1. Del Campo High School College Night
Preparation and Planning

2. Del Campo Counseling Team
Eustina Davis A - E            
Jenny Bang F - L  + EL
Cynthia Peterson M- Ste      
Autumn Dello Russo Stf - Z + AVID 
(916)   

3. What you will learn:
The importance of Naviance
The basic requirements
The process

4. Naviance Access Naviance through the DC website: Link to Colleges
-Create a list complete with deadlines and requirements.
Complete interest surveys
Search colleges and careers
Link to resources like ACT and SAT (College board)
Sign up for Campus College Visits
Scott Evans

5. LOOK AT ALL THOSE RESOURCES!!!

6. University of California and California State University
A-G Subject Requirements
Grades must be C’s or better
a. History/Social Science (including 1 year of U. S. History, 2 Years
American Government, World History)
b English Years
c. Mathematics (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2) 3 Years
(UC recommends 4 years; CSU recommends math thru senior year)
d. Laboratory Science (1 biological & 1 physical) 2 Years
(UC recommends 3 years)
e. Language other than English Years
f. Visual and Performing Arts (art, drama, music) 1 Year
(10 credits in same course) See approved DC course list for UC/CSU
g. Electives Year

7. A-G GPA used by CSUs and UCs include sophomore and junior year only!
Why are 10th-11th grades so important?
A-G GPA used by CSUs and UCs include sophomore and junior year only!

8. California Community Colleges
112 across the state
ARC
Cosumnes
Folsom
Sac City
Sierra
Certificates
Prep for degree transfer to 4 year (BA/BS)
SAT/ACT not required
Register in Spring of senior year
Register online
Information sessions at campuses in Fall

9. California State University (CSU)
Examples
Sac State
Fresno State
San Diego State
Chico State
Sonoma State
4 Year Universities
Admission based on Eligibility Index Score
Uses GPA and Test Scores solely
No essay
No letters of Recommendation
Application period 10/2 – 11/30
Apply through CSU Mentor.edu

10. University of California (UCs)
9 campuses
Admission is based on
Holistic Comprehensive Review
Minimum 3.0 to apply
Rigor of schedule considered
Leadership and extra curricular activities
Each campus, admissions differs
Specific majors may have additional req
Apply 11/1-11/30
No Letters of Recommendation
Writing prompts

11. Independent Colleges and Universities
Application Process
Most private schools, apply through Common App.
Each campus has different requirements
Early Action and Early Decision
Check individual campuses for deadlines specific to major
Deadlines vary from Nov.1 – mid January
Essays, Interviews, recommendations, and comprehensive review

12. Student Athletes/NCAA Eligibility Center
Only for Divisions I and II
Student register directly, preferably by the end of junior year
High school files class information directly
SAT is based on combined score of verbal & math only (not writing)
Determines if you can practice, play or receive athletic scholarship and determines amateur status

13. PSAT All 10th and 11th graders will be tested! What is it? When is it?
NMSQT
All 10th and 11th graders will be tested!

14. The SAT and ACT..Plan for it!!
Fee waivers are available in the Counseling Office

15. ACT vs. SAT

16. The Application Process 101
Apply online
Transcripts
Report SAT/ACT Score

17. UC vs. CSU

18. CSU-Eligibility Index
Neither writing scores nor subject tests are considered for admission

19. UC Prompts Guidelines
You will have 8 questions. You must respond to 4 out of 8.
Each response is limited to 350 words each
All questions are weighted the same
The questions you choose to answer is entirely up to you 

20. Essay Prompts
Describe the most significant challenge you have faced and the steps you have taken to overcome this challenge. How has this challenge affected your academic achievement?
What have you done to make your school or your community a better place?
What would you say is your greatest talent or skill? How have you developed and demonstrated that talent over time?  

21. The Private School Process
Apply through the Common App
Fees and Requirements vary
Private Schools may require letters of recommendation or interviews depending on the school. Be sure to do your research and find out what the private school of your choice expects applicants to complete to be eligible for admission.

22. After you apply… Check your email regularly
Notify schools of any changes
Await Decisions
Submit Official Transcript
If the applicant changes his or her phone number, , or mailing address then update your application. If the applicant’s academic record change ( meaning that the applicant adds or drops a course or fails to earn a C or better in a course) then you must notify the school you will be attending.

24. www.fafsa.ed.gov FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid
U.S. Department of Education
Apply online - it is free!
Others WILL charge (Do Not Use)
Opens OCTOBER 1st!!!

26. $$$$$ Institutional Grants Scholarships (Private) Federal Loans
Never pay to apply
Federal Loans
Subsidized / Unsubsidized / Parent Plus
Work Study
Other Financial Aid
Institutional Grants:
No standard application
Ask school for requirements and amounts
Renewable (Must re-apply each year)
Private colleges usually have more $ available
Most require the FAFSA be on file
Need or Merit based
Generally private money
Student must find
Check with college, local sources, internet
Some are renewable, some not
All are competitive
Some go unused
Few are “full ride”
Federal Loans
For low to middle income students:
Subsidized (no interest while in school)
For any student:
Unsubsidized (interest charged while in school)
Processed through the college/university
Pay back after student leaves school
Establishes credit history
Work Study
Work for money – on campus
Usually work hours/week
Earn Federal minimum wage or more
Employer willing to adjust hours to work around classes/finals
Other
Educational tax deductions
Tax credits
Military benefits
Gifts
Loan assumptions
Payment over time options
Reducing costs

27. Cash for College Financial Aid Workshop
Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at 6:00pm at Del Campo
Join us for Cash for College! This will be a great opportunity to get support and assistance with your FAFSA application.