Welcome to AVID 12Parent Information Night

AVID Elective Teachers

Denise Guzman, Coordinator:dguzman@murrieta.k12.ca.us

Mary Byun- AVID 12mbyun-kallevig@murrieta.k12.ca.us

Steve Chavez – AVID 12schavez@murrieta.k12.ca.us

12th Grade Expectations

12th grade AVID students are expected to: Complete A-G requirements Achieve highest GPA possible Participate in SAT/ ACT preparation (if nec.) Participate in college exploration Apply to Four-Year Colleges Apply for Financial Aid/ Scholarships Complete Senior Project (Develop College and

Career Plan) Complete Community Service

Tutoring/Intervention

If a student is struggling in a class (grade is lower than 70%), student is required to get tutoring.

This consists of two hours a week of mandatory tutoring in the subject area. If a student has multiple unsatisfactory grades, he or she should divide the tutoring time among all needy areas, but he or she should not exceed four hours of tutoring.

Admission Profile

Cal State’s Eligibility Index: GPA (10-12) x 800+ SAT CR+ SAT Math

2900 minimum to qualify; target score: 3500+

RealitySDSU GPA = 3.79 CR= 580 M=590 Index 4202

LB State Index 3850 +

CSUF Index 3550 +

CSUM Index 3300 (local)

Admission Profile

UC Eligibility: SAT CR, Math, Writing or ACT with Writing

3.0 minimum

Other factors:

-extracurricular activities/involvement/essays/ rigor of

academic schedule Reality

UC Berkeley GPA = 4.18 CR=665 M=696 W=674 ACT=29

UCR GPA = 3.58 CR= 536 M= 576 W= 576 ACT= 24

Admissions Profile

Private Universities- qualifications vary: most consider grade point average, SAT I, SAT II, essay, extracurricular involvement

- Benefit: Consider the individual, rather than just numbers, small classes, higher and quicker graduation rate

Four Year University vs. Community Colleges

not the same thing!- Top 12.5 % of all graduates go to UC system

- Top 35% of all graduates go to California State System

- Next 30% go to Community College System (open to all; do not need to graduate high school)

Four Year University vs. Community College

2006 Study conducted by National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) www.nces.ed.gov

- Completion Rate (Obtain Degree)84% Private 4-Year83% Public 4-Year55% Community College

- Intent to Transfer33% No intent to transfer to 4-Year

67% Enter w/ plan to transfer (of this grouponly 61% actually transfer/ 39% never do)

Four Year University vs. Community College

16% of all community college students successfully complete coursework and transfer within 2.5 years

40% continue to work toward transfer

44% gone from system

Four Year University vs. Community College

Community Colleges may be CHEAPER, but California State Universities are affordable!

Cost Breakdown:CSU- Tuition $5700MSJC- Tuition $800Difference: $4900/ 12 months=$408 per monthPart Time Job: $9.00 per hour / 25 hours per week

Earns $225 per week/ $900 per month/ clear about $700 month

**Make up additional difference by receiving degree at least one year sooner! (35k starting job)

Senior Year Timeline

Senior year is a challenging time with many important deadlines. Available on AVID webpage

Application Process

Cal. States = CSU Mentor (www.csumentor.org)Apply Online- $55.00October 1- November 30

University of California (www.ucop.edu/pathways/)Admissions- Online Application - $60.00Opens October 5th- File November 1-30

Private Colleges/ UniversitiesCheck with admissions officer or onlineDates and requirements vary

Financial Aid Information

Scholarships/ GrantsFederal $/ State $/ University/

Private Organization and Veterans Organizations (Must Contact Them)**Free Money (less than 5%)

Loans- Must be repaid (makes up 60% of all student aid)

Work (Work Study)

Financial Aid Information

Loan Order: Most Favorable to Least Favorable

Perkins Loan (5% Fixed)Stafford Loan (6% Fixed)PLUS Loan (7% +)Home Equity (Rate may be positive but

long term costs)Private Lender (Prime +)*** School or State Loans (may be low

interest but can’t always find)

Financial Aid Resources Local Companies/ Corporate America/

Employers/ Criteria Listing - Search on internet or direct contact w/ letter.

Check with your employer/union for scholarships

Fast Web www.fastweb.com Fed Money www.fedmoney.org Scholarship 101 www.scholarship101.com

Never Pay Any Money for Scholarship Information!!!!

Financial Aid

“Average student spends 80 hours trying to obtain $5000 in scholarship money”

Is it worth your time? $ 62.50 per hour

Senior Requirement: 4 Scholarships per semester. Extra Credit for more than 4.

Financial Aid - Parent Information Must Obtain student and parent PIN

# for FAFSA (www.pin.ed.gov) – Due December 1st.

Federal Financial Aid Information1-800-433-3243

www.studentaid.ed.gov/ www.studentaid.gov/guide

Apply Online at www.fafsa.ed.govDue by March 2nd

Documents Needed to Complete the FAFSA

Social Security # W-2 forms / 1099 Forms Completed Tax Forms (ASAP after 1st of

year) Current Bank Statements Untaxed Income Records-Social

Security/veterans benefits etc. Current business and investment

information Records of stocks/ bonds/ other

investments

Financial Aid Presentations

October 18 6:30-8:00 pm Finacial Aid Seminar

GPAC

Financial Aid Assistance 5-7 pmComputer Lab R 114

Questions?