12th Grade Senior Parent Night 2014

1212thth Grade Career/College Grade Career/College Parent NightParent Night with Ms. Gildon, and with Ms. Gildon, and

Ms. HammerschmidtMs. Hammerschmidt

Preparing for the Preparing for the Real World: Real World:

“Getting to Where “Getting to Where You Want to Go”You Want to Go”

College/Career ExplorationCollege/Career ExplorationPost Secondary OptionsPost Secondary OptionsCollege Entrance ExamsCollege Entrance Exams

NCAA RequirementsNCAA RequirementsFinancial AidFinancial Aid

What is Your Senior’sWhat is Your Senior’sPostsecondary Plan?Postsecondary Plan?

College and Career ExplorationCollege and Career Exploration

Students can take a career interest inventory: Students can take a career interest inventory: www.whodouwant2b.comwww.whodouwant2b.com

Seniors can find out what careers suit them: Seniors can find out what careers suit them: www.onetonline.orgwww.onetonline.org and and www.mappingyourfuture.org/planyourcareer.careershipwww.mappingyourfuture.org/planyourcareer.careership

They can find out how much money they will need to earn and in what They can find out how much money they will need to earn and in what profession: profession: www.californiacolleges.edu www.californiacolleges.edu

Students can explore how much education is required for the career they Students can explore how much education is required for the career they want: want: www.mynextmove.orgwww.mynextmove.org

They can learn more about colleges and majors offered at each school: They can learn more about colleges and majors offered at each school:

www.bigfuture.orgwww.bigfuture.org/college-search/college-search

Seniors can explore more at the LBUSD College/Career Pinterest page: Seniors can explore more at the LBUSD College/Career Pinterest page: http://pinterest.com/afterhighschool/boardshttp://pinterest.com/afterhighschool/boards

Post Secondary OptionsPost Secondary Options University of California SchoolsUniversity of California Schools California State UniversitiesCalifornia State Universities Independent Colleges and UniversitiesIndependent Colleges and Universities Out-of-State Colleges and UniversitiesOut-of-State Colleges and Universities Community Colleges Community Colleges Apprenticeship ProgramsApprenticeship Programs Trade or Technical SchoolsTrade or Technical Schools Other options such as the Military, Gap Other options such as the Military, Gap

Year Programs, and On-the-Job Year Programs, and On-the-Job TrainingTraining

What Colleges ConsiderWhat Colleges Consider The first part of planning for college is understanding what factors colleges consider when looking at a student profile.The first part of planning for college is understanding what factors colleges consider when looking at a student profile.

Primary FactorsPrimary Factors Quality/Rigor of Academic CoursesQuality/Rigor of Academic Courses Academic Performance/GradesAcademic Performance/Grades Test Scores (SAT, ACT, SAT Subject Tests, AP)Test Scores (SAT, ACT, SAT Subject Tests, AP)

Additional FactorsAdditional Factors Essay/Personal StatementsEssay/Personal Statements Extracurricular Activities Extracurricular Activities (Commitment, Consistency, and Leadership)(Commitment, Consistency, and Leadership)

Counselor and Teacher RecommendationsCounselor and Teacher Recommendations Demonstrated Interest in the College or University Demonstrated Interest in the College or University

Finding a College Match Help Identify Your Senior’s Priorities (Academics,

Athletics, Majors, Internships, Distance from Home, etc.) Assist in Looking for Schools that Match the Student’s

Strengths and Learning Style Location, Location, Location Consider the Size and Type of School Visit Colleges Online and In Person Be Realistic and Maintain Perspective

Remember, 84% of all colleges accept more than 50% of the students who apply to them, according to the National Association for College Admission

Counseling

Developing a CollegeList

List should consist of 8-12 schools Range of Safety, Likely, and Reach Schools Research, Research, Research! Visit the College and Career Center to expand

your list Use College Search Books and Websites like

http://nces.edu.gov/collegenavigator and http://www.collegedata.com/cs/search/college/college_search_tmpl.jhtml

What is a…SAFETY? LIKELY? REACH?

SAFETY SCHOOLSAFETY SCHOOL

Student Student far far exceedsexceeds college college admissions admissions average GPA and average GPA and test scorestest scores

Student is Student is interested in interested in attending the attending the schoolschool

LIKELY SCHOOLLIKELY SCHOOL

Student Student has the has the averageaverage college college admissions GPA admissions GPA and test scoresand test scores

Student is Student is interested in interested in attending the attending the schoolschool

REACH SCHOOLREACH SCHOOL

Student Student has has belowbelow the college the college admissions admissions average GPA and average GPA and test scorestest scores

Student is Student is interested in interested in attending the attending the schoolschool

““a” History/Social Science………………………..2 yearsa” History/Social Science………………………..2 years““b” English…………………………………………..4 yearsb” English…………………………………………..4 years““c” Mathematics…………………………………....3 years (4 recommended)c” Mathematics…………………………………....3 years (4 recommended) (Algebra, Geometry, Intermediate Algebra)(Algebra, Geometry, Intermediate Algebra)““d” Laboratory Sciences………………………….2 years (3 recommended) d” Laboratory Sciences………………………….2 years (3 recommended) ““e” Language other than English………............2 years (3 recommended) e” Language other than English………............2 years (3 recommended) ““f” Visual & Performing Arts……………………..1 yearf” Visual & Performing Arts……………………..1 year““g” College Prep Elective…………………….......1 yearg” College Prep Elective…………………….......1 year

““D” and “F” GRADES ARE NOT ACCEPTED IN ANY OF THE COURSES ABOVE!D” and “F” GRADES ARE NOT ACCEPTED IN ANY OF THE COURSES ABOVE!

Entrance Exams are also requiredEntrance Exams are also required

University of California and California State University

“a-g” Requirements

Definitions ofAdmission Options

• Regular Decision: Students submit application by institution’s specified date and receive a decision within a stated period of time.

• Rolling Admission: Schools review applications as they are completed and gives admissions decisions to students throughout the admissions cycle.

• Early Action (EA): Students apply early to a school of preference and receive a decision in advance of the regular response date. Seniors admitted under EA are not obligated to accept the offer of admission.

• Restrictive Early Action (REA): Students may apply early to only one college or university, and admission is non binding.

• Early Decision (ED): Students make a commitment to a first-choice institution, where, if admitted, they definitely will enroll. When applying ED, student may apply to other institutions, but may only have one ED application pending. Students should check with individual schools regarding specific policies in their Early Decision Agreements. In most cases, admission is binding when applying ED, except in cases where financial need is not met.

University of CaliforniaUniversity of California www.universityofcalifornia.eduwww.universityofcalifornia.edu

10 Campuses in California10 Campuses in California

Students must complete a minimum of 15 “A-G" courses, with at least 11 finished prior to their Students must complete a minimum of 15 “A-G" courses, with at least 11 finished prior to their senior year. These courses must be completed with a 3.0 GPA or better with grades of C or better.senior year. These courses must be completed with a 3.0 GPA or better with grades of C or better.

Seniors need to take the SAT I or ACT plus Writing with a recommendation of also taking the SAT II Seniors need to take the SAT I or ACT plus Writing with a recommendation of also taking the SAT II if applying to an impacted major such as Engineering. if applying to an impacted major such as Engineering.

Students are guaranteed admission to a UC if they rank in the top 9 percent of their graduating Students are guaranteed admission to a UC if they rank in the top 9 percent of their graduating class. We refer to this as "Eligible in the Local Context" (ELC). class. We refer to this as "Eligible in the Local Context" (ELC).

The UC Application has a The UC Application has a Personal StatementPersonal Statement with two prompts: with two prompts: 1) 1) Describe the world you come from – for example, your family, community, or school – 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.and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations.2)2) Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution, or experience 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 that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes you proud and how and how does it relate to the person you are?does it relate to the person you are?

Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) is available for first generation students and those who Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) is available for first generation students and those who qualify for free and reduced lunch.qualify for free and reduced lunch.

Application Available: August 1Application Available: August 1stst Filing Period: November 1Filing Period: November 1stst through through November 30November 30thth

UC Day at College Week Live tomorrow from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm at UC Day at College Week Live tomorrow from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm at www.collegeweeklive.com. Check in throughout the day for various workshops and chats www.collegeweeklive.com. Check in throughout the day for various workshops and chats with representatives from each of the 10 UC campuses.with representatives from each of the 10 UC campuses.

California State UniversityCalifornia State Universitywww.csumentor.eduwww.csumentor.edu

23 Campuses in California23 Campuses in California

Students need to take either the SAT or ACT test and complete the A-G Students need to take either the SAT or ACT test and complete the A-G requirements with C’s or betterrequirements with C’s or better

Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) is available for first generation students Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) is available for first generation students and those who qualify for free and reduced lunch.and those who qualify for free and reduced lunch.

Students should apply to at least one campus that is not impacted that they Students should apply to at least one campus that is not impacted that they would consider attending:would consider attending:

BakersfieldBakersfield Maritime AcademyMaritime AcademyChannel IslandsChannel Islands Monterey BayMonterey BayDominguez HillsDominguez Hills StanislausStanislausEast BayEast Bay

CSU College Night at the Long Beach Convention Center tomorrow night CSU College Night at the Long Beach Convention Center tomorrow night from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm – All 23 campuses will be represented from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm – All 23 campuses will be represented

Filing Period: October 1Filing Period: October 1stst through through November 30November 30thth

Independent Colleges and UniversitiesIndependent Colleges and Universitieswww.commonapp.orgwww.commonapp.org

www.aiccu.eduwww.aiccu.edu 76 independent colleges/universities in California, and 517 schools from 76 independent colleges/universities in California, and 517 schools from

both California and around the country use the Common Application both California and around the country use the Common Application Includes research universities, small liberal arts colleges, faith-based Includes research universities, small liberal arts colleges, faith-based

colleges, and arts colleges all with different deadlines and requirementscolleges, and arts colleges all with different deadlines and requirements Sticker price is usually higher, but they have a greater variety of financial Sticker price is usually higher, but they have a greater variety of financial

aid options and are not as restricted by current budget cuts of CSU and aid options and are not as restricted by current budget cuts of CSU and UC schoolsUC schools

Comparison of Student Graduation Rates in CaliforniaComparison of Student Graduation Rates in California

Years in Years in School School Before Before

GraduationGraduation

Private Private Colleges and Colleges and UniversitiesUniversities

CSU and UC SchoolsCSU and UC Schools

4 Years4 Years 61%61% 35%35%

6 Years6 Years 73%73% 65%65%

Out-of-State Colleges and Out-of-State Colleges and UniversitiesUniversities

Out-of-State colleges and universities want and need California students for their Out-of-State colleges and universities want and need California students for their demographic statistics and on-campus diversitydemographic statistics and on-campus diversity

Out-of State private schools have smaller classes and students are more likely to Out-of State private schools have smaller classes and students are more likely to graduate in four yearsgraduate in four years

Some are willing to reduce or waive out-of-state tuitionSome are willing to reduce or waive out-of-state tuition

Western Undergraduate ExchangeWestern Undergraduate Exchange will help: will help: Save money by allowing you to pay reduced tuitionSave money by allowing you to pay reduced tuition Stay and study in the WestStay and study in the West Choose from more that 140 colleges and universitiesChoose from more that 140 colleges and universities

www.wiche.edu/sep/wuewww.wiche.edu/sep/wue

Colleges That Change Lives – Colleges That Change Lives – www.ctcl.orgwww.ctcl.org These 44 college and universities These 44 college and universities have low student-to-faculty ratios that foster collaboration, engaged learning, and have low student-to-faculty ratios that foster collaboration, engaged learning, and personal attention. Classes are taught at these schools by professors, not teachers personal attention. Classes are taught at these schools by professors, not teachers assistants. assistants.

In addition, these schools have holistic admission policies including "test-optional" In addition, these schools have holistic admission policies including "test-optional" applications for admission. They take into consideration everything about an applicantapplications for admission. They take into consideration everything about an applicant—not just their numbers on the application. —not just their numbers on the application.

Black College ExpoBlack College Expo Features Historically Black Features Historically Black

Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and many other colleges and universitiesColleges and Universities (HBCUs) and many other colleges and universities

January 31, 2015 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pmJanuary 31, 2015 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pmLos Angeles Convention CenterLos Angeles Convention Center

1201 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles 1201 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles

Many students who attend the event are admitted on-the-spot or are Many students who attend the event are admitted on-the-spot or are immediately awarded scholarships (some valued at over $100,000). immediately awarded scholarships (some valued at over $100,000).

Remember to bring your transcripts and SAT and/or ACT scoresRemember to bring your transcripts and SAT and/or ACT scores

The Expo’s Career Recruitment Pavilion features top companies looking to The Expo’s Career Recruitment Pavilion features top companies looking to recruit college-bound studentsrecruit college-bound students

There are also workshops such as “How to Find Money for College”, “Hot There are also workshops such as “How to Find Money for College”, “Hot Careers”, “Why Attend an HBCU”, “Benefits of Attending a Private College” Careers”, “Why Attend an HBCU”, “Benefits of Attending a Private College”

and “411 for Student Athletes”and “411 for Student Athletes”

www.thecollegeexpo.orgwww.thecollegeexpo.org

Find out more about HBCUs around the country at Find out more about HBCUs around the country at www.edonline.com/cq/hbcuwww.edonline.com/cq/hbcu..

Apply for 36 HBCUs at the same time with the Common Black Application Apply for 36 HBCUs at the same time with the Common Black Application for $35 at for $35 at www.eduinconline.comwww.eduinconline.com. .

Community CollegesCommunity Collegeswww.cccco.eduwww.cccco.edu

Community Colleges offer a smooth, low cost transition to a 4-year schoolCommunity Colleges offer a smooth, low cost transition to a 4-year school

112 college campuses in California112 college campuses in California Honors Program offered at each school – Honors Program offered at each school –

The SAT or ACT may be a part of the Honors Program admission The SAT or ACT may be a part of the Honors Program admission requirementsrequirements

Associates Degree in Arts and SciencesAssociates Degree in Arts and Sciences Transfer to Four-Year College/UniversityTransfer to Four-Year College/University Career Tech Education Certificate Career Tech Education Certificate

Programs - Programs - WASC accredited programs where WASC accredited programs where students can earn a certificate or have an “earn while you students can earn a certificate or have an “earn while you learn” experience (like Cerritos College’s Center for learn” experience (like Cerritos College’s Center for Advanced Transportation Technology - Imports, Ford, GM, Advanced Transportation Technology - Imports, Ford, GM, Chrysler, and Alternative Fuels Technician Programs)Chrysler, and Alternative Fuels Technician Programs)

Unique Degrees, Trade, and Certificate Programs Unique Degrees, Trade, and Certificate Programs at Local Community Collegesat Local Community Colleges

Cerritos CollegeCerritos College – Court Reporting Program, Teacher TRAC Program, Pharmacy Tech – Court Reporting Program, Teacher TRAC Program, Pharmacy Tech Program, Dental Assistant and Dental Hygienist Programs, Paralegal Program, Program, Dental Assistant and Dental Hygienist Programs, Paralegal Program, Cosmetology Program, Culinary Arts Program, EMT ProgramCosmetology Program, Culinary Arts Program, EMT Program

Cypress CollegeCypress College – Culinary Arts Program, Commercial Pilot Certificate Program, Flight – Culinary Arts Program, Commercial Pilot Certificate Program, Flight Attendant Program, Radiology Assistant Program, Diagnostic Medical Sonography Attendant Program, Radiology Assistant Program, Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound) Program, Psychiatric Tech Program, Homeland Transportation Security (Ultrasound) Program, Psychiatric Tech Program, Homeland Transportation Security Program, Mortuary Science ProgramProgram, Mortuary Science Program

El Camino CollegeEl Camino College – Fire and Emergency Technology Program (Fire Academy), – Fire and Emergency Technology Program (Fire Academy), Automotive Collision Repair and Painting Program, Nursing Program, Cosmetology Automotive Collision Repair and Painting Program, Nursing Program, Cosmetology Program, Electronics and Computer Technology Programs, Sign Language and Program, Electronics and Computer Technology Programs, Sign Language and Interpreter Program, Police Training Program, Welding ProgramInterpreter Program, Police Training Program, Welding Program

Golden West CollegeGolden West College – Criminal Justice Training Center (Police Academy and – Criminal Justice Training Center (Police Academy and Forensics, Evidence, and Investigation Program), Retail Management and Forensics, Evidence, and Investigation Program), Retail Management and Entrepreneurship Program, Sign Language Interpreter Training Program, Video Entrepreneurship Program, Sign Language Interpreter Training Program, Video Game Development Program, and Cosmetology and Esthetician ProgramsGame Development Program, and Cosmetology and Esthetician Programs

LA Harbor CollegeLA Harbor College – Nursing Assistant Program and Home Heath Aid Program – Nursing Assistant Program and Home Heath Aid Program

LA Trade-Tech CollegeLA Trade-Tech College – Solar Installation and Maintenance Program, Architecture and – Solar Installation and Maintenance Program, Architecture and Environmental Design Program (Historic Preservation Certificate), Carpentry Environmental Design Program (Historic Preservation Certificate), Carpentry Program, Small Business Entrepreneurship Program, Plumbing Technology Program, Program, Small Business Entrepreneurship Program, Plumbing Technology Program, Motorcycle Repair ProgramMotorcycle Repair Program

Orange Coast CollegeOrange Coast College – Real Estate Broker and Real Estate Sales Programs, Hotel – Real Estate Broker and Real Estate Sales Programs, Hotel Management Program, Aviation Pilot Training Program, Spa Management Program, Management Program, Aviation Pilot Training Program, Spa Management Program, Costume Design Program, EMT Program, and Medical Assisting ProgramCostume Design Program, EMT Program, and Medical Assisting Program

Long Beach City College Honors Long Beach City College Honors ProgramProgram

Recent graduates of the Honors Program have received guaranteed Recent graduates of the Honors Program have received guaranteed priority consideration when applying to:priority consideration when applying to:

UCLA, UC Berkeley, CSU Fullerton, Chapman University USC, UCLA, UC Berkeley, CSU Fullerton, Chapman University USC, Pepperdine University, UC Irvine, UC San DiegoPepperdine University, UC Irvine, UC San Diego

UC Santa Cruz, UC Davis, UC Santa Barbara, CSU Long BeachUC Santa Cruz, UC Davis, UC Santa Barbara, CSU Long Beach

Additional benefits include:Additional benefits include: Small class sizesSmall class sizes Priority enrollment in Honors classesPriority enrollment in Honors classes Honors academic counselingHonors academic counseling College toursCollege tours Library cards at UCLA, CSULB or UCILibrary cards at UCLA, CSULB or UCI

http://honorsprogram.lbcc.eduhttp://honorsprogram.lbcc.edu

National Collegiate Athletic AssociationNational Collegiate Athletic Association

www.ncaa.orgwww.ncaa.org

REGISTER NOW!!!REGISTER NOW!!!

Students wishing to pursue athletics at any post-secondary institution Students wishing to pursue athletics at any post-secondary institution must pass the following 16 courses and have a 2.0 GPA or better. must pass the following 16 courses and have a 2.0 GPA or better.

Register at the Eligibility Center at the following website:Register at the Eligibility Center at the following website:

www.eligibilitycenter.orgwww.eligibilitycenter.org English …………………………………………………..4 yearsEnglish …………………………………………………..4 years Math (Algebra I or higher) …………………………..…3 years Math (Algebra I or higher) …………………………..…3 years Science (1 year must be a lab science)………………2 yearsScience (1 year must be a lab science)………………2 years Additional academic coursework in the above areas..I yearAdditional academic coursework in the above areas..I year History/Social Science………………………………….2 yearsHistory/Social Science………………………………….2 years Additional academic coursework in any category Additional academic coursework in any category above or foreign language, religion, or philosophy..…4 yearsabove or foreign language, religion, or philosophy..…4 years

If you qualify for free or reduced lunch, you qualify for a fee waiver for the Eligibility If you qualify for free or reduced lunch, you qualify for a fee waiver for the Eligibility Center. Stop by the College and Career Center in Room 332 Center. Stop by the College and Career Center in Room 332 afterafter you register. you register.

SATSATwww.collegeboard.orgwww.collegeboard.org

SAT Reasoning TestSAT Reasoning Test Critical Reading Critical Reading – Sentence Completions, Reading Passages– Sentence Completions, Reading Passages Mathematics Mathematics – Algebra, Geometry, Statistics and Probability– Algebra, Geometry, Statistics and Probability Writing Writing – Essay, Identifying Errors, Improving Grammar and Usage– Essay, Identifying Errors, Improving Grammar and Usage

Scoring 600-2400 (1500 is average)Scoring 600-2400 (1500 is average)

SAT Subject TestsSAT Subject TestsThese tests are These tests are notnot required but students can submit scores for extra “points”: required but students can submit scores for extra “points”:

Demonstrate their mastery of a particular subjectDemonstrate their mastery of a particular subject Apply for a competitive major like Engineering or Biochemistry and your student’s preferred Apply for a competitive major like Engineering or Biochemistry and your student’s preferred

campus recommends certain campus recommends certain subject testssubject tests like Math Level II or Chemistry on the SAT II to prove like Math Level II or Chemistry on the SAT II to prove their level of competency.their level of competency.

Use subject tests to satisfy the “A-G" requirementsUse subject tests to satisfy the “A-G" requirements

Last SAT Test Dates for most college applications:Last SAT Test Dates for most college applications:November 8, 2014 (October 9November 8, 2014 (October 9 thth Registration Deadline) Registration Deadline)

December 6, 2014 (November 6December 6, 2014 (November 6 thth Registration Deadline)* Registration Deadline)*

If students qualify for free or reduced lunch, they will qualify for a SAT Fee Waiver. Students need to If students qualify for free or reduced lunch, they will qualify for a SAT Fee Waiver. Students need to stop by the College and Career Center to get one stop by the College and Career Center to get one beforebefore they register for the test. they register for the test.

*Be aware that some schools, such as SDSU, *Be aware that some schools, such as SDSU, will notwill not accept the December 2014 test for Fall accept the December 2014 test for Fall 2015 admission.2015 admission.

ACT TEST plus WritingACT TEST plus Writing www.actstudent.orgwww.actstudent.org

• English English – Punctuation, Grammar and Usage, Sentence Structure – Punctuation, Grammar and Usage, Sentence Structure • Math Math – Pre-Algebra/Elementary Algebra Intermediate – Pre-Algebra/Elementary Algebra Intermediate

Algebra/Coordinate Geometry Plane Geometry/Trigonometry Algebra/Coordinate Geometry Plane Geometry/Trigonometry • Reading ComprehensionReading Comprehension • Science Science – Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and the Earth/Space – Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and the Earth/Space

Sciences Sciences

Average Score is 21 out of 36Average Score is 21 out of 36

Only one ACT Test Date Left for most college applications!Only one ACT Test Date Left for most college applications!December 13, 2014 (Registration Deadline is November 7December 13, 2014 (Registration Deadline is November 7 thth)*)*

If students qualify for free or reduced lunch, they will qualify for an ACT Fee Waiver. Students need to If students qualify for free or reduced lunch, they will qualify for an ACT Fee Waiver. Students need to stop by the College and Career Center to get one stop by the College and Career Center to get one beforebefore they register for the test. they register for the test.

*Be aware that some schools, such as SDSU, will not accept the December 2014 test for *Be aware that some schools, such as SDSU, will not accept the December 2014 test for Fall 2015 admission.Fall 2015 admission.

Sending ACT and SAT ScoresSending ACT and SAT Scores When students register for ACT or SAT tests, they can send their When students register for ACT or SAT tests, they can send their

scores to the colleges where they are applying. If they don’t scores to the colleges where they are applying. If they don’t send them now, they will have to send them now, they will have to paypay to send them later. to send them later.

The “magic” code for sending SAT scores to the CSU The “magic” code for sending SAT scores to the CSU schools is 3594. This sends scores to all of the Cal State schools is 3594. This sends scores to all of the Cal State and Cal Poly campuses using only one of your free codes!and Cal Poly campuses using only one of your free codes!

If your student has listed a CSU or UC campus on the ACT If your student has listed a CSU or UC campus on the ACT registration, they can use the ACT Scores Manager to release registration, they can use the ACT Scores Manager to release their score to additional campuses without paying any additional their score to additional campuses without paying any additional cost.cost.

For the SAT, if students report their scores to For the SAT, if students report their scores to oneone UC campus, UC campus, they will be shared with all the UC campuses. they will be shared with all the UC campuses.

Find schools that do not require an SAT or ACT test at Find schools that do not require an SAT or ACT test at www.fairtest.org/university/optionalwww.fairtest.org/university/optional

Estimated Yearly California College Costs for 2014-2015Estimated Yearly California College Costs for 2014-2015

California California Community Community

CollegesColleges

California California State State

University University

(CSU)(CSU)

University of University of California California

(UC)(UC)

California California Private/ Private/

Independent Independent CollegesColleges

Registration Registration Fees and TuitionFees and Tuition

$1,104 to $1,104 to $1,500$1,500

$5,963 to $5,963 to $8,919 $8,919

$12,192 to $12,192 to $14,800 $14,800

$28,764 to $28,764 to $46,952 $46,952

Books and Books and SuppliesSupplies

$1,826 $1,826 $1,826$1,826 $1,826$1,826 $1,826$1,826

Room and BoardRoom and Board $4,000 to $4,000 to $11,646$11,646

$9,200 to $9,200 to $14,745 $14,745

$12,254 to $12,254 to $15,035 $15,035

$7,650 to $7,650 to $13,970$13,970

TransportationTransportation $1,496$1,496 $1,496$1,496 $1,496$1,496 $1,496$1,496

Personal Personal ExpensesExpenses

$1,364$1,364 $1,364$1,364 $1,364$1,364 $1,364$1,364

Total Estimated Total Estimated Yearly CostYearly Cost

$9,790 to$9,790 to

$17,832$17,832$ 19,849 to $ 19,849 to

$28,350$28,350$ 29,132 to $ 29,132 to

$34,521$34,521$ 41,100 to $ 41,100 to

$65,608$65,608

Financial AidFinancial Aid

Types of Financial AidTypes of Financial AidStudents must fill out the FAFSAStudents must fill out the FAFSA

(The (The FFree ree AApplication for pplication for FFederal ederal SStudent tudent AAid) id) from January 1from January 1st st - March 2 - March 2ndnd to determine the type of financial aid they are to determine the type of financial aid they are

eligible for at eligible for at www.fafsa.ed.govwww.fafsa.ed.gov. Pin numbers, that act as electronic . Pin numbers, that act as electronic signatures, can be requested NOW at signatures, can be requested NOW at www.pin.ed.govwww.pin.ed.gov..

GRANTSGRANTSNo repayment and is based on financial needNo repayment and is based on financial need

WORK STUDYWORK STUDYEmploymentEmployment and no repaymentand no repayment

SCHOLARSHIPSSCHOLARSHIPSNo repayment, but you must apply or be nominatedNo repayment, but you must apply or be nominated

Local Scholarship Applications were emailed to all seniors, handed out during Local Scholarship Applications were emailed to all seniors, handed out during Counselor classroom visits, and are available in the College and Career Center Counselor classroom visits, and are available in the College and Career Center

and on School Loop. Students need a resume, at least two letters of and on School Loop. Students need a resume, at least two letters of recommendation, and a personal statement. recommendation, and a personal statement. The deadline is November 14th by The deadline is November 14th by

3:30 pm in the College and Career Center3:30 pm in the College and Career Center..

LOANSLOANSRepayment with low interest (from the Federal Government through FAFSA)Repayment with low interest (from the Federal Government through FAFSA)

Additional ways to find out about Additional ways to find out about Financial AidFinancial Aid

Cash for College Night is onCash for College Night is onJanuary 8, 2015January 8, 2015

This workshop will be from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm in the LHS Auditorium This workshop will be from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm in the LHS Auditorium We will teach families how to fill out the FAFSA or Dream Act Application. We will teach families how to fill out the FAFSA or Dream Act Application.

There will also be a FAFSA Lab in the College and Career Center so There will also be a FAFSA Lab in the College and Career Center so families can complete their FAFSA at the event.families can complete their FAFSA at the event.

Students can win one of several $1,000 or $2,000 scholarships Students can win one of several $1,000 or $2,000 scholarships just for attendingjust for attending and completing the FAFSA or Dream Act Applicationand completing the FAFSA or Dream Act Application

(Presentations will be available both in English and Spanish)(Presentations will be available both in English and Spanish)

More ways to find out more about scholarships and other financial aid:More ways to find out more about scholarships and other financial aid:• The College and Career Center (Room 332)The College and Career Center (Room 332)• The Scholarship Bulletin available every few weeks in the College The Scholarship Bulletin available every few weeks in the College

and Career Center and on School Loopand Career Center and on School Loop• Websites like Websites like www.fastweb.comwww.fastweb.com, , www.finaid.orgwww.finaid.org, and , and

http://www.pinterest.com/afterhighschool/cash-for-college/http://www.pinterest.com/afterhighschool/cash-for-college/

More Financial AidMore Financial AidSome out-of-state, private universities, and scholarship Some out-of-state, private universities, and scholarship

programs award financial aid through the CSS/Financial programs award financial aid through the CSS/Financial Aid ProfileAid Profile

Visit the CSS/Financial Aid Profile website for more Visit the CSS/Financial Aid Profile website for more information, a list of institutions using this form, and to information, a list of institutions using this form, and to complete the application: complete the application:

http://student.collegeboard.org/css-financial-aid-profilehttp://student.collegeboard.org/css-financial-aid-profile

Applying for financial aid is free except for the Applying for financial aid is free except for the CSS/Financial Aid Profile ($25 plus $16 for each CSS/Financial Aid Profile ($25 plus $16 for each

additional scholarship and school unless students qualify additional scholarship and school unless students qualify for a fee waiver). for a fee waiver).

Do Do NOTNOT pay to file the FAFSA or for any other pay to file the FAFSA or for any other scholarship.scholarship.

Other Postsecondary OptionsOther Postsecondary Options

Apprenticeships: Apprenticeships: Earn While You LearnEarn While You Learn ($9 - $45 an hour plus benefits) available for many ($9 - $45 an hour plus benefits) available for many professions such as electricians, machinists, automotive mechanics, plumbers, construction professions such as electricians, machinists, automotive mechanics, plumbers, construction workers, painters, barbers, and cosmetologists. Find out more at www.calapprenticeship.org workers, painters, barbers, and cosmetologists. Find out more at www.calapprenticeship.org and www.dir.ca.gov/databases/das/aigstart.asp.and www.dir.ca.gov/databases/das/aigstart.asp.

Gap Year Programs:Gap Year Programs: Students can take a year off between high school and college or other Students can take a year off between high school and college or other training to gain experience and try new things that can include paid programs or programs which training to gain experience and try new things that can include paid programs or programs which offer college credit. Find out more at www.americangap.og and offer college credit. Find out more at www.americangap.og and www.usagapyearfairs.org/programs. www.usagapyearfairs.org/programs.

US Military AcademiesUS Military Academieswww.usmma.edu U.S. Merchant Marine Academywww.usmma.edu U.S. Merchant Marine Academywww.usafa.af.mil U.S. Air Force Academywww.usafa.af.mil U.S. Air Force Academywww.usma.edu U.S. Military Academy at West Pointwww.usma.edu U.S. Military Academy at West Pointwww.usna.edu U.S. Naval Academywww.usna.edu U.S. Naval Academy

Conservation Corps and AmericorpsConservation Corps and Americorps: Students can earn money while working in the : Students can earn money while working in the community and learning valuable skills at www.ccc.ca.gov and community and learning valuable skills at www.ccc.ca.gov and www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps.www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps.

These are diverse program options with various entrance requirements. Therefore, students These are diverse program options with various entrance requirements. Therefore, students must do their researchmust do their research

More information is available at More information is available at https//:bigfuture.collegeboard.org/explore-careers/careershttps//:bigfuture.collegeboard.org/explore-careers/careers

Trade and Technical SchoolsTrade and Technical Schools Private Career and Technical SchoolsPrivate Career and Technical Schools: Fields such as automotive, aircraft : Fields such as automotive, aircraft

maintenance, health care, business, computer science, cosmetology, and truck maintenance, health care, business, computer science, cosmetology, and truck driving. driving.

PLEASE BE CAUTIOUS WHEN RESEARCHING THESEPLEASE BE CAUTIOUS WHEN RESEARCHING THESE OPTIONSOPTIONS Most of these are Most of these are for-profitfor-profit schools so the representatives that students and families schools so the representatives that students and families

speak to will likely be recruiters instead of counselors. speak to will likely be recruiters instead of counselors.

Most for-profit schools charge Most for-profit schools charge much higher tuitionmuch higher tuition than comparable programs at than comparable programs at community colleges and public universities. Most are also community colleges and public universities. Most are also not Cal Grant Eligiblenot Cal Grant Eligible, , meaning if students attend, they meaning if students attend, they cannot get moneycannot get money from the state of California to help from the state of California to help pay for college or other career training. pay for college or other career training.

Most for-profit schools have must lower graduation rates and much higher student Most for-profit schools have must lower graduation rates and much higher student default rates (meaning students had to take out large loans that they could not pay default rates (meaning students had to take out large loans that they could not pay back), which is why they are they are not Cal Grant Eligible.back), which is why they are they are not Cal Grant Eligible.

If for any reason your student decides to transfer to a different school, most if not all If for any reason your student decides to transfer to a different school, most if not all of the units that he or she completed of the units that he or she completed will not transferwill not transfer and may have to start all over. and may have to start all over.

Have students check to make sure the school their interested in is accredited and Have students check to make sure the school their interested in is accredited and approved by the California Bureau for Private and Postsecondary and Vocational approved by the California Bureau for Private and Postsecondary and Vocational Education (www.bppe.ca.gov/) and have them check the graduation and student Education (www.bppe.ca.gov/) and have them check the graduation and student default rates (http://collegecost.ed.gov/scorecard/) on the school as well.default rates (http://collegecost.ed.gov/scorecard/) on the school as well.

The MilitaryThe Militaryhttp://todaysmilitary.com/guidancehttp://todaysmilitary.com/guidance

www.mepcom.army.mil/parents.htmlwww.mepcom.army.mil/parents.html

Students should research online and the College and Career Center before they meet with or talk to a Students should research online and the College and Career Center before they meet with or talk to a military recruiter on campus or at one of the military career centers on Woodruff.military recruiter on campus or at one of the military career centers on Woodruff.

Students need take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) to match their skills and Students need take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) to match their skills and interests with a career in the armed services (interests with a career in the armed services (www.asvabprogram.comwww.asvabprogram.com). ).

Seniors can find out more about their options including ROTC and the Reserves when deciding about Seniors can find out more about their options including ROTC and the Reserves when deciding about their future their future www.military.com/education/money-for-school/reserve-tuition-assistance.htmlwww.military.com/education/money-for-school/reserve-tuition-assistance.html

Air Force Air Force – – www.af.milwww.af.mil

Army Army – – www.army.milwww.army.mil

Coast Guard Coast Guard – – www.uscg.milwww.uscg.mil

Marines Marines – – www.marines.milwww.marines.mil

Navy Navy – – www.navy.milwww.navy.mil

Find out more about benefits available for each branch Find out more about benefits available for each branch http://militarypay.defense.gov/http://militarypay.defense.gov/

Events for SeniorsEvents for SeniorsOctober 1, 2014October 1, 2014CSU and Cal Poly Applications Open Online at CSU and Cal Poly Applications Open Online at www.csumentor.eduwww.csumentor.edu CSULB Mandatory Meeting for Seniors Applying for Fall 2015 in the College and Career CSULB Mandatory Meeting for Seniors Applying for Fall 2015 in the College and Career

Center at LunchCenter at LunchSenior Parent Night in the Auditorium at 6:00 pmSenior Parent Night in the Auditorium at 6:00 pm

October 2, 2014October 2, 2014Diversity and College Access Fair at Diversity and College Access Fair at www.collegegreeenlight.comwww.collegegreeenlight.com/fair/fair from 1:00 pm to from 1:00 pm to

5:00 pm5:00 pmUC System Day at College Week Live online at UC System Day at College Week Live online at www.collegeweeklive.comwww.collegeweeklive.com from 9:00 am from 9:00 am

to 7:00 pmto 7:00 pmCSU College Night at the Long Beach Convention Center from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pmCSU College Night at the Long Beach Convention Center from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm

October 4, 2014October 4, 2014CSULB College of Business Administration Open House from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at CSULB College of Business Administration Open House from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at

CSULBCSULB

October 6, 2014 October 6, 2014 Academic Resume Writing Workshop for the Local Scholarship Application in the College Academic Resume Writing Workshop for the Local Scholarship Application in the College

and Career Center at Lunchand Career Center at Lunch

Events for SeniorsEvents for Seniors (continued) (continued)October 7, 2014October 7, 2014Back-to-School Night at Lakewood High School from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pmBack-to-School Night at Lakewood High School from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pmCity of Lakewood College Fair at Mayfair Park from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pmCity of Lakewood College Fair at Mayfair Park from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

October 8, 2014October 8, 2014CSULB Mandatory Meeting for Seniors Applying for Fall 2015 (Make-Up Session) in the CSULB Mandatory Meeting for Seniors Applying for Fall 2015 (Make-Up Session) in the

College and Career Center at Lunch College and Career Center at Lunch

October 9, 2014October 9, 2014Deadline to register for the for November 8Deadline to register for the for November 8 thth SAT Test at SAT Test at www.collegeboard.orgwww.collegeboard.orgUnivision Virtual College Fair at College Week Live online at Univision Virtual College Fair at College Week Live online at www.collegeweeklove.comwww.collegeweeklove.com

from 9:00 am to 7:00 pmfrom 9:00 am to 7:00 pmScholarship Application Essay Workshop in Room 332A at LunchScholarship Application Essay Workshop in Room 332A at Lunch

October 11, 2014October 11, 2014Cal State Monterey Bay Open House at CSUMBCal State Monterey Bay Open House at CSUMB

October 14, 2014October 14, 2014UC Berkeley Black Recruitment and Retention Center Representatives in the College and UC Berkeley Black Recruitment and Retention Center Representatives in the College and

Career Center at NutritionCareer Center at NutritionUC and Common Application Personal Statement Workshop in the College and Career UC and Common Application Personal Statement Workshop in the College and Career

Center at Lunch Center at Lunch

Events for SeniorsEvents for Seniors (continued) (continued)October 15, 2014October 15, 2014CSU Application Workshop in the College and Career Center at LunchCSU Application Workshop in the College and Career Center at Lunch

October 18, 2014October 18, 2014Cal State East Bay Preview Day/Open HouseCal State East Bay Preview Day/Open HouseCal Poly Pomona Preview DayCal Poly Pomona Preview DaySacramento State Future Hornet DaySacramento State Future Hornet DayCal State San Bernardino Open HouseCal State San Bernardino Open HouseCal State Stanislaus Preview DayCal State Stanislaus Preview Day

October 19, 2014October 19, 2014Multicultural Student College Fair at Vistamar School in El Segundo from 2:00 pm to 5:00 Multicultural Student College Fair at Vistamar School in El Segundo from 2:00 pm to 5:00

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October 21, 2014October 21, 2014Resume Editing for the Local Scholarship Application in the College and Career Center at Resume Editing for the Local Scholarship Application in the College and Career Center at

Lunch (Bring a rough draft of your Academic Resume)Lunch (Bring a rough draft of your Academic Resume)

October 23, 2014October 23, 2014Virtual College Fair at College Week Live online at Virtual College Fair at College Week Live online at www.collegeweeklive.comwww.collegeweeklive.com from 9:00 am from 9:00 am

to 7:00 pmto 7:00 pmUC and Common Application Personal Statement Workshop in the College and Career UC and Common Application Personal Statement Workshop in the College and Career

Center at LunchCenter at Lunch

Events for SeniorsEvents for Seniors (continued) (continued)October 25, 2014October 25, 2014The NACAC Performing & Visual Arts College Fair will be at UCLA in Ackerman Union, The NACAC Performing & Visual Arts College Fair will be at UCLA in Ackerman Union,

Grand Ballroom from 1:00 to 3:30 pmGrand Ballroom from 1:00 to 3:30 pmChico State Preview DayChico State Preview Day

October 28, 2014October 28, 2014Personal Statement Editing in Room 332A at Lunch (Bring a rough draft of your Personal Personal Statement Editing in Room 332A at Lunch (Bring a rough draft of your Personal

Statement)Statement)

October 29, 2014October 29, 2014USC Representative Visit in the College and Career Center at NutritionUSC Representative Visit in the College and Career Center at Nutrition

November 1, 2014November 1, 2014““Day at Dominguez” Open House at CSU Dominguez HillsDay at Dominguez” Open House at CSU Dominguez Hills

November 4, 2014November 4, 2014Student Pollworker Participation during Election (September 26Student Pollworker Participation during Election (September 26 thth Deadline – Application Deadline – Application

Available in the College and Career Center)Available in the College and Career Center)

November 5, 2014November 5, 2014Career/College Night at the CSULB Pyramid from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pmCareer/College Night at the CSULB Pyramid from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

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