College Admissions Workshop

1. College Admissions Workshop

2. CEF Services and Activities • Conduct Workshops on College Admissions & Financial Aid (January – February) • Critic & Review Essays (students to e-mail request to their CEF Mentor, Counselor, or through CEF web site) • Evaluate various career choices. • www.bridges.com(Site ID is: 1237476 - Password is: career). This is a FREE Service. • Offer SAT Prep Classes through Revolution at discount rate of $250 • Check the CEF Web Site www.copticedu.org. This is very important for all the Juniors. • Offers at least 10 Merit Achievement Award, each worth $1000, to high school seniors that got accepted to 4-yr college. Application will be posted on CEF Web Site on May 1st. • Initiated a new service (English Literacy) to new comers from Egypt. • Organize the CEF 5k-Walk for Education • Saturday November 24 at 10:00 AM at St Monica Beach. • For more details, www.copticedu.org

3. Importance of Higher Education • The more you learn, the more you earn • Earn respect and credibility • Greater Potential • Greater Knowledge • Broaden views of the world • Improve intellectual thinking • Emotional Growth • Community Role Model • Friends/ Networking

4. College Admission Process • Higher Education and You… • Admissions is a Process • Know all the exams, essay and recommendations you may need to submit! • A-G Requirements • GPA, SAT, SAT II • Essay • Recommendation Letters • Extra Curricular • Early Admissions • Extra Curricular • Applications • Differences and Special details of both UC and CSU • Personal Statement • Find out the cost $$$ of each school

5. Costs of Attending CSU and UC

6. UC Cost of Attendance personal and transportation expenses $2,200 tuition/fees $13,200 room/board on campus $13,500 health care fee/allowance $1,300 books/supplies $1,500

7. How to Pay For It All • $$$ is the # 1 reason students don’t apply to college • This should be something to consider but not the ONLY thing • Financial aid & other options make it possible to afford a college education • Scholarships • Grants • Loans • Work Studies • Learn how to apply & qualify for financial aid

8. Financial Aid – WWW.FAFSA.ED.GOV • GRANTS: • Free Money for educational expenses based on need • PELL Grant • Cal Grant • LOANS: • Money on loan which must be repaid with interest • Subsidized • Unsubsidized • WORK STUDY: • Jobs to help pay for school • Employment at the Campus • SCHOLARSHIPS: • Free Money based on specific criteria • On Campus • Off Campus Apply for FASFA! between January 1st–March 2nd !

9. Typical Family Contribution (Total cost on campus: $31,700)

10. Finding the Right Fit Criteria You Should Consider in Your College Search • Size of school • Location • Majors • Cost • Admissions Requirements • Average class size • Semester vs. Quarter Criteria Colleges Consider When Looking at You • GPA • Rigor of course schedule • SAT/ACT scores • Extra-curricular activities • Special Talents • Leadership

11. Achievements in Special Projects Improvement in Academic Performance Special Talents, Achievements, and Awards Participation in Educational Preparation Programs Academic Accomplishment Within Life Experiences Geographic Location College Comprehensive Review • GPA • SAT/ACT Test Scores • Courses Completed/Planned • Honors Courses • Eligibility in the Local Context (ELC) • Quality of Senior-Year Program of Study • Academic Opportunities in California High Schools • Performance in Academic Subject Areas

12. Exploring Colleges • Identify what you want and need • List several things that are important for you to find on campus • Identify what they have • Find out for yourself! Take a tour or talk to students who attend that school • List the campuses that match your criteria • Your “Big 10” should include schools that are reach as well as most likely • Be realistic about where you are qualified to be accepted • Be true to what you need as a student • Having a “safe” school is OK!!

13. Choices The Four Systems of Higher Education in California

14. Choices • California offers the best variety higher education choices • Public Universities • UC (10 campuses) • CSU (23 campuses) • Private Universities/Colleges • USC, LMU, Cal Tech, Harvey Mudd, Scripps, Pepperdine, Mount St. Mary’s • California Community Colleges (109 colleges, 72 districts) • Trade Schools • Bryman, DeVry, Heald, Westwood • Art Institutes • Art Institute of California (30 campuses) • Otis College of Art & Design • Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

15. Admission Requirements

16. UC - Freshman Admission

17. CA Community Colleges • 109 campuses • Transfer partners with four-year education systems in the state • Offer guaranteed admission transfer programs available with UC, CSU and Private Institutions • Open Admission • Offer both academic and • Vocational courses • www.cccco.edu

18. Admission to UC as a Transfer Student • Minimum eligibility requirements for transfer • 60 transferable units • 2.4 college GPA (eligibility vs. selection) • 7-course pattern with a “C” or better • In addition, transfer applicants should complete: • Lower-division general education requirements • Lower-division major preparation courses

19. CSU Campuses

20. ‘California State University • 23 Campuses in CA • Minimum GPA is 2.0 • Eligibility is based upon : • A-G course GPA (Includes 12th Grade) • SAT reasoning exam score or ACT exam score • Applications are accepted from October 1st to November 30th • Separate application for each campus • Priority admission for community college transfer students • www.csumentor.edu

21. 10 UC Campuses

22. University of California • 10 campuses in CA • Minimum GPA is 3.0 (10th and 11th Grades Only) • Application criteria is based upon: • A-G Courses and GPA • SAT Reasoning or ACT with Writing • SAT Subject Tests • Extracurricular Activities and Involvement (9th – 12th Grades) • Personal Statement • Applications are due from November 1st to November 30th • Admit upper division transfers only; Priority transfer admission for community college students • Eligibility DOES NOT guarantee admission to the competitive campuses http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/

23. UC Irvine - Freshman Admissions Summary Fall 2012

24. UCR ADMISSIONSUPDATE Freshman Applications Freshman Admit Rates Fall ‘12 29,906 Fall ‘09 78.1% Fall ‘11 26,061 Fall ‘10 76.2% Fall ‘10 24,056 Fall ‘09 22,744 Fall ‘11 66.5% Fall ‘12 62.7% ATTHAT’S WHAT WE DO Counselors Conference 2012

25. UCSD-Freshmen Admission Numbers

26. UC Essay Prompts • 2 Prompts, students must address both • 1,000 words total or less • You may allocate the word count as you wish. Neither essay should be shorter than 250 words • View as personal interview on paper • 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 this quality or accomplishment makes you proud and how does it relate to the person you are? • The prompts are posted at: • http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/personal-statement/index.html

27. The Personal Statement • Start early, get feedback, and REVISE! • Define your motivation/momentum in topics you are passionate about • Decisions are never made on the personal statement alone • Avoid some common mistakes • Submit your Essay to CEF to review • Info@copticedu.org

28. Private and Independent Colleges

29. Private and Independent Colleges and Universities • 77 Campuses throughout California • Target students who are of good academic standing and in line with school mission • Minimum GPA will VARY • Requirements and Deadlines will VARY • Most require A-G Track Pattern w/ specific course requests • Most will request SAT Reasoning or ACT Exam Scores • www.aiccumentor.edu

30. Testing Northwestern University Boston College

31. Writing Component (200 – 800) SAT I Critical Reading (200 – 800) Mathematics (200 – 800) • Multiple Choice • Number Operations, Functions • Algebra, Geometry, Statistics, etc. • 70 Minutes • Reading Passages • Sentence Completion • 70 Minutes SAT Reasoning Test • Multiple Choice: • - Improve Sentences • - Identify Errors • 25 Minute Essay • composition and grammar • 60 Minutes www.collegeboard.com 7 SAT test dates between February and September

32. ACT • 4 Sections, each worth 25% • Composite Score will be an average of all test portions, except Writing • No “Guessing Penalty” • Vocabulary is slightly less important ENGLISH (1-36) MATHEMATICS (1-36) SCIENCE REASONING (1-36) READING (1-36) Optional WRITING Portion Required by UC System 6 ACT test dates between February and September www.act.org

33. SAT vs. ACT ACT • Reading • 40 multiple-choice questions • Passages include prose fiction, social studies, humanities, and sciences • Math: • 60 Multiple Choice Questions • Alg I & II, Geometry, Trigonometry • English • 75 Multiple-Choice Questions • Tests Grammar Usage and Rhetorical Skills • Science • 40 multiple-choice questions • Questions on science-based passages SAT • Critical Reading: • 67 Multiple Choice Questions • Short & Long Critical Reading • Sentence Completion • Math: • 44 Multiple Choice/ 10 Grid-in • Basic, Alg I & II, Geometry • Writing: • 49 Multiple Choice Questions • Grammar- Identifying error, Usage, Improving Sentences • 25 minute essay

34. SAT vs. ACT Scoring ACT • Composite Scoring 1-36 • Each Section is scored individually 1-36pts • Your final score is an average of all your combined scores • Only one whole testing score will be accepted • TIP: Always take a chance to answer, unlike the SAT you are not penalized for a wrong answer. SAT • Total score 600-2400 • Each section is 200-800 eacH • They deduct ¼ pt for each WRONG answer • Your final score will be each section added together • The highest of each section will NO LONGER be what schools accept • TIP: Do not answer any question that you can not safely eliminate at least 2 wrong answers

35. Extra-Curriculars Scripps College

36. 3 C’s Character, Commitment, Consistency • Show interest and initiative • If you are interested in a particular field, explore opportunities to gain experience. • If your are passionate about something show it! • Display leadership and teamwork • They want to see that you can be a contributing member of their colligate community • Be yourself! • Most important…Be Consistent! Southern Methodist University

37. Forums of Extra-Curricular Activities • Work • Summer Opportunities • Campus Activities • Off Campus Activities • Athletics • Community Service – • Church Involvement/Leadership

38. Last Minute Tips… • Tour the campuses you are interested in • Begin compiling a file of possible scholarships • Attend college fairs and parent nights • Make contact with university representatives • Do not limit your choices • Take the SAT’s/ACT early • Always meet the given deadlines

39. Helpful Websites • www.csumentor.edu • Information and Application for California State Universities • www.californiacolleges.edu • www.universityofcalifornia.edu • Homepage for University of California • www.aiccumentor.edu • Information and Application for Independent Colleges & Universities • www.cccapply.org • Information and Application for California Community Colleges • www.collegeboard.com • SAT Registration • www.act.org • http://www.internationalstudent.com/essay_writing/scholarship_essay.shtml • Tips for preparing and writing college essay and personal statement • www.fastweb.com • Free and extensive Scholarship Site • www.fafsa.ed.gov • Info and Application to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid • www.pin.ed.gov • Access to the Personal ID Number for the FAFSA • www.sandiegocalsoap.com

40. Extra Help • College Essays • You will be able to email to receive feedback; Your essay will be assigned to one of our readers to review • Email cefcounselor@copticedu.org • Subject Line: CEF Essay • Plan ahead: Send essays NO LATER than November 20 • UC application due November 30 • Financial Aid Workshop • Will be held in January and February • Listen for announcements at your church • Merit Achievement Award • Seniors that have been accepted to 4-year college/university • Application is posted on www.copticedu.org in May • Application is due May 31, 2013 • Award Announcement in July

41. There is a School for Everyone • No matter what your goal, there is a college or postsecondary program out there that will be a perfect fit for you. Whether public or private, small or large, academic or specialized, the most important choice is choosing to attend • EVERY student, regardless of background or money, can find ways to pay for an education after high school • You deserve success. Work hard and you can make it happen!

42. Contact Info Cherif Youssef cyoussef60@gmail.com 818-807-8505 Info@copticedu.org www.copticedu.org

44. College Prep Over 4 Years

45. 9th Grade • Plan Out 4 Year Class Schedule • Explore Extracurricular Involvement • UC Admissions websites: • Doorways A-G Course Lists • Online Classes • Community College Classes & Community College A-G list • https://doorways.ucop.edu/list • Counselor Resources: • Options for Satisfying A-G Chart • CSU-UC Comparison Chart • A-G Guide Website

46. 46 A-G Guide Informational website for everything “a-g” • Update high school course lists • Career Technical Education (CTE) • Online Learning New URL: http://www.ucop.edu/agGuide/

47. 10th Grade • 10th Grade • Grades Matter! • Continue Involvement • Prepare for ACT and/or SAT • Explore Campuses • Free test prep resources: • www.number2.com • College Board SAT & ACT prep – text message of the day • KHAN academy www.khanacademy.org • Tools to Explore Campuses: • UC Campus websites • Zinch: www.zinch.com/ • Cappex: www.cappex.com/ • The Princeton Review’s School Search: www.princetonreview.com/schoolsearch.aspx • CollegeWeekLive: www.collegeweeklive.com

48. CollegeWeekLive UC Day on CollegeWeekLive is Thursday, October 4th

49. 11th Grade • 11th Grade • Take on Academic Challenges • Pursue Leadership Opportunities • Take Exams • Tour Campuses • Test taking tips: • Read! • Take practice tests early to know where you may need help • UC accepts both ACT with Writing and the SAT Reasoning Test and will take your highest test score from a single test date • Academic Challenges: • Rigor of course schedule • College Courses

50. 12th Grade • Deadlines: • UC Application Fall filing period: • November 1–30 • File FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov/ • Admissions notifications(posted online):March 1-30 • Students must opt-in to waitlists • Submit Statement of Intent to Register (SIR):by May 1 • Official high school and college records due:by July 15 • 12th Grade • Apply to UC! • Continue to Succeed • Meet Provisions of Admission • File FAFSA • Apply for Scholarships www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply