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Red Bluff High School
11th grade College Night
In School
Stay focused on academicsDo not lighten your academic load for senior yearMeet with your school counselorStay involved in school and community activities
Standardized TestingPrepare for and register for ACT / SAT tests – should be taken in late spring of Junior year. College Options will be offering an ACT and SAT prep course.Register for AP tests as appropriate
College ExplorationExplore colleges on the WebVisit colleges if you canMeet with college representativesAttend college fairs www.californiacolleges.edu www.collegeweeklive.com
Junior Year
Educational Options University of California (UC)
www.ucop.edu/pathways
California State University (CSU)www.csumentor.edu
Independent/Private Collegeswww.aiccu.edu
Community Collegeswww.cccco.edu
Vocational/Trade Schools
Military
Preparation for College
Transcript• GPA• Attendance• Test Scores
Challenging senior year schedule
Finish junior year strong
School & community involvement
Community College & Trade Schools
Most 2-year colleges require a minimum of proof of a high school diploma or a GED
Community Colleges do not require the SAT or ACT
Less expensive than four year colleges
Offer shorter certificate programs
Assist you in preparing for a career
Assist you in preparing for transfer to a 4-year college
4 Year Colleges & Universities
California State University system (CSU) 23 CSU campuses Application period: October 1st – November 30th Start filling in high school courses on csumentor.edu
University of California system (UC) 10 UC campuses { 9 Undergrad campuses } Application period: November 1st – November 30th
http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/
Private Colleges Application period varies depending on specific college
A–G Requirements
SAT & ACT
SAT
May 4th, 2012• Register by April 5th
June 1st, 2013• Register by May 2nd
Test fee - $50• $23 per subject test
www.collegeboard.com
ACT
April 13th, 2013• Register by March 8th
Test fee - $35• $50.50 with writing
www.actstudent.org
SAT vs ACTSAT Consists of 3 tests: Verbal, Math and Writing• Subject tests required for certain majors at some UC & Private
Campuses Each test is scored on a scale of 200-800 ¼ point deducted per wrong answer Test is out of 2400 points
ACT Consists of 4 tests: English, Math, Reading and Science Writing portion is optional – REQUIRED for UC Campuses No penalty for wrong answer Test is out of 36 points
{ SAT & ACT Test Prep – March 23rd & April 20th - Department of Ed. – Register today }
EAP TestingThe Early Assessment Program (EAP) measures student English and math skills at the end of the junior year to let students know in advance if they are ready for college level work. EAP tests are augmented California Standards Tests (CSTs) in 11th-grade English and mathematics; these tests are required of all students. It is very important that students take these tests seriously. After 11th-graders take the test, they will be notified whether they have either met the CSU expectations (and are thus exempt from any additional CSU placement tests) or whether they need additional preparation in order to be successful in college-level work.
Possible results on the EAP English Test are: • Ready for CSU or participating CCC college-level English courses - Your Score met the
EPT requirement. • Ready for CSU or participating CCC college-level English courses - Conditional - You
demonstrated readiness for CSU English at this point. You will need to take an approved English course in the 12th grade to be ready for the CSU.
• Not yet demonstrating readiness for CSU or participating CCC college-level English courses - Your score did not meet the EPT requirement
• Incomplete - You did not correctly fill out all components of the EAP English test.
College Characteristics to Consider
Majors and educational programs - Do they have a major or courses that I am interested in pursuing?
Type of educational degrees offered (Certificate, Associate, Bachelors, etc.)
Admission requirements – What does it take to get admitted?
Location - Is it a location that is acceptable to me?
Size – Does the size suit my needs?
Costs and financial aid – Is there aid available?
College affiliation and accreditation
Campus personality - The personality of a college is usually a reflection of the staff and students. Does the college feel comfortable to me?
Support services/Extracurricular activities - Do I have certain needs or interests?
What College Admissions Offi cers Consider
Grades and GPA
Rigor of high school courses
College admission test scores
Personal Statement
Letters of Recommendation
Personal accomplishments
Student’s demonstrated interests
Courses in progress senior year
Develop a Plan to Pay for Your Education Determine college costs
Investigate all possible financial aid resources
Secure necessary forms and determine deadlines
Apply for financial aid early
Be aware of scholarship scams
•Be a comparison shopper! What is the total cost ofattendance and can I get the same thing somewhere else?
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Red Bluff High School Counseling webpage – current & common scholarships www.rbuhsd.k12.ca.us
Fastweb.com - Private scholarships
FAFSA - fafsa.ed.gov - Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Studentaid.ed.gov - The federal government’s website about paying for college
Scholarship listing from College Optionshttp://www.collegeoptions.org/scholarships_otherresources.html#freeinfosites
McConnell Foundation http://www.mcconnellfoundation.org/programs/scholarships
There are three types of federal student aid:
Grants – financial aid that doesn’t have to be repaid (unless, for example, you withdraw from school and owe a refund).
Work Study – allows you to earn money for your education.
Loans – allow you to borrow money for school. You must repay your loans, with interest.
***To be considered for financial aid andscholarships, you MUST fill out the FAFSA!
Financial Aid
NCAA & NAIA Eligibility
NCAA: Students must register at NCAA Eligibility Center for Division 1 and 2 schools http://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.html
NAIA Eligibilityhttp://www.playnaia.org/
Tips to RememberPlease remind students to create an appropriate email address for résumés, job applications and college applications.
With everyday stresses of being a student, making good grades, making choices and decisions, becoming involved in activities, etc… it is important to find the proper balance. Each student, with the help of parents, teachers and counselors, must find that balance. Remember, don’t overextend yourself, but aim to reach your fullest potential!
Plan ahead – develop appropriate relationships with your counselor and those teachers you will be asking to write your letters of recommendation. They need to know who you are now so they can speak highly of you as they write their letters.
Identify special characteristics about yourself that set you apart from other students who have the same GPA and test scores.
Clean up your facebook and other social media accounts. 25% of all colleges and universities now look at your accounts when making college admission decisions. Employers also often check these accounts before hiring employees.
RICH [email protected]
MARGARET GAMBETTA
HALEY [email protected]
LAUREN [email protected]
A – B plus Spanish home language
C – J
K – S
T – Z
College Options & ETS
Counseling Department
Final Questions?
Thank you for attending.
Red Bluff High SchoolCounseling Center
529-8724
