JUNIOR PARENT NIGHT

1. JUNIOR PARENT NIGHT Counselors Mrs. Lageman (A-G) dlageman@syvuhsd.org Mr. Morris (H-O) jmorris@syvuhsd.org Mr. Gonzalez (P-Z) agonzalez@syvuhsd.org Scholarship Coordinator Mrs. Tomasini – arestad@syvuhsd.org

2. AGENDA • PSAT Results • High School Graduation & College Entrance Requirements • Choosing the Right College • The Application Process • Financial Aid • Junior Counseling / Choosing Classes for Senior Year • Upcoming Dates

5. PSAT/NMSQT What is the PSAT? • “Preliminary SAT” – Practice for SAT I • 2 Parts • Reading/Writing (160-760 range) • Math (160-760 range) = Total (320-1520 range) • Allows students to see strengths and weaknesses as they prepare for SAT Reasoning Test • Full report online – studentscores.collegeboard.org • Link to Khan Academy for practice recommendations – satpractice.org

6. Access PSAT scores online

8. Junior Year… Areas of Focus –Spring/Summer • Grades • Begin taking SAT or ACT and prep courses if necessary • Research colleges and visit campuses • Summer enrichment options

9. SY Graduation Requirements • English 40 credits (4 yrs) • Math 30 credits (3 yrs) • Science (Physical, Life, other) 30 credits (3 yrs) • Physical Education 20 credits (2yrs) • World Cultures 10 credits (1 yr) • US History 10 credits (1 yr) • Government/Economics 10 credits (1 yr) • Visual/Perf Arts/World Lang/CTE 10 credits (1 yr) • Electives 90 credits_____ • Total 250 credits

10. CSU/UC “A-G” SUBJECT Requirements • CP English 4 yrs • Math (Alg 1, Geom & Alg 2 or Math 101,201,301) 3 yrs, 4 recommended for UC • Lab Science (Life & Physical) 2 yrs, 3 recommended for UC • Social Science 2 yrs • Foreign Language 2 yrs, 3 recommended for UC • Visual/Performing Art 1 yr • CP Elective 1 yr Entrance Tests: SAT I or ACT SAT II no longer required • All courses must be UC certified (P) – College Prep • Approved SYHS A-G course list available on Guidance page under registration guide link

11. Admission Tests • (SAT I) Reasoning Test • Reading/Writing (200-800 scale) • Math (200-800 scale) • Essay (optional: 2-8 scale) • 4 free score reports per exam • ACT plus Writing (Composite max 36) • (SAT II) Subject Tests • No longer required for UC’s although may be recommended for some majors (Math, Engineering)). Students should also check with private/out-of-state schools

12. Which SAT scores will colleges use? • University of California (UC) • Best total score from single SAT • Require Essay • Send score to one school • California State Universities (CSU) • Best scores from separate test dates (Reading, M) • Do not use Essay score • CSU mentor code - 3594 • Private/Independent • Varies, check with each school

13. SPRING TEST DATES SAT March 9 (SAT Reasoning only) May 4 June 1 August 24 (note – not Spring but registration occurs in summer) ACT February 9 April 13 June 8 July 13 • Additional tests will be held in the fall • SAT Prep classes will be available prior to the March exams

14. Choosing a College“How to Start” • Communicate with your student • Discuss wants and needs • Each side should discuss what is important? • Location / Size • Academics / Majors - careeronestop.org – interest/skills profiler • Campus Appeal /Atmosphere • Long term benefits - cacareerzone.org/budget – lifestyle calculator • Total Cost – Including aid • Percentage of students who graduate in 4 years

15. Narrow the field • Types of schools • Community college • California State University (CSU) • University of California (UC) • Private or Independent • In or out-of-state • Prioritize • Can have a “reach school” & a “sure bet” • Use checklist for comparison

16. THE COST OF COLLEGE • Living on campus: fees/tuition, books/supplies, room/board & miscellaneous per year • Community College $14,500 (living at home $3,100) • CSU $25,000 • UC $36,000 • PRIVATE/Out of State $50,000 and up Approximate averages, varies with each campus. Fees continue to rise annually.

17. Factors influencing decisions

18. Application Requirements Cal State University (CSU) – Self reported grades and courses 10-11th Academic (A-G) GPA (Cal Poly 9-11 (A-G) GPA) SAT/ACT – Math and Reasoning University of California (UC) – Self reported grades and courses 10-11th Academic (A-G) GPA SAT/ACT – Math, Reasoning and writing SAT II – recommended for some majors Insight questions – 4 short interview style responses Extra-curricular Activities Private Colleges – Transcript SAT/ACT and possibly SAT II Essay Extra-curricular Activities Letters of Recommendation Mid-Year Reports

19. What PRIVATE Colleges want • Grades / Overall GPA • Strength of high school course selections • Admission Test Score • Essay • Teacher and counselor recommendations • Class rank • Student’s demonstrated interest • Personal accomplishments • Personality characteristics • Courses in progress Senior year

20. Sources of Information • College Fairs • Campus visits • College reps • Internet search tools/websites - Collegeview.com - Californiacolleges.edu • College catalogs, resources handbooks

21. IMPORTANT Websites • Santa Ynez High School http://www.syvuhsd.org/syvuhs/site/default.asp Under “Departments” click on “Guidance” * * * * * * * * * * * * * * • UC (University of California) www.universityofcalifornia.edu • CSU (California State University) www.calstate.edu/apply • FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) www.fafsa.ed.gov • College Board www.collegeboard.com • ACT www.act.org

22. CALIFORNIA COLLEGES WEBSITE

23. Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)

24. When to Apply • UC’s & CSU’s - November filing period • Online applications October – November 30 • Private/Independent vary, often in December & January • Early Decision (binding) vs. Early Action (non-binding)

25. College Planning Timeline Spring - Exploration time - Take SATs and/or ACT exams - Evaluate senior classes Summer - Visit colleges Fall - Take test prep courses - Parent meeting - Gather and complete applications - Check financial aid Profile and get pin number - Take final SATs and/or ACT

26. NCAA / NAIA NCAA website: https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/common/index.html • Division I or Division II schools • “Clearinghouse” eligibility NAIA website: http://www.playnaia.org/index.php

27. Financial Aid • Scholarships/Grants (gift aid) • Special talents • Cal Grant • Pell Grant • BEOG Grant • Educational Loans (parent/student) • Stafford (subsidized or unsubsidized) • Private • Work Study (part-time work) • Combination of sources

28. It all starts here. . .The Major Money Sources Uncle Sam (Federal) FAFSA – 2018 taxes California (State) Cal Grant The Colleges

29. Other sources . . . • Scholarship search • Academic • Special talents • Ethnicity • Family history • Parent employment • College majors • Unusual circumstances • Miscellaneous • Scholarship/Loan combination

30. Choosing Classes for Senior Year • Begin by meeting all graduation requirements • Know and understand college admissions requirements • All students must have full schedule (6 classes) • Some classes have OJT requirements (Restaurant, Sports Medicine) allowing students to have a free 5th or 6th period • Inquire about Allan Hancock College concurrent enrollment courses to receive college credit • Any online BYU courses must be completed this summer to fulfill UC subject requirements and be placed on our transcript

31. UPCOMING DATES • March 2 and 3 – Catalyst SAT Prep • March 18 – 26 – Registration for 2019-20 school year • March 27 – Open House • April 1-5 – Spring Break • March 14 - April 23 – Smarter Balanced testing • College/Career Readiness + Placement Scores used for CSU’s and Community Colleges • May 6-17 - AP testing • May 30 – Last day of School ENJOY THE JOURNEY!