College Financial Aid Offices & Applications ➢ Private Scholarships ➢ Resources – including net costs and calculators: ➢ College Board ➢ College Navigator
Please contact your alpha-counselor for individual questions. Email is often the fastest method for setting up a student appointment. Students can also come during walk-in hours for quick questions (before school, G block, lunch, & after school.) Nelson Kim OLP Registrar (transcripts and records)
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Dr Colon's website
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○ First, complete Senior Questionnaire on Naviance ○ We will discuss college goals ○ College 3 tier list ○ Academic record ○ College search process
College Fair Oct 16
with Dr. Colon via her website
We are here for you! Drop by/email with any questions or concerns :)
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