The King’s Academy: The King’s Academy Senior Parent College Night September 6, 2007


College and Academic Center Staff : College and Academic Center Staff Lorry Gordon - Academic Counselor Anita Katter - College Counselor Becky Threewitt - College Counselor Doreen Heenk - Student Support Services Director Aurora Cabrera - Academic Center Supervisor Bob Kellogg – Guidance Department Lead


Important Dates: Important Dates September 25: Mini Christian College Fair @ TKA in Quad 2:15-4:00 p.m. October 1: CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE filing period begins (www.collegeboard.com) November 2: Financial Aid Night @ TKA at 7:30pm in the W building December 1: Last SAT testing date accepted by California Public Universities (UC & CSU) January 1: FAFSA filing period begins (www.fafsa.ed.gov) May 1: Universal Deadline for Intent to Register


California Community Collegewww.cccco.edu: California Community College www.cccco.edu Vocational programs AA Degree or Occupational Certificate Transfer program to U.C. and C.S.U. Over 2.5 million students 109 Campuses Estimated Total Annual Cost: $600 for fees and $1,250 for books and supplies Map of locations on Page 48 of Life After High School


California Community College Minimum Entrance Requirements : California Community College Minimum Entrance Requirements Open to all California residents Must be 18 or older or have signed release from high school. No entrance exams Highly recommend researching & selecting a UC or CSU you are planning to transfer to before you begin course work a Community College. www.assist.org Think “Mapquest” between UC,CSU, & CC’s.


University of California (UC): University of California (UC) Map of locations on Page 55 of Life after High School UC Los Angeles UC Berkeley UC Irvine UC Riverside UC Santa Barbara UC Santa Cruz UC Davis UC Merced UC San Diego UC San Francisco (graduate only)


University of California (UC)www.ucop.edu/pathways: University of California (UC) www.ucop.edu/pathways Strong emphasis on graduate program World-class research in Sciences and Humanities Over 208,000 students 10 Campuses Estimated Total Annual Cost: $23,000


University of California (UC)Minimum Entrance Requirements: University of California (UC) Minimum Entrance Requirements Top 12.5% academically of high school graduates statewide. Completed 15 UC prescribed high school courses (a-g list). SAT or ACT and two SAT subject tests (last SAT date accepted is December 1st). Personal Statement included on application. No secondary school recommendation required.


University of California (UC): Gather your information Research your major options: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/openmajors Apply broadly Pick an e-mail address and stick with it Take an online virtual tour: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/apptour Pursue all potential scholarships: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/scholarships University of California (UC)


University of California (UC): University of California (UC) Application Checklist www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply Have the following ready: Written, proofed Personal Statement in an MS Word document High School transcript Test scores Activities and awards (Resume) Annual income (for your parents for 2005-2006) Your Social Security Number Parents’ residency Credit Card


University of California (UC): University of California (UC) Dates & Deadlines October: Online application opens for Fall 2008 November 1-30: Filing period January 1: FAFSA (www.fafsa.ed.gov) March 1: Notification of all admissions decisions begins March 2: FAFSA deadline May 1: Intent to Register statement due


California State Universities (CSU) Map of locations on Page 52 of Life After High School : California State Universities (CSU) Map of locations on Page 52 of Life After High School Cal Poly SLO Cal Poly Pomona CSU, Channel Islands CSU, Chico CSU, Fresno CSU, Fullerton CSU, Humboldt CSU, Long Beach CSU, Los Angeles CSU, Monterey Bay CSU, North Ridge CSU, San Bernadino CSU, Sacramento CSU, San Diego CSU, San Francisco CSU, San Jose CSU, San Marcus CSU, Sonoma CSU, Stanislaus CSU, Bakersfield CSU, Camarillo CSU, Dominguez Hills CSU, East Bay


California State Universities (CSU)www.csumentor.edu: California State Universities (CSU) www.csumentor.edu Emphasizes undergraduate education Education is more technical and hands-on Over 400,000 students 23 Campuses Estimated Total Annual Cost: $15,000


California State Universities (CSU)Minimum Entrance Requirements: California State Universities (CSU) Minimum Entrance Requirements Top 33% academically of high school graduates statewide Completed 15 CSU prescribed courses (a-g list) SAT or ACT No essay required on application No secondary school or teacher recommendation required


California State Universities (CSU): Gather your information Research your major options: www.csumentor.edu Pick an e-mail address and stick with it Take an online virtual tour: Fill out the FAFSA: www.fafsa.ed.gov Pursue all potential scholarships: Contact the financial aid office or scholarship office on your campus of interest. California State Universities (CSU)


California State Universities (CSU)Application Checklist: HAVE THE FOLLOWING READY: High School transcript Test scores (SAT or ACT) Activities and awards Annual income (for your parents for 2005-2006) Your Social Security Number Parents’ residency Credit Card California State Universities (CSU) Application Checklist


California State Universities (CSU) Dates & Deadlines: October 1: Filing period opens November 30: Last day to submit application January 1: FAFSA (www.fafsa.ed.gov) March-April: Notification of all admissions decisions begins March 2: FAFSA deadline May 1: Intent to Register statement due California State Universities (CSU) Dates & Deadlines


Welcome to ECON 101, UC-Style: Welcome to ECON 101, UC-Style


It’s enough to make you dizzy!: It’s enough to make you dizzy!


Independent Colleges & Universities www.aiccu.edu : Independent Colleges & Universities www.aiccu.edu 77 independents in California 100’s more nationwide Costs range from $25,000 & up Most require SAT Reasoning or ACT with Writing Some more selective schools require 2 or more SAT Subject tests


Common Application: Common Application www.commonapp.org Currently accepted at 315 schools Check your colleges for any required supplemental forms at the Common Application website Even if you only have one college that accepts the Common Application, use it.


Common Application : Common Application Application for Undergraduate Admission Secondary School Report (filled out by school counselors) Mid-Year Report (same as above) Two Teacher Evaluations (to be filled out by teachers in academic subjects) Essay 500 words Short Answer 150 words Check online for any supplements required by the college you are applying to.


Independent Colleges & Universities Application Requirements : Independent Colleges & Universities Application Requirements SAT Reasoning or ACT with Writing scores Teacher Recommendations (Academic) Counselor Recommendations or Counselor School Report Essays List of Activities and Achievements (use your résumé) Some require or highly recommend personal interviews All require official transcripts, usually sent with the Counselor School Report Most require Midyear Reports (1st semester senior grades)


Schools That Don’t Accept the Common Application: Schools That Don’t Accept the Common Application Most require an essay, for which they provide the prompt. Go online to the school’s website and download the application. Most require teacher recommendations. Be sure to send your SAT/ACT scores to any schools you plan to apply to. Pay close attention to deadlines!


Secondary School Report Recommendations: Secondary School Report Recommendations Counselor Recommendation Envelope Deadlines for getting recommendations to your college counselors and to teachers:


Deadline Options: Deadline Options Regular Decision – “I am interested, and if accepted, I might want to attend.” Early Action – “I am very interested, and if accepted, I will most likely attend.” Early Decision – “It’s true love, and if accepted, I must attend because it is contractually binding.” Early Action/Single Choice – “I’m very interested, and you’re the one and only school I may apply to early.” (Non-binding)


College Essay Overview: College Essay Overview The college essay is not a stumbling block—it’s an opportunity!


The Effective Essay : The Effective Essay Answers the question! Is well-written (= more than 1 draft). Demonstrates self-awareness. Shows individuality in substance/style. Makes you “come alive” to the admissions committee.


UC ESSAYS: UC ESSAYS Prompt #1: Describe the world you come from – for example, your family, community or school – and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations.  Prompt #2: Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes you proud and how does it relate to the person you are? 1,000 words total


Common Application Essays: Common Application Essays Experience, achievement, risk, or ethical dilemma; its impact on you. Issue; its importance to you. Person; describe influence. Character in fiction, history, or a creative work; explain influence. “Diversity” question. Experience. Topic of your choice. 250 words or more - choose one question:


Common Application Short Answer: Common Application Short Answer Short Answer: 150 words or fewer: Please briefly elaborate on one of your activities (extracurricular, personal activities, or work experience). This answer should add another dimension to your application. Make it interesting, detailed, and specific.


Slide32: “College admission is a match to be made, not a prize to be won.” - Quote?


Slide33: Closing Thoughts