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PHS Counseling
Jesse Luna A-ErLauren Whitfield Es-LaBlanca Arreguin Le-RaJerilyn Padua Reyes Re-Z
Email: first initial last name @powayusd.com
Overview
Counselors as a ResourceCollege Application ProcessLetter of Recommendation ProcessTranscript Requests/Test ScoresFinancial Aid/ScholarshipsSenior Calendar: Month by Month
Counselors as a Resource
Support students in their post secondary plans throughout senior year
Student open office hours at break/lunch/after school or by appointment
Information disseminated through the PHS website, E-weekly updates, mail, and daily announcements
Workshops to support post high school plansSenior class visits
Transcript Review
How to read a six semester transcriptCredit deficiency plansCAHSEE230 credits to “walk the line”Repeating a class
What should I be doing now?
Finalize 3 Tiered List of Colleges
Reach (1-2)
Probable (2-4)
Safe (2-3)
Admission rates Average GPA/test
scores Comprehensive review
factors Freshman profiles from
previous years Reference books in
Titan Center Online statistics
CSU System Applications
Application Window: 10/1 – 11/30
Admission factors: G.P.A./ SAT or ACT NO LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION or TRANSCRIPT
UC System Applications
Application Window Opens: 08/1 – 11/30
Submission Window: 11/01-11/30
Required: Personal Statement
SAT or ACT with writing
SAT II (Optional)
NO LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION or TRANSCRIPT
New UC Math Rule
Fall 2015 applicants and thereafter: All applicants must complete a Geometry course. The omission of Geometry cannot be validated by a higher level math course.
Recommended: If you took Geometry in Middle School- contact our Registrar (Mrs. Gutkowski) to obtain the “Student Request to ADD 8th Grade Course to HS Transcript” form.
Common Application
Over 500 private colleges are Common Application members
Complete 1 application for all schoolsApplication includes:
First year application Secondary School Report 2 Academic Teacher Evaluations Mid-Year Report Transcript Final Report
www.commonapp.org
Other Private Colleges
Review college website(s) to identify application requirements and deadlines
Many require a letter of recommendation
Letter of Rec Process
All of the following documents MUST be completed and turned into your counselor for a letter to be written.
Step 1: FERPA Waiver
Step 2: College Information Form Step 3: Personal Information Form Step 4: Parent Brag Sheet Step 5: Teacher Input Forms Step 6: Purchase Official Transcript Step 7: Resume/Extracurricular Log (Optional)
Transcripts
For any Common Application and/or SENDedu schools you are applying to, pay for your transcript at the PHS Finance Office and bring the receipt to your counselor.
For all other colleges (non Common Application schools), order and send your transcript via www.parchment.com.
The cost is $5 per transcript
Test Scores
SAT/SAT II/AP/ scores need to be sent electronically www.collegeboard.org
ACT www.actstudent.org
NOTE: UC’s and CSU’s DO NOT require a transcript as part of the initial application
Transcripts MAY be requested by the college after the student has submitted their application
Financial Aid & Scholarships
FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid Work Study, Student/Parent Loans, Pell Grants Easily Accessible: Whole process completed online
Research scholarship opportunities throughout senior year
PHS Counseling Office: Scholarship Deadline Log
Attend Financial Aid Night: Thursday, January 8th 2015 @ 6:00 p.m. (RBHS-PAC)
NCAA (College Athletics)
Registration Checklist: Below is a list of items you may want to have prepared prior to beginning your registration with the NCAA Eligibility Center.
Valid Email Address Personal Information Education History/Test Scores Sports Participation History Payment (registration fee is $70)
www. eligibilitycenter.org
September
Register for SAT/SAT II Subject Tests/ACT CSU/UC: December last test date for seniors; October for
select campuses including SDSU and Cal Poly, SLO
Send SAT/ACT scores to colleges
Request Letters of Recommendation for private colleges
Attend Common App Workshop: Thurs. Sept 25th @ 2:15 in the Titan Center
OctoberPalomar College Information Session
Thurs. Oct 9th (2:15p.m.)
Attend UC/CSU Application Workshops University of California: Thurs. Oct 16th (2:15 p.m.) California State University: Tues. Oct 21st (2:35 p.m.)
Begin submitting CSU applications online
Early Decision/Early Action applications typically due November 1st
Request Letters of Recommendation by November 1st
November
CSU/UC applications due by November 30th
College Application Support Monday, Nov 17th from 1:35-2:35 p.m. in the
Library
Last chance to register for December SAT/SAT II/ACT
December/January
ASVAB: December 9th at 7:30 a.m. (Room K-1)
Establish Personal Identification Number (PIN) at www.fafsa.ed.gov
FAFSA Application Window: 1/1 – 3/2
Attend Financial Aid Night: 1/8 @ RBHS (PAC)
Avoid “senioritis” and “dumbing down” student schedule. College acceptances are PROVISIONAL!
February/March
Send official transcripts (if requested by university)
GPA verification for Cal Grant sent automatically by PHS Registrar
CSU/UC acceptance letters arrive by March 31st
Apply to Community College and take Community College EAP assessment tests
Community College Mini Fair: February 2015
April
Visit colleges you have been accepted to
Financial Aid award letters arrive
Return Student Intent to Register (SIR) by May 1st with tuition deposit
Research housing IMMEDIATELY
May/June
Take AP Exams
Request a final transcript at www.parchment.com be sent to college you will attend
GRADUATION!! Class of 2015
Workshops
*In the Titan Center afterschool
Common Application Workshop* Thursday, September 25th
Palomar Community College Information Session* Thursday, October 9th
University Of California Application Workshop* Thursday, October 16th
California State University Application Workshop* Thursday, October 21st
College Application Support Monday, November 17th (in the Library)