Senior College Parent Night November 3, 2014 Calipatria High School Counseling Department.

Senior College

Parent NightNovember 3, 2014

Calipatria High SchoolCounseling Department

Agenda• A-G Requirements• College Choice Factors• The University of California System (UC)• The California State University System (CSU)• California Private Colleges and Universities• Out of State Colleges/Universities• Community Colleges• I.V.U.P.• Tuition• WUE• Scholarships• Financial Aid (FAFSA)• College Websites

A-G RequirementsThe "a-g" requirements can be summarized as follows:

• (a) History / Social Science – Two years, including one year of world history, cultures, and historical geography and one year of us history or one-half year of us history and one-half year of civics or American government.

• (b) English – Four years of college preparatory English that include frequent and regular writing, and reading of classic and modern literature.

• (c) Mathematics – Three years of college preparatory mathematics that include the topics covered in elementary and advanced algebra and two- and three-dimensional geometry.

A-G Requirements Cont.

• (d) Laboratory Science – Two years of laboratory science providing fundamental knowledge in at least two of these three disciplines: biology, chemistry, and physics.

• (e) Language Other Than English – Two years of the same language other than English.

• (f) Visual & Performing Arts – One year, including dance, drama/theater, music, or visual art.

• (g) College Preparatory Elective – One year (two semesters), chosen from additional "a-f" courses beyond those used to satisfy the requirements above, or courses that have been approved solely for use as "g" electives.

University of California. (2012). General Requirements by Subject Area. http://www.ucop.edu/a-gGuide/ag/a-g/a-g_reqs.html.

College Choice Factors• Size

o Small: <2,000 studentso Medium: 2,000-15,000 studentso Large: >15,000 students

• Location• Academic Programs• Campus Life• Cost• Campus Visits• Interaction with Admissions Representatives

The University of California System

(UC)• University of California, Berkeley• University of California, Davis• University of California, Irvine• University of California, Los Angeles• University of California, Merced• University of California, Riverside• University of California, San Diego• University of California, San Francisco

(Graduate Programs Only)• University of California, Santa Barbara• University of California, Santa Cruz

The UC Application• Dates:

o October 1st-October 31st - Able to fill out applicationo November 1st-November 30th – Able to fill out application

and submit

• Comprised of:o 2 Personal Statements- 1,000 Words Combined

1. 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.

2. 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?

The UC Application (Cont.)

• Comprised of:o Potential Scholarships- Check all boxes that apply.o Transcripts- Not official transcripts, rather the students enters

their coursework on the application. (Self Report)o Test Scores- Send official SAT and/or ACT scores to the

university.o Activities and Awards- List up to 5 in each category. Will ask

how many weeks per year and hours per week the student participated in the activity. • Categories:

1. Coursework Other Than A–G2. Educational Preparation Programs3. Volunteer and Community Service4. Work Experience5. Awards and Honors6. Extracurricular Activities

The California State University System

(CSU)• California State University, Monterey

Bay• California State University,

Northridge• California State Polytechnic

University, Pomona• California State University,

Sacramento• California State University, San

Bernardino• San Diego State University• San Francisco State University• San José State University• California Polytechnic State

University, San Luis Obispo• California State University, San

Marcos• Sonoma State University• California State University,

Stanislaus

• California State University, Bakersfield

• California State University, Channel Islands

• California State University, Chico• California State University,

Dominguez Hills• California State University, East

Bay• California State University, Fresno• California State University,

Fullerton• Humboldt State University• California State University, Long

Beach• California State University, Los

Angeles• California Maritime Academy

CSU Locations

The CSU Application• Dates:

o October 1st-November 30th • www.csumentor.com• Choose the university to which you want to apply.• Transcripts- Not official transcripts, rather the

students enters their coursework on the application. (Self Report)

• Will save the information you input and apply to that information to an additional application.

• Test Scores- Send official SAT and/or ACT scores to the university.

The California Private Colleges and Universities


• Dates:o Varies

• Common Application Comprised of:o 1 Personal Statement – 650 words or less

1. Some students have a background or story that is so central to their identity that they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.

2. Recount an incident or time when you experienced failure. How did it affect you, and what lessons did you learn?

3. Reflect on a time when you challenged a belief or idea. What prompted you to act? Would you make the same decision again?

4. Describe a place or environment where you are perfectly content. What do you do or experience there, and why is it meaningful to you?

5. Discuss an accomplishment or event, formal or informal, that marked your transition from childhood to adulthood within your culture, community, or family.


• Comprised of:o Activities/Awards Section: 10 entries maximum that

encompass a wide area of topics. Short area to expand upon one activity, 100 words maximum.

o Supplements- Some colleges and universities require a “supplement.” These are additional essays and/or short answers that are specific to that college or university.

o Transcripts- Sent to the individual college and university by their deadline. Must be “official” transcripts.

o Letters of Recommendation- Typically, 2 are required from a core teachers. Math/Science.

o Secondary Report: Sent from the counselor’s office regarding student characteristics, accompanied by a letter of recommendation.

o Test Scores- Send official SAT and/or ACT scores to each specific university.


• Some have their own application that you must fill out.o Ex: Point Loma Nazarene University, University of San Diego, Stanford,

etc.

• Dates- Varies• Must research each school individually.

Out of State Colleges and Universities

• Dates:o Varies

• Personal Statement:o Varies

• College/University Specifico Typically the larger the school, the less writing

• Tuition:o Varies

• Take home point: We will need to do our research for each individual school!

Community College• San Diego Area:

o Cuyamaca College, Grossmont College, MiraCosta College, Palomar College, San Diego City College, San Diego Mesa College, San Diego Miramar College, and Southwestern College.

• Local Area:o Arizona Western College and Imperial Valley College

• Date- Our seniors have already applied to IVC.• Test Scores- Does not require test scores.• Transcripts- Official Transcripts submitted after

completion of senior year. • Personal Statement- Not required• Admissions Requirements- High School Diploma

I.V.U.P.• Partnership between Imperial Valley College (IVC),

Imperial County Office of Education, and San Diego State University’s Imperial Valley Campus (SDSU-IV).

• Offers Imperial Valley students a Bachelor’s degree in four years while taking classes at both IVC and SDSU- Imperial Valley Campus.

• Majors Included: o Criminal Justiceo Liberal Studies (focus in Literacy, Math or Science)o Psychologyo Spanish (only open to those who have taken AP Spanish)

• Cohort Structure• Guaranteed access to classes (no crashing)• Scholarships are available

TuitionLiving On-campus

California Community Colleges

California State University (CSU)

University of California (UC)

California Independent Colleges(based on median costs)

Fees/Tuition $1,104* $6,633 $13,200 $32,100

Books and supplies

$1,710 $1,641 $1,500 $1,650

Room and board

$7,900** $11,295 $13,800 $13,070

Miscellaneous

$3,250 $2,919 $3,900 $3,650

TOTAL $13,929 $22,488 $32,400 $50,470*Estimate is for 12 units/semester**Few community colleges have on-campus housing; actual cost varies based upon number of meals included.

TuitionLiving Off-campus





Fees/Tuition $1,104* $6,633 $13,200 $32,100

Books and supplies

$1,710 $1,641 $1,500 $1,650

Room and board

$11,268 $11,883 $9,800 $10,962

Miscellaneous

$4,275 $2,683 $4,700 $4,225


TuitionLiving With Parents/Commuting from Home





Fees/Tuition $1,104* $6,633 $13,200 $32,100

Books and supplies

$1,710 $1,641 $1,500 $1,650

Room and board

$4,518 $4,522 $4,700 $4,401

Miscellaneous

$4,275 $2,662 $4,600 $4,300


W.U.E.• W.U.E. – Western Undergraduate Exchange• Program designed to help students in the Western

States with a reduction in tuition costs.• Participating States- Alaska, Arizona, California,

Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

• Typically there are academic benchmarks in which the student needs to meet.

• It is imperative they note WUE on their application.

Scholarships• Included in the daily bulletin:

o Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Scholarship for Four Year Studentso Dell Scholars Programo Phi Delta Kappa Scholarship Grants for Prospective Educatorso Bannister Scholarshipo ACT Second Year Scholarship Programo RMHC U.S. Scholarshipso Liberty Mutual Scholarship Programo HSF/Haz La U Scholarship Programo Hispanic Scholarship fund General College Scholarship: o Ron Brown Scholar Programo Jackie Robinson Foundationo Gates Millennium Scholarso Women Only: Scholarship Selection Committee - P.E.O. Foundationo Women Only: P.E.O. STAR Scholarshipo Labor's Training and Community Development Allianceo John Lyons Memorial Foundation Scholarship Program

Scholarships• Sites that filter national scholarships:

o Cappex.com, zinch.com, and fastweb.com

• National Scholarships are predominately year round with an influx in spring. (http://www.collegeisnext.com/national-scholarships)

• Local Scholarships are predominately in the spring, sometimes year round. (http://www.collegeisnext.com/scholarship)

• College is next is part of our Imperial Valley Office of Education p-16 College Going Iniative

Financial Aid• Apply for aid between January 1 and March 2,

2015.o Submit a FAFSA. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is

available at www.fafsa.gov. You automatically will be considered for the Blue and Gold opportunity plan if you submit the FAFSA.

o Submit your GPA for a Cal Grant. Submit your school-certified GPA to the California Student Aid Commission. Use the GPA Verification Form, which is available at www.csac.ca.gov

FAFSA• Please complete income tax forms early. You

can provide estimated information on your FAFSA but you must update it later with accurate numbers.

• Jan. 1, complete and submit your FAFSA, along with any other financial aid applications the college/university requests. o Submit earlyo Easier to complete the online application

• After you submit the FAFSA, you should receive your Student Aid Report (SAR) within three days to three weeks. If you have corrections submit to the FAFSA processor ASAP.

College Websites• College Admissions, Information, and Applications• California Colleges & Universities:

californiacolleges.edu• California Community College Articulation

Agreements to CSU/UC: assist.org• California Community College Information:

californiacommunitycolleges.cccco.edu• California Private/Independent Colleges: aiccu.edu• Common Application: commonapp.org• CSU Admissions & Campus Information:

csumentor.edu, calstate.edu, csusuccess.org• UC Admissions & Campus Information:

universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions

College Websites• Scholarship Search Engines: fastweb.com,

finaid.org• College Scholarships: collegescholarships.com,

scholarships.com• CSS Financial Aid Profile:

profileonline.collegeboard.com• Hispanic Scholarship Fund, Latino College Dollars:

hsf.net, latinocollegedollars.org• MeritAid: meritaid.com• Mexican American Legal Defense & Education

Fund: maldef.org, hsf.net• United Negro College Fund, Black Excel:

applyonline.uncf.org, blackexcel.org

Thank you• Please schedule an appointment if you wish to

create a more detailed plan for your student.

Senior College Parent Night November 3, 2014 Calipatria High School Counseling Department.

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