California State University

1. California State University Senior Presentation Class of 2013

2. Humboldt Chico Sonoma Sacramento Maritime San Francisco East Bay San Jose Stanislaus Monterey Bay Fresno San Luis Obispo Bakersfield Channel Islands Northridge Los Angeles Dominguez Hills Long Beach Pomona San Bernardino Fullerton San Marcos San Diego CSU Campuses – www.calstate.edu

3. Admission Requirements • Completion of A-G requirements • Minimum 2.00 A-G GPA • 10th – 11th grade, A-G classes • Eligibility Index • (800 x A-G GPA) + SAT score [Min = 2900] • (200 x A-G GPA) + (10 x ACT score) [Min = 694] • SAT Reasoning or ACT

4. Admission Tests • SAT: www.collegeboard.com • Nov. 3 (Register by Oct. 4) • Dec. 1 (Register by Nov. 1) • ACT: www.actstudent.org • Oct. 27 (Late Registration by Oct. 5) • Dec. 8 (Register by Nov. 2) • Must take all tests no later than December* * Some campuses no later than November

5. Tips for Sending Scores • Official scores must be sent to the campus • SAT: 3594 (all 23 campuses) • ACT: send to one CSU campus through ACT, then send to additional campuses through csumentor via ACT Manager at no cost • Send all scores – CSU combines to create the highest score

6. Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) • Support services for historically low income and educationally disadvantaged students • To qualify, will look at family income last 10 years • EOP application must be filled out after the submission of the main CSU application www.csumentor.edu/planning/eop

7. Non-Impacted Campuses • Bakersfield • Channel Islands • Dominguez Hills • East Bay • Maritime Academy • Monterey Bay • Stanislaus

8. Chico Fresno Fullerton* Humboldt Long Beach* Los Angeles Northridge Pomona Sacramento San Bernardino San Diego* San Francisco San Jose* San Luis Obispo - Cal Poly* San Marcos Sonoma *Fully Impacted (every major) www.Calstate.edu/SAS/impactioninfo.shtml Impacted Campuses:16 of the 23

9. Application Process • Filing Period: October 1 – November 30 • Apply early!! • Goal should be November 1 • Apply at www.csumentor.edu • Watch application tutorial video • Read ALL instructions! • Send official SAT/ACT scores if not done at the time of test registration

10. Application Process • Self reported application • Send official transcript after graduation unless requested by campus earlier • Print application confirmation page • Read – very important “next steps”! • Create campus portal account • Check at least 2x/week • Where you will be notified of additional documentation needed, deadlines, admission/denial communication

11. Advice from Admissions Officials • Apply broadly – have Plan A, Plan B, Plan C • Apply to Sac State (Local CSU priority) • Check housing application requirement when applying • Follow campus instructions (all, not just 1st choice) • Transcripts, req. tests, deposit deadlines, intent to register, financial aid requirements, orientation registration • Comply with ALL deadlines • Electronic communication • Check e-mail regularly • Remove spam filters • Maintain senior grades/finish well • D/F in any senior class (even non A-G) could result in admissions cancellation at some campuses • Must maintain eligibility index for campus/major

12. English & Math Placement Tests • EPT – English Placement Test • Can test out by • SAT (CR 500) or ACT (22 Eng.) • AP (3,4,5 on Lang. or Lit.) • EAP “Exempt” or “Conditional” status on 11th grade CST (Conditional = Successful completion of AP Lit senior year) • ELM – Entry Level Math Exam • Can test out by • SAT/SAT Subject Test (Math 550) or ACT (23 Math) • AP (3,4,5 on Calc or Stats) • EAP “Exempt” or “Conditional” status on 11th grade CST (Conditional = Successful completion of math higher than Algebra 2) • Deadline to complete testing, first of May www.ets.org/csu/about

13. Placement Tests continued • Will not affect your admission – helps determine which courses best match your level • Can be taken at your local CSU campus • Costs $18 for each test – EPT and ELM • Must register weeks prior to the test date • If scores indicate remediation is necessary – enrollment in Early Start Program (ESP) will begin in summer term prior to starting in the fall www.csusuccess.org

14. Estimated Annual Costs2010-2011 Average costs for an undergraduate California resident living in University housing: • Fees---------------------------------$7,118 • Books and Supplies--------------$1,754 • Room and Board----------------$11,724 • Transportation--------------------$1,210 • Misc./Personal--------------------$2,438 • Total Estimated Costs---------$24,244 http://www.calstate.edu/sas/costofattendance/

15. Financial Aid & Scholarships • FAFSA – 1/1/2013 through 3/2/2013 • Everyone should apply, regardless of income • Use “FAFSA on the Web Worksheet” now • Apply for federal PIN at www.pin.ed.gov, you & parents • Cal Grant – GPA Verification • RHS will electronically submit by March 2nd if we have your Social Security number on file • Contact campus Financial Aid office if you have special circumstances • Research campus Financial Aid website pages for scholarship information • Continually check RHS website: counseling/scholarship section

16. Timeline • Apply by November 30 • Complete FAFSA in January • Apply for local scholarships in February • Receive admissions/denials by end of March • Give your Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) and possible deposit by May 1, 2013 • Send official graduation transcript by June 30, 2013

17. Application Workshops • Thursdays, October 11, 18, 25 • Thursdays, November 1, 8, 15 All workshops will be in room 937 from 2:40 – 4:00