Senior College Night

1. “Decisions Determine Destiny” October 2, 2013 University City High School Presenters: Sherryl Godfrey Michelle Barnier Naomi Paige Teem Osborn Senior College Night

2. AGENDA Naviance Parent Resources-Collegeboard Private Colleges California Community Colleges University of California System California State University System Financial Aid

3. What is Naviance? Naviance is... a program provided by our school district. It is a management system for all students to create, organize and save many types of documents and job or university applications, along with seeing posted notices about updated university and career news. They can explore their personality type, career interests, and post-high school educational opportunities including colleges and trade or technical schools.

4. BENEFITS: • Student and parent access to important student data, such as GPA, SAT scores, etc. • *Please make sure the school has an ACCURATE email address for mass communications. • ALL COMMON APPLICATIONS completed through Naviance • ALL LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION sent through Naviance • Transcript requests

5. Go to the University City High School website www.sandi.net/universitycity and scroll down the left side of the main page. Sign in! Click on “NavianceLog in”

6. Family Connections This is what you will see when the Naviance link is opened: email Students’ “email” is actually their school ID number. The password will be given to them is their netbooks username and password if they have one. If not, they will need to see our school site computer go-to guy, Javier Gonzalez in the computer lab, Room 229.

7. How to apply to college This is the first site you see after logging in. First you need to click on the “about me” tab. Check your email when you see this Check out any new messages for you Here

8. Completing the Brag Packet Click on “Counseling Corner”

9. There’s even some questions for parents to fill out! Here is where you get to tell us all the wonderful things about your son/daughter!”

10. Student of ALL ages can benefit with helpful tips and suggestions on how to access resources available online and in their schools.

12. Valuable resource for parents and students! There are many links available to assist you with any questions you have about college

13. No matter what your child’s age, it’s never too late to PLAN!

14. Private Colleges

15. Private Colleges: • Require letters of recommendation • The Common Application is used by over 500 private colleges (Cornell, Stanford, USD, Yale-etc.) www.commonapp.org • If the private school does not use the Common Applicationmeet with your counselor • Application fees vary from institution • the standard fee range is $50 - 70

16. Recommendation Requests • Read Instructions and Criteria carefully for each application • Provide Information - Brag Packets • -Located on the UCHS website under “Counselor’s Corner” • Allow at least three school weeks (Deadline is Monday, December 2nd , 2013)

17. Transcripts • All transcripts for all universities/colleges will be sent through Naviance. • Students please check your Naviance account before you visit the registrar. Any changes made after submission must be done in person. • You MUST tell the registrar when you want transcripts submitted! • Make sure your list of colleges in Naviance is accurate!!! If students don’t update, we won’t know where to send the transcripts and the applications could be in jeopardy. • Transcript requests are due NOVEMBER 21ST !

18. California Community Colleges (CCC)

19. The Benefits of this Option? • Cost • A great place for students who have not met UC/CSU freshmen admission requirements • No SAT or ACT • No letters of recommendation or essay required

20. Transfer Minimum GPA to apply to a UC school is a 3.5 for California residents. Minimum GPA to apply to a CSU school is a 3.0 for California residents. 1st time Freshman The average GPA of a student entering UCSD as a freshman is a 4.00 The average GPA of a student entering SDSU as a freshman is a 3.78 Transfer vs. Freshman Applicant

21. Transfer Programs • Students complete the courses required for lower division major preparation and general education at the CCC • Applicants from CCC’s are given priority in the UC and CSU’s transfer student admissions • Seven campuses offer Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) programs • Davis, Irvine, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, Santa Barbara, & Santa Cruz

22. Transfer Admission Guarantees (TAG)2nd chance for a First choice School • UC Davis - GPA varies • UC Santa Cruz - 3.0 GPA • UC Santa Barbara - 3.0 GPA • UC Irvine - 3.0 GPA • UC Riverside - GPA varies • SDSU - GPA varies by major • Private – Requirements vary

23. How it works: Occupational Programs • Apprenticeship (SDGE, SD Trolley, Associated Builders & Contractors) • Certification (Dental Asst., Culinary, X-ray Technician, etc.) • Employment (Fire Academy, Law Enforcement, Computer Programs etc.)

24. Community College Options • Miramar Community College representative will visit UCHS in spring • Many Community Colleges offer housing • Marymount College, Palos Verdes • Columbia College, Sonora • College of the Redwoods, Eureka • Santa Barbara Community College

25. Community College Options (cont) • College search available on the internet assist.org californiacolleges.edu cccapply.org sdccd.edu

26. California State University

27. Minimum Entrance Requirements • History/ Social Science - 2 years • English - 4 years C. Mathematics - 3 years (4 yrs recommended) D. Laboratory Science - 2 years (3 yrs recommended) E. Foreign Language - 2 years (3 yrs recommended) F. Visual and Performing Arts - 1 year G. College Preparatory Electives - 1 year Credits Complete all A-G Requirements= 30 credits Complete all A-G Requirements and what is recommended= 36 credits Number of credits needed to graduate from UCHS = 44 credits

28. Eligibility Index (High School GPA x 800) + SAT Reasoning = Eligibility Index (High School GPA x 200) + (10 x ACT Score) = Eligibility Index

29. If you have a 3.0 you automatically qualify regardless of SAT/ACT score

30. CSU FRESHMAN PROFILE 2013

31. CSU Application tips: • www.csumentor.edu • $55 per application • Make a copy for your records • Filing period October 1 - November 30

33. The University of California

35. UC FRESHMAN PROFILE 2013 Needs revision

36. Minimum Entrance Requirements • History/ Social Science - 2 years • English - 4 years • Mathematics - 3 years (4 yrs recommended) • Laboratory Science - 2 years (3 yrs recommended) • Foreign Language - 2 years (3 yrs recommended) • Visual and Performing Arts - 1 year • College Preparatory Electives - 1 year Credits Complete all A-G Requirements= 30 credits Complete all A-G Requirements and what is recommended= 36 credits Number of credits needed to graduate = 44 credits

37. Test Requirements for Fall 2014 Applicants ACT with Writing or SAT Reasoning Test and SAT Subject Tests not required, but are recommended for certain majors, check individual colleges for requirements UC uses highest ACT with Writing /SAT Reasoning score from a single test administration 37

38. Academic Criteria • Academic Grade Point Average (10-12 weighted without PE) • Quality of performance relative to educational opportunities at your school • Number of AP and honors courses taken • Quality of senior year program • Test Scores (SAT and/or ACT) • Circumstances unique to the student • Leadership • Special talents • Community service • Life experiences and challenges

39. PERSONAL STATEMENT PROMPT PROMPT #1 Describe the world you come from – for example your family, your community, your 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 make you proud and how does it relate to the person you are?

40. Financial Aid: What All Students Need to Know “Financing college costs”

41. Sources • Federal - grants and loans • California - CALGRANTS • Colleges - scholarships and grants • Scholarships –local and national • Family - EFC contribution and loans • Students – work study, savings, job ,loans

42. How Do Students Apply? File a FAFSA and GPA Verification from January 1 to March 2

43. fafsa.gov • Built-in edits • 2 - 3 days processing • Online assistance • Immediate confirmation • Electronic signature • www.fafsa.gov

44. Types of Application Forms • Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) • GPA Verification Form (students will get the form in January) • College Scholarship Service (CSS) Profile for private schools

45. Financial Aid Checklist for Seniors

46. Financial Aid NightJanuary 8, 20146:00 - 7:00 pm

47. SCHOLARSHIPS UCHS WEBSITE Please check the website once a week for scholarship updates. Scholarships are found under Counseling Corner www.sandi.net/universitycity

48. SCHOLARSHIPS!! Click on “Counseling Corner”

49. Scholarship links are here

50. NCAA ELIGIBILITY • Sign up during your Junior Year. • Work hard to get the best grades possible. • Take classes that match your high school’s List of NCAA Courses. The NCAA Eligibility Center will only use approved courses to certify your initial eligibility. Access the NCAA website www.eligibilitycenter.organd click on the “Resources” link at the top of the screen.