senior parent night agenda
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Senior Parent Night Agenda. College Entrance Requirements Financial aid/scholarships What colleges are looking for Selecting the right school NCAA requirements The application process Senior year timeline. CSU CP English4 yr Math (Alg1,2,Geom)3 yr Lab Science 2 yr - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Senior Parent Night Agenda
• College Entrance Requirements
• Financial aid/scholarships
• What colleges are looking for
• Selecting the right school
• NCAA requirements
• The application process
• Senior year timeline
College Entrance RequirementsCollege Entrance Requirements
CSU
CP English 4 yrMath (Alg1,2,Geom) 3
yrLab Science 2 yrSocial Science 2 yrForeign Language 2 yrCP Electives 1 yrVisual/Performing Arts 1 yr
All courses must be UC certified (P)& passed with a C or better grade
SAT I or ACT
UC
4 yr 3 yr, 4 recom2 yr, 3 recom2 yr 2 yr, 3 recom1 yr1 yr
All courses must be UC certified (P)& passed with a C or better grade
SAT I or ACT Required. SAT II Required/Recommended for
some majors: (Engineering is one)
• SAT I – max score 2400– Critical reading (200 – 800)– Writing (200 – 800)– Math (200 – 800)– Most popular on the West coast
• ACT – max score 36– English– Math– Reading– Science– Optional Writing Test – May be required by Midwest schools
SAT & ACT
SAT II’s• Required for some majors at UC’s & some
private schools• Check with each school to determine if it is
either required or strongly recommended
– Scores used for admission, course placement & advisement
• SAT I & SAT II – Oct 1, Nov 5 & Dec 3
• ACT – Sept 10, Oct 22 & Dec 10
• UC’s – Dec test scores: last accepted
• CSU’s – Dec test scores: last accepted unless space remains open for admission (Nov test last for some CSU”s)
• Private/independent vary
• SAT I & SAT II offered on the same day, cannot take both on same day
Reporting SAT/ACT & SAT IIReporting SAT/ACT & SAT II
• 4 reports included in cost of test
• NCAA must have test results – 9999
• CSU system (all CSUs) code for SAT – 3594
• Some scholarships require SAT/ACT scores
• Division I or Division II schools
• “Clearinghouse” eligibility – Eligibility Center– 16 core courses see counselor to verify - NOW
• NCAA website: www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
• SAT/ACT must be submitted to NCAA clearinghouse (9999)
• SYVUHS transcripts (initial & final) must be sent, bring requests to Terry Westfall in the guidance office
• AHC transcripts have to be submitted to NCAA clearinghouse
NCAA Division 1
4 yr English3 yr Math 2 yr Science2 yr Social Science1 yr add Eng, math, sci4 yr (acad elect)16 acad core courses
All courses must be on the NCAA 48H list
SAT or ACT
Questions?
• Gift Aid: Grants and scholarships– Need-based or merit-based
• Self-help aid: Loans and employment– Need-based or non-need-based
FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student
Aid
• Must file for Federal, State, Campus & some private $$
• PROFILE: financial supplement to FAFSA for private colleges (NOW)– profileonline.collegeboard.com
• FAFSA website: www.fafsa.ed.gov
• GPA verification for CAL Grant
• File dates: January 1 to March 2
• PIN: get now – www.pin.ed.gov
• Financial Aid Night: Early January
ScholarshipsScholarships• Based on: activities, academic merit, athletics, intended major,
ethnic origin, religion, parent employer, or any combination of factors
• Review Scholarship Handbook
• Santa Barbara Foundation
• Local Scholarships
• Mrs. Westfall – little file cabinet, daily bulletin www.syvpirates.org
Questions?
• Communicate with your son/daughter
• Discuss wants and needs– Each side should discuss– Atmosphere– Money– Long term benefits– Majors
Selecting the Right College
Narrowing the FieldNarrowing the Field
• Types of Schools– Community College – CSU – UC – Private– Out of State
• Prioritize– Have a “reach school” and a “sure bet”
• Use checklist for comparison
GPA
Test Scores
Strength of Transcript
(compared against what is offered at home school)
Personal statement /essayOutside activities & interestsLetters of recommendations
(primarily private colleges)
Sources of Information• College Fairs
• Campus Visits
• College Representatives
• College Catalogs, Resource Handbooks
• Internet
Questions?
When to Apply
• UC’s and CSU’s have NOV filing period– UC’s – Nov 1 – 30– CSU’s file online Oct 1 – Nov 30
• Private/Independents vary – often Dec or Jan
• Early Decision vs. Early Application
• Colleges and universities prefer online apps
• Easier and fewer errors
• CSU: www.csumentor.edu – (Oct 1 – Nov 30)
• UC: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/ – (Nov 1-30)
• Private/out of state: contact school’s website (varies, check each college)
Letters of Letters of RecommendationRecommendation
can sometimes make the differencecan sometimes make the difference
• Get & complete letter of recommendation information form
• Parent/guardian complete their part of form
• Personalized letter, best
• Attach a copy of college essay ( if you have one)
• Two weeks notice for letter of recommendation
Questions?
The College Countdown• October: Gather info, prepare applications, PROFILE completed
• Nov – Feb: Apply for admission, request letters of recommendation
• Jan: Submit FAFSA & GPA verification
• Mar – May : Send add’l info requested (1040)
• April: Notification of Financial Aid by College
• May 1: SIR, Tuition deposit due, housing
• June 8: Graduation 2012
• Summer: Orientation, pre-registration
Tips . . .Tips . . . • Letters of Recommendation
– give 2 weeks notice for person writing
• No “cute” email addresses
Make copies or download copies before you send/submit
• Get certificates of mailing for everything you mail (not certified)
• Make a hardcopy or electronic file for every school applied to & keep all correspondence
• Check junk email
• Check & double check deadlines
• Most communication from colleges will be via e-mail, then Portal
• If you’re not sure, ask!
Questions ?******
Good Luck Class of 2012