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Branham High School College Information

NightSeptember 20th, 2016

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

• A-G requirements• Required Examinations• Community College• California State University• University of California• Private/Independent Colleges & Universities

• Letters of Recommendation• Naviance

• Financial Aid• NCAA Clearinghouse

SYSTEMWIDE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSArea Subject Requirements Years“a” History/Social Science 2“b” English 4“c” Mathematics 3“d” Laboratory Science 2“e” Language other than English 2“f” Visual and Performing Arts 1“g” College Preparatory Electives 1

Minimum GPA RequirementUC: California: 3.0 / CSU: 2.0

Exam RequirementUC: ACT Plus Writing or SAT Reasoning / CSU: ACT or SAT Reasoning

HIGH SCHOOL GRADE POINT AVERAGE

• CSU & UC averages the A-G coursework completed after the 9th grade, not including physical education and military science. (10-12) (Cal Poly use 9-11)

• UC A-G Approved course list • http://www.ucop.edu/doorways

• Transcripts DO NOT need to be sent to CSU & UC campuses unless they are requested.

REPEATING HIGH SCHOOL COURSES

• Courses used to satisfy the “A-G” requirements in which the student earns D or F grades must be repeated with grade of C or higher.

• The repeated grades are used in calculating the GPA.

• UC & CSU do NOT accept online courses for:• Lab Science (Bio., Chem., & Physics) • Visual & Performing Arts

• NCAA – No online courses!

COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS

• SAT Reasoning Test (CSU, UC & most Private Colleges)• Critical Reading 800• Math 800• Writing (Essay) Scored separately

Composite Total: 1600• ACT 36

• If planning to take ACT, must include the writing component for UC and Privates

• SAT Subject Exam (UC/Privates) • No longer required, however certain majors from different

schools still recommend it.• For UC: Freshman applicants must arrange to have official

scores reports sent by December 2016.• Register on-line www.collegeboard.com or

www.actstudent.org

SAT/ACT SCORE REPORTING

oIt is the students responsibility to report their scores to the colleges. oYou get 4 reports at the time of registration.oYou can send SAT scores to all the CSU’s with one code: 3594oYou can have your official score report sent to one UC campus, and all campuses you apply to will receive it.oThe colleges will use the best scores, so do not hesitate to send all scores.

ü Must take all tests by November

TEST DATESBranham’s school code: 053082

SAT

ACT

Fee waivers available to eligible students

Test Date Reg DeadlineOctober 1 Sept 20 (late

reg)November 5 October 7December 3 November 3

Test Date Reg DeadlineOctober 22 September 16December 10 November 4

WHAT COLLEGES WANTCommunity

CollegeCSU UC Private

Schools

Application Yes Yes Yes YesTranscripts No Sometimes No YesSAT/ACT No Yes Yes Yes

Subject tests No No Optional YesPersonal

Statement(s)No No Yes Yes

Letters of Rec No No No* Yes *Interview No No No Optional

* Packets are needed only if you are applying to schools that require letters of recommendations.

COMMUNITY COLLEGE

• Must be 18 years of age or have a high school diploma or GED

• Cannot apply until spring semester, typically in April/May• www.cccapply.org

• Must take placement test in the Spring (after you have received your College ID#)• DeAnza & West Valley will offer the placement test on the

Branham campus

CSU ELIGIBILITY INDEX• GPA and SAT I or ACT

• SAT scores: (your GPA) x 800 + Your SAT (critical reading/math)

• ACT scores: (Your GPA) x 200 + (10 x ACT Comp)

• https://secure.csumentor.edu/planning/high_school/cal_residents.asp

Click on apply

www.csumentor.eduOctober 1 – November 30

HOW EAP RESULTS FROM LAST SPRING'S CAASSP AFFECT PLACEMENT

IN COLLEGE-LEVEL ENGLISH/MATH

• EAP was developed by CSU with CDE and is accepted at CCC and CSU.

• Students who achieve level 3 or 4 on CAASPP are classified as “conditionally ready” or “ready” for college level coursework in ELA and math.

• “Ready” = exempt from CSU placement exam requirement; “Conditionally Ready” = exempt from CSU placement exam if achieves ‘C’ or higher in ERWC as senior

UC ELIGIBILITY INDEXStatewide Context

If you're in the top 9 percent of California high school graduates and aren't admitted to any of the UC campuses you apply to, you'll be offered a spot at another campus if space is available.

Eligible in the Local Context

If you are a California resident and rank in the top 9 percent of students in your California high school class — and your high school participates in our ELC program — you may be eligible for ELC designation.

Admissions Index Instructions

http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/freshman/california-residents/admissions-index/index.html

Comprehensive Review Factors

Campuses draw from 14 academic and personal factors approved by University faculty, including:

Grades and test scores and:q Quality of senior year programq Special talents, achievements & awardsq Promise for leadershipq Recent, marked improvement in academic performance q Significant community serviceq Participation in student governmentq Intensive study and exploration of other cultures

Full list of factors:www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/freshman/how-applications-reviewed/

Personal Insight Questions

• Applicants are asked to respond to four out of eight questions.

• Each response is limited to a maximum of 350 words.

• Which questions you choose to answer is entirely up to you: But you should select questions that are most relevant to your experience and that best reflect your individual circumstances.

http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/personal-questions/freshman/

Additional Comments Section

q Use Additional Comments box for clarification and expansion of important details.

q Describe anything else that you have not had the opportunity to include elsewhere in your application.

q The Additional Comments section is not required.

TIPS FOR STUDENTS Presenting Themselves in the Application

• Carefully complete the application: • Tell us everything they want us to know• Major(s) of interest, if decided• Family background• Participation in activities• Use transcript(s) – don’t guess about grades• Avoid abbreviations/acronyms

All of these tips provide context and clarity

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www.commonapp.orgDeadlines vary

MY COLLEGES

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Must complete FERPA waiver on Common App and link Common App email to Naviance

EARLY DECISION

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PROVISIONAL ADMISSIONS

• All admission decisions are provisional until all required documents, including final transcripts of work in progress are received in the Office of Admissions.

• Failure to complete required courses or other eligibility requirements will void admission to the university.

PRIVATE OR INDEPENDENT COLLEGES• Students must request applications from individual

schools• Common Application • www.commonapp.org must link to Naviance.

• Deadlines and Fees vary• Letters of recommendation are often required –

Packets available in Student Services• (at least 3 week notice for counselors & teachers)• SAT or ACT test scores required

FINANCIAL AID/SCHOLARSHIPS

o Apply for financial aid www.fafsa.ed.govo Apply

1. FAFSA (October 1 – March 2)2. Cal-Grant (October 1 – March 2)3. CSS Profile (deadlines vary)

www.student.collegeboard.org/css-financial-aid-profile

4. BHS Scholarship Application – coming soon

5. Outside scholarships

NCAA

owww.eligibilitycenter.orgo Send Official SAT or ACT scores to NCAA. Enter

code 9999.oOfficial transcripts must be sent to NCAA

oDec 5th – NCAA Parent NightBranham @ 6:30 pm in the Cafeteria

HOW TO REGISTER ON TO NAVIANCE

www.connection.naviance.com/branham

E-mail: 5*****@my.cuhsd.orgPassword: c@mpbe11

2. Click here if you forgot your password.

CREATING A COLLEGE LIST

Start by clicking the college tab

COLLEGES I’M APPLYING TO

Keep this list accurate, as counselors and teachers will use it to submit letters of recommendation, transcripts, and all other documents.

IF YOU ARE APPLYING TO ANY PRIVATE SCHOOL…CREATE AN ACCOUNT THROUGH

COMMON APP FIRST

Do this first on Common App

Match the email address that you chose for the Common App account

WHERE TO FIND BRAG SHEET

1. Click on the About Me tab

2. Click on Brag Sheet

MY COLLEGES

Start your college search by clicking on colleges I’m thinking about. Once you are ready to apply, move the schools to colleges I’m applying to. Keep in mind that Naviance is NOT an Application tool, rather it is a Management tool. You will still need to apply to the colleges through specific websites such

as www.csumentor.edu, www.universityofcalifornia/apply, www.commonapp.org

You can search for colleges based on your own set of criteria i.e. location, size, sports, religious affiliation, etc.

Find scholarships by clicking on National Scholarship Search

IMPORTANT DATES FOR BRANHAM STUDENTS

Bay Area College Fair @ Independence High School September 28th

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Financial Aid NightOctober 11, 20166:30 pm – 7:30 pm Branham Cafeteria

Cash for CollegeOctober 25, 20165:00 pm – 8:00 pmBranham Cafeteria

www.collegeweeklive.comAll Access Colleges- Over 100+ colleges and universities. Thursday, Oct 6, 2016 (Free and interactive)

COLLEGE REP VISITS TO BRANHAM

• 9/22 at 9:45 am Paul Mitchell• 9/29 at 9:45 am Western Oregon• 10/04 at 9:45 am USC• 10/06 at 9:45 am SJSU (tentative)• 10/10 at 12:10 pm Hawaii Pacific• 10/14 at 9:45 am UCSC• 10/24 at 12:10 pm William Jessup• 10/25 at 9:45 am Colorado State• 11/01 at 10:00 am University of Connecticut• 11/18 at 9:45 am CSU Eastbay

RESOURCES• UC Admissions website:

www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/

• Comprehensive review: http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/freshman/how-applications-reviewed

• Admissions index: http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/freshman/california-residents/admissions-index/

• ELC student and parent information: http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/freshman/california-residents/local-path/

• Recommended Subject Tests: http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/freshman/requirements/examination-requirement/SAT-subject-tests/

• “a-g” Guide website for detailed information on online courses: https://hs-articulation.ucop.edu/agcourselist#/list/search/all

QUESTIONS?

• Contact Guidance Advisors• Loan Hong: lly@cuhsd.org• Danielle Morrella: dmorrella@cuhsd.org• Joyce Davis: jdavis@cuhsd.org