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Agenda Testing Testing A- G Requirements A- G Requirements CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY(CSU) CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY(CSU) UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA(UC) UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA(UC) PRIVATE COLLEGE APPLICTION PROCESS PRIVATE COLLEGE APPLICTION PROCESS Recommendations Recommendations Student Responsibility Student Responsibility Timeline Timeline Forms Provided by Counselor Forms Provided by Counselor Parchment Parchment Financial Aid Financial Aid Questions and Answers Questions and Answers

Testing SAT Reasoning Test SAT Subject Tests ACT w/writing Plan to complete all testing by December Student must request that scores be sent directly to all the colleges

UC/CSU A-G

CSU Application Process Filing Period: Oct 1 – Nov 30 Cost: $55 Application: Student must submit a separate application for each campus Online application: Notification: January – June SIR (Statement of Intent to Register) May 1st Transcripts: Are only required if a student receives a request from the college Admissions office

UC Application Time Line Date/Deadline Task October 1-31 UC Application Opens November 1-30 Submit online UC Application Late January Update December Test Results March Notification of Admission May 1 SIR (Statement of Intent to Register) July 15 Final Transcript Students self report all information in the application Cost: $70 per campus Application: Only “1” application UC application online: wwwuniversityofcalifornia.edu/apply Transcripts: Are not required No Letter of Recommendation

UC Comprehensive Review  GPA in “a-g” courses (10-11)  SAT and/ or ACT Scores  Courses beyond minimum a-g  Honor, AP, college courses  ELC – Top 9 percent  Strength of senior year  Talent, Achievements, Awards  Academic Accomplishments in light of special circumstances

UC updates No tuition increase Insight Questions replace Personal Statement ELC students will not be selected until they see their transcripts. The selected students will be invited to attend an open house by invitation only. If you have taken a class outside of your high school – UC’s will ask for official transcript even if the class has been added to your high school transcript. Campuses can request additional information, including letters of recommendation.

Private Colleges “a-g” requirements Many independent schools are very competitive Pay attention to all deadlines. Every college/university makes its own rules on eligibility. Read all information carefully. The Audition Portfolio The Interview

Applying Early  EARLY DECISION: Binding – must withdraw all other applications if accepted. Can only apply early to one college.  EARLY ACTION: non-binding – may consider other options if accepted.  Early options are for those students who do NOT need to repeat SAT scores and who are SURE of their college choice.

Private School Application Process -Teacher Recommendations -Counselor Recommendation -Secondary School Report -Mid-Year Report -Official Transcripts -School Profile -Unofficial test scores

Common Application 700 Members – Many private schools, including most of the top elite schools use this system as it just makes it easier for students to fill out and submit the application. Create an account: After completing the application, use the “My Colleges” section to ask your counselor and teachers to write letters of recommendation

Counselor Common App Info In the Common Application the information your student will need to provide to invite me: Irma DiLullo Guidance Counselor

Conservatory Application To enroll at Boston Conservatory, students must be both academically accepted into the program and artistically accepted into the program. To apply, follow the steps outlined below. 1) Application Fee The non-refundable $110 application fee should be paid online by credit card. Boston Conservatory at Berklee also accepts application fee waivers from College Board, NACAC, or your guidance office 2) Academic Transcripts High school transcripts are required for all freshman and transfer applicants who have not completed two full years of college work. 3) Letters of Recommendation For all applicants, two letters of recommendation are required Audition You will be contacted about auditioning after you have submitted your application.

Teacher Recommendations Choose a teacher that knows you BEST Provide teacher with “brag sheet” Touch base with your teacher to see if he/she needs anymore information from you Follow up with a THANK YOU NOTE

Student Responsibility  Provide teachers and counselor with a copy of the “brag sheet” 2. Submitting his/her own COMPLETE APPLICATION (app, essays, fee, official Transcript, SAT or ACT scores) 3. It is the students responsibility to be aware of application deadlines. 4. Senior Folder Deadline – October 27 th, 2016

Forms Provided by the Counselor Counselor Recommendation Secondary School Report Mid-year Report School Profile Unofficial transcripts Unofficial test scores

TIMELINE Get organized Fill out the “Brag Sheet” Complete College Folder and return it to Mrs. DiLullo by October 27 th, 2016 Start early on applications Request letters of recommendation Register for the SAT and ACT Know the universities deadlines

LACHSA Senior Transcripts Instructions: lachsa.net/transcripts Request transcripts through Parchment.com Immediate delivery and confirmation to most colleges and universities Ability to see unofficial transcript

Tips for Parents Look for the right fit Do not direct – let your child take ownership of this process Stay on top of deadlines

Financial Aid Financial Aid Changes for Advice for students and parents on changes for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Apply in Fall – The FAFSA will open on October 1, This allows students to apply three months earlier than in the past. Applying is Easier – Completing forms for the FAFSA is easier because applicants will provide income and tax information filed for tax year 2015 (they don’t have to estimate). Many students and parents will find completing the FAFSA easier since they will be able to provide income-tax information directly from the IRS Data Retrieval Tool (DRT) that is linked to the FAFSA.* CSS/Financial Profile (available now) Fastweb Monthly scholarship listings available on LACHSA website and in front office

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