Junior Parent CollegeJunior Parent CollegeInformation NightInformation Night Overview:Overview:

College and Career Center ServicesCollege and Career Center Services College Preparation & OptionsCollege Preparation & Options NavianceNaviance College ApplicationsCollege Applications Q&AQ&A

IntroductionsIntroductions

CounselorsCounselors A-Ek: Mrs.Tiffani Gieck (tigieck@rjuhsd.us)A-Ek: Mrs.Tiffani Gieck (tigieck@rjuhsd.us) El-K: Mrs. Kathy Orchard (korchard@rjuhsd.us)El-K: Mrs. Kathy Orchard (korchard@rjuhsd.us) L-Ra: Mr. Paul Stordahl (pstordahl@rjuhsd.us)L-Ra: Mr. Paul Stordahl (pstordahl@rjuhsd.us) Re-Z: Mrs. Christina Cross (ccross@rjuhsd.us)Re-Z: Mrs. Christina Cross (ccross@rjuhsd.us)

College & Career CenterCollege & Career Center Cindi Underwood (cunderwood@rjuhsd.us)Cindi Underwood (cunderwood@rjuhsd.us)

What’s Available in theWhat’s Available in theCollege and Career College and Career Center????Center???? SAT/PSAT/ACT InformationSAT/PSAT/ACT Information

SAT/ACT Prep InformationSAT/ACT Prep Information College & Career Speaker ProgramCollege & Career Speaker Program Naviance Guidance & InformationNaviance Guidance & Information UC/CSU InformationUC/CSU Information Private College InformationPrivate College Information College Essay TipsCollege Essay Tips Community College InformationCommunity College Information Information on College MajorsInformation on College Majors ScholarshipsScholarships Local Scholarship Program Local Scholarship Program

(February)(February) FAFSA & Cal Grant InformationFAFSA & Cal Grant Information ROP (Regional Occupation ROP (Regional Occupation

Program)Program) NCAA Eligibility InformationNCAA Eligibility Information Military InformationMilitary Information Work Permit Work Permit

Application/InformationApplication/Information

Speaker ProgramSpeaker ProgramThe College & Career Center has numerous The College & Career Center has numerous

speakers and college representatives visit speakers and college representatives visit throughout the school year. Some of which throughout the school year. Some of which are as follows:are as follows:

University of CaliforniaUniversity of California California State UniversityCalifornia State University Community CollegesCommunity Colleges Private Colleges & UniversitiesPrivate Colleges & Universities Representatives from all the branches of the MilitaryRepresentatives from all the branches of the Military Local Business presentations regarding various careersLocal Business presentations regarding various careers Technical & Vocational Schools (FIDM, UTI, Graphic Arts Technical & Vocational Schools (FIDM, UTI, Graphic Arts

College, Media, etc.)College, Media, etc.)Students sign-up to hear the various presentations through Students sign-up to hear the various presentations through

Naviance or inNaviance or inthe College & Career Center.the College & Career Center.

Evening ProgramsEvening Programs

College FairCollege Fair September 22, 2014September 22, 2014

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.At Woodcreek High SchoolAt Woodcreek High SchoolApproximately 120 Colleges Approximately 120 Colleges ParticipateParticipate

Military Academy NightMilitary Academy Night October 21, 2014October 21, 2014

6:30 p.m. – Roseville H.S.6:30 p.m. – Roseville H.S.

Financial Aid NightFinancial Aid NightJanuary 2015January 20156:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. – Location TBDLocation TBD

Junior AdvisingJunior Advising Counselors met with junior class in NovemberCounselors met with junior class in November

Junior status letter was sent home in DecemberJunior status letter was sent home in December PPT and Junior Advising Guide available on Naviance PPT and Junior Advising Guide available on Naviance

and GBHS Counseling Websiteand GBHS Counseling Website

Registration Advising in FebruaryRegistration Advising in February Conducted transcript and A-G review w/studentsConducted transcript and A-G review w/students Guidance in selecting courses for next yearGuidance in selecting courses for next year

Final Course Verification & Change ProcessFinal Course Verification & Change Process One week window in April to review course selections in One week window in April to review course selections in

Homelink and submit request for final adjustmentsHomelink and submit request for final adjustments

Senior Advising in Senior Advising in September 2014September 2014

Students will receive the following:Students will receive the following: TranscriptTranscript UC/CSU Status Report UC/CSU Status Report Review of graduation and 4-year college requirementsReview of graduation and 4-year college requirements Information on ALL post-secondary optionsInformation on ALL post-secondary options Detailed instructions for requesting letters of Detailed instructions for requesting letters of

recommendationrecommendation Senior Status Letter will be sent home in the mail to Senior Status Letter will be sent home in the mail to

parentsparents Small group Naviance lessons and advisement on Small group Naviance lessons and advisement on

college and scholarship search componentscollege and scholarship search components

**Parents and students will be able to download the **Parents and students will be able to download the PowerPoint and Advising Guide the day of advisingPowerPoint and Advising Guide the day of advising

What Juniors Should Be What Juniors Should Be DoingDoing

Utilize Naviance to research post-high school options (2-Utilize Naviance to research post-high school options (2-year colleges, 4-year colleges, Trade/Tech Schools, Military, year colleges, 4-year colleges, Trade/Tech Schools, Military, etc.)etc.)

Make sure they meet the academic (course) requirements Make sure they meet the academic (course) requirements for freshman admission at 4-year institutions they plan on for freshman admission at 4-year institutions they plan on applying to applying to

Take or re-take SAT or ACT + writing for 4-year college Take or re-take SAT or ACT + writing for 4-year college entrance (entrance (www.collegeboard.comwww.collegeboard.com; ; www.actstudent.orgwww.actstudent.org) )

Prospective college athletes: Register with NCAA Eligibility Prospective college athletes: Register with NCAA Eligibility Center now! NCAA has their own academic requirements so Center now! NCAA has their own academic requirements so check with counselor if you have questions check with counselor if you have questions (www.eligibilitycenter.org)(www.eligibilitycenter.org)

A-G College Prep A-G College Prep RequirementsRequirements What are they?What are they?

Minimum subject area requirements for entrance Minimum subject area requirements for entrance into CSU,UC, and many private schools into CSU,UC, and many private schools

Where can I find that information?Where can I find that information? Course Catalog on the GBHS website or NavianceCourse Catalog on the GBHS website or Naviance

How is my child advised of these requirements?How is my child advised of these requirements? Grade level advising; registration advising; one-on-Grade level advising; registration advising; one-on-

one meetingsone meetings

What are the specific requirements?What are the specific requirements?

A-G RequirementsA-G Requirements

A. History – 2 yearsA. History – 2 years B. English – 4 years B. English – 4 years C. Math – 3 years (at least through Alg. 2)C. Math – 3 years (at least through Alg. 2) D. Lab Science – 2 yearsD. Lab Science – 2 years E. World Language – 2 years of the sameE. World Language – 2 years of the same languagelanguage F. Visual/Performing Art – 1 yearF. Visual/Performing Art – 1 year G. College Prep Elective – 1 yearG. College Prep Elective – 1 year Students Students MUSTMUST earn C’s or higher in the above earn C’s or higher in the above

coursescourses *Remediation options available through Credit *Remediation options available through Credit

Recovery and/or A-G recoveryRecovery and/or A-G recovery

UC and CSU SchoolsUC and CSU Schools UC’sUC’s

9 Campuses9 Campuses More rigorous admissions requirementsMore rigorous admissions requirements Student undergoes a comprehensive review in the Student undergoes a comprehensive review in the

admissions processadmissions process

CSU’sCSU’s 23 Campuses23 Campuses Each school has a geographical region that they cater Each school has a geographical region that they cater

to first and foremostto first and foremost Formula driven admissions utilizing GPA in A-G Formula driven admissions utilizing GPA in A-G

courses (beginning with 10courses (beginning with 10thth grade) plus best SAT or grade) plus best SAT or ACT score. Exception is Cal Poly SLO which ACT score. Exception is Cal Poly SLO which operates more like a UC.operates more like a UC.

UC and CSU SchoolsUC and CSU SchoolsUCUCComprehensive ReviewComprehensive Review

GPA (minimum 3.0 weighted)GPA (minimum 3.0 weighted)

Strength of CurriculumStrength of Curriculum

Test ScoresTest ScoresACT w/ Writing or SAT 1 (2400)ACT w/ Writing or SAT 1 (2400)

Accept highest score from one Accept highest score from one sittingsitting

SAT II Subject Tests: Not req’d SAT II Subject Tests: Not req’d but recommended for certain but recommended for certain majorsmajors

Personal StatementPersonal Statement

ExtracurricularExtracurricular

CSUCSU

GPA GPA (minimum 2.0 weighted)(minimum 2.0 weighted)

Test ScoresTest ScoresACT or SAT 1 (1600)ACT or SAT 1 (1600)Super Score: Accept Super Score: Accept highest combined score highest combined score from separate sittings from separate sittings (Math from one date, (Math from one date, English from a different English from a different date)date)

Exception: Cal Poly SLOException: Cal Poly SLO

*** No Letters of Recommendations considered for either!!!

Private, Independent and Out-of-Private, Independent and Out-of-State CollegesState CollegesWhat are they really looking for?What are they really looking for?

Community CollegesCommunity Colleges

No admission requirements; students do need to No admission requirements; students do need to complete English and Math assessmentscomplete English and Math assessments

Transfer agreementsTransfer agreements UC: Transfer Agreement Guarantee (TAG) is available UC: Transfer Agreement Guarantee (TAG) is available

online at online at https://uctag.universityofcalifornia.edu/index.cfmhttps://uctag.universityofcalifornia.edu/index.cfm

CSU: AA-T and AS-T degree transfer options for CSU: AA-T and AS-T degree transfer options for students who earn the required 60 community college students who earn the required 60 community college units. Students are then guaranteed transfer to a CSU units. Students are then guaranteed transfer to a CSU and, if it is a “like” major, they complete another 60 units and, if it is a “like” major, they complete another 60 units to earn a 4-year Bachelor’s degree to earn a 4-year Bachelor’s degree

Transfer requirements – differ by majorTransfer requirements – differ by major Use Use www.assist.orgwww.assist.org for California colleges for California colleges

Community Colleges Community Colleges Cont’dCont’d Keep in contact with counselor at Keep in contact with counselor at

Community College and make sure they Community College and make sure they are aware of your plansare aware of your plans

Apply online (Jan./Feb. of senior year)Apply online (Jan./Feb. of senior year)**English and Math assessments are requiredEnglish and Math assessments are required

www.sierra.cc.ca (Sierra)www.sierra.cc.ca (Sierra) www.arc.losrios.edu (American River)www.arc.losrios.edu (American River)

Finding the right “fit”Finding the right “fit”

Over 4,000 colleges and universities Over 4,000 colleges and universities throughout the U.S.throughout the U.S.

Appeal of “name brand” schoolsAppeal of “name brand” schools Keep options openKeep options open Why “fit” is so importantWhy “fit” is so important Do your homework!Do your homework!

WUE (Western WUE (Western Undergraduate Exchange)Undergraduate Exchange) WUE is a reduced out of state tuition programWUE is a reduced out of state tuition program Reduced tuition is not automatically awardedReduced tuition is not automatically awarded

Check website (Check website (http://http://wiche.edu/wuewiche.edu/wue)) Some participating schools have specific Some participating schools have specific

major, GPA, or other requirementsmajor, GPA, or other requirements Sample participants:Sample participants:

Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, WashingtonNevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington

Arizona State University, Portland State, Arizona State University, Portland State, Colorado StateColorado State

HELP!HELP! How do I accomplish all that?How do I accomplish all that?

Naviance!Naviance! Visit CollegesVisit Colleges Go on to college websites; virtual toursGo on to college websites; virtual tours Have students attend college representative visits on Have students attend college representative visits on

campuscampus Be organized! Create master list of application Be organized! Create master list of application

deadlines, letters of recommendation needed, financial deadlines, letters of recommendation needed, financial aid and scholarship deadlines, etc.aid and scholarship deadlines, etc.

Start working on applications and personal Start working on applications and personal statements/essays over the summerstatements/essays over the summer UC application available August 1UC application available August 1stst (personal statement (personal statement

prompts available now)prompts available now) CSU application available October 1stCSU application available October 1st

College ReadyCollege Ready

SuperMatch – College SuperMatch – College SearchSearch

Colleges I’m thinking Colleges I’m thinking aboutabout

Scattergrams – Cal Poly Scattergrams – Cal Poly SLO SLO (STUDENT VERSION)(STUDENT VERSION)

  

  

Scattergrams Scattergrams U.C. Davis U.C. Davis (STUDENT VERSION)(STUDENT VERSION)

  

  

Career ReadyCareer Ready

College ApplicationsCollege Applications Seniors applying to CSU Schools:Seniors applying to CSU Schools:

Online application window opens October 1Online application window opens October 1stst and closes and closes November 30November 30thth

No essays, personal statements, or letters of No essays, personal statements, or letters of recommendation required recommendation required

Seniors applying to UC Schools:Seniors applying to UC Schools: Online application window opens November 1Online application window opens November 1stst and and

closes November 30closes November 30thth (application available August 1(application available August 1stst))

Personal Statement required but not letters of Personal Statement required but not letters of recommendationrecommendation

* * Official transcripts ARE NOT required up front as part of the Official transcripts ARE NOT required up front as part of the application submission! Some UC/CSU’s will contact students after application submission! Some UC/CSU’s will contact students after applying to request mid-year transcripts. Only send transcripts if applying to request mid-year transcripts. Only send transcripts if prompted to do so.prompted to do so.

College Applications Cont’dCollege Applications Cont’d Students applying to schools through Common Application Students applying to schools through Common Application

and/or SEND EDU:and/or SEND EDU: Essays and letters of recommendation are requiredEssays and letters of recommendation are required

Students enter contact information for those teachers and their Students enter contact information for those teachers and their counselor who will be recommending them. Recommenders then counselor who will be recommending them. Recommenders then submit information to colleges electronically.submit information to colleges electronically.

**Students need to communicate directly with their **Students need to communicate directly with their recommenders (counselors included) to let us know they need recommenders (counselors included) to let us know they need letters written. It’s not enough to just receive an email from letters written. It’s not enough to just receive an email from Common App./SEND EDUCommon App./SEND EDU

Counselors request that students complete a “personal profile” to Counselors request that students complete a “personal profile” to aid in our writing of letters of recommendations aid in our writing of letters of recommendations (available on (available on counseling website or Naviance)counseling website or Naviance)

College Applications Cont’dCollege Applications Cont’d

When requesting letters of recommendations, allow a When requesting letters of recommendations, allow a minimum of two weeks prior notice (remember we don’t minimum of two weeks prior notice (remember we don’t work over Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks)work over Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks)

Students need to sign the FERPA acknowledgement prior Students need to sign the FERPA acknowledgement prior to submitting recommender namesto submitting recommender names

Remember that letters of recommendation are sent Remember that letters of recommendation are sent directly from your teacher or counselor to the colleges you directly from your teacher or counselor to the colleges you are applying to (for confidentiality purposes) are applying to (for confidentiality purposes)

College Applications College Applications Cont’dCont’d

If college application plans change, PLEASE INFORM If college application plans change, PLEASE INFORM YOUR COUNSELOR! It often saves us a lot of time and YOUR COUNSELOR! It often saves us a lot of time and work.work.

Many other colleges have separate admissions Many other colleges have separate admissions requirements, applications, deadlines, etc. Make sure your requirements, applications, deadlines, etc. Make sure your student visits the admissions website of each college to student visits the admissions website of each college to ensure all requirements have been met.ensure all requirements have been met.

*Remember official test scores (SAT Reasoning, SAT *Remember official test scores (SAT Reasoning, SAT Subject Tests, ACT) must be requested and sent from Subject Tests, ACT) must be requested and sent from Collegeboard or ACT, respectively, to the colleges a Collegeboard or ACT, respectively, to the colleges a student applies to.student applies to.

Early Action vs. Early Early Action vs. Early DecisionDecision Application timeline is early for both options (usually mid-Application timeline is early for both options (usually mid-

October to early November) and decisions are typically October to early November) and decisions are typically rendered by Decemberrendered by December

Early ActionEarly Action is non-binding (you don’t have to go if you is non-binding (you don’t have to go if you are accepted)are accepted)

Restricted Early ActionRestricted Early Action is non-binding but you are is non-binding but you are restricted from applying early action or early decision to restricted from applying early action or early decision to other collegesother colleges

Early DecisionEarly Decision is binding (you are committed to going if is binding (you are committed to going if you are accepted – you should thus never apply to more you are accepted – you should thus never apply to more than one campus under ED)than one campus under ED)

Financial AidFinancial Aid FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

All Federal, State, and most institutional aid requires completion of All Federal, State, and most institutional aid requires completion of the FAFSAthe FAFSA

Some institutional aid and scholarships also require the FAFSA so Some institutional aid and scholarships also require the FAFSA so fill it out regardless!fill it out regardless!

Cal GrantsCal Grants FAFSA information + GPA determines eligibilityFAFSA information + GPA determines eligibility GBHS automatically submits other required information (including GBHS automatically submits other required information (including

GPA verification) for ALL 12GPA verification) for ALL 12thth grade students – no action required! grade students – no action required! Institutional AidInstitutional Aid

Be sure to pay attention to individual school aid deadlines – some Be sure to pay attention to individual school aid deadlines – some are embedded in the admissions application while others require a are embedded in the admissions application while others require a separate applicationseparate application

Scholarships/GrantsScholarships/Grants NavianceNaviance Local ScholarshipLocal Scholarship Parent places of employmentParent places of employment

Scholarship ListScholarship List

National Scholarship National Scholarship SearchSearch

Helpful WebsitesHelpful WebsitesApplication Websites:Application Websites:

University of CaliforniaUniversity of California – – www.universityofcalifornia.eduwww.universityofcalifornia.edu California State UniversityCalifornia State University – www.csumentor.edu – www.csumentor.edu Common ApplicationCommon Application – www.commonapp.org – www.commonapp.org

Financial Aid & Scholarship Websites:Financial Aid & Scholarship Websites:FAFSA – http://www.fafsa.ed.govFAFSA – http://www.fafsa.ed.govCal Grant – http://www.csac.ca.govCal Grant – http://www.csac.ca.govNaviance – http://connection.naviance.com/gbhs Naviance – http://connection.naviance.com/gbhs Financial Aid Information – http://www.finaid.org Financial Aid Information – http://www.finaid.org FastWEB Scholarship Search – http://www.fastweb.comFastWEB Scholarship Search – http://www.fastweb.com

Athletic Websites:Athletic Websites:NCAA – www.eligibilitycenter.org (Division I and II)NCAA – www.eligibilitycenter.org (Division I and II)NAIA – www.playnaia.org NAIA – www.playnaia.org

WACAC College Fair WACAC College Fair ReminderReminder Meet representatives from over 100 public andMeet representatives from over 100 public and private colleges and universitiesprivate colleges and universities

Sunday, May 4Sunday, May 4thth from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Sacramento State University – University Sacramento State University – University Union BallroomUnion Ballroom

For more information visit:For more information visit: http://www.csus.edu/admissions/wacac_sacramentohttp://www.csus.edu/admissions/wacac_sacramento

Questions?