Senior Parent Information Night LACHSA Guidance Department presents: Senior Parent Information Night

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

CSU Application Process Filing Period: Oct 1 – Nov 30 Cost: $55 Application: Student must submit a separate application for each campus Online application: www.csumentor.edu 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 Insight Questions replace Personal Statement Geometry must appear in transcript If you have taken a class outside of your high school – UC’s may 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 or ACT 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 -Final Report

Common Application Create an account: www.commonapp.org 740 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: www.commonapp.org 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: Name: Irma DiLullo Title: Guidance Counselor Email: dilullo_irma@lacoe.edu Phone: 323-343-5251

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.

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 11-31st, 2017

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

TIMELINE Get organized Fill out the “Brag Sheet” in essay format Complete The Counselor Recommendation Request Form Fill-In SAT and ACT/AP Test Scores or the date they intend to take them Start early on applications Request letters of recommendation Register for the SAT and ACT Know the universities deadlines Submit official test scores to the universities

Changes to the FAFSA Process for 2017-18 SUBMIT A FAFSA EARLIER: Students will be able to submit a 2017–18 FAFSA as early as Oct. 1, 2017, rather than beginning on Jan. 1, 2018. The earlier submission date will be a permanent change, enabling students to complete and submit their FAFSAs as early as October 1 every year. USE EARLIER INCOME AND TAX INFORMATION: With the 2017–18 FAFSA, students will be required to report income and tax information from an earlier tax year. CSS/Financial Profile (available now) www.collegeboard.com Fastweb www.fastweb.com

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

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