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Centennial High School

SENIOR NEWSLETTER

College Admission Requirements SUBJECT CAL STATE

UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY OF

CALIFORNIA PRIVATE COLLEGES COMMUNITY

COLLEGES

SOCIAL SCIENCE

(a)

2 YEARS World History

US History

2 YEARS World History

US History

Admissions requirements will

vary with each institution.

No subject requirements. Must be

18 or graduate from high school or pass a

high school proficiency exam.

ENGLISH

(b)

4 YEARS Freshman English

Sophomore English Junior English Senior English

4 YEARS Freshman English

Sophomore English Junior English Senior English

MATHEMATICS

(c)

3 YEARS

IM 1/Algebra 1 (required)

Geometry/IM 2

Higher Level Math 4 years recommended

3 YEARS

IM 1/Algebra 1 (required)

Geometry/IM 2 (required)

Higher Level Math

4 years recommended

SCIENCE

(d)

2 YEARS Life (Biology)

Physical (Chemistry/Physics) 3 years recommended

2 YEARS Life (Biology)

Physical (Chemistry/Physics) 3 years recommended

WORLD LANG.

(e)

2 YEARS Spanish French

3 years recommended

2 YEARS Spanish French

3 years recommended

FINE ARTS

(f)

1 YEAR

1 YEAR

ELECTIVES

(g)

1 YEAR Additional approved course

from any subject requirement above.

1 YEAR Additional approved course from any subject require-

ment above.

REQUIRED TESTS SAT or ACT SAT or ACT

COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

School Counselors

Mrs. Grover (A-CAS)

Mr. Godinez (CAT-GAO)

Mrs. Finney (GAP-KEY)

Mrs. Jaime (KEZ-MOQ)

Ms. Creeden (MOR-REA)

Mrs. Thompson (REB-TOO)

Mr. Gomez (TOP-Z/Puente)

Ms. Grothem, Intervention

Counseling Office Manager

Mrs. Farnham

Career Center Specialist

Mrs. Matthews

Principal

Dr. Barile

Sign Up for the Class of 2018 REMIND

Enter this Number: 81010

Text the Following: @2018centen

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4 Year College Admissions Checklist

MONTH TASK DONE

August 1. Begin working on your UC application

www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/

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September-October 2. Continue to research colleges and narrow choices. ☐

3. Make sure that your legal name on your school transcript matches exactly

to your birth certificate

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4. Register for ACT (www.actstudent.org) or SAT (www.collegeboard.org) if you

haven’t already tested as a junior or need to retest

Centennial CEEB Code 050676, NCAA Code 9999

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October-November 5. FAFSA only, apply for Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) at www.pin.ed.gov

(APPLY FOR PIN NOW BECAUSE IT’S TIME CONSUMING.)

(WRITE PIN & PASSWORD DOWN.)

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6. Complete CSU college applications (including EOP) online

Apply to CSU’s between October 1 & November 30 at

https://www2.calstate.edu/Apply

(Fee waivers are available for up to four applications to those that qualify)

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October 7. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Dream Act

Due on or before March 2: www.fafsa.ed.gov https://dream.csac.ca.gov/

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November 8. Complete UC college applications online (including EOP) online

Apply to UC’s November 1 - November 30

www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/

(Fee waivers are available for up to four applications to those that qualify)

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December 9. Deadline to complete all SATs and ACTs ☐

February 23rd 10. Turn In Local Scholarship Packet ☐

March-April 11. Submit “Statement of Intent to Register” to the college you have chosen ☐

12. Complete the college’s financial aid application ☐

April 26th-May 4th 13. MANDADORY Senior Checkouts through the Counseling office ☐

June 14. Request that an official transcript from the Registrar’s Office be sent to

the college that you will attend in the fall. You MUST DO THIS.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I calculate my UC/CSU GPA?

A: Use all grades that would count on this chart between the summer after 9th grade and the summer after 11th grade.

2. Where do I go if I don’t know if a class counts as “a-g” or what it counts as?

A: Go the following website and search for Centennial in Corona: https://hs-articulation.ucop.edu/agcourselist

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Post-Secondary Education

“a-g” Subject Requirements for Four-year Universities and Colleges

It is important that you are aware of both general college preparatory courses and individual school requirements as you plan your high

school program. If you are uncertain which college or university you would like to attend, give priority to completing the “A-G” subject

requirements of the California State University and University of California. To satisfy this requirement students must complete the high

school courses that follow with a C grade or above. These are the minimum requirements that need to be met. To review the list of

approved Centennial courses for the current school year go to https://pathways.ucop.edu/doorways/list/.

English

(4 Years required)

Mathematics

(3 years required, 4 recommended)

IM1/Alg 1, IM2/Geo., IM3/Other

History

(2 years required)

1 Yr. U.S. History/1 Yr. World History

Science

(2 Years required, 3 recommended)

Laboratory Science

World Language

(2 Years Same Language required/

3 recommended)

Visual Performing Arts

1 Year Art, Dance, Drama or

Music

College Preparatory Elective

1 Year Academic Elective

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

Year 1 Year 2

Year 1

Testing Requirements

The University of California (UC) requires the SAT Reasoning Test or the ACT with the Writing.

The California State University (CSU) requires you to take either the ACT or the SAT Reasoning Test. The writing portion of the ACT is not required.

Private or out-of-state colleges may require a specific test-check online for their specific requirements.

Community Colleges DO NOT require these tests (with the exception of the RCC Scholars Scholarship - if you have a 3.3 GPA or above and plan on attending RCC you should take the ACT or SAT Reasoning Test).

The more competitive the

school, the more rigorous

college preparatory coursework

they want you to complete.

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4

Year 1

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College Admissions Exams Why Test?

You may take either the ACT or SAT; colleges will accept both tests. Both are very different tests and it will be best to do your research to figure out which test is the right test for you. When registering for the test you will need Centennial’s CEEB code which is 050676. Both tests will require you to upload a photo of yourself to their website; make sure you have a headshot with a white background ready to upload when you go online to register.

NCAA Code 9999

Fee Waivers: See Counseling Secretary

Centennial High School CEEB CODE

050676

ACT TEST www.actstudent.org

Components

Made up of 5 sections

English—45 Minutes

Math – 60 Minutes

Reading – 35 Minutes

Science – 35 Minutes Essay – 30 Minutes

(Optional, but encouraged)

Registration Process

Register Online

Create username and password

Reference your transcript

Fee waivers available if you qualify

Test Date Registration Deadline Late Registration

(late fee required)

September 09, 2017 August 04, 2017 August 06-19, 2017

October 28, 2017 September 22, 2017 Sept. 23– Oct. 06, 2017

December 09, 2017 November 03, 2017 November 04-17, 2017

SAT TEST

www.collegeboard.org

SAT Subject Test

Not required by most universities

Measure knowledge or skills in a

particular subject

May be used for admittance to

competitive programs

Registration Process

Register Online

Create username and password

Reference your transcript

Fee waivers available

(if you qualify)

SAT Reasoning

Made up of 3 sections

Evidence Based Reading & Writing

Mathematics

Writing

Time: 3 hours + 50 min. for Writing

Test

Date

Test

Offered

Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline

(late fee required without fee waiver)

October 07, 2017 Both September 08, 2017 September 27, 2017

November 04, 2017 Both October 05, 2017 October 25, 2017

December 02, 2017 Both November 02, 2017 November 21, 2017

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University of California College System

www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply

Apply Online: November 1 - November 30

(Begin working on applications on October 1)

Before You Begin…Gather information first.

Everything should be with you as you start your application.

Use the following checklist to assist you as you complete

your application:

UC BERKLEY

(510) 642-6000

www.berkeley.edu

UC DAVIS

(530) 752-1011

www.ucdavis.edu

UC IRVINE

(949) 824-5011

www.uci.edu

UC LOS ANGELES

(310) 825-4321

www.ucla.edu

UC MERCED

(209) 228-4400

www.ucmerced.edu

UC RIVERSIDE

(951) 827-1012

www.ucr.edu

UC SAN DIEGO

(858) 534-3320

www.ucsd.edu

UC SAN FRANCISCO

(415) 476-9000

www.ucsf.edu

UC SANTA BARBARA

(805) 893-2327

www.ucsb.edu

$70.00 Application Fee

Requires “a-g” pattern of coursework

All qualified courses should have a grade of

“C” or higher

Check the UC Eligibility Index Calculator

online to make sure that you qualify

Visit the school before making a final

decision

High School/College Transcripts

Don’t enter classes from memory because it

can jeopardize your admissions.

Test Scores

SAT, ACT, AP, IB, or TOEFL exam scores. Know

dates for upcoming exams you plan to take.

Activities and Awards

You may list up to five. Pick your most significant.

Parents’ Residency (optional)

Know the date they moved to California.

Social Security Number (if you have one)

ELC ID Number (only if it applies to you)

Students who are designated as “eligible in the local context” receive

a notification letter with a 12 digit identification number.

Citizenship Status

If you are not a US citizen, know your immigration status and the type

of visa you hold. (examples: H-1, J-2, etc.)

Credit Card

Know the account number, expiration date, cardholder’s name and

billing address if you are using a credit card instead of a fee waiver.

Statewide Student Identification Number (SSID)

You have a state assigned ID number that is located on your

transcript under your Social Security number.

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California State University College System

CA MARITIME ACADEMY

(800) 561-1945

www.csum.edu

CAL STATE FRESNO

(559) 278-2261

www.csufresno.edu

CAL STATE SAN BERNARDINO

(909) 880-5200

www.csusb.edu

CAL POLY SAN LUIS OBISPO

(800) 561-1945

www.calpoly.edu

CAL STATE FULLERTON

(714) 278-2300

www.fullerton.edu

CAL STATE SAN MARCOS

(760) 750-4800

www.csusm.edu

CAL POLY POMONA

(909) 869-7659

www.csupomona.edu

CAL STATE HAYWARD

(510) 885-2624

www.hayward.edu

CAL STATE STANISLAUS

(209) 667-3151

www.csustan.edu

CAL STATE BAKERSFIELD

(661) 664-3036

www.csub.edu

CAL STATE LONG BEACH

(562) 985-5471

www.csulb.edu

HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY

(707) 826-4402

www.humboldt.edu

CAL STATE CHANNEL ISLANDS

(805) 437-8400

www.csuci.edu

CAL STATE LOS ANGELES

(323) 343-3901

www.calstatela.edu

SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY

(619) 594-0884

www.sdsu.edu

CAL STATE CHICO

(530) 898-6321

www.csuchico.edu

CAL STATE MONTEREY BAY

(831) 583-3518

www.csumb.edu

SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY

(415) 338-1113

www.sfsu.edu

CAL STATE DOMINGUEZ HILLS

(310) 243-3696

www.csudh.edu

CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE

(818) 677-3700

www.csun.edu

SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY

(408) 283-7500

www.sjsu.edu

CAL STATE EAST BAY

(510) 885-3000

www.csueastbay.edu

CAL STATE SACRAMENTO

(916) 278-3901

www.csus.edu

SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY

(707) 664-2778

www.sonoma.edu

Use the UC Application Checklist as a guide

for what you need for this application

$55.00 Application Fee

Requires “a-g” pattern of coursework

All qualified courses should have a grade of

“C” or higher

Check Cal State’s Eligibility Index Calculator

online to make sure that you qualify

Visit the school before making a final

decision

APPLY ONLINE

calstate.edu/apply APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED OCTOBER 1 - NOVEMBER 30

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AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY

(626) 969-3434

www.apu.edu

CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY

(714) 997-6815

www.chapman.edu

PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY

(310) 506-4000

www.pepperdine.edu

CAL BAPTIST UNIVERSITY

(951) 343-4284

www.calbaptist.edu

UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNE

(909) 593-3511

www.laverne.edu

UNIVERSITY OF REDLANDS

(909) 793-2121

www.redlands.edu

CLAREMONT COLLEGES

(909) 621-8000

www.claremont.edu

LA SIERRA UNIVERSITY

(951) 785-2000

www.lasierra.edu

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

(213) 740-2804

www.usc.edu

California Private Universities

Vocational, Technical and

Career Colleges

Research using www.aiccu.edu

Go to the websites of the schools that you are interested in to learn about their

admissions requirements

Most require a common application

Tuition fees vary and these schools are often more expensive than public universities

If you find a school that interests you, apply to see what financial assistance they will

give you. Often, many of these schools have large sums of scholarship money to

award to incoming scholars.

LOCAL PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES SNAPSHOT

Vocational, technical and career colleges often train you with particular skills so

that you are employable in a particular career when you are finished

On average, tuition at a vocational school is less expensive than a four-year

university, but is more expensive than a community college

Select vocational schools might be available for federal financial aid

You always want to make sure that the school you are choosing to attend is an

accredited institution or your certification may not be valid

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MONTH TASK DONE

September-October 1. Research colleges and narrow choices ☐

2. Make sure that your legal name on your school transcript matches exactly to

your birth certificate

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3. Start looking for Scholarships and check websites frequently for updates ☐

4. FAFSA only, apply for Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) at www.pin.ed.gov

(APPLY FOR PIN NOW BECAUSE IT’S TIME CONSUMING.)

(WRITE PIN & PASSWORD DOWN.)

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October-November 5. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Dream Act

Window Open October 1 to March 2: www.fafsa.ed.gov https://dream.csac.ca.gov/

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February 23rd 6. Turn In Local Scholarship Packet ☐

February-April 7. Apply to Community Colleges ☐

April 26th-May 4th 8. MANDADORY Senior Checkouts through the Counseling office ☐

June 9. Request that an official transcript from the Registrar’s Office be sent to

the college that you will attend in the fall

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2 Year College Bound Seniors

Six UC campuses offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program for California

community college students who meet specific requirements.

By participating in TAG, you will receive early review of your academic records, early admission notification and

specific guidance about major preparation and general education coursework.

The new joint transfer program from the California Community Colleges and the California State

Universities makes it easier for students like you to transfer between the two school systems. For the

first time in California history, community college students who complete a new AA-T or AS-T will be

guaranteed admission to the California State University (CSU) system. With this new degree, you have

the opportunity to complete two degrees with only 120 units if you apply and are admitted into a

similar degree program.

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California Community College System Must have a high school diploma or be 18 years of age to enroll

Must take a placement exam for English and Math

Tuition at community college is less expensive than four-year colleges

Course schedules are flexible, with day and evening classes offered to working students

Credits earned can usually be transferred to a four-year college

Offers two types of programs:

(1) Transfer Program to a 4-year school

(2) Trade/Technical Program to obtain a certificate of training in specialty areas

such as drafting

Find additional information about California Community Colleges by visiting the following website: www.cccco.edu

Be sure to investigate the university transfer program and/or occupational educational program before

applying.

Most community colleges accept applications in April

CHAFFEY COLLEGE

(909) 987-1737

www.chaffey.edu

NORCO COLLEGE

(951) 372-7000

www.norcocollege.edu

FULLERTON COLLEGE

(714) 992-7000

www.fullcoll.edu

RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

(951) 222-8000

www.rcc.edu

MT. SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE

(909) 274-7500

www.mtsac.edu

VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

(909) 384-4400

www.valleycollege.edu

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Financial Aid Application Process

FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA)

Step 1: Apply for Federal Student Aid PIN at www.pin.ed.gov.

Step 2: You may access and send the FAFSA application online between

October 1st through March 2nd.

The online address is www.fafsa.ed.gov

You will need your parent’s 2016 tax returns.

You may not send your application in before October 1st.

You should list your first choice or most expensive college first!

Keep a copy of your application and be sure to get a certificate of mailing if

you mail the FAFSA!

Step 3: Upon completion of the FAFSA you will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR). The SAR will report information

from your application and, if there are no questions or problems with your application, your SAR will report your

Expected Family Contribution (EFC), the number used in determining your eligibility for federal student aid. The

results will be sent to you and the schools that you list on your application.

Step 4: If you applied online, you can check the status of your application through FAFSA on the web. If it has been

more than 4 weeks since you submitted your application and you have not received any info, call the Federal Student Aid

Information Center at 1-800-433-3243 or create an account with the California Student Aid Commission at https://

mygrantinfo.csac.ca.gov/logon.asp.

Step 5: Remember that you can accept or decline student loans or decrease the amount you want to receive.

DREAM ACT

Step 1: Do I qualify? Will you:

Have attended a California high school for a minimum of three years or a total of three or more years of

attendance in California elementary schools, California secondary schools, or a combination of those

schools?

Graduate from Centennial at the end of this year with a diploma?

Enroll in an accredited and qualifying California college or university?

AND

If applicable, complete an affidavit to legalize immigration status as soon as you are eligible?

AND

Do not hold a valid non-immigrant visa (F, J, H, L, A, B, C, D, E, etc.)

If you have Temporary Protected Status or hold a U Visa, then you may be eligible for the

California Dream Act.

Step 2: Complete the Application, submit, and print a copy for your records. Register online at

https://dream.csac.ca.gov/

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Financial Aid Information

“Financial Aid” is a term that covers a wide variety of programs that help students and families pay for college or

graduate school. Do not be afraid of loans. Look at it as an investment in your future.

There are different sources of financial aid available. They include:

1. Federal Pell Grants - If your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is below a certain

amount you are eligible for a Federal Pell Grant, assuming you meet all

other eligibility requirements. Grants are financial aid that you don’t have

to pay back.

2. Cal Grant A, B, and C - Financial aid that you don’t have to pay back

A. Cal Grant A - Helps low and middle income students pay tuition and fees at CSU and

UC campuses, Independent colleges, and some Private Vocational Schools in California.

B. Cal Grant B - Helps high potential students from disadvantaged or low-income families

who otherwise would not be able to get a post-secondary education.

C. Cal Grant C - Helps vocationally-oriented students interested in attending vocational or

technical programs at all California Community Colleges, Hospital Schools, selected

courses at several Independent Colleges, and a variety of specialized courses at eligible

Proprietary Schools.

3. Work Study Program - Assigns a job that will allow you to earn money to help pay for school

4. Loans - Borrowed money that you must repay. There are different types on loans. They include:

A. Federal Stafford Loans are Subsidized or Unsubsidized Loans

Subsidized Loans - Awarded on the basis of financial need. The federal government

pays the interest on the loan until you begin repayment of the loan 6 months after you

graduate.

Unsubsidized Loans - Not awarded on the basis of need. You’ll then be charged interest

from the time the loan is disbursed until it is paid in full.

B. Federal Plus Loans - Enables parents with good credit histories to borrow to pay the education

expenses of each child who is a dependent under graduate student enrolled at least half time.

C. Federal Perkins Loan - A low interest loan (5%) for students with exceptional financial need.

5. Scholarship Money - Money for which you must compete

either nationally, regionally, or locally. Local scholarships

are your best chance of winning because you are only

competing within the Corona community.

Remember…...

LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS

are DUE BY FEBRUARY 23, 2018.

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NOTES Feel free to take any notes from today’s presentation here