Pacific Grove High School

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Pacific Grove High School Counseling Department
Presents College Information for Parents Oct.
5, 2011 Presenters Pat Rolander Beth
Rutledge Kristin Paris
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Planning for College Agenda

• Academic preparation for college
• College entrance requirements
• College entrance exams - SAT/ACT
• Choosing a college - Eureka (UC, CSU, community
  college)
• College application process
• College costs/financial aid
• Question/Answer

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Minimum admission requirements forfreshman
applicants for CSU

• A-G subject requirements (www.ucop.edu/doorways)
• Eligibility index - GPA and SAT/ACT exams

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Minimum admission requirements for freshman
applicants for UC

• Must complete at least 11 of the 15 required
  a-g courses by the end of 11th grade
• Must earn a 3.0 gpa but are no longer required to
  meet an eligibility index for consideration
• Applicants are no longer required to submit SAT
  Subject Tests (though some majors may require a
  specific subject test such as Engineering or
  Science)

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UC/CSU Academic Preparation

• English - four years, college preparatory
• History - U.S. History (1 year), world history (1
  year)
• Math - algebra 1, geometry, algebra 2 (4 years
  recommended)
• Science - two years of lab science (1 year of
  life science, 1 year of physical science) (UC
  recommend 3 years)

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• Foreign Language - 2 years of the same language
  (UC recommend 3 years)
• Visual/Performing Arts - 1 year
• College Prep Elective - 1 year course from a-g
  list (see exceptions)
• Online courses not accepted for lab science or
  visual/performing art requirements

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• Maximum of 8 extra points allowed for approved
  honors or AP classes (maximum of 2 points from
  10th grade).
• All of the above classes must be passed with
  semester grades of C or better

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Eligibility Index

• Combination of GPA (10th 11th grades) and
  SAT/ACT scores (Cal Poly uses 9th-11th)
• CSU eligibility index
• www.csumentor.edu/planning/high_school/eligibility
  _index.asp
• UC no longer uses eligibility index

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Standardized Testing for College Bound Students
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PSAT

• When Oct. 15th.
• Where PGHS at 745 a.m.
• Cost 20.00
• Offered once a year (October)
• Uses
• Practice for the Reasoning Test (SAT 1)
• Early indication of how one will do on the
  Reasoning Test
• First step in the National Merit Scholarship
  Program for juniors
• Students receive feedback on how to improve
  academically through Skills Insight program along
  with practice questions
• Receive free access to My College QuickStart, a
  web-based career, major, and college exploration
  tool

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Reasoning Test (SAT 1)

• Given seven times each school year
• Online registration at www.collegeboard.com
• Fee is 49.00
• Location of the test is at Seaside High School
• Critical Reading/Math/Writing - max. score 800 x
  3 2400

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ACT (American College Test)

• Given six times each year
• Hartnell College is the closest site for the six
  test dates
• Online registration at www.actstudent.org
• Fee is 49.50 w/ writing
• Need to request writing portion on ACT
• Max. score 36 w/o writing / 48 w/ writing
• Uses Most colleges require either the SAT or the
• ACT to help determine the eligibility of
  applicants.

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Subject Test (SAT II)

• There are tests on 21 different subjects from
  which to choose
• Optional for the UC system, although some UC
  majors require exam to show competency in
  particular field (Private schools may require)
• SAT IIs are given six times each year (With one
  exception, these are the same test dates as the
  SAT I). Not all tests are given on all dates
• Fee is 33-55.00 depending on test choices
• Online application at www.collegeboard.com

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When To Take The Reasoning Test, ACT
and/or Subject Tests

• Spring of junior year, can repeat exams Fall of
  senior year (CSU Oct./UC Dec. last test dates)
• A student should check with individual college
  choices for last test date
• Subject tests should be taken close to completing
  the class (e.g. AP World History)

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• CSU requirement - Reasoning Test (SAT 1) or ACT
• UC requirement - Reasoning Test (SAT I) or ACT
  w/ writing
• Optional - Subject Tests (SAT II)
  Check college for specific subject
  test recommendations
• Private colleges check admission requirements
  for each college

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Private Colleges

• www.aiccu.org (Independent Ca. Colleges and
  Universities)
• Common application - www.commonapp.org
• Secondary report/letters of recommendation

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College Admissions

• Early Decision Earlier deadline, admitted
  students are contractually bound to attend.
  Student must withdraw all other applications.
  Student should be sure this is the top choice.
• Early Action Deadline is after Early Decision,
  before Regular Decision and is not binding.
• Rolling Admissions Student will be notified
  within a few weeks of submitting application.
  Bigger window of time to apply.

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Public (California) Colleges

• CSU www.csumentor.edu (23 campuses)
• Safety school should include CSUMB
• UC www.ucop.edu/pathways (10 campuses)
• Highest priority goes to CA residents
• PG students receive points for local UC (Santa
  Cruz)
• Students considered for admission are evaluated
  within the context of their particular high
  school
• Community Colleges (109 campuses)

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Factors to Consider

• Location
• Size of college
• Environment
• Admissions requirements
• Major

• College expenses
• Financial aid
• Housing
• Facilities
• Activities

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Narrow Your Focus
Campus visits

• College Fairs
• Carmel High School - Nov. 1st at 600 p.m. HS
  Gym
• Cabrillo College Nov. 7th at 600 p.m.
  Cabrillo Gym

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COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES COMING TO PGHSSign up in
the Counseling Office to speak with one of these
reps

• College Name Visit Date Time
• Boston University Monday, Oct.3, 2011
  930-1030AM
• Univ. of Michigan Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011
  930-1030AM
• Whittier College Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011
  1200 100PM
• Univ. of the Pacific Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011
  1000-1130AM
• Univ. of Hawaii _at_ Manoa Monday, Oct. 31, 2011
  1230-130PM
• Dominican University Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011
  930-1030AM
• Mills College Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011
  1000-1100AM
• William Jessup Univ Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011
  1200-100PM
• Univ. of Southern CA Wednesday, Nov.2, 2011
  930-1030AM

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COLLEGE INFORMATION SESSIONSIs the college
youre interested in too far away for a campus
visit?Plan on attending a local information
session-Coming soon to a city near you!

• School Time Location RSVP/Register
• Yale Univ. 10/6/11 700pm
  Carmel H.S. https//apps.admissions.yale.edu/eve
  nts/
• Georgetown Univ. 10/11/11 700pm Intl
  Sch. http//uadmissions.georgetown.edu/i
  nyourarea.cfm
• Emory University 10/12/11 730pm Sir
  Francis Drake Hotel-SF
  http//www.emoryuncuva.com/
• U of NC Chapel Hill 10/12/11 730pm Sir
  Francis Drake Hotel-SF
  http//www.emoryuncuva.com/
• U of Virginia 10/12/11 730pm
  Sir Francis Drake Hotel-SF
  http//www.emoryuncuva.com/
• Dartmouth 10/16/11 200pm
  Drew College Prep Schl-SF www.dartmouth.edu/ad
  missions/nearyou
• Dartmouth 10/18/11 700pm
  Menlo School, Atherton www.dartmouth.edu/admis
  sions/nearyou

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Two-year College

• Minimum requirements for two-year college
• 18 years old or high school diploma
• SAT/ACT not required
• English and math assessments for placement
  required

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• From High School
• to
• Community College
• to
• UC/CSU

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Who should consider transfer?

• Any student can benefit from starting his or her
  path to a
• UC /CSU degree at a California Community College
• Students should consider the transfer path if
  they
• Havent decided on academic or career goals
• Havent met requirements for freshman admission
• Arent ready or able to leave home
• Want the affordability of community colleges
• Want additional academic preparation or
  exploration in specific academic areas

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Best Advice for Prospective Transfers

• 1 Improving college readiness take rigorous
• college prep courses throughout high school
• Take math all four years in high school
• Take advantage of early assessments
• CSUs Early Academic Assessment exams in
• English and mathematics
• Community college assessment/placement exams

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Best Advice for Prospective Transfers

• 2 Attend full time, work part-time
• Three strong predictors for success
• (1) full-time enrollment
• (2) continuous enrollment
• (3) work no more than 15 hours per week

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Best Advice for Prospective Transfers

• 3 Work closely with an academic advisor to
  develop a transfer plan
• Develop, then follow, a plan but update it
  regularly
• ASSIST (assist.org) and UCs Transfer Preparation
  Paths (universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/trans
  fer/) are helpful but no substitute for personal
  academic advising
• Review the information on the website of the
  UC/CSU campuses you are interested in
  transferring to.

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Per Year Estimated College Cost
2011-2012 Community College CSU UC Private/ Independent
Registration Fees and Tuition 802-1,084 5,701-6,920 13,070-14,832 27,231-56,691
Books and Supplies 1,746 1,746 1,746 1,746
Room and Board 3,550-11,556 7,872-12,414 On campus housing 11,619-14,990 On campus housing 8,568-15,800 On campus housing
Transportation 1,364 1,364 1,364 1,364
Personal Expenses 3,288 3,288 3,288 3,288
Total Expenses 10,750-19,038 19,971-25,732 31,087-36,220 42,197-78,889
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Junior Senior Timelines

• Check the Counseling website
• Purpose Helps keep students on track
• Deadlines important!!

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Early Assessment Program

• The program will help 11th grade students
  determine their readiness for college-level
  English and mathematics at the CSU
• Math assessment - juniors need to answer the
  additional multiple-choice questions at the end
  of the mathematics CST (STAR) Alg. 2/Summative
  test
• English assessment has two parts additional
  multiple-choice questions and an essay

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Financial Aid

• Free application for federal student aid -
  www.fafsa.edu.gov
• GPA verification form for Cal grants
• Scholarships
• January 18th, Financial Aid Night for Parents
• 630pm PGHS Library

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Other

• Extracurricular/community service
• Additional resources
• Free SAT/ACT test preparation www.collegeboard.com
  , www.actstudent.org
• NCAA Initial Eligibility https//web1.ncaa.org/
  eligibilitycenter/student/index_student.html-
  juniors should register spring of junior year
  (see worksheets)
• PGHS Counseling web page (www.pghs.org)

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Questions?