Welcome to Senior College Information Night 2011!

1. Welcome to Senior College Information Night 2011! • Presented by Lynne Kennedy, Counselor • Lisa Neumaier, College & Career Specialist • Please feel free to ask as many questions as possible so we can support the goals of each student.

2. Applying to CSU’s

3. California State University • Communication takes place through student portal accounts • Check account regularly (1-2 times a week) for admission status and if admitted to monitor steps for enrollment • If students miss any deadlines they will lose their admissions spot • Maintain the same level eligibility index throughout senior year or risk offer of admission getting rescinded

4. CSU con’t. 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 criteria

5. Eligibility Index The Eligibility Index is a combination of test scores & GPA required to meet minimum eligibility requirements How to calculate your Eligibility Index The CSU does not use the SAT Writing score for admission purposes; The ACT Writing score is not considered in the composite score You may use the best score earned on individual test dates For more information on the CSU system: www.calstate.edu For application to CSU: www.csumentor.edu

6. Applying to UC’s

7. University of California • Application opens October 1 and can be submitted November 1-30 • Arrange to have official score reports sent to one UC campus by December 2011 • 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 UC’s

8. Davis UC Updates • Overall Admit Rate: 25.8% • Average GPA: 4.14 • Average SAT: • 674 Critical Reading • 707 Math • 692 Writing • Average ACT: 30 Other Info: • Fall 2011 Outreach Events online at: admissions.berkeley.edu • SAT subject tests recommended for College of Chemistry and Engineering majors • Overall Admit Rate: 46% • Average GPA: 4.0 • Average SAT: • 613 Critical Reading • 658 Math • 631 Writing • Average ACT: 28 Other Info: • New sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems major • Preview Day October 15th Berkeley

9. Los Angeles UC Updates con’t. • Overall Admit Rate: 47.6% • Average GPA: 3.97 • Average SAT: • 593 Critical Reading • 644 Math • 612 Writing • Average ACT: 27 Other Info: • New biology/education major-“how students learn science” • New software engineer major • Overall Admit Rate: 26% • Average GPA: 4.35 • Average SAT: • 657 Critical Reading • 701 Math • 680 Writing • Average ACT: 30 Other Info: • New major-Human Biology & Society • Three years of housing guaranteed • SAT subject test highly recommended for School of Engineering Irvine

10. Riverside UC Updatescon’t. • Overall Admit Rate: 75% • Average GPA: 3.6 • Average SAT: • 551 Critical Reading • 564 Math • 537 Writing • Average ACT: 24 Other Info: • 10% of students came from referral pool • 5200 students • Freshman year housing guaranteed • NAIA-4 sports Overall Admit Rate: 68.9% Average GPA: 3.71 Average SAT: 551 Critical Reading 595 Math 564 Writing Average ACT: 25 Other Info: 1000 students on waitlist given admissions offers New major-Cell and Molecular Biology Merced

11. UC Updates con’t. San Diego Santa Barbara • Overall Admit Rate: 34.8% • Average GPA: 4.08 • Average SAT: • 632 Critical Reading • 681 Math • 653 Writing • Average ACT: 29 • Other Info: • 4 engineering majors are impacted: Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Aerospace, and Mechanical • 3-year housing guarantee if all deadlines are met • Application webinars on Oct. 11 or Nov. 8 • Overall Admit Rate: 46.5% • Average GPA: 3.97 • Average SAT: • 613 Critical Reading • 647 Math • 629 Writing • Average ACT: 28 • Other Info: • College of Creative Studies requires supplemental application-selection by faculty • College of Engineering selection by major • College of Letter & Science-major not considered in admission except for dance, music, and computer science

12. UC Updates con’t. Santa Cruz • Overall Admit Rate: 68% • Average GPA: 3.75 • Average SAT: • 580 Critical Reading • 605 Math • 591 Writing • Average ACT: 26 • Other Info: • “A university with a conscience” • New majors – Robotics Engineering, Network Technology, Dance minor

13. 2012 UC Freshman Admission Requirements Coursework • Complete any 11 UC-approved “a-g” courses prior to senior year • Complete all 15-course “a-g” subject pattern by the end of senior year • Courses must be completed with a grade of C or better

14. 2012 UC Freshman Admission Requirements con’t. Grade Point Average • Minimum 3.00 weighted GPA (for CA residents) • Based on “a-g” courses completed in 10th and 11th grades, including summer courses • Drake’s “a-g” courses can be found at: http://doorways.ucop.edu/list/app/home?execution=els4

15. 2012 Freshman Admission Requirements con’t. Examinations ACT with Writing or SAT Reasoning Test by December of senior year

16. Comprehensive Review Factors: • Campuses draw from 14 academic and personal factors approved by University faculty, including: • Grades and test scores and: • Quality of senior year program • Special talents, achievements & awards • Promise for leadership • Recent, marked improvement in academic performance • Significant community service • Participation in student government • Intensive study and exploration of other cultures

17. Application Workshop Dates • Tues, October 18 3:20 pm CSU Workshop • Wed, October 19 2:40 pm Common Application Workshop • Mon, October 24 3:20 pm UC Workshop • Tues, October 25 3:20 pm Common Application Workshop • Wed, November 2 2:40 pm CSU Workshop • Thur, November 3 3:20 pm UC Workshop • Students are required to bring their social security number and a copy of their transcript to each workshop

18. College visits still to come . . . • Northeastern University, Dominican University of California, Carleton College, Agnes Scott College, Hampshire College, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Connecticut College, Kenyon College, George Washington University, Middlebury College, Sarah Lawrence College, Humboldt State University, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (SF), California College of the Arts, Santa Fe University of Art & Design, Whittier College, University of Southern California, Boise State University, California Institute of the Arts, University of Oregon, Saint Mary’s College of California, Emory University, University of Puget Sound, Lewis & Clark College, Academy of Art University, Southern Oregon University, Sierra Nevada College, Beloit College, Reed College, George Mason University, University of Toronto, University of Colorado @ Boulder, Oregon State University, Evergreen State College, University of San Diego, Colorado College, and Whitman College • The list changes daily . . . So check Naviance or the College Rep binder often

19. Naviance Family Connection Naviance 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

20. Directions for Logging On • Go to www.connection.naviance.com/drake • User name and password were given out last spring. See Lisa Neumaier with any password issues. • How Parents can use Naviance • Parents will be given their own access to Naviance Family Connection in the near future

21. Applying to Private Colleges & Out of State Public

22. Common Application • Waive your right to see the teacher/counselor letter of recommendation • Protocol for inviting counselor and teachers to complete their letters of recommendations • Alert counselor/teachers of any early admission deadlines • Notify colleges of any change in courses or grade issues • How transcripts are submitted

23. Private Colleges/Out of State Publics Some private colleges and all out-of-state public institutions have their own applications (many on-line) Visit these colleges’ website to find out what their requirements are to apply and what their application deadlines are Some neighboring states participate in the Western Undergraduate Exchange. Check out www.wue.wiche.edu for more information

24. Letters of Recommendation • Adhere to counselor/teacher’s 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!

25. Letters of Recommendation con’t. • Requirements at most private schools • UC/CSU’s do NOT require letters of recommendation nor accept them • Schools that ask for only one teacher recommendation want you to only send one teacher letter • Write a personalized thank you note to counselor/teacher

26. Personal Statement/College Essay • UC prompts available at http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/personal-statement/index.html • Common application prompts and supplemental information available at www.commonapp.org • Advice re: your Personal Statement/College Essay • Importance of student’s voice - this may be the only time an admission officer gets to know YOU.

27. Community College The 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 and to administer placement tests. Dates TBA.

28. 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. Drake’s Counseling Staff: Jolie Jacobs, Counseling Secretary & Registrar Brian Lynch, Counselor Lynne Kennedy, Counselor Lisa Neumaier, College & Career Specialist Sheila Souder, Counselor Molly Yasuda, Counselor