Class of 2016! College Applications

Calendar – Senior Timelines A year at a glance…. (Refer to the Clairemont counseling web page)

College Application Deadlines CSU- California State University October 1 – November 30 UC – University of California November 1 – November 30 Private and Out of State Schools Due dates vary by school! Check school website for accurate dates!

California State University System (CSU) 23 campuses A-G subject requirements GPA: th only Minimum GPA 2.0 No letters of recommendation No transcript (Self Report all classes & grades) Application window: – Oct. 1st to Nov. 30 th

University of California System (UC) 9 campuses A-G subject requirements GPA: th only Minimum GPA 3.0 No letters of recommendation No transcript- ( Self Report all classes/grades) List extracurricular activities Essay required Application window: – Nov. 1st to Nov. 30 th

UC/CSU Application Information UC/CSU A-G course list (Refer to the Clairemont counseling web page) – if not on our list, do not report it UC/CSU eligibility requirements (A-G Requirements) (Refer to the Clairemont counseling web page) UC Prompts – additional suggestions from UC Santa Barbara (Refer to the Clairemont counseling web page)

Private & Out of State Universities Admission requirements vary by institution, but most follow similar UC/CSU guidelines in terms of subject requirements and test requirements. Check individual campus websites to determine admission requirements! SAT/ACT GPA: th Fall semester Extracurricular Activities Essay/Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Deadlines vary greatly; be sure to adhere to each school’s policies!!!

College Application Choices Early Decision - Binding (Should clearly be applicant’s 1 st choice) Early Action – Non-Binding – May apply to more than one school – Must decide by May 1 st Regular Decision Rolling – C an apply anytime, notified several weeks after applying

Community and Junior Colleges Apply in February & March No SAT/ACT required, but will need to take a placement test (EAP) Transfer to a 4 year is generally easier than for freshman, but… You need to have a PLAN! Affordable Associates degrees and certifications offered Transfer requirements: Public – must have completed 60 units (approx. 2 yrs) Private – some after 1 year

Clairemont Protocol – Transcript Requests 1 ST - Turn in Authorization Form!!! All transcripts are ordered through Naviance You MUST see Ms. Pena in person to confirm all requests. You must sign the FERPA waiver & authorization before seeing registrar! See her before/after school or during lunch. If you are requesting it for NCAA you must have them request it. Keep your College list updated Transcripts can not be sent to schools if they are not on your list.

Clairemont Protocol- continued Common Application, Private, and some Public Schools Have a “School Report” or “Counselor Recommendation” form May require recommendations Common Application – everything will be sent electronically Create an account. Complete all personal information & education information. Sign FERPA waiver before going to see registrar! Schools not on the Common Application or without electronic submission: Print and bring the School Report/Counselor Recommendation form to the counselor (Have senior classes listed and sign waiver!) Look on Naviance to see delivery type:

Letters of Recommendation Check with each college about what is required Ask EARLY and IN PERSON (before you request in Naviance!) Put request on Naviance Naviance- all teachers are in there Com. App.- will need correct spelling and address of person asking Counselor Recommendation – Brag Sheet, Resume, Student/Parent Input Questions: Naviance Teacher Recommendation – Transcript, Resume, and whatever else they request from you.

Essays – Personal Statement UC - 2 essays (refer to page 5, 6) Common Application – 1 essay, plus supplements Private Schools Out of State Schools Start NOW! Revise, revise, revise! Uses ARC!!! Do not send without having someone review it. (teacher, counselor, ARC)

Paying for college… CSS Financial Profile Private schools Complete after Oct. 1 st - On College Board website. Deadlines are usually prior to application due dates. Scholarships – website links in Naviance FAFSA January 1 – March 2 nd

Financial Aid – to start… Fafsawww.fafsa.ed.govwww.fafsa.ed.gov AB540/Dream Actwww.caldream.orgwww.caldream.org Foster Youthwww.chafee.csac.ca.govwww.chafee.csac.ca.gov Veterans' Dependentswww.cacvso.orgwww.cacvso.org Scholarshipswww.naviance.comwww.naviance.com Local Scholarshipswww.sdfoundation.orgwww.sdfoundation.org California Scholarships

Work, Jobs & Careers Differences between a job and a career – Part-time vs full-time: Benefits – Certifications & Associate Degrees Recommendations/References Resume Interviews Work Permits

College Selection: The Strategy Reach Schools (2-3) – Dream 10-20% chance of acceptance Match Schools (4-6) – Realistic 70-80% chance of acceptance Safety Schools (2-3) – High likelihood of acceptance Apply to 6-12 colleges. Check the Eligibility Index

Common Myths Senior year grades don’t count I must declare a major I should know what I want to do for the rest of my life “C” students don’t go to 4-year colleges CSU’s are not good schools Community Colleges are only for student who didn’t do well in high school Out of state is more expensive

How to Survive Senior Year Meet with your teachers often Plan ahead, use a calendar Make use of tutoring – ARC Form study groups Your acceptance may be rescinded because of poor performance

Naviance Login through Clairemont website, under Counseling Menu: username: Student ID # Password: netbook password _____________________________________________________ ***Update your correct immediately! (Name match) ** must match the one used on your college applications! ***Use an appropriate address!!!

Don’t Forget: Workshops: – October - November: Lunch time and after school in the Library – CAL-SOAP provides weekend workshops in your neighborhood – check the bulletin frequently for specific dates and times Scholarships, Scholarships, Scholarships Holidays: – Do not get stuck during the holidays, plan to submit before breaks UC/CSU – submit before thanksgiving Common App/Private schools – submit before winter break if possible Follow up: – If you have concerns, contact the admissions office directly and early. – If you requested something, check in person to make sure it has been done. – If your application requires a midyear report: notify your counselor and request a new transcript at the beginning of 2 nd Semester

Questions? Counselors: There will be changes next year ARC: After School Programs Mesa College and more: Room 202 CAL-SOAP: In the Front Office