1. College Entrance Requirements
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Alison Kuykendall, College Counselor

2. Preparing for College 9th – 10th Grades
Keep grades up, C or higher, aim for a minimum g.p.a. of 3.0 or higher.
Enroll in challenging, rigorous courses from the A-G list. Review with counselor during balloting.
PSAT in the fall; PSAT 10 in the spring
Try out clubs, sports, community service activities.
Use Naviance to help focus on future career. A

3. Preparing for College 11th – 12th Grades
Keep grades up, C or higher, aim for 3.0 or higher.
Enroll in challenging, rigorous courses from the A-G list.
Math all 4 years!
Take on leadership roles in clubs, sports, community service activities.
Create a resume with all activities, awards, work experience, and community service.
Take the PSAT in fall of junior year.
SAT and/or ACT in spring of junior year and fall of senior year.
Use Naviance to focus on future career, find colleges that meet your needs, and COMMUNICATE WITH COLLEGE COUNSELOR!! A

4. General Timeline of Senior Year
August-September: SAT and/or ACT
October-November: College Apps
October-February: Financial Aid Apps
March-April: Puzzle pieces fit together
April-May: Decision Time
All year, but mostly in spring: Scholarships K

5. Private Universities – 60+
California Colleges
Community Colleges – 108
Public Universities
24 CSU’s
10 UC’s
Private Universities – 60+ K

6. Community Colleges Enroll Senior year to get ahead. Save money
Priority Registration at CC
Most classes will transfer to universities
Transfer plan:
Plan to transfer approx. 2 years (60 transferable units), apply to university based on college work only. No SAT or ACT 
CC offers:
Vocational Certificates = 3-45 units
Associates Degrees (AA/AS) = 60 units
Fully Transferrable Units to 4 year schools K

7. University Admission Requirements
A-G Coursework
Grades of “C” or better
SAT or ACT (both with writing)
Some require 2 SAT Subject Tests
GPA – aim for min. 3.0 or higher
Activities (sports, clubs, music, etc.)
Community Service
UC’s and Private require essays
Private require letters of recommendation A

8. University Admission Requirements
History/Social Science 2 years
English years
Math years
Lab Science (no 9th grade) 2-3 years
Foreign Language years
Visual Performing Art 1 year
College Prep Elective 1 year A

9. College Athletics
Is your child a talented athlete who wishes to participate in D1 or D2 collegiate sports?
Register with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
Very rigorous, more requirements than simply A-G.
DISTRICT NCAA MEETING 3/27, 6pm, BEYER K

10. Remediation of D’s or F’s
Retake the class or comparable class in the regular day schedule
Often not room in classes
Cannot fit in to an already packed schedule
Summer School and ESS
PACE and other computer based courses may not be accepted by universities and NCAA.
Limited availability
Not all classes offered at all sites K

11. Financial Aid: FAFSA October 1-March 2or
Never pay to apply, use correct website.
Workshops on campus.
Will require parental income and financial records.
File each year your student(s) are in school. A

12. Types of Financial Aid
Pell Grant (Federal)
Cal Grant (State)
District office files GPA electronically/automatically
Be sure student name and address are correct in Powerschool and match what student lists on financial aid/college apps.
Work Study – jobs on campus that provide income towards school expenses.
Student Loans – lower interest through government, begin repayment after graduation; debt remains with you until paid off, even if you declare bankruptcy. A

13. Scholarships
Scholarships are ongoing and posted in the MCS Scholarship Bulletin and Mrs. K’s REMIND
List of safe scholarship websites is available on MCS Scholarship Bulletin at the top of the page.
Scholarships awarded from colleges may require FAFSA or other additional applications.
“Free Ride” scholarships very rare, most range from $100 - $1000. K

14. Out of State Colleges Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
Private colleges
May offer more merit based financial aid
May require CSS Profile (pay fee to file) K

15. College Application Costs
SAT (4 free reports)
$ 46
$ 60 w/writing
$ 26 per subject test
Add’l reports $12
ACT (4 free reports)
w/writing $ 62.50
Add’l reports $13
SAT/ACT fee waivers in college counseling office for free/reduced lunch
CSU Application
$ 55 each campus
UC Application
$ 70 each campus
CSU/UC fee waivers part of application
Private and Out of State
Varies by school
Fee waiver process varies A

16. Naviance Colleges Research colleges and universities.
Sign up to attend college presentations & workshops.
Careers
Help find careers based on interests, and more information about careers.
About Me
Create resume.
Make sure is up to date to receive information from college counselor. A

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ACCEPTED
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19. Specific Questions?
Alison Kuykendall:
APPOINTMENTS MADE ONLINE:
30 minute Spring Junior Student & Parent Meeting
30 minute Fall Senior Profile Review Meeting
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