Welcome to Senior College Information Night 2013!

1. Welcome to Senior College Information Night 2013! • Presented by Kyle Kassebaum, Katie Paulsen, Sheila Souder, & Molly Yasuda, Counselors, and Lisa Neumaier, College & Career Specialist • Please feel free to ask as many questions as possible so we can support the goals of each student.

2. What You Should be Doing Right Now • Have college list narrowed down • Request letters of recommendation from counselor and teachers if required • Check deadlines and complete applications • Begin writing essays • Sign up for SAT and/or ACT • Investigate financial aid and scholarship opportunities

3. Naviance Family Connection • Naviance will help students: • Access information about colleges of interest to you • Review profiles and compare yourself to Drake grads • Review the list of college reps visiting Drake this fall • Keep up-to-date with important announcements and scholarship opportunities

4. Directions for Logging On • Go to www.connection.naviance.com/drake • See Lisa Neumaier with any password issues • Parents can access Naviance using Naviance Family Connection • Parents were given their own access to Naviance Family Connection, but can contact Lisa Neumaier if they forgot their password

5. Colleges I’m Thinking About

6. Applying to CSU’s

7. California State University • Communication takes place through student portal accounts • Applications can be submitted between 10/1 and 11/30 • It is your responsibility to send in SAT/ACT scores. The College Board code for CSU is 3594 • Check account regularly (1-2 times a week) for admission status and if admitted to monitor steps for enrollment • If students miss any deadlines they will lose their admissions spot • Maintain the same level eligibility index throughout senior year or risk offer of admission getting rescinded – no D’s • CSU’s do not accept letters of recommendation

8. CSU con’t. ELM (Entry-Level Mathematics Test) and EPT (English Placement Test) Students can take these tests at their local CSU campus No summer work after high school graduation will be accepted to meet admissions criteria Any summer courses taken at COM will make you a transfer applicant, not a freshman applicant

9. Eligibility Index The Eligibility Index is a combination of test scores & GPA required to meet minimum eligibility requirements (GPA for A-G classes) x 800 + SAT = 2900 or higher (GPA for A-G classes) x 200 + (10 x ACT) = 694 or higher The CSU does not use the SAT Writing score for admission purposes; The ACT Writing score is not considered in the composite score All SAT & ACT scores are the student’s responsibility to send For more information on the CSU system: www.calstate.edu For application to CSU: www.csumentor.edu

10. Applying to UC’s

11. University of California • Application opens October 1 and can be submitted November 1-30 • Arrange to have official SAT/ACT score reports sent to one UC campus by December 2013 • Do not send transcripts to the UC campuses when applying • It is critical to maintain strong grades through senior year • Email is primary source of communication from UC’s • UC does not accept letters of recommendation

12. Comprehensive Review Factors: • Campuses draw from 14 academic and personal factors approved by University faculty, including: • Academic GPA in all A-G courses, minimum 3.00 weighted GPA in 10th and 11th grade • Scores on the ACT with writing or SAT Reasoning (must be taken by senior year) • Content of and performance in courses beyond minimum A-G requirements • Number of and performance in UC-approved honors and AP courses • Identified by UC as being ranked in top 9% of class • Quality of senior-year schedule • Quality of academic performance relative to educational opportunities at high school

13. Review Factors con’t. • Outstanding performance in one or more academic subject areas • Outstanding work in one or more special projects in an academic field of study • Recent, marked improvement in academic performance • Special talents, skills, achievements and awards in a particular field (visual or performing arts, athletics, writing, leadership, etc.…..) • Completion of special projects within the high school curriculum or in conjunction with special school event • Academic achievement in light of difficult life experiences or special circumstances • Location of a student’s secondary school and residence

14. 2014 Freshman Admission UC Updates

15. Davis UC Updates • Overall Admit Rate: 21% • Average GPA: 18 • Average SAT: 2076 • Average ACT: 31 Other Info: • Fall 2014 Outreach Events online at: admissions.berkeley.edu • SAT subject tests recommended for College of Chemistry and Engineering majors • New Major: Sustainable Environmental Design Overall Admit Rate: 39% Average GPA: 4.07 Average SAT: 1906 Average ACT: 28 Other Info: Welcome Center is now open Berkeley

16. Los Angeles UC Updates con’t. • Overall Admit Rate: 39% • Average GPA: 4.03 • Average SAT: 1854 • Average ACT: 27 Other Info: • New admission site: www.admissions.uci.edu • New Majors: Cognitive Sciences and Human Biology • Overall Admit Rate: 18% • Average GPA: 4.15 • Average SAT: 2052 • Average ACT: 30 Other Info: • New Majors: Financial Actuarial Mathematics and Film & Television • SAT subject test highly recommended for School of Engineering Irvine

17. Riverside UC Updatescon’t. • Overall Admit Rate: 74% • Average GPA: 3.59 • Average SAT: 1634 • Average ACT: 23 Other Info: • Offers more individual attention • Freshman year housing guaranteed • New Majors: English and Spanish Overall Admit Rate: 62% Average GPA: 3.72 Average SAT: 1720 Average ACT: 25 Other Info: 1000 students on waitlist given admissions offers New Major: Cell and Molecular Biology Merced

18. UC Updates con’t. San Diego Santa Barbara • Overall Admit Rate: 33% • Average GPA: 4.11 • Average SAT: 1993 • Average ACT: 29 • Other Info: • 4 engineering majors are impacted: Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Aerospace, and Mechanical • New Major: Public Health • Overall Admit Rate: 39% • Average GPA: 4.01 • Average SAT: 1915 • Average ACT: 28 • Other Info: • College of Creative Studies requires supplemental application-selection by faculty • College of Engineering selection by major • Science majors should declare a major • SAT Subject recommendations: • Engineering: Math Level 2 • Creative Studies: Major related exam

19. UC Updates con’t. Santa Cruz • Overall Admit Rate: 49% • Average GPA: 3.84 • Average SAT: 1793 • Average ACT: 26 • Other Info: • “A university with a conscience” • Commitment to public service

20. Applying to Private Colleges & Out of State Public

21. Private Colleges/Out of State Publics Some private colleges and most out-of-state public institutions have their own online applications Visit college websites to find their specific requirements to apply and their application deadlines Some neighboring states participate in the Western Undergraduate Exchange Check out www.wue.wiche.edu for more information

22. Common Application • Invite your counselor and teachers to complete letters of recommendation • We encourage you to waive your right to see the teacher/counselor letter of recommendation • Alert counselor/teachers of any early admission deadlines • Notify colleges of any change in courses or grade issues • Your counselor will upload your transcript to the application • College of Marin transcripts are student’s responsibility to obtain

23. Letters of Recommendation • Adhere to counselor/teacher’s deadlines and alert them to any early application deadlines • Complete counselor Letter of Recommendation packet online • Email or give information to counselor/teacher in person • Parents – your input is greatly appreciated!

24. Letters of Recommendation con’t. • Requirements at most private schools • UC/CSU’s do NOT require letters of recommendation nor accept them • Schools that ask for only two teacher recommendations want you to send only two teacher letters

25. Personal Statement/College Essay • UC prompts available at http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/personal-statement/index.html • Common application prompts and supplemental essay information available at www.commonapp.org • Importance of student’s voice - this may be the only time an admission officer gets to know YOU.

26. Application Workshop Dates • Tues, October 15 3:20 pm • Wed, October 16 2:40 pm • Mon, October 28 3:20 pm • Tues, October 29 3:20 pm • Thurs, November 7 3:20 pm • Wed, November 13 2:40 pm • Students should bring their social security number and a copy of their transcript to each workshop

27. Essay Writing Workshop Dates • Fri, September 27 10:00 am • Fri, October 4 10:00 am • Fri, October 4 1:15 pm (only available for seniors with a free 6th period) • Wed, October 9 1:15 pm (only available for seniors with a free 6th period) All of these workshops will take place in the College & Career Center and are limited to 15 students per session. Students must sign up through Naviance at least one day prior to the workshop.

28. College visits still to come . . . • Colorado State University, Arizona State University, University of Colorado @Boulder, Saint Martin’s University, Elon University, Scripps College, University of Portland, University of Colorado @Colorado Springs, University of San Francisco, Northeastern University, Western Oregon University, University of Puget Sound, Skidmore College, University of Chicago, University of Denver, Stanford University, Lehigh University, Willamette University, Saint Michael’s College, Goucher College, Quest University Canada, Seattle University, New York University, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Oregon State University, Southern Oregon University, Pacific University, California Institute of the Arts, Santa Clara University, Haverford College, University of Oregon, University of Montana, Missoula, Whittier College, UCSB, Beloit College, Maryland Institute College of Art, Emory University, Whitman College, University of Michigan, USC, Occidental College, College of Idaho, University of Vermont, University of Arizona, Tulane University, Boston University, Santa Fe University of Art & Design, Southwestern University, George Washington University, Hendrix College, Hofstra University, Vanderbilt University, Franklin College Switzerland, The Evergreen State College, University of Washington, Sarah Lawrence College, Syracuse University, Dominican University of California • The list changes regularly . . . So check Naviance often

29. Sign Up for a College Visit • Sign up for college visits in Naviance, then print out your confirmation email to use as a pass

30. After Submitting Applications Pay attention to all communications from colleges and follow their instructions re: portals, etc. Only pay a deposit at one college Request final transcript to be sent only to the college you plan on attending Maintain same level of academics – finish strong! It is very important to complete your Senior Survey in May

31. Financial Aid Parent Night Please come to our Financial Aid Parent Night on: October 8, 2013 5:30 pm Student Center

32. Community College The process for applying to a community college takes place in the spring of your senior year Placement tests are required prior to registering for classes at a community college Both College of Marin and Santa Rosa Junior College will visit Drake in the spring for an Orientation. Dates TBA. The UC Transfer Admission Guarantee (T.A.G.) program is still in place. For more information, visit: http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/transfer/guarantee/

33. Please continue to ask questions throughout the college application process. We are here to work together toward a common goal of success for all students. Drake’s Counseling Staff: Jolie Jacobs, Counseling Secretary & Registrar Kyle Kassebaum, Counselor Lisa Neumaier, College & Career Specialist Katie Paulsen, Counselor Sheila Souder, Counselor Molly Yasuda, Counselor