September 11, 2012 Mrs. Ah Young Chi, College/Career Counselor Mr. Luke Sferra, HS Counselor (A-K) Mrs. Katie Dahm, HS Counselor (L-Z) Senior Parent College Night

September 11, 2012 Resources for College Planning College/Career Center website  click to connectCollege/Career Center website College/Career Center calendar on the web  click to connectCollege/Career Center calendar on the web MHS eNews mailing list  click to connectMHS eNews mailing list Naviance Family Connection  click to connectNaviance Family Connection MHS College Counseling Guidebook ($15) Counseling team at MHS! Senior Parent College Night

September 11, 2012 Postsecondary Options 4-year college or university (Bachelor degree) –Public: UC or CSU –Private: over 70 in California –Out of state public or private: over 3,000 2-year college (Associate degree, career training or transfer) Career technical education (varying degrees and certificates) Military Work Gap year (concrete plan with a destination in mind for 2 nd year, usually) Senior Parent College Night

Graduation Requirements SubjectMalibu High School (to graduate) University of California (minimum eligibility) California State University (minimum eligibility) English4 years Social Studies3 years  World History or European History  U.S. History  Govt/Economics 2 years  World History or European History  U.S. History 2 years  World History or European History  U.S. History Math3 years  Algebra I  Geometry  Algebra II 3 years minimum, 4 recommended  Algebra I  Geometry  Algebra II 3 years minimum, 4 recommended for some  Algebra I  Geometry  Algebra II Science2 years  Physical Science  Biology 2 years minimum, 3 recommended  Biology  Chemistry 2 years minimum, 3 recommended for some  Biology  Chemistry Foreign LanguageNone2 years minimum, 3-4 recommended2 years minimum, 3-4 recommended for some Visual Art or Performing Art1 year1 year (same genre) Electives60 credits1 year  Must be listed on UC approved A-G course list  Advanced Math, Psychology, Lab Science, Foreign Language, Social Studies, 2 nd year of VPA 1 year  Must be listed on UC approved A-G course list  Advanced Math, Psychology, Lab Science, Foreign Language, Social Studies, 2 nd year of VPA Freshman Seminar1 year Physical Education2 years Community Service80 hours California High School Exit ExamPassing Scores on ELA and Math Sections Passing GradeGrade of “D” is considered passing All courses must be completed with “C-” or higher

September 11, 2012 College Prep Senior’s Timeline Search- self assessment for needs and wishes (self & family) Narrow down the college list Apply Wait for an admission decision –Look for scholarships –Apply for financial aid –Continue with life! Admission decisions arrive Make a decision- self assessment Graduate, attend orientation, move in! Senior Parent College Night

September 11, 2012 College Systems Community colleges California State University University of California Private colleges and universities in California Out of state private and public colleges and universities Senior Parent College Night

September 11, 2012 Community Colleges 109 campuses in California Associate degrees (many lead to careers) Transfer to 4-year school (finish Bachelor degree) To transfer to CSU or UC and some private schools, must complete 60 semester units (2 years) at CC To transfer to most private schools, only need 30 semester units (1 year) at CC Articulation agreements or TAG are available for most schools Is it “easier” to get into a 4-year school as a transfer? Senior Parent College Night

September 11, 2012 California State University 23 campuses Bachelor and Master degrees First institution of higher education established by the State of California, originally established to train teachers To be eligible: 2.0 GPA, A-G courses, SAT or ACT (no Writing) Not required/accepted: SAT Subjects, recommendation letters, essays, transcripts Application filing period: Oct 1 – Nov 30 To apply: Several CSU’s are very difficult to get into! Cal Poly SLO, San Diego State, Long Beach, San Francisco State Senior Parent College Night

September 11, 2012 University of California 10 campuses but San Francisco is graduate only Bachelor, Master, and Doctorate degrees Research/theory based curriculums Competitive admissions with many highly selective campuses To be eligible: 3.0 GPA, A-G courses, SAT or ACT with Writing, personal statements Not required/accepted: SAT Subject exams (some majors “highly recommend”), recommendation letters, transcripts Application filing period: Nov 1 – Nov 30 (available Oct 1) To apply: Senior Parent College Night

September 11, 2012 Private and Out of State Schools 75 private colleges and universities in California 3,000+ colleges and universities in US (including public) All vary in admission requirements and application deadlines MUST BE ORGANIZED! Application requirements: application usually with essays and activities, official transcript, official test scores, letters of recommendation, and sometimes interview/portfolio Almost 500 schools are part of the Common Application Early Decision vs. Early Action vs. Restrictive Early Action National commitment deadline: May 1 (no earlier!) Senior Parent College Night

September 11, 2012 Letters, Forms & Deadlines Most private schools require at least 1 letter of recommendation, from teacher or counselor Many private schools require Secondary School Report form to be completed by the high school counselor Before students can request letters and forms, students and parents must complete the Brag Packet What is a Brag Packet? Instructions are outlined in Guidelines for Requesting Counselor & Teacher Recommendation Letters  click to download copy of the guidelinesGuidelines for Requesting Counselor & Teacher Recommendation Letters Senior Parent College Night

September 11, 2012 Instructions… Guidelines for Requesting Counselor & Teacher Recommendation Letters (Click link above to download) Senior Parent College Night

September 11, 2012 Counselor “Packets” After you complete the Brag Packet and updated your “colleges I’m applying to” list… Student must provide Mrs. Chi with the following: –2 printouts of your college list from Naviance –Transcript fee for each school* on the list (CASH only) –If there are schools not accepting electric documents, then: Secondary School Report form 9”x12” envelopes properly addressed and stamped DUE: Oct 1 for Early & Nov 5 for Regular Counselors will submit/send following materials to each college: Secondary School Report form, official transcript, letter of recommendation, and MHS Profile Senior Parent College Night

September 11, 2012 Teacher “Packets” After you complete the Brag Packet and updated your “colleges I’m applying to” list… Add teacher to “Teacher Recommendation” section in Naviance Student must provide each teacher with the following: –1 printout of your college list from Naviance –1 copy of your unofficial transcript (given out in class) –If there are schools not accepting electric documents, then: Teacher Evaluation form Regular size envelopes properly addressed and stamped DUE: Oct 1 for Early & Nov 5 for Regular Teachers will submit/send following materials to each college: Teacher Evaluation form and recommendation letter Senior Parent College Night

September 11, 2012 Student Responsibilities Senior Year “Prep for College” Calendar Submit your application to the college or university before the due date. You must use the application provided by your college or the Common Application; Naviance is not a college application system. Submit requests for recommendation letters, secondary school report forms, transcripts by following the instructions. Thoroughly complete the Brag Packet on time. Make sure that you have waived your access and signed the FERPA agreement in Naviance. Make sure your “college I’m applying to” list in your Naviance account is accurate. Senior Parent College Night

September 11, 2012 Student Responsibilities cont. Request that official test scores be sent to your college or university directly from the College Board and/or ACT. Malibu HS cannot send test scores to colleges. Follow up with each college or university you apply to, to make sure that all required materials were received. Follow instructions for submitting Mid Year Report forms and transcripts… in January! When you receive an admission decision from a college, update your status in Naviance. Write a thank you note to those that helped you, especially with writing you recommendation letters. Senior Parent College Night

September 11, 2012 Parent Responsibilities Kudos for being here tonight! Senior Year “Prep for College” Calendar HELP your student get organized, especially with the recommendation letter request process Prepare income tax and financial statements for financial aid applications Visit college with your student Be positive but not unrealistic Do not complete the admission application or write the essay for your student Let your student enjoy his/her Senior year Senior Parent College Night

September 11, 2012 College Entrance Exams Remaining test dates: SAT: –October 6  SAT Bootcamp available! –November 3 –December 1 ACT: –October 27 –December 8 Official score reports required by all colleges. Allow at least 4-6 weeks for delivery. FREE SAT & ACT prep course in Naviance! Senior Parent College Night

September 11, 2012 Your Homework Narrow the college list (no more than 10) by: –Visiting the college, whenever possible –Looking around the college websites –Encouraging your child to attend the college presentations at MHS –Attending local info sessions and receptions by colleges –Attending a college fair Work on (help your child with) completing the Brag Packet Look ahead to financial aid –Visit –Work on CSS Profile for private colleges that require it –Gather/save tax documents –Attend Financial Aid Night on Oct 30 Senior Parent College Night

September 11, 2012 Upcoming Events Senior Parent College Night Program/ActivityDate College rep visitsSeptember-November 1-on-1 essay review sessionsSeptember-November Application workshops (lunch, students only)September-November SAT Bootcamp (9am-4:30pm, $99 per student)September 29, 2012 Coffee with the Counselors (9-10am, Staff Lounge)October 16, 2012 Samohi College Fair (6:30-9pm, Seniors in at 6:30pm)October 16, 2012 UC and CSU applications openOctober 1, 2012 Financial Aid NightOctober 30, 2012 Book Discussion: Crazy U (parents only)November 27, 2012 UC and CSU applications DUENovember 30, 2012