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TOKYO
SAN FRANCISCO
SACRAMENTO
WASHINGTON, DC
LONDON
College Quest:Navigating the Path to Your Top Choice College
College Admissions & Athletic Recruiting
Agenda
Our goal for tonight is to help you establish a…
Game Plan for College
Get Involved
Ask Questions
Don’t Be Shy
Topics for Tonight
What we are going to cover:
SAT/ACT/SAT Subject Tests
The Personal Statement
The Common Application
University of California
Financial Aid & Scholarships
The Athletic Recruiting Process
Did You Know?
In the 2010 - 2011
admissions cycle,
3.5 million students
will apply to U.S. colleges.
How do you stand out from the crowd?
Admission Rates
Northwestern 27.1% (6,887 out of 25,369)
Stanford 7.2% (2,300 out of 32,022)
Yale 7.5% (1,940 out of 25,869)
Harvard 6.9% (2,110 out of 30,489)
In 2010, these top, tier one schools were limited to admission rates of:
UC Admissions Statistics – 2010
UC Davis 44.5% (17,784 out of 39,920)
UCLA 21.0% (9,890 out of 47,112)
UC Berkeley 24.5% (9,459 out of 38,632)
UC San Diego 36.8% (15,433 out of 41,926)
UC vs. CSU Admissions Statistics
TOTAL UC Applicants: 100,428
(10,700 Waitlisted)
TOTAL CSU Applicants: 374,213
Long Beach State: 68,851 Applications
San Diego State: 41,986 Applications
UC – Admission Statistics
Some Good News . . .
86% of students who applied to 4 UC campuses were admitted to one of their choices.
Admissions Rates – Good News
Emory University: 28% admitted (13% International)
Boston University: 58% admitted
University of Michigan: 49% admitted
Carnegie Mellon: 27% admitted
9th Grade
The game has started
You are ranked #1 in your class
Take the PSAT
Evaluate your class schedule
Outside activities/clubs
Think about summer plans and how to get ahead
10th Grade
Take PSAT
Visit colleges and universities
Build relationship with your college counselor
Be thinking about teachers who could write you a recommendation
Continue outside activities and clubs
Start SAT Prep / SAT Subject Prep / ACT Prep
Reach out to college coaches via email
11th Grade
Take PSAT
Take SAT
Take ACT
Take SAT Subject Tests
Finalize college list
Visit additional colleges and universities (meet with coaches and players)
Start thinking about Early Decision or Early Action
12th Grade
Start college essays in the summer
Register for the Common Application
Fill out activity worksheet
Take a strong course load – 7th Semester grades are key
Submit applications early (and FAFSA!)
Get documentation to school officials right away
Take a breath and relax
The Application Process
What Are Colleges Looking For?
Rigorous Curriculum (IB, AP, Hon)
Outside Activities, Clubs or Sports
SAT / ACT / SAT Subject Exams
GPA (weighted vs. un-weighted)
Class Rank
Personal statement and supplemental essays
Criteria for Admissions
What’s Your Brand?
University of California
UC Berkeley
UC Davis
UC Santa Cruz
UCLA
UC San Diego
UC Santa Barbara
UC Irvine
UC Riverside
UC Merced
University of California
UC - Personal Statements
Due Nov 1 – 30, 2010 – Don’t Be Late
2 Essays – 1000 words total
#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 ACT
English
Mathematics
Reading
Science
Writing Perfect Score = 36
The New SAT
800 Points: Critical Reading
800 Points: Math
800 Points: Writing
Each sub-section is scaled from 200-800
Perfect Score = 2400
The Common Application
The Common Application – www.commonapp.org
Used by 414 public and private schools in the USA.
Becomes active August 1 prior to your senior year.
Common Application + Supplement Essays
Review, Review and Review. . .
The Common Application
College Visits – Make them count!
Tours + Information Session
Meet with the International Directors
Interviews (if available)
“The buildings don’t talk”
Sit in on classes/lectures
Thank You Notes + Follow Up Emails
Financial Aide & Scholarships
FAFSA (Free Application For Student Aid)
- apply early as deadlines vary by school
Fastweb.com – scholarship resource
How do I get Merit Scholarships from my college?
Timeline and schedule for applying for scholarships
Schools want to help – For example, Loyola Marymount University offers assistance to 73% of its students in some form of aid.
Fact:
There are 380,000 NCAA athletes, and less than 1% of them will end up playing pro.
Athletic Recruiting
Athletic Recruiting
Make a profile/resume
NCAA Eligibility Center
Online website
YouTube.com – upload your videos
Summer Camps
Don’t wait for the Coach
Athletic Recruiting
OFFICIAL VISIT…..
is a prospective student-athlete’s visit to a college campus paid for by the college. The college can pay for transportation to and from the college, room and meals (three per day) while visiting and reasonable entertainment expenses, including three complimentary admissions to a home athletics contest. NCAA recruiting bylaws limit the number of official visits a recruit may take to five.
Tips and Final Thoughts
Start the process early
Be careful what you put on the net
Get feedback on essays from people you trust
SUBMIT ON TIME! Don’t Miss Deadlines
Find the right fit college!