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Senior Class of 2020 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:

 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

2020 – text @ad2378 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 OCTOBER 12th – call Photographic Art Studio 209-830-8830

• Limited poses for yearbook is Free of Charge – they need to know

this when you call to schedule your appointment

 Ordering Cap and Gown (Sept 1 – Jan 15)  Graduation Rehearsal and Ceremony – Friday, May 22nd

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 $70.00

per campus ***FEE INCREASE***

 NEWER 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)

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Submit your test scores when registering for SAT or immediately following – Code 3594 – all CSU’s receive scores

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ACT – There is no universal code, send to one campus they all will receive.

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Up to four free score reports for free if sent within one week of testing

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Higher score at each sitting is used (Super Score)

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Do not send transcripts unless they are requested

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No Letters of Recommendation needed

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Choose more than one campus to apply to

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

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NEW FROM FALL 2019 ADMISSION: REDIRECT of applicant. If CSU Eligible and you didn’t get in to any of the CSU Campuses you applied to, an offer of admission to a non impacted campus will be available after April 1st as an alternate option. You will be notified and must respond within a certain time frame (Approx 30 days) The process is called REDIRECT.

CSU Application Process Cont’d

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

 Based on these measurements, you may or may not have

to participate in Early Start program

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 campuses will

receive

• Include Counselor’s Statement in the additional

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

 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.

• 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, when possible 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 https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/admission- requirements/freshman-requirements/exam-requirement/sat- subject-tests.html

UC Process / Info – Cont’d

Private Universities (In and Out of State)

 You must research and gather information on each

individual school for their admission process, dates/deadlines, requirements, WUE Scholarship, 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 or lmoore@tracylc.net

 We need a fact sheet on you to complete our

recommendation

 For all high school transcript requests to be mailed, you

need to fill out a request form and bring a blank envelope with stamp for us to mail.

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  Your current high school classes and grades

matter since there are no longer placement tests required!

 Delta College Day in the Spring semester for

students wanting to apply for Summer or Fall 2020 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

 NEW – Free Tuition at some CA Community

Colleges up to 2 years for those who do not qualify for other financial aid – reimbursement situation at most campuses

 Community College vs. trade school

Cost/Benefits to consider

Community Colleges / Vocational Trade School

 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

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Online application opened as of October 1st at www.fafsa.ed.gov (Beware of scams and websites that charge moneySAVE THE DATE: MHS FINANCIAL AID NIGHT THURSDAY OCTOBER 24th at 6pm in the TLC Gym

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

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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.

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

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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/

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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.

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

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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

12PM – 1:00PM

CSU App Workshop FRIDAY OCTOBER 25TH (Rm 203) UC App Workshop MONDAY OCTOBER 28TH (Rm 101)

 Application Open Lab – Mondays in the

Counseling Office Conference Room Starting October 14th

 12pm – 1:00pm – Bring your own

laptop/chromebook and items on the Freshmen application checklist (transcript, parent income,etc.)

Upcoming Events/Deadlines Con’td

 Senior Portraits Scheduled and taken – No later than October

12th

 Caps/Gowns – January 15th (Late fee charged beginning

January 16th)

 TLC’s Got Talent Show – Senior Fundraiser Thursday Feb 13th

– Grand Theatre 6pm

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

Private Universities – Parent Financial Aid Night at MHS – Thursday October 24th @ 6pm - GYM

 SWO’s – Mrs. Saldate has the update – Nov 19th is your 1st

semester deadline. Class code: ka7743q

 SPRING interns – DEADLINE TO SIGN UP where you want to

interview is this Friday September 28th.

 Community Service Hours – May 1st 2pm  Grad Nite Dates – Tentative: Friday, May 15th - Saturday, May

16th, 2020

 Graduation: Friday May 22nd at 7pm – Location is at the Holy

Family Center 8 tickets per graduate. No extra tickets available for request.

Questions???