TUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL Senior Counseling Workshop 2018-2019
YOU MIGHT HAVE A NEW COUNSELOR! We now have support for English Language Learners!
A - Corona Coronel - Hermanson Hernandez - Mora Morales - Romualdo Ros - Z Language Support
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 Community College New financial aid changes (FAFSA) Naviance - #accepted
Have you met your graduation requirements?
230 credits Must earn credits in specific subject areas Only need 50 credits...than you re on track...double check all your classes satisfy the correct subject area! Need less than 50 credits than you re ahead in 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 you talk to your counselor!
Are you on track with your A-G requirements?
Not on track to graduate...or A-G?
You have 2 options Graduation TUSD Adult School Only minimum graduation courses available - NO Lab Science, NO Foreign Language, No Honors/AP courses Credits are not approved for A- G Courses are taken on computer A-G THS PLATO Online independent recovery course currently offered during zero period THS PLATO is approved a-g courses NO Lab Science, NO Foreign Language, No Honors/AP courses Limited seats - 12 weeks to complete course
College App Timeline Start calendaring important deadlines!
University of California (UC) Open Now! Start working on your application early. Submit completed application between Nov 1-30. California State University (CSU) Applications open Oct 1! Do not open an application before! The CSU system will assume you re applying for this coming spring semester. Private University Application deadlines vary. Check individual websites for submission dates. Many are due end of Dec through beginning of Jan. Communit y College Applications have already been open to all students. Visit specific community colleges websites and apply online! Submit by Nov 30.
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
UC Application Start an application account at https://admissions.universityofcalifornia.edu Submission Dates Nov 1 - Nov 30
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
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 personality, background, interests, and achievements in your own unique voice
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.
Personal Insight questions 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?
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
CSU Application Start an application account by visiting https://www2.calstate.edu/apply Applications open Oct 1 Submit by Nov 30
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
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
Private Applications REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FROM SCHOOL: Official transcript Teacher evaluation forms Counselor letter of recommendation Personal Statement/Essay
Application Platforms
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.)
Letters of Recommendation Letters of recommendation are requested NOT ASSUMED!
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 Accordingly!
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.
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
Test Dates SAT Oct 6....Late registration only Nov 3...Register by Oct 5th Dec 1...Register by Nov 2nd ACT Oct 27..Register by Sept 21st Dec 8.Register by Nov 2nd
Registering for a test is easy! Visit the websites below Fee waivers available for free/reduced lunch students Plan to take 30-40 mins to complete registration www.collegeboard.org www.act.org
Official Transcripts
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.
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 institutions
Community College Most application windows are open 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 Create your 1st semester plan Register for classes Check portal account for updates Attend Senior Days in spring
Financial Aid Free Online Applications Deadline is March 2nd! Financial aid packages are typically a combination of grants and loans Qualify for university scholarships
Apply Online FAFSA: https://fafsa.ed.gov/ DREAM: https://dream.csac.ca.gov/ Opens October 1st (FREE Applications) Due by March 2nd
I need help applying... Come out to our Financial Aid Nights! December 4th, at 6:00PM February 20th, at 6:00PM * Hands-on support with financial aid counselors. Bring all tax info from 2017, laptop, and questions! Spanish speaking counselors available.
What about Scholarships? Look on Naviance and/or check your emails! Naviance has a Scholarship List/search under the Colleges Tab Local Tustin scholarships are also posted under the Counseling tab on our school website Counselors send scholarship opportunities to you via email and via announcements as well! 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.
Naviance Place your screenshot here
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
Log in and click register now. That s it!
Upcoming Parent Nights Mark your calendars!! UC/CSU Application Night Reps from UC Merced and CSU Fullerton will be here to present on the application process Tuesday, Oct 2nd, 6 pm Little Theater, Cafeteria TUSD College and Career Fair Meet college/career reps from around the country Monday, Nov 5th, 6 pm THS Sports Pavilion
Still need help... CSUF Tutoring begins Sept. 10th after school M- Th...rooms 412 and 415 Counselors will also be available starting Oct-Dec in the library during T/Th Tutorials for college application and FAFSA support
#accepted Where will you be attending?
THANKS! Questions?