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AGENDA FOR TODAY Opening Session Graduation Requirements Spring Registration/Course Selection General College Planning Information UC Admissions Information CSU Admissions Information Private/Out of State Community College - Transfer/Certificate Programs

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 40 CREDITS ENGLISH 20 CREDITS OF MATH TO INCLUDE ALGEBRA 1 OR MATH 1 20 CREDITS SCIENCE 10 CREDITS WORLD HISTORY 10 CREDITS US HISTORY 5 CREDITS POLITICAL SCIENCE/ 5 CREDITS ECONOMICS 10 CREDITS OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE OR VISUAL/PERFORMING ART 20 CREDITS PE 5 CREDITS OF HEALTH ADDITIONAL ELECTIVE COURSES TO TOTAL 215 CREDITS

PLANNING YOUR SENIOR YEAR PROGRAM Seniors MUST carry at least 5 classes for the entire school year. They may have 5 classes at minimum oncampus in the fall, and can have 4 classes on campus and one class off-campus in the spring. Course selection begins in March. A part time job may allow a student to enroll in community work experience as one of the 5 classes for second semester (40 hours = 1 credit.) Yes, the senior year does count! Summer School IUSD Summer School registration will occur in April more detailed info coming soon!

12 TH GRADE CLASSES Political Science and Economics English Student choice or Health (if not yet completed) Health must be paired with another elective class (i.e. student assistant, PE, athletics, psychology or sociology, community work experience, ROP) Student choice (mathematics recommended) Student choice (lab science if selective college) Student choice (LOTE if selective college)

REGIONAL OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM Students can consider R.O.P. major and career related classes www.coastlinerop.k12.ca.us Multimedia Communications, Culinary Arts, EMT, Medical careers, Marketing, Video Game Design, Website Design, Careers in Education, Sports Medicine, Music Technology, Dental Assistant, Business Internship, Hotel and Tourism, Computer Graphics, Automotive Technology, Retail Sales, Animal Health Care, Accounting and more!!!! See the ROP Coordinator in the Counseling Office for an updated ROP course list.

POST HIGH SCHOOL OPTIONS Community Colleges- Transfer & Certificate Programs 4 Year California School: CSU/UC Private/Out-of-State Universities Specialty Colleges/Schools Military Gap Year

A-G TERMINOLOGY In order to be eligible to apply to a CSU/UC school or many private or out-of-state 4 year colleges, students must complete minimum admissions requirements which are called a-g courses. Studies also show that by completing these requirements, the success rate is higher for students who want to transfer from a community college to a four year college. **4-year university bound students must pass all a-g courses with grades C or higher. **D or F grades in required a-g courses may need to be remediated

4 YEAR COLLEGE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS A-G COURSEWORK MINIMUM REQUIRED COURSES a History/Social Science (2 years) b English (4 years college prep English) c Math (3 years through Alg 2 or Math 3, rec. 4 years) d Lab Science (2 years, rec. 3 rd )* e World Language (2 years, rec. 3 rd for UC) f Visual and Performing Arts (1 year) g College Prep Elective (1 year) *Coordinated Science 1 & Biology For CSU *Biology & Chemistry or Physics For UC

LOOKING BEYOND THE NAME: FINDING THE RIGHT SCHOOL FOR ME

SELECTION CRITERIA LOCATION Distance from Home School Setting (Urban, Rural) Location and Size of Nearest City Weather ACADEMICS Your Major Offered Special Requirements Accreditation Student-Faculty Ratio Typical Class Size HOUSING Residence Hall Types and Sizes Food Plan Fees On / Off Campus SIZE Enrollment Physical Size of Campus ENVIRONMENT Co-ed, Male, Female ADMISSION PROFILE Average Test Scores, GPA, Rank COLLEGE EXPENSES Tuition / Fees Room & Board Estimated Total Budget Percent Received Aid Scholarships

SELECTION CRITERIA FACILITIES Academic Recreational Other JOB PLACEMENT SERVICES Availability ACTIVITIES Clubs Organizations Greek Life Athletics Intramurals Other CONTACT WITH PERSON WHO HAS ATTENDED THIS SCHOOL Their opinion TYPE OF SCHOOL State University Private College Military Academy Community College Trade School Religious/Non Religious

HOW TO BEGIN YOUR COLLEGE SEARCH! Naviance SuperMatch College Search Naviance Scattergrams College Visits to WHS Campus Visits Visit the College & Career Center see Ms. Lancaster Internet (i.e., US News & World Report Best Business Programs)

FINDING THE RIGHT SCHOOL FOR ME! First, begin with a list of potential schools. On average, students are selecting 8-10 universities. A recommended guideline is to have: 2-3 Reach Schools (10%-20% chance of admission) Within striking distance of GPA and test scores Many factors are used in identifying admission 3-4 Match or Target Schools (70%-80% chance of admission) GPA and Test Scores fall within or slightly above the school s average 1-2 Safety Schools (90%-100% chance of admission) GPA and Test Scores above the school s average

CLASS OF 2016 POST HIGH SCHOOL PLANS 15% Attend the University of California 8% Attend the California State University 14% Attend a Private University 7% Attend an Out-of-State Public University 49% Attend a Community College or Technical School 2% Attend international universities 5% Other: Military, Work, Gap Year, or Undecided

Class of 2016-CSU Admission Data CSU School Applied Admitted % Admitted 2016/ Avg GPA Fullerton 105 76 72% 3.51 Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 84 35 42% 3.94 Long Beach 69 38 55% 3.77 San Diego 56 22 39% 3.75 Cal Poly Pomona 46 31 67% San Francisco 21 16 76% San Jose 18 10 56% Sonoma 7 5 71% Chico 6 4 67% Northridge 6 1 17% Fresno 5 1 20% San Marcos 5 2 40% Los Angeles 4 3 75% Monterey Bay 3 1 33% Channel Islands 2 2 100% Dominguez Hills 2 1 50% Sacramento 2 2 100% Bakersfield 1 0 0% East Bay 1 1 100% Stanislaus 1 1 100% Humboldt 1 1 100% Cal Maritime 1 1 100% San Bernardino 0 0 0% ***As a reminder, schools listed in red are the most impacted Cal States at every level and in every major. These are the top schools WHS students are applying to!!

Class of 2016-UC Admission Data UC School Admitted Applied % Admitted 2016/ Avg GPA Irvine 73 159 46% 4.10 San Diego 51 139 37% 4.26 Los Angeles 27 138 20% 4.32 Santa Barbara 53 106 50% 4.07 Berkeley 29 95 31% 4.30 Davis 39 84 46% 4.11 Riverside 54 61 89% 3.76 Santa Cruz 30 41 73% 3.82 Merced 14 18 78% 3.63

COLLEGE ADMISSION TESTS SAT Reasoning Test Three Parts Evidence Based Reading and Writing Math Writing Essay scored separately No Penalty for Incorrect Answers Seven/Eight Test Dates Each School Year 1600 Highest Score www.collegeboard.org ACT Five Parts English Math Science Reasoning Reading Essay (Optional) No Penalty For Incorrect Answers Six Test Dates Each School Year 36 Highest Score www.act.org

COLLEGE ADMISSION TESTS SAT Or ACT Required For College Admission Four FREE score reports are included with every registration for the SAT and ACT. There is a fee to send scores to colleges after the initial registration date. Fee waivers are available from Administration for those that meet income guidelines. A fee waiver covers the cost of taking the test, and the cost of sending the test score to four colleges. SAT SUBJECT TESTS -No longer required by the University of California (effective class of 2012) also NOT REQUIRED by most colleges but ALWAYS CHECK to make sure!

FINANCIAL AID Financial aid includes Federal Grants State Grants Work Study Campus-based Grants Federal Loans Campus-based Loans Scholarships Students and parents are the primary source of funds for post-secondary education. Ability not willingness to pay. Check out the Net Price Calculator on each school s website for information on cost of attendance.

FINANCIAL AID-SCHOLARSHIP TOOLS Visit the WHS Counseling Website for links to Scholarship search sites: http://www.woodbridgehigh.org/counseling/scholar SHIP%20RESOURCES.pdf is a resource for Scholarship and Financial Aid Information.

FINANCIAL AID FAFSA FREE Application for Federal Student Aid www.fafsa.gov Required by every college Complete with parent/guardian Link 2016 tax information to the FAFSA beginning in October Application Timeline: October March 2 nd CAL GRANT Grant from California Gov t. Financial guidelines/state established GPA All WHS students automatically considered unless family opts out. ESTABLISH A COLLEGE PLANNING BUDGET SAT-$43 w/out the essay SAT-$54.50 w/ essay ACT-$56.50 $50-$70 per college application $5 per transcript Housing deposits

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS/EVENTS Junior Classroom Workshops (through U.S. History) December 8 May 10 Specialty College and Career Fair February 15, 2:15-4:15, WHS Main Quad Students will be able to visit with community college and specialty college representatives (i.e. Culinary art schools, trade schools, art, cosmetology etc.) Local employers will also be taking applications for jobs on site during the fair.

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS/EVENTS Out of State College Fair & Understanding Financial Aid Workshop May 25, 6:00-9:00, WHS Basic financial aid information, the process to apply, deadlines, and an overview of the various types of financial aid. An introduction to RACC colleges. Admission counselors will represent colleges and universities outside the state of California. Breakout sessions How to write a college essay What are colleges looking for in applications SAT/ACT prep

The University of California 11 th Grade Presentation Class of 2018 Presented by the WHS Counseling Department

Nine undergraduate campuses state-wide: Berkeley Davis Irvine Los Angeles Merced Riverside San Diego Santa Barbara Santa Cruz (open to all students who qualify as ELC or Statewide eligible!) (6 college system: colleges.ucsd.edu) Most campuses are Highly competitive Apply broadly for best chance for acceptance Application becomes available in August Application submission window: Nov. 1 st Nov. 30 th Berkeley

Select a range of campuses even within the UC system (reach, target, safety). The University of California calls this applying broadly Consider the location and size of the campus. UC Merced has 6,300 undergraduate students, UC Riverside has over 18,000, UCLA has over 30,000 Consider majors and academic programs on each campus. For example: UC Santa Cruz offers a 3+3 BA/JD program between UCSC and UC Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco UC Berkeley offers a highly selective dual bachelors degree program in it s new Management, Entrepreneurship, & Technology Program. UC Merced, and other UC campuses, offers Pre-Health Advising in it s school of Natural Sciences for students interested in pre-med, pre dental, public health, nursing etc. UC Santa Barbara offers a college of creative studies which supports highly motivated students in research and the creation of new knowledge in 8 disciplines. A supplemental application for this program is required.

Santa Barbara Subject Requirement: Freshman applicants are required to complete a minimum of 15 yearlong "a-g" courses in grades 9-12. Seven of these courses must be taken in the last two years of high school. Seniors will self report all classes and grades on their application. a. History/social science 2 courses b. English (composition/literature in the language of instruction) c. Mathematics (including elementary algebra, geometry and intermediate algebra) d. Laboratory science (from two disciplines) e. Language other than English (foreign language) 4 courses 3 courses 2 courses 2 courses f. Visual and performing arts 1 course g. College-preparatory elective 1 course Examination Requirement: SAT or ACT with writing. SAT Subject Tests are not required but are recommended for particular majors on particular campuses Scholarship Requirement: A minimum 3.0 GPA is required and all classes must be completed with a C or higher.

All California high school seniors who fulfill the minimum requirements to apply will be entitled to a comprehensive review of their applications at each UC campus to which they apply. Academic grade point average in all completed "a-g" courses, including additional points for completed UC-certified honors courses. Scores on the ACT Plus Writing or SAT Reasoning Test. Number of, content of, and performance in academic courses beyond the minimum "a-g" requirements. Number of and performance in UC-approved honors and Advanced Placement courses. Identification by UC as being ranked in the top 9 percent of their high school class ( eligible in the local context or ELC). Quality of a student's senior-year program, as measured by the type and number of academic courses in progress or planned. Quality of their academic performance relative to the educational opportunities available in their high school. Merced

San Diego Outstanding performance in one or more academic subject areas. Outstanding work in one or more special projects in any academic field. Recent, marked improvement in academic performance, as demonstrated by academic GPA and the quality of coursework completed or in progress. Special talents, achievements and awards in a particular field, such as visual and performing arts, communication or athletic endeavors; special skills, such as demonstrated written and oral proficiency in other languages; special interests, such as intensive study and exploration of other cultures; experiences that demonstrate unusual promise for leadership, such as significant community service or significant participation in student government; or other significant experiences or achievements that demonstrate the student's promise for contributing to the intellectual vitality of a campus. Completion of special projects undertaken in the context of a student's high school curriculum or in conjunction with special school events, projects or programs. Academic accomplishments in light of a student's life experiences and special circumstances. Location of a student's secondary school and residence.

Within the pool of applicants, two categories of students will be guaranteed admission somewhere in the UC system (ELC): 1. Those who fall in the top 9 percent of all high school graduates statewide. http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/freshman/california-residents/admissions-index/ 2. Those who rank in the top 9 percent of their own high school s graduating class. Class of 2017 Top 10% = 4.23 Determination of ELC status is made by the University of California Because selectivity varies by campus due to the size and academic quality of applicant pools, a student's chance for admission will also vary by campus. For this reason, it is important for students to review all of their options and choose both carefully and broadly. Riverside

One online application to as many campus as you select. $70 per campus Fee waiver for up to 4 free campus applications is imbedded in the online application. Have handy: transcript(s), SAT/ACT results, social security number, or immigration status and visa information, credit card Application guide is available on UC website Davis

8 Questions Student will select and respond to 4 (no more, no less) Each response must be no longer than 350 words. Not essays no story telling just answer the question. http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/personalquestions/freshman/ Tip of the day: students should write their responses over the summer they ll be glad they did!! Santa Cruz

I want to apply broadly, but how do I know if a campus is a reach, target or safety school for me? From the Woodbridge High School website, select the Counseling tab On the counseling site, look under the College Planning tab for the UC links Detailed freshman data reports by campus http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/counselors/freshman/profiles/index. html UCLA

UC Admitted Freshman Profiles by Campus: Class of 2016 UC Berkeley: Mean GPA: 3.9 (unweighted) 4.42 (weighted) Mid-50 range (old SAT) 1970-2280 Mid-50 range ACT 30-34 UC Davis: Average GPA Mid- 50 range 3.92-4.23 Mid-50 range (old SAT) 1770-2120 Mid-50 range ACT 27 32 UC Irvine: Average GPA 4.1 (weighted) Average (old SAT) 1852 Average ACT 28 UCLA: Admitted Average GPA: 3.9 (unweighted) 4.41 (weighted) Mid-50 range (old SAT)1910-2250 Mid-50 range ACT 29-34 UC Merced: Average GPA Mid-50 range 3.4 3.9 (weighted) Mid 50 range (old SAT) 1390-1750 Mid-50 range ACT 19 27 UC Riverside: Average GPA 3.76 (weighted) Average (old SAT) 1692 UC San Diego: 67% of admits had GPA over a 4.0, 61% had ACT over 31, over 65% had SAT Reading and Writing over 700, 51% had SAT Math over 700. UC Santa Barbara: 50% of admitted freshman had weighted GPA between 3.92 4.42 UC Santa Cruz: 38% had a GPA of 4.0 or higher, 50% had a GPA of 3.5-3.99, 12% had 3.49 and below.

What is great about the University of California? Name recognition / brand Cost Research opportunities Wide variety of majors Proximity to home Fantastic Mascots UC Santa Cruz Banana Slugs

Name Recognition: Cal State Fullerton San Diego State University, Cal Poly Pomona, University of Arizona, University of Washington, University of Oregon, Etc. Etc. Etc.

Proximity to home: Average flight time to Northern California: 2 hours, drive time to Central California: 5 hours, drive time to San Diego 1.5 hours It s closer than you think: Average flight time to AZ: 2 hours, Oregon: 3 hours, Texas: 3.5 hours, Utah: 3 hours

Cost: Cal State Campuses California State Universities, WUE (western undergraduate exchange) Scholarships financial aid opportunities

Research: Here are some top research universities: Pepperdine (3.7 unweighted), Purdue (3.7), University of Miami (A- weighted), Arizona State University (3.41) University of Utah (3.4) University of Oregon (3.58) Washington State University (3.3)

Wide Variety of Majors: Top 5 college majors according to USA Today: 1-business administration and marketing 2- psychology 3- nursing 4 biology 5 teacher education These majors are offered at most of the thousands of public and private colleges and universities across the united states.

California s Master Plan for higher education established an admissions principle of universal access and choice, assigning UC to select its freshmen students from the top one-eighth (12.5%) of the high school graduating class and CSU from the top one-third (33.3%). The California Community Colleges were to admit any student capable of benefiting from instruction. The Master Plan was subsequently modified to provide that all California residents in the top one-eighth or top one-third of their high school graduating classes who apply on time be offered a place somewhere in the UC or CSU system, respectively. The community college transfer function is an essential component of this commitment to access. Under the Master Plan, UC and CSU set aside upper division places for and give priority in the admissions process to eligible California Community College transfer students. from University of California Office of the President Irvine

What s Next? Work with your student to create a list of UC (and other colleges)to which they will apply. Visit campuses if possible over Spring break / summer to get a feel for the school. Encourage your student to work on the personal insight question responses in the summer Encourage your student to start their UC application when it becomes available in August.

The Cal State University System

State Colleges Federal law requires a two tier post secondary education system in each state. Therefore you will find a university level and state College level in each state Cal State Universities were designed to provide higher education for the top third of high school graduates. They offer a large variety of undergraduate majors as well as graduate degrees but in general a CSU grants bachelors and master's degrees that have a practical, career orientation.

23 CSU Campuses!

Can you guess this? A large setting with over 30,ooo active students Top 5 majors include: Business, Biology, Kinesiology, Engineering and Cinema Rated one of the top film schools in the nation Located 1 mile from the Pacific Ocean Vibrant urban environment

San Francisco State University Average gpa: 3.33 Average SAT(cr & m) 1018 Resident Tuition : $ 7324

Fun facts about your state colleges! Cal State Fullerton is home to the largest accredited Business school on the West Coast. Sacramento State s Construction Management Program has a 100% employment rate for two consecutive years. Pomona is one of only 11 Polytechnic schools in the nation. It s School of Engineering is ranked 14 th in the country. Currently, 6 CSU campuses accept any senior who is meets the minimum CSU eligible requirements Cal State Fullerton is the number 1 school for WHS graduates

California State Universities (CSU) Eligibility includes three components: A-G courses Qualifying SAT or ACT Qualifying GPA - 10 th -11 th Academic REQUIREMENTS Coursework (A-G) Entrance Exam: SAT or ACT Minimum GPA: 2.0 Admissibility may require going beyond the minimum eligibility requirements When to apply? October 1-November 30

Subject Area Requirements Below are the CSU a g subject requirements: History/Social Science: 2 years English: 4 years Math: 3 years - Alg 1, Geom, Alg 2 or Math I, Math II, Math III Science: 2 years - for example : CS 1, Biology Language other than English (LOTE): 2 years or SAT Subject Test in a F.L. Visual/Performing Arts in a single, year-long course: 1 year College Prep. Electives 1 year minimum

CSU Admissions Eligibility CSU Eligibility Index Class of 2017 Class of 2018 to be recalculated based on new SAT GPA x 800 + SAT (CR + M) = 2900 Minimum OR (10 x ACT) + (200 x GPA) = 695 Minimum If standard admission, GPA of 3.0 eligible with ANY score If selective admission, index required may vary by campus and/or major

What Makes a CSU Campus Selective? Campus Impaction: A campus receives more eligible applications in the initial filing period than there are enrollment spaces available for the class level (freshman or upper division transfer). Information on Impaction? www.calstate.edu/sas Campuses fall into 3 categories: 1. Admit using CSU eligibility (6) 2. Campus impaction (selective majors) (11) 3. Impacted in all programs (all majors) (6)

Impacted in all Programs (Most Selective) Fullerton - Minimum Eligibility Index for local area: 3450 Bio/Bio-Chem/Kinesiology: 3700 Long Beach Minimum Eligibility Index for all students: 3200 STEM & Nursing use separate index calculation formula, Minimum STEM Index: 3300 (High School GPA x 600) + SAT Critical Reading + (2 x SAT Math) San Diego - Minimum Eligibility Index for all students: 4000 San Jose - Minimum Eligibility for non-local students: 3600 San Luis Obispo Minimum Eligibility - 4479 Fresno Minimum Eligibility - 3800

Applying to Private/Out of State Universities Presented by the WHS Counseling Department

MAKING A MATCH With more than 4,000 institutions of higher learning in the United States, college selection can seem overwhelming. However, by following simple strategies and choosing wisely, your student can end up at a college that they can truly benefit from and enjoy. 1. Determine Selection Criteria 2. RESEARCH, RESEARCH, RESEARCH Naviance Supermatch College Representative Visits Internet Campus Visits 3. Put together a list include: Reach, Target & Safety Schools Your list may include Private and Out of State Universities! Approximately 21% of 2016 WHS grads chose this option.

FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Colleges Review: Courses GPA Test Scores Grades of A, B, or C required for college eligibility Comprehensive Review (more selective/competitive colleges) Courses GPA Test Scores Essays Extra-curricular activities Leadership experiences Community service Academic accomplishments

ACCORDING TO THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGE ADMISSION COUNSELORS, WHAT FACTORS COUNT MOST FOR GETTING INTO COLLEGE? Most Schools will perform a Comprehensive Review of the applicant. Admission Officers identify the top factors in the admission decision for the Fall 2015 admission cycle: Grades in college prep course Strength of curriculum Overall high school GPA Admission test scores Among the next most important factors were: The essay A student s demonstrated interest Counselor and teacher recommendations Extracurricular activities Class rank

SUBJECT AREA REQUIREMENTS Each school will have slightly different academic requirements for admission. A good bet is to follow the guidelines of the University of California. However, please review freshman admission requirements to ensure they have been met. History/Social Science: 2 4 years English: 4 years Math: 3-4 years Science: 2-3 years Language other than English (LOTE): 2-4 years Visual/Performing Arts same discipline (focus): 1 year College Prep. Electives 1 year

GRADE POINT AVERAGE Schools vary regarding which GPA is used for admission Total Academic GPA 9-12 (weighted) Total Academic GPA 9-12 (un-weighted) Total GPA (weighted) Total GPA (un-weighted) 10-12 (weighted/un-weighted) Many schools will include 9 th grade grades and most private schools do require grades earned from 1 st semester senior year (7 th semester transcript) Some do not calculate bonus points for honors Many schools will recalculate a students GPA when they apply

COLLEGE ADMISSION TESTS Most private and out of state universities will take either the SAT or ACT. However, some may indicate a preference. Some schools will include the SAT or ACT writing. Some schools may not. Some schools will Superscore the tests. Check their website! Or for the SAT, review this link for more information on- How will colleges use my score? http://professionals.collegeboard.com/profdownload/sat-score-usepractices-list.pdf Some schools may require SAT Subject Tests either for admission to the university or to a specific major. WHS does not release test scores. This is the student s responsibility. Here is a link to a list of schools that deemphasize the use of testing in the admission process: http://fairtest.org/university/optional

7 TIPS ON WRITING A GREAT COLLEGE ESSAY 1. Listen to YOUR voice 2. Decide what you want readers to know 3. Keep it positive 4. Choose the prompt you like best 5. Brainstorm ideas 6. Write it yourself 7. Be focused and specific Source: http://berkley.patch.com/groups/kim-liftons-blog/p/writing-the-common-app-essay-6-secrets-to-success

NON-RESTRICTIVE ADMISSION OPTIONS There are two categories of admission options: 1. NON-RESTRICTIVE 2. RESTRICTIVE NON-RESTRICTIVE application plans do not restrict students from applying to other institutions. You ll have until May 1 to consider your options and confirm enrollment. There are three application plans under non-restrictive: 1. Regular Decision : Regular Decision means that you turn in your application by the college s deadline, and they let you know by a specified date. 2. Rolling Admission: Schools review applications as they re submitted and make decisions throughout the admission cycle (usually within four to six weeks of submission of the application). It is usually wise to send your application as soon as possible since some colleges will fill their class by early winter 3. Early Action this is an early option: You send your application by the early deadline and the college sends you its decision earlier. Some colleges do have additional restrictions on their early action programs, though, so make sure to read carefully the instructions from each college.

RESTRICTIVE ADMISSION OPTIONS There are two types of RESTRICTIVE application plans: 1. Early Decision: You are committing yourself to going to that school. Early Decision is for those early-bird students who already have a clear first-choice college. If you re still comparing colleges and don t want to limit your choices yet, Early Decision is not for you. Why? Early Decision is a contract between you and the college. You agree that if the college accepts you, you ll withdraw all other college applications and attend the early decision college. Because of this commitment, you can apply Early Decision to only one college. 2. Restrictive Early Action: This means that you apply to your school of choice and get a decision early. Be aware, though, that some schools restrict applicants from applying to any other schools early. If you go this way, you ll have until May 1 to confirm that you ll be attending. These early options can be CONFUSING some schools even have more than one of these options so do your research and contact the colleges if you don t understand! Colleges respond to early applications in one of three ways: acceptance, rejection or holding applications over to regular decision.

IVY LEAGUE ACCEPTANCE RATES EARLY VS REGULAR DECISIONS TOPTIERADMISSIONS.COM Decisions: OVERALL EARLY REGULAR Brown 9% 22% 8% Columbia 6% 19% 5% Cornell 14% 27% 12% Dartmouth 11% 26% 9% Harvard 5% 15% 3% Princeton 6% 19% 4% Penn 9% 23% 7% Yale 6 % 17% 4% Other Stanford 5% 10% 4% MIT 8% 8% 7%

IVY LEAGUE ACCEPTANCES AT WOODBRIDGE (2016 NAVIANCE SELF REPORT) Brown University 25 applied, 0 accepted Columbia University 29 applied, 3 accepted Cornell University 27 applied, 4 accepted Dartmouth University -14 applied, 3 accepted Harvard College 28 applied, 0 accepted University of Pennsylvania 28 applied 2 accepted Princeton University 18 applied, 1 accepted Yale University 21 applied, 2 accepted California Ivy Stanford 29 applied, 1 accepted

HOW TO GET INTO AN IVY LEAGUE Who are they admitting? EVERY applicant must meet certain academic standards. While schools may be a little more flexible about those standards for certain populations of applicants, they are not taking students that are terribly far off from their averages and standards. They are not taking an athlete who will be a success on the field but who has very limited ability to succeed in the classroom. Beyond academic success, schools will look hard at students who help them fulfill certain institutional priorities. These priorities often include: Alumni children (though it s harder than ever to get these spots) Recruited athletes Under-represented First generation college students Students with other special talents (oboe player, dancer, entrepreneur, etc.)

ENRICHMENT/EXTRACURRICULAR Important for success in high school, the University of California and private colleges: ACADEMIC, ROP, ATHLETICS, WORK, VOLUNTEER, INTERNSHIP, CLUBS, ADVENTURE Examples for the Most Selective Universities including the Ivy: Highest Ranking Activities: High Ranking Activity: Average Ranking Activity: Played in Carnegie Hall, the Olympics, National Recognition Regional or Statewide recognition Eagle Scouts, Student body presidents, Editors of school newspaper

COST OF COLLEGE Private Schools & Out of State Public Universities usually range in cost from $25,000 to $70,000 per year including room and board. Private Universities list a sticker price on their website. Sticker price because no two people pay the same amount. Financial aid and scholarship or merit aid may be available. Usually they will provide more than out of state public institutions. It is recommended to apply, no matter the sticker price because the bottom line, it may be affordable. Check financial aid/scholarship aid tabs of websites. Some schools may automatically provide merit aid for good grades. File the FAFSA! Some schools may also require the CSS Profile!

WUE: Colleges in the West for Less! What is WUE? If you are a resident of a WICHE (Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education) state, you are eligible to request a reduced WUE tuition rate of 150% of the resident rate at one of the participating STATE schools in the West. WICHE members include: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, and the U.S. Pacific territories and freely associated states Programs available and participating institutions: Currently, 150 public institutions participate in WUE; not all public institutions in every WICHE state participate in the program. Some schools include: University of Arizona, University of Hawaii, University of New Mexico, Boise State, and Washington State University. WUE website: http://wiche.edu/wue

WUE: Colleges in the West for Less! Eligibility To be eligible for WUE, students must be a resident of California. Your residency alone is does not guarantee you the WUE rate. Some colleges and universities also have additional criteria such as ACT/SAT test scores or high school GPA. The WUE reduced tuition rate is not automatically awarded to all eligible candidates. Many institutions limit the number of new WUE awards each academic year, so apply early! Consult each institution s profile for admissions requirements and application deadlines. How do I apply to get the reduced tuition rate? Apply for admission directly to the WUE institution(s) of your choice. For online applications, check the WUE box and if there is not one provided, contact the school admissions office on how to apply for the WUE discounted rate. Although some institutions automatically consider applicants from a WICHE state for the WUE rate, most require that you request the special WUE rate at the time of application for admission, or that you apply for the WUE rate through their scholarship or financial aid office.

The Application Many Private and Out of State Universities use the Common Application: USC, Harvard, Chapman - Saves Time! Many Public Out of State Universities have their own Applications: University of Texas, University of Washington Approximately 90 universities are part of the Coalition for Access, Affordability and Success and have an application which helps streamline the application process. Check school s websites for application instructions!

PRIVATE AND OUT OF STATE COLLEGES It is the student s responsibility to: Check the school s website Know which application to use & requirements Check the application deadlines Select a range of schools Check Financial Aid & Housing deadlines Once they apply, they must forward their own test scores Order transcripts If a letter of Recommendation and/or a Secondary School Report is required: Attend scheduled workshops (held weekly in the fall) Set-up an appointment with a counselor once all required steps have been completed at least 3 weeks prior to their 1 st application deadline.

California Community Colleges

Why Community College? 49% of the Class of 2016 entered a community college Plans changed over the course of 4 years Grades, financial circumstances, medical needs, choice of school, competitiveness of admissions Transfer students from the California Community Colleges to the University of California system currently account for 48 percent of UC s bachelor s degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. California community colleges educate 70 percent of our state s nurses.

California Community Colleges (CCC) The CCC offer three programs: 1. Two year Degrees: A.A. or A.S 2. Certificate Programs: A variety of career areas 3. Transfer Program: to Four Year Colleges Must be at least 18 or a high school grad to apply! Cost of each unit: $46.00 (~$1,300/year including health fees) Cost of books/supplies: ~$1,700 Apply Early!! December(IVC), November(OCC) Financial Aid is available They do have guaranteed transfer programs specific to the UC s and CSU s. However, pre-requisites apply!

Example of Programs at OCC

Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA -T) or Associate in Science for Transfer (AS -T) In order to earn one of these degrees, students must complete a minimum of 60 required semester units of transferable coursework. There are GPA guidelines.

Guaranteed Transfer-CSU http://adegreewithaguarantee.com

TAG (Transfer Admission Guarantee) Six UC campuses Davis Irvine Merced Riverside Santa Barbara Santa Cruz CLICK HERE for WEBSITE Offer guaranteed admission to California community college students who meet specific requirements.

Guaranteed Transfer UC/Honors Pathway UCLA TAP (Transfer Alliance Program) UCLATAP www.ucla.edu The Transfer Alliance Program is a collaboration between local community college Honors/Scholars Programs and the UCLA College of Letters and Science in conjunction with Undergraduate Admissions and Relations with Schools. The program is designed to foster academic excellence at the community college level and to promote diversity and retention in the UCLA transfer population. Students who have completed the Honors Program at IVC receive priority consideration for admission to the UCLA College of Letters and Science. Admitted TAP students are also eligible to apply for scholarships reserved for the TAP-certified students. The transfer rate to UCLA for students who complete the Honors Program is significantly higher than that of non-honors students.

Guaranteed Transfer UC/Honors Pathway UCI Honors-to-Honors Transfer Agreement www.uci.edu UCI's "Honors to Honors" program is a special transfer agreement available for students from select community colleges, including Irvine Valley College. The "Honors to Honors" program offers highperforming students who complete the IVC Honors Program several advantages including priority admission review, automatic admission to the UCI Campuswide Honors Program, guaranteed housing, individual advising, faculty mentoring for a Senior Thesis, and renewable Regents Scholarships. Eligibility requirements are subject to change. Students who complete the IVC Honors Program but are not eligible for the UCI's "Honors to Honors" program are also given special consideration in the evaluation of their transfer application and may be eligible for admission to UCI's Campus wide Honors Program.

Matriculation Application Orientation (not necessarily step 2) Math/English Assessment Test Counseling, advisement, planning an initial 1 st semester plan, and other educational services

Priority Enrollment Level 1: College students (excluding K-12 students) who: have not have been on academic or progress probation for their last two consecutive semesters Completed less than 100 units (basic skills units are not counted in this total) complete all matriculation steps in order 1. Orientation 2. Assessment in both Math and English 3. Advisement including a first semester academic plan Qualifying Level 1 students will be assigned a registration time in the following order: 1. Pre-Assigned Priority Groups 2. Freshman Advantage 3. Continuing Students (enrolled at IVC or Saddleback College during the previous fall/spring semester) 4. New and Returning Students

College Connections College Connections A program for self identified seniors that provides one on one and group guidance Helps seniors go through the matriculation steps and receive priority onsite assessments, field trip priority to local campuses, email reminders, and more Sign up in the late fall in the counseling office

Next Steps Help identify a career pathway. Encourage them to complete courses and maintain progress toward an educational goal aligned with career choice(s). Help them weigh options objectively. Review presentation with your student.