SGHS Junior College Planning Night: Class of 2016

1. SGHS Junior College Planning Night: Class of 2016 Mr. Matthew Thompson

2. Agenda Major Topics of Discussion Why does Junior Year matter so much? HS Graduation and College/University Requirements SAT and SAT II Subject Test D’s and F’s and Validation Career Research College Search Engine CSU/UC/Private School Requirements and Deadlines Choices for the Admission Process NCAA Financial Aid Family College Planning Meeting Additional Resources

3. Major Topics of Discussion Class of 2012: UC Berkeley- Diana Martinez Community College vs Four-Year Institutions Consider: Weather, distance, cost, setting, etc. Private vs Public Commuting vsDorming Senior Year Course Schedule

4. Why Does Junior Year Matter So Much? Class of 2012: UC Irvine- Sabrina Zuluaga • Last set of grades that will be listed on college applications. • Last chance to evaluate your success in the highest level of academic courses you have completed thus far. • This is the year you should be figuring out the colleges you want to apply to. • Last chance to make up any Ds and/or Fs (reflected in college applications). • Get the best possible grades this year so that you can take a rigorous schedule next year: AP and Honors classes. • Not just about the extra grade point…

5. High School Graduation and College Requirements

6. High School Graduation and College Requirements

7. SAT and SAT Subject Tests

8. SAT Preparation Course and Examination • During the Spring Semester, Juniors are invited to sign up for a SAT Preparation Course • Teachers: Mr. Gulsoy (Math) and Mr. Norman (Critical Reading) • Cost: Between $350-$400 • Sign ups will begin late January or early February • Meetings: Fridays and Saturdays (March and April) • Juniors should take the SAT during the Spring Semester and again in the Fall Semester of their Senior year. ***If interested in taking the ACT, do so in the Spring of your Junior year as well.

10. SAT II Subject Test Requirements (UC) Recommended SAT Subject Tests • These are recommendations, not mandates. You will not be penalized for failing to take the SAT Subject Tests. On the other hand, submission of these test scores (just like submission of AP and/or IB scores) may add positively to the review of your application. • Many private institutions recommend and some require students to take the SAT II Subject Test for particular majors. • MORE REASON TO RESEARCH COLLEGES EARLY!! • Should be taken after completing the course.

11. UC Recommended SAT Subject Tests Berkeley: College of Chemistry and College of Engineering: Math Level 2 and a science test (Biology E/M, Chemistry, or Physics) closely related to the applicant's intended major. Irvine: Henry Samueli School of Engineering: Math Level 2 and a science test (Biology E/M, Chemistry, or Physics) closely related to the applicant's intended major. Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences: Biology M, Chemistry, and/or Math Level 2 . School of Physical Sciences: Chemistry and Math Level 2 for chemistry, earth system science, mathematics, and physics majors. Program in Public Health: Biology E, Biology M, and/or Chemistry for public health science majors; Biology E, Biology M, and/or World History for public health policy majors. Los Angeles Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science: Math Level 2 and a science test (Biology E/M, Chemistry, or Physics) closely related to the applicant's intended major. Riverside College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences and Bourns College of Engineering: Math 2 and Chemistry or Physics, for all majors San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering and biological or physical sciences majors: Math Level 2 and a science test (Biology E/M, Chemistry, or Physics) closely related to the applicant’s intended major. Santa Barbara College of Engineering: Math Level 2College of Creative Studies: Math Level 2 for math majors Math Level 2 and Physics for physics majors Biology for biology majors Chemistry for biochemistry and chemistry majors Math Level 2 for computer science majors

12. SAT and SAT II Score Submission Must submit “Official Scores” to schools we are applying to in the senior year. Reporting your scores to one UC campus, they will be shared with every campus to which you've applied. By inputting the CSUMentor code of 3594 on the SAT score report form, any CSU campus of your choice will receive your SAT scores.

13. SAT Fee Waivers

14. Validation of Grades with “D” Grades of “D”s and “F”s are not accepted by most institutions.

15. Career Research • Students- be proactive about figuring out what career is best for you. Complete career assessments and research careers using the following websites: • 1. Use the My Next Move website (http://www.mynextmove.org/)  to learn more about your career of interest or to begin searching for a career that interests you. • 2. Use the Humanmetrics website (http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp) to complete an assessment on your personality type and careers that match it.

16. Career Research • 3. Use the Bureau of Labor Statistics website (http://www.bls.gov/k12/students.htm).  Research different careers and answer the questions below in finding out more about them. • How does the occupation fit your skills and interests? • What will you be doing in the occupation? • What is the necessary education and/or training? • How many jobs are there in the occupation currently? • Is the occupation projected to grow, decline, or remain unchanged? Why? • How much does this occupation pay? What do the top 10 percent earn? The bottom 10 percent? • Find someone with a job in the occupation you are interested in, and interview him or her. The interviewer should find outo What kind of work the person does.o What the person likes and dislikes about the job.o What advice the person would give to someone interested in a career in this field.

17. Internships & Making a Resume • A great way to get exposure in the field you are interested in… • Internships • Shadowing • Create a resume in advance to provide to the professional. • Will also be used next year when asking teachers for letters of recommendation.

18. College Search Engine Big Future- Collegeboard Should have list of colleges ready for the start of the senior year. Realistic/Back-up, Reasonable/Confident, and Reach

19. Applications for Next Year Requirements and Deadlines

20. California State University Application CSU Mentor: Will be available for students in the senior year to submit fall applications on October 1st. Log on to www.csumentor.edu. Deadline is November 30th. Complete the application for the following academic year. No letters of recommendation and no personal statement essays. FYI: Application cost is $55 per campus

21. http://degrees.calstate.edu/ CSU Impacted Majors: http://www.calstate.edu/SAS/impactioninfo.shtml

22. CSU Estimated Expenses (Cost of Attendance)

23. University of California • Why is UC schools typically held in higher regard? • Selectivity • Research-based institutions • Rankings

24. UC Admissions Statistics (2013) Berkeley: · GPA: 4.18 · SAT CR 678, M 706, W 692 Davis: · GPA: 4.07 · SAT CR 612, M 663, W 631 Irvine: · GPA: 4.03 · SAT CR 591, M 652, W 611 Los Angeles: · GPA: 4.15 · SAT CR 667, M 701, W 684 Merced: · GPA: 3.59 · SAT CR 534, M 564, W 536 Riverside: · GPA: 3.72 · SAT CR 555, M 599, W 566 Santa Cruz: · GPA: 3.84 · SAT CR 583, M 616, W 594 Santa Barbara: · GPA: 4.01 · SAT CR 620, M 659, W 636 San Diego: · GPA: 4.11 · SAT CR 642, M 692, W 659

25. 9 UC Campuses Ranked Among World’s Best Universities Nine University of California campuses placed among the top 150 universities in the world in rankings that focus on the quality of research and faculty released Aug. 15th by the 2014 Academic Ranking of World Universities. UC Berkeley, fourth UCLA, 12th UC San Diego, 14th UC San Francisco, 18th UC Santa Barbara, 41st UC Irvine, 47th UC Davis, 55th UC Santa Cruz, 93rd UC Riverside, 101-150th grouping

26. University of California Application Application opens for students starting August 1st. Window to submit applications is November 1st-30th. Must include two personal statement essays (“Freshman Applicant Prompt” and “Prompt For All Applicants”). No letters of recommendation required. The minimum required GPA is 3.0 for California residents. • The application fee for each UC campus you apply to is $70. • Fee Waiver: You can apply for a fee waiver within the online application and be notified immediately whether you have qualified. You will need to provide your family's income and the number of people supported by that income. • Fee waivers can’t be applied to more than four campuses, regardless of their source (e.g. UC, CollegeBoard/SAT). If you apply to more than four, you’ll need to pay $70 for each additional choice.

27. University of California Application Campus Major Offerings • UCB http://berkeley.edu/academics/dept/a.shtml • UCD http://admissions.ucdavis.edu/majors • UCI www.admissions.uci.edu/about/majors_and_minors.html • UCLA www.admissions.ucla.edu/majors • UCM www.ucmerced.edu/academics/undergraduate-majors • UCR www.ucr.edu/academics/undergradmajors.html • UCSD www.ucsd.edu/current-students/academics/majors-minors/undergraduate-majors.html • UCSB www.admissions.ucsb.edu/allmajors.asp • UCSC http://admissions.ucsc.edu/majors http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/check-majors/index.html use this website to check for “closed majors” on any particular campuses: Example: • Berkeley • Haas School of Business • Open only to junior-level transfer students. Freshmen can apply to the Pre-Business major in the College of Letters and Science. • College of Chemistry • Note: All single majors in the College of Chemistry are open, but the following joint majors are closed (students may apply to joint majors after the completion of two semesters at UC Berkeley): • Chemical Engineering/Materials Science and Engineering • Chemical Engineering/Nuclear Engineering

28. University of California Estimated Average Costs for California Residents, 2013-2014

29. The Common Application • 520+ institutions use this application. • Required essay for the Common App and many colleges require supplemental essay and/or short answer questions. • Many institutions require letters of recommendation. • Dates vary based on each institution • Research early and plan accordingly • Costs of applications vary: • University of Southern California (USC): $80 • Loyola Marymount University (LMU): $60 • University of Portland: $50 USC Cost of Attendance

31. Home of all support resources

32. Choices for the Admission Process-Not For UC and CSU

33. NCAA • Those students seeking to continue playing sports in college, need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center. • Go to the school website: • www.Valiantspirit.com • Go to the Counseling section under Academics • Click on the tab on the right labeled “NCAA Clearinghouse” • Register and then inform Mr. Thompson so that transcripts can be sent there. • Students must send official SAT/ACT scores. • Enter 9999 during ACT or SAT registration to ensure the testing agency reports your score directly to the NCAA Eligibility Center. Test scores on transcripts will not be used. • Speak to your coach and athletic director more regarding the athlete perspective and schools to consider.

34. NAIA • Will need to go through this eligibility process as well if considering NAIA schools. • They do not accept test scores off high school transcripts. • Scores must be sent directly from the testing service using our code: 9876

35. Financial Aid • FAFSA: • Priority Deadline/Processing: January 1st to March 2nd • First come first served! • Must renew every year and complete your taxes early. • CAL GRANT: Tentatively moving to electronic submission. • SCHOLARSHIPS: Focus after applications are submitted. Page located on school website.

36. Family College Planning Meetings • If you have any questions or need additional guidance at this point, set up a Family College Planning Appointment. • Forms given out previously to all Juniors • More forms on the table towards the front of the room.

37. Additional Resources • Class of 2016 College Resources Edmodo Code: 3ghngz • A Parent or Student can find an individual's parent code by: • Log in to the student's account • Scroll down and find the Parent Code on the bottom left corner of the home page. • College Fair: Fall Semester this year! • Saturday, September 13th • Located at CSUN • 11am-2pm • College Application Process Workshop-Senior Year • Every Wednesday at lunch • Begins towards the end of September • Application Walk-Throughs (CSU/UC/Common App), Personal Statements, Financial Aid, Asking for letters of recommendation, etc. • FINANCIAL AID NIGHT-Senior Year • Attend during the senior year • Student-based end of October • Family-based in November.