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Senior Class of 2019 Presentation

Overview

• Handouts - Transcripts - use for your applications
• EAP/CAASPP Results attached to transcript

(Informational purpose - Applies to CSU Applicants only)

• Power point presentation – taking notes
• Flyers: College & Activities Calendar, Cal State Apply Post Card, UC Personal

Insight Questions/UC Application Comprehensive Review Factors

 Current “to do” List  Post HS plans  College Process-General  Financial Aid/Scholarships  Upcoming Events/Reminders  Questions???

What are seniors doing right now?

 Add yourself and your parents to the Remind 101 for Class of

2019 – text 3d8fgh to the number 81010

 Researching schools to apply to  Take SAT/ACT in October and November  Focusing on passing ALL of your classes for graduation  Paying attention to Dates and Deadlines  Take your senior pictures asap. Deadline to have your photo

taken and submitted for the yearbook is December 1st

• Limited poses for yearbook is Free

 Ordering Cap and Gown (Sept 15 – Jan 15)  Graduation Ceremony – DATE To be determined.

8 tickets per student

 Ask clarifying questions to Counselors  Visit our Counseling Home Page at www.tracylearningcenter.com  CHECK YOUR EMAILS!!!!

Post High School Plans

• Make sure you know or have an idea of

what you are planning to do

 4yr, 2yr, Military, Apprenticeship, Vocational/Trade school

You should be having a conversation with your parents/guardian about what you want to do versus what you can/should do including the expense of your plans

Where do you want to be?

Have an idea of what schools you want to apply to: Cast the application net wide! Reach Schools - Based on the average Freshmen admit data, this may be a stretch depending on your grades, etc. Good Matches – This fits well with your grades, test scores, preferences, etc. Safety Schools – Pretty sure you can get in, but it may not be your 1st choice

CSU Application Process

 Application Opens Oct. 1st & closes Nov. 30th $55.00

per campus

 NEW APPLICATION SITE: Go to

www.calstate.edu/apply Easier to apply and only complete one application after selecting campuses

 Should have checklist of information ready with you

when you go to apply (see attached)

 CSU Admits on an Eligibility Index (G.P.A. x 800 +

Combined SAT Scores for Critical Reading and Math) The Minimum is 2950 but should look at http://www.calstate.edu/sas/impactionsearch/ and https://www2.calstate.edu/apply/eligibility-index to see what each school requires and if you meet the minimum to apply. For example, Computer Science at San Jose State is 4725 minimum.

 Submit your test scores when registering for SAT or

immediately following – Code 3594 – all CSU’s receive scores

 Up to four free score reports for free if sent within

• ne week of testing

 Higher score at each sitting is used (Super Score)  Do not send transcripts unless they are requested  No Letters of Recommendation needed  Choose more than one campus to apply to

• Impaction affects admission
• Have us review your application prior to submitting!!!

 NEW FOR FALL 2019 ADMISSION: REDIRECT of

• applicant. If CSU Eligible, an offer of admission to a

non impacted campus that you did not apply to as an alternate option. You will be notified and must respond within a certain time frame (Approx 30 days)

Academic Preparation Video for CSU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImFBNjqHmKA

 All CSU campuses now use Multiple Measures to

determine placement into English and mathematics courses for first-time freshman. Those measures include:

 Assessment Tests (CAASPP-EAP, ACT, SAT, AP

Exams),High School GPA (Weighted GPA and Math GPA), High School coursework (approved senior year- long courses in English and mathematics), and College courses

THOSE WHO MUST PARTICIPATE IN EARLY START PROGRAM:

 Costs $182/credit and may need 3 credits  Financial Aid Recipients may get a fee waiver for this  Can not register for CSU classes without this program  NEW: All credits are college bearing credits which will be used toward your General Ed requirement.

 Once admitted and you choose a campus to attend, the Early start information will be on your portal  Then, the campus you are attending will communicate with the campus where you are taking the class and that campus will send you an email so you can register the class(es) you need

UC Process / Info

• Can start application now! Just cannot send yet
• Submission Filing Period: November 1st –November 30th

$70 per campus to apply

• All campuses use Comprehensive Review format (14

Factors that are considered ie., G.P.A., Test Scores, Personal Insight Questions, ELC eligibility, talent, extra curricular, etc.)

• Submit SAT Scores to any one UC and all will receive
• Include Counselor’s Statement in additional information

area of application about our College Early Start program versus IB/AP courses

• No Letters of Recommendation required (Unless additional

information is requested at a later date)

• Do not send transcripts unless requested
• Apply to multiple campuses
• Acceptance depends on competitiveness of campus (If

applying to a competitive major, make sure to list an alternate major that is not related to your 1st preference) http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/freshman/how- applications-reviewed/index.html

• Check with individual campuses regarding Subject Tests

depending on major

UC Process / Info – Cont’d

 COUNSELOR’S STATEMENT for UC APPLICATION:

Millennium High School does not offer AP , IB, or Honors

• courses. Rather, we encourage students on track to

graduate to take classes at a local community college through a reduced schedule in their junior and senior year and full tuition reimbursement for successfully completed coursework. Juniors and seniors take a minimum of four courses which can include college

• classes. Students earn 5 credits for passing each

semester course at Millennium, and 10 elective credits for each community college course successfully completed.

Private Universities (In and Out of State)

 You must research and gather information on

each individual school for their admission process, dates/deadlines, requirements, etc.

 There are over 450 private colleges that use the

common application at www.commonapp.org

 Most will need an essay and/or personal

statement on why you wish to apply to be a student at their campus

 Most will need a letter(s) of recommendation  Make sure you have Counselor’s correct email

addresses!!! tschaffran@tracylc.net

Community Colleges / Vocational Trade School

 Community college is COLLEGE!  Planning to Transfer? Ask a community college TAG or

AA-T or AS-T

 SATs and ACT is not required, instead there is a

placement exam to help determine your ability level for class selection

 There will be a meeting next Spring semester for

students wanting to apply for Summer or Fall 2019 admission (usually in March/April)

 Counseling office will send ALL final graduate

transcripts to Delta College in June.

 All graduates need to “reapply” for Delta College as a

graduate to have the College Early Start “hold” released on their account

 Community College vs. trade school Cost/Benefits to

consider

 A “fact” or “Brag” sheet is required for

counselors and teachers to help write a letter

• f recommendation for you.

 Some private universities and scholarships

will ask for this. Not needed for CSU’s and UC’s. Only UC Berkeley may randomly ask for more information in their selection process.

 Need to give at least two weeks for a well

written letter to be produced.

 Make sure to ask before you put down a

teacher or counselor’s name for a recommendation

Letters of Recommendation Requests

IMPORTANT CHECKLIST FOR COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

Financial Aid / Scholarships



Online application opened as of October 1st at www.fafsa.ed.gov (Beware of scams and websites that charge money) Create your FSA ID for you and a parent/guardian (See Handout)



SAVE THE DATE: MHS FINANCIAL AID NIGHT WED OCTOBER 17TH @ 6:00pm



March 2nd Deadline for filing FAFSA for Cal Grant – deadline may vary for private and vocational schools – check with individual school



Private universities tend to have an earlier deadline such as February 1st. Check with the college to make sure you don’t miss this deadline.



Create your Web4grants information at https://mygrantinfo.csac.ca.gov



Cash for College nights – Important to attend to get help with filling out the application. To check for local events visit: https://cash4college.csac.ca.gov/



Scholarships – Apply!

• Each campus may have their own scholarships which have applications separate from the

FAFSA – often due early December! Ask parents to check with employers re: scholarships.



“Counselor’s Choice” Scholarships – online at www.tracylearningcenter.com and posted on wall



AVOID scams by paying to apply to scholarships or getting assistance with Financial Aid!!!

General Information

 Deadlines are very important  Make sure your name matches your legal name

• n your social security/birth certificate

 Checking email is a MUST!  Once you apply you will be invited to create

a portal-that will be very important for you to do!

 Always be honest, but present your BEST self  Be sure to send your SAT/ACT scores right away  Do your research and let us be a resource for

you!

 Let us review your application before you submit  Follow up…follow up…follow up!

Upcoming Events/Deadlines

 Application Open Lab – Thursdays

Counseling Office Conference Room Starting October 11th

 11:30am – 1:15pm **Limited Laptops

available but you can also bring your own**

• CSU App Workshop Monday October 8th 11:15am –

1:00pm (Room A1)

• UC App Workshop Friday November 16th 11:15am –

1:00pm (Room A1)

Upcoming Events/Deadlines Con’td

 Senior Portraits Scheduled and taken – No later than Dec 1st  Caps/Gowns – January 15th (Late fee charged beginning

January 16th)

 TLC’s Got Talent Show – Senior Fundraiser Wed Feb 20th –

Grand Theatre 6pm

 Financial Aid (FAFSA Deadline) March 2nd but earlier for

Private Universities – Parent Financial Aid Night at MHS – Wed Oct 17th @ 6pm

 SWO’s – Deadline given in English 4  SPRING interns – Mandatory Meeting this Friday during 4th

Period (11:20am) and 5th Period (12:20pm) room A2 (List of students will be posted on English/Econ/Gov door to know which period to attend.

 Community Service Hours – May 1st 2pm  Grad Nite Dates – Fri, May 17th morning – Sat May 18th

morning

 Graduation: Date to be announced – Location is at the Holy

Family Center 8 tickets per graduate. No extras available

Website Tutorial www.tracylearningcenter.com and Questions???