Class of 2016!

College and Postsecondary Planning

Calendar – Senior Presentations

WEEK ONE PRESENTATION: 1) This Powerpoint

2) Authorization to Release Information Forms

3) Naviance Booklets

WEEK TWO PRESENTATION: 1) Naviance (“colleges tab” and “about me”/Input Questions)

2) Transcript Request Forms and other resources

3) CSU Mentor 6) LJHS Counseling website

4) UC Application 7) College Board and ACT websites

5) Common App Application

Calendar – Senior Presentations

WEEK ONE “COLLEGE KICK-OFF” NIGHTTIME PRESENTATION

Mrs. Dowley invites families to join for this presentation! Thursday, September 17 6:00-7:00PM Parker Auditorium

Calendar – Senior Timelines

A year at a glance…. – Review Naviance Booklets and – LJHS Counseling website

(including College Handbook).

Types of 4-Year Schools

1. California State University - examples: San Diego State, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Chico

2. University of California – examples: UCSD, UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Davis

3. Out-of-State Public Schools – examples: U of Arizona; U of Oregon; U of Delaware, Clemson, Rutgers

4. Private Schools – examples: Stanford, USC, Harvard, Duke, Emory, Gonzaga, Tufts, UPenn

Types of Schools (Continued)

Types of Schools (Continued)

Types of Schools (Continued)

Types of Schools (Continued)

Types of Schools (Continued)

California State University System (CSU)

23 campuses A-G subject requirements GPA: 10-11th only Official Scores (SAT and/or ACT plus

Writing) Minimum GPA 2.0 No letters of recommendation No transcript

(Self Report all classes & grades) Application window:

– Oct. 1st to Nov. 30th

University of California System (UC)

9 campuses A-G subject requirements GPA: 10-11th only Official Scores (SAT and/or ACT plus

Writing; 2 SAT Subject Tests recommended) Minimum GPA 3.0 No letters of recommendation No transcript- (Self Report all classes/grades)

List extracurricular activities Essays required Application window:

– Nov. 1st to Nov. 30th

Private & Out of State Universities

Admission requirements vary by institution, but most follow similar UC/CSU guidelines in terms of subject requirements and test requirements.

Check individual campus websites to determine admission requirements!

SAT, SAT Subject Tests, ACT plus Writing– See fairtest.org for schools that do not require tests!!

GPA: 9- 12th Fall semester Extracurricular Activities Essay/Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation

Deadlines vary greatly; be sure to adhere to each school’s policies!!!

College Application Deadlines

CSU- California State University Open now, submit October 1 – November 30

UC – University of California Open Now, submit November 1 – November 30

Private and Out of State Schools Common App is open now. Due dates vary by school. Check college’s website for accurate dates.

UC/CSU Application Information

UC/CSU A-G course list – IMPORTANT: Refer to your original transcripts from all schools

attended. This includes Charter, Mesa College, out of state/country, etc.

– If not on the menu (i.e. not a CA school), report it in the designated area.

Must meet a-g minimum requirements by graduation. List activities, honors, leadership, work, etc.

UC Prompts—Two short essays for UC only.

How Are Decisions Made by UC/CSU?

CSU: – Eligibility Index– Compared within

majors.

UC– Holistic Review

Common App Application Information

You will need this information for our school when filling out the Common Application…

1) Graduation Date – 6/21/2016

2) Counselor name and contact information (on website)

3) We do not rank!

4) Class size=368

5) Cumulative GPA – Your 10-12WGPA (top of transcript)

6) GPA Scale - 4.0

7) GPA Weighting - Weighted

College Application Choices

Early Decision - Binding (Should clearly be applicant’s 1st and only early choice)

Early Action – Non-Binding– May apply to more than one school– Must decide by May 1st

Regular Decision

Rolling – Can apply anytime, notified several weeks after applying.

Transcripts

What’s the difference between an official transcript and an unofficial transcript?

– It is all the same EXCEPT…

UNOFFICIAL OFFICIAL

Can be from the counselor From the registrar

Printed only Signed, stamped, sealed

Free Free until after graduation

LJHS Protocol- Transcript Requests

1ST - Turn in Authorization Form!!!

2nd – All official transcripts are ordered through Naviance Sign the FERPA waiver & authorization on Naviance before seeing our

registrar! You MUST see Mrs. Lopez in person to activate all requests. Submit the Transcript Request Form Mrs. Lopez is only accepting Early Applications beginning Wed, Sept. 23. See her before/after school or during lunch. If you have sixth period free, you

may also go then.

Remember… UC/CSU – No official transcripts needed until at least the

spring!

LJHS Protocol- Transcript Requests

An example of Naviance Common App Matching and FERPA waiver

LJHS Protocol- Transcript Requests

Fill this out before you see Mrs. Lopez.

It must match your Naviance screen under “colleges I’m applying to”

LJHS Protocol- Transcript Requests

An example of a Naviance screen

LJHS Protocol-School Forms

Common Application, Private, and some Public Schools Require a “School Report” or “Counselor Recommendation” form

Common Application – everything will be sent electronically Create an account. Complete all personal information & education information. Sign FERPA waiver before going to see our registrar!

Schools not on the Common Application or without electronic submission: BRING in an addressed and stamped envelope for each college Print and bring the School Report/Counselor Recommendation form to the registrar

(Have senior classes listed and sign waiver!)

Look on Naviance to see

delivery type:

Delivery Type

Purdue

U of Texas

U of Iowa

Letters of Recommendation

Most schools prefer 2 teachers/ 1 counselor Ask NOW and IN PERSON (before you request in Naviance!)

Add request on Naviance for LJHS teachers. -- Naviance-Under “colleges tab” “colleges I’m applying to”

-- Com. App. will need correct spelling and email of the recommender For non-LJHS teachers, provide an addressed envelope with

postage. They will mail your letters directly to the admissions offices. Counselor Recommendation

– Resume, Essay, Student/Parent Input Questions: Naviance (“about me” tab)

Teacher Recommendation– May need to provide transcript, resume, or other form.

Essays – Personal Statement

Required for…– UC - 2 essays (Check http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/)

– Common Application – 1 essay, plus supplements– Private Schools– Out of State Schools

Start NOW!

Revise, revise, revise!

Do not send without having someone review it. (Teacher, counselor)

Essays – Personal StatementWords of Wisdom

“Consider your essay your interview on paper” – UC Berkeley "Give careful thought to the questions asked, but don’t try to write

the answers that you think we want to hear; give us the answers that tell us about you."    - Cornell University

"When writing your essay--focus on a blade of grass, not a whole field. Tell one good story, not a condensed mini-series."  

- Dickinson College "You don’t need to have had extraordinary experiences to write an

extraordinary essay. You don’t need to have done incomparable things to be interesting."    - Wellesley College  

“Edit. Then edit again. Then again. There is no excuse for errors anywhere on your application or essay. None whatsoever. It should be flawless, people. Take the time to edit and review and revise your full application multiple times."   - Tulane University

Paying for college…

October 15—College Workshop: “Paying for College”– 6:00-7:00pm in Parker Auditorium

CSS Financial Profile Private schools Complete after Oct. 1st - On College Board website. Deadlines are usually prior to application due dates.

Scholarships – website links in Naviance, Fastweb, etc.

FAFSA January 1 – March 2nd

College Selection: The Strategy

Reach Schools (2-3)– Dream 10-20% chance of acceptance

Match Schools (4-6)– Realistic 70-80% chance of acceptance

Safety Schools (2-3)– High likelihood of acceptance

Apply to 8-12 colleges.

College Selection: College Visits

Common Myths

Senior year grades don’t count I must declare a major I should know what I want to do for the

rest of my life “C” students don’t go to 4-year colleges CSU’s are not good schools Community Colleges are only for

student who didn’t do well in high school.

Naviance

Login through LJHS website, “Site Shortcuts”:

username:Student ID #

Password:netbook password

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***Update your correct email immediately! (“about me” “profile”)

**Email address must match the one used on your college applications! (Use an appropriate email address!!! )

Alternative Options

Military (Air Force, Navy, Marines, Army, Border Patrol, etc.

Gap Year(Travel, Work, etc.)

SDCE: FREE, local, job training and courses.

Lunchtime Workshops!

#1 September 22: Creating the perfect college list and examining early application options.

#2 October 6: The Application Itself: Answers to confusing application questions and essay essentials.

#3 October 13: Wrapping it up: interview tips, school forms and what is still to do once you've hit "submit".

#4 October 20:Exploring non-four-year options: trade schools, gap year, apprenticeship programs, certificate programs, community college and military options.

Questions?

Students: Make your appointments, starting 9/23…

Counselors:A – Er Mr. CastroEs – Le Ms. KaroczkaiLi – Rod Ms. HollyRoe – Z Ms. Salehi