1. Mark Keppel High School
Welcome, Class of 2017!

2. MKHS Counselor Breakdown
MKHS Counselors
Ms. Duanes
A- Gao
Ms. Tang
Gap -Huw
Mrs. Matsuo
Huy-Mai
Mrs. Preciado
Maj –To, H.
Ms. Sesztak
To, I . –Z
MKHS Counselor Breakdown
Dr. Cynthia Prentice,
Assistant Principal 2

3. Additional Support Counselors
Gateway Counselor
CTE Advisor
Martina Lai
Mon-Fri 7:15-3:15
Svetlana (Lana) Dautrich, Counseling Intern
Wed & Fri 7:30-3:30
Suzana Yu
Mon, Wed & Fri
Hours: 8:30-4:30
Tues & Thurs
Hours: 12-4:30

4. Agenda MKHS Graduation Requirements College Entrance Information
Community College
4 Year Universities
College Application Process
Letters of Recommendation Process
Financial Aid Resources
Career Center

5. Mark Keppel High School Graduation Requirements
English credits
Physical Education credits
Mathematics credits
- Algebra required
- Geometry required
Science credits
- Physical Science
- Life Science
Social Science credits
- World History
- US History
- American Government/Economics
Fine Arts or Foreign Language credits
Elective Courses credits
Total: credits

6. Selecting a College Factors to Consider:
Academic eligibility (A-G, G.P.A.)
Academic programs (majors)
Student body (demographics, size)
Cost (tuition, books, housing, transportation)
Campus life (social activities, interests, career opportunities)
Location (urban/suburban/rural setting, distance from home)
Before your student begins to fill out multiple college applications, they really need to make sure that they do their research on the university.
Example:
UCLA does not offer a B.A. in business
UCR has the Thomas Haider program in Bio Medical Sciences where 24 seats (admission) are reserved exclusively for UCR students.

7. California Community College Information www.cccapply.org
Options Statewide
113
East Los Angeles College, LA City College, Pasadena City College, LA Trade Tech, Mt. SAC, Glendale, Citrus, etc.
*CAN be enrolled in courses
at more than one campus.
Tuition Costs
$1,220/year*
( $46 per 13 units per semester)
Entrance Requirement
18 years old OR high school diploma
GPA Requirement
None
*Books, housing, & transportation costs not included.

8. California Community College Information www.cccapply.org
Transfer to 4-Year University Programs:
UC – 2.4 minimum GPA
CSU – 2.0 minimum GPA
AA Degree* & Certificate Programs available
* (will receive guaranteed or priority admission to CSU/UC system)

9. Application Process: Community Colleges www.cccapply.org
Application dates vary by Community College
Pick up application from community college or enroll online. Check individual websites for deadlines!
You may apply to & attend more than one college at a time.
Free to apply!
Math and English Placement Test
Required for Admission
Determines level of Math and English students can enroll in; may be used as prerequisite for other courses.
EAP may replace this!
SAT/ACT not required
Orientation
Required for class registration
Academic Counseling
Apply in March

10. UC/CSU Entrance Requirements

11. A-G Subject Area Years Required
HISTORY/SOCIAL SCIENCE
2 years required
ENGLISH
4 years of college-Preparatory English
MATHEMATICS
3 years required
4 years recommended (Must include Geometry & Algebra II)
LABORATORY SCIENCE
2 years with lab
3 years recommended (1 Life & 1 Physical)
LANGUAGE other
Than ENGLISH
3 years recommended (at least 2 years of the same language)
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS
1 year
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY ELECTIVES
1 year of an academic course

12. UC/CSU College Information
UC System 9
Undergraduate Schools 1
Graduate School
Tuition Costs
$13,500*
CSU System 23
$6,324-9,075*
GPA Requirements
UC: a 3.0 or better
CSU: a 2.0 or better
Test Required for Admission
UC: SAT or ACT + writing**
CSU: SAT or ACT**
*Books, housing, & transportation costs not included.
**see CSU eligibility index and/or UC eligibility index (combine GPA & test scores for admission requirements.

13. 4-year College Admission Testing Requirement
SAT
ACT
Oct. 1 (late by 9/20)
Nov. 5 (reg by 10/7)
Dec. 3 (reg by 11/3)*
Oct 22 (reg by 9/17-9/30)
Dec 10 (reg by 11/4)*
Fee waivers available for eligible students on a limited basis. Students should see counselor before or after school –
or at lunch – well before registration deadline.
*Colleges will still accept test scores taken through
December 2016 (UC/CSU) exceptions are San Diego State, Cal State San Jose & Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.

14. California State University www.csumentor.edu
Application
Copy ALL documents submitted
Print receipt of application submittal
Costs
$55 per campus
Fee waiver embedded in online application (maximum 4)
Deadlines
Filing period: October 1 – November 30!
Testing: EPT & ELM placement tests ( Exemptions: i.e. SAT/ACT scores, EAP results, AP exam results)
Activation Code required to start application (code sent to ).
Impacted majors and impacted alternate majors will affect submission/admission.
Cal State LA will guarantee admissions for our students if student meets the minimum requirement
Impacted Schools:
Some schools will still accept applications after the November 30th deadline
Activation Code: You have 5 minutes to copy and paste the code from your onto the application.
Impacted majors: If your application won’t submit, you may have selected two impacted majors. PDF of impacted majors:
CSULA – should be a safe school for all of our students.

15. University of California www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply
Application
Copy ALL documents submitted
Print receipt of application submittal
Costs
$70 per campus
Fee waiver embedded in online application (maximum 4)
Deadlines
Filing period: November 1 – November 30!
Application became available online on August 1st
UC Merced is the only school that does “Referral Pool” – it will take the top 9% in the state. UC Merced would prefer that you apply directly to their school.
Ex – 720, 720, 730 with a 3.0 GPA
Have students google “ UC Admission Index-University of California

16. Personal Insight Questions (Answer 4 out of 8, 350 words per question)
Start your Personal Insight Questions early.
Be clear. Be focused. Be organized.
Do not manufacture hardship.
Write persuasively and give specific examples.
Use “I”and “my” statements
Focus on content and NOT creativity, entertainment or uniqueness. CUT OUT FLUFF!
Give yourself plenty of time for revisions and obtain feedback.
More tips available at:
(please refer to UC handout)

17. Private Universities Application Costs Deadlines Admissions
Requirements vary greatly; students must check with each private college. Also, check if private school uses The Common Application.
Application
Check private university websites
Keep a copy of ALL documents submitted
Print receipt of application submittal
Costs
Application costs vary
Fee waiver available if eligible (see counselor)
Deadlines
Deadlines vary, see individual university websites.

18. Common Application Procedure

19. Common Application

20. Common Application

21. Common Application
For frequently asked questions, please refer to

22. Other Application Procedures
Watch for and respond to all college correspondence!
Mostly done through !
Use an appropriate address & check daily.
Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) – varies by college, usually around May 1st. Typically requires monetary deposit to ensure enrollment at school. The fee is non-refundable.
Housing – deposit is often required
Transcripts – submit only upon request of college
Please note: Transcripts must be ordered through Student Bank
Final Transcripts – Student must request from MKHS Student Bank in May and pick up from Records Office in June.
Students can request final transcripts to be mailed if they can’t pick up.
UC final transcript deadline: July 1
UC – all other documents and exam scores: July 15
CSU final transcript deadline: July 15
Private university transcript deadlines: Varies

23. Letters of RecommendationUC
No letters of recommendation required, with exception of UC Berkeley who will contact the individual student.
CSU
No letters of recommendation required
* EOP applications require two recommendations (from counselor, teacher, employer, or other community member)
Private
Letter of recommendation usually required…
check with individual private universities

24. Letters of Recommendation (for private colleges & scholarships)
All requests should be given to counselor/teacher/community member/employer AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!
Requests submitted with less than two weeks’ notice will not be honored.
Any requests for letters for applications with deadlines in January must be submitted by Friday, December 2nd.
What is required:
Copy of “Senior Information Packet”
THE MORE YOU GIVE, THE MORE YOU WILL GET!!!
Optional: Copy of a college application essay or responses to UC Personal Insight Questions
Don’t forget to mention letters of rec for scholarships.

25. Email Addresses Counselors duanes_wendy@ausd.us A-Gao
Gap-Huw
Huy-Mai
Maj-To,H.
To,I.-Z
Gateway To Success Counselor
Career and College Advisor

26. Financial Aid
Financial aid presentations will be held for students in October. Dates to be determined.
For additional assistance on the FAFSA, workshops for students will be held at lunch. Dates to be determined.
FAFSA Application opens October 1, Deadline March 2, 2017.
Cal Grant Release Form OR Opt-Out Form should have been submitted to Records. If not, do so before October 1.
Cash for College Workshop (FAFSA)
Saturday, January 21, at AHS
9 am – 12 pm
All students should attend, regardless of college path!
For More Information
Choose ONE: Cal Grant Release Form OR Opt-out form.
With these forms, you choose whether or not to release your social security number to California Student Aid Commission.
Releasing your SSN will speed up the financial aid verification process.

27. Scholarship Information
Visit and the Career Center for updated scholarship resources.
Scholarship Bulletin: scholarships
Scholarship searches on the Internet.
Be wary of scholarship scams! You never have to pay to apply for a scholarship.
Check place of employment, church, organizations to which you belong, local newspaper, etc. You must invest time and energy in scholarship search & application!
Check with the individual colleges/universities as well.
It is recommended that students fill out a Senior Information Packet if applying for scholarships.
Lastly, we encourage students to always follow-up with a thank you card to all organizations that grant them scholarships.
Scholarships are based on merit, need, talent, specific criteria (e.g. ethnic group, race, religion, leadership skills, specific major interest, etc.)

28. Career Center Help
CTE Advisor (College/Career) - Suzana Yu
Mon, Wed, Fri 8:30-4:30; Tues & Thurs 12-4:30
CSULA Ambassador: Britney Lynch
Starts October 10
At Career Center every other Monday
To provide assistance on Cal State applications and to answer questions regarding CSULA.
Listen to the Daily Bulletin and check Career Center website for updates regarding career and representative visits (colleges, military, trade schools, etc.)!
California Student Opportunity Program

29. MKHS Counselors would like you to join “REMIND” 2017 MKHS Parents!
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30. Important Dates to Remember
Thursday,
October 13
College Fair 2016
@ SGHS
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Wednesday,
November 30
Deadline for UC and CSU Applications!
March 2
Deadline for FAFSA!
Thank you for Attending! 