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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
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.
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.
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!!
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
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
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.
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
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
“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