Navigating Post-High School Planning and College Admissions Process at Canyon Crest Academy

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Navigating post-high school planning and the college admissions process at Canyon Crest Academy involves staying informed about upcoming events, creating a college list, understanding admission processes for community colleges, CSU, UC, private, and out-of-state universities, and familiarizing oneself with common application details, letter of recommendation procedures, official transcripts, and college entrance testing. Resources available include counseling and college career center newsletters, Aeries for monitoring grades and graduation status, daily bulletin, CTE pathways, CCA website, and calendar. Upcoming events include financial aid night, application workshops, common app support, and community college workshops. It's important to remember that there's no magic formula for college admissions, and colleges look for various criteria each year.


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  1. CANYON CREST ACADEMY 2018-2019 12thGrade Presentation NAVIGATING POST-HIGH SCHOOL PLANNING AND THE COLLEGE ADMISSIONS PROCESS

  2. 2018-2019 Counseling Department Ashley Bahner Layne DeLorme Holly Austin April Maniscalco Rebecca Erquitt Sarah Djernes (sub: Escely Marr) Student Last Names A - Ci Student Last Names Cl - Gri Student Last Names Gro- Led Student Last Names Lee O Student Last Names Student Last Names St Z P- Sp Please contact your alpha-counselor for individual questions. Email is often the fastest method for setting up a student appointment. Students can also come during walk-in hours for quick questions (before school, lunch, after school.) Darlene Burton College & Career Center Coordinator Mon.-Thurs. 11:05 am - 3:15 pm, Fri. 11:05 am - 2:00 pm Nancy Benbow CCA Registrar

  3. Agenda Staying Informed & Upcoming Events Creating a College List Community College Admission CSU and UC Admission (In State, Public Schools) Private & Out-of-State University Admission Common Application Details Letter of Recommendation Procedures & FERPA Official Transcripts College Entrance Testing FInal College Application Tips and Advice

  4. Resources & Staying Informed Counseling, College & Career Center Newsletter Aeries (Monitor your grades & graduation status!) Daily Bulletin CTE Pathways CCA website & CCA Calendar 12th Grade Page You will find: College Search Tools, Common App Screenshots, FAQ Sheets, Upcoming Events

  5. Upcoming Events at CCA EVENT DATE Sept. 25 TIME LOCATION Proscenium Theatre Financial Aid Night 6-7 PM College & Career Center (One session only, attend SECOND.) CSU Application Workshop Oct. 3 (Late Start) Oct. 3 (Late Start) 8:45 9:20 Proscenium Theatre (*Attend UC session FIRST if you want CSU and UC both.) UC Application Workshop 8 8:40 8:45 9:20 Learning Commons & Proscenium Theatre (Alternate between two sessions Essay Workshop and Common App online support.) Common App Workshop Oct. 17 (Late start) 8 9:20 TBD with Mira Costa students and/or representatives. Community College Workshop TBD Spring 19 College Representative visits to the College & Career Center are on- going and can be found on the College Visits tab on the Counseling Website & the Daily Bulletin.

  6. College Admissions Reminders There is no magic formula for getting into colleges. No single factor is the reason why a particular student is admitted. The college is looking to fit its own criteria each year. Colleges receive more applications than available spaces, so even highly qualified applicants may be denied. Not being admitted is not a reflection of an applicant s worth or ability nor is it a prediction of future success. Suggestions to minimize stress and increase success: Apply to colleges that are a good fit for you in multiple ways. Use a calendar or spreadsheet to set goals and alerts for deadlines. Utilize the many resources available to you ask questions! Take care of yourself take breaks and don t compare yourself to friends.

  7. Creating & Finalizing a College List What ranks as most important to you? Use multiple factors: Personal Fit: Majors, Location, Size, Campus Life/Activities Academic Fit: Admissions Rates, Freshman Student Profile Financial Fit: Cost, Scholarship Opportunities, Travel Expenses Your List Should Mostly Include: Safety Schools Well exceeds admission requirements Match Schools Meets or exceeds admission requirements & costs And a few Reach Schools - Admission is very competitive regardless of student preparation (historically low admission rates less than 25%), student does not meet or exceed requirements, or the costs exceeds your college budget Use college websites and search tools to research admission criteria and acceptance rates.

  8. Creating & Finalizing a College List For impacted or competitive majors, plan to have significantly more safety schools. Research each college to find out: Can you choose an alternate major for consideration if not selected for first choice? Keep your list manageable (8-10) and focus on what is right for you. Applications involve many specific steps and each item must be done carefully. Example: If you were applying as an Engineering Major at Ohio State, they will only consider Engineering applications received by November 1. Fees range from $45-$90 and applying to a large number of schools can be time-consuming and expensive.

  9. Community College Helpful Hints: CA Community Colleges High school diploma to enroll SAT/ACT not required Complete Mira Costa College application & attend Matriculation Day in spring term (later deadlines than 4-year universities) Students who are not admitted to their first choice college or do not receive sufficient financial aid may attend and transfer with higher acceptance rates. Benefits: Smaller class sizes Lower costs Allows time to take general ed. requirements before choosing a major Preparatory career programs like culinary arts, cosmetology or audio tech. Can earn professional certificates, associate degrees and/or participate in transfer programs, including the UC TAG.

  10. Cal State Universities (CSU) Application Tips 23 CSU campuses - Apply broadly! Open October 1 November 30 Attend the CSU application workshop at CCA on October 3 Use your transcript to enter College Preparatory (P, HP, or AP) courses. Each transcript grade = semester (fall/spring) grade. Official transcript not required at the time of application unless a campus or program specifically requests it. Read all instructions and emails. Input grades without plus/minus signs Don t forget to enter all 12thgrade classes Admission Fulfill the minimum GPA requirement (2.5 CSU GPA) and A-G subject requirements Can view on Aeries under Test Scores College Entrance Req s. Submit scores for ACT or SAT (CSU does not require the Writing scores from SAT or ACT.) Use SAT code 3594 to send scores to all CSUs (or choose one campus and they will share your scores with any you apply to.) Send official ACT scores to one CSU and all campuses will share with each other. Determined by an eligibility index

  11. University of California (UC) Application Tips 9 UC campuses - Apply broadly and review options for selecting majors. Example: Some schools only allow ONE major selection; others will consider you for a back-up choice if your first major is impacted. Application is open now to fill out; can submit Nov 1- 30, 2018 Attend the UC application workshop at CCA on October 3 Use your transcript to self-report College Preparatory (P, HP, or AP) courses. Each transcript grade = semester (fall/spring) grade. Official transcript not required at the time of application unless a campus or program specifically requests it. Read all instructions and emails. Input grades without plus/minus signs Don t forget to enter all 12thgrade classes Complete the scholarship information within the UC application.

  12. University of California (UC) Admission Fulfill the minimum GPA requirement (3.0 UC GPA) and A-G subject requirements Can view on Aeries under Test Scores College Entrance Reqs. Submit scores for SAT or ACT WITH WRITING If official SAT or ACT scores are sent to one UC campus, they will share with other campuses to which you apply. SAT Subject exams are not required but may be submitted if they add value. Visit the UC website for more information on recommendations based on campus and major. Determined by Admission Index & Comprehensive Review. All campuses use the same 14 factors to evaluate applications but may apply them differently and make admission decisions independently. Be sure to review the process of each campus.

  13. Private & Out-of-State University Admission Private and Out of State Universities vary on requirements and application portals Examples: Common App, Coalition App, ApplyTexas, etc. Many use a holistic review Extracurricular activities, portfolios, auditions and letters of recommendations play a more significant role. The most used application portal for private schools is Common Application! More than 750 colleges use this portal If a school offers multiple options, we recommend selecting Common App.

  14. Application Types & Deadlines Details Type of Application Binding? Regular Decision (RD) No. Due Nov. 30 - Feb. 1. Most students should use Regular Decision. Priority Deadline No. Earlier than RD, often used to screen for scholarships along with application review. Rolling Admissions No. Accepts applicants anytime throughout the cycle. Often will provide a decision within 4-8 weeks of a completed app. Early Action (EA) No. Due Oct. 15 Nov. 15. Receive decision back earlier than RD pool of applicants. Single Choice/ Restrictive Early Action No. Often due Nov. 1. Choose only one campus to apply with early deadline; all others must be RD applications. Early Decision (ED) YES. BINDING AGREEMENT. Usually Oct. 15 Nov. 15th deadline. If accepted, student is required to attend. Parent, student, and counselor signs contract before submitting. Can apply to other schools non-binding, but only one Early Decision. Drawbacks & Benefits of Early Applications

  15. Common Application Application Tips: List CCA classes as semester courses/credits. Use the Common App High School Details for filling out the School Details Examples: Class Size, CEEB number, School Address, etc. Look at CCA College Application FAQ's on 12thGrade Page for most common questions Examples: Inputting Calc 3/Linear Alg (for SDSU), Number of credits per class, etc. Personal essays and additional supplemental materials Supplements - Please follow the instructions for each college as these have varying requirements and steps. Example: Submit Common App, but then a new portal is opened for you to submit portfolio items. Make sure your essays are proofread. Common App Essay goes to ALL schools do not list one particular school name. Supplemental questions can be personalized to each school.

  16. Common Application STEP ONE: Create a Common Application account via commonapp.org. Begin by filling out your personal and school information. Common App has Instructional Videos that walk you through EVERY SECTION watch them! STEP TWO: Add Colleges to your list via the application. STEP THREE: Research each college to find out: How many & what types of letters of recommendation do they require? (See photo.) Do they request any specific subject teachers based on your planned major? Use Common App tools, university website, or email the admissions representatives. Ask teachers IN PERSON for a letter (only once you know a letter is required for at least one or more of your schools.)

  17. Common Application STEP FOUR: Add Recommenders to your application. - Teachers (core academic subjects) will submit an evaluation form and a letter of recommendation via Common App - Counselors will submit a transcript, evaluation form and a letter of recommendation - Other Recommenders could be an arts teacher, coach, employer, etc. 17

  18. Requesting a Teacher or Counselor Recommendation Via Common App 1. Ask in person first. 2. Complete the Brag Packet. Email the Brag Packet to your recommender and confirm whether they would like any other materials (resume, sample of work, etc.) 3. Invite teachers and/or counselor via Common App. 4. Within one day of inviting recommenders online, give a personalized, signed FERPA form for each recommender. Hand this to your recommenders in person. 5. After letters have been submitted, prepare a thank you note for each recommender. 18

  19. CCA FERPA guidelines: 1. Confirm that the colleges to which you are applying REQUIRE/ACCEPT letters of recommendation. Common App Schools: 2. Complete the Brag Packet and finalize your college list before turning in the CCA FERPA. Non-Common App: Be SPECIFIC on Method of Delivery. Are we mailing it? Email link? Provide stamped, pre-addressed envelope or needed forms/links. 3. Start list with earliest college deadline. 4. Complete your name, staff name and signatures in pen. Waiving rights? It is student choice. Some colleges will not give as much weight to non-confidential letters. Some staff will not prepare letters if not waived. Deadlines to Turn in FERPA: Early application deadlines (any October and/or Nov.) - Sept. 28 Regular Admission - Oct. 31 UC and CSU campuses should NOT be on this list. They do not take Letters of Rec. with initial application.

  20. Official Transcripts Review the transcript to confirm that all information is accurate including legal name and birth date. For any official transcripts requested by colleges: Common App: Counselor will upload within school portal Non-Common App Private/Out of State Colleges: Students can order official transcripts from the CCA Registrar in person or order online via Parchment. Allow 24-48 hours processing time. If application has a counselor portal, counselor may be able to upload. List on FERPA. Off campus classes: Students must have an Off Campus Course form on file with the registrar and be completed by Friday, May 31, 2019 to be posted to the 12th grade transcript before final transcripts. For off-campus classes that are not posted to the CCA transcript, you must contact the other school to have a transcript sent to colleges directly from their institution. All final transcripts in June must be ordered from the CCA Registrar to be mailed to the college you will be attending.

  21. Transcript p= college prep/CSU-UC a-g Note: Each college determines which GPA to use for admission and it is the student s responsibility to use the appropriate GPA per the application instructions. o GPA is on a 4.0 scale. o SDUHSD does not rank students. o Cumulative GPA means 9-12 GPA at the time of application. Total GPA 9 -12: Includes every course taken in grades 9-12. Acad. GPA 9-12: Includes all courses taken in 9-12, except PE, Peer Tutor/TA and courses graded with a Pass/Fail. Acad. GPA 10-12: Includes all courses taken in 10 -12, except PE, Peer Tutor/TA and courses graded with a Pass/Fail.

  22. Do Colleges Care About Senior Classes and Grades? Absolutely! They expect to see performance that indicates students are ready to succeed in college-level coursework. Students will include all 12thgrade courses (1stand 2nd term) in applications. Colleges do not have a preference related to terms. Some colleges will also require mid-year reports and transcripts at the end of first term. A college can withdraw an offer of admission when courses change or grades drop significantly over the course of the senior year. For many colleges this includes a D or F grade in any course. If classes change after an application is submitted a student must notify the college(s). We recommend contacting colleges directly before changing courses.

  23. College Entrance Testing SAT or Subject Test Date Registration Date Late Registration Date Additional Fee Applies October 6, 2018 September 26, 2018 PASSED November 3, 2018 October 5, 2018 October 24, 2018 December 1, 2018 November 2, 2018 November 20, 2018 ACT Test Date Registration Date Late Registration Date Additional Fee Applies October 27, 2018 Sept. 28, 2018 October 14, 2018 December 8, 2018 November 2, 2018 November 19, 2018 December test administrations are usually the last dates accepted by most colleges for regular decision; September & October for Early applications. Check with each college individually. Register and send scores at www.collegeboard.org for the SAT and www.act.org for the ACT. AP, SAT and ACT scores must be ordered directly from College Board and ACT. Some schools accept Self-Reported SAT and ACT Scores. Check with each college individually. www.fairtest.org: A resource with a list of colleges and universities that do not require the ACT or SAT for admission.

  24. Personal Statements/Essays Personal statements should be crafted in the students own voice, using concrete examples to support the points made. The statement is presenting an overall picture that cannot be found elsewhere in the application. Do not just repeat information that is already included, such as listing extracurricular activities. Save all work & ask multiple people to proofread. Don t force your UC Personal Insight Questions into a Common App prompt or vice versa. You must answer each question specifically; readers will notice if it seems off. Some further resources: https://www.nacacfairs.org/learn/apply/EssayTips/ https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-in/essays/tips-for-writing-an-effective- application-essay-college-admissions 24

  25. Costs & Financial Aid Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Open October 1, 2018 (recommended to submit by March 1, 2019 for maximum consideration of state aid.) First come, first serve. When funds are depleted, no more awards are given out. 2018-2019 - CSS/Financial Aid Profile used by many institutions to award institutional financial aid, becomes available to families on Oct. 1, 2018 Confirm whether any of your colleges require it Connect with College Financial Aid Offices & Applications Private Scholarships Resources including net costs and calculators: College Board College Navigator

  26. Final Thoughts Use an appropriate email account specifically for college applications. Create folders in your inbox for each college, read everything thoroughly and save! Save all application usernames and passwords. Communication to admissions reps should come from the STUDENT, not the parent. Emails or phone calls should be professional and respectful of their time. If you feel stressed out, take time to participate in one of your favorite activities, take a break, or ask for help. Give teachers and counselors adequate time to complete a letter of recommendation (three weeks). You will likely not receive a letter after the set deadlines or with only several days notice. Students with questions can come in during Counseling walk-in periods (before/after school, lunch) every day. For longer questions, email for an appointment time! Be kind (and ethical) to each other and yourselves. It s an exciting time!

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