Senior College Bootcamp

1. Senior CollegeBootcamp Presented by: DALHS Counselors

2. Overview • Systems of Higher Education Review • Admissions Testing Reminder • Financial Aid Overview • A note on Community College • Tips for Success & Resources

3. California State University ►Number of Campuses ● 23 CSU campuses in California ►NON-IMPACTED CSU’s ●Bakersfield, Maritime, Stanislaus, Channel Islands, Humboldt, DH, SF ►IMPACTED IN ALL PROGRAMS ● Fresno, Fullerton, LB, SD, SJ, SLO ►Required Entrance Exam-ACT or SAT ►Take by December 2019!ility Index

4. University of California ►Number of Campuses ● 9 campuses in California ►Minimum GPA ● 3.0 GPA *Average GPA of incoming freshman: 3.96-4.23 ►Required Entrance Exam- ACT or SAT must be taken by December 2019! ►Other requirements ● Personal Statement & 15 minimum “a-g” classes SOME majors will require SAT II (Subject Tests) ►UC Berkeley ● Now may ask for letter(s) of recommendation!

5. UC & CSU Application process ► Application filing period: UC :August 1st - November 30th CSU: October 1st-November 30th ► Application Deadline: November 30th ► Application fee waiver: Up to 4 campuses for those who qualify (Both the application and fee wavier form are available directly on the application when you apply online) Students who qualify for a SAT fee waiver must go online to their collegeboard account and accept their benefits in order to utilize collegeboard fee waivers for UC & Private colleges. UC: www.ucop.edu CSU: www2.calstate.edu/apply Source: www.californiacolleges.edu 2009

6. Private Colleges ►Number of Campuses ● Large variety of colleges all over U.S. Apply from November to February check dates online ASAP!! ►Degrees Offered ● Bachelors, Masters, limited Doctoral degrees ►Minimum GPA ● Will vary ►Required Entrance Exam-ACT or SAT *some will require SAT Subject Exams as well*Index ►Other requirements ● Typically follows “a-g” course sequence, personal statement, letters of recommendation, resume

7. APPLICATION WORKSHOPS Counselors are available to assist with applications in the Career Center during lunch Tuesdays & Thursdays starting October 1st - November 22nd Cal Poly ETS Program offering College Application Workshop on: October 2nd @ 5:30pm Room 104 November 6th @ 5:30 Toom 104 DON’T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE!

8. ADMISSIONS TESTING All 4 year colleges require admissions tests. Testing for Seniors must be completed NO LATER THAN December 2019! Be sure to SEND TEST SCORES to colleges when signing up this year!  USE THE CODES ONLINE: CSU Mentor – 3594  NCAA – 9999 NAIA – 9876 For UC’s, once you send to one, they ALL get your scores COLLEGES WILL ALWAYS USE HIGHEST SCORES!!

9. SAT/ACT Don Lugo is offering SAT test for FREE!! Wednesday, October 16th , 2019 Will be held here at Don Lugo You may also sign up for additional Saturday test dates for the SAT or ACT If you qualify for free/reduced lunch see your Counselor for a fee waiver! Information available at : www.collegeboard.com or www.actstudent.org

10. California community colleges (CCC): at a glancewww.cccapply.org

11. California community colleges ►Number of Campuses ● 112 campuses in California ►Degrees Offered ● Associate Degrees, Certificates of Achievement, Occupational Skills Certificates (i.e. Welding, CNA) ►Minimum GPA ● None, but must have high school diploma or GED OR 18 yrs of age ►Required Entrance Exam(s) ● None, but assessment tests in English & Math are required for placement ►Eligibility Index ►Application Period: ● Check with specific school

12. WHY YOU SHOULD ALSO APPLY TO CC… • You & your family will be unable to afford it based on your financial aid package • You end up getting a D/F grade second semester!  • It’s your second chance for your first choice institution. • You are not quite ready to commit to a 4-yr college/university • Other family/personal matter comes up • ALWAYS HAVE A BACK UP PLAN! Did you know… UC offers PRIORITY admission to ALL UC-eligible CCC transfer students (TAG Program)

13. Community College Application Process • https://www.cccapply.org/colleges • Create an account • Mt. Sac Early Application date October 23rdduring 5th period in the Career Center (Sign up in the Career Center) • Chaffey Early Application November 6thduring 2nd period in the Career Center (Sign up in the Career Center) • Placement in Math & English is based on GPA and High School coursework.

14. FINANCIAL AID FAFSA: (FREE Application for Federal Student Aid) Apply online at: www.fafsa.gov For undocumented students who are AB 540 eligible, apply at:  www.CalDreamAct.org Applies to Federal/State student aid, grants, Work Study, scholarships, and student loans FSA ID: Student & Parent must both have an FSA ID in order to submit application electronically; recommended to apply BEFORE starting FAFSA, apply at: https://fsaid.ed.gov Filing period is: October 2019 to March 2, 2020

15. Financial Aid (Free Money) • Grants: • Pell Grant • Cal-Grant (A,B,C) Student must have a minimum 2.0 GPA • California Promise Grant (Community Colleges) • Institutional Grants (i.e. Blue & Gold Opportunity Plan, EOP Grant) • Chafee Grant (For Foster Students) • Scholarships • Institutional • Private

16. Financial Aid (Other…) • Work Study (Recommended student select “Yes” on financial aid application) • Student Loans (Money must be paid back) • Subsidized: US Government pays interest while student is enrolled in college. • Unsubsidized: Student is responsible for paying interest while enrolled in college. • Parent Loans: Varies by university & requires separate application

17. FINANCIAL AID Workshops Mt. Sac is offering a Cash for College event: Saturday, October 12, 2019 Register at: http://www.mtsac.edu/financialaid/cashfair.html Cal Poly ETS is offering a FAFSA submission workshop: Thursday, October 2nd @ 5:30pm in Room 104 Wednesday, November 11th @ 5:30 in Room 104 *Sign up in Rm. 104*

18. SCHOLARSHIPS Get scholarship info: www.fastweb.com www.college-scholarships.com opportunity.collegeboard.org -Read or listen to the BULLETIN -Come check out the scholarship binder in the Counseling Office or on our counseling page: www.donlugo.com\counseling

19. Things to remember: BEWARE OF SCAMS! Never, ever PAY for scholarship assistance – it’s all available for free! Teacher /Counselor Recommendations: ask EARLY & provide a Senior Profile (same letter can be modified for colleges!) You may ask your previous counselor for letters of recommendation.

20. ETS Cal Poly Pomona • Tutoring: Monday & Wednesday 2:30-4:30 until December 16th room 104. • Senior Parent Meeting (Tonight September 25th) • Follow them on Social Media on Facebook @cpp.ets.ub & on Instagram @cpp_ets_ub. • You can pick up an application in room 104 or the counseling office.

21. Tips for Success • Refer to your Senior Checklist! • Check your email often for updates/messages from colleges! • Apply, apply, apply for scholarships!

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23. Questions?