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2012-13 Changes in Guidance Office: Counselors: Danielle Lageman (A-G) x3211 Jon Morris (H-O) x3210 Alfonso Gonzalez (P-Z) x3321 Guidance Specialist Melissa Shaw x3207 Guidance Technician Elysia Lewis x3208 Guidance Technician Kathy Rick x3202 At-Risk Counselor Mandy Ganz x3333

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College Entrance Requirements Financial aid/scholarships What colleges are looking for Selecting the right school NCAA requirements The application process Senior year timeline

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CSU CP English4 yr Math (Alg1,2,Geom)3 yr Lab Science 2 yr Social Science 2 yr Foreign Language 2 yr CP Electives 1 yr Visual/Performing Arts 1 yr All courses must be UC certified (P) & passed with a C or better grade SAT I or ACT UC 4 yr 3 yr, 4 recom 2 yr, 3 recom 2 yr 2 yr, 3 recom 1 yr All courses must be UC certified (P) & passed with a C or better grade SAT I or ACT Required. SAT II Required/Recommended for some majors: (Engineering is one)

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SAT I max score 2400 Critical reading (200 800) Writing (200 800) Math (200 800) Most popular on the West coast ACT max score 36 English Math Reading Science Optional Writing Test May be required by Midwest schools SAT & ACT

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Required for some majors at UCs & some private schools Check with each school to determine if it is either required or strongly recommended Scores used for admission, course placement & advisement

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SAT I & SAT II Oct 6, Nov 3 & Dec 1 ACT Sept 8, Oct 27 & Dec 8 UCs Dec test scores: last accepted CSUs Dec test scores: last accepted unless space remains open for admission (Nov test last for some CSUs) Private/independent vary SAT I & SAT II offered on the same day, cannot take both on same day

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4 reports included in cost of test: NCAA must have test results 9999 NAIA must have test results - 9876 CSU system (all CSUs) code for SAT 3594 UC system send to one UC, all will have access Private/Independent send individually Some scholarships require SAT/ACT scores

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Division I or Division II schools Clearinghouse eligibility Eligibility Center 16 core courses see counselor to verify - NOW NCAA website: www.ncaaclearinghouse.netwww.ncaaclearinghouse.net SAT/ACT must be submitted to NCAA clearinghouse (9999) SYVUHS transcripts (initial & final) must be sent, bring requests to Terry Westfall in the guidance office AHC transcripts have to be submitted to NCAA clearinghouse NCAA Division 1 4 yr English 3 yr Math 2 yr Science 2 yr Social Science 1 yr add Eng, math, sci 4 yr (acad elect) 16 acad core courses All courses must be on the NCAA 48H list SAT or ACT

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Separate from NCAA Similar to NCAA but covers many smaller Christian colleges Westmont College is NAIA for example Website: http://www.playnaia.org/index.php http://www.playnaia.org/index.php

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Gift Aid: Grants and scholarships Need-based or merit-based Self-help aid: Loans and employment Need-based or non-need-based

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Must file for Federal, State, Campus & some private $$ PROFILE: financial supplement to FAFSA for private colleges (NOW) profileonline.collegeboard.com FAFSA website: www.fafsa.ed.govwww.fafsa.ed.gov GPA verification for CAL Grant File dates: January 1 to March 2 PIN: get now www.pin.ed.govwww.pin.ed.gov Financial Aid Night: Early January

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Based on: activities, academic merit, athletics, intended major, ethnic origin, religion, parent employer, or any combination of factors Review Scholarship Handbook Santa Barbara Foundation Local Scholarships Mrs. Lewis little file cabinet, daily bulletin www. syvpirates.org

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Questions?

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Communicate with your son/daughter Discuss wants and needs Each side should discuss Atmosphere Money Long term benefits Majors Selecting the Right College

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Types of Schools Community College CSU UC Private Out of State Prioritize Have a reach school and a sure bet Use checklist for comparison

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GPA Test Scores Strength of Transcript (compared against what is offered at home school) Personal statement /essay Outside activities & interests Letters of recommendations (primarily private colleges)

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College Fairs Campus Visits College Representatives College Catalogs, Resource Handbooks Internet

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UCs and CSUs have NOV filing period UCs Nov 1 30 CSUs file online Oct 1 Nov 30 Private/Independents vary often Dec or Jan Early Decision vs. Early Application

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Colleges and universities prefer online apps Easier and fewer errors CSU: www.csumentor.eduwww.csumentor.edu (Oct 1 Nov 30) UC: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/ (Nov 1-30) Private/out of state: contact schools website (varies, check each college) - Naviance - CommonApp

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All-in-one college search and application website Students set up account in freshman and sophomore years https://connection.naviance.com/family- connection/auth/login/?hsid=santaynez https://connection.naviance.com/family- connection/auth/login/?hsid=santaynez Use 7-digit number instead of email. Password is Pirates

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http://www.wiche.edu/wue http://www.wiche.edu/wue WICHE states include: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming. 150% of in-state tuition for out-of-state students

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Get & complete letter of recommendation information form 2 types in our office Parent/guardian complete their part of form f needed Personalized letter, best Attach a copy of college essay ( if you have one) Two weeks notice for letter of recommendation

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October: Gather info, prepare applications, PROFILE completed Nov Feb: Apply for admission, request letters of recommendation Jan: Submit FAFSA & GPA verification Mar May : Send addl info requested (1040) April: Notification of Financial Aid by College May 1: SIR, Tuition deposit due, housing May 31: Graduation 2013 Summer: Orientation, pre-registration

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Letters of Recommendation give 2 weeks notice for person writing No cute email addresses Make copies or download copies before you send/submit Get certificates of mailing for everything you mail (not certified) Make a hardcopy or electronic file for every school applied to & keep all correspondence Check junk email Check & double check deadlines Most communication from colleges will be via e-mail, then Portal If youre not sure, ask!

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Questions ? ****** Good Luck Class of 2013