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Welcome to Prep for College Night!

Kim Halket, Head Counselor

Caroline Rubio, Counselor and AVID Coordinator/Counselor

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University of California

Serves top 1/8 of high school graduatesMINIMUM GPA of 3.0 to applyComprehensive Review includes: “a – g” courses in grades 10 – 11 Number of “a-g” and AP/Honors coursesSAT or ACT with Writing scoresQuality of the senior yearExtra-curricular activities, special talents,

leadership exp., personal statements

UC Eligibility in the Local Context

Top 15% of the junior class are sent a letter encouraging them to apply to UC

Top 9% ELC from high school identified by self-reported grades on UC app and:Must have completed 11/15 “a-g” coursesMust have at least a 3.0 gpaMust have at least one ACT/SAT scoreResults shown on “Application Status” pageafter application deadline and review

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UC Entering Class of 2012

62,303 CA students offered admission Average GPA was 3.87 with 24 “a-g”

courses Average test scores were ACT 26 and

SAT 1760Fee increase included: Average cost

$31,673/year living on-campus

UC Best bets…

Do the best you can in “a-g” courses Take advantage of other academic/

leadership/unique opportunities Continue to retest to get best scores and

complete testing in Nov/Dec of senior year Remember SAT Subject Tests no longer

required, suggested for Engineering and Chemistry majors

Apply to numerous UC campuses

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California State University

Serves top 1/3 of high school graduates76% admit rate 2012Requires SAT or ACT w/o writingAverage cost $22,000/year on-campusSTAR EAP test can replace ELM and

EPT Placement examsEarly Start Program- mandatory

remediation during summer after grad.

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CSU Eligibility Index

Minimum 2.0 GPA, 3.0 automatically qualifies for non-impacted campuses

Combination of your high school GPA-

(grades 10-11 “a-g” classes only) and your SAT or ACT test score plus formula is the only factor for CSU admission!

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CSU Impacted Campuses (16)

Pomona* San Diego*

Fullerton* Chico San Francisco Channel Islands Los Angeles* Sacramento*-Underlined schools impacted in all programs

*Campus impacted for both freshmen and transfers

San Luis Obispo* Long Beach* Sonoma Fresno San Marcos Northridge San Jose* Humboldt

-Nursing, Architecture and Occupational Therapy impacted on all CSU campuses

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Best bets…

Apply to local CSU East Bay and San Francisco State- Alameda County residents given priority at both

Look at CSU Eligibility-only campuses such as Monterey Bay, Stanislaus, Bakersfield, Dominguez Hills, East Bay, Maritime Academy

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Independent Colleges

75 Independents in California alone 9 out of 10 receive financial assistance Most schools guarantee 4 year graduation Every admission file is personally reviewed Classes are smaller with actual professors Personal attention to succeed in college/life Average cost of $39,000 more expensive, but

average financial aid package is $20,000/year

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Western Undergrad Exchange

Students who are residents of WICHE states may enroll at participating two- and four-year college programs outside of their home state at a reduced tuition rate.

WICHE states include: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming.

Website: Wiche.edu/wue Some GPA, major, tests score requirements

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WUE Schools (all tuition, fees, books, housing, food - per year AND WITHOUT ANY FINANCIAL AID on FAFSA) 

Mayville State University (ND) - $13, 289Boise State- $19,004Univ. of Alaska, Fairbanks- $15, 632Univ. of Montana, Missoula- $15,747Univ. of Nevada, Reno- $ 19, 339

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Out of State Private Colleges (non-WUE)

Carroll College (MT)- for a 3.5 student with 500/500/500 on SAT: $25, 218

Edgewood College (WI) - $32, 216- for a 3.7/25 ACT student-$24, 216

Westminster College (UT) - $27, 708 for a 3.25/25 ACT student

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Out of State Public Colleges (non-WUE)

Ohio University- $30,228University of Oregon - $38,319Indiana University - $41,186OK State- $28,290 (if have 1130-1200

SAT/25 ACT + 3.0 - receive $8750 scholarship), so COA is $18,460

University of Tennessee - $36,334

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CA Community College

All students should take “a-g” requirements, especially MATH if they wish to be in a Transfer Program

DUSD Concurrent Enrollment Program for 10-12 graders-earn HS and College credit LPC Early Admissions Program Transfer Programs/AA & AS/Certificates Average cost $1100/year No SAT or ACT testing required

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CCC Transfer Agreements

LPC has TAGs with CSU Monterey Bay, UC Davis, UC Santa Cruz, UC Irvine, UC Santa Barbara, UC Riverside, UC Merced, Saint Mary’s College and University of the Pacific

LPC has Concurrent Enrollment Programs with CSUEB and UC Berkeley

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Trade/Technical Schools

Specialty schools such as Heald, Wyotech, California Culinary Academy, Dublin Beauty College.

All have different entrance requirements-check with admissions.

All have financial aid available as well.

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How many colleges should I apply to?

It’s a good idea to apply to at least 8-10. For some schools, there are no guarantees

Shoot for your dream school, but have a list of several safe schools that you feel reasonably sure will accept you.

Make sure you have a “backup” school. Counselors can give you an idea of what last year’s acceptance data is like.

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College Considerations:

How far away from home?Do they have what I’d like to study?If I change my mind, do they have lots of

other things to study that interest me?What is the housing situation?Financial Aid packages?Do I want to live in a big town, rural area

or suburban school?

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School Visitations:

Junior/Senior year is a good time to visit schools and attend Open House Events.

Try to go when schools are in session.Talk with students, not just to admissions Learn what a particular major at a

specific school is like. Emphasis can vary from school to school even within courses of study.

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What can you do now?

Review tests scores with counselor Start Personal Statement/Essay Begin resumee Ask Teachers for Letters of

Recommendation Set up college-only e-mail address at

home Research scholarships

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Personal Statement/Essay Process

Not needed for CSU, but should write one for scholarship applications

UC/ Common App. questions are standardOnly chance to personalize applicationBegin draft this summerWill work on essay in English next yearPlease pick up essay packet

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Letters of Recommendation

Need to identify two teachers who would give you a strong and honest letter

Complete senior questionnaires and checklist for teachers and counselor

Set up appt. to review materials with them and give at least three week notice

Save a copy for scholarship applicationsCommon App needs Counselor LOR

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Scholarships/Financial Aid

Financial Aid and Scholarships can be based on need, merit or special qualifications

FAFSA and Cal Grant Program- due March 2 Student and Parent Loans Work Study College merit-based scholarships and grants Local scholarships on DHS Website Scholarship searches (ie. www.fastweb.com) Financial Aid Night- February 2014

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Junior Spring/Summer “Musts”

Select a rigorous senior class schedule Take a test prep class if needed (DHS works

with Revolution Prep and Catalyst) Take the SAT and/or ACT in May and June Secure volunteer and/or summer job positions Visit college fairs/colleges Begin list of college matches Begin first draft of essay Fill out letter of recommendation profiles

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Senior Fall “Musts”

Review career plan and research schools-take the College Majors Scorecard if unsure of major and narrow list to 8-10 colleges

Retake SAT and ACT as needed by December Get 2-3 letters of recommendation Attend Fall Open House Events/College Fairs Attend lunchtime college recruiter visits and

College Application Workshop held in October Begin scholarship search-see DHS website

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Reminder!!!!

Even though colleges evaluate a student based upon coursework in sophomore and junior year, freshman year does count. If you earned a “D” or an “F” in a required course (such as English), it must be made up! You can only take two one semester classes in summer.

Register EARLY for summer school! If you are in doubt, register anyway!

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Thank you for coming

Make an appointment to see your counselor in August/September to review college checklist and ask questions

Remember, you are not in this alone- ASK FOR HELP EARLY AND OFTEN!