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Hamilton High School
College Planning 101…or how can I survive my child’s Senior
year!
Hamilton High (951) 763-1865 Jason Sonnier- School Counselor
[email protected] Dave Farkas - Principal
[email protected] Daniel Betts – Assistant Principal
CONTACT INFORMATION
$109,600 Professional Degree $89,400 Doctoral Degree $62,300 Master's Degree $52,200 Bachelor's Degree $38,200 Associate’s College $36,800 Some College $30,400 High School Graduate $23,400 Some High School
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Surveys
Average Annual Earnings for College Graduates and Non-Graduates
9.0% Average-all workers
12.1% for California
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2010 Population Survey
2.4% Professional Degree
1.9% Doctoral Degree
3.9% Master's Degree
5.4% Bachelor's Degree
7.0% Associate’s Degree
9.2% Some College
10.3% High School Graduate
14.9% Some High School
Unemployment Rate in 2011
9 University of CA campuses 23 Cal State University campuses 75 Private/Independent Colleges 110 California Community Colleges
217 Opportunities for College In California!
a - History / Social Science - 2 years required
b - English - 4 years required c - Mathematics - 3 years required, 4
years recommended d - Laboratory Science - 2 years
required, 3 years recommended e - Language Other than English - 2
years required, 3 years recommended f - Visual & Performing Arts - 1 year
required g - Electives - 1 year required
A-G Requirements
Applications on-line www.universityofcalif
ornia.edu/apply Filing Period: November 1 – 30 Requires ESSAY SAT Reasoning or ACT with Writing Could require TWO SAT Subject Tests;
determines major and University
Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz
$60 fee per campus Admission based on
selectivity Comprehensive Review
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (UC)
Cal Maritime Cal Poly Pomona Cal Poly San Luis Obispo CSU Bakersfield CSU Channel Islands CSU Chico CSU Dominguez Hills CSU East Bay CSU Fresno CSU Long Beach CSU Los Angeles CSU Monterey Bay
CSU Northridge CSU Sacramento CSU San Bernardino CSU San Marcos CSU Stanislaus Humboldt State University Sacramento State University San Diego State University San Francisco State University San Jose State University Sonoma State University
California State Universities
Applications on-line www.csumentor.com Filing period: October 1-November 30 SAT Reasoning or ACT WITHOUT writing 2.0 Minimum GPA for A-
G Writing score not used in
eligibility determination NO Essay NO Subject Tests
$55/campus 16 Impacted Campuses Eligibility Index
◦ SAT (scores in math and critical reading) + (800 x GPA)
◦ ACT (Your GPA ) x 200 + (10 x ACT Comp)
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITIES (CSU)
Azusa Pacific University California Institute of
Technology California Lutheran
University Chapman University Dominican University Fresno Pacific University Loyola Marymount
University Occidental College Pepperdine University
Santa Clara University Stanford University University of La Verne University of Redlands University of San Diego University of Southern
California University of the Pacific Westmont College Whittier College Woodbury University
Private/Independent Colleges
(some examples)
May apply on-line through school’s website Students can request these applications at
www.commonapp.org (345 colleges) Deadlines and Fees vary Entrance Requirements vary Usual requirement:
SAT’s or ACT test scores Essay Resume of Extracurricular Activities Letters of Rec. ( Counselor / Teacher
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PRIVATE and OUT OF STATE COLLEGES
Mt. San Jacinto Community College College of the Desert Palomar College Riverside Community College San Bernardino Valley College Crafton Hills College
Local Community Colleges
18 years of age or High School Graduate No SAT/ACT required Placement Tests Priority transfer to UC’s and CSU’s Honors Transfer Program Transfer Admission Guarantee (UC’s) MAKE A PLAN!! www.cccapply.org
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SAT Time: 3 hours, 45 minutes
Subjects Covered: Critical Reading, Math, Writing (includes the Essay)
Science: not included
Math: accounts for 1/3 of overall score. Topics Covered: Arithmetic, geometry, algebra, and algebra II
Scoring: Total score out of 2400.
ACT Time: 3 hours, 25 minutes
Subjects Covered: English, Math, Reading, Science, Writing (optional)
Science: (analysis, interpretation, evaluation, basic content, and problem solving)
Math: accounts for 1/4 of overall score. Topics Covered: Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry
Scoring: Total composite score
of 1-36
College Admissions Testing
What to consider◦ Size and diversity of
student body◦ Location◦ Academic programs
(majors)◦ Campus life – athletics,
activities, housing◦ Graduation and retention
rates◦ Cost, Financial aid and
scholarship opportunities
Visit Campuses◦ Take a campus tour◦ Speak with an
admissions counselor◦ Ask about financial aid
opportunities◦ Sit in on a class of
interest◦ Read the student
newspaper◦ Talk to students and
faculty◦ Tour the student housing
What Colleges are Right for You?
Total Cost of College Expected Family Contribution (EFC) January 1-March 2 - application period Forms: FAFSA (federal) Cal Grant (State – District sends) CSS Profile (individual private schools)
FINANCIAL AID
One parent + student needs PIN number for electronic signature (www.pin.ed.gov).
Application on line at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Required by ALL schools to apply for aid, Pell
Grants, Cal Grants, Stafford loans, Work Study and Board of Governor’s Waiver-Community College
Determines family’s Expected Family Contribution (EFC).
Considers income of the CUSTODIAL parent only.
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
California grants based on need and GPA Students complete application and obtain GPA
and seal from Counseling Office Linked to Social Security Numbers submitted
through FAFSA form. March 2 deadline
CAL GRANTS
www.fastweb.com www.scholarships.com www.collegeboard.com Scholarship information at future University Hamilton local scholarships
SCHOLARSHIPS
May 1 – State of Intent to register (SIR)◦ Provide deposit◦ No double deposits!! One school ONLY!
Housing – may need to apply early Wait List
AFTER ACCEPTANCE – THEN WHAT?
Review class schedules with high school counselor to ensure that college preparatory requirements are being satisfied.
Early September: Register for the SAT or ACT. The high school counselor will have forms and information about fee waivers for those who qualify. www.collegeboard.org or www.actstudent.org
October: Begin the application process on line. www.csumentor.edu Visit colleges and universities, open houses , check websites and/or
college fairs. November 1-30th: apply to colleges. Some campuses may continue to
accept application after November 30th. www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply
January: complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online. It provides financial aid opportunities and eligibility information and can calculate an estimated financial aid package.
Frequently check with high school counselor for scholarships awarded by schools, local companies, and community groups. Search for this information in the counselor’s office and Internet.
March and April: If required, take the English Placement Test (EPT) and Entry Level Math (ELM) exam at a CSU campus. A passing score in EPT or ELM is required.
June: have your final transcripts sent to your college. July: Notify the financial aid office of your college about any scholarships
you’ve been offered.
Senior Timeline
Education is an investment! Senior year DOES COUNT!! All acceptances are PROVISIONAL
dependent upon final semester grades Apply to a realistic number of schools (3-6)
FINAL THOUGHTS
THANK YOU!Any questions??
