1. Fall 2017 MVCS College Night Senior Workshop Class of 2018
Hosted By: Student Services

2. HOW WE CAN HELP YOU! Finding colleges Application questions
Help with Personal Statements
Counselor Forms and Reports

3. AT THIS POINT SENIORS SHOULD:
Have a list of the colleges where they will apply.
Be signed up for the SAT, ACT, & TOEFL.
Have written rough drafts of their personal statement.
Have a list of all community service hours, awards and recognitions.
Check transcripts for accuracy!

4. Transcripts Things to check for accuracy Team Sports Repeated Courses
Test Scores
If something is missing or wrong, make a note on your transcript and bring it to your Advisor ASAP!
Team sports- If you completed the season, it should be noted on your transcript.
Repeated courses- If you retook a class at MVCS, the first grade should be an “R”.
Transfer courses- School name, courses, grades. Double check these with your records. Make sure you have an official transcript from each of your former high schools.
Community Service and Test Scores- Are all your scores there?

5. Senior Year Application Timeline
September
Register early for fall SAT/ACT
Start applications right away if applying through Early Action/Early Decision
Deadlines usually in November
Start essays
Update your resume
October
Request letters of recommendation
CSU filing period October 1 – November 30
FAFSA opens October 1

6. November December January
Submit Early Action/Early Decision applications on time
UC filing period November 1 – November 30 (opens August 1)
Complete essays and get help with proofreading
Follow up with teachers re: letters of recommendation
December
Last recommended test dates
Try to wrap up college applications
Early Action/Early Decision responses arrive
January
Early Action/ Early Decision responses arrive
Mid-year reports are due

7. March
March 2nd is the deadline for FAFSA and Cal Grant
April
Most admission decisions & financial aid award letters arrive
May
May 1st is decision day for most colleges
AP exams are administered
Submit your Exit Survey
June
Make sure your counselor knows where to send your final transcript!

8. NAVIANCE Family Connection
MVC’s new tool for career planning, exploring colleges, tracking your college applications, and requesting transcripts
Family Connection is linked with Naviance™, a program that we use in our office to track data about college and career plans, so it provides up-to-date information that is specific to our school
Lets us share information with you about upcoming meetings and events, local scholarship opportunities, and other resources for college and career information

9. https://connection.naviance.com/mvcs
Focus User Name
Focus Password

12. General Application Advice
REVIEW
Review requirements before completing applications, and review your application to ensure completion before submitting!
USE YOUR LEGAL NAME & PERSONAL ADDRESS
Do not use your MVCS student address for your college applications; this will no longer be active once you graduate!
BE ORGANIZED
Keep track of your dates, deadlines, supplemental requirements, etc.
PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO DEADLINES
CHECK FREQUENTLY
UTILIZE THE PORTALS
Review applications ahead of time (including supplemental applications) so you can plan your time wisely.
Organization is key
Make an Application Spread Sheet
Organize your activities/community service/internships
Keep track of usernames & passwords

13. UC/CSU APPLICATION INFO
UC application opens on August 1, 2017
UC filing period: November 1 – 30, 2017
CSU filing period: Oct. 1 – Nov. 30, 2017
UC Application Hotline: (800)
December deadline for taking admissions tests (ACT, SAT, SAT Subject Tests, TOEFL)

14. UC/CSU Requirements a-g Requirements Be prepared!
a: history/
social science
2 years
b: English
4 years
UC/CSU Requirements
a-g
Requirements
Be prepared!
c: mathematics
3 years
(4 years preferred)
d: lab science
2 years
(3 years preferred)
g: college-prep elective
1 year
e: world language
2 years
(3 years preferred)
f: visual & performing arts
1 year

15. ADMISSIONS ASSESSMENTS
SAT and/or ACT with writing
SAT Subject Tests recommended for some UC majors - no longer mandatory.
TOEFL - if your native language is not English.
You need to have your official scores sent to each university where you’re applying by December.
This can be done through the College Board website for SAT, ACT website, and ETS website for TOEFL.

16. Common Application Utilize the Common Application when possible
Over 600 colleges and universities are members
Students can complete one application to send to all of the schools in their list that accept the Common Application
In addition to the Common App Essay, each school may require students to answer supplemental questions
The Common Application is made up of the following parts:
Standard Personal Information like your name, address, birthday, etc.
Future Plans and Academic Interests
Demographics and Family Information
Your Education and Academic History
Extracurricular Activities and Work Experience
The Essay
Don’t forget to match your Common App in your Naviance Family Connection
Enter the address associated with your Common App account in the blue box in the “colleges I’m thinking about” section of Naviance

17. Counselor Forms/Transcripts
Senior Surveys are used when writing your recommendations/evaluations.
If you have not turned in a senior survey, you are at a disadvantage
Remember to submit all transcript/counselor form requests through FAMILY CONNECTION

18. Teacher Recommendations
Ask the teachers who KNOW you the best and can support your readiness to begin college.
Plan on AT LEAST a two-week turnaround time.
All recommendation requests should be submitted through FAMILY CONNECTION
When electronic submission is not an option provide a stamped addressed envelope with each recommendation
Use electronic forms whenever possible. (You can check and see if they have been submitted.)

19. Running Start @ Cabrillo College
What is it?
Priority Registration Program for incoming freshman from local high schools
Monte Vista Contact for Running Start
Janelle Glaum,
Intent to participate form due January 2018.
Apply through

20. FINANCIAL AID and SCHOLARSHIPS
Apply for financial aid opens October 1
Deadline to apply is March 2, 2018
Cal Grant
Form of “Gift Aid” that is based on GPA and financial need
Deadline to submit GPA Verification form is March 2, 2018
Scholarships
National Scholarship Search through Naviance
Fastweb –
Monte Vista Memorial Scholarships
FINANCIAL AID and SCHOLARSHIPS

21. College campuses will be lucky to have you!
FINAL WORDS
Keep Track of your applications.
Not knowing is not an excuse.
Be honest
Apply for schools that match your academic credentials.
Read all s carefully and use your application portals.
Be honest about who you are and your achievements
College campuses will be lucky to have you!

22. IMPORTANT DATES & UPCOMING EVENTS
September 22: Registration deadline for October 28 ACT October 5: Registration deadline for the November 5 SAT October 14: CSUMB Open House, 10:00am-1:00pm (check-in at 9:30) October 30: College & Career Night at Cabrillo College, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm November 2: Registration deadline for December 2 SAT November 3: Registration deadline for December 9 ACT

23. TONIGHT’S WORKSHOP SCHEDULE