College Preparation Night for Parents and Students

1. JUNIOR PARENT NIGHT Counselors Freshmen and ELL Alfonso Gonzalez Sophomores Danielle Lageman Juniors & Seniors Sharon Ferrer A-I Jon Morris J-Z People Helping People Counselor Anna Hunnicutt

2. NEW RULESHOTS BEFORE SCHOOL 7th – 12th graders are now required to get a whooping cough shot before starting the 2011-2012 school year. Call your doctor today.

3. COPYof required whooping cough vaccine verification • brought to the guidance office • faxed to the guidance office, 686-3577 • emailed to twestfall@syvuhsd.org • mailed to SYV High, Attn: Terry Westfall PO Box 398, SantaYnez CA 93460 • NO VACCINE NO SCHOOL

4. Agenda • High School Graduation & College Entrance Requirements • Financial Aid • Choosing the Right College for Your Student • The Application Process • NCAA • SYVUHS Tutorial Programs • Choosing Classes for Senior Year • Summer Programs

5. Graduation Requirements • English 40 credits (4 yrs) • Math 30 credits (3 yrs) • Science 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/Performing Arts or Foreign Language 10 credits (1 yr) • Electives 90 credits_____ • Total 250 credits • California High School Exit Exam (English/Language Arts and Math) must be passed before graduation.

6. CSU/UC College Entrance Requirements • CP English 4 yrs • Math (Alg 1, Geom & Alg 2) 3 yrs, 4 recom • Lab Science (Life & Physical) 2 yrs, 3 recom • Social Science 2 yrs • Foreign Language 2 yrs, 3 recom • 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)

7. Admission Tests • Reasoning Test (SAT I) • Critical Reading • Math • Writing • ACT plus Writing • Subject Tests (SAT II) • No longer required for UC’s. Students should check with private/out-of-state schools

8. SPRING TEST DATES SAT January 22 March 12 (SAT I only) May 7 June 4 ACT February 12 April 9 June 11 Will be additional tests in the fall

9. 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

10. It all starts here. . .The Major Money Sources Uncle Sam FAFSA California Cal Grant The Colleges

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

12. How to PLAN . . .www.octameron.com • Common myths & misconceptions • Understand the process • Short-range planning • Long-range planning

13. Choosing a College“How to Start” • Communicate with your child • Discuss wants and needs • Each side should discuss • Atmosphere • Money • Long term benefits • Majors

14. 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

15. THE COST OF COLLEGE • Living on campus: fees/tuition, books/supplies, room/board & miscellaneous per year • CSU $20,000 • UC $28,000 • PRIVATE $45,000 Approximate averages, varies with each campus. Fees continue to rise annually.

16. Factors influencing decisions

17. Sources of Information • College Fairs • Campus visits • College reps • College catalogs, resources handbooks • Internet

18. 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.csumentor.edu • FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) www.fafsa.ed.gov • College Board www.collegeboard.com • ACT www.act.org

19. When to Apply • UC’s & CSU’s - November filing period • Online applications October – November 30 • Private/Independent vary, often in December & January • Early Decision vs. Early Application

20. NCAA • Division I or Division II schools • “Clearinghouse” eligibility • NCAA website: https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/common/index.html

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

22. SYVUHSTutorial Programs& Summer Programs • Wednesday 5 – 8 PM in Library • Lunch tutoring (check website) • College summer programs • Volunteer opportunities • Internships • Summer work

23. Choosing Classes for Senior Year • Begin by meeting all graduation requirements • Know and understand college admissions requirements • All students must have full schedule • Some ROP classes have OJT requirements, allowing students to have a free 5th or 6th period • Inquire about college courses such as Allan Hancock College • Final schedule opportunities won’t be known until later in the Spring (budget, choices, etc. impact entire schedule)

24. SYHS GUIDANCE WEBSITE

25. Thank you for coming.