Welcome to Senior College Information Night 2012!

Presented by Kyle Kassebaum, Katie Paulsen, Sheila Souder, & Molly Yasuda, Counselors, and Lisa Neumaier, College & Career Specialist

Please feel free to ask as many questions as possible so we can support the goals of each student.

What You Should be Doing Right Now

Have college list narrowed downRequest letters of recommendation from

counselor and teachers if requiredCheck deadlines and complete applicationBegin writing essaysSign up for SAT and/or ACTInvestigate financial aid and scholarship

opportunities

Naviance Family Connection

Naviance will help students:

Access information about colleges of interest to you

Review profiles and compare yourself to Drake grads

Review the list of college reps visiting Drake this fall

Keep up-to-date with important announcements and scholarship opportunities

Directions for Logging On

Go to www.connection.naviance.com/drake

See Lisa Neumaier with any password issues.

How Parents can use Naviance

Parents were given their own access to Naviance Family Connection last year

Applying to CSU’s

Communication takes place through student portal accounts Applications can be submitted between 10/1 and 11/30 It is your responsibility to send in SAT/ACT scores. The

College Board code for CSU is 3594 Check account regularly (1-2 times a week) for admission

status and if admitted to monitor steps for enrollment If students miss any deadlines they will lose their admissions

spot Maintain the same level eligibility index throughout senior

year or risk offer of admission getting rescinded – no D’s CSU’s do not accept letters of recommendation There will be no early admission decisions for CSU this year

until the Proposition 30 outcome

California State University

CSU con’t.

ELM (Entry-Level Mathematics Test) and EPT (English Placement Test)

Students can take these tests at their local CSU campus

No summer work after high school graduation will be accepted to meet admissions criteria

Any summer courses taken at COM will make you a transfer applicant, not a freshman applicant

Eligibility Index

The Eligibility Index is a combination of test scores & GPA required to meet minimum eligibility requirements

1. (GPA for A-G classes) x 800 + SAT = 2900 or higher2. (GPA for A-G classes) x 200 + (10 x ACT) = 694 or higher

The CSU does not use the SAT Writing score for admission purposes; The ACT Writing score is not considered in the composite score

All SAT & ACT scores are the student’s responsibility to send

For more information on the CSU system: www.calstate.edu

For application to CSU: www.csumentor.edu

Applying to UC’s

University of California

Application opens October 1 and can be submitted November 1-30

Arrange to have official SAT/ACT score reports sent to one UC campus by December 2012

Do not send transcripts to the UC campuses when applying

It is critical to maintain strong grades through senior year

Email is primary source of communication from UC’s

UC does not accept letters of recommendation

2013 UC Freshman Admission Requirements

Coursework

Complete any 11 UC-approved “a-g” courses prior to senior year

Complete all 15-course “a-g” subject pattern by the end of senior year

Courses must be completed with a grade of C or better

2013 UC Freshman Admission Requirements con’t.

Grade Point Average

Minimum 3.00 weighted GPA (for CA residents)

Based on “a-g” courses completed in 10th and 11th grades, including summer courses

Drake’s “a-g” courses can be found at: http://doorways.ucop.edu/list/app/home?execution=els4

Berkeley DAVIS

OV ERA LL A DM IT RAT E : 23% AV ERA G E G PA : 4 . 20 AV ERA G E SAT: 2035 AV ERA G E A CT: 29 .4

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RECOM M ENDED F OR COLLEGE OF CHEM IST RY

A N D ENG INEERING M A J ORS

OVERALL ADMIT RATE: 45%

AVERAGE GPA: 4 .06AVERAGE SAT: 1893AVERAGE ACT: 27 .6

OTHER INFO: NEW SUSTAINABLE

AGRICULTURE AND FOOD SYSTEMS MAJOR

UC Updates

Irvine LOS ANGELES

•OVERALL ADMIT RATE: 38%

AVERAGE GPA: 4 .07

AVERAGE SAT: 1831

AVERAGE ACT: 26 .3

OTHER INFO:NEW

BIOLOGY/EDUCATION MAJOR-“HOW STUDENTS

LEARN SCIENCE”NEW SOFTWARE

ENGINEER MAJOR

OVERALL ADMIT RATE: 19%

AVERAGE GPA: 4 .20 AVERAGE SAT: 2008 AVERAGE ACT: 28 .9

OTHER INFO: NEW MAJOR-HUMAN

BIOLOGY & SOCIETY THREE YEARS OF

HOUSING GUARANTEED SAT SUBJECT TEST HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

FOR SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

UC Updates con’t.

Merced RIVERSIDE

OVERALL ADMIT RATE: 78%

AVERAGE GPA: 3 .56

AVERAGE SAT: 1586

AVERAGE ACT: 22 .1

OTHER INFO:10% OF STUDENTS CAME

FROM REFERRAL POOL6000 STUDENTS

FRESHMAN YEAR HOUSING GUARANTEED

NAIA-4 SPORTS

OVERALL ADMIT RATE: 62%

AVERAGE GPA: 3 .71

AVERAGE SAT: 1701

AVERAGE ACT: 24 .1

OTHER INFO:1000 STUDENTS ON

WAITLIST GIVEN ADMISSIONS OFFERS

NEW MAJOR-CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

UC Updates con’t.

UC Updates con’t.SAN DIEGO SANTA BARBARA

• Overall Admit Rate: 32%• Average GPA: 4.15• Average SAT: 1988• Average ACT: 29

Other Info:• 4 engineering majors are impacted:

Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Aerospace, and Mechanical

• 3-year housing guarantee if all deadlines are met

• Overall Admit Rate: 42%• Average GPA: 4.00• Average SAT: 1892• Average ACT: 27.6

Other Info:• College of Creative Studies requires

supplemental application-selection by faculty

• College of Engineering selection by major

• College of Letter & Science-major not considered in admission except for dance, music, and computer science

UC Updates con’t.

SANTA CRUZ• Overall Admit Rate: 62%• Average GPA: 3.79• Average SAT: 1734• Average ACT: 24.9

• Other Info:• “A university with a conscience”• New majors – Robotics Engineering,

Network Technology, Dance minor

Comprehensive Review Factors:

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

1. Academic GPA in all A-G courses

2. Scores on the ACT with writing or SAT Reasoning

3. Content of and performance in courses beyond minimum A-G requirements

4. Number of and performance in UC-approved honors and AP courses

5. Identified by UC as being ranked in top 9% of class

6. Quality of senior-year schedule

7. Quality of academic performance relative to educational opportunities at high school

Review Factors con’t.

8. Outstanding performance in one or more academic subject areas

9. Outstanding work in one or more special projects in an academic field of study

10. Recent, marked improvement in academic performance

11. Special talents, skills, achievements and awards in a particular field (visual or performing arts, athletics, writing, leadership, etc.…..)

12. Completion of special projects within the high school curriculum or in conjunction with special school event

13. Academic achievement in light of difficult life experiences or special circumstances

14. Location of a student’s secondary school and residence

Applying to Private Colleges & Out of State

Public

Common Application

● We encourage you to waive your right to see the teacher/counselor letter of recommendation

● Invite your counselor and teachers to complete letters of recommendation

● Alert counselor/teachers of any early admission deadlines

● Notify colleges of any change in courses or grade issues

● Your counselor will upload your transcript to the application

● College of Marin transcripts are student’s responsibility to obtain

Private Colleges/Out of State Publics

Some private colleges and all out-of-state public institutions have their own online applications

Visit college websites to find their specific requirements to apply and their application deadlines

Some neighboring states participate in the Western Undergraduate Exchange

Check out www.wue.wiche.edu for more information

Letters of Recommendation

● Adhere to counselor/teacher’s deadlines and alert them to any early application deadlines

● Complete counselor Letter of Recommendation packet online

● Email or give information to counselor/teacher in person

● Parents – your input is greatly appreciated!

Letters of Recommendation con’t.

● Requirements at most private schools

● UC/CSU’s do NOT require letters of recommendation nor accept them

● Schools that ask for only two teacher recommendations want you to send only two teacher letters

Personal Statement/College Essay

● UC prompts available at http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/personal-statement/index.html

● Common application prompts and supplemental essay information available at www.commonapp.org

● Importance of student’s voice - this may be the only time an admission officer gets to know YOU.

Application Workshop Dates

Wed, October 10 10:00 am CSU Application Workshop

Tues, October 16 3:20 pm Common Application Workshop

Fri, October 19 10:00 am CSU Application Workshop

Thurs, November 1 3:20 pm UC Application Workshop

Wed, November 14 2:40 pm Common Application Workshop

Fri, November 16 10:00 am UC Application Workshop

Students are required to bring their social security number and a copy of their transcript to each workshop

College visits still to come . . .

University of Denver, Dominican University of California, University of Redlands, Whittier College, Pomona College, Duke University, USC, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Vanderbilt University, UCSB, University of Puget Sound, Occidental College, California Institute of the Arts, Willamette University, Kenyon College, Carleton College, Boston University, Quest University Canada, Vassar College, Haverford College, Chico State University, Colorado College, Connecticut College, Southern Oregon University, Goucher College, Warren Wilson College, University of Washington, University of Colorado @Boulder, Western Washington University, Lewis & Clark College, Eckerd College, Evergreen State College, Whitman College, Sarah Lawrence College, Santa Fe University of Art & Design

The list changes regularly . . . So check Naviance or the College Rep binder often

After Submitting Applications

Pay attention to all communications from colleges and follow their instructions re: portals, etc.

Only pay a deposit at one collegeRequest final transcript to be sent to only one

collegeMaintain same level of academics – finish

strong!It is very important to complete your Senior

Survey in May

Financial Aid Workshop Date

Please come to our Financial Aid Workshop on:

November 29, 2012More details to come

Community College

The process for applying to a community college takes place in the spring of your senior year

Placement tests are required prior to registering for classes at a community college

Both College of Marin and Santa Rosa Junior College will visit Drake in the spring for an Orientation and to administer placement tests. Dates TBA.

Drake’s Counseling Staff:

Jolie Jacobs, Counseling Secretary & Registrar

Kyle Kassebaum, Counselor

Lisa Neumaier, College & Career Specialist

Katie Paulsen, Counselor

Sheila Souder, Counselor

Molly Yasuda, Counselor

Please continue to ask questions throughout the college application process. We are here to work together toward a common goal of success for all students.