SENIOR

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SENIOR COLLEGE Meeting Fall 2009
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Communicate as a Family

• Welcome and thank you for coming!
• I hope and anticipate that the college
  conversation will continue in your home.
• There is a clear commitment on everyones part to
  continue talking through any obstacles and come
  to a working approach in this exciting time in a
  students life.

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You will be AWARE OF DEADLINES

• Senior year is all about DEADLINES for college
  apps, financial aid scholarships, ordering your
  announcements, and completing all your
  requirements to GRADUATE!

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Help is here Just ask.

• We are all here to help you along in this process
  over the coming months.
• Contact us
• dr.ezra_at_hightechla.org 818-609-2681
• ms.martinez_at_hightechla.org 818-609-2682
• ms.bagley_at_hightechla.org (Tues./Thurs.
  afternoons)

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September

• Register to re-take ACT/SAT/Subject Tests
• Finalize your list of colleges (By OCT. 1) make
  a note of all application deadlines in your
  calendars.
• Continue working on your application essay
• Research and apply for
• Scholarships.
• Attend college visits
• at HTLA listed on
• Naviance.

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SAT/ACT/Subject Tests

• Go to www.collegeboard.com for SAT/Subject Tests,
  or www.actstudent.org for ACT. (Register by
  October 1)
• SAT Subject Tests It is your responsibility to
  check with your colleges to see what (if any)
  specific tests they require.
• The last exam date you can sit for is December.
  Those scores will be sent to the colleges you are
  applying to per your request.
• Fee waivers are available for students who
  qualify for free/reduced lunch. See me.

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What is our School Code?

• 051526

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The Application Process

• You are responsible for
• Application Fees
• Essays/Personal Statement
• Getting Teacher to complete recommendation
  letter/s
• Transcript requests
• Sending your test scores to the colleges you are
  applying to

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Online Applications

• It is recommended that you
• complete applications online.
• Most all forms your high school must complete
  (School Report Form/ Teacher or Counselor
  Recommendation Form) are also completed
  electronically through Naviance.

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Applying

• University of California

• Private Out of State Universities

• Apply by November 30th.
• Comprehensive application need to list classes
  taken, activities, and awards. (no official
  transcripts needed until the end of senior year)
• SAT I or ACT required.
• Two or three SAT II subject tests recommended
  (Math, writing and one of your choice).
• Application has short answer essays (personal
  statement).

• Deadlines vary (most are due by mid January).
• Comprehensive applications need to list classes
  taken, activities, awards.
• Official transcripts need to be sent, as well as
  letter/s of recommendation.
• SAT I or ACT required, as well as SAT II tests
  (see college website).
• Applications usually have several essays.
• Interviews sometimes available through admissions
  office.

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the Common Application (www.commonapp.org)

• In order to apply to private
• colleges, students often use

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Applying the nuts and bolts

• Community College

• Cal State University (CSU)

• Apply by February of your senior year.
• The application is simple no transcript or
  tests needed.
• No application essay.

• Apply by November 30th
• Straight forward application you will need your
  transcript to list classes taken. (no official
  transcripts needed until the end of senior year)
• SAT I or ACT required.
• No application Essay.

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Application Deadlines

• UC November 30, 2009 www.universityofcalifornia.e
  du/apply
• CSU November 30, 2009 www.csumentor.org
• Private Colleges Dates Vary
• www.commonapp.org
• See College website for details

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Transcripts (three types)

• 1. Official (sealed and stamped or sent
  electronically) They go to colleges and for
  scholarships
• 2. Unofficial (for your reference).
• 3. Mid-Year Transcripts, end of the year
  transcript to the college you will attend in the
  fall.
• ALL are requested by the student through Naviance
  and ready to be picked up at the front desk
  within 3 days.
• Do NOT request a transcript or letters of
  recommendation if you are not 100 sure you will
  be completing that schools application!

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Application fee waivers

• If you qualify for free/reduced lunch, you may
  obtain application waivers for private colleges
  from Dr. Ezra
• For the UC/CSU, students must enter their
  parents annual income into the section for
  parent information and the computer will
  immediately let you know if you are granted a fee
  waiver.
• If you get a fee waiver you should apply to the
  full number of schools you are able to for free
• UC 4 campuses
• CSU 6 campuses
• If you would like to apply to more than the fee
  waiver will cover, you must pay for the
  additional applications.

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Other DeadlinesRecommendations

• Monday, November 2, 2009.
• All students must have recommendation requests
  for all private colleges to their teachers and to
  Dr. Ezra
• Recommendation packets must include
• Cover letter include why you want to apply to
  that college and your intended major and due
  dates.
• Resume/Brag Sheet (posted on Naviance)
• Personal statement (not mandatory)
• Recommendation forms to fill out if not on the
  common application. The common app. forms are
  filled out and submitted electronically.
  Students must waive their right to read the
  letter of recommendation on Naviance. Students
  often use the Common Application
  (www.commonapp.org)
• All letters must come with an addressed and
  stamped envelope. The teacher/counselor needs to
  be able to complete the form, put it in the
  envelope and drop it in the mail.

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Teacher Recommendations

• Check on Naviance to see if it has been
  completed.
• If not, GENTLY remind teacher
• Remember to say Thank you!
• Write a thank you note.

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Financial Aid Scholarships

• Attend Financial Aid Scholarships Workshop on
  December 3 at 700 p.m. in the Great Room.
• Use Scholarship websites
• www.fastweb.com
• www.wiredscholar.com
• http//connection.naviance.com/htla
• Look for local scholarships.
• Look on Naviance for
• Parents - File taxes as early as possible.

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Other Deadlines Last Call

• December 14, 2009 begins the last week of school
  before winter break. Please make sure you have a
  teacher or Dr. Ezra look over your applications.
  Some private college applications are due during
  or before winter break.

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The Senior Year

• College Calendar Overview

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October

• Continue to polish your application essay/s get
  many people to read it for you.
• Continue to visit with College Representatives
  when they visit HTLA (listed on Naviance)
• Complete the CSS Profile Form if your colleges
  require it for application or financial aid
  (Private colleges)
• Review your transcript.
• Grad-check meeting with Ms. Martinez this month
• Ask your teachers if they will write letters of
  rec. for you in person. Then, make the
• request through Naviance.
• You must do this by Nov. 1

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November

• Attend application workshops (Nov. 2-5 from 4-6
  p.m. )
• 10/30 is the last date to register for the 12/05
  SAT or SAT Subject Exams
• 11/07 is the last date to register for the 12/13
  ACT.
• November 30 Deadline for UC and CSU
  applications.

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December/January

• Complete Applications for private colleges
• Check on Naviance if your teachers have submitted
  your letters of recommendation.
• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  www.fafsa.ed.gov
• Get your PIN online (parent student)
• Workshop on December 3 at 700 p.m. in the Great
  Room
• FAFSA is due by March 2.
• Complete other scholarship applications.

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February/March

• Have mid-year transcript reports sent (Dr. Ezra).
• Review scholarship programs for additional
  sources of merit and need-based funds. (Naviance,
  fastweb.com, scholarships.com, etc.)
• Be sure you have applied for housing at the
  public college of your choice.
• March 2 FAFSA and CSS Profile DEADLINE
• Have you received FAFSA Acknowledgement and the
  Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Pell Grant
  Program? If there are changes or corrections,
  resubmit the forms.
• If you applied to the UC or CSU, you should hear
  from the campus in mid-March. Private colleges
  send acceptances throughout the spring, but
  before April 15.

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April/May

• April

• May

• Review your acceptances and financial aid offers
  with Dr. Ezra
• Sign the consent to release your GPA for the Cal
  Grant. Give it to Ms. Martinez.
• Check about housing opportunities at your
  colleges
• Wait to hear from all of your colleges before
  making your final decision.
• Visit the college of your choice before making
  the final decision.
• Notify the college of your choice. Send the
  Statement of Intent (SIR) and deposit to the
  school by May 1.

• May 1. Input your college acceptance data into
  Naviance
• Notify the schools from with you have been
  accepted that you have decided not to attend.
• Keep your counselor informed of your decision and
  the scholarships you receive.
• Send your Pell Grant Student Aid Report (Green
  Copy) to your chosen college. Keep one for your
  records.
• If necessary, apply for student loans
• Apply for a summer Job to help pay for college
  costs.

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June

• Finish all courses and requirements for
  graduation.
• Apply for scholarships.
• Get final transcript at graduation to send to
  the college you will be attending.
• Ms. Martinez completes your final graduation
  check.
• Thank all those who have
• helped you in this process
• Parents, friends, teachers)
• Graduation! (6/04/10)

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Lets log on to Naviance (Room 4 computers)