TUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL Senior Counseling Workshop

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1 TUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL Senior Counseling Workshop

2 YOU MIGHT HAVE A NEW COUNSELOR! Counselors are assigned by your alpha last name regardless of grade level

3 A - Corona Coronel - Hermanson Hernandez - Mora Morales - Romualdo Ros - Z

4 Today s Agenda Quick graduation credit check and transcript review A-G check College Timelines CSU Applications UC Applications Private University Applications (Common App, Sendedu, Coalition) College Entrance Tests (SAT, ACT) Letters of Recommendation

5 Have you met your graduation requirements?

6 230 credits Must earn credits in specific subject areas If you re on track (never failed or repeated a class) then you should only need 50 credits for this year If you took more than 6 classes at some point, you may be ahead in credits and need less than 50 credits, BUT still required to have a 5 classes on your schedule If your credit summary states you need more than 50 credits...make sure

7 Are you on track with your A-G requirements?

8 Not on track to graduate...or A-G?

9 TUSD Adult School Only minimum graduation courses available - NO Lab Science, NO Foreign Language, No Honors/AP courses Credits are no approved for A-G Courses are taken on computer (PLATO program) THS PLATO Online independent recovery course currently offered during zero who are working on being a-g THS PLATO is approved a-g courses NO Lab Science, NO Foreign Language, No Honors/AP courses

10 College App Start calendaring important deadlines! timeline

11 University of California California State University Open now! Submit between Nov 1 - Nov 30 Open Oct 1 Submit by Nov 30 Private University Community College Application Deadlines vary Check individual websites Many are due Dec 31 or beginning of January Application available in winter and open through spring

12 University of California Minimum weighted GPA of 3.0 calculated from A - G 10th and 11th year courses only Requires SAT or ACT plus writing SAT Subject Exams not required, only recommended for certain majors Only 8 semester H/AP courses are accepted Top 9% ELC: UC schools will notify you if you qualify after submitting application (Not an admission guarantee to your UC of choice) UC Los Angeles, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, UC San Diego, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara, UC Davis, UC Merced, UC Santa Cruz

13 UC Application Applications are now open! Submission window November 1st - November 30th Start an application account at

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15 UC Application Academic History (self-reported) Activities/Awards Personal Insight Questions Fee $70 per school Fee waivers available up to four schools for qualified families at the end of the application process Check account portal often after submitting application for updates Only submit mid year official transcripts if the school requests, otherwise only submit final end of year official transcript if you are accepted NO Letters of Recommendation unless requested by specific major at UC Berkeley

16 Personal Insight questions Must select any 4 out of the 8 questions Each response maximum of 350 words Select questions that are most relevant to your experiences and best reflect your individual circumstances Equal weight given to all questions, no advantage/disadvantage to choosing certain questions over others No right or wrong way to answer, it s about getting to know your

17 Personal Insight questions 1. Describe an example of your leadership experience in which you have positively influenced others, helped resolve disputes or contributed to group efforts over time. 2. Every person has a creative side, and it can be expressed in many ways: problem solving, original and innovative thinking, and artistically, to name a few. Describe how you express your creative side. 3. What would you say is your greatest talent or skill? How have you developed and demonstrated that talent over time? 4. Describe how you have taken advantage of a significant educational opportunity or worked to overcome an educational barrier you have faced. 5. Describe the most significant challenge you have faced and the steps you have taken to overcome this challenge. How has this challenge affected your academic achievement? 6. Describe your favorite academic subject and explain how it has influenced you. 7. What have you done to make your school or your community a better place? 8. What is the one thing that you think sets you apart from other candidates applying to the University of California?

18 California State University Admission based on Eligibility Index from calculated GPA from A - G courses AND SAT/ACT test scores Minimum 2.0 GPA calculated from A - G sophomore and junior year courses only Majority of CSU s are impacted which means more students apply than there are available seats CSU Bakersfield, CSU Channel Islands, CSU Chico, CSU Dominguez Hills, CSU East Bay, CSU Fresno, CSU Fullerton, Humboldt State University, CSU Los Angeles, CSU Long Beach, California Maritime Academy, CSU Monterey Bay, CSU Northridge, Cal Poly Pomona, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, CSU Sacramento, CSU San Bernardino, San Diego State University, San Francisco State University, San Jose State University, Sonoma State University, CSU San Marcos, CSU Stanislaus

19 CSU Application Applications open October 1st - November 30th Start an application account by visiting

20 CSU Application Academic History (self-reported) Fee $55 per school Fee waivers available up to four schools for qualified families at the end of the application process Check account portal often after submitting application for updates Only submit mid year official transcripts if the school requests, otherwise only submit final end of year official transcript if you are accepted NO Personal Statement NO Letters of Recommendation unless requested by specific major

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23 Private University Deadlines vary depending on type of application (EA, ED, Regular, Rolling) Various online application services Admission requirements vary from university to university SAT/ACT Exams are required by many

24 Private Applications REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FROM SCHOOL: Official transcript Teacher evaluation forms Counselor letter of recommendation Personal Statement/Essay

25 Application Platforms

26 Demonstrates strong interest (for some colleges, that gives you additional points) You receive an admissions decision earlier ED: Early Decision is binding. If you are accepted, you must commit to that school. You can only apply to 1 school ED. EA: Not binding. You apply earlier and find out earlier. You are not obligated to commit. You should only apply EA or ED if it is a strong interest school for you AND you have all the documents you need (test scores, letters of recommendation, etc.)

27 Letters of Letters of recommendation are requested NOT ASSUMED! Rec.

28 Letters of Rec Please give your recommender at least two weeks notice prior to due date, so they have sufficient time to write your letter All requests must also include a quality LOR Packet which can be found on our THS website under the counseling tab Remember...teachers and counselors will not be working on letters during Thanksgiving or Christmas break - Plan

29 LOR Questions...yes, we want you to answer all of them 1. What are you planning to study in college? Tell me what you are looking for in a college experience? How do each of the schools on your list match what you want? 1. What are your favorite academic subjects? Which courses have motivated you and WHY? How would a teacher describe you as a student in their classroom? (please give examples) 1. Tell me about one or two significant activities (clubs, sports, organizations, community service, drama, music, religious groups, internships, work experience, etc.) in which you have been actively involved. What did you do? How long have you been doing it? What skills or life lessons did you learn from it. 1. What are you planning on contributing in college (joining organizations, starting programs, becoming a residential advisor, participating in research, etc.)? 1. Are there any personal or family struggles that may help the admissions office better understand your life circumstances? 1. If either of your parents graduated from college, which college did they attend, or are you the first generation to attend college? Where did/do any of your siblings attend college? 1. If you work, where do you currently work and how long have you been employed? What are your duties? What do you do with your income? 1. Where do you ideally see yourself in the next 10 years? 1. Please attach of a copy of your college application personal statement, or briefly explain what you will be writing about. 1. Admission officers love stories. Please tell me a story about yourself in one of the following areas: Originality, Concern for Others, Leadership, Confidence, Maturity.

30 SAT/ACT December is the last SAT/ACT exam colleges will accept for regular application deadlines December exam cannot be your first and only test if you are applying to certain private universities or programs within UC/CSU

31 SAT/ACT Test Dates SAT Oct 7th.Late registration only Nov 4th..Register by Oct. 5th Dec 2nd.Register by Nov 2nd ACT Oct 28th..Register by Sept 22nd Dec 9th...Register by Nov 3rd

32 How do I register Visit the websites below Fee waivers available for free/reduced lunch students Plan to take mins to complete registration for a test?

33 Official Transcripts

34 Common Application, Coalition Application, Send.Edu: Transcripts are submitted by your counselor digitally with the letter of recommendation UC and CSU s: If a CSU or UC is requesting a mid year transcript, you must order an official transcript with the registrar All schools for official transcripts: Every university will require a final, official transcript at the end of the year. You must order these from the registrar during your spring semester. Counselors do NOT give you official transcripts for this purpose. Only Mrs. Garcia - Registrar.

35 Community College First two years of gen ed credits, certificate programs, or associate s degrees Transfer students from CC are given priority admission at CSU/UC campuses Economic option for students, average cost of CC is less than half the cost of a public 4 year university and about 1/10 the cost of private

36 Community College Application windows open up as early as December depending on specific college Complete applications early online HS Seniors receive priority registration over current CC students so take advantage of those early application dates Take Math and English placement test Meet with community college counselor/advisor Register for classes Check portal account for updates

37 Financial Aid Free Online Applications Deadline is March 2nd! Finaid packages are typically a combination of grants and loans Scholarships!

38 How do I apply? Online. FAFSA: DREAM: Opens October 1st (FREE Applications) Due by March 2nd

39 What if I need help? Come out to our Financial Aid Nights! October 17th, 6:00PM November 14th, 6:00PM February 7th, at 6:00PM * Hands-on support with financial aid counselors. Bring all tax info from 2015, laptop, and questions! Spanish speaking counselors available.

40 Remember: scholarships are monies you do NOT have to pay back. The investment in time to apply is WELL WORTH IT so don t miss out. What about Scholarships? Look on Naviance and/or check your s! Naviance has a Scholarship List under the Colleges Tab Scholarships are also posted under the Counseling tab on our school website Counselors send scholarship opportunities to you via and via announcements as well!

41 Naviance Place your screenshot here

42 Naviance Research colleges Sign up for College Visits Organize deadlines of applications One stop shop for all links you will need to apply or research the college/university Find out admissions requirements for specific schools DATA! It is really important that you place accurate information regarding where you applied and admissions decisions to contribute to THS data

43 LOG IN AND CLICK SIGN UP. IT S THAT SIMPLE.

44 #accepted Where will you be attending?

45 THANKS! Questions?