2. College Counseling Counselor weekly visits to LET classes College Fair at El Camino High School – October 9 th Organization Workshop College Seminar Weekend-October 19-20 FAFSA Financial Aid Workshop College Representative visits (throughout year)

3. Supporting your cadet through the application… Review the College Counseling Handbook If there is uncertainty in this process, help your cadet minimize stress, provide assurance, and help them maintain perspective and organization. Take multiple factors into account when creating a college application list and remember that the college should be the best fit for your cadet. Encourage independence, but continue to monitor academics and be aware of “senioritis.” Senior grades are critical for college admission. Communicate honestly with your cadet about college criteria (cost, location, etc.)

4. High School Graduation Requirements… A-G Requirements and Recommendations for UC/CSU’s *SUBJECT AREA:CREDITS: A. History/ Social Science: 3 yrs. 2.5 B. English/ ESL: 4 yrs.4 C. Mathematics: 3 yrs. (4 yrs. recommended) 3 D. Lab Science: 2 yrs. (3 yrs. recommended)2 E. Language: 2 years (3-4 yrs. recommended) 2 F. Visual/Performing Art: 1 year 1 G. Practical Arts (LET) + Econ1.5 PE : 2 years2 JROTC: 0.5-4 years (G Elective) Academy Graduation= 18 credits

5. Options for you…..  Military  Vocational & Specialty Schools  Community Colleges  Four year Colleges

6. Military  Selective Service Registration US ArmyUS Coast Guard US AirforceUS Marine Corps US Naval Academy US Air Force Academy Any university ROTC will seriously consider cadets JROTC experience and leadership experience at the Academy when they are evaluating applications. Valley Forge Military Academy and College (VFMC) has guaranteed ANA graduates admission to Valley Forge College and will waive Plebe training and their admissions fee.  See College Counseling Handbook for complete list and websites

7. Military Navy, Marine, Air Force & Army Recruiters Recruiting Offices Nearby Take the ASVAB- Offered at ANA on October 17 Compare Offers from Several Branches ROTC-for 4-Year College and C.C.Transfer to 4-Year

8. Private Career and Technical Schools Examples: Automotive mechanics, business, communication technology, computer science, cosmetology, environmental technology, nursing Length of course varies from a few weeks to two years Similar training may be available at a Regional Occupational Program or a community college Compare costs, time and reputations of schools

9. Community Colleges MiraCosta and Palomar 3 Reasons to go: 4 Year College Transfer Earn an A.A. 2-year degree Earn a career specialty certificate Applications- No Fee or SAT/ACT tests required -When? March of your Senior year $46/unit for California Residents/$185 for Non- Residents Math and English Placement Tests 9

10. Community Colleges There are 123 California Community CollegesCalifornia Community Colleges TWO OPTIONS: 1. Associates Degree (A.A or an A.S)  A basic college or vocational degree that can be earned in approx. two-years if attending full-time 2. Transfer to a 4-year University to earn a Bachelor of Arts or Science (B.A or B.S) degree.  TAG Program: Guarantees admission to specific UC Campuses  IGETC Program: Guarantees coursework will be accepted by UC and CSU campuses

11. California State Universities (CSU) Application - Apply online @ www.csumentor.eduwww.csumentor.edu -One online application for all campuses -Filing period: Oct. 1 st - Nov. 30 th -NO personal statements or essays -Application Fee Waiver-part of application -Comprehensive review CSU Minimum Eligibility - Minimum 2.0 GPA - Complete “a – g” subject requirements -Take SAT or ACT -Minimum Eligibility Index GPA x 800 + SAT CR + SAT M = 2900

12. University of California (UC) Application - Apply online @ www. universityofcalifornia.edu/applywww. universityofcalifornia.edu/apply -One online application for all campuses -Filing period: Opens Oct. 1 st, File: Nov 1st- 30 th -2 personal statements-see application website -Application Fee Waiver-part of application UC Eligibility -Minimum 3.0 GPA - Complete “a – g” subject requirements -Take SAT or Act with writing

13. Out of State Public Universities Arizona State University, Colorado State University, Ohio State University Admission requirements and deadlines may vary- Do your research. a - g subject requirements typically work. Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) http://wiche.edu/wue If you are a resident of California, you are eligible to request a reduced WUE tuition rate.Check website for participating colleges.

14. Private Universities Admission requirements and deadlines may vary- Do your research. a - g subject requirements typically work. Many campuses use the Common Application (www.commonapp.org)www.commonapp.org Letters of recommendation required by most private colleges. Applications - Includes Form for Counselor to Complete - Essays are Important! - Filing Deadlines Usually December & January - Early Action and Early Decision- Deadline: Oct. 31 st /Nov. 1 st, ; Decision: Dec.

15. College Admission Testing in the Senior Year SAT: October 5,  November 2 and/or  December 7 ACT: October 26 SAT Subject Test: November and/or December  Cadets register for these tests with their counselor ***December = last test date accepted by most colleges

16. College and Career Planning  Naviance: http://connection.naviance.com/armyandnavy http://connection.naviance.com/armyandnavy  Create List of Best Fit Colleges  Check College Board Website to compare colleges  Check Princeton Review for information about careers/majors  www.fairtest.org: A resource with a list of colleges and universities that do not require the ACT or SAT for admissions. www.fairtest.org

17. To log in go to the ANA College Counseling page, click on the “Naviance Log In” tab on the middle-right hand side. Username is permanent ID # with a p at the end of the number Password is the students 6 digit birthdate ( i.e., 5/03/1995)

18. Letters of recommendation may be required for Private universities* Out-of-state colleges Scholarships Special programs or majors *All Common Application schools require letter s of recommendation. Letters of recommendation are not required/accepted for UC/CSU. How Do I Request a Letter of Recommendation? -Refer to the “Letter of Recommendation” page on your Naviance homepage. Letters of Recommendation

19. Official Transcripts Complete transcript request form Bring to the registrar, Ms. Erickson, to be mailed (provide stamped, addressed envelope) or picked up, with 24-48 hours processing time. **Any college courses or off campus classes which have not been posted on the ANA transcript, students must contact the other school directly to have an official transcript sent to colleges.

20. Sending Test Scores All scores to colleges must be sent by the cadet  Cadets need to log into their College Board or ACT account to send scores The Academy cannot send official test scores to colleges

21. Do Colleges Really Care about Senior Grades???  Absolutely! Colleges expect to see performance that indicates an applicant is ready for college-level work.  12 th grade classes are reported on application  Mid-year reports  Any D or F in a core class may jeopardize admission, even if already accepted

22. Senior Checklist October 1-6: Week 1 List of schools: Determine which schools you are applying to (3 Reach, 3 Probable, 3 Likely). Obtain Transcript from Counselor (Do you have any classes to make up or to take over online? If so, discuss your options with your counselor) SAT I and II’s: Sign up for the November SAT or SAT II

23. Senior Checklist October 7-13: Week 2 UC Personal Statements: Brainstorm essay topics if it is required Firm up list of schools Scholarships: If interested talk to your counselor October 19-20: College Seminar Workshops

24. Financial Aid and Scholarships Visit www.fafsa.gov to complete FAFSA formwww.fafsa.gov FAFSA available January 1, 2013 Financial Aid website- www.finaid.org (See page 32- 33 of College Planning Guide)www.finaid.org Scholarship search- Naviance and Fastweb Cal Grants Financial Aid Info Night-TBD

25. Questions?