LACHSA Guidance Department presents: LACHSA Guidance Department presents:
Jan 13, 2016
LACHSA Guidance Department presents:LACHSA Guidance Department presents:
Agenda
TestingTesting
A- G RequirementsA- G Requirements
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITYCALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY (CSU)(CSU)
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAUNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (UC)(UC)
PRIVATE COLLEGE APPLICTION PROCESSPRIVATE COLLEGE APPLICTION PROCESS
RecommendationsRecommendations
Student ResponsibilityStudent Responsibility
TimelineTimeline
Forms Provided by CounselorForms Provided by Counselor
ParchmentParchment
Financial AidFinancial Aid
Questions and AnswersQuestions and Answers
TestingSAT Reasoning TestSAT Subject TestsACT w/writing
Plan to complete all testing byDecember
Student must requestthat scores be sent directly to all the
colleges
UC/CSU A-G
CSU Application Process
Filing Period: Oct 1 – Nov 30Cost: $55Application: Student must submit a
separate application for each campusOnline application: www.csumentor.eduNotification: January – JuneSIR (Statement of Intent to Register) May
1stTranscripts: Are only required if a student
receives a request from the college Admissions office
UC Application Time LineDate/Deadline Task October 1-31 UC Application OpensNovember 1-30 Submit online UC Application Late January Update December Test ResultsMarch Notification of AdmissionMay 1 SIR (Statement of Intent to Register)July 15 Final TranscriptStudents self report all information in the applicationCost: $70 per campusApplication: Only “1” applicationUC application online: wwwuniversityofcalifornia.edu/applyTranscripts: Are not requiredNo Letter of Recommendation
UC Comprehensive Review
GPA in “a-g” courses (10-11)SAT and/ or ACT ScoresCourses beyond minimum a-gHonor, AP, college coursesELC – Top 9 percentStrength of senior yearTalents AchievementsPassing scores on AP exams
UC updatesNo tuition increase 2015-2017UC’s will be increasingly selectiveQuestion on gender identity & sexual orientation will be
asked in application If you have taken a class outside of your high school – UC’s
will ask for official transcript even if the class has been added to your high school transcript.
Campuses can request additional information, including letters of recommendation.
Applying Early EARLY DECISION: Binding – must withdraw all
other applications if accepted. Can only apply early to one college.
EARLY ACTION: non-binding – may consider other options if accepted.
Early options are for those students who do NOT need to repeat SAT scores and who are SURE of their college choice.
Private Colleges“a-g” requirementsMany independent schools are very competitivePay attention to all deadlines.Every college/university makes its own rules on
eligibility.Read all information carefully.The AuditionPortfolioThe Interview
Private School Application Process
-Teacher Recommendations-Counselor Recommendation-Secondary School Report-Mid-Year Report-Official Transcripts-School Profile-Unofficial test scores
Common Application600 Members – Many private schools, including most
of the top elite schools use this system as it just makes it easier for students to fill out and submit the application.
Create an account: www.commonapp.org
After completing the application, use the “My Colleges” section to ask your counselor and teachers to write letters of recommendation
Teacher Recommendations
Choose a teacher that knows you BESTProvide teacher with all forms completed
and a Stamped Addressed Envelope for every campus
Provide teacher with “brag sheet”Touch base with your teacher to see if
he/she needs anymore information from youFollow up with a THANK YOU NOTE
Student Responsibility
1. Provide teachers with addressed stamped envelope for every private college
2. Submitting his/her own COMPLETE APPLICATION (app, essays, fee, official SAT or ACT scores)
3. Pay Attention to Deadlines
Forms Provided by the Counselor
Counselor RecommendationSecondary School ReportMid-year ReportSchool ProfileUnofficial transcriptsUnofficial test scores
TIMELINE
• Get organized• Fill out the “Brag Sheet”• Complete College Folder and return it to Ms.
Broussard by October 29th.• Start early on applications• Request letters of recommendation• Register for the SAT and ACT• Know the universities deadlines
LACHSA Senior Transcripts
•Instructions: lachsa.net/transcripts
•Request transcripts through Parchment.com
•Immediate delivery and confirmation to most colleges and universities
•Ability to see unofficial transcript
Tips for Parents
Look for the right fit
Do not direct – let your child take ownership of this process
Stay on top of deadlines
Financial Aid CSS/Financial Profile (available now)
www.collegeboard.com
FAFSA (after Jan. 1) www.fafsa.ed.gov/
Fastweb www.fastweb.com
Monthly scholarship listings available on LACHSA website and in front office
Get me to collegeRebecca Joseph, PHD, Associate Professor from
California State University Los Angeles
Will speak to our seniors on Friday October 2nd at 8:00 a.m. in Caroline’s Loft. Regarding college essays.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS