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PSTA College Information NightSeptember 18, 2014 1
Susan HoweCounselor
Karine TurdjianCounselor
Clark Magnet High School
Agenda
Paying for College Estimated College Cost Comparison Senior Timeline UC vs CSU vs Private College Entrance Exams – SAT/ACT College Application Process
CSU Mentor, UCOP, Private What Can Students Do? Annual GUSD College-Career Fair Senior Assembly for students on Oct. 9, per. 3
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Paying for College
We will cover: Financial Aid
Federal State
Scholarships Grants Student Loans
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Paying for College
Financial Aid
Free Application for Federal Student AidFAFSA
November 5, 2014 Financial Aid Workshop at Clark (tentatively)January 1, 2015 Filing period opens for FAFSAMarch 2, 2015 Deadline for FAFSA to be eligible for Cal Grantwww.FAFSA.gov
State - Cal GrantOctober 9, 2014 Ask your student for Parent Authorization for
Cal Grant GPA Verification letterDecember, 2014 Students’ GPA will be electronically submitted
by Clark counselors unless you tell us not to
March 2, 2015 Deadline for Cal Grant applicationwww.WebGrants4Students.org 4
Paying for College
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Paying for College
Student Loans Things to consider
Interest rate, APR Fixed vs. variable Co-signer Fees Enrollment Requirements Payments, during school or after graduation
Shop around for loans, i.e. from schools vs. banks
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Estimated College Cost Comparison
Average Annual Costs In state residents
$20,858 – 4-year public college or university $51,298 – 4-year private college or university
Out of state residents $43,858 – 4-year public college or university $51,298 – 4-year private college or university
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Senior Timeline
Handout Please refer to this handout on a regular
basis If you misplace it, you can find it on the
Clark website www.ClarkMagnet.net – Counselor’s
Corner
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UC vs CSU vs Private
University of CaliforniaUC’S
10 campuses Research based Larger classes Extremely competitive Minimum GPA to apply is 3.0 for CA
residents SAT/ACT scores vary from campus to
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UC vs CSU vs Private
California State UniversitiesCSU’S
23 campuses Applied Learning Smaller classes Less competitive Minimum GPA to apply to CSULA and CSUN is
2.0 for Glendale residents who have resided in CA for a minimum of one year
With 3.0 GPA and above, admission to CSULA and CSUN is assured with any SAT/ACT score (except impacted majors)
Other CSU’s may require higher GPA’s and higher SAT’s
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UC vs CSU vs Private
Privates More expensive Applied and research based Smaller classes Minimum GPA to apply is 3.0 High SAT/ACT scores Early Decision/Early Action admission varies
from campus to campus
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College Entrance Exams
Must be taken by December of senior year.Juniors should plan to take the SAT/ACT the spring of their Jr. year
SATSAT II Subject Test (optional)ACT with Writing
Don’t forget to ask the College Board to send your SAT scores to the colleges of your choice.
Note: Colleges will accept scores up through December even though applications have been submitted earlierNote: It is not necessary to take both the SAT and ACT
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College Entrance Exams
SAT vs ACT
SATMath
EnglishWriting
Colleges usually don’t count the writing.
Stronger focus on vocabulary.
ACTMath
EnglishScience
Tends to be more straightforward.
Is more of a “big picture” exam…total score vs. individual sections
College Application Process
UC’swww.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply
CSU (Cal States)www.csumentor.edu
August 1, 2014 Application OpensNovember 1-30, 2014 Application Submission Period for Fall 2015March 15-30, 2015 Notification of Fall 2015 Admission DecisionsMay 1, 2015 Deadline to submit the Statement of Intent to
RegisterJuly 1, 2015 Final Transcripts due at campus admissions
office
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College Application Process
UC: The Personal Statement UC: The Personal Statement 2 Prompts, students must address both 1,000 words or less View as a personal interview on paper
Click on the “Tips” box
www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/personal-statement/index.html 15
UC: The Personal StatementUC: The Personal Statement
Statement #1:Describe the world you come from — for example, your family, community or school — and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations.
Statement #2:Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes you proud and how does it relate to the person you are?
College Application Process
Additional Comments:Use this space to tell us anything else you want us to know about you and your academic record that you have not had the opportunity to describe elsewhere in the application. Limit your response to 550 words or less. 16
Do not include any letters of recommendations, copies of awards, transcripts or samples of your creative work with your application. They will not be reviewed or returned to you.
If took college courses during your high school career, list the courses in the appropriate subject area/term. Make sure to submit an official transcript for your college courses by July 1st, 2015.
College Application Process
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Honors/Advanced Placement courses will be given an extra point for a grade of C or higher.
AP level courses will also receive college credit for a score of 3 or better (depending on the institution) on the AP exam. A maximum of 8 AP courses can be credited.
College Application Process
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UC: The Personal StatementUC: The Personal Statement
Your personal statement should describe who you are, as your own unique individual. It is a forum for you to explain how factors outside your school environment have made you into the person that you are today. DO NOT repeat any information that has already been included in the application previously.
College Application Process
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College Application Process
UC: What is ELC? The Local Context (ELC) program is designed to
recognize the academic accomplishment of students in light of their high school environment at the end of their junior year.
How is ELC Determined? ELC identifies qualified students from among the top
9% of each participating California high school using the student’s self-reported academic record.
Applicants who meet the minimum course requirements and have a GPA that meets or exceeds the benchmark GPA for their high school are ELC.
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College Application Process
Private CollegesObtain a Green Folder from Mrs. Bondy
Snack/Lunch/Enrichment/After School
Most Private Colleges Use Common Application
www.commonapp.org Check for Application Submission Deadlines (vary by college) Thoroughly complete student part of the application Send an Invitation to your counselor to submit your school
report and to 2 teachers for a letter of recommendation These invitations should be sent no later than November 7th,
to allow adequate time for a good letter of recommendation. FAFSA and Cal Grant deadline is March 2 (some colleges may
have their own deadline for FAFSA for scholarship purpose). Meet all deadlines!!!
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College Application Process
Letter of Recommendation Scholarship organizations and private
colleges/universities ask for a letter of recommendation from your counselor/teachers. To better assist you with a good letter of recommendation you must: Complete Student Information Sheet aka Brag Sheet
thoroughly…not just one line; Available at www.ClarkMagnet.net (counselor’s corner)
Provide the completed Brag Sheet to your counselor/teacher with plenty of time to prepare your letter of recommendation (Please write legibly or type out your information).
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What Can Students Do?
Take a challenging course schedule each year and do well
Take advantage of other academic opportunities
Take initiative in pursuing their passions and interests
Get involved in activities at school and in their communities
Explore leadership opportunities at school, in activities, in the family, and in the community
Students should strive to do their best in all things
Go online and research colleges, universities and scholarships 23
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College Fair
October 22, 2014Glendale Civic Auditorium 1401 N. Verdugo Rd. Glendale, CA 91208
5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Free Admission
Free Parking
Financial Aid Seminars for parents available
Over 100 colleges and universities will be represented
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College Fair
October 22, 2014Glendale Civic Auditorium 1401 N. Verdugo Rd. Glendale, CA 91208
5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Free Admission
Free Parking
Financial Aid Seminars for parents available
Over 100 colleges and universities will be represented
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College Fair
October 22, 2014Glendale Civic Auditorium 1401 N. Verdugo Rd. Glendale, CA 91208
5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Free Admission
Free Parking
Financial Aid Seminars for parents available
Over 100 colleges and universities will be represented
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