1. Civitas SOL HS College Updates
August & September 2013

2. College Updates August/September College Tips:
Write drafts of Personal Statements
Sign up for SAT/ACT exams
Prepare for SAT/ACT
Research private college deadlines
Search for scholarships
Go to Belmont if you need adult school classes!

3. College Updates Aug./Sept. Important Dates:
9/6: SAT Registration Deadline (for 10/6 Exam)
Deadline for Film Competition (“Short and Strong,” $2000 Scholarship)

4. College Updates
Private colleges have different deadlines - you need to research them (from October April 2014).
ACT vs. SAT - pick one
ACT Deadline for 9/21 test has passed :(
SAT free for 3 schools
ACT $10 per school (most of our students do well on this test)
Students need to know which schools they’re applying to

5. College Updates Application Deadlines: CSU: Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
UC: Nov. 1 - Nov. 30
$ Waivers for application available
GPA Requirements:
CSU’s need 2.0 (3.0+ recommended)
UC’s need 3.0 (3.5+ recommended)

6. College Updates Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Who? Low-income
1st generation college student
What does it offer?
Money
Summer Bridge
College Counselor
Some flexibility with GPA requirements

7. College Updates Money for CA Colleges CalGrants
A - Tution/Fees: UC (up to $12,192), CSU ($5,472), Privates (up to $9,084), other Career Colleges (up to $4,000)
B - Living assistance/Tution/Fees: $1,473
C - $547 for books, additional $2,462
You must complete the FAFSA (Jan. 1 - March 2)
Check out scholarships in the meantime online!

8. College Updates Undocumented Students CA Dream Act and AB540
CA HS for 3 years, graduate
Undocumented students are eligible for in-state fees
The CA Dream Act provides financial aid ($)
Cal Grants offered

9. Questions/Concerns?
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