Senior Parent NightClass of 2013
Welcome Parents and Students
Orcutt Academy High School
Tonight's Agenda
• Packet Information• College Planning• Testing Information• UC, CSU, Private, Community college…• Financial Aid• Resume/Letters of Recommendation
• Questions
College Planning
• 2012-2013 Important Dates (pg. 2) • Senior Year Check List (pg. 5)• Planning Sheet (pg.6)• College Application Checklist• Worksheet (pg.7)• Things to consider when choosing a college (pg.8)
• Spartan Seminar• Transition
California’s 4 Systems of Education
Community Colleges
CSU’s UC’s Private Colleges
4 Year Universities / CollegesCommunity College
A-G RequirementsWhat you need to get into a University in California . . .
Letter Area/SubjectYears
RequiredYears
Recommended
History/Social Sciences 2 years
English 4 years
Math (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II) 3 years 4 years
Laboratory Sciences (Biology & Chemistry) 2 years 3 years
Language Other Than English 2 years 3 years
Visual and Performing Arts 1 year
College-Preparatory Electives 1 year
SAT/ACT (Pg.4)
• SAT Reasoning and Subject Test• http://www.collegeboard.org/
• ACT • http://www.actstudent.org/
• Seniors- Must take the test by DECEMBER!
University of
California (UC’s)
Freshman Admission Requirements- UC’s (pg. 9)
Coursework• Complete 11 UC-approved “a-g” courses prior to senior year• Complete ALL 15-course “a-g” subject pattern by the end of
senior year• Courses must be completed with a grade of C or better
Grade point average• Minimum 3.00 weighted GPA (for CA Residents)• Minimum 3.40 weighted GPA (for Non-CA Residents)• Based on “a-g” courses completed in 10th and 11th grades,
including summer courses
Examinations• ACT with Writing or SAT Reasoning Test by December of
senior year
University of California- System wide
UC Applications- Apply online www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply
Personal Statement (pg. 19-21)• All students must answer both prompts –
1000 words to answer both prompts.
Prompt#1• 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.
Prompt #2• Tell us about a personal quality, talent accomplishment,
contribution or experience that is important to you. What about that quality or accomplishment make you proud and how does it relate to the person you are?
Comprehensive Review Factors
• Campuses draw from 14 academic and personal factors approved by University faculty, including:Grades and test scores and:
• Quality of senior year program• Special talents, achievements & awards• Promise for leadership• Recent, marked improvement in academic
performance • Significant community service• Participation in student government• Intensive study and exploration of other
cultures
Full list of factors:www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/freshman/how-applications-reviewed/
Admission Statistics- UC System
• Berkeley # Applied: 61,695# Accepted: 12,339 (21%)Avg. GPA: 3.89 (unweighted)/ 4.36 (weighted)Avg. SAT: 1940-2240 (percentile range)Avg. ACT: 28-31 (percent tile range)
• San Diego # Applied: 60,805# Accepted: 22,965 (38%)Avg. GPA: 4.07Avg. ACT: 29
• Riverside # Applied: 29.906# Accepted: 18,751 (62.7%)
• Santa Cruz # Applied: 33,133# Accepted: 20,178 (61%)Avg. GPA: 3.78
• Merced # Applied: 14,056# Accepted: 10,613 (75.5%)Avg. GPA: 3.5Avg. SAT: 1616Avg. ACT: 23
• LA # Applied: 52,308# Accepted: 9,843 (19%)
California State University
(CSU’s)
CSU Requirements (pg. 10)
Coursework• Complete 15-course “a-g” subject pattern by the end of senior year
• Courses must be completed with a grade of C or better
Grade point average• Minimum 2.00 weighted GPA
• Keep in mind many campuses are highly competitive
Examinations• ACT with Writing or SAT Reasoning Test by December of senior year
EAP • Students will be required to take a placement test
in both English and Math
• May meet this requirement in HS • English- writing sample in English class • Math- Short section on CST
CSU Mentor Tutorial2011-2012
• How to complete the CSUMentor Undergraduate Online Application
www.csumentor.edu
Creating An Account
Returning users login
Forgot your username and/or password?
Click to create an account
Application Manager
To start an application.To complete additional applications to other CSU campuses, you only have to complete the first screen of each application.
To resume an application.
To view submitted applications.
Screen 6 – High School Information
• Current or Last High School Attended• High School Information• Graduation, GED Date
or checkbox, if neither
• Other High Schools attended
• Test Information• Entries for SAT, ACT,
TOEFL, IELTS and PTE
• EAP scoresRelease to CSU campus
Click “Edit” tomodify a course.
Click “Add … Course” to enter a course.
Click Trash Can todelete a course.
GPA Calculation (Self Reported)
Links to CSUMentor GPA Calculator
Screen 12 – Fee Waiver
• Application Fee Waiver• Only complete once• Financial Information• Calculation of Fee Waiver
Screen 13 – Review Your Application
Application Submitted!
Admission Statistics- CSU System
• Cal Poly- SLO # Applied: +/- 32,000# Accepted: 35%Avg. GPA: 3.84Avg. ACT: 27
• CSU- Long Beach # Applied: 45,189# Accepted: 21,245 (47%)
• CSU- Fullerton# Applied: 30,612# Accepted: 19,923 (65%)
• San Diego StateAvg. GPA: 3.62Avg. SAT : 1080Avg. ACT : 23.6
Private Universities/ Out of State
Private and Out of State Schools
• Go online and research specific requirements for admission
• Some still want the SAT Subjects
• The Common Application
Community Colleges
• Allan Hancock • Cuesta College• Santa Barbara City
College• www.californiacollege
s.edu• SAT and ACT are NOT
required.• Transfer Program
Financing College (pg.30-32)
• Santa Barbara Foundation
• Financial Aid Night – December 6th • English Presentation @ 6 pm • Spanish Presentation @ 7 pm
• Cash for College- TBA
Resume – START IT NOW
• Start listing everything you are doing:• Jobs• Athletics• Awards• Community Service• Clubs
The Spartan College – Career Center
Room 30 Open Monday – Thursday @ lunch and after school