San Gabriel Mission High School Counseling presents: College Information for Parents

College Application Deadlines California State University -October 1st -November 30th University of California -November 1st -November 30th Private Colleges – (Usually end of Dec. or Jan.) Look up deadlines! Community Colleges – February/March Cost: –UC $70.00 per campus –CSU: $55.00 per campus –Private school: Free - $70 –CC Free Some colleges accept FEE WAIVERS (Please ask counselor for more information)

College Entrance Examinations ACT (CSU, UC & most Private Colleges) Areas of study: Science, Math, Critical Reading Composite Score: 36 SAT Reasoning Test (CSU, UC & most Private Colleges) Critical Reading 800 Math 800 Writing (Essay) 800 Composite Total: 2400 Register on-line or

SAT/ACT Test Details All exams must be completed by December. (check individual colleges some must be by November, ie.SJSU) Students must send scores directly to the schools they are applying to, failure to send scores will delay application process or render it incomplete. UC takes the best total score from one test date. CSU will take the best critical reading and math scores from different test dates.

SAT/ACT Test Details Learning Express Library Method Test Prep Los Angeles Public Library PSAT – Mycollegequickstart.com Khanacademy.org p?uREC_ID=141695&type=d&pREC_ID=

CSU & UC (A - G) High School Course Requirements A.History/Social Science 2 years B.English 4 years C.Mathematics (Alg. 1, Geom., Alg. 2) 3 years (Geom., Alg. 2, Trig./Pre-Calc) D.Lab. Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) 2 years E. Foreign Language 2 years F. Visual and Performing Arts 1 year G.College Prep Elective 1 year Total15 year long courses Minimum requirements

Repeating High School Courses Courses used to satisfy the “A-G” requirements in which the student earns D or F grades must be repeated with grade of C or higher. The repeated grades are used in calculating the GPA. UC & CSU campuses do NOT accept BYU online courses for: Lab Science (Bio., Chem., & Physics) Visual & Performing Arts

Selection Criteria for UC Comprehensive Review Subject Requirements “A-G” – Must have a 3.0 Examination Requirements: SAT/ACT GPA Honors/AP Courses –Challenging Courses Personal Statement Extra Curricular Activities Outstanding accomplishments

Selection Criteria for CSU Apply online (csumentor.edu) No essay or personal statement No letters of recommendation Eligibility based on grades in a-g courses and college admission exam results – Must have a 2.0

Provisional Admissions All admission decisions are provisional until all required documents, including final transcripts of work in progress are received in the Office of Admissions. Failure to complete required courses or other eligibility requirements will void admission to the university. Senior year grades do count – students should not get Ds/Fs in any classes

Private or Independent Colleges Deadlines and Fees vary Students must request applications from individual schools –FAMILY CONNECTION – NAVIANCE –Common Application – Letters of recommendation are often required (2 wk notice for counselors & teachers) SAT’s or ACT test scores required

Community College Transfer Apply sometime in February/March – Placement Exams in English & Math No Application Fee Transfer Programs: Honors Programs Entrance requirement: Students must be 18 years old OR have received a high school diploma.

How are you going to pay for college?? Talk to your child about how much you can contribute to their college education. Will they have to take out loans? How much? e/ e/ ying-for-uc/tuition-and-cost/index.htmlhttp://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/pa ying-for-uc/tuition-and-cost/index.html Most private schools will have a cost calculator on their website

Important Announcements 1.Ms. Tran-Trieu and Ms. Sallo will stay after school starting Oct. 7 to help students on Tuesday and Wednesday. 2.Encourage your child to use Common Application 3.Make sure to follow up with your student’s application through and portals

Reminders Your daughters must pass English and Religion with D or better to graduate. Students must pass all classes with C to qualify for a Cal State and UC Tell your daughter to bring in Tax forms to qualify for SAT fee waivers/College application waivers

Dates to remember Oct. 9 (Last day to register for Nov. 8 SAT) Nov. 6 (Last day to register for Dec. SAT) Sept. 19 (Last day to register for Oct. 25 ACT) Nov. 7 (Last day to register for Dec. 13 ACT) dates

Dates to remember Don Bosco College Fair – Sept. 30, Tuesday at 6PM Nov. 30 th UC and CSU Applications Due Start filing for Fafsa (Due Mar. 2)! (File taxes early if possible) See you on January 14 th for the next MANDATORY MEETING! m_content&view=article&id=248:bosco-tech-to- host-free-college-fair-on-sept-30&catid=19:latest