1. Mark Keppel High School
Welcome Class of 2018!

2. MKHS Counseling Staff Name Alpha/ Specialization Photo
Ms. Wendy Duanes
A-Gao
Ms. Irma
Preciado
Maj-To, H.
Ms. Tracy Tang
Gap-Huw
Ms. Elizabeth
Sesztak
To, I.-Z
Ms. HaLinh Matsuo
Huy-Mai
Dr. Marisa Palacios
Assistant Principal

3. Additional Counseling Staff
Gateway Counselor
Peter Wang
Mon-Fri 7:15-3:15
College Advisor
Natalie Ryan
Mon/Thurs 7:30-3:00
Tues/Wed/Fri 8:45-5:00
College & Career Advisor
Suzana Kim
Mon/Wed/Fri 8:30-4:30
Tues/Thurs 12:00-4:30

4. Agenda MKHS Graduation Requirements Staying Focused
Getting to the finish line
College Entrance Information
Community College
4 Year Universities
College Application Process
Letters of Recommendation Process
Financial Aid Resources
College & Career Center

5. Mark Keppel High School Graduation Requirements
English credits
Physical Education credits
Mathematics credits
- M1/A1 required
- M2/A2 required
- 3rd year of math
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. Staying Focused & Getting to the Finish Line
Senioritis...it’s real!
Accountability & Attendance
Colleges can rescind their Acceptance Letters
Follow through with college correspondence via college student portal
Senior Contracts
Personal story of a student being dropped in the first quarter due to GPA.

7. 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.

8. California Community College Information www.cccapply.org
Options Statewide
114
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.

9. 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)

10. 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

11. UC/CSU Entrance Requirements

12. 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 M1/A1 & M2/A2)
LABORATORY SCIENCE
2 years with lab
3 years recommended
(1 Life & 1 Physical-CSUs only)
LANGUAGE other than
(at least 2 years of the same language)
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS
1 year
COLLEGE-PREPARATORY ELECTIVES
1 year of an academic elective course

13. UC/CSU College Information
UC System 9
Undergraduate Schools 1
Graduate School
Tuition Costs
$13,900*
CSU System 23
$6, ,432*
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.
UC:
Cost of attendance (living on campus): $34,700 per year
Cost of attendance (living off campus): $31,600 per year
Cal State:
Varies by campus

14. 4-year College Admission Testing Requirement
SAT
ACT
Oct. 7 (late by 9/27)
Nov. 4 (late by 10/25)
Dec. 2 (late by 11/21)*
Oct 28 (late 9/23-10/6)
Dec 9 (late 11/4-11/17)*
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 2017 (UC/CSU) exceptions may apply. Please check college websites for updates.

15. California State University www.calstate.edu/apply
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!
Impacted majors and impacted alternate majors will affect submission/admission.
Cal State LA will guarantee admissions for our students if student meets the minimum requirements
Impacted Schools:
Some schools will still accept applications after the November 30th deadline
CSUs recommend use of Chrome Web Browser for applications-do not use Firefox or Safari
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.

16. 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

17. 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:

18. 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.

19. Common Application

20. Common Application Procedure
Create account.
Add schools to your list.
Understand your schools’ requirements.
Gather application information.
Copy of high school transcript.
List of extracurricular activities.
Test scores and test dates from college
entrance exams.
Parent/legal guardian information.
Start your application.

21. 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

22. Letters of Recommendation (for private colleges & scholarships)
All requests should be given to counselor/teacher/community member/employer AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!
You must submit your Letter of Recommendation request three weeks prior to the due date. Your Senior Information Packet must be on file. No exceptions!
Any requests for letters for applications with deadlines in January must be submitted by Friday, December 1st
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.

23. Letters of RecommendationUC
No letters of recommendation required at the time of submission, but some UC campuses may request additional information from individual applicants.
CSU
No letters of recommendation required
* EOP applications require two online recommendations (from counselor, teacher, employer, or other community member).
Private
Letter of recommendation usually required…
check with individual private universities.

24. 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
USC College Advisor
Administrator

25. Financial Aid
Financial aid presentations will be held for students in September. Dates to be determined.
For additional assistance on the FAFSA, workshops for students will be held at lunch and after school. Dates to be determined.
FAFSA Application opens October 1, Deadline March 2,
Cal Grant Release Form OR Opt-Out Form should have been submitted to Records. If not, do so before September 22nd.
Cash for College Workshop (FAFSA)
Saturday, December 2, 2017
Mark Keppel High School
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.

26. Scholarship Information
Visit and the Career Center for updated scholarship resources.
Scholarship Bulletin:
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.)

27. College & Career Center Help
CTE Advisor (College/Career) - Suzana Kim
Provides assistance on college applications.
Coordinates field trips to colleges.
Facilitates scholarship searches and applications.
Advises and enrolls students regarding dual enrollment classes.
Listen to the Daily Bulletin and check College & Career Center website for updates regarding career and representative visits (colleges, military, trade schools, etc.)!
California Student Opportunity Program

28. MKHS Counselors would like you to join “REMIND”!
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29. Important Dates to Remember
Thursday,
October 19
College Fair 2018
@ 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! ☺