1. Senior Year A guide to getting it right:
Testing, application, scholarship, financial Aid
Brianne Duran – College Counselor

2. Mrs. Pitts, college counselor
I am subbing for mrs. Duran first quarter this year
I am on campus Tuesday-Friday each week in the I wing next to career center
I am available periods 1-7
Open office hours during lunch for short questions or quick conference
For lengthy conference please contact the counseling office to schedule

3. college nights
Mjc college night, Wednesday, august 28, mjc east campus, 5:00-7:30 register: tinyurl.com/y577pdvp
U.s. service academy night: Tuesday, September 3, beyer little theater 5:00-6:45
Exploring college options: Monday, September 16, duke, Harvard, Stanford, penn, Georgetown: doubletree hotel, register 7:00-9:00 pm

4. College visits at beyer
Dominican University 8/28
Cal Lutheran: 8/29
Ucla: 9/5
Claremont Mckenna: 9/5
Uc santa cruz: 9/9
University of Oregon: 9/9
University of the pacific: 9/23
St mary’s college: 9/24
UC Davis: 9/24
Point loma university: 10/17

5. BHS Application workshops
You must sign up with Mrs. Pitts in the I wing for these workshops
Csu application workshop: October 18
UC application workshop: September 27
Common app workshop, mandatory for all students applying to private colleges: sept. 20
Mjc spring application workshop: TBD

6. Sign up for remind
A-L

7. Sign up for remind m-z

8. Sign up for remind parents

9. Naviance student
go to the applications page on bhs website, log into naviance through clever
Good resource for career, college, major searches
Will link to common app for private college applications
Resume and goal setting
Scattergrams – compare your gpa and sAT scores to previous beyer students who were denied or admitted.
BHS Scholarship bulletin

10. Naviance student

11. Naviance - scattergrams

15. What do colleges look for?
Grades, gpa is determined at the end of junior year, grades 10-11
Sat/act scores
Rigor, have you challenged yourself with honors/ap classes?
Personal statements
Leadership, work, awards
No d’s/f’s senior year, students can be rescinded after being accepted!

16. College options Junior College/community college - 113 campuses in CA
California State University - 23 campuses
University of California - 9 campuses
Private universities
Out of state colleges and universities
Trade/vocational schools
Military – access to college and military academies

17. Community or junior college
MJC – most popular for student to attend after graduating from beyer.
AA/AS degrees and certificate programs
Transfer program to uc/csu – TAG agreement with guaranteed transfer to 6 UC and many CSU campuses. Excludes Berkeley, San Diego, LA
New – CA Promise Grant – 2 years tuition free
Apply to MJC and complete CORE steps
Complete FAFSA or CA Dream act
Be enrolled full time (12 units or more)
We recommend students take an MJC class spring of senior year for free! Guidance 101 this will help you have the best chance of enrolling in classes
No sat or act tests required
Do not have to meet a-g requirements

18. MJC Classes for high school students
MJC classes are free for all high school students grades 9-12
You must see Ms. Crawford, counselor, I wing, to get permission
2 classes currently offered at Beyer: Guidance 110 and healthful living

19. California state university
23 campuses
$70 per campus to apply – one application
BA/BS Degrees in business, teaching, nursing, etc.
Estimated cost: $22,000/year
Opens Oct. 1, deadline Nov. 30

20. University of california
9 campuses
BA/BS degrees – more research oriented. Biomedical engineering, economics, etc.
Sat subject tests are optional. Recommended for math and science majors. Check by campus.
Requires personal insight questions
$70 per campus – one application
Estimated cost: $35,000/year

21. The Common app Over 800 Private member colleges Mandatory workshop TBD
Application plus supplements depending on the college
650 word Common App Essay

22. Normally students apply to 6-8 colleges
How many colleges?
Normally students apply to 6-8 colleges
Apply broadly!
Reach schools, (highly competitive)
Target schools, (based on your gpa and test scores you are likely to get in)
Safety schools (based on gpa and test scores you should get in)

23. Early decision/action
Early Action: Apply early, get decision early (December), DO NOT COMMIT – can still compare financial aid packages.
Early Decision: Apply early, get decision early (December), MUST COMMIT!
Restricted Early Action: May apply early, not binding, but can only apply to one institution under REA.

24. College application filing period
CCC/JC: flexible dates, basic application
CSU: October 1- November 30
One application for all campuses. Basic academic application. Self report grades and test scores.
UC: November 1 - November 30
Application opened Aug. 1st, cannot send until Nov. 1st
One Application for all campuses. Basic academic application. Self report grades and test scores. personal statement.
Private Institutions have individual deadlines. Common app. LOR’s, counselor letter, secondary report, personal statement, transcripts, supplements. Depends on college.

25. Email account for college
Set up new account that is for college and scholarships only
Include your name in the , i.e.
Check your often to see if colleges are requesting more information from you
Critical that you respond immediately to all college requests!
After you apply, colleges will send you an to set up portals where they will send you important information. Check often!

26. Personal statements! Csu: none required
Uc: word personal insight questions required, choose from 8 prompts
Common app: word statement, plus individual supplements for each college

27. Tips for statements
Not essays! Personal statements that tell about you
Use “I” statements, tell about yourself/experiences that show love of learning/challenges
Include examples that show your character, courage, responsibility, drive
Plan ahead, do not wait until last minute to write, you will edit!
Answer the prompt

28. Letters of recommendation
Choose a teacher from core subjects who knows you well
Typically 1-2 letters required for private colleges
No letters required or accepted by csu and uc
Give teachers plenty of notice
Provide a resume/worksheet (Mrs. Duran has worksheets)
Deadlines for requesting letters from counselors: October 11 for early decision, early action, November 1 regular application

29. Sat and act tests SAT ACT
UC takes best score in one sitting, CSU will take superscore – highest in each section
Subject tests are optional, check each UC/Private campus
Send scores to one UC and they are forwarded to rest
CSU send to one csu and they are forwarded to rest
December deadline
ACT
CSU/Private will combine scores
UC must include writing portion of the test
CSU writing optional
Send scores to one UC, they are forwarded to rest
CSU send scores individually to each campus
December deadline
It’s a good idea to take both tests. Fee waivers are available for qualifying students. Register online and send 4 score reports to colleges for free. Do not need for MJC.

30. SAT Dates and registration deadline
SAT/ ACT Test Dates
SAT Dates and registration deadline
October 5/September 6
November 2/October 3
*December 7/November 8
*Last date to register for csu/uc fee waivers available see mrs.pitts
ACT Dates and registration deadlines
October 26/September 20
*December 9/November 3
Always send scores when you register, 4 free included w/registration

31. Senior status Check transcripts for a-g deficiencies
You need final grades of C’s or better for 4 year colleges – No d’s at the semester
Class rank is available after September 20 – change to decile
You must keep a strong profile senior year
You must report any d’s/f’s and drops at the end of the semester

32. How to have transcripts sent
Fill out transcript request form with mrs. Kauffman
Her office is at the end of the hall opposite attendance
Please give plenty of time when making requests
No charge for current students

33. College visits
You are allowed 3 days of excused absences for college visits during senior year. Let them know in the supervision office. Bring back something showing you went!
Different college reps will be visiting our campus. Come learn more about those colleges. You might learn about college you had no idea about! Check naviance and the bulletin for dates and times.
sign up through Naviance account. Make sure you clear this with your teachers.

35. Scholarships
MCS District College bulletin available on the BHS website
Go to Beyer counseling link to find link to bulletin
New bulletins updated monthly
Many require an essay, transcripts, letters of rec.
Read scholarship bulletin, observe all deadlines!
Hard copies available from Mrs. Duran in I wing; most are online
Good search sites for national scholarships:
fastweb.com, bigfuture.collegeboard.org, goingmerry.com

36. Financial aid FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Dream act application – for undocumented students
and
CAL Grant GPA verification sent for all seniors
CSS PROFILE Required by some private institutions – costs to apply
FAFSA and dream act application: October 1, 2019 to March 2, 2020

37. College athletics - NCAA
- must register
Division I or II school
Core requirements -16 core classes with a 2.5 gpa
Sliding scale for SAT/Act test scores and GPA in 16 core classes
Apply online, download form, turn in to Mrs. Kauffman for transcript to be sent
Report SAT/ACT scores! 9999

38. Keep stress levels down
Stay organized
Use a calendar
Take it all one month at a time when you start to feel overwhelmed
Plan to submit everything early. Never wait until a deadline
Set realistic goals and have a backup plan
Questions? See Mrs. Pitts at lunch, after school, or schedule an appointment in the Counseling office.