MAKE YOUR DREAMS BECOME REALITY!

• TESTING• APPLICATION• SCHOLARSHIPS• FINANCIAL AID

KAREN GATESCOLLEGE COUNSELOR

LINKS TO IMPORTANT WEBSITES• https://beyer.mcs4kids.com• http://www.mjc.edu• https://www2.calstate.edu/apply• http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu• http://www.commonapp.org• http://connection.naviance.com/beyer• https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register• https://www.khanacademy.org/sat• http://www.act.org• https://fafsa.gov• www.ncaaclearinghouse.net

DATES TO REMEMBER!

• 8/30 - MJC College Fair: 6:30 East Campus MJC/UC/CSU,Private

• 9/19 - National Christian College Fair: 6:00 p.m. Modesto

Christian High School

• 9/21 - Military Academy Information Night GHS 6:00 PM- Hosted

by Congressman, Jeff Denham

• 9/25 - Exploring College Options, Harvard, Duke, Stanford, etc.,

Double Tree by Hilton, Modesto, 7:00PM

(http://www.exploringcollegeoptions.org/)

DATES TO REMEMBER• 9/26 - Mandatory Common App Meeting for all

seniors applying to private colleges. Period 6 & 7must attend both!

• 10/4 - UC Application Workshop: Period 2 or 3

• 10/09 - CSU Application Workshop: Periods 3,4 and 6,7

• 10/19 - Beyer College and Career Fair for Beyer students– Periods1-lunch

• 10/24 - MJC Application Workshop, Periods 1-2, 3-4 & 6-7

• 10/28 - Modesto City Schools College Expo Downey HSgrades 9-12. 8:30AM - 1:00PM

COLLEGE VISITS AT BEYER

• Sign up for all visits with Erin Stanfield, main office

• Students must get teacher permission to attend

• Go immediately to the assigned period, no call slips sent

• 8/30 USC

• 8/30 UCLA

• 8/30 Biola

• 9/1 UOP

• 9/7 UC Santa Barbara

• 9/11 Harvey Mudd

• 9/18 Fresno Pacific

COLLEGE OPTIONS

• Junior College-114 campuses in CA• California State University-23

campuses• University of California-9 campuses• Private universities• Out of state colleges and

universities• Trade/vocational schools

MODESTO JUNIOR COLLEGE

• www.mjc.edu

• Classes are free to high school students, must get permission form signed

• Follow 9 steps to enroll online

• Math/English placement tests required

• NO SAT or ACT required!

• Guidance 110

THE JUNIOR COLLEGE

• Transfer program to UC/CSU

• AA/AS degrees/Certificate programs

• $46.00/unit

• *TAG: UC/CSU Guaranteed transfer to 6 UCs and many CSU campuses uctransfer.org/transfer_admis_guar.html.

*N/A: UC Berkeley, UCLA, UC SanDiego, Cal Poly SLO

MJC - CERTIFICATIONSCTE - CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION

• Agriculture Business1. Agriculture: Sales, Service

Technician

• Animal Science1. Artificial Insemination Technician2. Large Animal Veterinary

Technician3. Veterinary Technician

• Environmental Horticulture Science1. Commercial Forestry Technician2. Landscape and Park Maintenance3. Landscape Design4. Nursery Production

Agricultural Mechanics (Mechanized Agriculture)1. Advanced Heavy Equipment Technician2. Basic Heavy Equipment Technician 3. Heavy Machinery Management4. Mechanized Agriculture Technician

• Child Development (Allied Health)1. Associate Teacher2. Early Interventionist3. Master Teacher4. Site Supervisor5. Teacher

• Human Services1. Human Services2. Chemical Dependency Counseling

• Allied Health Division1. Medical Assisting2. Pharmacy Technician

• Computer Electronics

1. Computer Electronics

• Computer Graphics

1. Computer Graphics Applications

• Office Administration

1. Office Administration

• Auto Body Collision Repair

1. Auto body/Collision Repair

• Auto Technology1. Automotive Breaks and Suspension2. Automotive Engines and Transmissions3. Automotive Service

• Electronics Technology

1. Electrician

• Industrial Electronics

1. Industrial Electronics

• Machine Tool Technology 1. Machine Tool Technology 12. Machine Tool Technology 2

• Welding1. Manufacturing Technology (Interdisciplinary)

• Fire Science

1. Fire Science

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY

• https://www2.calstate.edu/apply -$55/per campus

• Fee waivers for those who qualify

• 23 campuses (many impacted)

• Average cost is $22,000 per year

• Degrees in business, teaching, nursing, etc. See matching assistant for major search

• Must declare major at Cal Poly

• CSU Apply Code for SAT 3594

23 CSU CAMPUSES

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

• http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu

• $70/per campus• Fee waivers for those who qualify• *9 campuses• Must have 3.0 min. GPA• SAT subject tests optional,

recommended for math science majors, check by campus

• Average Cost: $35,000

9 UC CAMPUSES

APPLY FOR ADMISSION AND OBSERVE DEADLINES!

College Application Filing Period

UC: Nov. 1-Nov. 30 Application opened Aug. 1st, cannot send until Nov. 1st

CSU: Oct. 1- Nov.30

– Private Institutions have individual deadlines– UC: one application for all – CSU: individual applications for each

EARLY ACTION VS.

EARLY DECISION

• Early Action: Apply early, get decision early (December), DO NOT COMMIT

• Early Decision: Apply early, get decision early (December), MUST COMMIT!

• Restricted Early Action: May apply early, not binding, but can only apply to one institution under REA.

COMMON APP• Over 600 private member

colleges http://www.commonapp.org

• Fill out one application, plus supplements by college

• Average cost: $60,000• Students MUST attend Common

App Workshop with Ms. Gates, Sept. 26th

NAVIANCEhttp://connection.naviance.com/beyer

• Naviance code needed• Interest inventory great tool• College application

sites/major searches• Resume• Scattergrams• BHS Scholarship bulletin

UC DAVIS

CAL POLY SLO

CSU STANISLAUS

STANFORD

REQUIRED TESTING

• Good idea to take both SAT and ACT (not required for Junior colleges)

• Register now! Online registration

• Fee waivers for qualified students

• December tests are deadline for UC/CSU

• 4 free score reports included with reg. Send scores now!

ACT VS. SAT

• SAT• UC takes best score

combined

• Subject tests are optional, check each UC/Private campus

• Send scores to one UC, they are forwarded to rest

• CSU code 3594, scores sent to all campuses

• December deadline

• ACT• CSU/Private will combine scores

• UC must include writing portion of the test

• CSU writing optional

• Send scores to one UC, they are forwarded to rest

• CSU send scores individually to each campus

• December deadline

SAT/ACT TEST DATES

• SAT test dates ACT test dates• October 7• November 4 October 28• December 2* December 9*• sat.org/register www.actstudent.org• *Last date to test for all UC’s and most CSU’s

*exceptions: Cal Poly, San Diego Sate University – last test date - November

KHAN ACADEMY FREE SAT PREP

• https://www.khanacademy.org/sat

• Free SAT test prep

• Practice tests

• Interactive practice

• Short quizzes

• Instant feedback

ADMISSIONS 101WHAT SHOULD YOU BE DOING NOW?

• Decide where you are applying! 6-8

• Attend campus visits, open houses

• 3 days excused absence for seniors: Mrs. Koozer's office D36

• Register for SAT/ACT! BHS Code 051986

• Supply codes for colleges w/registration to report scores!

ADMISSIONS 101• Start applications: UC now open, CSU Oct. 1st, private, must check individually

• Start working on personal statement UC/private schools

• Ask for letters of rec for private schools

• Establish email for college use only! Check daily!!

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

– 3 weeks notice, Nov. 1st deadline to be requested for counselors before holiday break

– Required for most private colleges

– Provide stamped, addressed envelopes if needed

– Resume

– Not required for UC, CSU

COLLEGE WEBSITE PORTALS

Once students apply to colleges, they will receive an email directing them to set up a “portal”. Do this immediately!

This is where the college will send all information regarding admission, financial aid, housing, etc.

It is important to check the portals daily and respond to requests immediately!

OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS• All OFFICIAL Transcripts:

Mrs. Kauffman, BHS Registrar

• Office is located near nurse’s office in attendance

• Give several days notice

• Private schools: Require secondary school reports that include official transcript. Most sent electronically

FINANCIAL AID

• FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid

• https://fafsa.gov

• CAL Grant GPA verification sent for all seniors

• PROFILE Required by some private institutions

• FAFSA application: October 1 to March 2, 2018

•CSU—estimated cost $22,000 per year (including tuition, books, room, board, personal expenses)

•UC—estimated cost $35,000 per year (including tuition, books, room, board, personal expenses)

•Private—estimated cost $40,000+(including tuition, books, room, board, personal expenses)

ESTIMATED COSTS

BHS SCHOLARSHIP BULLETIN

• MCS District College bulletin available on the BHS website https://beyer.mcs4kids.com

• Go to Beyer counseling link to find link to bulletin

• New bulletins updated monthly

• Read scholarship bulletin, observe all deadlines!

• Hard copies available in I wing; most are online

• Good search sites:

www.fastweb.com www.collegeboard.org

WHAT ARE COLLEGES LOOKING FOR?• Grades, GPA grades 10-11

• Test scores (SAT/ACT)

• Rigor including senior year

• Commitment

• Strong Personal Statement

SENIOR STATUSCollege GPA based on grades earned in grades 10-11

Check transcripts for A-G deficiencies!

Final grades of C or better for colleges!

Colleges will not accept semester D’s

Class rank is determined at end of Jr. year, available end of September

Must keep strong profile in senior year

Must report any D’s/F’s, drops at semester

NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE

• www.ncaaclearinghouse.net must register• Division I or II school• Core requirements -16 core classes

1. Division I – 2.3 or take a knee2. Division II – 2.2 GPA3. Sliding scale for standardized test scores

matching GPA in 16 core classes• Apply online, download form, turn in to Mrs.

Kauffman for transcript to be sent• Report SAT/ACT scores! 9999

BEYER A-G COURSE LIST• For students wishing to attend a four-year university,

must meet required A-G courses for CSU/UC

• Check transcripts now!!

• All requirements met by end of senior year

• Students who earn D grades earned in required courses must attend ESS prior to graduation. No summer school post graduation

• ESS and Summer School classes cannot be used to remediate grades for athletes clearing with the NCAA. Only National University will be accepted.

• http://doorways.ucop.edu/list use Beyer code: 051986

A-G REQUIREMENTS

CSU ADMISSION RATES *2015

• Cal Poly 31%• Long Beach 34%• San Diego 34%• Chico 71%• Fresno 59%• Sacramento 73%• San Jose 60%

APPLY BROADLY!UC ADMISSION RATES FALL 2017

• UC Berkeley 17%• UC Davis 44%• UC Irvine 37%• UCLA 16%• UC Merced 70%• UC Riverside 57%• UC San Diego 34%• Santa Barbara 32%• Santa Cruz 51%

PRIVATE UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS 2017

• Brown 8.5%• Columbia 5.8%• Cornell 12.5%• Dartmouth 10.4%• Harvard 5.2%• Princeton 6.0%• U/Pennsylvania 9.1%• Stanford 4.6%• Yale 6.9%

PRIVATE FOR PROFIT COLLEGES

• High tuition schools with highest share of students with debt

• 96% take out loans compared to 13% @ jc, 48% @ 4 yr. public, and 57% @ 4 yr. non-profit

• Highest student loan default rate

• Too many students do not get high quality training or do not graduate = no jobs, high debt

• Under new rule, most for-profits in CA can no longer participate in Cal Grant program like non profit schools

• Includes U of Phoenix, ITT Tech, Kaplan, SJVC, etc.

SCAMS!

Beware of those who tell you that for a fee, they

can get you scholarships and

financial aid.

CLASS OF 2018,WHERE WILL YOU BE?