1. Parent Night for College Bound Students

2. Relax… There is a school that is appropriate for you. Be academically prepared and do your research.

3. Did you know… You don’t need to go far away. 88% of high school students go to college in their home state. UC and CSU schools give higher priority to Local Context Applicants.

4. Research College Majors Undeclared – If you don’t have a major, it may be acceptable at some campuses. Declared – Major selected Impacted – Too many applicants for number of seats available.

5. Choosing Your College Priorities… What is important to you? LocationAcademicsSizeCampus AppealSocial LifeTotal Cost – Including aid

6. Types of Colleges TypeDescriptionTuitionAdmission Requirements Two year Degrees offered: Associates Provides: A way to ease into college / take general college classes for credit and then transfer to a university. Typically around $1,500/year Open-door admission policy

7. Types of Colleges TypeDescriptionTuitionAdmission Requirements Four year University Degrees offered: Bachelors and beyond Provides: A well-rounded college experience that includes an academic area of study. State: Average $15,000/year Private: Average over $30,000/year SAT or ACT GPA Class rank Essay Extracurricular activities Letters of Recommendation (private schools only) Transcripts

8. College Community College (2 year) Crafton Hills San Bernardino Valley Riverside Community UC (4 year) 9 campuses CSU (4 year) 23 campuses Private/ out of state (4 year) Art/Technical/ Trade Schools Military Certificate programs through the community collegeCertificate programs through the community college Trade SchoolsTrade Schools Regional Occupational Programs (ROP)Regional Occupational Programs (ROP) ROTC

9. Community Colleges Great financial buy! Students can take basic classes all college students must take Classes tend to be smaller Professors accessible Earn an Associates Degree and transfer to a university for the last two years of college.

10. California Community Colleges

11. Local Community Colleges Apply spring of the senior year Crafton Hills College – S.O.A.R. Program which allows students to take their placement tests, meet with Crafton Hills College counselors, select courses and gives students preferential registration. San Bernardino Valley College Riverside City College.

12. Four Year College Options California State University (CSU) California State University (CSU) University of California (UC) University of California (UC) Out of State College Out of State College Private College Private College

13. College Admissions A-G A. History (US Hist., Gov’t, World) – 2 years B. English - 4 years C. Math (Alg. 1, Geom., Alg. 2) – 3 years D. Science (Lab) – 2 years – A. 3 recommended E. Foreign Language – 2 years – A. 3 recommended F. Visual/Performing Arts – 1 year G. College Prep Electives – 1 year All A-G course work must be passed with a grade of C of better.

16. GPA Rigor Grades PSAT Retest SAT/ACTScores Clubs Sports Activities ASB School Involvement Scouts Church Work Clubs CommunityInvolvement Post High School Options

17. Working Toward College Admissions In addition to a solid GPA, students interested in attending a 4-year college or university immediately after a high school should also: In addition to a solid GPA, students interested in attending a 4-year college or university immediately after a high school should also: Participate in extra-curricular and/or co-curricular activities. Participate in extra-curricular and/or co-curricular activities. On campus- sports, ASB, mock trial, clubs, academic decathlon, etc. On campus- sports, ASB, mock trial, clubs, academic decathlon, etc. Off campus- part-time jobs, clubs, youth groups, explorer programs, boy or girl scouts, sports, etc. Off campus- part-time jobs, clubs, youth groups, explorer programs, boy or girl scouts, sports, etc. Community service Community service

18. About College Admission Tests ACT – Consists of five tests: English, Math ( through Trig), Reading, Science, and Writing. – Writing component is optional but recommended – Top composite score is 36 – http://www.actstudent.org/ http://www.actstudent.org/ SAT – Consists of three tests: Verbal, Math (through Geometry & Algebra II), Writing – Each test is scored on a scale of 200-800 – www.collegeboard.org www.collegeboard.org

19. California State Universities 23 campuses Applications accepted from October 1 – November 30 Apply at csumentor.com Minimum GPA 2.0, SAT, Complete A-G requirements

20. CSU Freshman Profile San Bernardino  ADMIT RATE- 58%  Applicants: 10,908  Number of Applicants offered admission: 6,353  Number of Applicants offered admission who enrolled: 2,431  AVERAGES:  H.S GPA: 3.22  ACT Composite Score: 18  SAT Critical Reading: 450  SAT Mathematics: 460 San Diego  ADMIT RATE- 36%  Applicants: 41,986  Number of Applicants offered admission: 15,273  Number of Applicants offered admission who enrolled: 4,273  AVERAGES:  H.S GPA: 3.47  ACT Composite Score: 22  SAT Critical Reading: 511  SAT Mathematics: 528

21. Eligibility Index Table for Residents of California or Graduates of California High Schools If a student has below a 3.0 academic GPA, then a specific composite score for mathematics and critical reading SAT or ACT must be achieved to be eligible for admissions. For example: GPA ACT SAT Score (Math/English) 2.99 10 510 2.70 16 740 2.40 22 980 2.00 30 1300

23. University of California Apply to a UC campus at: http://admissions.universityofcalifornia.edu/ Application timeframe every year: November 1-November 30 th – November 1-November 30 th GPA: 3.0 and higher

24. UC Freshman Profile Riverside  ADMIT RATE- Overall: 68.9%  Admits: 19,363  Applicants: 28,094  CA Residents (% admitted): 84.4%  AVERAGES:  H.S GPA: 3.67  ACT Composite Score: 25  SAT Critical Reading: 551  SAT Mathematics: 595  SAT Writing: 564 Berkeley  ADMIT RATE- Overall: 25.8%  Admits: 13,793  Applicants: 52,973  CA Residents (% admitted): 68.2%  AVERAGES:  H.S GPA: 4.14  ACT Composite Score: 30  SAT Critical Reading: 674  SAT Mathematics: 707  SAT Writing: 692

26. What is the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)? EOP is designed to improve access and retention of historically low-income and educationally disadvantaged students. EOP students have the potential and demonstrate motivation to perform satisfactorily at a CSU/UC, but they have not been able to realize their potential because of their economic or educational background.

27. Private Colleges Generally the same as for UC schools – Most require A-G, some require more – Almost all require letters of recommendation Request letters of recommendation early – Many utilize the Common Application (Common App.) – http://www.commonapp.orghttp://www.commonapp.org

28. Alliant American Acad./Dramatic Arts American Jewish Academy Antioch Art College of Design Azusa Pacific Biola Brandman Cal Baptist CA College of the Arts Cal Tech Cal Institute of the Arts Cal Lutheran Chapman Claremont McKenna Concordia Dominican Fresno Pacific Golden Gate Harvey Mudd Holy Names Hope International Humphreys La Sierra Laguna College of Arts Loma Linda Loyola Marymount Marymount The Masters College Mills Mt. St. Mary’s National Notre Dame De Namur Occidental Otis College of Arts Palo Alto Pacific Oaks Pacific Union Pepperdine Pitzer Point Loma Pomona Saint Mary's Samuel Merritt San Diego Christian San Francisco Art Inst. San Francisco Cons/Music Santa Clara Saybrook Scripps Simpson Sofia Soka So Cal Univ. of Health Sciences Stanford Thomas Aquinas Touro U of La Verne U of Redlands U o f San Diego U of San Francisco USC U of the Pacific Vanguard Western Univ. of Health Westmont Whittier William Jessup Woodbury Over 70 Private Colleges and Universities in California

29. What information do college admission officers review? Grades / Overall GPA Strength of high school course selections Admission Test Scores Student Essay (Personal Statement) Teacher and counselor recommendations Class rank Student’s demonstrated interest Community service Personal accomplishments/honors/leadership Personality characteristics Rigor of courses in progress Senior year

30. Early Assessment Program (E.A.P.) All Cal State Universities and Community Colleges Based on 11 th grade CST scores and EAP questions Scores are 1, 2, or 3  1 - waives placement exams. Students can enroll directly into college level classes  2 - on the math portion the student must take a higher level math their senior year. (trig or above)  3 - on math, students MUST take placement exams  2 or 3 on the English portion, a student must take placement exams

33. FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid – Grants – Low interest student loans – Work Study Apply January 2 through March 1 at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov Financial Aid

34. Scholarship & Financial Aid Resources Fastweb.com - Private scholarships fafsa.ed.gov - Free Application for Federal Student Aid Studentaid.ed.gov - The federal government’s website about paying for college MeritAid.com - $11 billion in merit scholarships Cappex.com - Scholarship matching finaid.org - Free student resource for learning about all types of financial aid

35. 10 Tips for parents… Help your student understand the college search processBe realistic and non-judgmentalBe in the "back seat" - and not the driver - of the college search processBe open to dialogue and responsive to questionsBe aware of deadlines and when fees are dueKnow that things have changed since your college daysDon’t overemphasize the major you want your student to haveDon’t compare your student with othersDon’t dwell on disappointments, like a rejection letterCelebrate successes!

36. Quick Review… In School Stay focused on academics Do not lighten your academic load for senior year Meet with your school counselor Stay involved in school activities Standardized Testing Prepare for and register for ACT / SAT tests Register for AP tests as appropriate College Exploration Explore colleges on the Web Visit colleges if you can Meet with college representatives Attend college fairs

37. College Athletics NCAA Clearinghouse – students wishing to play college athletics must register with the Clearinghouse. http://ncaaclearinghouse.com – visit this web site for academic requirements http://ncaaclearinghouse.com Talk to your student’s coach or Athletic Advisor for further information Send SAT/ACT scores to 9999

38. Collecting College Information on the Internet collegeboard.com - Information about the PSAT/SAT/AP exams and much more Youcango.collegeboard.org – college information and exploration act.org - Information about the ACT test www.usnews.com/rankings - US News and World Report on America’s Best Colleges Cappex.com – Information on colleges and scholarships ncaaclearinghouse.com – Potential college athletes must register with the Clearing House

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