Senior Information Night August 28, 2012 Johansen High School.

Senior Information Senior Information NightNight

August 28, 2012August 28, 2012

Senior Information Senior Information NightNight

August 28, 2012August 28, 2012

Johansen High SchoolJohansen High School

Many Options • Junior College (108 across

California)• CSU Campuses (23)• UC Campuses (10)• Private Institutions (Numerous)

Junior College• Great alternative to 4-year college• Students do not have to be in college

prep classes during high school• Transfer to 4-year college or university

as a junior• Save $$$$$$$• Many certificate programs available;

nursing, fire science, agriculture, real estate, dental and medical assisting, etc.

Junior College• SAT/ACT is not required• Math and English Assessments will

need to be taken• Good idea to take an MJC class in 2nd

semester of senior year • The $46 per unit is waived for high

school students • Register electronically at mjc.edu

Junior College• MJC College Night: Wednesday,

September 5 on the East Campus from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Reps from over 50 four-year colleges will be available to answer your college related questions!

CSU/UC Requirements• A-G Requirements: All CP, No grade less than C

– A.History/Social Science: 2 years– B.English: 4 years– C.Math: 3 years, algebra, geometry, advanced algebra– D. Lab Science: 2 years,1 each biology, chemistry– E. Foreign Language: 2 years– F. Visual & Performing Arts: 1 year, art, drama, music,

dance– G. College Prep Electives: 1 year

• Other requirements exist for students interested in trade/tech school, private schools, and Historically Black Colleges/Universities

How to Apply• Apply online to CSU/UC• www.csumentor.edu for CSU• www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply

for UC• There are prompts, checks for errors,

drop down menus, tech support, etc.• Private schools will have their own

application or the Common Application

CSU• Register Oct 1-Nov 30• $55 per campus (fee waivers available

online)• Must apply separately to each campus• Using code 3594 on the SAT will send

scores to all 23 CSU campuses• No personal statement or letters of

recommendation required!

University of California• Apply Nov 1-Nov 30• Can start working on online

application Oct. 1• $70 per campus—fee waivers

available online• One application for all campuses• Personal statement required

Private Colleges• If applying through common

application must get on Naviance and put what schools student is applying

• If requiring a letter of recommendation ask counselor/teacher at least 2 weeks in advance

How Do Colleges Decide?

• GPA—for CSU and UC GPA is based on 10th and 11th grades only—C’s or better on transcript

• UC’s require a 3.0 or better GPA in the A-G courses in 10th and 11th grade

• CSU’s require a 2.0 or higher GPA in the A-G courses in 10th and 11th grade.

• Must meet the eligibility index. The higher your GPA, the lower your test scores can be

• Example: if you have a 2.0 GPA you must get a 1300 on your SAT Verbal/Math combined or a 30 on the ACT

• Can rescind offer if they don’t like what they see at the end of senior year

Testing• All testing must be completed by December (few

exceptions; i.e. Cal Poly, SLO)• If applying to CSU’s only, take ACT without the writing• If applying to UC’s take SAT, ACT with writing. Subject

tests are not required but recommended for some universities in certain majors. If taking math as part of the subject test, must take Level II.

• New security measures are in place for the SAT—picture needs to be uploaded when registering

• Go to www.collegeboard.com for SAT and www.act.org to register for ACT

• Fee waivers available for students on free or reduced lunch from Ms. Lodi in the Career Center

Testing• UC’s take the highest test score

from one sitting• CSU’s will take the highest math,

verbal, and writing from multiple tests

• Must send official scores to each campus that you apply

More Testing for CSU• If student is not exempt based on STAR

test results (taken 11th grade year) must take a placement test in math and/or English

• Take these tests by January• Can be taken at CSU Stanislaus even if

not applying to that campus• Go to www.csustan.edu and find testing

for EPT/ELM

What do Colleges Look At?????

• Grades• Challenging Courses • Test Scores• Community Service (UC’s/Privates)• Leadership (UC’s/Privates)• Personal Statement (UC’s/Privates)

Which Schools Should I Apply To?

• You should apply to a variety of schools– Dream School (Far Reach)– Middle of the Road School (Fairly

Likely you will be Accepted)– Safety School (A Sure Thing)

College Visits• 3 days of excused absences for campus

visits• Take a tour with an admissions rep, sit

in on a class, speak to the students, eat the food, look at the dorms, speak to department chair

• Must receive prior approval from the principal

The Waiting Game• Students will find out sometime in

March whether or not they were admitted to the colleges/universities.

• Students will let the colleges know, by May 1, which school they plan to attend.

Important• Students MUST check their portals on a

regular basis (once a week or more)• Each campus is different in their

expectations so follow through with deadlines

• Once a decision has been made (by May 1) a deposit must be submitted to hold a spot for you at the university

Housing• It is extremely important that you

request a spot for housing early to the colleges that you may want to attend

• There are many different choices for housing (apartment style, dorms with many students, suites, etc)

Naviance• Internet based program offered through Modesto City

Schools• Allows students to compare themselves to other

Johansen students who have been admitted or denied to certain colleges/universities

• Students can take a personality test. It gives students ideas of different careers they may want to pursue

• View college profiles and statistical history for Johansen• Pick up personal code number from Ms. Lodi or Vicki in

the Career Center

UC Berkeley

UC Santa Cruz

Cal Poly, SLOCAL Poly, SLO

CSU Stanislaus

University of the Pacific

Financial Aid• Johansen will file Cal Grants

electronically (looks at family income, family size and GPA—10th and 11th grades)—I will verify Social Security Numbers

• Parents should fill out FAFSA (even if you make too much money) from Jan 1-March 2 of senior year

• Financial aid nights are usually held at MJC and CSU Stanislaus

Financial Aid• Do taxes early!• Apply for PIN now• Keep copies• www.fafsa.ed.gov• Be careful of websites that are similar

because they will try to charge and can have access to all of your financial info. Filling out the FAFSA is FREE!

Financial Aid• Don’t rule out certain

colleges/universities because of cost

• Many of the private schools have lots of money to give away!

Scholarships• Collegiate Outlook provided monthly• Available on the JHS website under the

counseling section• Also you’ll find a list of “for profit”

colleges no longer receiving Cal Grants• Go to www.fastweb.com• Parents employment good place to

search• Colleges/Universities have their own

scholarships

Scholarships• Many students do not take advantage

of scholarships because some require an essay

• Must be diligent and fill out all you qualify for

• Keep copies and get certificate of mailing

• Keep track of deadlines!

NCAA Clearinghouse• Must complete if planning to play sports

at a Division I or II school• Must meet core requirements• SAT of at least 820• ACT of at least 68, combination of 4 sub

scores on the test• NCAA is not using the writing scores• Apply now: www.ncaaclearinghouse.net

BEWARE OF SCAMS!!!

• There are many companies sending out letters to students to listen to their presentation “for free”

• What you don’t find out until later is it will cost you between $900 and $1,900 to sign up for the services that we offer for FREE

• You will know it is one of these companies because in the letter it will state that the presentation is on a Saturday or Sunday and you must call their toll free number with the personal reservation code provided

• Some companies are now making phone calls stating that your son/daughter has received a scholarship (want bank account information)