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Get on the College Track:
Some helpful ideas for understanding the
college process
College Night for HTLA Juniors and their Parents
The Class of 2016
Welcome and IntroductionsKaryn KovenCollege [email protected]
Nikki BenderAcademic [email protected]
Volunteer College Counseling Assistants:Margo Cohen – [email protected] Bagley – [email protected] Evelyn Alexander -
[email protected] Joan Weiss – [email protected]
The parent role in the process:
What can you do?•Talk about college•Frequently check on academic progress (PowerSchool)•Encourage exploration of colleges and majors (Naviance/Family Connection)•Give them responsibility in the process after all… they are the ones going to college!
HTLA prepares students to apply to a four-year college/university: A-G (California) Eligibility No grades below a “C” – all four-
year colleges do not consider “Ds” or “Fs” passing.
UC and CSU Eligibility indexes We want every HTLA student to be
eligible to apply.
What are colleges looking for? Grades in college preparatory
courses – best indicator! Test Scores (SAT or ACT, subject
tests) Grades in all courses (electives
too!) “class rank” – compares you to
your peers at your school Personal Essay – writing sample Extracurricular activities - (in
school and out of school) clubs, sports, service, summer programs, college courses, etc.
Demonstrated interest
What else do colleges look at?
Counselor letter of recommendation Teacher letters of recommendation (usually
two teachers) The school you come from (HighTech LA -
school profile) Evaluation in the context of what is available to you at your high school.
State of residence Alumni relations – did a grandparent,
parent or sibling attend the college? Also, interviews are sometimes available from local alumni.
PREPARE YOU FOR THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS?
How does HTLA help
Small Group Meetings
Before Winter Break(December 2014) Packets Given Out “Homework Assigned” this is an important assignment!!! Let me get to know you. Come in and let
me know when you have done something or want to share something great…
January - When the assignment is turned in we meet in small groups again.
Individual Meetings Begin in late February Scheduled throughout the semester Families are invited. Usually during X-block or elective
course (afternoon). Discuss: testing plan, GPA, eligibility,
college major, college list, fee waivers. STUDENT SPECIFIC individualized information and guidance.
We know what we are doing.
University of California: UC Los Angeles UC Berkeley UC Davis UC Riverside UC Santa Cruz UC Santa Barbara UC Merced UC San Diego UC Irvine
*All UC Campuses
California State Univ. Northridge Los Angeles Fresno Long Beach Humboldt State Channel Islands San Marcos Cal Poly San Luis
Obispo Cal Poly Pomona Monterey Bay San Diego State U. Etc…..
More… New York University Brigham Young U. Barnard College Smith College Carnegie Mellon University Grinnell College Mills College Oregon State U. Otis College of Art Parsons The New School for
Design Purdue University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Santa Clara University Johns Hopkins University University of Arizona Carnegie Mellon University Cornell University Chapman University Gonzaga UniversitySee our school profile for
full list.
Pepperdine University George Washington Chapman University Kalamazoo College Rose-Hulman Institute of
Technology Sci-Arc Colby College Claremont McKenna College USC U. Wisconsin- Madison American University Woodbury University Worcester Polytechnic Institute Florida Institute of Technology Boston University Emerson College Drexel University
Private/Independent Colleges
Usually take students with 3.0 or above (in general) SAT or ACT Personal Statements (student essays) Letters of Recommendation Student Resume Interviews (sometimes) CSS Profile in addition to FAFSA Examples locally include: Pepperdine, Loyola
Marymount University, USC, Occidental College, Whittier College, American Jewish University, Biola U., Cal Lutheran U., Mills College, U. San Diego, U. San Francisco, Mount Saint Mary’s College, etc.
Look at CTCL: Colleges that Change Lives
California Master PlanCalifornia Master Plan
“Three Tiers” – CA Systems of Higher Education: The University of California (UC)
3.0 or higher GPA (much higher often) SAT or ACT Personal Statement
The California State University (CSU) 2.0 or hither GPA (much higher often) SAT or ACT
Community Colleges All students with a high school diploma are
eligible to attend a community college.
SelectivitySelectivityAdmissions Statistics for Fall 2014Admissions Statistics for Fall 2014
Campus Admission Rate
Average High School GPA (Grades 10 & 11) with Honors up to 8 semesters)
Total University Enrollment
UC Berkeley 20.% 4.18 35,899
UC Davis 38% 4.07 34,155
UC Irvine 35% 4.05 28,184
UCLA 17% 4.17 42,190
UC Merced 67% 3.61 6,000
UC Riverside 58% 3.77 18,079
UC San Diego 30% 4.13 21,297
UC Santa Barbara
37% 4.03 21,927
UC Santa Cruz 54% 3.82 17,203
Are you competitive? What is your GPA? What is your PSAT then SAT or ACT score? What are your interests? Passions? You need to be thinking about looking at all
options that may be open to you. Public, private, in state, out of state…
You still have about 35 weeks of junior year to step it up.
Remember you are gaining skills in high school that you will NEED for college.
ESTIMATED COSTSESTIMATED COSTS**Fees will increase with the 2012/2013 School YearFees will increase with the 2012/2013 School Year
AVERAGE CAMPUS
CSU(CSUN)
UC (Average)
Fees $7,076 $11,285
Books and Supplies
$1,754 $11,564
Health/Misc Fees
$905 $1,046
Room and Board
$12,404 $12,980
Personal Items
$3,766 $2,575
Total $25,905 $29,450
Students have to DO THE WORK
9th grade – study skills, foundations
10th and 11th grade 2 GPAs: Cumulative and UC/CSU
Still time!!! Work at it now!!! Minimums: 2.0 + SAT = CSU 3.0 + SAT = UC High School Diploma = any
Community College with the possibility of transferring
=Postsecondary Possibilities =Postsecondary Possibilities for allfor all
“Tools” to Help Naviance – web-based
software College Center – books,
files, resources Internet tools Browsing in bookstores College Fairs College Visits at HTLA and
around the city. Find information on Naviance.
College trip this Fall …Nor Cal College Trip (see flyer for details)
November 19-21, 2014 6 colleges: UC Merced, CSU Stanislaus, UC Davis,
University of San Francisco, UC Berkeley, San Francisco State.
Sacramento, San Francisco (Pier 39) Deposit due by Wednesday, October 1. $100. Total cost = $300 due by pre-departure meeting on
November .
Spring Break Boston and New York College Tour
Boston College, Northeastern U., MIT, Babson or Olin, Emerson College, Yale U., NYU, Fordham U. Columbia U.
Guided sightseeing, Broadway show, Empire State Building, 9/11 memorial
PSAT – Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014
Here at HTLA 8:45 a.m. $15 if you are not on free/reduced Helps to prepare you for the SAT in
the spring and also enters you into National Merit Scholarship Corporation competitions.
Students will been given practice test booklets.
SAT & SAT Subject Tests
www.collegeboard.org to register Two fee waivers are available for students
on free/reduced lunch.
Why lunch forms are important… UC apps - $70/each CSU apps - $55/each Sending test scores –
$8/report
Students have the option to take the ACT with Writing
www.act.org
I recommend all Juniors take:
SAT Reasoning Test on May 2
SAT Subject Tests on June 6 (math2 & 1 other)
All students may take the tests again in the fall of their senior year.
If you would like, you can take the ACT on June 13, 2015.
Summer Plans Do Something, participate, learn, be a part of…volunteer, work… check Naviance
under “enrichment programs” for free programs/opportunities
Personal Statement “Boot Camp” – June and Aug. 2013
Scholarships – look for them – start now Write, read (a lot) Some colleges accept applications to over the
summer Community College Classes (free) but hard
to get into! Visit colleges over the summer and in the
fall. Update your resume regularly.
Applications – Fall Senior Year Many applications are available at the start of
the school year
Common application: www.commonapp.org
UC & CSU – Oct. 1 – not before. Due November 30. Get those essays ready!!!
Private colleges require letters of recommendation from 2 teachers and counselor– no letters to public schools (in most cases)
Organization and time management are key.
Financial Aid
File Taxes as early as possible during the student’s senior year and every year after while they are in college.
FAFSA www.fafsa.ed.gov Jan. 1 – March 2. CAL Grant filed here at the school. Students
are given the form and need to return it to Dr. Koven – GPA verification.
Scholarships – www.fastweb.com AB540 – Undocumented Students – See Me
for scholarship lists and resources. Counseling/Financial Aid Packages arrive in
the spring AFTER admissions decisions only.
Big Tips
Stick to Deadlines Keep a Calendar Plan Ahead Keep Organized – folders, one
place for all materials and correspondences, email folders to store important letters… go on Naviance - OFTEN
Naviance/Family Connection
Parents, if you haven’t logged into Naviance before, please let me know by calling my office or emailing me so I can help you!
