On Your Mark, Get set, Go for Higher Education!College Readiness

Graduating Class of 2008 and Beyond

Presented by:Scott Luong

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTOxJ12rRHI&eurl=http://

www.freewebs.com/ucsdcoleproject/index.htm

Important College Information

• Cal States• UC’s • A-G requirement• Community College• Vocational and Technical Institutions• Financial Aid/Scholarships• Important Dates • Mentors• Steps to remember

Cal State University Application

• Apply online at www.csumentor.edu

• Application is due November 30th

• Application fee is $55/per application

• Tests Required– SAT OR ACT– Must take tests by

November for impacted schools

Including: Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Cal Poly Pomona, Cal State Fullerton, CSU Long Beach, San Diego State University

UC Application• Applications are due November 30th

Fee: $60/per UC application

• Apply online at www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply

• Tests required no later than

December 2007!

1. ACT Assessment plus Writing OR SAT Reasoning Test

2. SAT II, Two Subjects of your choice:• English Literature, Language other than

English, Science, Math II, or History and Social Sciences

3. Application requires Personal Statement/Essays

Personal Statements for UC’s• Respond to both prompts, using a maximum of 1,000 words total.

• Prompt #1 (freshman applicants)• 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.

• Prompt #1 (transfer applicants) • What is your intended major? Discuss how your interest in the subject

developed and describe any experience you have had in the field — such as volunteer work, internships and employment, participation in student organizations and activities — and what you have gained from your involvement.

• Prompt #2 (all applicants) • 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 and how does it relate to the person you are?

A-G Subject Requirement• Admission to UC/CSU based on high school course work (A-G subjects)• AP Classes (Advanced Placement Classes) recommended • School Involvement-clubs and taking leadership positions/community service

CSU UC Course2 Years 2 Years A. US History and Social Science

4 Years 4 Years B. English

3 Years 3 yrs. Req,

4 yrs. Rec.

C. Mathematics

2 Years 2 yrs. Req,

3 yrs. Rec.

D. Lab Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)

2 Years 2 yrs. Req,

3 yrs. Rec.

E. Foreign Language (same language)

1 Year 1 Year F. Visual and Performing Arts

1 Year 1 Year G. Elective chosen from subjects areas above or other college preparatory course

Community College

• www.sdccd.edu

• www.gcccd.cc.ca.us

• www.swc.cc.ca.us

Community College

• Rolling Admissions and Applications are FREE• Must take a Math and English Assessment Test• Affordable – only $20 per unit• Offer evening classes and a variety of online courses• Dual admission, gain useful training, vocational skills, certificates,

transferring possibility, AA

Students Planning to Transfer to a 4 year university visit: www.ASSIST.orgIGETC stannds for ... Intersegmental General Education Transfer CurriculumThis fulfills the lower division general education requirements of both the UC and the CSU.

Vocational and Technical institutions

• Admission requirements vary – Contact your school

• Accreditation– Does the degree count?

• San Diego Beauty Academy, ITT Technical Institute, Coleman College, Kelsey-Jenney College, Concorde Career Institute, Maric College of Medical Careers San Diego, Fashion Careers of California San Diego, Platt College, Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, United Education Institute, The Art Institute of California – San Diego, PIMA Medical Institute, MicroSkills, University of Phoenix, DeVry University San Diego, Remington College

• 4 Basic Types ofFinancial Aid Programs Available

• GrantsFederal or state gift assistance with no obligation for work or repayment

• LoansProviding funds now, but with a future repayment obligation

• ScholarshipsGift assistance with no obligation for work or repayment

• Work-StudyPart-time work while attending the institution

• FAFSA-Free Application for Federal Student To provide the financial information you would need SSN, Income Tax of both parent(s) and student

• DEADLINE by March 2nd

• http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

• Scholarships!• http://www.sdfoundation.org/scholarships/

separate.shtml • fastweb.com, collegeboard.com, and finaid.com• -Personal Statement, letters of recommendation,

official transcript, and copy of income tax

http://youtube.com/watch?v=e59loOWtbgo

What is a College Peer Advisor• Roles of the College Peer Advisors

– Serve as role models– One-on-one intensive advisement– Assist students to complete

university/college and financial aid applications

– Work with counseling department to help students get into college

– Share academic college experiencesMake sure you contact your CPA!

• Junior Year

September • Inquire about PSAT/NMSQT (National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) test date, time, and place in October. • Meet with your school counselor to review your courses for this year and plan for your senior year.

October • Take PSAT/NMSQT.

December • Receive results of PSAT/NMSQT. • Read material sent with your scores and consult with your school counselor to determine how you might improve. This can be excellent preparation for your SAT.

January • Begin to think about which colleges you would like to explore. • Sign up for April SAT I. Get a social security number—they are required on college applications.

February • Meet with your school counselor to begin assembling a list of colleges to explore. • Begin to prepare for your SAT I.

March • Write to colleges on your list and, upon receiving their materials, evaluate the literature sent to you. • Sign up for the May/June SAT II (Subject Achievement) tests or the April ACT.

April• When selecting your senior courses, be sure to continue to challenge yourself. Take AP or honors courses whenever possible. • It is time to take the SAT I or ACT; double-check the date, time, and location. • Continue to evaluate colleges. Begin eliminating some choices from the original list.

May• Attend a college fair to get more information about colleges on your list. • Take SAT II Subject Tests, if appropriate. • Look into summer jobs. • Consider enrolling in an academic course at a local college, pursuing a summer school program, or being a volunteer.

June• Plan visits to colleges during summer. • Take SAT II Subject tests (if appropriate).

July–August• Visit colleges, take tours, and have interviews (if offered). • Continue to refine your list.

• Senior Year

September• Sign up for November SAT I or October ACT. • Meet with your school counselor to ensure that your college list complements your academic and personal record. • Review your personal records with your school counselor to ensure their accuracy. • Write to the colleges still on your list to request applications. • Plan visits to colleges (if you didn’t get to them during the summer or want to visit a second time). • Early decision applicants should fill out the College Scholarship Service Financial Aid PROFILE Registration Form.

October• Attend a regional college fair to investigate your choices further. • Begin gathering application data. • Line up your teacher recommendations. • Early decision applications are due to your counselor. Also prepare applications for backup schools. • Start sending your applications. • Sign up for December/January SAT II Subject tests or December ACT. • Take ACT. • Early decision applicants should begin filling out the PROFILE application packet.

November• Take SAT I. Have scores sent to the colleges on your list. • Keep up your first-quarter grades.

December• Regular decision applicants should fill out the College Scholarship Service PROFILE Registration Form. • Take SAT I or SAT II Subject tests or ACT. Have scores sent to colleges on your list. • File your last college application. • Consult your school counselor again to review your final list of colleges. Be sure you have all bases covered. • If you applied for early decision, you should have an answer soon after December 15.

January • Regular decision applicants should begin filling out the PROFILE. • Keep working on your grades. Courses continue to count throughout the senior year. • Take SAT II Subject tests. Send scores to colleges on your list. Ask your counselor to send the transcripts of your first-semester grades to colleges to which you have applied.

February, March, April • Remember to be sure that all application materials are sent and received on time. • February 15: Submit the PROFILE and FAFSA.

Before May 1 • Decide on a college and notify the other colleges that accepted you.

May • Take Advanced Placement exams.

July • Look for information about housing, roommate(s), orientation, and courses.

Sign up for

SAT I/ IIAnd ACT

Choose your path

Apply andContact Your

college Get a Pin Now

A-GReq.

Thank You!!!

For Further questions, contact:

Scott Luong

thluong@ucsd.edu“Education beyond high school, is a path to

opportunities and a key to building a better life.”

http://tclearninglounge.org/