September 17, 2015

Ms. Casey Rowley, College/Career CounselorMr. Luke Sferra, HS Counselor (A-K)Mrs. Katie Dahm, HS Counselor (L-Z)

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Resources for College Planning

• College/Career Center website click to connect• College/Career Center calendar on the web click to

connect• MHS eNews mailing list click to connect• Naviance Family Connection click to connect• Counseling team at MHS!

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Postsecondary Options

• 4-year college or university (Bachelor degree)– Public: UC or CSU– Private: over 70 in California– Out of state public or private: over 3,000

• 2-year college (Associate degree, career training or transfer)

• Career technical education (varying degrees and certificates)

• Military• Work• Gap year (concrete plan with a destination in mind for 2nd

year, usually)

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Graduation Requirements

Subject Malibu High School(to graduate)

University of California (minimum eligibility)

California State University(minimum eligibility)

English 4 years 4 years 4 years

Social Studies 3 yearsWorld History or European History

U.S. HistoryGovt/Economics

2 yearsWorld History or European History

U.S. History

2 yearsWorld History or European History

U.S. History

Math 3 yearsAlgebra IGeometryAlgebra II

3 years minimum, 4 recommendedAlgebra IGeometryAlgebra II

3 years minimum, 4 recommended for someAlgebra IGeometryAlgebra II

Science 2 yearsPhysical Science

Biology

2 years minimum, 3 recommendedBiology

Chemistry

2 years minimum, 3 recommended for someBiology

Chemistry

Foreign Language None 2 years minimum, 3-4 recommended 2 years minimum, 3-4 recommended for some

Visual Art or Performing Art 1 year 1 year (same genre) 1 year (same genre)

Electives 60 credits 1 yearMust be listed on UC approved

A-G course listAdvanced Math, Psychology,

Lab Science, Foreign Language, Social Studies, 2nd year of VPA

1 yearMust be listed on UC approved

A-G course listAdvanced Math, Psychology, Lab Science,

Foreign Language, Social Studies, 2nd year of VPA

Freshman Seminar 1 year

Physical Education 2 years

Community Service 80 hours

California High School Exit Exam Passing Scores on ELA and Math Sections

Passing Grade Grade of “D” is considered passing All courses must be completed with “C-” or higher

College Prep Senior’s Timeline

• Search- self assessment for needs and wishes (self & family)

• Narrow down the college list• Apply• Wait for an admission decision

– Look for scholarships– Apply for financial aid– Continue with life!

• Admission decisions arrive• Make a decision- self assessment• Graduate, attend orientation, move in!

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College Systems

• Community colleges• California State University• University of California• Private colleges and universities in California• Out of state private and public colleges and

universities

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Community Colleges

• 112 campuses in California• Associate degrees (many lead to careers)• Transfer to 4-year school (finish Bachelor degree)• To transfer to CSU or UC and some private schools,

must complete 60 semester units (2 years) at CC• To transfer to most private schools, only need 30

semester units (1 year) at CC• Articulation agreements or TAG are available for most

schools

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California State University

• 23 campuses• Bachelor and Master degrees• To be eligible: 2.0 GPA, A-G courses, SAT or ACT (no

Writing)– If below a 3.0, refer to eligibility index for specific test scores

• Not required/accepted: SAT Subjects, recommendation letters, essays, transcripts

• Application filing period: Oct 1 – Nov 30• To apply: www.csumentor.edu• Several CSU’s can be difficult to get into! Cal Poly SLO,

San Diego State, Long Beach, San Francisco State, check individually on each campus for impacted majors

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University of California

• 10 campuses but San Francisco is graduate only• Bachelor, Master, and Doctorate degrees• Research/theory based curriculums• Competitive admissions with many highly selective

campuses• To be eligible: 3.0 GPA, A-G courses, SAT or ACT with

Writing, personal statements• Not required/accepted: SAT Subject exams (some majors

“highly recommend”), recommendation letters, transcripts• Application filing period: Nov 1 – Nov 30 (available Aug 1)• To apply: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply

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Private and Out of State Schools

• 75 private colleges and universities in California• 3,000+ colleges and universities in US (including public)• All vary in admission requirements and application deadlines

MUST BE ORGANIZED!• Application requirements: application usually with essays

and activities, official transcript, official test scores, letters of recommendation, and sometimes interview/portfolio

• Almost 500 schools are part of the Common Application• Early Decision vs. Early Action vs. Restrictive Early Action• National commitment deadline: May 1

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Letters, Forms & Deadlines

• Most private schools require at least 1 letter of recommendation, from teacher or counselor

• Many private schools require Secondary School Report form to be completed by the high school counselor

• Before students can request letters and forms, students and parents must complete the Brag Packet

• What is a Brag Packet?• Instructions are outlined in

Guidelines for Requesting Counselor & Teacher Recommendation Letters click to download copy of the guidelines

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Instructions…

Guidelines for Requesting Counselor & Teacher Recommendation Letters

(Click link above to download)

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Counselor “Packets”

• After you complete the Brag Packet and updated your “colleges I’m applying to” list and have requested teachers…

• Student see Ms. Rowley and request materials:– Oct 5 for Early & Nov 6 for Regular– Transcripts

• CSU and UC Transcripts are not required. CSU campuses will ask after you apply at various times…check email.

• $5.00 Each, Cash only

• Counselors will submit/send following materials to each college: Secondary School Report form, official transcript, letter of recommendation, and MHS Profile

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Teacher “Packets”

• After you complete the Brag Packet and updated your “colleges I’m applying to” list…

• Add teacher to “Teacher Recommendation” section in Naviance– If there are schools not accepting electric documents,

then:• Teacher Evaluation form• Regular size envelopes properly addressed and stamped

• DUE: Oct 5 for Early & Nov 6 for Regular• Teachers will submit/send following materials to each

college: Teacher Evaluation form and recommendation letter

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Student Responsibilities

• Senior Year “Prep for College” Calendar• Submit your applications before the due date.

Naviance is not a college application system.• Submit requests for recommendation letters,

secondary school report forms, transcripts appropriately and by deadlines.

• Make sure that you have waived your access and signed the FERPA agreement in Naviance (and in Common Application).

• Make sure your “college I’m applying to” list in your Naviance account is accurate.

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Student Responsibilities cont.

• Officially request ACT/SAT scores to be sent. Malibu HS cannot send test scores to colleges.

• Follow up with each college or university you apply to, to make sure that all required materials were received.

• Follow instructions for submitting Mid Year Report forms and transcripts… in January! (first semester senior grades)

• Thank your teachers who have helped!

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Parent Responsibilities

• HELP your student get organized, especially with the recommendation letter request process

• Prepare income tax and financial statements for financial aid applications

• Visit colleges with your student• Be positive but not unrealistic• Do not complete the admission application or write

the essay for your student• Let your student enjoy his/her Senior year

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College Entrance Exams

Remaining test dates:• SAT:

– October 3 SAT Bootcamp available!– November 7– December 5

• ACT:– October 24 ACT Bootcamp available!– December 12

• Official score reports required by all colleges.• Allow at least 5-8 weeks for delivery.• FREE SAT & ACT prep course in Naviance!

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Your Homework

• Narrow the college list (no more than 10) by:– Visiting the college, whenever possible– Looking around the college websites– Encouraging your child to attend the college presentations at

MHS– Attending local info sessions and receptions by colleges– Attending a college fair

• Work on (help your child with) completing the Brag Packet• Look ahead to financial aid

– Visit www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov– Work on CSS Profile for private colleges that require it– Gather/save tax documents– Attend Financial Aid Night on Sept. 24

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Upcoming Events

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Program/Activity Date

Individual appointment with Ms. Rowley Throughout semester

College rep visits September-November

Application workshops (lunch, students only) September-November

Common Application Workshop (lunch-support, students)

September 30

SAT Bootcamp ($199 per student) September 19-20

Financial Aid Night September 24

Coffee with the Counselors (9-10am, Staff Lounge)

October 8

ACT Bootcamp ($199 per student) October 10-11

Samohi College Fair (6:30-9pm, Seniors in at 6:30pm)

October 15, 2013

Art Portfolio Workshop (support period, students only)

October 28

UC and CSU applications DUE November 30

Upcoming College Reps

University of Southern California

Elon University

University of Massachusetts, Amherst

American Jewish University

New York Film Academy

Occidental College

Vanderbilt University

University of Colorado at Boulder

Colorado State University

Goucher College

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