Senior Senior Pre-CollegePre-CollegeGuidanceGuidance

Ms. Gordon (A-L)Mrs. Meza (M-Z)

Now What?

ServicesServices available to you by your SJHS available to you by your SJHS counselorcounselor

Information at Counselor’s Corner:•Standardized Testing –

•SAT, ACT, test dates, registration deadlines, test prep, fee waivers for those who qualify

•UC, CSU, Private & Community Colleges

•How to write a Personal Statement

•Student Resume for Letters of Recommendation

•Financial Aid, Scholarships, Grants, Loans

University/College Application Process

College Application Steps1. Gather all academic information2. Create account on application websites

and begin inputting information3. Have someone review your application

before you submit it4. Submit all supplemental documents

along with application (as attachment or mail it)

5. Now it’s waiting time. . .

College Application Step #1Academic Information to Submit

• A-G courses- request a transcript from Mrs. Garcia, the Registrar

• SAT/ACT scores – Make sure you send them to the university

you applied to by logging on to CollegeBoard.org or actstudent.org

• Extra curricular activities – keep records• Letters of Recommendations• Personal Statement for UC

Subject Area SJHS UC/CSUEnglish 4 years 4 years

Mathematics 3 years 3-4 yearsSocial Science 3.5 years 2 yearsScience + Lab 2 years 2-3 years

Foreign Language 2 years 2-3 yearsVisual and Performing

Arts 1 year 1 year

Physical Education 1.75 yearsDriver’s Ed .25 year

Health .5 yearTechnology .5 year

C.P. Electives 2.5 years 1 yearReligion 4 years

A-G Courses

SAT & ACTTest Prep books available in Counseling Lobby

Deadline to register

Test date

Sept 6 Oct 5Oct 3 Nov 2Nov 8 Dec 7Dec 27 Jan 25Feb 7 March 8April 4 May 3May 9 June 7

Deadline to register

Test date

Aug 23 Sept 21Sept 27 Oct 26Nov 8 Dec 14Jan 10 Feb 8

March 7 April 12May 9 June 14

ACT Calendar 2013-2014actstudent.org/start

SAT Calendar 2013-2014sat.collegboard.org

Fee Waivers available for those who qualify. See your counselor.

SAT

SAT has 3 components: Critical ReasoningMathematicsWriting Test (required)

ACT

ACT has up to 5 components: English MathematicsReading ScienceWriting Test (optional)

Which Test Should I Take?

SAT or ACT Plus WritingCheck the Admissions Requirements for the university you are applying to. Admission requirements vary at individual campuses.

Impacted campuses Impacted majors

GradesSAT Scores

Personal Statement

They look at everything in more detail

What if . . .I decide to change my major once I’m at the university

Selecting a major that isn't impacted and changing it once admitted to the university

Extra-Curricular Activities•Sports•Clubs•Community Service Hours•Work•Colleges want to see that you are well rounded, consistent and dedicated

For university applications & scholarshipsComplete your student resume, give to each person

Choose at least 4 different people (3 academic, 1 community member)

TeacherCounselor

AdministratorCommunity Service Supervisor

Letters of Recommendation

Who should I ask to write a letter of recommendation for me?

• Choose someone: –Who relates to your major–Knows you academically–Knows you as a person outside of class–Knows your abilities, strengths, interest

Letters of RecommendationsEtiquette

Ask for letter at least 3 weeks prior to due date to give plenty of time for person to create it

Ask if they can keep letter on file so you can request another letter when you need one

Request electronic PDF version of letter Alternate who you ask for letters Tell person when you need it by and what its for.

Personal Statement Your chance to tell how special you are!! Be HONEST and SINCERE Dig deep, telling about unique events that you

participated in. Prove that you are an EXCELLENT fit for their

campus! Be yourself Sell yourself You are worth it!!

College Application Step #2College Application Step #2 Create your account on the

application websites and begin inputting your information

Most sites allow you to save your work and return later to complete/submit.

CSUMentor.edu

UC Pathwaysadmissions.universityofcalifornia.edu/applicant

The Common Applicationcommonapp.org

UC/CSU applications open October 1st

UC/CSU deadlineNovember 30th

Private deadlines vary

When accepted to a college or university it is CONDITIONAL based upon receipt &

review of final transcript.Example:

Student who went to university to register

Make sure all forms are turned in by their appropriate DEADLINE

• Financial Aid Forms• EOP• ELM/EPT Test • SAT I/ACT and/or SAT II• Intent to Register• Housing Application• High School Transcripts

The university will let you know what forms you need to turn in and the

deadlinesBy: Email & Student Portal

Check Your Email Often!!

The Cost of Education

Living On-campus

California Community Colleges

California State University (CSU)

University of California (UC)

Private Universities

Out of StateYale University

Fees/Tuition $864 $6,489 $13,200 $30,144

Books supplies $1,656 $1,652 $1,500 $1,455

Room board $7,800 $10,607 $13,200 $9,330

Misc. $3,096 $3,829 $3,300 $3,218

TOTAL $13,416 $22,577 $31,200 $45,147 $58,600

Standard Educational Expenses Chart

Financial Aid

Types of Financial Aid

• Loans – must pay back• Scholarships – free money• Grants – free money• Work Study – earn money at a job

Where Financial Aid can come from?

• Federal Government - FAFSA• State Government – Cal Grant, BOG• Institution – UC, CSU, Private Universities• Private - Scholarships• Family- Savings• Work Study

Sjhsknights.com > Student Life > College Scholarships

SJHS Scholarship site updated daily

Santa Barbara Foundationwww.sbscholarship.orgDue: January 31,2014

450 Available Scholarships from 1 Application

Myths• I won’t get a scholarship because my GPA is

too low.• I’m a top student. Scholarships will come to

me.• If I apply for a loan, it will lessen my chances

of getting a scholarship.• My parents make too much money.

Don’t forget about….Don’t forget about….

FAFSA.ed.gov

January 1January 1stst – March 2 – March 2ndnd

You must submit FAFSA to get scholarships, grants & loans

from a university

What is a Cal Grant?• Three types of Cal Grants - A, B, C• State funded monetary grants• The awards do not have to be paid back. • Due: March 2, 2014 with FAFSA• Ms. Gordon will submit all seniors’ social

security numbers to CSAC in Dec.

Who can apply for Cal Grant?

• Submit the FAFSA and your verified Cal Grant GPA by the deadline

• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen• Be a California resident• Attend a qualifying California college • Be in a program leading to an undergraduate degree

or certificate • Be enrolled at least half time • Have registered with U.S. Selective Service (males 18

years of age)

Cal Grant A • Minimum 3.0 GPA• Used for tuition and fees at public and private

colleges as well as some private career colleges.

• You need to be working toward a two-year or four-year degree.

• Pays up to:–CSU $5,970–UC $12,192–Private $9,223

Cal Grant B

• Minimum 2.0 GPA • For disadvantaged and low-income families. • Pays up to $1,473 freshman year

Cal Grant C • Minimum 2.0 GPA• Enrolled in a 4 month long vocational program at– California Community College– Private college– Career technical school

• Pays up to $547 and $2,462 additional at private & Career Tech School

• Up to 2 years funding

Senior Timeline

What to consider when choosing a university

• Does the university have your major(s), minor(s)– Different university may offer major but name is

slightly different• Location – north, south – in state, out of state – near the beach, in the dessert– Visit the campus

What to consider when choosing a university

• Size of campus– number of students enrolled – Class ratio – M/F ratio – hills or flat – bike accessible

• On campus activities – clubs, fraternities, sororities, organizations

What to consider when choosing a university

• Community – Location of your church, – Volunteer organization, – Stores, – Other things to do, – Near an internship location

Tips for choosing a university• Select you’re top 3 universities, dream schools• Select a university you have no doubt you will

get in• Select a university close to home (just in case)• Apply to minimum 5 universities• Check out Collegeview.com

Things to keep in mind about Things to keep in mind about senior yearsenior year

“Senioritis”• Procrastination • Lacking the motivation to excel in

their academics• Not wanting to do homework

Why do you need to stay on top Why do you need to stay on top of things and get great grades?of things and get great grades?

Admission is CONDITIONALCONDITIONAL

Emotional Rollercoaster

• Find where you can get support• Communicate with your parents,

teachers, counselors

Message for Students…..Message for Students…..

APPLY!!!APPLY!!!

Start EarlyStart Early

You Control Your Future!You Control Your Future!Take Charge Now!!Take Charge Now!!

Good Luck!Buena Suerte

College Tour Oct 3rd-4th

Campuses: •CSU Monterey Bay•UC Santa Cruz•Stanford•San Jose State University •Santa Clara University•Cost = $250•Forms & Fees Due Sept 10th