College Counselors: Ms. Koch (last names A-F) Mr. Burke (last names G-O) Dr. Merchain (last names P-Z)

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1 Senior Parent Meeting September 20, 2016 College Counselors: Ms. Koch (last names A-F) Mr. Burke (last names G-O) Dr. Merchain (last names P-Z)

2 Today s Agenda Introduce College Counselors Review information from Senior Class Meeting Naviance College Applications Letters of Recommendation Important Dates

3 Counseling Department Guidance Counselors: Ms. Luyks & Mrs. Torres Resources Specialists: Ms. Perez Academic Advisors: 9th Grade Sr. Janet 10th Grade Mrs. Haley College Counselors 11th & 12th Grades: Ms. Koch (Last Names A-F) Mr. Burke (Last Names G-O) Dr. Merchain (Last Names P-Z)

4 Senior Class Meeting Reviewed College Applications including Use full legal name (transcripts) Deadlines Importance of checking school SAT, ACT & Subject Test Naviance & Common Application Move colleges I m applying to FERPA Accounts synced Letters of Recommendation (LOR) CSU & UC do NOT need letters MOST private schools do Individual meetings Things to do, senior calendar, transcripts

5 Naviance/ Family Connection Mr. Burke updated senior class If parents can not access or lost password please contact daughter s college counselors Everything done through Naviance syncs to common app Letters of Recommendation Transcripts Applications Scholarships College visits

6 Reach Schools (dream schools) Academic credentials fall in the lower end or even below the school's average range for recently accepted students (2-4) Would be happy to attend & visited the campus Colleges offer major Student has fulfilled required coursework Test Scores are at or above the average Unweighted GPA is at or above the average Submit application by the deadline Meet ALL requirements for admissions (Princeton Review, 2016)

7 Target Schools Academic credentials fall well within the in the school's average range for recently accepted students; no guarantees (3-6) Would be happy to attend & visited the campus Colleges offers major (is it impacted?) Student meets all the requirements for recommended coursework Test Scores are at or above the average Unweighted GPA is at or above the average You have taken the average number of Honors/AP courses Submit application by the deadline Meet ALL requirements for admissions (Princeton Review, 2016)

8 Safety Schools Academic credentials exceed the school's average range for recently accepted students; no guarantees; reasonably certain you would be admitted (3-4) Would be happy to attend & visited the campus Colleges offers major & reviewed graduation requirements Student meets all the requirements for recommended coursework Test Scores are significantly above the average Unweighted GPA is significantly above the average You have taken the average number of Honors/AP courses Submit application by the deadline Meet ALL requirements for admissions (Princeton Review, 2016)

9 Common Application Common App allows the student to create more than one application. Upload personal essays Uploading ACT and/or SAT scores Students can obtain fee waivers through the College Board, and National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC). Make sure your daughter has linked her common app to her Naviance account.

10 CSU Mentor FALL 2017 ADMISSION PERIOD BEGINS OCTOBER 1 - The initial application period for admission to the Fall 2017 term begins on October 1, The priority deadline to apply for Fall 2017 admission as an undergraduate student is November 30, 2016 and may vary for international and graduate students. Please check specific campuses and departments for international and graduate deadlines. - Matching Assistance: tab is available for students to see campus requirements, enrollment, housing, and degrees that are offered. - Testing information: CSU campuses use either the ACT or the SAT in the calculation of your eligibility. CSU PLACEMENT TESTS FOR NEW STUDENTS - The CSU requires you to take the English Placement Test (EPT) and the Entry Level Mathematics (ELM) exam prior to enrollment in the CSU unless you are exempt by means of scores earned on other appropriate assessment tests such as the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) exams in English and Mathematics, the SAT, ACT, or Advanced Placement (AP) tests.

11 UC System

12 SJHS College Counselors Are transparent as possible Explain Reach, Target & Safety schools Cannot guarantee entrance to particular schools Will ALWAYS support parents and students Recognize parents are the primary educators

13 UC System BIG increase in applicants low acceptances UC School Avg GPA # of applicants # of accepted Berkeley ,782 out of this 14 SJHS 11,820 out of this 4 SJHS Irvine ,515 out of this 41 SJHS 24,890 out of this 17 SJHS Los Angeles ,537 out of this 42 SJHS 16,059 out of this 6 SJHS San Diego ,448 out of this 40 SJHS 24,449 out of this 18 SJHS Santa Barbara ,111 out of this 28 SJHS 26,337 out of this 3 SJHS

14 CSU System Increase in applicants low acceptances CSU Avg./ Min. GPA # of applicants # of accepted Long Beach 3.67 / 2.63 GPA 60,498 out of this 84 SJHS 4,200 out of this 58 SJHS Dominguez 3.25 / 2.05 GPA 16,800 out of this 15 SJHS 8,272 out of this 5 SJHS Fullerton 3.83 / 2.92 GPA 40,995 out of this 35 SJHS 18,212 out of this 14 SJHS Los Angeles 3.54 / 2.41 GPA 31,013 out of this 23 SJHS 18,941 out of this 10 SJHS Pomona 3.82 / 2.98 GPA 32,803 out of this 17 SJHS 17,061 out of this 11 SJHS

15 Private Colleges College Avg GPA # of applicants # of accepted % acceptance rate Boston College ,223 7, % LMU ,117 6, % Grand Canyon University ,279 out of this 5 SJHS 3,651 out of this 3 SJHS 32.37%

16 Trade School or Community College Requirements: A desire to do the job High School Diploma

17 Key Factors in Admissions Decisions Grades in college prep courses Overall grades Strength of curriculum Essay/ writing sample Test scores (SAT, ACT, Subject test) Teacher recommendation Student s demonstrated interest in school Counselor recommendation Extra curricular activities

18 Letters of Recommendation Must be from a Classroom Teacher If major is Math and/or Science If major English and/or History Ask teacher EARLY and then Request through Naviance Upload resume Counselors will also write one on behalf of students

19 College Fair & College Talks SJHS College Fair Flynn 7:00-8:30 pm, Monday, October 3rd College Talks Meet the college representatives Bring parents/ friends Check schedule Naviance, SJHS website, Senior Google page Sign up in advance on Family Connection/Naviance We need parent permission slip to release transcripts for applications & scholarships

20 Additional Information Counselor's Newsletter - Monthly on website Parent Meetings will be recorded and online - Also in spanish Parent packet online Senior Google page - Daughter s should have access