RBHS Senior College Night Presentation

Do you have all of the A-G requirements met?

No “D’s” allowed! Opportunities at Shasta College to get back on track ☺ Do you have a SAT or ACT test taken? Have you released your scores to the

specific campuses where you are applying?

SAT :Test Date Regular Reg.

Late Reg. Nov. 3 Oct. 4 Oct. 19 Dec. 1 Nov. 1 Nov. 16

ACT: Dec. 8 Nov. 2 Nov.16 November scores are usually the latest

possible scores at most universities! Check your university's website!

Determine how long you want to be in college. Does you career require a AA/AS, BA/BS, Masters, PhD, M.D.?

Research required classes for a major @ www.assist.org

Research job descriptions and wages www.bls.gov/oco , www.cacareerzone.org or www.careerinfonet.org

Apply online, take English & math placement tests, request final transcript from SHS be sent to Shasta College, attend orientation, and meet with a Shasta College counselor = You’re in!

IGETC plan @ SC prepares students for CSU transfer

SC has TAG programs with all UC campuses EXCEPT Berkeley & UCLA.

Reciprocity agreements with OIT & Southern Oregon Univ.

If you have already taken a class at Shasta during high school, do not re-apply. Call admissions and update your status.

Need to select an intended major or program of study(do not select undecided if you hope to receive financial aid)

Need to select an educational goal (AA, certificate, transfer)

If you are truly undecided and planning on attending Shasta:

For your intended major select CSU General Ed or IGETC

For your educational goal select associate degree and transfer to a 4 year

(You may change your mind later and adjust as necessary)

Please make sure that your student is enrolled at RBHS under their legal name (name on the birth certificate).

Use your legal name on all college applications and FAFSA form.

If not, your student is in danger of jeopardizing their ability to access financial aid.

Do not proceed with the thought of enrolling for one year @ Shasta College then transfer to a UC or CSU. That is called a lower division transfer and no longer a possibility.

Transferring from Shasta requires 60 units which is two years of education! Once you are a transfer student your high school record is no longer reviewed. No SAT or ACT for transfer students!

If considering Shasta College for transfer follow the IGETC curriculum AND the AA-T or AS-T road map for your specific CSU campus and major! Students should also use assist.org to find Shasta College’s transferrable courses for their specific campus and major!

The AA-T or AS-T is a new joint transfer program and is the best route for students to transfer between CCC and CSU. Complete the prescribed 60 units at a CCC then complete the required 60 units at the CSU to earn the bachelor’s degree.

Two links for further information: http://adegreewithaguarantee.com/

http://www.calstate.edu/transfer/degrees/

A 4-year degree is more like a 6 year degree at many California Universities.

It may be less expensive for our students to attend a university out of state. Some of them guarantee graduation in 4 years!

Private universities may not be more expensive than public universities!

Look into the WUE grant at out of state universities. http://wiche.edu/wue

Does the college offer your major OR the 3 different

majors you are considering? www.assist.org. Can you and your parents afford that college?

Is attending that college worth taking out a student loan?

Are athletics important to you? What types of housing does the college offer? Location…. Big city, beach, snow boarding,

culture Distance from home (Believe it or not you will

want to come home ☺) MAKE A COLLEGE VISIT… There is still time….

NCAA Web Site and Contacts www.ncaa.org: to research athletic

programs, championships, and divisions www.web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/co

mmon/ to register as a student athlete.

This is crucial if you are remotely interested in playing at the Div. I level.

Shasta College- athletes are highly encouraged to register!

NAIA schools now have a clearinghouse just like NCAA. Schools like Simpson College are NAIA. Their SAT & ACT testing code is:9876

http://www.playnaia.org/index.php

CSU aims to admit the top 33% of all California high school graduates

23 Campuses www.csumentor.org for application Application period Oct. 1 – Nov. 30 NO ESSAY! CSIS #: Upper left hand corner (State ID)

Check to see if your campus is impacted http://www.calstate.edu/sas/impactioninfo.shtml Check to see what campuses have your major

http://www.calstate.edu/sas/documents/impactedprogramsmatrix.pdf

Website for CSU Handbook:http://www.calstate.edu/sas/

publications/documents/admissionhandbook.pdf

CSU Chico is our local university so RBHS students are guaranteed admission if they meet minimum requirements.

Find out your EAP results and plan accordingly!

All CSU campuses have the same cost oftuition but have different campus fees as wellas different costs for books housing andmeals. Following are examples of full time studentsliving on campus for one school year: Chico = $24,090 Cal Poly SLO = $24,380 Long Beach = $23,776 San Diego = $24,551http://www.calstate.edu/sas/

costofattendance/

CSU only uses SAT CR & Math or the ACT composite score

CSU will split scoresCSU uses an eligibility indexLocation, Location, Location!!!Check out campus preview dates!Apply broadly!

Eligibility factors are: 1st Generation college student, meet low-income guidelines, or

are an underrepresented ethnic group. Support services are: $1,000 grant, free tutoring, academic advising, and additional counseling, possible acceptance w/o

meeting A-G requirements. Timeline: Must apply by Nov. 30th and

MUST check the box for EOP! Requires additional paper work!

10 campuses however, UCSF is for graduate students.

90% of UC students are CA residents Newly enrolling students are well-

prepared Average GPA: 3.86 Average SAT: 1782 Average ACT: 26

Remember: UC campuses admit students with a broad range of academic achievements

Apply Nov. 1 – Nov. 30 at Apply Broadly!

Eligibility A-G courses (Minimum of 15 A-G courses but 11

courses must have been completed by the start of senior year.)

3.0 GPA or above in A-G courses Scores from all 3 tests on the SAT Reasoning or

ACT plus writing. UC uses test scores from the highest single test day. They do not split scores!

Some specific majors at various campuses recommend SAT subject tests

http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/freshman/requirements/examination-requirement/SAT-subject-tests/index.html

Online application available the beginning of

October www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions

Student must write personal statement! (1000 word limit)

Student can work on the application during October Can submit applications Nov 1st Applications are due Nov 30th

Selection from Comprehensive ReviewComprehensive review allows

campuses to fully assess all of an applicant’s qualifications through the two personal statement essays and extracurricular information.

Go online to see how your campus scores applications and who was admitted last year.

The Comprehensive Review Fourteen UC Selection Criteria 1. GPA 2. Test Scores (SAT or ACT) 3. Number of A-G courses 4. Number of honors, AP, and college courses completed 5. ELC (top 9% of graduating high school class) 6. Strength of senior year coursework 7. Utilization of educational opportunities available 8. Outstanding performance in an academic area 9. Outstanding work in an academic field 10. Recent, marked improvement in the last two years 11. Special talents and skills 12. Completion of special projects 13. Academic accomplishment in light of difficult life

experiences 14. Location of high school and residence

Top 9% of students of California are considered to be eligible based on the Statewide Path. This distinction comes from the admission index which calculates the student’s A-G GPA and SAT or ACT test scores. These students are guaranteed admission to a UC campus but it may not be their first choice campus.

Top 9% of high school class is considered to be ELC which is Eligibility in the Local Context. This distinction comes from the A-G GPA and measured against the GPA of the graduating class. The ELC students also receive guaranteed admission to a UC campus.

Campus GPA ACT SAT

Berkeley 4.20 29.4 2035

Davis 4.06 27.6 1893

UCLA 4.20 28.9 2008 UCSD 4.15 29 1988 Santa Cruz 3.79 24.9

1734

Eligibility: high academic ability, low family income, educationally disadvantaged background (first generation college student)

Services: Summer Bridge, personal counseling, academic advising, and academic skills development.

Timeline: Must apply by November 30th and MUST check the EOP box on the application and include information in the personal

statement.

•Fees $13,877 •Books and Supplies $1,602 •Health Insurance $1,380 •Room and Board $13,503 •Personal/Transportation $ 1,806 •Total $32,168

Some require an essay some do notSometimes are more expensive but

they offer more financial aidApplications differ so be sure to go

online and check deadlinesCommon Application is available now

at www.commonapp.org DO NOT PROCRASTINATE ON THE

COMMON APPLICATION. We will not check our e-mail over Winter Break!

(530) 224-5600 www.simpsonuniversity.edu Academic courses prepare students for

careers in ministry, business, missions, and education fields. Athletic teams compete in

NAIA/NCCAA conferences. Student Budget: Tuition & Fees = $22,400 Books for 1 year = $1,000 Housing and meals=$7,300 Total = $29,700

ED and EA both require earlier application deadlines and receive earlier notifications

The most selective colleges admit 25%-50% of their students from the early admissions pool. Ivy League at 40%!

ED = Binding & only one applicationEA = Non Binding

Be sure to have a “safe” email as colleges will begin communicating with you via email. Their technology will omit “inappropriate” email addresses. Parents are encouraged to have access to this email.

RELEASE YOUR TEST SCORES! Should receive a confirmation 3-4 weeks after

submitting your application Set up a portal account as per each college’s directions DO NOT MISS A DEADLINE! California colleges

need to reduce admissions… don’t let this be a reason for your denial… Check your portal regularly—meet deadlines!!

Apply for housing….Make the dorm deposit! May 1st is the most common Intent to Register date… Take notice of your student ID. Once you receive your

acceptance all communication will require your college student ID…not your RBHS student ID.

National Scholarship Searches: www.fastweb.com

RBHS Counseling Webpage www.rbushd.k12.ca.us

Scholarship listing from College Optionshttp://www.collegeoptions.org/scholarships_otherresources.html#freeinfosites

McConnell Foundation http://www.mcconnellfoundation.org/

programs/scholarships

The “Common Scholarship” Application is available on the RBHS Counseling Center webpage.

Please type your application and submit to the Counseling Center from Jan. 8-March 1.

Senior Awards Ceremony will be May 21, 2013 at 6:30pm.

Be sure to research scholarships at your proposed university or college. There is generally just one application that makes you eligible for all university scholarships!

Research opportunities for President’s Scholars Programs at Long Beach, Chico, Fullerton and more.

Be aware of scholarship scams !

Red Bluff High School Financial Aid Night: Wednesday, Dec. 5@ 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center.

Parents are strongly encouraged to get their taxes completed early before filing for FAFSA.

FAFSA: Free Application For Student Aid @ www.fafsa.ed.gov

DO NOT BE FOOLED BY OTHER WEBSITES OR OFFERS TO COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA FOR YOU FOR A MINIMAL FEE! Use your student’s counselor and/or College Options for help!

Student and parent(s) can create a PIN now at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The parent that will be signing the FAFSA will need a PIN.

GPA verification forms will be handed out to seniors in their Am.Govt. class and are required to qualify for Cal Grants. RBHS electronically submits these forms.

Profile form is an additional financial aid form that some private colleges require.

Thank you for attending.The computers are now open for

students to work on their college applications.

We will put this PowerPoint on the RBHS Counseling Webpage.