Welcome to RBV College Night 2011

1. WelcometoRBV College Night2011 or “How to Survive my Child’s Senior Year”

2. Counselorswww.rbvhs.org (counseling page)760-727-7284 • Ext. • Lisa Berry (A – B) 72302 • Dana Galasso (C – GL) 72304 • Kristen Pina (GO – L) 72969 • Adam Munguia (M – P) 72310 • Tim Roty (Q – R & ELD) 72309 • Allyson Fellars (S – Z) 72305 • Valerie Weethee (Career Center) 72301 • Email: first&lastname @vusd.k12.ca.us • Ex. lisaberry@vusd.k12.ca.us

3. Agenda • Community College • CSU/UC • Private Colleges • Admission Testing • Transcripts/Letters/Naviance • Financial Aid/Scholarships • Q & A

4. Postsecondary Options • 4-year college or university (Bachelor degree) • Public: UC or CSU • Private: over 70 in California • Out of State Public or Private: over 3,000 • 2-year college (Associate degree, career training or transfer) • Trade or technical school (varying degrees and certificates) • Military • Work • Gap year (concrete plan with a destination in mind for the 2nd year, usually)

5. College Search – self assessment for needs and wishes • for student and family (11th grade) • Narrow down the college list (11th grade) • Retake SAT and/or ACT • College Visits (GEARUP – local visits) • Apply • Wait for an admission decision • Look for scholarships • Apply for financial aid • Don’t let SENIORITIS take over your year! • Admission decisions arrive • Make a decision – self assessment • Graduate, attend orientation, move in! College Prep Senior’s Timeline

6. Selecting a School • Research – “Hopefully Close to Completion” • Naviance/Family Connection – add to “Colleges that I am thinking about” or “Colleges that I am applying to” • College Reps.on RBV campus (Naviance) • Visit schools/websites • Factors • Finding the right fit academically and emotionally • Location, Size, Costs • Academic Focus/Specialized • Undergraduate research opportunities • Religious affiliation • Graduation rate • Is your child ready to go off to college? • Big “B” Word – Impact of Budget on admissions Naviance can help you with this process

7. College Systems • Community Colleges • California State University • University of California • Private colleges (Out of State and CA)

8. Community Colleges

9. Community Colleges • 112 campuses in California • Associate degrees (many lead to careers) • Transfer to 4-year school (finish Bachelor degree) • To transfer to CSU or UC and some private schools, must complete 60 semester units (2 years) at CC • To transfer to most private schools, only need 30 semester units (1 year) at CC • Articulation agreements or TAG are available for most schools • Is it “easier” to get into a 4-year school as a transfer? • No SAT/ACT Required • www.cccco.edu

11. Community College: What Parents Need to know • Must be 18 or High School Diploma • Placement Tests – February/March* *Students should sign-up even if they plan to attend 4 year college • PEP – Priority Enrollment • Application online (free) • www.palomar.edu • www.miracosta.edu • Both have transfer centers • www.assist.org

12. Palomar UC (760) 744-1150 x2552 Mira Costa UC (760) 757-2121 x6880 • UC Santa Barbara • UC San Diego • UC Riverside • UC Merced • UC Irvine • UC Santa Cruz • UC Davis • UC Santa Barbara • UC San Diego • UC Riverside • UC Merced • UC Irvine • UC Davis • UC Santa Cruz • UCLA – TAP Program* • (Transfer Alliance Program) CSUS DO NOT HAVE A TAG PROGRAM. HOWEVER, THEY ADMIT BASED ON LOCAL CONTEXT

13. California State and University of California Systems

14. A: History/social science 2 years required B: English 4 years required C: Mathematics 3 years required (4 years recommended) D: Laboratory science 2 years required (3 years recommended) E: Language other than English 2 years required (3 years recommended) F: Visual and Performing Arts 1 year required G: College-prep electives 1 year required All A-G courses must be completed with a “C’ or better UC/CSU “A–G” Requirements

15. A LOOK AT CSU

17. 23 campuses • Bachelor and Master degrees • First institution of higher education established by the • State of California, originally established to train teachers • To be eligible to apply: Minimum 2.0 GPA, A-G courses, • SAT or ACT (no Writing) • Not required: SAT Subjects, recommendation letters, essays, • No extra curricular activities (except CSU-SLO) • Application filing period: Oct 1 – Nov 30 ( AVAILABLE NOW) • To apply: www.csumentor.edu • Impacted campuses: Chico, East Bay, Fresno, Fullerton, Humboldt, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Northridge, Pomona, Sacramento, San Bernardino, SDSU, SFSU, San Jose State, Cal Poly SLO, San Marcos, Sonoma California State University (CSU)

18. CSU: www.csumentor.edu

19. California State University (CSU):What Parents Need to Know • Application is available online now! • Must receive a grade of “C” or better in A-G courses. D’s and F’s are not accepted. • Don’t need to send transcripts until notified directly by school. Save your money $$. • Check CSU Mentor and individual school online account (To Do List) often • Check email often (daily). Turn off pop-up blocker. Check Spam. • All senior grades are important, even 2nd semester! • Cost to apply: $55.00 per campus

20. A LOOK AT UC

21. UC Campuses • The Campuses: • UC Berkeley • UC Davis • UC Irvine • UC Los Angeles • UC Merced • UC Riverside • UC San Diego • UC San Francisco (Graduate School) • UC Santa Barbara • UC Santa Cruz

23. University of California • 10 campuses but San Francisco is graduate only • Bachelor, Master, and Doctorate degrees • Research/theory based curriculums • Competitive admissions • To be eligible: Minimum 3.0 GPA, A-G courses, • SAT or ACT with Writing • Not required: SAT Subject exams*, recommendation letters • * Subject exams may be required or recommended for specific majors • Application filing period: Nov. 1 – Nov. 30 • (Website is open as of Oct. 1st but can’t submit until Nov. 1) • To apply: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply

24. University of California:What Parents Need to Know • Personal Essay with 2 writing prompts – Max. 1000 word total. • Allocate the word count as you wish. If you choose to respond to one prompt at greater length, we suggest your shorter answer be no less than 250 words. • Prompt 1: “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.” • Prompt 2: “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?” • Make it authentic and real. Write like a personal interview. • www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/personal-statement/index.html

25. University of California:What Parents Need to Know • Comprehensive Review (14 Points) • Cost to apply: $70.00 per campus • Grade-Point Average • Test Scores • Courses Completed/Planned • Honors Courses • Eligibility in the Local Context (ELC) • Quality of Senior-Year Program of Study • Academic Opportunities in California High Schools • Performance in Academic Subject Areas • Achievements in Special Projects • Improvement in Academic Performance • Special Talents, Achievements, and Awards • Participation in Educational Preparation Programs • Academic Accomplishment Within Life Experiences • Geographic Location

26. UC: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply Deadline The filing deadline for fall 2012 is 11:59 p.m. PST Nov. 30, 2011. ALL first-time applicants start here! Returning users sign in above.

27. Private Collegesand Testing Information

28. Private and Out of State Schools • 75 private colleges and universities in California • 3,000+ colleges and universities in US (including public) • All vary in admission requirements and application deadlines • MUST BE ORGANIZED! • Application requirements: application usually with personal essays, extracurricular activities, official transcript, official test scores, letters of recommendation, and sometimes interview • Holistic application process • Early Decision vs. Early Action vs. Restrictive Early Action • Almost 400 schools are part of the Common Application

29. Understanding AdmissionsProcedures for Private Colleges • Rolling Admissions – Applications are reviewed on a continual basis and a decision is made when all information is received. • Early Decision (Binding) – An application plan where students make a commitment to attend a college if accepted. THEY KNOW! • Early Action – A form of early decision which also requires credentials be submitted early, however, students are not committed to enrolling. • Restrictive Early Action (Single Choice) – A non-commitment enrollment option but a student is only allowed to apply to one college under this option. The expectation is that the student doesn’t apply to any other schools early.

30. Private and Out of State Schools:Common Application • How to Apply? – What is the Common Application? • Some universities have individual applications only. Check websites • Over 400 schools participate • Schools not biased if Common Application used. • Compatible with Naviance. Streamlined process. • Complete ONE application • Supplemental materials for specific schools • www.commonapplication.com

31. Some Local Private Colleges • University of La Verne • Chapman University • University of Redlands • Claremont Colleges: • Scripps • Harvey Mudd • Pomona • Claremont McKenna • Pitzer • La Sierra University • Azusa Pacific University • Whittier College • California Baptist University • Biola University

32. College Application Filing Dates California State University: Oct. 1 - Nov. 30 applications available online now @ www.csumentor.edu/ University of California: Nov. 1 - Nov. 30 applications available online October 1st @ www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply Private and Out of State: Check with individual schools National Commitment Deadline: May 1 Check NAVIANCE and individual school websites

33. CSU/UC Application Workshops

34. CSU’s (California State University): SAT Reasoning Test or ACT required for admission UC’s (University of California): SAT Reasoning Test or ACT with Writing (SAT Subject Tests are NOT required for admission) Private and Out of State Schools: Check individual admission requirements Community College: No SAT or ACT required. Community College placement test required. Note: All CSU and UC schools will accept test dates through December. Some CSU’s (CalPoly SLO, SDSU) have earlier deadlines. Check specific school website or CSUMentor. College Admission Tests

36. College Admission Test Schedule2011-12 • Remaining test dates • SAT – www.collegeboard.org • November 5 (register by 10/7; late reg. 10/21 • December 3 (register by 11/8; late reg. 11/20 • ACT – www.actstudent.org • December 10 (register by 11/4; late reg. 11/18) • Official score reports must be sent to schools; allow at least 4-6 weeks for delivery

37. Getting Ready to Apply • Have available: • SSN # • High School CEEB available – RBV CEEB # 053668 • CSIS # - Located at bottom of RBV transcript • Organization with Naviance • 99% of Applications are on line • Use professional and consistent e-mail for all colleges (sexygirrrllll760@gmail.com) • All transcripts, letters of recommendations, and Secondary School Report (SSR) are sent via Naviance.

38. Letters, Forms & Deadlines for RBV • Most private schools require at least 1 letter of recommendation, from teacher or counselor • Many private schools require Secondary School Report form to be completed by the high school counselor • Before students can request letters and forms, students and parents must complete the Brag Sheet • What is a Brag Sheet? Find it in the “About Me” tab in Naviance • Find instructions on 12th Grade Checklist in Naviance and counseling website

39. Naviance

40. Naviance Research colleges throughout U.S. Track and save colleges to your “favorites” Request and send letters of recommendation from counselors and teachers Request and send official transcripts Search for scholarships $$$ : ALL RBV, local, and some private scholarship are listed Sign up for college visits (here on campus) Counselors send important information, updates, college and scholarship info. through Naviance which goes to your email account.

43. Letters of Recommendation* • See your counselor to discuss college plans, goals, etc. • MUST complete the following in your Naviance account before you request a letter of recommendation : • Complete “Brag Sheet” • Complete list of “Colleges you’re applying to” • Complete Common Application registration (through commonapp.org)* • Fill out FERPA waiver* • Request official transcripts and make payment IN PERSON to registrar. Don’t waste your money…only send to UC and CSU if they specifically request them. • Send a thank you note. *Private colleges

44. Letters of Recommendation (con’t) • ASK POLITELY –Request letter of recommendation from teacher and/or counselor IN PERSON. Then, send request with list of schools through Naviance. This helps you keep track . • All requests must be made at least 10 SCHOOL DAYS prior to date you need letter!! (Does not include holidays) • Counselors will send transcript, letter of recommendation, Secondary School Report (SSR), counselor evaluation form (attach letter of recommendation if requested) • Teachers will send following materials to each college: completed Teacher Evaluation form and letter of recommendation

49. Letters for Scholarships • Many scholarships require letters of recommendation • Follow the same instructions for requesting letters from teachers and/or counselors • Provide counselors an SASE with contact information if you need it mailed • Give at least 10 school days notice, so submit all materials at least 10 school days before the scholarship due date

50. Financial AidandScholarship Information