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

Mythbusters

• 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

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

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.

Four Year 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)

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)

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

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