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WELCOME PARENTS

Welcome to the essential guide for parents of the Class of 2015! In tonight's meeting, we'll cover crucial topics, including graduation requirements, college application processes, and financial aid options. Learn about community college paths, UC/CSU applications, private colleges, and the necessary steps for financial aid, including scholarships and recommendations. We'll explore tools like Naviance to assist your student's planning and outline necessary transcripts and college testing. Join us to ensure your student is prepared for their academic journey ahead!

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WELCOME PARENTS

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  1. WELCOME PARENTS Class of 2015

  2. What Are We Covering Tonight? Grad requirements Finalizing College List/Application Reqs Community College UC/CSU Private/Out of State Colleges Financial Aid/Scholarships Letter of Recommendation Process Naviance

  3. What is Your Student’s Plan? • University • Applying now-December • Community College • Application /Testing December-February • Work • Part-time college • Travel • Defer to high school when apply

  4. Our Mantra…

  5. HIGH SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS

  6. The Transcript + = weighted course GPA & Credit Calculations Credit Summary for Graduation Requirements Totals

  7. Transcript Reminders • At least 170 Credits • Subject requirements Required • Academic 9-12 weighted GPA: • Private Colleges/Out of State Colleges • Academic 10-12 weighted GPA: • UC/CSU • Community Service Hours: Need 40!

  8. Remediating Courses • Colleges won’t accept D grades • Little r = remediated course • Both grades will appear on transcript • Complete before submitting college apps if possible • Can be listed as work in progress on App

  9. Graduation & College Requirements

  10. Applications: An Overview

  11. College Admission Testing SAT or ACT in October for EA/ED November/December for regular decision

  12. Finalizing the College List • Rank in order of: • 1) Dream • 2) Target • 3) Likely • Research Programs on College Websites

  13. Finalizing the College List • Apply to colleges would actually attend • Location: Have a back up plan • Visit colleges before and after acceptance • Research long term programs • Be realistic and maintain perspective

  14. Be sure to put in your personal information. Use an email you check regularly and a password that you will remember! MAKE SAME AS ABI!

  15. NCAA • Register Now! • www.eligibilitycenter.org • Send Transcripts • www.parchment.com • Send test scores • actstudent.org • collegeboard.com • Review 16 core course requirements

  16. COMMUNITY COLLEGE

  17. Community College • 33% of LBHS students attend • 123 California Community Colleges • Honors Colleges/Dual Enrollment/TAG • IVC hosts testing @ LBHS FEBRUARY • Saddleback Hosts testing in DECEMBER • Spring admit 4 Year Colleges: Fall plan?

  18. How to Apply: IVC Matriculation • Step 1: Orientation • Introduced to college programs/policies • Step 2: Assessment • At LBHS February • Math and English test • Step 3: Advisement • View test results and form educational plan

  19. Community College: Act Now! • Prep for English/Math placement tests • Math Lab Robin Lux • Attend Senior Days in March • Check for Early Start Reg. Info • Research Colleges Now • Apply to transfer at beginning of 2nd year

  20. UC/CSU

  21. UC vs. CSU • UC • Holistic Review = LONG application • No early action/Early decision • Academic weighted 10-12 GPA • CSU • Eligibility Index= SHORT application • ONLY Cal Poly SLO ED/9-12 weighted GPA • Academic weighted 10-12 GPA

  22. UC/ CSU Application Deadlines UC online application: Application opened: August 1 Application filing period: November 1- November 30 CSU online application: Application filing period: October 1- November 30

  23. PRIVATE/OUT OF STATE

  24. Private/ Out of State • Most are on Common App or Online • Refer to college/university websites for the following information: * Deadlines * Application Components * Admission Requirements * Portfolio/Special Program Requirements

  25. The Applicant Portfolio • The Application: • Bio info, personal info and essay(s) if required • Academic Record: • Curriculum, courses, grades, GPA, school profile • Test Scores: • SAT, ACT, Subject Tests • School Recommendation: • Completed by High School Counselor • Teacher Recommendation: • Performance in the classroom and potential to study at college level

  26. Decision Plans • Early Decision admit, deny or defer Decision by mid-December BINDING if admitted • Early Action admit, deny or defer Decision by mid-December NON-BINDING • Regular Decision admit, deny or wait list deadlines vary • Rolling Admission Takes applications as they come to fill class

  27. WesternUndergraduateExchange(WUE) College in the west for less Enroll in participating 2 year & 4 year colleges at a reduced rate Up to 150% of regular resident tuition www.wiche.edu/wue

  28. COMMON APP

  29. Create an Account

  30. Six Main Parts to Common App

  31. Writing: One Main Essay

  32. Don’t Forget the Supplements

  33. Assign Teacher and Counselor Recommenders!

  34. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

  35. Letters of Recommendation • Teacher Letter • Teacher who knows you well • Spotlight classroom accomplishments • Preferably junior year academic teacher • Check colleges for specific requirements • At least two weeks before due date • Supply copy of Senior/Parent Questionnaire • Send a thank you card! 

  36. Counselor Letter • Global view of the student • Senior Packet must be complete in order to make appointment with counselor to request letter • Reminder: UC and CSU campuses do not accept letters of recommendation Letters from private counselors will not be accepted

  37. Senior Letter of Recommendation Packet • Complete Senior questionnaire • Request official transcript(s) through Parchment.com (must link to Common App) • Put all required documents into the packet: • Resume • Senior Questionnaire • Parent Questionnaire • Essay(s) • See Mrs. Triggs to set up an appointment for your counselor to interview you MUST BE AT LEAST 2 WEEKS IN ADVANCE

  38. Counselor Appointment Dates • Early Action/Early Decision/Rolling: And highly recruited athletes • September 16-November 1st • Regular Decision: • November 1st and Ongoing

  39. FINANCIAL AID

  40. Scholarships and Financial Aid Mrs. Gregory in the CCC

  41. Financial Aid In a Nutshell • FAFSA filed in January 2015 • Student Aid Report (SAR) showing your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) • EFC forwarded to colleges who will then determine a financial aid package • Combination of grants, loans and work-study. • The EFC is the same regardless of the cost of the college, but the packages received from each college will vary

  42. More Financial Aid • The College Scholarship Search Profile (CSS) is required by approximately 200 colleges and universities • File in October! • Families can get an estimate of their EFC at any time • FAFSA 4Caster at www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov

  43. Scholarships • LBHSSF (Laguna Beach High School Scholarship Foundation) • Over 130 local scholarships • Start applying January 2015 • National Scholarship Search on Naviance • Partnership with Sallie Mae • Can complete a search for scholarships that match your criteria/qualifications

  44. NEED HELP?

  45. Essay Help Mrs. Hunnicutt in the writing lab Please sign up for an appointment ahead of time: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm

  46. College Visits in the CCC Insider view of the college and flavor of school College rep can “put a face with a name” Often the rep is the reader for our region Chance for students to ask direct questions Reps offer contact information and assistance Demonstrated interest! Students sign up on Naviance

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