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