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College Application Process Search: Visit college campuses, research colleges online, compile college list. Reach: Your academic qualifications are below the average admitted; it’s important to still be realistic Match: Your academic qualifications are the same as the average admitted Safety: Your academic qualifications exceed the average admitted Prepare: GPA and test scores (ACT/SAT); strive for strong grades, study for standardized tests. Apply: Applications open August 1st for UCs, October 1st for CSUs; private colleges and out of state application periods vary. Community College apps in Spring. Financial Aid: Submit FAFSA/CA Dream Act by March 2nd of senior year. Go: Decisions must be made by May 1st.

Eligible vs. competitive Completed A-G courses with C- or higher Taken the SAT/ACT by December of senior year 2.0 min. GPA (CSU), 3.0 min. GPA (UC), private/out of state varies Competitive Strong GPA, exceeds minimum Strong test scores Challenging coursework, ie. AP/Honors Extra-curricular experience

A-g requirements (4-year college)* SUBJECT AREA YEARS CREDITS English Language Arts 4 years 40 credits Mathematics 3 years courses must be at the Algebra 1 level or higher 30 credits Science 2 years 1 year of Life Science 1 year of Physical Science 20 credits Social Science World Language Visual or Performing Arts 1 year 10 credits Physical Education Electives 60 credits *Must complete w/C- or higher. NO Ds accepted! 230 TOTAL CREDITS

understanding your transcript Where do you get a copy? Why is it important? Is it correct? What should you do if you notice an error? What if you need to make up a D/F? # of credits

Community college Why choose a Community College? Save $$$ Fresh start academically Certificate and transfer options Ohlone College Promise Scholarship Pays for required tuition, books, and enrollment fees for two years at Ohlone - a value of approximately $3,600. GPA requirement. *Requires additional application California College Promise Free Tuition/Book Program Available for first-time, full-time students for the first year (up to 30 units) of their academic program. It covers the enrollment fees and mandatory fees for the fall and spring semesters only. *Must apply for financial aid California College Promise Grant (formerly BOG waiver) Covers enrollment fees for low-income students. *Must apply for financial aid.

Cal State university (CSU) Cal State Apply: Application period Oct. 1st – Nov.30th 23 Cal State University campuses  Admission Requirements: Complete A-G coursework with C- or better 2.0 minimum GPA; see Eligibility Index Chart SAT/ACT *fee waivers available for FRL Impacted vs. Not Impacted Local guarantee: CSUEB and SFSU EOP: based on income and family size Est. total cost of attendance/yr: $16,500 - $29,314 *cost varies depending on campus and housing

University of California (uc) Admissions.universityofcalifornia.apply Application period: Aug. 1st – Nov. 30th 9 campuses Admission requirements: Complete A-G coursework with C- or better SAT/ACT *fee waivers available for FRL 3.0 minimum GPA Personal Insight Questions Est. total cost of attendance/yr: $32,400 - $35,300 *cost varies depending on campus and housing

Out of state & private colleges Admission requirements Complete A-G coursework with C- or better SAT/ACT *fee waivers available FRL GPA requirements vary Letters of recommendation Common App Early Action vs. Early Decision (binding) Pros: Receive admission decision in Dec. Gain more time, once accepted, to look for housing and otherwise prepare for college. Cons: Do not have the opportunity to compare financial aid awards from other colleges. If applying ED and you’re accepted, you must attend that college. Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Offers students a reduced rate tuition, instead of out of state tuition Available for most out of state colleges in the West Must meet GPA requirements *cost varies depending on campus and housing

financial aid When to submit FAFSA/CA Dream Act? Fall of Senior year March 2nd deadline Will need parents tax return from 2 years prior Attend financial aid workshop for assistance What about scholarships? Apply, apply, apply!! Check out scholarships in College/Career Center Scholarship databases: collegegreenlight.com fastweb.com

Contact info for College & Career Center: Cheri Garcia, cherig@newarkunified.org (510)818-4333 Danielle Cranon-Jones, dcranon@newarkunified.org (510)818-4332