1. Senior Parent College Night Mrs. Ah Young Chi College/Career Counselor achi@smmusd.org Mr. Luke Sferra High School Counselor (A-K) lsferra@smmusd.org Ms. Elle Yaghoobian (Sub for Mrs. Katie Dahm) High School Counselor (L-Z) eyaghoobian@smmusd.org

2. Your resources for college planning CCC website CCC calendar on the web MHS eNews mailing list  to sign upMHS eNews mailing list Naviance Family Connection College and Career Center!

3. Postsecondary Options 4-year college or university (Bachelor degree) –Public: UC or CSU –Private: over 70 in California –Out of State Public or Private: over 3,000 2-year college (Associate degree, career training or transfer) Trade or technical school (varying degrees and certificates) Military Work Gap year (concrete plan with a destination in mind for the 2 nd year, usually)

4. Graduation Requirements SubjectMalibu High School (to graduate) University of California (minimum eligibility) California State University (minimum eligibility) English4 years Social Studies3 years  World History or European History  U.S. History  Govt/Economics 2 years  World History or European History  U.S. History 2 years  World History or European History  U.S. History Math3 years  Algebra I  Geometry  Algebra II 3 years minimum, 4 recommended  Algebra I  Geometry  Algebra II 3 years minimum, 4 recommended for some  Algebra I  Geometry  Algebra II Science2 years  Physical Science  Biology 2 years minimum, 3 recommended  Biology  Chemistry 2 years minimum, 3 recommended for some  Biology  Chemistry Foreign LanguageNone2 years minimum, 3-4 recommended2 years minimum, 3-4 recommended for some Visual Art or Performing Art1 year1 year (same genre) Electives60 credits1 year  Must be listed on UC approved A-G course list  Advanced Math, Psychology, Lab Science, Foreign Language, Social Studies, 2 nd year of VPA 1 year  Must be listed on UC approved A-G course list  Advanced Math, Psychology, Lab Science, Foreign Language, Social Studies, 2 nd year of VPA Freshman Seminar1 year Physical Education2 years Community Service80 hours California High School Exit ExamPassing Scores on ELA and Math Sections Passing GradeGrade of “D” is considered passing All courses must be completed with “C-” or higher

5. College Prep Senior’s Timeline Search – self assessment for needs and wishes (self & family) Narrow down the college list Apply Wait for an admission decision – Look for scholarships – Apply for financial aid – Continue with life! Admission decisions arrive Make a decision – self assessment Graduate, attend orientation, move in!

6. College Systems Community colleges California State University University of California Private colleges and university in California Out-of-state private and public colleges and universities

7. Community Colleges 109 campuses in California Associate degrees (many lead to careers) Transfer to 4-year school (finish Bachelor degree) To transfer to CSU or UC and some private schools, must complete 60 semester units (2 years) at CC To transfer to most private schools, only need 30 semester units (1 year) at CC Articulation agreements or TAG are available for most schools Is it “easier” to get into a 4-year school as a transfer?

8. California State University 23 campuses Bachelor and Master degrees First institution of higher education established by the State of California, originally established to train teachers To be eligible: 2.0 GPA, A-G courses, SAT or ACT (no Writing) Not required: SAT Subjects, recommendation letters, essays, transcript Application filing period: Oct 1 – Nov 30 To apply: www.csumentor.eduwww.csumentor.edu Impacted campuses: Chico, East Bay, Fresno, Fullerton, Humboldt, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Northridge, Pomona, Sacramento, San Bernardino, SDSU, SFSU, San Jose State, Cal Poly SLO, San Marcos, Sonoma

9. University of California 10 campuses but San Francisco is graduate only Bachelor, Master, and Doctorate degrees Research/theory based curriculums Competitive admissions with few highly selected campuses To be eligible: 3.0 GPA, A-G courses, SAT or ACT with Writing, SAT Subject exams (certain majors ONLY), personal statement Not required: recommendation letters, transcript Application filing period: Nov 1 – Nov 30 (available Oct 1) To apply: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/applywww.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply

10. Private and Out of State Schools 75 private colleges and universities in California 3,000+ colleges and universities in US (including public) All vary in admission requirements and application deadlines MUST BE ORGANIZED! Application requirements: application usually with essays and activities, official transcript, official test scores, letters of recommendation, and sometimes interview Over 400 schools are part of the Common Application Early Decision vs. Early Action vs. Restrictive Early Action http://www.nacacnet.org/PublicationsResources/Marketplace/Documents/StudentsRtsNEW.pdf National Commitment Deadline: MAY 1  student’s right

11. Letters, Forms & Deadlines for MHS Most private schools require at least 1 letter of recommendation, from teacher or counselor Many private schools require Secondary School Report form to be completed by the high school counselor Before students can request letters and forms, students and parents must complete the Brag Sheet What is a Brag Sheet? Brag Sheet is available for download in Naviance Find instructions on Guidelines for Requesting Counselor and Teacher Recommendation Letters also in Naviance

12. Counselor Packets Students must provide counselor with the following: – Completed Brag Sheet – Secondary School Report form, signed and waived, for each school – Official transcript for each school (get transcript from Ms. Morgan) – 9”x12” envelope, stamped (3) and addressed, for each school – Paper clip materials into appropriate piles and submit them together to Mrs. Chi (which will then go to Mr. Sferra or Mrs. Dahm) DUE: Oct 3 for Early Applications & Nov 1 for Regular Decisions Counselors will send following materials to each college: completed Secondary School Report, official transcript, letter of recommendation, and MHS Profile

13. Teacher Recommendation Letters Students must provide each teacher with the following: – Completed Brag Sheet – 1 unofficial transcript for teacher’s review (Ms. Morgan) – Teacher Evaluation form, signed and waived, for each school – regular size envelope, stamped and addressed, for each school – MHS Request for Letter of Recommendation form (in Naviance) – For Corrigan, Gonzalez, Panish, & Sarah Ryan use special form* – Paper clip materials into appropriate piles and submit them together to each teacher DUE: Oct 3 for Early Applications & Nov 1 for Regular Decisions Teachers will send following materials to each college: completed Teacher Evaluation form and letter of recommendation

14. Letters for Scholarships Many scholarships require recommendation letter(s) Follow the same instructions for requesting letters from teachers Give at least 3 weeks notice, so submit all materials at least 3 weeks before the scholarship due date

15. Student Responsibilities Senior Year “Prep for College” Calendar Update Naviance list to reflect final college list Submit application on time Submit requests for forms and letters on time Request for official scores from College Board (SAT, SAT Subjects) and/or ACT (ACT) to be sent directly to colleges Follow up with each college to verify that all required materials were received Submit Mid-Year Report forms to your counselor in January (instructions will be given at that time) Notify the College Counselor of admission decisions and update Naviance status

16. Parent Responsibilities Kudos for being here tonight! Senior Year “Prep for College” Calendar Help your student get organized Prepare income tax and financial statements for financial aid applications Visit colleges with your student Be positive but not unrealistic Do not complete the admission application or write the essay for your student Let your student enjoy his/her Senior year

17. College Entrance Exams Remaining test dates: SAT – October 1  SAT Bootcamp available! – November 5 (register by October 7) – December 3 (register by November 8) ACT – October 22 (register by September 16) – December 10 (register by November 4) Official score reports required by all colleges; allow at least 4-6 weeks for delivery

18. Your Homework Narrow the college list (no more than 10) by: – visiting the college, whenever possible – looking around the college website – encouraging your child to attend the college presentations at MHS – attending local info sessions and receptions by colleges – attending a college fair Work on (help your child with) completing the Brag Packet Look ahead to financial aid – visit www.FAFSA4caster.ed.gov – work on CSS Profile for private colleges that require it – gather/save tax documents

19. Upcoming Events Program/ActivityDate College rep visitsSeptember-November SAT Bootcamp (9am-4pm, $80 per student)September 17, 2011 College Essay Workshop (6-8 pm, $199 per student)October 5, 2011 Samohi College Fair (6:30-9pm, Seniors in at 6:30pm)October 11, 2011 Coffee with the Counselors (9-10am, Staff Lounge)October 13, 2011 1-on-1 essay review sessionsThroughout October Application workshops (lunch, students only)September-November Financial Aid NightDecember 6, 2011 UC and CSU applications openOctober 1, 2011 UC and CSU applications DUENovember 30, 2011

20. Questions? Mrs. Ah Young Chi College/Career Counselor achi@smmusd.org Mr. Luke Sferra High School Counselor (A-K) lsferra@smmusd.org Ms. Elle Yaghoobian (Sub for Mrs. Katie Dahm) High School Counselor (L-Z) eyaghoobian@smmusd.org