1. Diana Miler Marina High School Counselor (714) 893-6571 x4470 dmiler@hbuhsd.edu

2. Power Point available at www. marinavikings
Power Point available at click on academics click on college and career

3. NCAA Eligibility Center Certification
Completion of 16 Academic core courses
Grade Point Average-
Division I 2.3
Division II 2.2
SAT or ACT scores
List of NCAA approved high school courses available at
Register in summer after 11th grade

4. Financial Aid FAFSA – October 1 of senior year- use 2017 income
Federal grants, loans
California Grants
CSS Profile (Participating Private Colleges)
Local scholarships – apply all senior year
Universities will create financial aid packages
Academic and Athletic Scholarships
Bank Loans
Subsidized and Unsubsidized
Low interest rates
Repayment usually deferred until 6 months after degree earned

5. Admission Tests by System
UC…
SAT or ACT + Writing
SAT Subject Tests
in two different subject areas recommended only by some departments/majors
*math level 2 accepted by UC
Community College
No SAT or ACT
CSU…
SAT or ACT
No SAT Subject Tests required
Independent/Out of State
See each college website for writing and subject exam requirements

6. High School Timeline
11th Grade – grades, challenging courses, activities, take SAT and/or ACT, try a Subject Test if needed, explore colleges
March – June SAT or ACT
May – June SAT Subject Exams
12th Grade – grades, take SAT or ACT again if needed, apply to college in the fall and for financial aid beginning October.
Retest on SAT or ACT no later than December

7. SAT/ACT Scores UC CSU Highest combined scores per sitting
Use writing section
CSU
Math and Critical Reading Only
Highest score per section per sitting
College Board – Score Choice choose to send scores from one day or all test dates

8. Test Dates February 10, 2018 April 14, 2018 June 9, 2018
March 10, 2018
SAT Subjects not offered
May 5, 2018
June 2, 2018
August 25, 2018
October 6, 2018
November 3, 2018
December 1, 201
$60 with essay
$46 without essay
$26 basic subject test
February 10, 2018
April 14, 2018
June 9, 2018
September 8, 2018
October 20, 2018
December 8, 2018
$62.50 with essay
$46 without essay
SAT:
ACT:

9. Students with Special Needs
Request testing accommodations directly through or
Request accommodations or extended time within testing organization timelines
Contact School Psychologist Tom Mushaney at or ext. 4480
Must receive testing accommodation for school site-based exams

10. EAP Grade 11 Testing Results
Level
Meaning
Standard Not Met
Not Yet Content Ready—Substantial Support Needed
Standard Nearly Met
Not Yet Content Ready—Support Needed
Standard Met
Conditionally Content Ready
Grade 12 requirements for student to earn exemption
Must take Early Start during summer between high school and college
Standard Exceeded
Ready for English and/or mathematics college-level coursework
Placement test not required

11. Multiple Measures for CSU Math and English Placement
Used to determine placement in college level math and English, Early Start, or stretch courses SAT or ACT Scores
AP Exam Scores
Overall, weighted GPA
Math coursework GPA
Major – STEM or non-STEM
Senior year coursework with a C or better
AP English, ERWC
Math courses with Algebra 2 as a pre-requisite
Pre-Calculus
AP Calculus A/B or B/C
AP Statistics
AP Physics

12. A Look at GPA CSU and UC Systems
NO D or F grades accepted in any college prep courses for subject credit
Grades in all A-G Subject courses taken during 10th, 11th and Summer after 11th determine initial eligibility
9th grade courses used to meet subject requirements, but are not calculated into GPA
Students must maintain GPA and complete admissions eligibility requirements in senior year

13. Validation World language Advanced math Chemistry (Cal State ONLY)
Validation is when a student earns below a C in world language or advanced math in the 1st semester and continues onto the 2nd semester and earns a C or better.

14. Validation Continued
Both grades are calculated into the GPA if taken in 10th thru 12th.
The student is considered proficient and receives credit for the entire year of foreign language or math

15. CSU/UC GPA for AP and Honors Courses
Extra grade point for 8 semester courses of AP/Honors
2 of these courses may be from the 10th grade if the course has 11th grade content and curriculum.
English 2 Honors is not an approved course for the extra point for CSU.
AP Chemistry and AP World History do receive an extra grade point.
D grades do not get extra honors point

16. Senior Course Selection
Maintain Rigor
Math highly recommended
Choose courses to reflect student interests, that show rigor, growth and consistency

17. Ways to remediate
Must repeat the exact same course for the new grade to replace the old for GPA calculation
All course grades taken at the high school will be reflected on the high school transcript
During the school year depending on availability
Concurrent enrollment adult school
With pre-approval:
Community College
External high school programs
Courses need to be CSU/UC approved

18. Vanessa Pham College Career Specialist (714) 893-6571 4435 vpham@hbuhsd.edu

19. CSU/UC Admissions Subject Requirements
CSU/UC Requirements
A. History/Social Science (World History, U.S. History, Gov’t) 2 yrs. Min.
B. English- 4 years college-prep
C. Math- 3 yrs. Min. and 4 yrs recommended (Algebra 2 minimum)
D. Science- 2 yrs Lab (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
E. Foreign Language- 2 yrs
F. Visual/Performing Art- 1 year
G. College Prep Elective- 1 year

20. California State University
The
California State University
System

21. California State University
23 campuses
Apply Oct 1-Nov 30
Min. Index (GPA and SAT or ACT)
Min. 2.0 College Prep GPA
3.0 or higher automatically eligible to apply regardless of test scores
Registration fees average $5742 per year (fall and spring)
- excluding housing, books, supplies
$55 application fee.
Admissions decision based upon
GPA
SAT or ACT scores
Meeting subject requirements (see a-g matrix)

22. CSU Admissions Dance and Music – Auditions
Competitive Admissions – Impacted campuses and majors
Raise min. index based on applicant pool
Nursing & Stem Majors – Most competitive
Science
Technology
Engineering
Math

23. CSU Competitive Admissions 17 campuses
Chico
Fresno
Fullerton*
Humboldt
Long Beach*
Los Angeles
Monterey Bay
Northridge
Pomona
Sacramento
San Bernardino
San Diego*
San Francisco
San Jose*
San Luis Obispo*
San Marcos
Sonoma
Impacted all programs

24. CSU Non Competitive Admissions 6 campuses
Bakersfield
Channel Islands
Dominguez Hills
East Bay
Cal Maritime
Stanislaus

25. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
CSU Long Beach
FRESHMEN COMPETITIVE ADMISSION
Selection is competitive
Minimum Eligibility Index for all students = 3200
The pool of applicants determines the level of competition in each major
Four requirements used in selection
A-G Courses
Grades (10th-11th)
Test Scores (SAT or ACT)
High School (Local Area)
Local area students eligible for provisional admission based on minimum CSULB Admission requirements including 3200 Eligibility Index.
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY

26. The University of California
The Place for You

27. UC Campuses Riverside Berkeley San Diego Davis Santa Barbara Irvine
Santa Cruz
San Francisco
Berkeley
Davis
Irvine
Los Angeles
Merced
10 campuses (San Francisco-Graduate only)

28. University of California
Application opens August 1
Apply Nov 1-Nov 30
Min. GPA in college prep courses 3.0
Admissions decision based on a UC comprehensive review score.
GPA
Test Scores
Comprehensive Review Factors
Personal Statement
Fees $13,900
-Excluding housing, books, supplies
-Application fees-$70 28

29. California High School Applicants
CA residents meeting minimum requirements for the statewide or local path who are not admitted to any UC campus to which they applied will be offered a space at another campus if state funding is available:
Statewide Path
You rank in the top 9% of all high school graduates in California according to the UC admissions index
Local Path (ELC)
You rank in the top 9% of your high school class based on the “a-g” benchmark GPA or 29

30. Comprehensive Review 14 UC-Approved Criteria 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 30

31. Community College $46 per unit Preview Days Admission Requirements:
HS graduate or 18+
English/Math placement test and multiple measures
NO SAT/ACT Required
Freshman Priority Registration
Application
Online Orientation
Placement Test
Education Plan
Career Certificates
Transfer- TAG, CSUin2

32. Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)
The following undergraduate campuses offer a TAG program:
Davis
Irvine
Merced
Riverside
Santa Barbara
Santa Cruz
Benefits of TAG:
Early review of academic records at some campuses
Early admissions notification at some campuses
Specific guidance on major preparation and general education coursework 32

33. Private School www.commonapp.org Supplemental application Essay
Short answer prompts
Secondary School Reports
Letters of recommendation
Mid-Year Reports
Admissions criteria, deadlines and application fees vary
GPA and Testing Timelines for Private Schools

34. Early Decision Binding agreements
Early admissions decision from college
Students should be certain of college choice
If accepted, the student agrees to attend the college
Once accepted, must withdraw applications to other colleges
All testing must be complete at time of application

35. Early Action Less binding Know the college admission decision earlier
Allowed to apply to other schools and compare financial offers and other criteria before making a decision
All testing must be complete at time of application

36. Early Decision/Early Action
The UC system does not have Early Decision or Early Action
California Polytechnic State University-- San Luis Obispo has early decision

37. College Admission Resources
National College Fair-
Sunday, April 22nd
1:30 p.m.– 4:30 p.m.
Anaheim Convention Center
HBUHSD CA College Night (October)
Senior college information night (October)
Practice tests and test prep - See career Center
Career Center Meetings: Vanessa Pham, College/Career Specialist
Academic/college counseling: Diana Miler, Counselor
Workshops: Personal Statement, CSU and UC application, FAFSA

38. College Planning Overview
Course Selection
Extracurricular Activities and Community Service (UC, Private)
College major and career research
Register for SAT and ACT exams
Letters of Recommendation
Spring Break & Summer: Visit College Campuses

39. Helpful Resources www.fafsa.ed.gov UC SAT
CSU
www2.calstate.edu/apply
Independent
Community College
College and Career Research
Site ID: Password: marina
SAT
ACT
Scholarships
Athletics
hsActionSubmit=searchHighSchool
Western Undergraduate Exchange
Federal Student Aid