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College Night for SeniorsClass of 2016
For Students & Parents!
Las Lomas High School Counseling Department and
College/Career Center
Welcome Senior Students and Parents UNDERSTANDING SENIOR YEAR
Senior Year Mythbusters Dealing with Stress and Senioritis
Parent’s Role Promoting resilience
Naviance College Systems Overview
• Freshman Grades Don’t Count.
• Senior year is easy!
• I can do my senior project in a week.
• Scholarships are only for 4-year colleges.
• No one cares about senior grades.
• I can’t afford a 4-year college, so I’ll go to a Community
College.
• No one from LL gets into UC schools.
• Applying early increases chances of getting into college.
• My parents can fill out my college application.
Common Myths…
Naviance Family Connection http://connection.naviance.com/laslomas
What is Naviance Family Connection? Personalized college/vocational program searches A useful tool in the college application process
Note!! Important updates!! You must load all the colleges you are applying to in your
Naviance account. All supporting application documents from Las Lomas (transcripts, letters
of recommendation, etc.) must be sent through Naviance. Counselor and teacher recommenders will submit supporting
documents through Naviance, when requested to do so. Students will still submit applications by following the instructions set forth
by each college. Student applications will not be submitted through Naviance.
Naviance Family Connection
Official Transcripts Submit requests through your Naviance account Pay for requests through the LL Web Store
Letters of Recommendation 4 weeks advance notice required! Speak, in person, with potential recommender/s to request a letter
Teacher Recommendation Complete survey on Naviance and e-mail teacher to notify
Follow-up with a “Thank You” note and the news of where you will be attending
Counselor Recommendation Complete 3 surveys on Naviance and e-mail counselor to notify
Need help logging on? See Ellen Smith in the College/Career Center.
College/Career Center College Representative Visits – see full schedule of local college
fairs, information sessions and college reps visiting LLHS on Naviance
Social Media Check out Facebook, Twitter and blogs for colleges you are interested in Be careful of what you post on Facebook – Colleges and Employers are
looking!
California Scholarship Federation (CSF) Honor Society
Assistance with college applications; info about specialty schools and apprenticeships and gap year programs
Lending library of college related and career materials
NCAA Clearinghouse www.eligibilitycenter.org
Financial Aid / Cost to Attend College Financial Aid Seminar – Oct. 8 @ 7pm LLHS Theatre
Financial Aid may be available/FAFSA is applicable at all accredited schools
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Workshop – January 19, 2015 @ 7pm LLHS Theatre
FAFSA www.fafsa.ed.gov Free to apply! Apply online January 1, 2016 – March 2, 2016
California Dream Act www.CalDreamAct.org Free to apply!
Apply online January 1, 2016 – March 2, 2016 Cal Grant Free to apply!
Pick up GPA verification form in College/Career Center Submit to Counseling Office Jan. 1, – March 2, 2016
CSS Profile https://profileonline.collegeboard.com/prf/index.jsp Selected private universities will require this profile. Fee charged (fee waiver may be available)
Financial Aid / Cost to Attend College Colleges may have own forms and priority due dates
Fee waivers for college applications may be available
Look at the college’s Net Price Calculator
Have a discussion about what your family can afford
LIFE AFTER LAS LOMASWhere do Las Lomas students go after
graduation?
57%
38%
2%2%2%Class of 2015
4-year college2-year collegeGap YearWorkMilitary
College Systems Overview
Community Colleges
California State Universities (CSU)
Universities of California (UC)
Private/Independent Universities
Public Out-of-State Universities
College Fair at Dougherty Valley High, Oct. 28, 6:30-8:30 pm
Community Colleges Associate Degree & Vocational Certificate Programs are offered
Transfer programs to 4-year colleges. Using www.assist.org can help you prepare. UC transfer planner guide: https://uctap.universityofcalifornia.edu
113 campuses ! http://www.californiacommunitycolleges.cccco.edu/Students 12 have dorms on site!
No SAT or ACT required for any Community College
Apply EARLY in the Spring semester Complete online application Take assessment tests Complete orientation class (if required)
Must be a high school graduate or 18 years old to attend
Community CollegesDiablo Valley College (DVC) www.dvc.edu
DVC Night - Spring, 2016, 7:00 PM, LL Theatre
DVC application workshops at LLHS in the spring
English & Math Placement Exams will be offered at LLHS Specific date TBA (March/April 2016)
DVC Special Programs: Disability Support Services (DSS) Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) English as a Second Language (ESL)
Check in the College/Career Center for information on other California Community Colleges.
What’s the magic recipe to get into a good college?
Prepare Yourself Challenge Yourself Search Yourself Be Yourself Show Resilience Applying to college is an act of
personal integrity
Applying to College Apply and submit all documents on time!
Classes which meet college admission requirements are on the “a-g” list by year https://doorways.ucop.edu/list/
Pass all your senior courses with a C or higher!
Stay organized! Create a file for college info and a calendar of senior
year deadlines Keep printouts of your application and other
communications, plus a file of your passwords
SENIOR YEAR DOES MATTER! Grades & course selection do make an
impact on your acceptance!
Last day to drop classes: October 23rd
Keep up senior grades or acceptance can be rescinded!
Reduce stress by being organized! Find a system that works for YOU.
Student Checklist Before You Begin Your Application Make Sure You Have:High School/College Transcript
Use to correctly enter your classes and grades Do not report classes and grades by memory
Test Scores Send your SAT/ACT, Subject Exams if applicable, directly from the
testing agency(College Board or ACT) OK to apply before all tests are completed
Activities & Awards Make a list of most significant awards, volunteer work, paid work and
extra-curricular activities. Make note of time involved in activity. BE SPECIFIC! Use details of what
you did!
Essay/Personal Statement Student is the star! Show your voice!
After you apply….
Check your email often! Make sure your email address reflects how you want the colleges
to see you.
Check your campus web portal and corresponding email account.
Student must notify all colleges if courses listed on the applications change, or if a semester grade is a “D” or “F.”
Check early for housing! Housing application dates and procedures vary by campus.
A-G Subject Requirements
UC and CSU Systems
A: 2 yrs History/Social Science
B: 4 yrs of English
C: 3 yrs (4 recommended) Math
D: 2 yrs (3 recommended) Laboratory Science
E: 2 yrs (3 recommended) Language Other than English
F: 1 yr Visual & Performing Arts
G: 1 yr College Preparatory Elective
California State Universities (CSU)
Bakersfield Channel Islands Dominguez Hills
East Bay * Cal Maritime San Francisco*
Stanislaus
23 campuses
CSUs NOT impacted for first-time freshman in 2016
Impacted means there are more applications received than there are available freshman spots at that campus, resulting in increased competitiveness.
* Local area CSUs: East Bay and SFSU
California State Universities (CSU) Non-impacted campuses may have impacted
programs Nursing, Criminal Justice, Business Check on www.csumentor.edu for complete list
Visit www.calstate.edu/impactioninfo.shtml to determine impacted majors/campuses
To find all degrees/programs available by CSU campus visit http://degrees.calstate.edu
California State Universities (CSU) Admission based on “a-g” courses, GPA and SAT or ACT
test score. CSU does not review “writing” portion of the SAT/ACT.
No essay or recommendations required or accepted
Application period Oct.1- Nov.30, 2015 Fee $55* per campus. Fee waiver available.
Visit www.csumentor.edu to apply & get info on all CSU’s
California State Universities (CSU) Send transcript only when the campus requests it.
Failure to submit transcript or SAT/ACT scores will result in admission denial.
Confirm acceptance ASAP. No later than May 1st.
Cal Poly - Early Decision Option (except for Art and Music Majors) Only CSU to use 9 – 12 GPA
Eligibility Index Table: https://secure.csumentor.edu/planning/high_school/cal_residents.asp
Additional admissions information https://
secure.californiacolleges.edu/college_planning/california_state_university/freshman_admission_requirements/Majors_Admission_Standards.aspx
California State Universities (CSU) CSU College Night for high school students and parents
Thursday, September 24, 2015, 6 – 8:00 p.m. Oakland Marriott City Center, 1001 Broadway, Oakland
The majority of CSU campuses do not accept coursework the summer after graduation to complete admission requirements.
The EPT (English Placement Test) and/or ELM (Entry Level Math) placement tests may be required in the spring of senior year. After admission, check email from the college for more information
Meet all deadlines!
University of California (UC) System 9 Undergraduate campuses
1 Graduate campus (UCSF)
Admission based on comprehensive review of: “a-g” courses & GPA SAT or ACT score
SAT Subject Tests not required, may be recommended Personal statement
No change in prompts Extracurricular activities & honors/awards Letters of recommendation only upon request
Comprehensive Review Campuses Look For
Strong grades, test scores & course preparation A robust educational experience
Access Students Within Context Educational environment Available resources and opportunities
The Full Application Not just the personal statement Not just grades and test scores
Full list of comprehensive review factors:http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/freshman/how-applications-reviewed/
Personal Statement - Essay
Unlike an English essay – use “I” statements
Treat as an interview
Reader doesn’t know you
Responses are not graded
Use your own voice
Answer the question!
University of California (UC) System Application available now; Submit Nov. 1- Nov. 30, 2015
Send a transcript only when requested by the college. You will need to submit a final transcript after graduation.
Admissions Index Calculator: http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/freshman/california-residents/admissions-index/index.html
Apply online at: http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/apply-online/
Fee to apply $70 per campus
Help Desk ucinfo@applyucsupport.net and 1-800-207-1710
University of California (UC) System
Online UC college fair: Thursday, October 8th 11 am - 8 pm video/online chat
https://www.collegeweeklive.com/event-schedule/ucday
Independent/Private Universities 77 campuses in CA
Admissions criteria--check with each individual campus! Most require SAT or ACT Subject Tests may be required Most require essays, letters of recommendation, and transcript
upon application Extracurricular activities, work experience, and honors/awards
may be considered
Common Application www.commonapp.org Links with Naviance Family Connection Secondary School Report = Counselor Letter of Recommendation Common Application deadlines vary
Independent/Private Universities Early Decision/Early Action/Rolling Admissions
Helpful websites:www.aiccu.edu www.californiacolleges.eduwww.collegeboard.comwww.actstudent.orgwww.commonapp.org
Compare college costs and financial aid offershttp://www.consumerfinance.gov/paying-for-college/compare-financial-aid-and-college-cost
/
Out of State Public Universities Check individual admission policies and deadlines
SAT/ACT are usually required
Essay and/or letters of recommendation may be required or considered
Extracurricular activities, work experience, and awards/honors may be required or considered
College/Career Center will host admissions representatives on our campus Sign up to meet these reps!
Consider Western Undergraduate Exchange http://wue.wiche.edu Tuition scholarship program for public colleges/universities in the western states
Need Help With Your Applications? Tuesdays October 6 thru November 10 application help
from the counseling staff 6th & 7th periods in the College/Career Center
Application tips: Government and Econ are one semester classes. For UC and CSU apps, Econ is in the drop down menu for
college-prep electives. Current semester classes should be listed as “In Progress”;
spring semester classes as “Planned.” Apply Broadly!
CONTACT INFORMATION
Counselor (A-El)* Amelia Whalen ext. 2126Counselor (En-K)* Hanalee Washburn2124Counselor (L-Pi)* Kara Bloodgood2127Counselor (Pl-U)* Marilyn Lewis-Hampton
2123Counselor (V-Z + ELL Stu)*Valerie Wright-Smith 2125Registrar Beth Chastain2119College Advisor Ellen Smith2117Testing Coordinator Allison Ridenhour2116* Seniors check Naviance for counselor
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