california state university application workshop

California State University Application Workshop

Newbury Park High School Counselors

October 10, 2013

Tina Choi A-C

Chuck Severns D-He

Lesley Drossin Hi-Mc

Jose Ireta Me-R

Rik Napora S-Z

California State University Overviewwww.csumentor.eduFiling period: October 1 through November 30File one application at a time, then return to CSU Mentor to complete each subsequent application.Report SAT or ACT scores directly from College Board to CSU Mentor by using the SAT CSU code, 3594 , or use ACT Scores Manager

Cal State University OverviewTwenty-three campusesOnly Cal Poly SLO has an early decision program (October 31)No essays, no recommendations, no activities list (Cal Poly SLO has a brief activities page)Do not send transcripts until requested to do so as you will “self-report”List the schools you apply to on Naviance under “Schools I am applying to”

IMPORTANT!D’s or F’s during your senior year may jeopardize you acceptance to a CSU

Changes in your class schedule will need to be reported to each school by you (i.e. you are signed up for Physics CP in for Term 2 and report that but later you decide to drop it).

California State Student IDThis ten digit number can be found on your Naviance ProfileUse your student ID number to register for your Naviance accountInstructions can be found here

EPT and ELMCheck EAP results by going to the EAP site at www.calstate.edu/eap/results You may also fulfill the this requirement through your SAT or ACT scores:EPT = 500 on the SAT Reasoning or a 22 on the ACT Critical Reading ELM = 550 on the SAT Math, or by scoring a 23 on the ACT MathYou may also fulfill the requirement by way of the AP Exams. See website for details.If you did not fulfill the requirement, click here to sign up for the EAP Exam(s). https://ept-elm.ets.org/CSU/

Warning: Failure to Meet the EPT/ELM Requirement Costs Time and MoneyYou cannot enroll in for-credit CSU college English and/or Math classes until you meet the requirement.You must spend time taking remedial English/Math classes during your freshman year until you meet the requirement.You will possibly graduate later because you get no degree credit for remedial English/Math classes. You may have to pay additional charges for the remedial classes.If you do not pass the remedial classes by the end of your first year, you may be withdrawn from the university.

Visit the following sites…

www.csuenglishsuccess.org

www.csumathsuccess.org

E O PThe Educational Opportunity Program is designed to improve access and retention of historically low-income and educationally disadvantaged students. EOP students have the potential and demonstrated motivation to perform satisfactorily at a CSU, but they have not been able to realize their potential because of their economic or educational background.

EOP ContinuedEOP accepts students who do not meet regular admission criteria, as well as those who qualify for regular admission.

Once admitted as an EOP student, you may be eligible to enroll in an EOP summer program to strengthen your math, reading, or other skills. During your enrollment in college, you can receive counseling, tutoring, and advising services. If you are eligible, an EOP grant may be awarded. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY:https://secure.csumentor.edu/planning/eop/

Before you Begin the ApplicationHave your transcript availableRead all directions & use the tutorialCheck with your counselor before submitting (appointments are made with Mrs. Smilor)Print a paper copy of campus-specific instructions AND admission receipts Keep your user name and password for future referenceBe sure to have your

professional email addressDisable “pop-up” blocker

Housing & Financial AidFollow all housing deadlines!Be sure to file the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1, 2013.Obtain your FAFSA PIN before January.Don’t forget to pick up the NPHS Scholarship Bulletin each month in the College and Career Center or on Naviance.

A S S I S T

You will find that www.assist.org is an excellent place to explore majors, transfer opportunities, articulation among the Community Colleges, the CSU, and the UC.

Let’s go to the application at www.csumentor.edu

But first, a quick reminder…