1. Senior College Bootcamp
Presented by:
DALHS Counselors

2. Overview Systems of higher education review
Do’s & Don’ts on college applications
Admissions Testing Reminder
Financial Aid Overview
A note on Community College
Senior Timeline/Key Deadlines
Tips for Success & Resources 2

3. California State University
►Number of Campuses
● 23 CSU campuses in California
►NON-IMPACTED CSU’s
●Bakersfield, Maritime, Stanislaus,
Channel Islands, Humboldt, DH, SF
►IMPACTED IN ALL PROGRAMS
● Fresno, Fullerton, LB, SD, SJ, SLO
►Required Entrance Exam- ACT or SAT
►Take by December 2018!ility Index
FYI-
Entrance Exam-
Some campuses will say SAT only for Students with 3.0 GPA but now with impaction students
Tuition is Accurate - used the current Financial aid stats given to University outreach 3 3

4. Schools with Admissions Standards above the CSU minimum
Some campuses in the CSU use higher standards than the minimum admission eligibility standards because of the number of qualified students who apply to those campuses during the initial application filing period.
Check the CSU Mentor website for impacted campuses & majors
ALL of you should apply to CSU Pomona and CSU San Bernardino , as they are the local admission & serving institutions for CVUSD students….AND you have priority admission over students from other counties/areas!
THE MINIMUM CSU eligibility index of NON-IMPACTED campuses is: (SAT) or 694 (ACT)
[GPA x SAT score =___ or GPA x (10 x ACT score) = ___ ]
FYI-
Entrance Exam-
Some campuses will say SAT only for Students with 3.0 GPA but now with impaction students
Tuition is Accurate - used the current Financial aid stats given to University outreach 4 4

5. CSU Eligibility Index

6. University of California
►Number of Campuses
● 9 campuses in California
►Minimum GPA
● 3.0 GPA
*Average GPA of incoming freshman: 3.82
►Required Entrance Exam-
ACT or SAT must be taken by December 2018!
►Other requirements
● Personal Statement & 15 minimum “a-g” classes
SOME majors will require SAT II (Subject Tests)
FYI-
Entrance Exam-
Some campuses will say SAT only for Students with 3.0 GPA but now with impaction students
Tuition is Accurate - used the current Financial aid stats given to University outreach
►UC Berkeley
● Now may ask for letter(s) of recommendation! 6 6

7. UC & CSU Application process
► Application filing period:
UC :August 1st - November 30th
CSU: October 1st-November 30th
► Application Deadline:
November 30th
► Application fee waiver:
Up to 4 campuses for those who qualify
(Both the application and fee wavier form are available directly on the application when you apply online)
UC:
CSU: www2.calstate.edu/apply
Source:

8. check dates online ASAP!!
Private Colleges
►Number of Campuses
● Large variety of colleges all over U.S.
Apply from
November to February
check dates online ASAP!!
►Degrees Offered
● Bachelors, Masters, limited Doctoral degrees
►Minimum GPA
● Will vary
►Required Entrance Exam- ACT or SAT
*some will require SAT Subject Exams as well*Index
FYI-
Entrance Exam-
Some campuses will say SAT only for Students with 3.0 GPA but now with impaction students
Tuition is Accurate - used the current Financial aid stats given to University outreach
►Other requirements
● Typically follows “a-g” course sequence, personal statement, letters of recommendation, resume 8 8

9. DO’S & DON’TS ON COLLEGE APPLICATIONS
Senior courses should read: First semester- In Progress
Second semester- Planned
List ALL high schools attended & a-g courses exactly how they appear on your transcript
Enter your legal name as listed on your social security card
Enter your CSSID (on your transcript)
Fill out your senior profile
CALL each campus to have them “manually review” your application IF you are meeting subject requirement via AP & validation
DON’T:
“Guess” on information
(ie. Income, family size, courses, grad date)
List courses you do NOT plan to take
List inaccurate courses or put them in the wrong category (always refer to your transcript)
Write the WRONG college name on your personal statement/scholarship app!
Don’t forget to send your AP & SAT/ACT official score report
Don’t forget to PRINT your application summary & confirmation 9

10. APPLICATION WORKSHOPS
Counselors are available to assist with applications in the Career Center during lunch Tuesdays & Thursdays starting October 16th - November 29th
Cal Poly ETS Program offering College Application Workshop on:
October 17, 5:30pm
DON’T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE!

11. ADMISSIONS TESTING All 4 year colleges require admissions tests.
Testing for Seniors must be completed
NO LATER THAN December 2018!
Be sure to SEND TEST SCORES to colleges when signing up this year! 
USE THE CODES ONLINE:
CSU Mentor – 3594 
NCAA – 9999
For UC’s, once you send to one, they ALL get your scores
COLLEGES WILL ALWAYS USE HIGHEST SCORES!!

12. SAT/ACT Don Lugo is offering SAT test for FREE!!
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Will be held here at Don Lugo
You may also sign up for additional Saturday test dates for the SAT or ACT
If you qualify for free/reduced lunch see your Counselor for a fee waiver!
Information available at : or

13. California community colleges (CCC): at a glance www.cccapply.org13

14. California community colleges
►Number of Campuses
● 112 campuses in California
►Degrees Offered
● Associate Degrees, Certificates of Achievement, Occupational Skills Certificates (i.e. Welding, CNA)
►Minimum GPA
● None, but must have high school diploma or GED OR 18 yrs of age
►Required Entrance Exam(s)
● None, but assessment tests in English & Math are required for placement
►Eligibility Index
FYI-
Entrance Exam-
Some campuses will say SAT only for Students with 3.0 GPA but now with impaction students
Tuition is Accurate - used the current Financial aid stats given to University outreach
►Application Period:
● Usually in the Spring of 2019 14 14

15. ALWAYS HAVE A BACK UP PLAN!
WHY YOU SHOULD ALSO APPLY TO CC…
You & your family will be unable to afford it based on your financial aid package
You end up getting a D/F grade second semester! 
It’s your second chance for your first choice institution.
You are not quite ready to commit to a 4-yr college/university
Other family/personal matter comes up
ALWAYS HAVE A BACK UP PLAN!
Did you know…
UC offers PRIORITY admission
to ALL UC-eligible
CCC transfer students
(TAG Program) 15

16. FINANCIAL AID FAFSA: (FREE Application for Federal Student Aid)
Apply online at:
For undocumented students who are AB 540 eligible, apply at:  
Applies to Federal/State student aid, grants, Work Study, scholarships, and student loans
FSA ID: Student & Parent must both have an FSA ID in order to submit application electronically; recommended to apply BEFORE starting FAFSA, apply at:
Filing period is: October 2018 to March 2, 2019

17. Need-based Aid: Grants Scholarships Work Study Student Loans
Types of Aid
Description
Need-based Aid:
Grants
Federal: Funds given to students based on the families’ financial need. For low-income families.
Cal GRANT: State grant also for low-income students. Applicants must have at least 2.0 GPA qualify. Due by MARCH 2nd.
INSTITUTIONAL GRANTS: Will vary by college
(i.e. BOGG-Board of Governor’s waiver for CC)
Scholarships
Funds given to students with academic excellence or special talents such as sports. These do not have to be paid back.
Work Study
Program in which students can work and study in the same institution. These jobs are part of the students’ financial aid.
Student Loans
Borrowed funds awarded to help cover the cost of a college/university education. Loans have low interest rates and must be paid back 6 months after the student has graduated.

18. FINANCIAL AID Workshops
Mt. Sac is offering a Cash for College event:
Saturday, October 13, 2018
Register at:
Cal Poly ETS is offering a FAFSA submission workshop:
Thursday, October 5:30pm
*Sign up in Rm. 104*

19. SCHOLARSHIPS Get scholarship info: www.fastweb.com
-Read or listen to the BULLETIN
-Come check out the scholarship binder in the Counseling Office or on our counseling page:
-Parent’s work, stores, fast food, etc.
MOST SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES
are December to May

20. Things to remember: BEWARE OF SCAMS!
Never, ever PAY for scholarship assistance –
it’s all available for free!
Teacher /Counselor Recommendations:
ask EARLY & provide a Senior Profile
(same letter can be modified for colleges!)

21. Senior Checklist The deadline is March 2nd SAT: www.collegeboard.org
►Take the SAT/ SAT II / ACT: register for an upcoming test date (last date for UC/CSU campuses is December 2018, except SDSU & San Luis Obispo, they accept only up to November 2018)
SAT:
ACT:
► August-November: Apply to UC & CSU campuses
► October-March: Apply for financial aid (
The deadline is March 2nd
November 30th: Application deadline for CSU and UC!!
► January 3rd: Deadline to submit your SAT/ACT scores to CSU

22. --CHECK YOUR EMAILS, COLLEGE PORTALS!
► January- February:
Submit 7th semester transcripts (with Fall grades posted) IF requested by your college(s)
► February- March:
Apply to Community College & complete assessment and orientation
► March-May:
Apply for housing
► May 1st :
Deadline to submit Statement of Intent to Register (SIR)
► June 30th:
Deadline to submit your FINAL transcripts to college of choice
► Attend orientations and info sessions- some campuses require you to attend or your admission can be revoked
*** ONGOING***
--CHECK YOUR S, COLLEGE PORTALS!
--MAINTAIN GRADES OF C’S OR HIGHER!
--APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS!

23. Tips for Success Refer to your Senior Checklist!
Create a new ONLY for college application purposes
Check your often for updates/messages from colleges!
Apply, apply, apply for scholarships! 23

24. www2.calstate.edu/apply
additional Resources
Websites:
www2.calstate.edu/apply 24

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26. Questions? 26