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Pacific Grove High School

Counseling Department

Presents

College Information

for

Parents

Nov. 5, 2014

Presenters: Kristin Paris, Counselor

Pat Rolander, Counselor

Janet Light, College/Career Tech


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Planning for College Agenda

Academic preparation for college

College entrance requirements

College entrance exams - SAT/ACT

Choosing a college - Naviance (UC, CSU, communitycollege, private and out of state colleges)

College application process

College costs/financial aid

Question/Answer


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Minimum admission requirements forfreshman applicants for CSU:

A-G subject requirements

(www.ucop.edu/doorways)

Eligibility index - GPA and SAT/ACT exams

Eligibility Index

Combination of GPA (10th& 11thgrades) and SAT/ACTscores(Cal Poly uses 9th-11th)

CSU eligibility index

www.csumentor.edu/planning/high_school/eligibility_index

.asp


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Minimum admission requirementsfor freshman applicants for UC:

Must complete at least 11 of the 15 required a-g

courses by the end of 11th

grade

Must earn a minimum 3.0 gpa

Must submit scores for the SAT Reasoning Test and/orACT Test pluswriting

Some majors may require a specific SAT Subject Test(such as Engineering or Science) In addition, applicants canadd an SAT Subject Test(s) to the UC application toenhance the application


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UC/CSU Academic Preparation

English - four years, college preparatory

History - U.S. History (1 year), World History (1

year)

Math - Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 (4 years

recommended), Int. Math 1,2 & 3

Science - two years of lab science (1 year of lifescience, 1 year of physical science) (UC

recommend 3 years)


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Foreign Language - 2 years of the same language(UC recommend 3 years)

Visual/Performing Arts - 1 year

College Prep Elective - 1 year course from a-g list

(see exceptions)

UC transferable online college courses may be

accepted for lab science, (must include a

supervised wet-lab component). Online

college/university courses are acceptable forvisual/performing art requirements. (UC does not

accept online high school courses for VPA).


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Maximum of 8 extra points allowed for

approved honors or AP classes (maximum

of 2 points from 10th

grade). All of the above classes must be passed

with semester grades of C or better


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UC Comprehensive Review

The UC uses 14 factors to evaluateapplications. (See handout)


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Standardized Testing for

College Bound Students


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SAT

Given seven times each school year

Register online at www.sat.org/register

Fee is $52.50

Closest testing location is Seaside High School

(For juniors) Critical Reading/Math/Writing - max. score 800 x 3 =

2400; (For sophomores) The new SAT will be different.

PGHS Code: 052310


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Given six times each year

Hartnell College is the closest testing location

Register online at www.actstudent.org/start

Test fee for ACT with writing is $54.50; without

writing, $38. For UC applications, students need torequest the test WITH writing.

Maximum score is 36 without writing; 48 with writing

PGHS Code: 052310

Most colleges require either the SAT or the ACT tohelp determine the eligibility of applicants.

**See individual college website for specific requirements.

ACT (American College Test)


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There are tests on 21 different subjects from

which to choose

Optional for the UC system, although some UC

majors require exam to show competency in

particular field (Private schools may also require).Check with each college.

SAT Subject Tests are given six times each year

(With one exception, these are the same testdates as the SAT). Not all tests are given on all

dates

Basic Subject Test Fee is $24.50 (per registration)

SAT Subject Test


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When To Take The SAT, ACT and/or

SAT Subject Tests

Best taken Spring of junior year.

Can repeat exams Fall of senior year

December test dates may be too late for some colleges

see individual college websites to make sure. A student should check with individual college choices for

last test date

SAT Subject Tests should be taken close to completing theclass (e.g. AP World History)


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CSU requirement - SAT or ACT

UC requirement - SAT or ACT w/ writing

Optional - SAT Subject Tests. Check college forspecific subject test recommendations or

requirements

Private or out of state collegescheck

admission requirements for each college


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Private Colleges

www.aiccu.org (Independent Ca. Colleges andUniversities)

Common application - www.commonapp.org

Secondary report/letters of recommendation (allow 3weeks notice to Teachers and Counselors when yourequest letters and secondary reports) Make sure tocontact Teachers and Counselors in person after

requesting letters and reports online.
http://www.commonapp.org/http://www.commonapp.org/


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Public (California) Colleges

CSU www.csumentor.edu (23 campuses)Safety school should include CSUMB

UC www.ucop.edu/pathways (9undergraduate campuses)

Highest priority goes to CA residents

PG students receive points for local UC (Santa Cruz)Students considered for admission are evaluated

within the context of their particular high school

Community Colleges (109 campuses)
http://www.csumentor.edu/http://www.ucop.edu/pathwayshttp://www.ucop.edu/pathwayshttp://www.csumentor.edu/


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College AdmissionsEarly Decision

Earlier deadline.

Typically can only apply to one college Early Decision.

Admitted students are contractually bound to attend, and put down a non-refundable deposit upon acceptance.

Student must withdraw all other applications. Student should be sure this is the top choice.

Early Action

Deadline is after Early Decision, but before Regular Decision.

Can apply to as many colleges as you like, Early Action.

Decision is NOT binding.

Rolling Admissions

No official deadline. Student will be notified within a few weeks ofsubmitting application. Bigger window of time to apply.


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Factors to Consider

Location

Size of college

Environment Admissions

requirements

Major

College expenses

Financial aid

Housing Facilities

Activities


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Naviance

Navianceallows students to search for colleges,

explore college majors, investigate careers and managetheir college application process.

To log into Naviance, students need to go to:

www.connection.naviance.com/pacificgrove

Use the same username and password that you use forPowerSchool. Click login.
http://www.connection.naviance.com/pacificgrovehttp://www.connection.naviance.com/pacificgrove


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Naviance (Continued)

Go to Colleges tab To explore colleges you might be interested in, click SuperMatch

College Search.

To see colleges that have accepted PGHS students, click AcceptanceHistory.

To gather information on specific colleges, click College Lookup.

To further explore colleges you might be interested in, click CollegeSearch.

To check out specific details such as the US News lists of Best Colleges, theNCAAlist of colleges offering specific sports, and lots more, click CollegeResourcesto explore.

To have a visual of where PGHS students were accepted and where theyare attending, click College Maps.

To see where past PGHS students were accepted based on GPA and testscores, click Scattergrams.

Choose a college from the pull down menu Click the display graph

For link to national scholarships, click National Scholarship Search.


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Naviance College Profiles

Go to College Tab Click College look-up

Type in name of college

Look for and click college name Click on admissions


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COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES

COMING TO PGHS

PARENTS ARE WELCOME

TO ATTEND!

For Parents to RSVPcall Janet Light

646-6590 x269

Or email [email protected]

Please register at the front desk, for aVisitor Pass
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


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COLLEGE REPS COMING TO PGHS

Willamette University Nov. 6 10:45am

St. Marys College Nov. 6 1:00pmWestmont College Nov. 7 10:30am

CSUMB Nov. 13 7:45am


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From High Schoolto

Community College

to

UC/CSU


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Two-year College

Minimum requirements for two-year college:

18 years old or high school diploma SAT/ACT not required

English and math assessments for

placement required


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Who should consider transfer?

Any student can benefit from starting his or her path to aUC /CSU degree at a California Community College

Students should consider the transfer path if they:

Havent decided on academic or career goals

Havent met requirements for freshman admission

Arent ready or able to leave home

Want the affordability of community colleges Want additional academic preparation or exploration in

specific academic areas


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Best Advice for Prospective

Transfers

#1Improving college readiness: take rigorous

college prep courses throughouthigh school

Take math all four yearsin high school Community college assessment/placement

exams


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Transfers

#2 Attend full time, work part-time

Three strong predictors for success:(1) full-time enrollment

(2) continuous enrollment

(3) work no more than 15 hours per week


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Transfers

#3Work closely with an academic advisor from your college to

develop a transfer plan

Develop, then follow, a plan but update it regularly

Review the information on the website of the UC/CSUcampuses you are interested in transferring to.


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Per Year Estimated College Cost

2014-2015 CommunityCollege

CSU UC Private/Independent

Registration

Fees and

Tuition*

$1,104-$1,500 $5,963-$8,919 $12,192-

$14,800

$28,764-

$46,952

Books and

Supplies

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

Room and

Board

$4,000-$11,646 $9,200-$14,745On campus housing

$12,254-

$15,035On campus housing

$7,650-$13,970On campus housing

Transportation $1,496 $1,496 $1,496 $1,496

PersonalExpenses

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

Total

Expenses

$9,790-

$17,832

$19,849-

$28,350

$29,132-

$34,521

$41,100-

$65,608


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Junior & Senior Timelines

Check the Counseling website:

www.pghs.org

Purpose: Helps keep students on track

Deadlinesimportant!!


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Early Assessment Program

Commonly referred to as the EAP EnglishTest and the EAP Math Test.

The program will help 11th grade students

determine their readiness for college-levelEnglish and mathematics at the CSU

Math and English Assessment for Juniors

Questions will be incorporated in the SmarterBalanced testing given to the Juniors in the

Spring.


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F inancial Aid

There are two types of financial aid:

Merit-basedmoney offered because of outstandingacademic performance or special talent. Family income

is NOT a factor. (Most often this comes from the college itself.)

Need-basedmoney offered because family incomefalls within specific low-income guidelines.

(ALL federal aid is need-based.)


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Need-based aid:

FAFSA(Free Application for Federal Student Aid.) www.fafsa.edu.gov. Available beginning January 1steach year. FAFSA MUST BE

SUBMITTED EACH YEAR TO QUALIFY FOR ANY NEED-BASED AID.

Cal Grants

For California residents only. Must be attending a

CA college/university. Pick up GPA verification form from Counselor

that must be mailed in.

ScholarshipsNeed-based scholarships can come from thecollege itself or from outside sources.

CSS Profile- an online application that some colleges use todetermine need-based aid amounts. To see if the college you are applying

to uses the CSS Profile, go to https://student.collegeboard.org/css-

financial-aid-profile
http://www.fafsa.edu.gov/https://student.collegeboard.org/css-financial-aid-profilehttps://student.collegeboard.org/css-financial-aid-profilehttps://student.collegeboard.org/css-financial-aid-profilehttps://student.collegeboard.org/css-financial-aid-profilehttps://student.collegeboard.org/css-financial-aid-profilehttps://student.collegeboard.org/css-financial-aid-profilehttps://student.collegeboard.org/css-financial-aid-profilehttps://student.collegeboard.org/css-financial-aid-profilehttps://student.collegeboard.org/css-financial-aid-profilehttp://www.fafsa.edu.gov/


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Merit-based aid

ScholarshipsCheck with the college you areapplying to for merit scholarships. Small, privatecolleges can be very generous with merit aid. Oftenbrings the cost down to that of a public college, or

lower.

Go to www.meritaid.comto see what

merit scholarships may be available atdifferent colleges.
http://www.meritaid.com/http://www.meritaid.com/


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The Net Price Calculator

The Net Price Calculatoris a very helpful toolthat you can use to estimate your net price

to attend a particular college or university.

Net priceis the difference between the stickerprice ( full cost) to attend a specific college,

minus any grants and scholarships for which

you may be eligible.

By recent federal law, all college/universities MUST have a net price

calculator available. Check your college website.


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Financial Aid Night for Parents of

Seniors

Tuesday, January 13th,

6:30pm

PGHS Library


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Other Resources : websites

A great website that lets you search for colleges, find out aboutfinancial aid, and much more is www.collegeboard.org/bigfuture

For college student reviews, or to ask questions and chat with students

who are currently attending the college you are looking into, go to

www.unigo.com, or www.collegeconfidential.com

Free SAT/ACT test preparation www.collegeboard.org,www.actstudent.org, www.khanacademy.org/sat.

NCAA Initial Eligibility (if student plans to play competitive sports in

college; should register junior year) www.eligibilitycenter.org.

PGHS Counseling web page www.pghs.org
http://www.collegeboard.org/bigfuturehttp://www.unigo.com/http://www.collegeconfidential.com/http://www.collegeboard.org/http://www.actstudent.org/http://www.khanacademy.org/sathttp://www.eligibilitycenter.org/http://www.pghs.org/http://www.pghs.org/http://www.eligibilitycenter.org/http://www.khanacademy.org/sathttp://www.actstudent.org/http://www.collegeboard.org/http://www.collegeconfidential.com/http://www.unigo.com/http://www.collegeboard.org/bigfuture


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Other Resources : Books

Colleges That Change L ives, by LorenPope. (A great read, and good source for

exploring the benefits of the small liberal

arts college.) The College Solution, by Lynn

OShaughnessy. (Detailed info and

explanation about financial aidparticularly merit-based. Check out her

blog as well.)


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