Torrey Pines High School Senior Presentations Class of 2015

1. Torrey Pines High School Senior Presentations Class of 2015

2. Transcripts Check your transcripts for the following: • Correct Name, Address • Off campus classes • Credits • Grades • Check for Repeats • Graduation Status • CSIS ID # = SSID # (UC System Only)

3. Naviance Computer Programhttp://connection.naviance.com/tphs To login- Your school ID number is your Naviance registration code. Your parents can also create an account by using your ID # with a P at the end.

4. Naviance Features • Scholarship Opportunities – Find out what scholarships are available to you. • Career Exploration- Find career information such as salaries, future outlook, and education needed. • Research Colleges- Compare GPA, standardized test scores, and other statistics to actual historical data from our school for students who have applied and been admitted in the past (this will be available for our students in future years) • Sign up for college visits- Find out which colleges are visiting our school and sign up to attend those sessions. Then print the email and use it as your pass to the visit. Max of 6 visits per student.

5. Community Colleges • Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG): Several UC campuses offer guaranteed admission to California community college students who meet specific requirements. • By participating in a Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program, you will receive early review of your academic records, early admission notification and specific guidance about major preparation and general education coursework.

6. California State Universities (CSU) • 23 campuses • Practical based; prepares majority of students for jobs after graduation • Service Area: CSU San Marcos • Applicants must meet the A-G subject requirements • Apply online @ www.csumentor.edu

7. University of California (UC) • 9 campuses • Research based; prepares students to advance to graduate and professional educational programs • Visit: pathways.ucop.edu/doorways/list for a complete list of TPHS UC approved courses • Applicants must meet the A-G subject requirements • Apply online @ www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply • Application determined by comprehensive review process • CSIS ID # = SSID #

8. UC/CSU Subject Requirements(A-G) • A: History/ Social Science: 2 years required • B: English: 4 years required • C: Math: 3 years required/ 4 yrs recommended • D: Lab Science: 2yrs required/ 3 recommended • E: Foreign Language: 2 yrs required/ 3 yrs recommended • F: Visual/ Performing Arts: 1 year required • G: Electives: 1 year required

9. “D” Grades UC and CSU campuses consider a D grade in a required subject a Subject Omission. Students who have received a D grade in a required course need to repeat the course in order to be eligible to apply to a UC or CSU campus… HOWEVER…there are exceptions… • Math • World Languages *See your counselor for specific information*

10. UC/ CSU Application Deadlines All students are expected to apply online: UC online application: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply Application available: NOW Filing period: November 1- November 30 CSU online application: www.csumentor.edu Application available: October 1st Filing period: November 1- November 30

11. Private and Out of State Colleges 1.Admission requirements vary by institution 2. Often use “committee” type admission process 3. Students should check with individual campuses to determine admission requirements & deadlines 4. Over 500 campuses use the Common Application (Visit www.commonapp.org for more information) 5. Letter(s) of Recommendation required

12. College Admission Testing Requirements • University of California: • ●Require SAT reasoning or ACT (w/ writing) • ●Subject exams no longer required* • CSU: • ●Require SAT or ACT • Private Schools: • Refer to school websites, some allow ACT exam to replace subject test requirements. • * However, some majors may recommend certain subject tests. Check admission.universityofcalifornia.edu for specific UC recommendations. ☺www.fairtest.org: Great resource to view a list of colleges and universities that do not require a SAT or ACT exam for admission

13. Test Dates • SAT www.collegeboard.com • October 11 @ TPHS • November 8 @ TPHS • December 6 @ TPHS • ACT www.act.org • October 25 @ TPHS • December 13 **Please note that some schools may not accept scores from the December test day.

14. Prospective College Athletes NCAA Eligibility Center: 1.Register online @ http://eligibilitycenter.org 2.Ensure you are meeting the NCAA course requirements. • Student athletes may not enroll in BYU Online courses in order to meet NCAA Division I core course requirements. 3. Bring signed FERPA form, found on Naviance, and stamped & addressed envelope to TPHS Registrar.

15. Financial Aid/ Scholarships • Encourage all students to apply • Visit www.fafsa.gov to download FAFSA form • Form available January 1, 2015 • Form must be submitted by March 2, 2015 • More scholarship information on Naviance • Financial Aid Info Night at TPHS in November CSS/ Profile: - Similar to FAFSA, but requires more detailed information - Certain private colleges/universities use this form to determine non-government financial aid, such as the institution's own grants, loans and scholarships

16. How to Apply to College

17. The first thing you will do is click on the FERPA Agreement link.

18. FERPA Agreement • Be sure to print the FERPA form and return to counselor to waive your right to access letter. • No counselor can write you a letter of recommendation without this form on file. • Also, be sure to give one to any teacher who will be writing you a letter. • Students who do not waive their right will receive a generic, neutral letter.

19. Click on the “colleges” tab.

20. Next, click on the “colleges I’m applying to” link

21. If you are applying to Common App schools, there is an electronic FERPA on commonapp.org which must be completed BEFORE your Naviance account can be matched and teachers/counselors can submit online.

22. In order to access the Common App FERPA, click on “release authorization” under the “My Colleges” tab on commonapp.org. Since TP is a Naviance school, you ***DO NOT INVITE COUNSELOR OR TEACHERS THROUGH COMMON APP*** Teachers and counselors will submit through Naviance. Remember to waive your rights.

23. Now go back to Naviance and enter your Common App email address and date of birth. Click match, and your Naviance and Common App are now linked!

24. You must now list all of the colleges you’re applying to. Click on “add colleges to this list.”

25. Add your college list by using the “lookup” feature.

26. You can browse colleges by state, country, or name.

27. Choose a type of admission and be sure to check what each school offers.

28. After you find the school and select an admission type, click “Add Colleges”.

29. Make sure that your college list and application type (early or regular) is ACCURATE! Your counselors and teachers will refer to this list as needed for deadlines.

30. To find the teacher and counselor brag packets, click on the “about me” tab.

31. Click on the brag packet to the left that you wish to complete first.

32. Complete every question and pay close attention to deadlines.

33. For a teacher recommendation, be sure to complete all the questions as well. For questions that ask for specifics in a class, use separate paragraphs for each teacher and devote equal time to both.

34. Once your brag packets are done, return to your college list and scroll down to the bottom and under Teacher Recommendations, click on “add/cancel requests”.

35. Select your teachers and counselor from the pull down menu here. This will send them an email notifying them that the brag packet is done. Be sure to ask them in person first, before sending the email, as a courtesy.

36. Don’t forget to select “Update Requests” once your teachers and counselor have been selected.

37. Requesting Letters of Recommendation • Once again, you MUST speak with the recommender (i.e. teacher or counselor) before requesting him/her in Navianceand submit the signed FERPA agreement form. • Common Application schools must be completed through Naviance, NO FORMS/ENVELOPES REQUIRED!!!

38. Schools NOT on the Common Application • Letters of recommendation are needed for private and some out of state schools only. Check your colleges’requirements. • Be sure to add all colleges you are applying to on Naviance under your college list. • As long as the college accepts electronic submission of school materials (docufide), counselors/teachers will submit through Naviance. **Remember, UC/CSU Schools do not accept letters of recommendation

39. Letter of Recommendation Request Deadlines • For Early Admissions: • October 1st • The deadline to request and submit your brag packet for a LOR for all colleges/scholarships with an application deadline that is Dec. 1, 2014 or before. • For Regular Admissions: • October 31st • The deadline to request and submit your brag packet for a LOR for all colleges/scholarships with an application deadline that is Dec. 2, 2014 or after.

40. Resources Refer to our College Application Reference Sheet and FAQS, found on Naviance, for assistance.

41. Resources The Counseling website is another great resource. Stay updated by checking out “12th graders” frequently.

42. TIPS for Surviving this time… • Take care of yourself. Make time to relax and decompress (beach, coffee with friends, funny movies, playing with your dog, etc) • Strive for healthy balance in your life. You will need time for academics, college applications/scholarships, friends, family, activities, work, exercise, rest. Don’t spread yourself too thin! • Don’t compare yourself to your friends, siblings or peers. You do not have to share your college list or decisions with others. This is a private process; know who your support system is and access it!

43. TIPS for Surviving this time… • Pace yourself with the application process. Set aside time daily to work on brag packets, applications and essays so you can put your best self forward. Create a calendar to manage deadlines. • Keep the college admission process in perspective. Believe it or not, this will likely not be the most important decision you ever make. Many colleges could work for you in different ways. You are not choosing a soul mate for life, but rather the place to start your higher education.

44. Upcoming Events… Wednesday, September 17th Senior Parent College Info Night 6:30 pm in Lecture Hall Wednesday, October 15th Senior Meetings 9:00am-11:00am UC online application workshop CSU online application workshop Mid November- DATE TBA Financial Aid Night 6:30 pm in Lecture Hall

45. The last day to drop a class… … without any record on your transcript is: Tuesday, September 23, 2014 The last day to Withdraw from a class is: Thursday, November 20th, 2014 (A “W” will appear on your transcript.)

46. Enjoy Your Senior Year! Remember to contact your counselor for more information: A-Cho Mrs. Cambra Chr-Fl Mr. Dean Fo-Kj Mrs. Lary Kl-M & EL Mrs. Hernandez-Cyr N-Sf and AVID Mrs. Magruder Sh-Z Ms. Gervasini