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Senior Advising

Presenter:

Jason Bradley, MA, PPS

Roseville High SchoolCounseling Department

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University of California Workshop Agenda

1. UC Campuses2. UC Admissions Requirements3. Eligibility in the Local/Statewide

Context4. Freshman Selection5. Application Process6. Scholarships and Tuition7. Freshman Profiles/Rate of Acceptance8. Resources

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UCB

UCD

UCI

UCLA

UCM

UCR

UCSB

UCSC

UCSD

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a-g subjects FULL ELC

a. History/Social Sciences 2 years 1 year

b. English 4 years 2 years

c. Mathematics 3 years 2 year

d. Laboratory Science 2 years 1 year

e. Language other than English 2 years 1 year

f. Visual & Performing Arts 1 year

g. College-Preparatory Elective (or another a-f course)

1 year 4 years

GPA

At least a 3.00

Admissions TestsACT Plus Writing or SAT Reasoning 4

Freshman Admission Requirements

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GPA Requirement

Minimum GPA of 3.0 (weighted) in a-g courses

Computed using 10th and 11th grade academic courses

No more than 8 semesters of H/AP weighted credit

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Admission Test Requirements

ACT Assessment plus Writing (www.actstudent.org) OR

SAT Reasoning Test (www.collegeboard.com)

SAT Subject Tests No longer required, but may be recommended by specific

programs within the university

Tests must be taken no later than December of the student’s senior year, preferably earlier, to ensure that applications receive prompt and full consideration.

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Upcoming SAT & ACT Tests Test Registration Where to Date Deadline Register

SAT 11/3 10/4 collegeboard.org

SAT 12/1 11/1 collegeboard.org

ACT 12/8 11/2 actstudent.org

SEND TEST SCORES TO AT LEAST 1 UC CAMPUS

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Haven’t SUBMITTED your test scores?

*** SEND YOUR SCORES TODAY! ***

SAT – www.collegeboard.org ACT – www.actstudent.org

SEND TEST SCORES TO AT LEAST 1 CAMPUS

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Eligibility in the Local Context(ELC)

Top 9% of each graduating class at all California Public and Private High Schools

Students are guaranteed a space at the University of California (though not necessarily the campus or major of choice)

Students will be notified of their status upon completing their UC application

http://www.ucop.edu/sas/elc/

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Eligibility in the Local Context(ELC)

92% of ELC students were admitted to a campus to which they applied

100% of ELC students received an invitation to be admitted

Students will be notified of their status upon completing their UC application

MORE INFO: http://www.ucop.edu/sas/elc

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Statewide Eligibility

Applicants in the top 9% of all high school graduates in CA

Must meet the a-g requirements All qualifying students will be offered admission at UC

Merced (the only campus with a “guarantee pool”)

Check your status at: http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/freshman/california-residents/admissions-index/

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Freshmen Selection“Comprehensive Review”

Each applicant is guaranteed an individual comprehensive review of their application Campuses will look beyond tests and GPA Uses multiple measures of achievement and

promise to define merit (examples) Considers the personal & school context in which

the applicant has demonstrated academic accomplishment

** See handout for additional information **

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Application

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When Do I Apply? Filing Period - November 1-30

Notification - March 1-March 31

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Where Do I Apply?

www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions

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Application Process (www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions)

Basic Information Campuses and Majors Scholarships (specific backgrounds, academic interests or

career objectives Student/Parent Information and Demographics Academic History (a-g courses completed & grades

earned Extracurricular Activities, Awards, Community Service

& Work Experience Test Scores (self-report ACT/SAT/SAT Subject test scores) Personal Statement

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Personal StatementPersonal Statement PromptsPrompts

Applicants are asked to respond to two prompts: Describe the world you come from—for example, your

family, community or school—and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations.

Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes you proud and how does it relate to the person you are?

Word Count: 1,000 words total

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Personal StatementPersonal Statement

An opportunity for applicants to provide information that talks about who you are and what makes you unique

Discuss items that are not already included in your application

DO NOT use the personal statement to talk about facts that are already stated in your application

Think of it as a “personal interview”

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Personal Statement Resources

www.californiacolleges.edu – videos, examples, and tips on how to write your personal statement

Find this and other great resources for writing your personal statement at:

www.rosevilletigers.org

Click “counseling” then “personal statement”

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Additional Comments Additional Comments SectionSection

Use Additional Comments box for clarification, expansion of important details: Other relevant non a-g courses Explain a poor grade Specific obstacles

Describe anything else that you have not had the opportunity to include elsewhere in your application. 550-word limit

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Key Messages from the UC Go to the Financial aid website for each college

you apply to – there may be an additional app. Create a professional e-mail address PORTALS – Check at least once per week READ EVERYTHING you receive Apply broadly – UC Merced APPLY EARLY!

Submit Applications between 11/1 and 11/30

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UC MERCED EVERYONE who is UC eligible should apply to

Merced Guarantees admission to ANY UC eligible

student Small, private school feel!

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FINANCING A UC EDUCATION

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Fall 2011 Freshman Admission Profile Averages

Berkeley 23% 4.20 2035 30 Los Angeles 19% 4.20 2010 29San Diego 32% 4.15 1990 29Irvine 38% 4.07 1830 26Davis 45% 4.06 1890 28Santa Barbara 42% 4.00 1890 28Santa Cruz 62% 3.79 1735 25Riverside 62% 3.71 1700 24Merced 78% 3.56 1585 22

GPA SAT ACT

http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/counselors/freshman/profiles/index.html

Admit Rate

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Estimated Annual Costs2012-2013

Average costs for an undergraduate California resident living in University housing:

Tuition and fees------------------$13,200 Books and Supplies--------------$1,500 Health Insurance Fee------------$1,300 Room and Board-----------------$13,500 Personal/Transportation-------$2,200 Total Estimated Costs----------$31,700

http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/paying.html

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$11,000 $9,400 $9,400 $9,400 $9,400

$20,700 $22,300 $21,100

$12,200

$1,200

$10,100

$17,000

$5,300

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$10,000

$15,000

$20,000

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IndependentStudent

$20K AnnualIncome

$40K AnnualIncome

$60K AnnualIncome

$80K AnnualIncome

ParentContribution

Grant Support

Student Loanand WorkExpectation

Typical Student Loan & Work Expectation Typical Student Loan & Work Expectation for 2012 -2013for 2012 -2013

(Total cost on campus: $31,700)

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*** Covers 100% of tuition and campus-based fees ***

California resident with total family income under $80,000 per year

4 years of undergraduate study only Apply on time for financial aid Demonstrate financial need No special application

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Expect to work and borrowExpect to work and borrow

EveryEvery undergraduate seeking financial aid undergraduate seeking financial aid at UC will be expected to work (less than at UC will be expected to work (less than half-time) and to borrow a “manageable half-time) and to borrow a “manageable amount” of student loans amount” of student loans

It is no longer practical to “work one’s way It is no longer practical to “work one’s way through college” through college”

Finishing in four years saves moneyFinishing in four years saves money

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Student Responsibility: Part-Time WorkStudent Responsibility: Part-Time Work

• UC expects that a student will work < 20 hours per UC expects that a student will work < 20 hours per week when enrolled, full time when not enrolledweek when enrolled, full time when not enrolled

• Job placement assistance is available on campusJob placement assistance is available on campus

• Students Students do not have to qualify for a work-study do not have to qualify for a work-study jobjob in order to find part-time work, either on or off in order to find part-time work, either on or off campuscampus

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Costs Students Can Control Costs Students Can Control

Tips onTips on

Managing Managing

CostsCosts

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Bring Down ExpensesBring Down Expenses

Finishing your UC degree Finishing your UC degree as soon as possibleas soon as possible

Take required courses first, electives secondTake required courses first, electives second

Complete 15 units per term - Complete 15 units per term - quarter or semester – that’s quarter or semester – that’s really full time! You won’t finish in four if you enroll in only 12 really full time! You won’t finish in four if you enroll in only 12 units per quarter or semester!units per quarter or semester!

Attend summer school (some aid is available!)Attend summer school (some aid is available!)

Applying for outside scholarshipsApplying for outside scholarships

Working part time (< 20 hrs. per week during term)Working part time (< 20 hrs. per week during term)

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Bring Down ExpensesBring Down Expenses

Roommates – the more, the lessRoommates – the more, the less Rent required textbooks – big savings!Rent required textbooks – big savings! Recommended texts – use reserve copy at libraryRecommended texts – use reserve copy at library Travel cost - purchase airline tickets way ahead of Travel cost - purchase airline tickets way ahead of

time or on sale, and car ride-sharetime or on sale, and car ride-share On campus meal plans – less is moreOn campus meal plans – less is more Zip-Car – leave own car at homeZip-Car – leave own car at home

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Bring Down ExpensesBring Down Expenses

Waive out of the Student Health Waive out of the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) if you are covered Insurance Plan (SHIP) if you are covered under another health insurance plan – under another health insurance plan – while financial aid is offered to help you while financial aid is offered to help you pay for the UC health insurance, the aid pay for the UC health insurance, the aid may be in the form of loans!may be in the form of loans!

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Web Resourceswww.universityofcalifornia.edu

UC home page/Apply

www.californiacolleges.edu Explore and learn how to apply to any college in California

www.collegeboard.comCollege preparation & selection, career exploration, financing

college

www.finaid.orgFinancial aid info & scholarship searches

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ReviewAPPLY AT www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions

BETWEEN – 10/1 and 11/30

SUBMIT APPLICATIONS BETWEEN – 11/1 and 11/30

TAKE YOUR ADMISSIONS TESTS by December

SUBMIT SCORES - To at least (1) UC Campus

CHECK Web Portals for each University you apply to

CONTACT the financial aid office of each university

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QUESTIONS?