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Who is my counselor?

Dr. Laura Solof: A - Del

Ms. Rani Kang: Dem - Hoang, K

Ms. Liya Bromberg: Hoang, L- Luong, C

Ms. Megan Cabalar: Luong, D - Ngo, D

Ms. Xuan Nguyen: Ngo, E.- Phan, N

Mr. Thompson Ly: Phan, O- Ton, J.

Ms. Sylvia Rabago: Ton, K - Z

Ms. Kathia Barragan: Counseling Technician

Our offices are located in The Learning Center. Come visit us!

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Planning is #1

Educate yourself-
Know what you need to do and when
Make a master calendar
Don’t procrastinate/meet your deadlines
Use all resources available to you
https://evhscounseling.wixsite.com/evcounseling
Ask for help if you need it- we are here to help!

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Next year at this time I will be:

Attending 4-year university
Attending community college
Attending vocational/training program
Joining the military
Working/interning part or full-time

What will I do when I’m not in high school anymore?

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CSU/UC Applications

23 CSU ($70 each) & 9 UC ($80 each) campuses; 1 application per system!
Systems vary in mission and program perspective (theory vs. practice)
Application filing period: Oct 1-Nov 30th, UC application open now (do NOT wait until Nov 29 at 11:59 PM!)
No letters of rec, no transcripts (yet), no essay/personal statement
Personal, appropriate email address/College Portal check regularly for verifications
Decisions released in March (some CSU rolling based on date submitted)
Deadline to SIR: May 1st
CSU Majors Link / UC Majors

CSU Application: https://www2.calstate.edu/apply

UC Application: https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply-now.html

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CSU Applications:

October 1 – Nov 30

Fall 2025: do not consider SAT/ACT scores for admissions

Minimum GPA increased to 2.5 in A-G courses. 2.0-2.49 GPA considered using the following info requested on the application:

Number of courses exceeding minimum “a-g" requirements, work experience, household income, extracurricular involvement, and

other available information that would inform the campus admission decision. Check each CSU website as they are required to post admissions criteria for all impacted programs

Eligibility Index: For CSULB

(College Preparatory Grade Point Average* X 200) + (500 x HS Math Subject GPA) + (500 x HS English GPA).

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SJSU Spartan Promise

Spartan East Side Promise Program | Student Outreach and Recruitment (sjsu.edu)

Requirements:

Graduate from an ESUHSD school, meet Nov 30 and all other deadlines
Earn “C-” and higher in required A-G courses
GPA: 2.75/A-G courses for guaranteed admissions to SJSU (NOT specific major)

Don’t meet GPA requirement? Can still apply but NOT guaranteed

ALL majors are IMPACTED at SJSU: EI Calculation = 800 points x A-G Coursework GPA

Extra points: first-generation, eligible for free/reduced lunch, live in SJ
Separate EI for College of Engineering: 400 points x Math GPA

If you meet the “Eligibility Index” for intended major, you will be given a spot. If not, you will be admitted as “Undeclared”.

Eligibility Index- Impacted Majors List (Fall 2023)

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SJSU Workshops

Students and/or parents can schedule 15-min Zoom appointment with Amanda Aldama, East Side Promise Rep

https://calendly.com/eastsidepromise

SJSU Application Workshops: Online

https://sjsu.edu/soar/events/workshops.php

CSU application workshop, EVHS TLC: Wed 11/1/23, 2:45-3:30 PM

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UC Applications

(open now, submit Oct 1- Nov 30)

Academic History: Graduation Inventory Student Access - Google Docs

Report all coursework accurately (EVHS, prior high schools, Math Enrichment, UC Scout, EVC, DeAnza, Jose Valdes, Silicon Valley, etc.)
List all college coursework under “Colleges I attended”

Activities/Awards: Clear, concise, NO acronyms

350 character limit, don’t need to fill. Space for description if not obvious. Quality over quantity (ex: Swim Team Captain - no explanation required). Working/ caring for family counts!

Personal Insight Questions(Choose 4 out of 8)

Not a creative writing piece/essay; focus on content not structure; no quotes
Relate to choice of major/career or activity/award; influenced who you are today; personal quality/trait that betters your community/share factors outside of school that have enhanced/impeded opportunities

Additional Comments Section: Take advantage!!

AP class full? Cap on number of classes? Family illness? Conflict in schedule? Medical issue? Low grade?

**UC Application workshop (Seniors) September 27 2:45-4:00 PM, TLC

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Independent/Out-of-State

Applications Due: Oct through Jan

Independent/Private Colleges

77 Independent Colleges in CA, 1000+ outside CA
Privately supported
Vary in size, specializations, locations, programs
Higher costs, but potential for more financial aid
Possible religious affiliation, but this does not limit enrollment

Western Undergraduate Exchange

Students in Western states may enroll in participating 2-year and 4-year public college programs at a reduced tuition level ( pay less than nonresident tuition!)

ex: Northern Arizona University

Non-Arizona resident: $23,126

WUE applicants: $14,619

$8507 in SAVINGS $$$$$

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Private Colleges

Teacher Rec/Counselor reports must be requested directly through Common Application 1000+ colleges accept Common App: If your college uses it, you need to. Avoid Coalition/direct submission if possible (required for MIT and Georgetown)
No, you do not have a class rank
Yes, you need to waive FERPA
Supplemental essay questions/additional requirements: check each college/program
Early Action (Non-Binding): No commitment if admitted. Can apply to multiple colleges as EA. Oct/Nov deadline.
Early Decision (Binding): Can only apply to 1 college as ED. Must withdraw all other applications if admitted. Parent/student sign. Oct deadline.
ADD COUNSELOR EMAIL ASAP FOR EA/ED, BY EARLY NOV FOR ALL OTHERS. YOU can submit at any time up until deadline, counselors do NOT work during holidays.

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TRANSCRIPTS

CSU/UC: Do NOT require at time of application. ONLY request IF CSU/UC REQUESTS BY EMAIL/STUDENT PORTAL. Use Parchment (on EVHS website) to request. Final transcript will be submitted by EVHS in June after 2nd semester grades are posted (more info in spring). If you took a class anywhere outside EVHS, YOU are responsible for submitting official transcript/s by the end of June - ONLY to the 1 CSU/UC you’ve chosen to attend, even if the class is on your EVHS transcript
COMMON APP: Counselors submit transcripts to all Common App schools in Fall (Secondary School Report) and Jan (Mid-Year Report). You do not need to ask or remind us :) If you took a class anywhere outside of EVHS, YOU are responsible for submitting official transcript/s at time of application to ALL colleges, even if the class is on your EVHS transcript
COALITION/MIT/colleges that only use their own system: Enter counselor email address - system will send auto link for us to submit your docs. You are responsible for submitting outside transcripts

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Letters of Recommendation �(PRIVATE COLLEGE ONLY)

Most require 1-2 letters of rec from academic teachers

Counselors submit Secondary School & Mid Year Reports/Academic Info (includes explanation of why counselors at large high schools do not write letters; does not impact you negatively)

Start asking NOW – teachers max out /provide a resume

Request by entering email addresses (check spelling)

Other/3rd Recommender: mentor, coach, college professor, supervisor, club advisor. No middle school teachers, no relatives

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SAT/ACT Exams

UC/CSU: Not used for admission. May consider scores for course placement after enrollment

Private Colleges: Varies by campus, some are test-blind/some test-optional/some request scores. Do your research.

Need to send directly from College Board website

Not needed for community college, may use for placement

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Application - Fee Waivers

Do you qualify? You need to have used a fee waiver on a previous SAT. Info on CollegeBoard
4 CSU/4 UC max. Must complete income and family size information on app to be considered. No external code, automatically applied.
Common App, no max, determined by each college. Do not enter credit card info. Must include income and family size on application.
Concerns? You will be emailed. Check email/SPAM regularly.
Financial aid does not begin until August. Put aside approx. $1000 for deposits, housing application, initial fees, etc.

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Community College: Mar – Apr

Admission: 18+ and/or graduated HS
Free app & free to all CA residents for 1-2 years - yay!
AA/2-year degrees, transfer programs (TAG) to all CSU/UC
No high school records used in transfer process - fresh start
Vocational programs/certificates - make sure to check the college offers what you want to study
109 colleges in CA
DeAnza & EVC enroll at EVHS in spring - dates TBA …

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Vocational Options

Opportunities for students seeking work training/technical experience
+ Industry contacts, quick start, hands-on, state certifications, internships, union membership upon completion, 1-2 years (ex. SVCTE)
Can be expensive - financial aid may be available (many community colleges offer similar programs for a fraction of the cost), 2+ years
Apprenticeships: earn money working during the day/evening classes: https://www.dir.ca.gov/databases/das/aigstart.asp

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Military�

Serve your country in one of five main branches of service
Learn a job skill while you serve
Training available in over 4000 occupations
Save for college or attend college programs as part of your service

* Contact recruiter for specific branch info

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Financial Aid

FAFSA-Free application for Federal Student Aid- New Version opens in December, priority deadline March 2nd.

Who can apply: Eligibility Handout

Be Prepared: FAFSA Worksheet

Both student and one parent must sign the FAFSA electronically with an FSA ID

Types of Aid:

No Repayment: Cal Grant (District submits GPA, no separate application), Grants, Scholarships, Work Study. Private schools offer additional merit-based aid if you do not qualify for need-based aid

Loans: must be repaid

CSS Profile: CSS Profile is an online application used by some private colleges and some scholarship programs to award institutional (their own) aid.

CADAA- California Dream Act Application

Who can apply: Eligibility Handout

Types of Aid: many financial aid opportunities for undocumented/Dreamer students including: Cal Grant, Chafee Grant, Middle Class Scholarship, UC Grants, State University Grants, California College Promise Grant (CCPG), EOP/EOPS, some University/private scholarships administered by campuses

**ALL STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE FAFSA OR CADAA**

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College Visits

Schedule of colleges visiting posted on website: College Rep Visits

Great time to ask specific questions re: college/programs/campus life

Location: TLC, before or after school

If visit scheduled during Homeroom, you will receive Minga Pass

Questions? Contact Mrs. Garcia: garciake@esuhsd.org

Check individual websites for virtual and campus tours

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Have a Successful Year!

So, so, so important to maintain grades ALLLLLL year

All admissions are conditional upon receipt of final grades in June. Expectation: maintain approx same grades as 9th-11th. NO D’s/F’s!
NO summer school after senior year to fix grades
Each year many offers rescinded because 1) failure to maintain grades, and 2) missed deadlines
Work hard so this is not YOUR sad story…..
Spring semester: what to do if you earn D’s/F’s in Fall, waitlists, community college. Check email regularly for announcements…

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IMPORTANT DATES

Back to School Night: Wed Sep 4th @ 5 PM
Senior Parent Night: Thurs Sept 5 @ 6 PM on Zoom
Private College Letters of Recommendation: Ask teachers to write letters for you. Provide at least ONE MONTH’S notice. Enter Counselor’s email address to Common App ASAP

College Visits: Sep - Oct
CSU Applications: Oct 1 – Nov 30 (App workshop 11/1 @ 2:45 PM in TLC)
Cash for College Financial Aid Workshop: Nov 15th @ 5 PM, TLC (more info to be emailed)
UC Applications: Open now, submit between Nov 1 – Nov 30 (App workshop 9/27 @ 2:45 PM in TLC)
Dec - March 2: FAFSA

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THANK YOU CLASS OF 2025!

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