WELCOME parentsClass of 2016

2015-16

Guidance Office

Counselors

• Mrs. Lageman (A-G)

• Mr. Morris (H-O)

• Mr. Gonzalez (P-Z)

Guidance Specialist

• Mrs. Shaw

Guidance Assistant

• Mrs. Holley

AGENDA

College Entrance Requirements

Financial Aid/Scholarships

What colleges are looking for

Selecting the right school

NCAA & NAIA Requirements

The application process

Senior year timeline

COLLEGE ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

CAL STATE UNIV. (CSU)

CP English 4 yrs.

Math (Alg.1, Geom., Alg. 2) 3 yrs.

Lab Science 2 yrs.

Social Science (1 yr WC + US Hist) 2 yrs.

World Language 2 yrs.

CP Electives 1 yr.

Visual/Performing Arts 1 yr.

Must also submit SAT I or ACT scores

BE SURE TO KNOW AND UNDERSTAND “A-G” REQUIREMENTS. ALL COURSES MUST BE UC CERTIFIED (P)

UNIV. OF CALIF. (UC)

Same

3 yrs., 4 or more recommended

2 yrs., 3 rec. (must include 1 yr of chem. or physics)

Same

2 yrs., 3 recommended

Same

Same

Must submit SAT I or ACT. Tests must include Writing as well

Some majors or colleges may also require or strongly encourage SAT II (Subject Tests)

SAT & ACT

SAT I (Reasoning) & ACT SAT I – max score 2400

Critical Reading (200-800)

Math (200-800)

Writing (200-800)*

ACT – max score 36

English

Math

Reading

Science

Writing*

* = Required by UC and some Private/out-of-state schools

SAT II (Subject Tests)

No longer required by UC’s

Some majors in Engineering & math may require at UC’s

Some private/out-of-state colleges may require or strongly recommend – you need to check

Fall Test Dates

SAT October 3

Registration deadline Sept. 3

Late Registration deadline Sept. 22

November 7

Registration deadline October 9

Late Registration deadline October 27

December 5*

Registration deadline Novem. 5

Late Registration deadline Nov. 23

* Last test date accepted by UC’s. Some CSU’s (Cal Poly for example) will have deadline of October test date

ACT September 12

Reg. Deadline August 7

Late Reg. Deadline August 21

October 24

Reg. Deadline September 18

Late Reg. deadline October 2

December 12*

Reg. deadline November 6

Late Reg. deadline November 20

Reporting SAT & ACT Scores

4 reports in cost of test:

NCAA must have results – 9999

NAIA must have results – 9876

CSU system (all CSUs) code for SAT – 3594

UC system – send to one UC you’re applying to, all will have access

Private/Independent/Out-of-State – send individually

Some scholarships may require scores

NCAA & NAIACollege Athletics

NCAA

(National Collegiate Athletic Association)

Required for Division I or II

Clearinghouse Eligibility – check with your counselor

Current and final transcripts will be required. YOU must submit AHC transcripts (done through AHC)

NAIA

(National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics)

Separate from NCAA

Similar to NCAA but covers many smaller Christian colleges

Westmont College is an NAIA school

FINANCIAL AID

GIFT AID

Need based or merit-based

Scholarships/Grants

Don’t repay

SELF-HELP AID

Need-based or non-need based

Loans

Will need to repay

FAFSA

Most important piece of the financial aid puzzle – determines eligibility for grants/loans/work study programs

Must file for Federal, State, Campus & some private $

File date: January 1 to March 2

Will have Financial Aid Night at SYHS in January

FAFSA Website: www.fafsa.ed.gov

GPA Verification Form: required for Cal Grants

PROFILE: for Private Colleges along with FAFSA

PIN: Get now!: www.pin.ed.gov

“CASH FOR COLLEGE” Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016

Help in completing FAFSA

SCHOLARSHIPS

Based on activities, academic merit, athletics, intended major, ethnic origin, religion, parent employer or any other combination of factors

Review Scholarship Handbook – deadlines throughout the year

Santa Barbara Foundation – deadline late January

Local Scholarships – deadline will be in February or March

SYHS CONTACTS Guidance Office & Bulletin

SYHS GUIDANCE OFFICEsyvpirates.org

SELECTING THE RIGHT COLLEGE

HOW DO I PICK?

Communicate with your parents

Discuss wants & needs

Each side should discuss

Atmosphere

Distance from home

Size & location of campus

Cost of attending

Long term benefits

Majors

NARROWING THE FIELD

Types of Colleges

Community College

CSU

UC

Private

Out-of-State

Specialty or Vocational

PRIORITIZE

Have a “reach school” and a “sure bet”

Number of colleges in U.S. and degrees offered

Over 4,500 degree granting institutions

More than 2,800 of those are four-year

What are the types of degrees?

Undergraduate degrees

Associate (2-year)

Bachelors (4-year)

Graduate degrees

Master’s

Doctorate

Law/Medical Schools

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (UC) Campuses – 10 (9 undergrad)

Berkeley (the original UC)

Davis

Irvine

Merced (newest UC)

Los Angeles

Riverside

San Francisco (Medical School only – no undergrads)

Santa Barbara

Santa Cruz

San Diego

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY (CSU) Campuses- 23

Bakersfield

Channel Islands (newest)

Chico

Dominguez Hills

East Bay

Fresno

Fullerton

Humboldt

Long Beach

Los Angeles

Maritime

Monterey Bay

Northridge

Pomona (Cal Poly)

Sacramento

San Bernadino

San Diego

San Francisco

San Jose (oldest)

San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly)

San Marcos

Sonoma

Stanislaus

FACTORS INFLUENCING DECISIONS

GPA

Strength of

Transcript

Test Scores

CALCULATING YOUR G.P.A.

Use the following guideline to determine your GPA that many colleges will use. This is especially true for the UC and CSU systems.

Find your 10-12 weighted and unweighted GPA

Split the difference between the two GPA’s.

Example:

Weighted: 3.60

Unweighted: 3.00

Calculated GPA for colleges = 3.30

GPA is based on A-G courses from sophomore and junior years.

Admission is based on A-G courses from all four years, including senior year.

ADDITIONAL FACTORS

CSU:

No essays or Letters of Recommendation

UC

Students required to write two essays with option for 3rd

No Letters of Recommendation (*Berkeley exception)

Extracurricular activities (sports, clubs, work, etc.)

PRIVATE

Will want essays and Letters of Recommendation

Extracurricular activities (sports, clubs, work, etc.)

SOURCES OF INFORMATION

COLLEGE FAIRS

Christian College Fair – September 28 (Santa Barbara)

Santa Barbara County College Fair – November 4 (Earl Warren Showgrounds)

Both are from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

College Representatives

Many coming to SYHS this fall. Check in Guidance Office or website for schools, dates and times

Campus Visits

Catalogs, Resource handbooks

Internet

WHEN TO APPLY

UC’s and CSU’s have November filing period

Deadline to submit application NOVEMBER 30

CSU’s begin accepting apps October 1

UC app is open now, can’t submit until November 1

Private/Independent/

Out-of-State vary

A lot of schools have January 1 deadline but it is your responsibility to find out!

Early Decision vs. Early Application

APPLICATIONSUniversity of California

California State University

COMMON APPLICATION

WESTERN UNDERGRADUATE EXCHANGE (WUE)

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

Do not use for UC or CSU

Will need for Private Colleges & some scholarships

Complete Letter of Recommendation Form (available on SYHS Guidance page – College Information and from English teacher and in Guidance Office)

Always talk to person you ask for letter. See what they need from you.

Give at least two weeks notice.

Remember to thank those who help you!

Resumè for Letter of Recommendations

THE COLLEGE COUNTDOWN October

Gather info, prepare applications, complete PROFILE.

For CSU’s, can send application.

Request Letters of Recommendations if applying Early Application to private schools – check deadlines

November

Complete submission for UC and CSU (deadline is the 30th)

November through February

Submit private, out-of-state applications

January- February

Submit FAFSA

GPA Verification

COUNTDOWN continued…

March – May

Submit any additional information requested by colleges

Housing

Money

CHECK PORTALS!

April

Notification of Financial Aid by colleges

May 1

SIR – the day you commit – deposit money due

GRADUATION on May 27!

SUMMER – Orientation and Registration

IMPORTANT TIPS

Letters of Recommendation – be prepared and plan ahead – two weeks notice

No “cute” email addresses

Clean up your Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts!

Make copies of everything you send

Get Certificate of Mailing if using snail mail

Check your junk email

Check & double check dates and deadlines

Most colleges communicate by email and/or portal

Write down passwords for each account!

QUESTIONS?

BEST OF LUCK!

CLASS OF 2016