College Night2015-2016

John W North High School

North CounselorsMr. Flores A - ClMrs. O’Neill Co – GMs. Vo H - MeMrs. Martinez Mi - RogMs. Lattimer Roh - Z

Important Dates September 30: Riverside College & Career Fair (4:00-8:00) at The Galleria

October 3: Pathways to Higher Education Conference (8:00-1:00) at North High School

October 15: CSU Application Workshop –3/ 4th period Room 323

October 16: UC Application Workshop - 3/4th period Room 323

October 22: ASVAB testing – periods 1-4

December 5 (SAT) : Last testing date accepted by UC & CSU

December 10: Financial Aid night 6:30pm

December 12 (ACT): Last testing date accepted by UC & CSU

January 1 FAFSA filing period begins (www.fafsa.ed.gov)

California Community College (www.cccco.edu)

Vocational Programs AA Degree or Occupational Certificate Transfer program to UC and CSU Over 2.8 million students Over 110 Campuses Approximately $46 per unit 2 year transfer program

Community College locations

COMPLETION COUNTS

2 YEAR GUARANTEEIn order to participate, you must place into these classes:

English 50 (or higher)

Math 35 (or higher)*

*Intermediate Math grade of C or higher = no math placement test required

IF ELIGIBLE, RCC GUARANTEES: Priority registration for classes at Riverside City CollegeNot valid for Moreno Valley or Norco College

Guaranteed access to English and Math classes starting your first term until all requirements are met2-year Student Education Plan (SEP) with an RCC counselorAccess to 15.0 units each termFollow-up student support services each termCome to Pathways workshop on 10/3 for more info

Who should consider a Community College transfer

path? Any student can benefit from starting his or her path to a UC/CSU degree at a California Community College

Students choose the transfer path for many reasons:

◦Haven’t decided on academic or career goals and want to explore

◦Haven’t met requirements for freshman admission and want additional academic preparation

◦Aren’t ready or able to leave home

◦Want the affordability of community colleges

◦Unsatisfied with four-year originally selected

Best Advice and Tips for CC Success #1 Improve college readiness

Take math all four years in high school Take advantage of early assessments

#2 Research your options Not all CCCs offer the same programs or opportunities Visit www.assist.org

#3 Enroll in community college on time! Competition for CCC courses in increasing The CCC matriculation process has several steps that should be completed during spring semester of

12th grade

#4 Attend full time, work part time Three strong predictors for success: Full-time enrollment Continuous enrollment Work no more than 15 hours per week

#5 Decide on a major and campus no later than sophomore year at CC Know which UC/CSU campus(es) and major(s) you want to target and which have transfer guarantee

programs

Subject Requirements “A-G” Courses

a. History/Social Science – 2 years

b. English – 4 years

c. Mathematics – 3 years (4 years recommended)through Algebra 2

d. Laboratory Science – 2 years (3 years recommended)

e. Language Other Than English – 2 years (3 years recommended)

f. Visual and Performing Arts – 1 year

g. College-Preparatory Elective – 1 year

UC-approved course lists for California high schools: doorways.ucop.edu/list

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University of California (UC)

University of California (UC) www. ucop.edu/pathways Strong emphasis on graduate programs

World class research in Sciences and Humanities

Over 222,000 students in 10 Campuses

California Residents

 

Residence

 Halls

 Off Campus

 Apartments

 Livingwith

 Relatives

University Tuition $13,482 $13,482 $13,482

Health Insurance 2,634 2,634 2,634

Books and Supplies 1,449 1,449 1,449

Room and Board 15,123 9,891 4,644

Transportation 576 1,272 1,272

Personal 1,818 1,899 1,899

Total Resident Budget

35,082 30,627 25,380

University of California Minimum Entrance Requirements• Top 9 % academically of high school graduates

statewide• Minimum GPA is 3.0 in a-g courses• Completed 15 UC prescribed high school courses

(a-g list)• SAT or ACT (SAT subject tests are optional)• Personal Statement included on application• No letter of recommendation required or allowed• (UC Berkeley will request letters from some

students this year) UC Comprehensive Review http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/

counselors/freshman/comprehensive-review/index.html

UC Personal Statement Essay Applicants are asked to respond to two prompts:

Describe the world you come from—for example, your family, community or school—and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations.

Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes you proud and how does it relate to the person you are?

Word Count: 1,000 words total

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Personal Statement

• An opportunity for applicants to provide information that supports and enhances review process

• An admission decision is never based on the content of the personal statement alone

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UCOP Personal Statement Instructions

http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/personal-statement/index.html

Avoid

•Acronyms

•Quotes/Dialogue

•Creative Writing

•Story telling/scene setting

•Repetition

•Asking question

•Inappropriate use of humor

Additional Comments Section

Use Additional Comments box for clarification, expansion of important details:Explain bad grades, grade changes, repeating a

courseDefine Magnet programs, Academies, Special

Programs which require an application or audition

Elaborate on the school resources (Removal of curriculum)

Describe any structural changes (trimester to semester)

Highlight grade trends (C’s to A’s over a period of time)

550-word limit in Academic History and another opportunity in the Personal Statement 14

UC Admissions Testing Requirement

ACT With Writing

ENGISH, MATH, READING, SCIENCE, WRITING

COMPOSITE SCORE BETWEEN 1-36

OR

SAT Reasoning TestCRITICAL READING, MATH AND WRITING

SCORE RANGE 200-800 PER SUBTEST TOTAL = 2400

SAT Subject TestsNo longer required but certain programs on some campuses recommend them, also you can use subject tests to satisfy some of the "a-g" requirements

http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/freshman/requirements/examination-requirement/SAT-subject-tests/

University of California (UC) Dates and Deadlines

August: Online application opens for Fall 2016 Nov.1-30: Filing Period January 1: FAFSA (www.fafsa.ed.gov) opens March 1:Notification of all admissions

decisions begins March 2:FAFSA deadline May 1: Intent to Register statement due

California State Universities (CSU) www.csumentor.edu Emphasizes undergraduate education

Education is more technical and hands-on

Over 412,000 students on 23 Campuses

With Parents On-Campus Off-Campus

Fees 7,022 7,022 7,022

Books and Supplies

1,764 1,764 1,764

Meals and Housing

4,770 12,234 10,996

Transportation

1,084 1,084 1,084

Misc. Personal

1,392 1,392 1,392

TOTAL $16,032 $23,496 $22,258

California State Universities (CSU) Minimum Entrance Requirements

Top 33% academically of high school graduates statewide

Completed 15 CSU prescribed courses (a-g list)

SAT or ACT No essay required on

application No teacher

recommendation

California State Universities (CSU) Dates & Deadlines

October 1: Filing period opens Nov 30: Last Day to submit application January 1: FAFSA (www.fafsa.ed.gov) March-April: Notification of all admissions

decisions begin March 2: FAFSA deadline May 1: Intent to Register statement

due

Independent Colleges & Universities www.aiccu.edu

120 independents in California Hundreds more nationwide Costs range from $7000 to $60,000 Most require SAT Reasoning or ACT with

Writing Some of the more selective schools

require 2 or more SAT Subject tests

Common Application Currently accepted at 400 schools

Check your colleges for any required supplemental forms at the Common Application website

Application for Undergraduate Admission

Secondary School Report (filled out by school counselors)

Mid-Year Report (same as above)

Two Teacher Evaluations (to be filled out by teachers in academic subjects)

Essay 500 words

Short Answers 150 words

Students should check their application status regularly and gently remind teachers and counselors when deadlines are approaching

Application information Gather your information

Research your major options at each school

Apply broadly

Pick an e-mail address and stick with it

Take a virtual tour or a real tour

Pursue all potential scholarships

Deadline Options for private schools

Regular Decision- “I am interested, and if accepted, I might want to attend.”

Early Action- “ I am very interested, and if accepted, I will most likely attend.”

Early Decision- “ It’s true love, and if accepted, I must attend because it is contractually binding.”

Early Action/Single Choice- “I’m very interested, and you’re the one and only school I may apply to early.” (non-binding)

PAYING FOR COLLEGE

Financial Aid Night – December 10th at 6:30

Do the FAFSA after January 1st – Attend FAFSA

workshops for help

Apply for scholarships – Refer to the Husky Paws

Senior booklet and scholarship newsletters where

you will find a list of available scholarships