Presenter: Jason Bradley, MA, PPS

1. Presenter:Jason Bradley, MA, PPS Roseville High School Counseling Department Senior Advising

2. University of California Workshop Agenda • UC Campuses • UC Admissions Requirements • Eligibility in the Local/Statewide Context • Freshman Selection • Application Process • Scholarships and Tuition • Freshman Profiles/Rate of Acceptance • Resources

3. UCB UCM UCD UCR UCI UCSC UCLA UCSD UCSB

4. Freshman Admission Requirements 4

5. GPA Requirement • Minimum GPA of 3.0 (weighted) in a-g courses • Computed using 10th and 11th grade academic courses • No more than 8 semesters of H/AP weighted credit

6. Admission Test Requirements • ACT Assessment plus Writing (www.actstudent.org) OR SAT Reasoning Test (www.collegeboard.com) • SAT Subject Tests • No longer required, but may be recommended by specific programs within the university • Tests must be taken no later than December of the student’s senior year, preferably earlier, to ensure that applications receive prompt and full consideration.

7. Upcoming SAT & ACT Tests Test Registration Where to Date Deadline Register SAT 11/3 10/4 collegeboard.org SAT 12/1 11/1 collegeboard.org ACT 12/8 11/2 actstudent.org SEND TEST SCORES TO AT LEAST 1 UC CAMPUS

8. Haven’t SUBMITTED your test scores? *** SEND YOUR SCORES TODAY! *** • SAT – www.collegeboard.org • ACT – www.actstudent.org SEND TEST SCORES TO AT LEAST 1 CAMPUS

9. Eligibility in the Local Context(ELC) • Top 9%of each graduating class at all California Public and Private High Schools • Students are guaranteed a space at the University of California (though not necessarily the campus or major of choice) • Students will be notified of their status upon completing their UC application • http://www.ucop.edu/sas/elc/

10. Eligibility in the Local Context(ELC) • 92% of ELC students were admitted to a campus to which they applied • 100% of ELC students received an invitation to be admitted • Students will be notified of their status upon completing their UC application MORE INFO: http://www.ucop.edu/sas/elc

13. Statewide Eligibility • Applicants in the top 9% of all high school graduates in CA • Must meet the a-g requirements • All qualifying students will be offered admission at UC Merced (the only campus with a “guarantee pool”) Check your status at: http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/freshman/california-residents/admissions-index/

14. Freshmen Selection“Comprehensive Review” • Each applicant is guaranteed an individual comprehensive review of their application • Campuses will look beyond tests and GPA • Uses multiple measures of achievement and promise to define merit (examples) • Considers the personal & school context in which the applicant has demonstrated academic accomplishment ** See handout for additional information **

15. Application

16. When Do I Apply? • Filing Period-November 1-30 • Notification - March 1-March 31

17. Where Do I Apply? www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions

18. Application Process (www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions) • Basic Information • Campuses and Majors • Scholarships (specific backgrounds, academic interests or career objectives • Student/Parent Information and Demographics • Academic History (a-g courses completed & grades earned • Extracurricular Activities, Awards, Community Service & Work Experience • Test Scores (self-report ACT/SAT/SAT Subject test scores) • Personal Statement

19. www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions

20. Personal Statement Prompts Applicants are asked to respond to twoprompts: 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 20

21. Personal Statement An opportunity for applicants to provide information that talks about who you are and what makes you unique Discuss items that are not already included in your application DO NOT use the personal statement to talk about facts that are already stated in your application Think of it as a “personal interview” 21

22. Personal Statement Resources • www.californiacolleges.edu – videos, examples, and tips on how to write your personal statement • Find this and other great resources for writing your personal statement at: www.rosevilletigers.org Click “counseling” then “personal statement”

23. Additional Comments Section Use Additional Comments box for clarification, expansion of important details: Other relevant non a-g courses Explain a poor grade Specific obstacles Describe anything else that you have not had the opportunity to include elsewhere in your application. 550-word limit 23

24. Key Messages from the UC • Go to the Financial aid website for each college you apply to – there may be an additional app. • Create a professional e-mail address • PORTALS – Check at least once per week • READ EVERYTHING you receive • Apply broadly – UC Merced • APPLY EARLY! Submit Applications between 11/1 and 11/30

25. UC MERCED • EVERYONE who is UC eligible should apply to Merced • Guarantees admission to ANY UC eligible student • Small, private school feel!

26. FINANCING A UC EDUCATION

27. Fall 2011 Freshman Admission Profile Averages Admit Rate Berkeley 23% 4.20 2035 30 Los Angeles 19% 4.20 2010 29 San Diego 32% 4.15 1990 29 Irvine 38% 4.07 1830 26 Davis 45% 4.06 1890 28 Santa Barbara 42% 4.00 1890 28 Santa Cruz 62% 3.79 1735 25 Riverside 62% 3.71 1700 24 Merced 78% 3.56 1585 22 GPA SAT ACT http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/counselors/freshman/profiles/index.html

28. Estimated Annual Costs2012-2013 Average costs for an undergraduate California resident living in University housing: • Tuition and fees------------------$13,200 • Books and Supplies--------------$1,500 • Health Insurance Fee------------$1,300 • Room and Board-----------------$13,500 • Personal/Transportation-------$2,200 • Total Estimated Costs----------$31,700 http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/paying.html

29. Typical Student Loan & Work Expectation for 2012 -2013 29 (Total cost on campus: $31,700)

30. Blue and Gold Plan *** Covers 100% of tuition and campus-based fees *** • California resident with total family income under $80,000 per year • 4 years of undergraduate study only • Apply on time for financial aid • Demonstrate financial need • No special application

31. Expect to work and borrow Every undergraduate seeking financial aid at UC will be expected to work (less than half-time) and to borrow a “manageable amount” of student loans It is no longer practical to “work one’s way through college” Finishing in four years saves money 31

32. Student Responsibility: Part-Time Work UC expects that a student will work < 20 hours per week when enrolled, full time when not enrolled Job placement assistance is available on campus Students do not have to qualify for a work-study job in order to find part-time work, either on or off campus 32

33. Costs Students Can Control Tips on Managing Costs 33

34. Bring Down Expenses Finishing your UC degree as soon as possible Take required courses first, electives second Complete 15 units per term - quarter or semester – that’s really full time! You won’t finish in four if you enroll in only 12 units per quarter or semester! Attend summer school (some aid is available!) Applying for outside scholarships Working part time (< 20 hrs. per week during term) 34

35. Bring Down Expenses Roommates – the more, the less Rent required textbooks – big savings! Recommended texts – use reserve copy at library Travel cost - purchase airline tickets way ahead of time or on sale, and car ride-share On campus meal plans – less is more Zip-Car – leave own car at home 35

36. Bring Down Expenses Waive out of the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) if you are covered under another health insurance plan – while financial aid is offered to help you pay for the UC health insurance, the aid may be in the form of loans! 36

37. Web Resources www.universityofcalifornia.edu UC home page/Apply www.californiacolleges.edu Explore and learn how to apply to any college in California www.collegeboard.com College preparation & selection, career exploration, financing college www.finaid.org Financial aid info & scholarship searches

38. Review APPLY ATwww.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions BETWEEN – 10/1 and 11/30 SUBMIT APPLICATIONS BETWEEN – 11/1 and 11/30 TAKE YOUR ADMISSIONS TESTS by December SUBMIT SCORES - To at least (1) UC Campus CHECK Web Portals for each University you apply to CONTACT the financial aid office of each university

39. QUESTIONS?