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Welcome to Senior College Information Night 2013!Presented by Kyle Kassebaum, Katie Paulsen, Sheila Souder, & Molly Yasuda, Counselors, and Lisa Neumaier, College & Career Specialist

Please feel free to ask as many questions as possible so we can support the goals of each student.

What You Should be Doing Right NowHave college list narrowed downRequest letters of recommendation from counselor and teachers if requiredCheck deadlines and complete applicationsBegin writing essaysSign up for SAT and/or ACTInvestigate financial aid and scholarship opportunities

Naviance Family ConnectionNaviance will help students:

Access information about colleges of interest to you

Review profiles and compare yourself to Drake grads

Review the list of college reps visiting Drake this fall

Keep up-to-date with important announcements and scholarship opportunities

Directions for Logging On Go to www.connection.naviance.com/drake

See Lisa Neumaier with any password issues

Parents can access Naviance using Naviance Family Connection

Parents were given their own access to Naviance Family Connection, but can contact Lisa Neumaier if they forgot their password

Colleges Im Thinking About

Applying to CSUs

Communication takes place through student portal accounts Applications can be submitted between 10/1 and 11/30It is your responsibility to send in SAT/ACT scores. The College Board code for CSU is 3594Check account regularly (1-2 times a week) for admission status and if admitted to monitor steps for enrollmentIf students miss any deadlines they will lose their admissions spotMaintain the same level eligibility index throughout senior year or risk offer of admission getting rescinded no DsCSUs do not accept letters of recommendationCalifornia State University7CSU cont.ELM (Entry-Level Mathematics Test) and EPT (English Placement Test)Students can take these tests at their local CSU campus

No summer work after high school graduation will be accepted to meet admissions criteriaAny summer courses taken at COM will make you a transfer applicant, not a freshman applicant

Eligibility IndexThe Eligibility Index is a combination of test scores & GPA required to meet minimum eligibility requirements (GPA for A-G classes) x 800 + SAT = 2900 or higher(GPA for A-G classes) x 200 + (10 x ACT) = 694 or higher

The CSU does not use the SAT Writing score for admission purposes; The ACT Writing score is not considered in the composite score

All SAT & ACT scores are the students responsibility to send

For more information on the CSU system: www.calstate.edu

For application to CSU: www.csumentor.edu

Applying to UCsUniversity of CaliforniaApplication opens October 1 and can be submitted November 1-30

Arrange to have official SAT/ACT score reports sent to one UC campus by December 2013

Do not send transcripts to the UC campuses when applying

It is critical to maintain strong grades through senior year

Email is primary source of communication from UCs

UC does not accept letters of recommendation11Comprehensive Review Factors:Campuses draw from 14 academic and personal factors approved by University faculty, including:Academic GPA in all A-G courses, minimum 3.00 weighted GPA in 10th and 11th gradeScores on the ACT with writing or SAT Reasoning (must be taken by senior year) Content of and performance in courses beyond minimum A-G requirementsNumber of and performance in UC-approved honors and AP coursesIdentified by UC as being ranked in top 9% of classQuality of senior-year scheduleQuality of academic performance relative to educational opportunities at high school

12Review Factors cont.Outstanding performance in one or more academic subject areasOutstanding work in one or more special projects in an academic field of studyRecent, marked improvement in academic performanceSpecial talents, skills, achievements and awards in a particular field (visual or performing arts, athletics, writing, leadership, etc...)Completion of special projects within the high school curriculum or in conjunction with special school eventAcademic achievement in light of difficult life experiences or special circumstancesLocation of a students secondary school and residence13UC Updates2014 Freshman Admission

BerkeleyDavisOverall Admit Rate: 21%Average GPA: 18Average SAT: 2076Average ACT: 31

Other Info:Fall 2014 Outreach Events online at: admissions.berkeley.eduSAT subject tests recommended for College of Chemistry and Engineering majorsNew Major: Sustainable Environmental Design

Overall Admit Rate: 39%Average GPA: 4.07Average SAT: 1906Average ACT: 28

Other Info: Welcome Center is now open

UC Updates15IrvineLos AngelesOverall Admit Rate: 39%Average GPA: 4.03Average SAT: 1854Average ACT: 27

Other Info:New admission site: www.admissions.uci.eduNew Majors: Cognitive Sciences and Human Biology

Overall Admit Rate: 18%Average GPA: 4.15Average SAT: 2052Average ACT: 30

Other Info:New Majors: Financial Actuarial Mathematics and Film & TelevisionSAT subject test highly recommended for School of Engineering

UC Updates cont.16MercedRiversideOverall Admit Rate: 74%Average GPA: 3.59Average SAT: 1634Average ACT: 23Other Info:Offers more individual attentionFreshman year housing guaranteedNew Majors: English and Spanish

Overall Admit Rate: 62%Average GPA: 3.72Average SAT: 1720Average ACT: 25Other Info:1000 students on waitlist given admissions offersNew Major: Cell and Molecular BiologyUC Updates cont.17UC Updates cont.San DiegoSanta BarbaraOverall Admit Rate: 33%Average GPA: 4.11Average SAT: 1993Average ACT: 29

Other Info:4 engineering majors are impacted: Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Aerospace, and MechanicalNew Major: Public HealthOverall Admit Rate: 39%Average GPA: 4.01Average SAT: 1915Average ACT: 28

Other Info:College of Creative Studies requires supplemental application-selection by facultyCollege of Engineering selection by major Science majors should declare a majorSAT Subject recommendations:Engineering: Math Level 2Creative Studies: Major related examUC Updates cont.Santa CruzOverall Admit Rate: 49%Average GPA: 3.84Average SAT: 1793Average ACT: 26

Other Info:A university with a conscience Commitment to public service

Applying to Private Colleges & Out of State Public

Private Colleges/Out of State PublicsSome private colleges and most out-of-state public institutions have their own online applications

Visit college websites to find their specific requirements to apply and their application deadlines

Some neighboring states participate in the Western Undergraduate Exchange

Check out www.wue.wiche.edu for more informationCommon ApplicationInvite your counselor and teachers to complete letters of recommendation

We encourage you to waive your right to see the teacher/counselor letter of recommendation

Alert counselor/teachers of any early admission deadlines

Notify colleges of any change in courses or grade issues

Your counselor will upload your transcript to the application

College of Marin transcripts are students responsibility to obtain

Letters of RecommendationAdhere to counselor/teachers deadlines and alert them to any early application deadlines

Complete counselor Letter of Recommendation packet online

Email or give information to counselor/teacher in person

Parents your input is greatly appreciated!

Letters of Recommendation cont.Requirements at most private schools

UC/CSUs do NOT require letters of recommendation nor accept them

Schools that ask for only two teacher recommendations want you to send only two teacher letters

Personal Statement/College EssayUC prompts available at http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/personal-statement/index.html

Common application prompts and supplemental essay information available at www.commonapp.org

Importance of students voice - this may be the only time an admission officer gets to know YOU.

Application Workshop DatesTues, October 153:20 pmWed, October 162:40 pmMon, October 283:20 pmTues, October 293:20 pmThurs, November 73:20 pmWed, November 132:40 pm

Students should bring their social security number and a copy of their transcript to each workshop

26Essay Writing Workshop DatesFri, September 2710:00 amFri, October 410:00 amFri, October 41:15 pm (only available for seniors with a free 6th period)Wed, October 91:15 pm (only available for seniors with a free 6th period)

All of these workshops will take place in the College & Career Center and are limited to 15 students per session. Students must sign up through Naviance at least one day prior to the workshop.

27College visits still to come . . . Colorado State University, Arizona State University, University of Colorado @Boulder, Saint Martins University, Elon University, Scripps College, University of Portland, University of Colorado @Colorado Springs, University of San Francisco, Northeastern University, Western Oregon University, University of Puget Sound, Skidmore College, University of Chicago, University of Denver, Stanford University, Lehigh University, Willamette University, Saint Michaels College, Goucher College, Quest University Canada, Seattle University, New York University, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Oregon State University, Southern Oregon University, Pacific University, California Institute of the Arts, Santa Clara University, Haverford College, University of Oregon, University of Montana, Missoula, Whittier College, UCSB, Beloit College, Maryland Institute College of Art, Emory University, Whitman College, University of Michigan, USC, Occidental College, College of Idaho, University of Vermont, University of Arizona, Tulane University, Boston University, Santa Fe University of Art & Design, Southwestern University, George Washington University, Hendrix College, Hofstra University, Vanderbilt University, Franklin College Switzerland, The Evergreen State College, University of Washington, Sarah Lawrence College, Syracuse University, Dominican University of CaliforniaThe list changes regularly . . . So check Naviance often28Sign Up for a College VisitSign up for college visits in Naviance, then print out your confirmation email to use as a pass

29After Submitting ApplicationsPay attention to all communications from colleges and follow their instructions re: portals, etc.Only pay a deposit at one collegeRequest final transcript to be sent only to the college you plan on attendingMaintain same level of academics finish strong!It is very important to complete your Senior Survey in MayFinancial Aid Parent NightPlease come to our Financial Aid Parent Night on:October 8, 20135:30 pmStudent Center31Community CollegeThe process for applying to a community college takes place in the spring of your senior year

Placement tests are required prior to registering for classes at a community college

Both College of Marin and Santa Rosa Junior College will visit Drake in the spring for an Orientation. Dates TBA.

The UC Transfer Admission Guarantee (T.A.G.) program is still in place. For more information, visit: http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/transfer/guarantee/Drakes Counseling Staff:Jolie Jacobs, Counseling Secretary & RegistrarKyle Kassebaum, CounselorLisa Neumaier, College & Career SpecialistKatie Paulsen, CounselorSheila Souder, CounselorMolly Yasuda, Counselor

Please continue to ask questions throughout the college application process. We are here to work together toward a common goal of success for all students.33