1. Hoover High School and Beyond
The UCs, Cal States, Private Universities and the Community Colleges

2. Beyond High School Finding the Best path for you Consider:
Academic readiness
Financial resources
Academic & Career Interests
Future goals

3. A-G University Eligibility Requirements
A  2 years Social Science - World History & US History
B  4 years English
C  3 years Math - Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 (4 years recommended)
D  2 years Lab Science - Biology & Chemistry or Physics (3 years recommended)
E  2 years Foreign Language - same language (3 years recommended)
F  1 year Visual and Performing Art
G  1 year College Preparatory Elective
UCs only allow courses to be repeated ONCE to make up a D or F grade
Minimum GPA to apply to UC schools is 3.0
Minimum GPA to apply to Cal States is 2.0
Minimum GPA for NCAA eligibility is 2.3
“C” grades cannot be made-up/repeated
Community Colleges require a High School Diploma or be 18 years old

4. Grades and Credits- “C” is for College—”D”s are Dangerous!!
D grades = 5 credits
Credit for high school graduation only!
D grades are NOT accepted by 4 year universities
Earning a D senior year WILL jeopardize college acceptance, even if the class is above and beyond the A-G requirements.
F grades = 0 credits
May jeopardize graduation
Can not be removed from your transcript!

5. SAT and ACT All SAT and ACT testing must be done by the December test dates so that universities will receive scores in time to evaluate applications.
Cost= $56.50
Cost=$57.00
Test Date Registration Deadline
November 5, 2016 October 7, 2016
December 3, 2016 November 3, 2016
Test Date Registration Deadline
October 22, 2016 September 16, 2016
December 10, 2016 November 4, 2016

6. Which schools require the SAT or ACT exams?
TESTING – SAT & ACT
Which schools require the SAT or ACT exams?
Community College
No testing, unless you apply to a Scholars/Honors program
Cal State schools – No tests after December will be accepted
SAT or ACT
Schools will use the most advantageous “super score”
UC schools – No tests after December will be accepted
SAT or ACT with writing
Schools will use the most advantageous scores from one sitting
SAT –
Remaining tests: November 5th and December 3rd
ACT –
Remaining test: October 22nd and December 10th 6

7. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
9 UC Campuses
Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz
UCs have a focus on RESEARCH
Requirements
Meet A-G Requirements *Complete 11 of 15 by end of Jr. year
3.0 GPA Minimum
ACT Plus Writing or the SAT Reasoning Test & Writing
Annual cost
$13,5 00 = *tuition and fees only
$34,200 = *Average including living expenses

8. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA cont.
Application Nuts and Bolts:
Application open now
Filing period – November 1st – November 30th
Application fee - $70 per campus
Take SAT or ACT with writing
Personal Insight Questions
No letters of recommendation (unless they ask)
Final Transcripts MUST be sent after acceptance-by July 1, 2017
As a SENIOR, you MUST maintain your prior level of academic rigor and grades or your acceptance may be revoked.

9. UC Selection & Comprehensive Review
Choosing students for admission when a campus cannot admit all applicants who meet the freshman admissions requirements
Individual campus selection practices vary, but all draw from the same Comprehensive Review factors
Comprehensive review
Varies by campus; criteria set by faculty committee
Multiple types of Comprehensive Review
Campuses don’t collaborate on admission decisions

10. UC Comprehensive Review
This is the process that UC’s use to review applications in context.
14 factors for Comprehensive Review will be used (next slide).
This process allows for consideration of each applicant’s achievements, both academic and non-academic, in light of the opportunities and resources available to them in their educational and personal environment.

11. Comprehensive Review- 14pts.
Grade-Point Average
Test Scores
Courses Completed/Planned
Honors Courses
Eligibility in the Local Context (ELC)
Quality of Senior-Year Program of Study
Academic Opportunities in California High Schools
Performance in Academic Subject Areas
Achievements in Special Projects
Improvement in Academic Performance
Special Talents, Achievements, and Awards
Participation in Educational Preparation Programs
Academic Accomplishment Within Life Experiences
Geographic Location

12. UC Campus Data 2016 Campus # Applicants : # Admits Admit Rate Avg GPA
Avg SAT/ACT
Berkeley
82,571 : 14,429
17.5%
4.21
CR-M-W-
2120/32
Davis
68,557 : 28,971
42.3%
4.10
1915/29
Irvine
77,817 : 31,639
40.7%
4.08
1850/29
Los Angeles
97,115 : 17,522
18%
2075/32
Merced
20,887 : 15,403
73.7%
3.62
1575/23
Riverside
42,632 : 28,240
66.2%
3.76
1705/26
San Diego
84,222 : 30,264
35.9%
4.14
2020/31
Santa Barbara
77,114 : 27,648
1970/30
Santa Cruz
49,184 : 28,705
58.4%
3.87
1825/28

13. Personal Insight Questions
Are an opportunity for applicants to provide information that supports and enhances the review process
Adds clarity, depth, context, and meaning to a students application.
Are read as part of the application process
Enables applicant to make the best possible case for admission
An admission decision is never based on the content of the personal insight question alone
8 personal questions to choose from…You must respond to only 4 of the 8 questions.

14. What do you want UC to know about YOU? When writing-keep in mind:
Each response is limited to a maximum of 350 words.
Which questions you choose to answer is entirely up to you:  But you should select questions that are most relevant to your experience and that best reflect your individual circumstances.
All questions are equal:  All are given equal consideration in the application review process, which means there is no advantage or disadvantage to choosing certain questions over others.
There is no right or wrong way to answer these questions:  It’s about getting to know your personality, background, interests and achievements in your own unique voice.  

15. The Questions are…
Describe an example of your leadership experience in which you have positively influence others, helped resolve disputes, or contributed to group efforts over time.  
Things to consider: A leadership role can mean more than just a title. It can mean being a mentor to others, acting as the person in charge of a specific task, or taking lead role in organizing an event or project. Think about your accomplishments and what you learned from the experience.  What were your responsibilities? 
Did you lead a team? How did your experience change your perspective on leading others? Did you help to resolve an important dispute at your school, church in your community or an organization? And your leadership role doesn’t necessarily have to be limited to school activities.  For example, do you help out or take care of your family? Every person has a creative side, and it can be expressed in many ways: problem solving, original and innovative thinking, and artistically, to name a few. Describe how you express your creative side.  
Things to consider:  What does creativity mean to you? Do you have a creative skill that is important to you? What have you been able to do with that skill? If you used creativity to solve a problem, what was your solution? What are the steps you took to solve the problem?
How does your creativity influence your decisions inside or outside the classroom? Does your creativity relate to your major or a future career?

16. 3. What would you say is your greatest talent or skill
3. What would you say is your greatest talent or skill? How have you developed and demonstrated that talent over time?  
Things to consider: If there’s a talent or skill that you’re proud of, this is the time to share it. You don’t necessarily have to be recognized or have received awards for your talent (although if you did and you want to talk about, feel free to do so). Why is this talent or skill meaningful to you?
Does the talent come naturally or have you worked hard to develop this skill or talent? Does your talent or skill allow you opportunities in or outside the classroom? If so, what are they and how do they fit into your schedule?
4. Describe how you have taken advantage of a significant educational opportunity or worked to overcome an educational barrier you have faced.
Things to consider: An educational opportunity can be anything that has added value to your educational experience and better prepared you for college. For example, participation in an honors or academic enrichment program, or enrollment in an academy that’s geared toward an occupation or a major, or taking advanced courses that interest you — just to name a few. 
If you choose to write about educational barriers you’ve faced, how did you overcome or strive to
overcome them? What personal characteristics or skills did you call on to overcome this challenge?
How did overcoming this barrier help shape who are you today?

17. 5. Describe the most significant challenge you have faced and the steps you have taken to overcome this challenge. How has this challenge affected your academic achievement? Things to consider: A challenge could be personal, or something you have faced in your community or school. Why was the challenge significant to you? This is a good opportunity to talk about any obstacles you’ve faced and what you’ve learned from the experience. Did you have support from someone else or did you handle it alone?
If you’re currently working your way through a challenge, what are you doing now, and does that affect different aspects of your life? For example, ask yourself, “How has my life changed at home, at my school, with my friends, or with my family?”
6.  Describe your favorite academic subject and explain how it has influenced you. Things to consider: Discuss how your interest in the subject developed and describe any experience you have had inside and outside the classroom — such as volunteer work, summer programs, participation in student organizations and/or activities — and what you have gained from your involvement.
Has your interest in the subject influenced you in choosing a major and/or career? Have you been able to pursue coursework at a higher level in this subject (honors, AP, IB, college or university work)?

18. 7. What have you done to make your school or your community a better place?  
Things to consider: Think of community as a term that can encompass a group, team or a place – like your high school, hometown, or home. You can define community as you see fit, just make sure you talk about your role in that community. Was there a problem that you wanted to fix in your community?
Why were you inspired to act?  What did you learn from your effort? How did your actions benefit others, the wider community or both? Did you work alone or with others to initiate change in your community?
8. What is the one thing that you think sets you apart from other candidates applying to the University of California?
Things to consider: Don’t be afraid to brag a little. Even if you don’t think you’re unique, you are — remember, there’s only one of you in the world. From your point of view, what do you feel makes you belong on one of UC’s campuses? When looking at your life, what does a stranger need to understand in order to know you? 
What have you not shared with us that will highlight a skill, talent, challenge, or opportunity that you think will help us know you better? We’re not necessarily looking for what makes you unique compared to others, but what makes you, YOU.

20. Here are some tips to get you started on the questions…
Start early.
Give yourself plenty of time for preparation, careful composition and revisions.
Write persuasively.
Making a list of accomplishments, activities, awards or work will lessen the impact of your words. Expand on a topic by using specific, concrete examples to support the points you want to make.
Use “I” statements.
Talk about yourself so that we can get to know your personality, talents, accomplishments and potential for success on a UC campus. Use “I” and “my” statements in your responses.
Proofread and edit.
Although you will not be evaluated on grammar, spelling or sentence structure, you should proofread your work and make sure your writing is clear. Grammatical and spelling errors can be distracting to the reader and get in the way of what you’re trying to communicate.
Solicit feedback.
Your answers should reflect your own ideas and be written by you alone, but others — family, teachers and friends — can offer valuable suggestions. Ask advice of whomever you like, but do not plagiarize from sources in print or online and do not use anyone's published words but your own.
Copy and paste.
Once you are satisfied with your answers, save them in plain text (ASCII) and paste them into the space provided in the application. Proofread once more to make sure no odd characters or line breaks have appeared.

21. Tips for Students Completing the Application
Carefully complete the application:
Tell them everything they want to know/need to know
Major(s) of interest, if decided
Family background
Participation in activities
Use transcript(s) – don’t guess about grades
Avoid abbreviations/acronyms
All of these tips provide context and clarity

22. Additional Comments Section
Use Additional Comments box for clarification and expansion of important details.
Describe anything else that you have not had the opportunity to include elsewhere in your application. Limit of 550 words
The Additional Comments section is not required.

23. CAL STATE UNIVERSITY Focus is on practical application of knowledge
23 CSU Campuses
Focus is on practical application of knowledge
Requirements
Meet A-G Requirements
2.0 GPA Minimum
Meet eligibility index
Annual fees - $6,356(tuition/fees only);
* $22,060 = *Average including living expenses on or
off campus living

24. CAL STATE UNIVERSITY cont.
Application Nuts & Bolts:
Filing period – October 1st – November 30th
Application fee - $55
Must take SAT or ACT
No personal insight questions
No letters of recommendation
Transcripts sent after acceptance, unless requested earlier

25. CSU Impaction Info
Note: Non-impacted campuses may have impacted programs.
Visit the individual CSU campus or campuses of your choice for more up-to-date information on campus and program impaction, including admission supplemental criteria.

26. CSU Eligibility Index
California residence must have a minimum eligibility index of 2900 using SAT scores or 694 using ACT scores.
(The SAT score component for CSU is the sum of the mathematics and critical reading scores. Neither the ACT nor the SAT writing scores are included in the calculation of the CSU Eligibility Index.)
Eligibility is calculated as follows:
SAT Scores
(Your GPA) x Your SAT Total = ____CSU Eligibility
ACT Scores
(Your GPA) x (10 x ACT) = ______CSU Eligibility

27. CSU English and Math Placement The EAP (Early Assessment Program) is part of the CAASPP (CA. Assessment of Student Performance and Progress
Are you ready for College level English and Math? Your English Status Your Mathematics Status
Standard Not Met or Nearly Met =
Not yet demonstrating readiness for CSU or participating CCC English coursework.
Standard Not Met or Nearly Met =
Not Yet demonstrating readiness for CSU or participating CCC mathematics coursework.
Standard Met = Conditionally Ready for CSU
and participating CCC English course work
Standard Met = Conditionally Ready for CSU
and participating CCC mathematics course work
Standard Exceeded = Ready for CSU and participating CCC English coursework.
Standard Exceeded = Ready for CSU and
participating CCC mathematics coursework.

28. CSU Continued…
If you are NOT READY…then you will need to take the English Placement Test (EPT) and/or the Entry Level Math (ELM) and/or participate in CSUs Early Start Program during the summer after graduation.
has a list of exemptions they will accept as proof of meeting these entrance level requirements.

29. Which University System is the Best Fit for You…
 UC
CSU
9 Undergraduate Campuses
1 Graduate Campus
23 Campuses
Theoretical, Research-Based
Prepares for graduate School
Practical, Applied
Pragmatic, Hands-On
3.0
2.0
Accepts top 9%
Accepts Top 33%
A-G
SAT or ACT with Writing
Writing used in Admission criteria
SAT or ACT
Writing NOT used in Admission criteria
No SAT II Subject Exams Required

30. UC CSU 4 Fee Waivers if Qualify
Application Timeline: Oct.1st to Nov. 30th
Application Timeline: Oct. 1st to Nov. 30th
GPA Calculation includes 10th & 11th
Personal Insight Questions
No Personal Questions
Credit for AP: Yes, depending on campus
Credit for AP: Yes, depending on campus
 Subject A Exam
Early Assessment Program (EAP): ELM/EPT
$13,500 Tuition and Fees Only
$6,356 Tuition and Fees Only

31. Estimated Average Cost to attend Estimated Cost to Attend
a CSU in
Estimated Cost to Attend
a UC in

32. Do I need to send a transcript to each college?
Transcripts
Do I need to send a transcript to each college?
UC & Cal States
You do NOT send a transcript with your application. They may request one after receiving your application.
You MUST check your s and student accounts regularly for updates from the universities you have applied to
Common App and other private universities
Require a transcript for each school with the application.
Submit a request to Mrs. Lingat, the registrar, in the Counseling Office.
$3 each – for a current transcript, mid year report, and the final transcript to the school you choose to attend. 32

33. Private Universities Approximately 2,000 in the US
Each is
Unique so
Do Your
Research!
Approximately 2,000 in the US
Vary in strengths, focus & expectations
Application Nuts and Bolts
Requirements differ school to school
Application deadlines vary – Most January 1st
Application fees vary - $60-$90
Most require SAT or ACT w/ writing; some want SAT II
Personal Statements required
Letters of Recommendation required
Official transcripts get sent with application
Common App Site (456 schools)

34. WHY COMMUNITY COLLEGE? Fresh Start $46 per unit
Explore interests before choosing a university
Career-focused education
Associate degrees & Certificate programs
1st two years of a Bachelor’s degree for less $$$
Freshman acceptance vs. Transfer acceptance
UC Overall Transfer GPA Avg.  3.4
Preference given to transfers from CA Community Colleges
CC Honors Program or Scholars Program
Fresh Start

35. Glendale Community College Checklist
Fall 2017 Priority Registration-You MUST complete ALL of the following steps:
January 2017
Apply to Glendale Community College for the Fall 2017 term
Applications will be available on line at
Applying is easy and its free.
In February
Complete an on line Orientation. Once you have received your student ID number, visit

36. Glendale Community College Checklist, Cont.
3. March-April
Take your Math and English /ESL Assessment Tests. Math Thinking and College Prep English students will be taking the assessment exams at Hoover. For others, we will have a specific date scheduled in the Spring where we will take a bus to GCC for the sole purpose of testing. Visit for testing schedule and sample test questions. The Assessment Staff will make an appointment for you for a Group Academic Advising Workshop.
4. April-May
Meet with a GCC Counselor at your Group Academic Advising Workshop. Your GCC Counselor will help you to develop your required Student Educational Plan (SEP).

37. Glendale Community College Checklist, Cont.
June-July
Register for Fall 2017 classes at GCC. The deadline to apply and complete orientation, assessment tests and Advisement for the SEP will be mid June, 2017 so that you will be granted priority registration. You will be notified of your priority registration date through MyGCC, your online student portal.
If you do not complete your application, orientation, assessment tests and Advisement/SEP by mid June, you will be allowed to register during open registration in late July.

38. Deadlines! UC application deadline - November 30th
CAL STATE application deadline - November 30th
Private Universities - Each is unique; know your deadlines!
SAT & ACT last chance - December exam
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) application deadline - March 2, 2017
CAL GRANT application deadline - March 2, 2017
To be considered for Scholarships from the Hoover Scholarship Committee application deadline – March (specific date TBA)

39. On Line Applications Application websites are USER FRIENDLY!
GCC – /PCC –
Search other community colleges at:
CSU –
UC –
Privates –
Each has its own app process – Check each school’s website!
456 schools use Common App -

40. Post Secondary Options
Trade Schools
Community College
CSU UC
Additional College Websites (including private and/or out of state colleges)
com/
Career Interests
Use these websites to research colleges and vocational schools.

41. Scholarships
Check the school bulletin and school website for available scholarships
Apply, Apply, Apply!
Never pay to apply for scholarships

42. August 30, 2016 September 22, 2016 October 25, 2016 October 26, 2016
-Personal Insight Questions Workshop
From 3:15 pm to 4:15 pm in Room 12101
September 22, 2016
-College Info Night From 6:30pm- 8:00 pm in Room 12101
October 25, 2016
-Financial Aid FAFSA Info Hoover 6:00pm to 7:30pm
October 26, 2016
-College Career Glendale Civic Auditorium from 5:30pm to 8:00pm
October29, 2016 (Saturday)
January 21, 2017 (Saturday)
February 4, 2017 (Saturday)
-FAFSA Application Workshop from 10am -2 pm at Hoover’s Room 12101