College Planning Night for Juniors and their Parents Presented by Saugus Counselors Mrs. Sherry Kunda Mrs. Gail Gasbarro January 28, 2016
Master Plan Visions HIGH SCHOOLS Percent Eligible for Admission to Public Higher Education 100% 12.5% 33.3% 100% UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA 2.4 COMMUNITY COLLEGES 2.0 Minimum grade point average for transfer to 4-year institution CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
UC/CSU a-g Subject Requirements a. History/Social Science - 2 years b. English - 4 years c. Mathematics - 3 years (4 years recommended) d. Laboratory Science - 2 years (3 years recommended) e. Language Other Than English - 2 years (3 years recommended) f. Visual and Performing Arts - 1 year g. College Preparatory Elective - 1 year UC-approved course lists for California high schools are available online at www.ucop.edu/doorways
GPA Requirement UC/CSU GPA All a-g classes taken after the ninth grade D and F grades must be made up Private College GPA All courses taken starting in ninth grade UC 3.0 Minimum GPA Must meet eligibility with SAT I or ACT + subject test (SAT II) scores CSU 2.0 Minimum GPA 2.0 to 3.0 Must meet eligibility with SAT I or ACT scores 3.0 and higher qualifies with any SAT I or ACT score
SAT/ACT Test Requirements UC System Requires: CSU System Requires: SAT I or ACT plus writing (Best of one sitting) *Two SAT II Subject Tests in two different subject areas *eliminated as a requirement, but still highly recommended SAT I or ACT SAT Writing scores are not used Can combine scores from different test dates
Upcoming 2016 Test Dates SAT I January 23* March 5** May 7 June 4 October November December *old version of test ** new test www.collegeboard.com ACT February 6 April 9 June 11 September October December www.actstudent.org
SAT/ACT Strategies 1. Take each test at least once, and repeat the one you did better on one or two more times. 2. Start spring of 11 th grade year, and take the test you did better on at least once in fall of 12 th grade 3. For admissions purposes, the last date to take the SAT or ACT is December of the 12 th grade year. Some schools, i.e. Cal Poly, Long Beach State and SDSU, prefer the testing to be complete by November of 12 th grade UC-approved course lists for California high schools are available online at www.ucop.edu/doorways
10 University of California Campuses Berkeley Davis Irvine Los Angeles Merced (Opened 2005) Riverside San Diego Santa Barbara Santa Cruz San Francisco (Medical only)
UC Admission Requirements All applicants who meet minimum requirements will receive a comprehensive review of their application. 11 of the 15 a-g courses by the end of 11th grade 3.0 minimum GPA (weighted, capped) ACT plus writing or the SAT plus writing 9
Tips for Students Presenting Themselves in the Application Carefully complete the application: Tell us everything they want us to know Major(s) of interest, if decided Family background Participation in activities Use transcript(s) don t guess about grades Avoid abbreviations/acronyms All of these tips provide context and clarity
Personal Statement Prompts Applicants are asked to respond to two prompts: Describe the world you come from for example, your family, community or school and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations. Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes you proud and how does it relate to the person you are? Word count: 1,000 words total no more 11
ELC Process and Outcomes UC letter encouraging top students from each participating high school to apply is sent in September Top 9 percent from participating high school GPA calculated after a student applies for admission Students know instantly if they qualify for ELC For ELC applicants: If not admitted to campus choice, they will be offered a spot at another campus. 12
UC Comprehensive Review 1. GPA 2. SAT/ACT scores 3. Performance in & number of a-g courses above the minimum requirement 4. Number of honors and AP courses 5. ELC (Top 9% of Junior Class) 6. Academic quality of senior year 7. Academics relative to our school
8. Outstanding performance in a subject area 9. Achievements in special projects 10. Improvement in academic performance 11. Special talents, achievements & awards 12. Participation in special school events, projects or programs 13. Accomplishments in light of the student's life experiences and special circumstances. 14. Geographic location
23 Campuses comprise the California State University System
CSU Admissions Eligibility No change to admissions eligibility High school graduation A-G completion Eligibility index 1/3 of CSU campuses admit freshman applicants based only on CSU eligibility We encourage all students to take SAT or ACT
Campus/Program Impaction Campuses fall into 3 categories: Admit using CSU eligibility Campus impaction (freshman/transfer) Impacted in all programs (all majors) Most campuses have at least one impacted major/program Typically impacted at upper-division level Students must meet criteria such as GPA in specific core/major prep courses, cumulative GPA, or a combination of factors
CSU Eligibility vs. Selection All students who meet CSU entrance requirements are eligible to apply for admission. Other campuses are not impacted for general admission, but are impacted for specific majors. Also, due to the budget situation, there might be more impacted campuses every year.
Eligibility vs. Selection All students who meet UC or CSU entrance requirements are eligible to apply for admission. From the pool of eligible applicants, campuses select the students they accept for admission. Non-impacted campuses accept all eligible students: Bakersfield Channel Islands Dominguez Hills East Bay Maritime Academy Monterey Bay Stanislaus UC Merced Northridge (Local Service Area Guarantee)
How to apply to UC and CSU? University of California Application website opens August 1st of the 12 th grade year Online applications can be submitted November 1st to 30th of 12 th grade Cost to apply - $70 per campus as of 2015 Where to apply? www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply Cal State University Application website opens October 1 st Online applications can be submitted October 1 to November 30 th of the 12 th grade year Cost to apply - $55 per campus as of 2015 Where to apply? www.csumentor.edu
Private Colleges & Universities Have varying requirements & application deadlines Most require counselor/teacher recommendations Contact the campus online for specific information or www.commonapp.org californiacolleges.edu
Letters of Recommendation Only Private Colleges accept letters of recommendation UC/CSU-UC may require letters of recommendation-csu does not Must be requested from the teacher or counselor A three week notification prior to the deadline for admission is appreciated Remember that your teacher/counselor does not write letters during winter break
Helpful Strategy; Apply to: A few schools that are a reach per your GPA and SAT scores The majority of your schools should have their average GPA and SAT of admitted students be in your range Apply to one or two back up schools, such as an un-impacted CSU or UC
Private Colleges - How to apply? www.commonapp.org Once the student opens a Common App account, invite your teachers and counselor through e-mail address. Only then can teachers and counselor submit and attach their letters of recommendation to the student application. If a college does not use Common App, you can apply directly on its website
Summary of Tasks Take SAT and ACT spring of 11 th grade Visit colleges in the spring and summer Conclude SAT/ACT testing no later than December of the 12 th grade year Request recommendation letters (if needed) in August and September Complete and submit applications in October and November Attend Financial Aid Night in December
Community College Transfer Students Applications from CA community college (CC) transfer students grew by nearly 21% (28,322) UC again increased CA CC transfer enrollment target by 500 22,850 CA CC transfer students offered admission CA CC enrollment target: 13,900 26
UC and CSU Welcome Transfer Students More than 90% of admitted transfer students are CA CC students Each year, transfer students receive one-third of UC bachelor s degrees Seven campuses offer Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) programs Transfer Preparation Paths available for UC s top 21 transfer majors: uctransfer.universityofcalifornia.edu 27
NAVIANCE The one stop shop for your college search needs website Access Naviance from the school Login student ID number & DOB Features: Personality Type Career Interest Finder Cluster Finder Supermatch College Finder College transcripts must be ordered through Naviance: for out of state public schools see your counselor.
All students can afford to attend college They must: Apply for college admission in November File a FAFSA and a Cal Grant GPA verification form by March 2 Provide documentation to the financial aid office as requested Expect to borrow and work part time
How to Apply for Financial Aid FAFSA: used to calculate eligibility for needbased financial aid and for federal student and parent loans GPA VERIFICATION FORM: collects GPA information for Cal Grant awards (completed by school) California schools only.
EAP in SPRING 2016 CAASPP testing-all Juniors will participate. In CAASPP, no extra EAP questions, no separate essay. Student reports to school by July 31 st. Report to parents by start of school Students will need to release results to CSU/Community College
Understanding the Standards Standard exceeded -Ready for English/Math college level coursework -Exempt from taking CSU s English/Math Placement exams(ept,elm). -May enroll directly in college credit course. -Enrollment in CSU s Early Start not required. Standard met -Conditionally Ready for English/Math college level coursework -Exempt from taking placement but must enroll in Early Start Program
Standards cont d Standard Nearly Met: -Not yet demonstrating readiness for college coursework in English/Math. -Must take CSU s English/Math placement exam(ept, ELM) -Must enroll in CSU s Early Start program. Standard Not Met : -Not ready for college level coursework -Must take CSU s English/Math placement exams(ept,elm) -Must enroll in CSU s Early Start Program.
Conditionally Ready Status: Student MUST score Conditionally Ready(standard met) to take senior level class to clear Condition 1. English-take year long class with C or better. A. ERWC or AP Literature 2. Math- take year long class with C or better and has prerequisite of Alg. II A. Stats, Pre-calculus, AP class Students that fail to clear Condition will be required to take EPT/ELM as condition of admission
Closing Plan now for what you will be doing after high school Take advantage of the resources you have here at Saugus High Remember that there are many options available to you after high school