College Prep 101 Name Position Region Training Conference 2018 California State University 23 campuses University of California 9 campuses PrivateOutofState Universities Community College ID: 765521
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College Prep 101 Name, Position Region Training Conference 2018
California State University - 23 campuses University of California - 9 campusesPrivate/Out-of-State UniversitiesCommunity College* - 114 campuses *Just because you may be considering community college does not mean that you are any less smart or important as someone that attends a private or a UC. The same goes for CSUs! Different Kinds of Colleges
August 1 - UC application opensOctober 1 - FAFSA / Cal Grant filing period opens // CSU application opensNovember 1 - UC / CSU application filing period opens November 30 - UC / CSU application filing period closes December 2 - Last day to take SAT for Fall 2018December 9 - Last day to take ACT for Fall 2018Dec - Feb - Due dates for regular decision at private / out of state colleges varyMarch 1 - Notification of Fall 2018 results for UC / CSU beginsMarch 2 - FAFSA / Cal Grant filing period closesMay 1 - Deadline to submit SIR College Applications Timeline
114 campuses all over CaliforniaNegative stigma with community college People may assume that students flunked school, weren’t accepted anywhere elseReasons to attend:CHEAPER (no application fees, housing, classes, etc.)THOUSANDS of dollars saved!Same education that is being taught everywhere else Guaranteed transfer to certain UCs after credit is collected (usually 2 years) California Community Colleges
GPA: 2.50 weighted (in A-G courses)[CSU GPA] Standardized Test scoresLocation (Each CSU campus gives priority to students within their service area)Extracurricular Activities (Cal Poly SLO only) CSU Admissions Criteria
GPA: 3.00 (in A-G courses) [UC GPA] Standardized Test scoresBreadth of AP/IB/Honors/College courses takenEligibility in the Local Context (ELC)LocationBackground Talents/Awards/Achievements Senior Year Class Schedule UC Admissions Criteria
Similar to UC Admissions Criteria Emphasis on letters of recommendationsSAT Subject Tests are almost always recommended/requiredPrivate Schools Admissions Criteria
Safeties Almost guaranteed to be able to be acceptedAll requirements met “Last Resort” Matches Fairly likelihood of being accepted All requirements met with modest distinctionReachesUnlikely to be accepted due to high standards and competition All requirements met with high distinction Safeties, Matches, and Reaches are different for all people Should be able to draw comparisons with people with similar background Deciding Where to Apply
SAT/Subject Tests August 25, 2018October 6, 2018November 3, 2018December 1, 2018 Test Dates for Fall 2017 ACT September 8, 2018October 27, 2018December 8, 2018*You cannot take the SAT and the SAT Subject Test on the same test date *You can only take up to 3 SAT Subject Tests per test date *It is normal to take any of these tests anywhere between 3 - 5 times
Early Action (EA) Non-binding; apply to as many other schools as you wantEarly Decision (ED, ED 1, ED 2)If accepted during ED, you are committed to attendingRestrictive Early ActionNon-binding, but you cannot apply to other schools for ED or EARegular Decision (RD) When to Apply
Grants Cal GrantDream ActLoansParent Plus LoanStudent Loans Scholarships College/University ScholarshipsCommunity Scholarships *UC Financial Aid - Steps to Applying Financial Aid
Incoming sophomores and juniors, utilize your time to start your applicationsEven if you are just a freshmen, start your applications so that you can see the extent of your change by the time you are a senior For incoming seniors, start being proactive with the application during the summerDo your research on where you want to applyKeep revising the application until the deadlineSubmit applications AT LEAST 1 week before the deadline as to avoid possible admissions crashing Being Proactive
Ask high school graduates attending your safeties, matches, and reaches for assistFind differences between applications See if the college makes them happyFind and read appeals to colleges that ended up being successfulIt’s oftentimes a better example of what your college application should somewhat resembleNOTE: These are very convincing applications that have changed minds in the admissions office Don’t Know Where to Start? Find Help!
Write about significant turning points in your life Include specific programs or professors you like in each applicationLimit the reusing of your college essays -- if it’s very general and not specific for each college, colleges will be able to see right through it.PROOFREAD -- ask your teachers, parents, counselors, and peers for their feedback. Plan ahead and finish your essays well before the application deadline Essays
When asking for letters of recommendations, refrain from asking two teachers that teach the same department.i.e. World History and United States History are both social studiesIf something is “recommended,” you should make every possible effort to do it. If there is a valid reason as to why you weren’t able to do it, explain it in the “Additional Information” section in the application. Get to know your counselors and teachers on a more personal level. This will come in handy when you ask them to write your letters of recommendations. For Ivy League schools, it’s better to show off your strengths in one specific subject matter rather than showing off your “well-roundedness.” Application Tips
Attend multiple college spirit days that are open for new undergraduates Submit your SIR & attend the school orientationTalk to completely new peopleWhile expensive, will be worth the investmentSelecting Classes and TimesConsider the reality for being able to wake up and head to an 8 AM classTake some “easier” classes to meet people and build your connections that’ll last through your college life Moving On: College!
Doing your own laundryBudgeting your money Buying your dorm materialsTake advantage of student discountsFind scholarships whenever you have timeFind a job, internship, or join Circle K!With freedom, you have the chance to find what can build you up Helps you have interactions with all kinds of people Work at student stores, local business internships, volunteer Acting Like an Adult
The name or history of the college isn’t the most critical factor in choosing a collegeAttend as many orientations as you can, sneak into a lecture of a class you want to take, and ask the students walking around about their life Do what makes you happyYour happiness is all that mattersFinding Your Place
ACT (www.act.org) AP Testing, SAT (www.collegeboard.org)Khan Academy (www.khanacademy.org) UC Personal Insight Questions http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/personal-questions/freshman/index.html Resources
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Jesus Aguiniga, Kiwanis Family & Foundation Chair , 2017-2018 Johnny Chen , Member Relations Chair, 2017-2018Brandon Ma, Kiwanis and Family & Foundation Chair, 2018-2019 Vivi Nguyen, Division 31 Lieutenant Governor, 2018-2019 Acknowledgements The CNH Key Club District would like to acknowledge the following individuals who have contributed to this presentation over the years.