Unit Overview

Quick write

PurposeTo outline tasks that needed to be completed

for the college admissions processActivities

Overview of senior year tasksApplication ProcessGPA CalculatorH.S. transcript reviewSummer Priorities

Imagine yourself as a senior getting ready to apply for college. What tasks do you need to complete? Discuss your level of preparedness.

Task Deadline

1.) Prepare

2.) Applications:

Test ScoresAdmissions EssayTranscriptsList of schoolsApplication money or waiversRecommendation lettersDeadline Oct. 1

7 schools total Have a good mix. CSU’s, Cal States, Private, Out of stateApplication Fees/WaiversDeadline Nov. 1

Task Deadline

3.) Testing

4.) FAFSA / GPA Verification

5.) Acceptance /Denial Letters

a.) What’s included in the letter

b.) May 1, 2009

Re-take SAT, ACT or Subject TestsDeadline Dec. 1

Jan 1- March 2

Late May- April 1

Denial or acceptanceFinancial Aid Award LettersVerificationHousing Requirements

National Reply Date is May 1.

Task Deadline

6.) Final Transcripts

7.) Placement Tests

8.) Meet with your Advisor

Send your final transcripts as soon as they’re available to your college. June 30

Take your English and Math Placement tests. This tells the school what level of classes you can register for (remedial or freshman level.July

Schedule your classes, get to know your department

Think of the list of tasks you must accomplish during your senior year. Create a timeline from September 2015 to July 2016 that lists the tasks that must be accomplished

Take out your “Task List” notesCreate two level 2 or 3 questions about what

you’ve learned on your ½ sheet of paper

Item Description

1. Coursework: Do I need any of the

following?

2. Test Scores: How do I measure up?

Review your transcripts: Any D’s or F’s not made-up?

Summer classes at a junior college?

Have I met all of the requirements for my colleges?

How are my test scores? Are they competitive for the schools I want to apply to? Can I take any test prep classes or buy any books?Am I going to re-take my any of my tests?

Item Description

3. Extracurricular Activities:

Example:

4. College Visits

5. Scholarship Research

Set a goal:

Research community service options in fields that you enjoy

Volunteer coach, Rotary Club, Key Club, beach clean-up (Be sure to keep a log)

Which colleges on my list have I visited? Do I know when the overnight stays and outreach nights are?

Have I exhausted all of my scholarship options?

How many will I apply for this summer? How? (online?)

1. Summarize your notes.2. Complete the Priorities Checklist

While you’re calculating your GPA and completing your transcript reflection, I will be working 1-on-1 with you. Please bring up your UC/CSU Requirement Checklist,

transcript and GPA Calculator worksheet

Please grab your college crateUsing your transcripts and the GPA

Calculations Worksheet, calculate your GPA.

1. What were the main ideas in today’s lesson?2. What did you understand best?3. How do these ideas relate to what you have

already learned?