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YOUR DAUGHTER IS GOING TO COLLEGE!!!!!!!!!!! A snapshot of colleges in the past, present and how to prepare for them in the future
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YOUR DAUGHTER IS GOING TO COLLEGE!!!!!!!!!!! A snapshot of colleges in the past, present and how to
prepare for them in the future
Welcome to the Crazy Roller Coaster Ride called…College
The World of High School and CollegeAnna Maria Vaccaro
Guidance Director
Immaculate Conception Academy
College Board
ACT, Inc.
21st Century (preschool-8th)
UC San Francisco (post secondary)
Thurgood Marshall Academic High School
Skyline College
• Impaction was at a minimal
1996
• Expansion spreads in UC and CSU system
2007
• Cuts are felt throughout the system
2010
• Costs are going up, competition is going and your daughter is STILL GOING TO COLLEGE!!
What’s up ahead….
FRESHMEN ADMISSION PROFILE FOR 2010
UC Admit Rate GPA
ACT Composite
SAT CR
SAT Math
SAT Writing
UC Berkeley 25.80% 4.15 30 672 700 688
UC Davis 46.40% 3.99 28 620 656 632
UC Irvine 45.50% 3.99 27 605 650 622
UCLA 22.80% 4.14 30 660 697 678
UC Merced 89.60% 3.55 24 540 567 546
UC Riverside 78.20% 3.62 24 542 582 551
UC San Diego 38.10% 4.07 29 639 684 657UC Santa Barbara 45.50% 3.98 28 616 643 628
UC Santa Cruz 64.40% 3.76 26 590 611 598
FRESHMEN ADMISSION AVERAGE SCORES FOR FALL 2010
FRESHMEN
CSU'S ACT SAT CR + M GPACSU Bakersfield 20 920 2.9CSU Channel Island 21 1003 3.24CSU Chico* 24 1068 3.4CSU Dominguez Hills 18 890 3.23CSU East Bay 19 1000 3.1CSU Fresno* 19.64 945 3.28CSU Fullerton* 997 3.19CSU Long Beach** 24 1100 3.6CSU Los Angeles* 21 949 3.32CSU Monterey Bay* 21 981 3.09CSU Pomona* 24 1121 3.57CSU Sacramento* 21 956 3.19CSU San Bernadino* 912 3.19San Diego State** 1148 3.78CSU San Marcos* 22 1011 3.35CSU Stanislaus 20840-1070 3.22
What does the score mean?
Get good study habits NOW
What Your Daughter Can Do NOW….
Fastweb.com
Californiacolleges.edu
Collegeweeklive.com
GET INVOLVED
Stanford High School College….take courses at Stanford
University and build up your college and high school resume.
Open to all grade levels…check it out @
Summer.stanford.edu/highschool
Enrichment for YOU!!!!
CHECK IT OUT….
ENRICH YOUR LIFE !!!!
12:36:22 AM
TECHNOVATION CHALLENGE
9 Week all – girl course
Build your own mobile app prototype
Apply Now!!
www.technovationchallenge.org
Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy
Paid $$ Community Group InternWork at Crissy Field to take care of
our parks and our world!!
Contact: Park Ranger Eddie Arias – [email protected] or
415-561-2818
Enrichment for YOU!!!!
CHECK IT OUT….
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Enrichment for YOU!!!!
Brava! for Women in the Arts is a professional arts organization
committed to producing, presenting and cultivating live art
celebrating the intersection of feminism and multiculturalism that ignites social changes and
builds community.
Brava Theatre
www.brava.org
Volunteer and make a DIFFERENCEKEEN affiliates are opening doors to
new athletes and volunteers. KEEN affiliates will develop and run their
own programs, meeting the needs of athletes with autism and volunteers in their own communities under the
direction of their own parents, volunteers and community members.
Keen Volunteer Forms available
in the Guidance Center
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Project SEED is a dynamic nonprofit organization that works
in partnership with school districts, universities and
corporations. Founded in 1963 with the goal of using
mathematics to increase the educational options of urban
youth, the program is still on the cutting edge.
ENRICHMENT FOR YOU!!
S e e C h e m i s t r y Te a c h e r o r G u i d a n c e
C o u n s e l o r f o r m o r e d e t a i l s
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Enrich your LIFE!
NASA SHARP (Summer High School Apprenticeship Research Program)
NASA SHARP is for high school students (current sophomores and juniors) interested in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). NASA SHARP consists of two components, a commuter and a residential component.
HOMEPAGE: homepage www.nasasharp.com
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Middle School Enrichment Programs
Jr. Summer Discovey UCB ATDP M.I.T.
UCLA /Georgetown Univ
Oasis for Girls Fools Fury
ACT Theatre College Track
More Progra
ms
Enrichment Programs for Middle School Students Summer Bridge:
www.sfuhs.org/summerbridge
Aim High: www.aimhigh.org
Magis: www.siprep.org/magis
ATDP: www-atdp.berkeley.edu
Stanford: epgy.stanford.edu/summer/middleschoolprogram
COSMOS: www.ucop.edu/cosmos
UC Berkeley: www.asaprograms.com/programs/precollege-berkeley.asp
Educational Unlimited: www.educationunlimited.com
Picture This…Your Daughter at a school where she will ….
THRIVE
BE INSPIRED
FEEL LIKE A WINNER!!
Give them that extra support….. Homework Resources
Online student helpExplore interesting subjects or look for resources to help with school projects and coursework in this collection of government websites.
Free homework information portal featuring the k-12 homework related sites together with editorial comments.
Howstuffworks.com is recognized as a good source for clear, reliable explanations of how things actually work, this website helps demystify the world around us.
Coolmath.com was created by a former teacher and graphic designer, this site provides math lessons, games and puzzles.
Encyclopedia SmithsonianHelps answer frequently asked questions about subjects from art to zoology.
Factmonster.com delivers an online almanac, dictionary, encyclopedia and homework center all on one site.
How-to-study.com is a global resource for free information on study skills, study strategies and study aids.
Google Directory - Homework Help SearchIntegrates Google's sophisticated search technology with Open Directory pages to create a useful tool for finding information on the web.
SAT strategies and web games to help students be successful in examinations.
Internet Public Library General information about all subject matters
National Geographic Learn about the world and culture through the eyes of National Geographic
Great the EnvironmentDiscoverySchool.com — Student's GuideProvides tools to help students study, games to challenge their mind, and tons of great clip art to use. In addition, there are nearly a dozen learning adventures that let students explore everything from Ancient Egypt to the International Space Station.
MSN Encarta — Homework HelpProvides help with homework and tips and articles for research.
Scholastic — Homework HubThe largest publisher of children's books offers tips and guides for activities such as researching, writing, and test taking.
Tip-O-Matic Receive tips and pointers on how to develop an essay.
Class Brain Various topics and resources for students.
Education World ®: Students: Study Skills & Homework HelpVirtual High Schools: Part 2 New Programs Meet New Needs ... A great list of study skills resources from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Webmath - Offers interactive homework help in pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, statistics, and real world math.
GoMath - Online math tutoring service designed primarily for preparation for the SAT. Includes e-mail help within 24 hours, interactive quizzes and games, and help organized by topic.
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Schedule
Quiet Work Area
Fun and
Family Time
Work Smarte
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THEMES & QUICK STYLES
Get Informed• Use the Internet for useful information• Seek out assistance with educational
programs
Keep Your Options OPEN• There is not one perfect “fit” but “best
fit”• Look broadly and investigate
• Facebook * Rate Your Professor *Visiting
LISTEN• HEAR WHAT YOUR DAUGHTER IS SAYING
AND• NOT SAYING• Be involved in her life and school life!!!
WEBSITES YOU NEED TO KNOW…
www.fafsa.ed.gov• www.californiacolleges.edu
www.collegeweeklive.com• www.fastweb.com
www.collegeboard.com• www.actstudent.org
www.college.gov• www.calgrants.org
www.assist.org• www.ucop.edu/doorways
Why 4Caster now?
Prepare your daughter
For her to understand what you can contribute
What she needs to provide with merit scholarships and CA grants
Help you to plan accordinglyLearn what they look at Invest in savings plans like 529 plans
Begin to understand the college financial aid processKnow your EFC Be familiar with the form
Community Leadership is HUGE!Middle School Scholarships
www.scholarshipfund.org (money for private schools)
Veteran’s of Foreign Wars www.barronprize.org (Gloria Barron Prize for
Young Heroes – starting age 8) www.kohlscorporation.com (Kohl’s Kids Who Care-
starting age 6) www.statefarm.com (State Farm Good Neighbor
Service – Learning - starting age 5) www.afpnet.org (William Simms Award for
Outstanding Youth In Philanthropy - starting age 5)
www.youthventure.org/ysa (starting age 12) www.prudential.com/spirit (Prudential offers an
award for Outstanding Community Service
Planning Ahead….
Start thinking about reasons for attending school and why they need to do their best
Join/continue extracurricular activities
Attend summer camp at a program to experience various subjects, careers and opportunities
Continue/start saving for college
Research their interest and ask questions, ask questions
Meet with school counselor /mentor to
Helpful hints for you as parents
Encourage and organize your daughters study habits
Help your daughters to think “outside of the box”
Start saving and planning NOW!!
Shop around for the “best fit” high school that will ensure her success in college
Take advantage of programs and resources for your daughter
YOU ARE YOUR DAUGTHER’S BIGGEST ADVOCATE!!
The college journey can be stressful and FUN!!!!
Your daughters can be superheroes… Support from home Resources from
school: workshops, counseling and communicating with teachers
Applying to all the opportunities available to them…
THEY ARE Wonder Women!!!
