Underclassmen College Night

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Underclassmen College Night

• Presented by
• Becky Love SHS Counselor
• Sherrie Howard SHS Counselor
• Lauren Shelby College Options

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WEB SITES

• College Searches
• College Admission Testing
• Community Colleges
• Independent Colleges
• CSU Info and UC Info
• Careers
• Financial Aid/Scholarships

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Admission Requirements

• a g Courses
• (a) History 2 yrs. req.
• (b) English 4 yrs. req.
• (c) Math 3 yrs. req., 4 rec.
• (d) Lab Science 2 yrs. req., 3 rec.
• (e) Language other than English
• 2 yrs. req., 3 rec.
• (f) Visual Performing Art 1 year req.
• (g) Elective 1 year req.

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Minimum Grade

• All classes taken to meet the a-g requirements
  must be passed with at least a C each
  semester!!!
• The only exceptions are in math and LOTE where
  a D could be validated by a higher level course.

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Social Science2 years

• 2 Years including one year of World History,
  Cultures, or Geography and one year of US
  History or one-half year of US History and
  one-half year of American Government.
• Note Economics doesnt count for the (a)
  requirement but it does count for the (g)
  requirement.

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(b) English 4 years

• 4 years of college prep English. At Shasta,
  our 9th and 10th grade English classes are
  considered college prep even if it doesnt say CP
  next to the class title. However 11th and 12th
  grade English classes must say CP, MCM,
  Humanities, or AP next to the title.

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(c) Mathematics 3 years req., 4 rec.

• Must include Algebra, Geometry, Alg. 2
• May be Alg. 1A, Alg. 1B, Geo., Alg. 2
• Students who started with Alg. 1 in 9th grade
  are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to take Pre Calculus or
  Statistics their senior year! Students who
  started in Geometry are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to
  take AP Calc. if theyre going into medicine,
  Engineering, or Const. Manag. OR if theyll be
  attending a UC campus.

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(d) Laboratory Science 2years req. 3 rec.

• NOTE Biology must be at least CP in order to
  count!
• CSU one lab must be a physical science and the
  other must be a life science. One of the labs
  may be from the elective area (g).
• Example Chemistry Biology CP
• UC Both courses may be from the same area in
  science.
• Example Chemistry and Physics OR
• CP Biology and AP Biology
• Both courses must be from the (d) area. No
  electives are accepted. UC strongly encourages
  students to complete 3 lab sciences!

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(e) Languages other than English 2 years
req. 3 rec.

• Must be at least 2 years of the same language!
• Our choices at Shasta include French, Spanish,
  ASL, Mandarin Russian _at_ UPREP
• Some colleges require 3 years of LOTE
• before graduating from that college!

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(f) Visual Performing Art 1 year

• Must be a complete year of the same course.
• Our choices at Shasta include Art, Ceramics,
  Drama, A Capella, Choraliers, Orchestra,
  Humanities Art, Madrigals, and Orchestra
• We are working towards approval on Low Voice,
  High Voice, and Band I.

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(g) College Prep Elective 1 year

• College prep electives ARE NOT TA, computer
  apps., PE, Senior Life, etc.
• At Shasta, our approved college prep electives
  are Ag. Phys. Sci., Economics, CP Phys. Earth
  Sci., and AP Psychology.
• Additional courses in each required area also
  count as electives. Such as Pre Calc., Physics,
  Spanish III, French III., and higher level music,
  art, and choir classes.
• We are working on approval for Honors Intro.
  Soc. Sci., and Intro. Soc. Sci.

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PSAT

• Given at Shasta in mid Oct. on a Tues. FHS and
  EHS offer on Sat.
• Sign up in our main office with Sarah Price.
• Price for last test was 15.00
• The benefit of taking the PSAT is completing the
  student questionnaire then receiving information
  from colleges. This sometimes increases
  students academic motivation.
• PSAT test scores ARE NOT released to colleges!
• The math on the PSAT includes number and
  operation, algebra 1, geometry, statistics
  probability

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PLAN

• Given on our campus in November.
• Sign up in main office with Sarah Price. Cost
  last Nov. was 12.00.
• Test includes English, Math, Reading, Science,
  and career interest inventory
• Math on the PLAN includes Pre Alg., Alg. 1, and
  Geometry

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Admission Testing Information

• Both ACT and SAT are administered at CVHS.
  Theyre listed under Shasta Lake City.
• Students sign up online for the admission test(s)
  they choose to take
• Shasta High Schools testing code is 052585
• National statistics indicate students score the
  highest in spring of their junior year!

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Last Minute Spring Registration

• SAT www.collegeboard.com
• Test Date June 2 Reg. Deadline April 27
• ACT www.actstudent.org
• Test Date June 9 Reg. Deadline May 4

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ACT College Admission Test

• ACT 36 points possible
• Cost 42 including writing
• Reading, Math, Science, and optional writing
• Not penalized for guessing
• Based on a nationally recognized college prep
  curriculum
• Prep for test is the PLAN!

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SAT College Admission Test

• SAT 1600 possible for calculation
• 2400 including writing
• Cost is 41.50 including writing
• Critical reading, math, and writing
• Students are penalized .25 for wrong answers.
  Guessing is discouraged!
• Prep is PSAT which is offered in October for
  students who have completed Alg. 1.
• College Options offers SAT prep courses or use
  the College Board publications.
• PSAT National Scholarship Competition for
  juniors. Students ranking in top 10 of their
  class are strongly encouraged to take the PSAT in
  their junior year in order to compete for the
  scholarship!

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Differences in testing

• CSU Accepts SAT or ACT
• May split scores!
• At this point, only Critical
• Reading and Math scores are calculated!
• Cal Poly SLO prefers the ACT!
• UC Accepts SAT or ACT and requires the
• SAT Subtests
• May not split scores!
• At this point, only Critical Reading and Math
  scores are used!
• 2 SAT subtests required!

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Weighted Grades

• Students may earn weighted grades for Advanced
  Placement courses and for Honors Chemistry.
• In order to receive the weighted grades students
  must take the AP test and pass with at least a 2
  as well as earn a grade of a C in the class.
  Grades will be weighted at the end of the school
  year!
• AP tests are given in May. See website below
  for a specific calendar.
• www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/cal.html

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How to choose a college

• Research whether or not the college has your
  major or majors
• VISIT THE CAMPUS, preferably while classes are in
  session
• Tour the dorms
• Determine the activities you would enjoy while
  youre not in class the beach, snowboarding,
  city-life, etc.
• Think about the weather, traffic, culture, and
  distance from home

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How to choose a college major!

• Examine your work values!!!
• Job shadow during summer vacations, and other
  school breaks
• Research the required courses for different
  majors on a college web site
• What are you good at?

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Athletic Scholarships

• Remember the term STUDENT ATHLETE
• 16 Core-Course Rule for D-1 athletes
• a-g courses will satisfy this
  requirement
• 14 Core-Course Rule for D-2 athletes
• Sliding SAT/ACT minimum scores. Writing scores
  are not used!
• 3.55 SAT 400 ACT Score Total 37
• 2.00 SAT 1010 ACT Score Total 86

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NCAA CLEARING HOUSE

• www.ncaa.org to research athletic programs,
  championships, and divisions
• www.ncaaclearinghouse.net- to register as a
  student athlete take the amateur questionnaire
  at end of junior year!
• Send test scores to NCAA publishers clearing
  house. NCAA testing code is 9999!
• Many AAU and ASA coaches are encouraging their
  players to take the PSAT or PLAN.
• Shasta College- athletes are highly encouraged to
  register!

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INDEPENDENT PRIVATE COLLEGES

• See handout
• AICCU (American Independent CA Colleges
  Universities)
• A Comparative View of CA Independent Colleges and
  Universities
• Total costs only includes tuition!

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CSU INFORMATION

• CSU Mentor for application
• Application period Oct. 1 Nov. 30
• NO ESSAY!
• Application fee is 55 per campus
• EAP tests during STAR testing for juniors.
• Just Say YES!
• Required Assessments for Enrollment (EPT ELM)
• English help www.csuenglishsuccess.org
• Math help www.csumathsuccess.org

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CSU FACTS

• CSU aims to serve the top 33 of Californias
  graduating seniors!
• CSU has 23 campuses
• Impacted campuses have higher admission criteria.
  Impacted campuses are SLO, Pomona, Fullerton,
  Long Beach, San Diego
• Cost of attendance 13,810 - 19,794
• CSU campuses offer BA, BS, and MA degrees

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CSU Cal Poly SLO

• CSU Cal Poly SLO is sometimes referred to as the
  private college within the CSU system.
• SLO uses grades 9-11.
• SLO has a few extra questions on their
  application.
• SLO considers work in intended major.
• SLO prefers the ACT!

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COLLEGE OPTIONS

• SHASTA HIGH SCHOOL LIASON
• LAUREN SHELBY
• College Options
• 190 Park View Marina
• 245-1845
• www.collegeoptions.org

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UC INFORMATION

• Determining eligibility
• Application timeline Nov. 1 Nov. 30
• Application Fee is 60 per campus
• Admit Rates
• Freshman Profile
• UC Cost of Attendance
• EOP

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UC Admission Process

• Admission is a two step process
• Eligibility
• A-G courses
• 3.0 GPA or above
• Scores from SAT Reasoning or ACT and Two SAT
  Subject Tests
• Students are encouraged to take the subtests of
  their choice directly upon completing the course!
• Selection
• Comprehensive review allows campuses to fully
  assess all of an applicants qualifications
  through the three personal statement essays and
  extracurricular information

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UC Admission Selection Criteria

• Fourteen UC Selection Criteria
• GPA
• Test Scores (SAT, ACT, Subject Test)
• Number of A-G courses
• Number of honors, AP, and college courses
  completed
• ELC (top 4 of graduating high school class)
• Personal Statement
• Strength of senior year coursework
• Utilization of educational opportunities
  available
• Outstanding performance in an academic area
• Outstanding work in an academic field
• Recent, marked improvement in the last two years
• Special talents and skills
• Completion of special projects
• Location of high school and residence

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UC Personal Statement

• How have you taken advantage of the educational
  opportunities available to you?
• Tell us about a talent, experience or personal
  quality that you will bring to the university.
• Is there anything else you have not had a chance
  to cover in your application that you would like
  to tell us about?

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UC ADMISSION FACTS

• The UC system aims to admit ONLY the top 12.5
  of Californias graduating seniors!
• 82 admit rate for fall 06(82977
  applications/61385 admitted)
• Fall 06 was a record admit rate,
• (average for UC Davis is 55-68 admitted)
• UC Merced- great opportunity
• 1,286 students enrolled
• Shared Experience Pilot Program
• The program will guarantee 1,000 incoming
  students to UC Merced admission to one of four
  other UC campusesUC Berkeley, UCLA, UC Irvine or
  UC San Diegoon the condition they spend at least
  two years at the developing UC Merced campus.

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UC Davis Freshman Profile Fall 2006

• Average GPA 3.84 (on 4.0 scale)
• ACT composite score 26
• SAT Critical Reading 595
• SAT Math 634
• SAT Writing 602

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Cost of attending a UCaverage cost for an
undergraduate student living on campus

• Fees (7 increase) 7285
• Books and Supplies 1515
• Health Insurance 750
• Room and Board 11275
• Personal/Transportation 2470
• Total 23295

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FINANCIAL AID

• One stop shopping!
• Edfund
• www.edfund.org/pdfs/i-1.pdf

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SCHOLARSHIPS

• Dr. George Grotefend Application
• 3 letters of recommendations
• Personal statement
• Due March 2nd
• Scholarship Scams
• Scholarship search engine www.fastweb.com
• Monthly listing of scholarships Becky Love and
  Senior Bulletin www.shastawolves.com