1. WELCOME parents Class of 2018
Guidance Office
Counselors
Mrs. Lageman (A-G)
Mr. Morris (H-O)
Mr. Gonzalez (P-Z)
Guidance Specialist
Mrs. Shaw
Registrar & Scholarship Coordinator
Ms. Restad

2. AGENDA College Entrance Requirements Financial Aid/Scholarships
What colleges are looking for
Selecting the right school
NCAA & NAIA Requirements
The application process
Senior year timeline

3. COLLEGE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
CAL STATE UNIV. (CSU)
UNIV. OF CALIF. (UC)
CP English yrs.
Math (A1, G, A2 or M1, 2, 3) yrs.
Lab Science (Life & Physical) yrs.
Social Science (1 yr WC + USHist/Gov) 2 yrs.
World Language yrs.
CP Electives yr.
Visual/Performing Arts yr.
Must also submit SAT I or ACT scores
BE SURE TO KNOW AND UNDERSTAND “A-G” REQUIREMENTS. ALL COURSES MUST BE UC CERTIFIED (P)
Same
3 yrs., 4 or more recommended
2 yrs., 3 rec. (must include 1 yr of chem. or physics)
2 yrs., 3 recommended
Must submit SAT I or ACT. Tests must include Writing as well
Some majors or colleges may also require or strongly encourage SAT II (Subject Tests)

4. SAT (New) and ACT Max score 36 English Math Reading Science Writing*
Reading/Writing – 800
Essay*
3 Dimension subscores (1-4)
* Required by UC. UC’s
do not Superscore
Max score 36
English
Math
Reading
Science
Writing*

5. SAT & ACT (Old) SAT II (Subject Tests) SAT I (Reasoning)
SAT I – max score 2400
Critical Reading ( )
Math ( )
Writing ( )*
* = Required by UC and some Private/out- of-state schools
No longer required by UC’s
Some majors in Engineering & math may require at UC’s
Some private/out-of-state colleges may require or strongly recommend – you need to check

6. Fall Test Dates SAT ACT September 9 Reg. Deadline August 4 October 28
Registration deadline July 28
October 7
Registration deadline September 8
Late Registration deadline September 27
November 4
Registration deadline October 5
Late Registration deadline October 25
December 2*
November 2
Late Registration Deadline November 21
* Last test date accepted by UC’s. Some CSU’s (Cal Poly for example) will have deadline of October test date
September 9
Reg. Deadline August 4
October 28
Reg. Deadline September 22
Late Reg. deadline October 6
December 9*
Reg. deadline November 3
Late Reg. deadline November 17
ACT not offered at SYHS

7. Reporting SAT & ACT Scores
4 reports in cost of test:
NCAA must have results – 9999
NAIA must have results – 9876
CSU system (all CSUs) code for SAT – 3594
UC system – send to one UC you’re applying to, all will have access
Private/Independent/Out-of-State – send individually
Some scholarships may require scores

8. NCAA & NAIA College Athletics
(National Collegiate Athletic Association)
Required for Division I or II
Clearinghouse Eligibility – check with your counselor
Current and final transcripts will be required. YOU must submit AHC transcripts (done through AHC)
NAIA
(National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics)
Separate from NCAA
Similar to NCAA but covers many smaller Christian colleges
Westmont College is an NAIA school

9. FINANCIAL AID GIFT AID SELF-HELP AID Need based or merit-based
Scholarships/Grants
Don’t repay
SELF-HELP AID
Need-based or non-need based
Loans
Will need to repay

10. FAFSA Note earlier filing period and 2016 taxes
Most important piece of the financial aid puzzle – determines eligibility for grants/loans/work study programs
Must file for Federal, State, Campus & some private $
File date: October 1 to March 2 (For Cal Grants)
Will have Financial Aid Night at SYHS in January
Students should check for earlier dates for some colleges
Will use 2016 taxes
FAFSA Website:
GPA Verification Form: required for Cal Grants
PROFILE: for Private Colleges along with FAFSA
PIN: Get now!:
Parent and Student each completes
“CASH FOR COLLEGE” Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017
Help in completing FAFSA

13. SCHOLARSHIPS
Based on activities, academic merit, athletics, intended major, ethnic origin, religion, parent employer or any other combination of factors
Review Scholarship Handbook – deadlines throughout the year
Santa Barbara Foundation – deadline January 15
Local Scholarships – deadline will be in February or March

14. SYHS CONTACTS Guidance Office & Bulletin

15. SYHS GUIDANCE OFFICE syvpirates.org

16. SELECTING THE RIGHT COLLEGE

17. HOW DO I PICK? Communicate with your parents Discuss wants & needs
Each side should discuss
Atmosphere
Distance from home
Size & location of campus
Cost of attending
Long term benefits
Majors

18. NARROWING THE FIELD Types of Colleges PRIORITIZE Community College CSUUC
Private
Out-of-State
Specialty or Vocational
PRIORITIZE
Have a “reach school” and a “sure bet”

19. HANCOCK COLLEGE – NEW PROMISE PROGRAM
SYHS is in the Allan Hancock College District

20. Number of colleges in U.S. and degrees offered
Over 4,500 degree granting institutions
More than 2,800 of those are four-year
What are the types of degrees?
Undergraduate degrees
Associate (2-year)
Bachelors (4-year)
Graduate degrees
Master’s
Doctorate
Law/Medical Schools

21. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (UC) Campuses – 10 (9 undergrad)
Berkeley (the original UC)
Davis
Irvine
Merced (newest UC)
Los Angeles
Riverside
San Francisco (Medical School only – no undergrads)
Santa Barbara
Santa Cruz
San Diego

22. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY (CSU) Campuses- 23
Bakersfield
Channel Islands (newest)
Chico
Dominguez Hills
East Bay
Fresno
Fullerton
Humboldt
Long Beach
Los Angeles
Maritime
Monterey Bay
Northridge
Pomona (Cal Poly)
Sacramento
San Bernadino
San Diego
San Francisco
San Jose (oldest)
San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly)
San Marcos
Sonoma
Stanislaus

23. FACTORS INFLUENCING DECISIONS
GPA
Strength of Transcript
Test Scores

24. CALCULATING YOUR G.P.A.
Use the following guideline to determine your GPA that many colleges will use. This is especially true for the UC and CSU systems.
Find your weighted and unweighted GPA
Split the difference between the two GPA’s.
Example:
Weighted: 3.60
Unweighted: 3.00
Calculated GPA for colleges = 3.30
GPA is based on A-G courses from sophomore and junior years.
Admission is based on A-G courses from all four years, including senior year.

25. ADDITIONAL FACTORS CSU: UC PRIVATE
No essays or Letters of Recommendation UC
Students required to respond to 4 of 8 personal insight questions (maximum of 350 words for each)
No Letters of Recommendation (*Berkeley exception)
Extracurricular activities (sports, clubs, work, etc.)
PRIVATE
Will want essays and Letters of Recommendation

26. SOURCES OF INFORMATION
COLLEGE FAIRS
Christian College Fair – September (Bishop Diego)
Santa Barbara County College Fair – November (Earl Warren Showgrounds)
Both are from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
College Representatives
Many coming to SYHS this fall. Check in Guidance Office or website for schools, dates and times
Campus Visits
Catalogs, Resource handbooks
Internet

27. Duke Georgetown Harvard penn stanford
Representatives from each college will present and be available for Q & A
SANTA BARBARA DATE September :00 p.m.
Must RSVP

28. WHEN TO APPLY UC’s and CSU’s have November filing period
Deadline to submit application NOVEMBER 30
CSU’s begin accepting apps October 1
UC app is open now, can’t submit until November 1
Private/Independent/
Out-of-State vary
A lot of schools have January 1 deadline but it is your responsibility to find out!
Early Decision vs. Early Application

29. APPLICATIONS University of California Note – new essays began last year

30. California State University

31. COMMON APPLICATION

32. WESTERN UNDERGRADUATE EXCHANGE (WUE)

33. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
Do not use for UC or CSU
Will need for Private Colleges & some scholarships
Complete Letter of Recommendation Form (available on SYHS Guidance page – College Information and from English teacher and in Guidance Office)
Always talk to person you ask for letter. See what they need from you.
Give at least two weeks notice.
Remember to thank those who help you!

34. Resumè for Letter of Recommendations

35. THE COLLEGE COUNTDOWN
October
Gather info, prepare applications, complete PROFILE.
For CSU’s, can send application.
File FAFSA
Request Letters of Recommendations if applying Early Application to private schools – check deadlines
November
Complete submission for UC and CSU (deadline is the 30th)
November through February
Submit private, out-of-state applications
January- February
Submit FAFSA (for those that haven’t done so)
GPA Verification
Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara deadline (15th)

36. COUNTDOWN continued…
March – May
Submit any additional information requested by colleges
Housing
Money
CHECK PORTALS!
April
Notification of Financial Aid by colleges
May 1
SIR – the day you commit – deposit money due
GRADUATION on June 1!
SUMMER – Orientation and Registration

37. IMPORTANT TIPS
Letters of Recommendation – be prepared and plan ahead – two weeks notice
No “cute” addresses
Clean up your Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts!
Make copies of everything you send
Get Certificate of Mailing if using snail mail
Check your junk
Check & double check dates and deadlines
Most colleges communicate by and/or portal
Write down passwords for each account!

38. QUESTIONS?
BEST OF LUCK!
CLASS OF 2018