Welcome!

1. RBHS Senior College Night Presentation Welcome!

2. Are you university bound? • Do you have all of the A-G requirements met? • No “D’s” allowed! • Opportunities at Shasta College to get back on track ☺ • Do you have a SAT or ACT test taken? • Have you released your scores to the specific campuses where you are applying?

3. College Entrance Exams SAT : Test Date Regular Reg. Late Reg. • Nov. 3 Oct. 4 Oct. 19 • Dec. 1 Nov. 1 Nov. 16 ACT: • Dec. 8 Nov. 2 Nov.16 • November scores are usually the latest possible scores at most universities! Check your university's website!

4. What is your major? • Determine how long you want to be in college. Does you career require a AA/AS, BA/BS, Masters, PhD, M.D.? • Research required classes for a major @ www.assist.org • Research job descriptions and wages www.bls.gov/oco , www.cacareerzone.org or www.careerinfonet.org

5. Shasta College Admissionswww.shastacollege.edu • Apply online, take English & math placement tests, request final transcript from SHS be sent to Shasta College, attend orientation, and meet with a Shasta College counselor = You’re in! • IGETC plan @ SC prepares students for CSU transfer • SC has TAG programs with all UC campuses EXCEPT Berkeley & UCLA. • Reciprocity agreements with OIT & Southern Oregon Univ.

6. Shasta college • If you have already taken a class at Shasta during high school, do not re-apply. Call admissions and update your status. • Need to select an intended major or program of study(do not select undecided if you hope to receive financial aid) • Need to select an educational goal (AA, certificate, transfer)

7. Shasta continued If you are truly undecided and planning on attending Shasta: • For your intended major select CSU General Ed or IGETC • For your educational goal select associate degree and transfer to a 4 year (You may change your mind later and adjust as necessary)

8. Legal Name • Please make sure that your student is enrolled at RBHS under their legal name (name on the birth certificate). • Use your legal name on all college applications and FAFSA form. • If not, your student is in danger of jeopardizing their ability to access financial aid.

9. Myth Busters • Do not proceed with the thought of enrolling for one year @ Shasta College then transfer to a UC or CSU. That is called a lower division transfer and no longer a possibility. • Transferring from Shasta requires 60 units which is two years of education! Once you are a transfer student your high school record is no longer reviewed. No SAT or ACT for transfer students! • If considering Shasta College for transfer follow the IGETC curriculum AND the AA-T or AS-T road map for your specific CSU campus and major! Students should also use assist.org to find Shasta College’s transferrable courses for their specific campus and major!

10. Community College Transfers • The AA-T or AS-T is a new joint transfer program and is the best route for students to transfer between CCC and CSU. Complete the prescribed 60 units at a CCC then complete the required 60 units at the CSU to earn the bachelor’s degree. • Two links for further information: http://adegreewithaguarantee.com/ http://www.calstate.edu/transfer/degrees/

11. Do your research….. • A 4-year degree is more like a 6 year degree at many California Universities. • It may be less expensive for our students to attend a university out of state. Some of them guarantee graduation in 4 years! • Private universities may not be more expensive than public universities! • Look into the WUE grant at out of state universities. http://wiche.edu/wue

12. Which college is right for me? • Does the college offer your major OR the 3 different majors you are considering? www.assist.org. • Can you and your parents afford that college? Is attending that college worth taking out a student loan? • Are athletics important to you? • What types of housing does the college offer? • Location…. Big city, beach, snow boarding, culture • Distance from home (Believe it or not you will want to come home ☺) • MAKE A COLLEGE VISIT… There is still time….

13. NCAA CLEARING HOUSE • NCAA Web Site and Contacts • www.ncaa.org: to research athletic programs, championships, and divisions • www.web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/common/ to register as a student athlete. This is crucial if you are remotely interested in playing at the Div. I level. • Shasta College- athletes are highly encouraged to register!

14. NAIA Clearinghouse • NAIA schools now have a clearinghouse just like NCAA. Schools like Simpson College are NAIA. Their SAT & ACT testing code is:9876 • http://www.playnaia.org/index.php

15. Apply to a CSU • CSU aims to admit the top 33% of all California high school graduates • 23 Campuses • www.csumentor.org for application • Application period Oct. 1 – Nov. 30 • NO ESSAY! • CSIS #: Upper left hand corner (State ID) • Check to see if your campus is impacted http://www.calstate.edu/sas/impactioninfo.shtml • Check to see what campuses have your major http://www.calstate.edu/sas/documents/impactedprogramsmatrix.pdf

16. Latest CSU Information Website for CSU Handbook: http://www.calstate.edu/sas/publications/documents/admissionhandbook.pdf • CSU Chico is our local university so RBHS students are guaranteed admission if they meet minimum requirements. • Find out your EAP results and plan accordingly!

17. CSU Student Budgets • All CSU campuses have the same cost of tuition but have different campus fees as well as different costs for books housing and meals. • Following are examples of full time students living on campus for one school year: • Chico = $24,090 • Cal Poly SLO = $24,380 • Long Beach = $23,776 • San Diego = $24,551 http://www.calstate.edu/sas/costofattendance/

18. CSU continued • CSU only uses SAT CR & Math or the ACT composite score • CSU will split scores • CSU uses an eligibility index • Location, Location, Location!!! • Check out campus preview dates! • Apply broadly!

19. Educational Opportunity Program • Eligibility factors are: 1st Generation college student, meet low-income guidelines, or are an underrepresented ethnic group. • Support services are: $1,000 grant, free tutoring, academic advising, and additional counseling, possible acceptance w/o meeting A-G requirements. • Timeline: Must apply by Nov. 30th and MUST check the box for EOP! • Requires additional paper work!

20. UC Facts • 10 campuses however, UCSF is for graduate students. • 90% of UC students are CA residents • Newly enrolling students are well-prepared • Average GPA: 3.86 • Average SAT: 1782 • Average ACT: 26 • Remember: UC campuses admit students with a broad range of academic achievements • Apply Nov. 1 – Nov. 30 at • Apply Broadly!

21. Are you eligible to apply? Eligibility • A-G courses (Minimum of 15 A-G courses but 11 courses must have been completed by the start of senior year.) • 3.0 GPA or above in A-G courses • Scores from all 3 tests on the SAT Reasoning or ACT plus writing. UC uses test scores from the highest single test day. They do not split scores! • Some specific majors at various campuses recommend SAT subject tests http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/freshman/requirements/examination-requirement/SAT-subject-tests/index.html

22. Application Timeline • Online application available the beginning of October www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions • Student must write personal statement! (1000 word limit) • Student can work on the application during October • Can submit applications Nov 1st • Applications are due Nov 30th

23. How will I be evaluated? Selection from Comprehensive Review • Comprehensive review allows campuses to fully assess all of an applicant’s qualifications through the two personal statement essays and extracurricular information. • Go online to see how your campus scores applications and who was admitted last year.

24. The Comprehensive Review The Comprehensive Review Fourteen UC Selection Criteria • 1. GPA • 2. Test Scores (SAT or ACT) • 3. Number of A-G courses • 4. Number of honors, AP, and college courses completed • 5. ELC (top 9% of graduating high school class) • 6. Strength of senior year coursework • 7. Utilization of educational opportunities available • 8. Outstanding performance in an academic area • 9. Outstanding work in an academic field • 10. Recent, marked improvement in the last two years • 11. Special talents and skills • 12. Completion of special projects • 13. Academic accomplishment in light of difficult life experiences • 14. Location of high school and residence

25. The UC Guarantee • Top 9% of students of California are considered to be eligible based on the Statewide Path. This distinction comes from the admission index which calculates the student’s A-G GPA and SAT or ACT test scores. These students are guaranteed admission to a UC campus but it may not be their first choice campus. • Top 9% of high school class is considered to be ELC which is Eligibility in the Local Context. This distinction comes from the A-G GPA and measured against the GPA of the graduating class. The ELC students also receive guaranteed admission to a UC campus.

26. UC Profiles Campus GPA ACT SAT Berkeley 4.20 29.4 2035 Davis 4.06 27.6 1893 UCLA 4.20 28.9 2008 UCSD 4.15 29 1988 Santa Cruz 3.79 24.9 1734

27. UC EOP • Eligibility: high academic ability, low family income, educationally disadvantaged background (first generation college student) • Services: Summer Bridge, personal counseling, academic advising, and academic skills development. • Timeline: Must apply by November 30th and MUST check the EOP box on the application and include information in the personal statement.

28. Cost of attending a UC 12/13(living on campus) • •Fees $13,877 • •Books and Supplies $1,602 • •Health Insurance $1,380 • •Room and Board $13,503 • •Personal/Transportation $ 1,806 • •Total $32,168

29. Independent and Private • Some require an essay some do not • Sometimes are more expensive but they offer more financial aid • Applications differ so be sure to go online and check deadlines • Common Application is available now at www.commonapp.org • DO NOT PROCRASTINATE ON THE COMMON APPLICATION. We will not check our e-mail over Winter Break!

30. Simpson University • (530) 224-5600 • www.simpsonuniversity.edu • Academic courses prepare students for careers in ministry, business, missions, and education fields. Athletic teams compete in • NAIA/NCCAA conferences. • Student Budget: • Tuition & Fees = $22,400 • Books for 1 year = $1,000 • Housing and meals=$7,300 • Total = $29,700

31. Early Decision vs. Early Action • ED and EA both require earlier application deadlines and receive earlier notifications • The most selective colleges admit 25%-50% of their students from the early admissions pool. Ivy League at 40%! • ED = Binding & only one application • EA = Non Binding

32. After you’ve submitted your application….. • Be sure to have a “safe” email as colleges will begin communicating with you via email. Their technology will omit “inappropriate” email addresses. Parents are encouraged to have access to this email. • RELEASE YOUR TEST SCORES! • Should receive a confirmation 3-4 weeks after submitting your application • Set up a portal account as per each college’s directions • DO NOT MISS A DEADLINE! California colleges need to reduce admissions… don’t let this be a reason for your denial… Check your portal regularly—meet deadlines!! • Apply for housing….Make the dorm deposit! • May 1st is the most common Intent to Register date… • Take notice of your student ID. Once you receive your acceptance all communication will require your college student ID…not your RBHS student ID.

33. Scholarships • National Scholarship Searches: www.fastweb.com • RBHS Counseling Webpage www.rbushd.k12.ca.us • Scholarship listing from College Options http://www.collegeoptions.org/scholarships_otherresources.html#freeinfosites McConnell Foundation • http://www.mcconnellfoundation.org/programs/scholarships

34. RBHS Community Scholarships • The “Common Scholarship” Application is available on the RBHS Counseling Center webpage. • Please type your application and submit to the Counseling Center from Jan. 8-March 1. • Senior Awards Ceremony will be May 21, 2013 at 6:30pm.

35. Other Scholarship Opportunities • Be sure to research scholarships at your proposed university or college. There is generally just one application that makes you eligible for all university scholarships! • Research opportunities for President’s Scholars Programs at Long Beach, Chico, Fullerton and more. • Be aware of scholarship scams !

36. Financial Aid • Red Bluff High School Financial Aid Night: Wednesday, Dec. 5@ 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. • Parents are strongly encouraged to get their taxes completed early before filing for FAFSA. • FAFSA: Free Application For Student Aid @ www.fafsa.ed.gov • DO NOT BE FOOLED BY OTHER WEBSITES OR OFFERS TO COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA FOR YOU FOR A MINIMAL FEE! Use your student’s counselor and/or College Options for help! • Student and parent(s) can create a PIN now at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The parent that will be signing the FAFSA will need a PIN. • GPA verification forms will be handed out to seniors in their Am.Govt. class and are required to qualify for Cal Grants. RBHS electronically submits these forms. • Profile form is an additional financial aid form that some private colleges require.

37. Final Questions? • Thank you for attending. • The computers are now open for students to work on their college applications. • We will put this PowerPoint on the RBHS Counseling Webpage.