College Parent Night

Agenda

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• Paths to a Post-Secondary Education
• Career & Technical Education
• Community College
• (CSU) / (UC) 4-Year Universities
• Private In-state & Out-of-state 4-Year Universities
• Requirements
• Preparing Early
• Grades 9-12
• Next Steps

Post-Secondary Options

Community

Colleges

UC’s

Private

Colleges

4-Year Universities / Colleges

Community

College

CSU’s

Career & Tech

Education

Career & Tech Ed

Career & Technical Education

• Hundreds of programs at California Community Colleges and private vocational and technical schools.

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• CTE provides benefits for those completing programs, along with increased job stability and advancement opportunities.

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• Having a strong academic background will ensure that students are able to do well and complete their program.

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• Most programs are 1 to 3 years long

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• Students will receive Associate Degrees or certificates of completion���

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California Community Colleges (CCC)

• 116 campuses in CA

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• No Entry Requirements; open to any students pursuing higher education

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• Degrees - Associates of Arts/Science (AA/AS)

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• Offers Certificates

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• Offer Career & Technical Training

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• Provides Transfer Options for students seeking a Bachelors of Arts/Science at a 4-year University

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IVC

https://home.cccapply.org/

California State University (CSU)

• 23 Campuses in CA

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• Accepts top 33%

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• Eligibility Requirements:
• A-G Course Work
• 2.0 GPA Minimum
• SAT or ACT is not needed for admissions

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• Applications accepted from October 1^st to November 30^th

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• Impacted majors will not be admitting first-year students
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• SF State = Our local school

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https://www2.calstate.edu/apply

University of California �(UC)

• 10 campuses in CA – only 9 open for undergraduates

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• Accepts top 12.5%

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• Minimum GPA is 3.0

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Impacted majors will not be accepting first-year students

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• Application is based upon:
• A-G Courses
• SAT or ACT with Writing is not needed
• Extracurricular Activities and Involvement
• Personal Statements

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• Applications accepted from October 1^st to November 30^th

https://apply.universityofcalifornia.edu/my-application/login

Private/Independent �Colleges & Universities

• 85 Campuses throughout California

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• 900 institutions on Common App

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• Provide large scholarships and financial aid packages

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• Smaller class sizes and faster graduation rates

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• Target students that are of good academic standing and in line with the school mission

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• Requirements and Deadlines will VARY

https://www.aiccu.edu/

Does Education Pay?

Does Education Pay?

Cost & Financial Aid

What does it cost?

Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)

• Alaska
• Arizona
• California
• Colorado
• Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
• Guam
• Hawaii

Idaho

• Montana
• Nevada
• New Mexico
• North Dakota
• Oregon
• South Dakota
• Utah
• Washington

Wyoming

• Out-of-state students no more than 150 percent of the institution’s in-state tuition
• Some schools might have a special WUE application or a box to check to be considered for WUE
• To be considered for WUE, families must fill out the FAFSA

4-Year University Requirements

• A-G Course Requirements
• C- or higher in all courses
• 2.0 Minimum GPA

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• SAT/ACT (optional for ℅ 2024)
• ℅ 2024 and beyond can still plan to take SAT/ACT

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• High School Diploma or Equivalent

A-G Course Requirements

�A-G requirements�Things to keep in mind for eligibility�

• A-G requirements must be completed with a C or higher grade (No Ds and Fs)

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• Completing more than the minimum courses makes students more competitive

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• All core classes at HMBHS are A-G eligible courses. More information can be found through UC Doorways:

https://hs-articulation.ucop.edu/agcourselist

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• Classes such as PE and TA do not count towards A-G Requirements

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Parent Next Steps

• Discuss plans after high school!

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• Prioritize academics!

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• Community Involvement!

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• Plan Financially…
• College is expensive, but DOABLE for all!

SAT/ACT

• SAT
• Reading, Language, and Math
• Total of 1600 points
• For more information, visit https://www.collegeboard.org/

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• ACT + Writing
• English, Reading, Science, Math, and Writing
• Total of 36 points (score average of all 5 sections)
• For more information, visit http://www.act.org/

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Preparing Early

• Academics
• In addition to a high GPA, students can take classes outside of HMBHS – CSM, Cañada, and Skyline in 9th - 12th grade.
• An approved concurrent enrollment form is required before registering for a college course
• Study for the SAT or ACT

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• Extra-Curricular Activities
• Sports, Clubs, Churches, Temples, Programs (Boys and Girls Club, YMCA, etc.) both in and out of HMBHS!

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• Job/Volunteer
• Community involvement and responsibility
• High School Graduation requires 35 hours of community service
• ***Students can do more than the required 35 hours

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• College Visits!
• Vacations, Spring Break, and weekends. Attend any on campus events e.g. football games/sports.

Preparing Early

• Summer
• Staying Local?
• Volunteer & work! = RESPONSIBILITY
• Summer Programs & Internships
• Classes – CSM/Cañada/Skyline
• An approved concurrent enrollment form is required before registering for a college course
• Study for the SAT/ACT

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• Traveling domestically or abroad?
• Volunteer… even for a day or two!
• Any Classes at a University, high school, and/or program.

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11^th grade

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• SAT/ACT + Writing
• Get a prep book at the Public Library, HMBHS Library/Counseling Office, and/or online at

https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/practice

https://www.march2success.com/

https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/test-preparation/free-act-test-prep.html

• Memorize vocabulary EVERYDAY!
• Practice TIMED sections on your own

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• AP Classes = College Credit!
• Study for your AP Tests! You should be receiving a 4 or a 5
• https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/admission-requirements/ap-exam-credits/

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• Research Colleges / create a list during spring semester or in the summer

12^th Grade

FALL

SPRING

• SAT/ACT
• August is the recommended latest testing date
• Make a college list in the spring time before senior year
• Meet with Counselors
• APPLY EARLY
• Aug 1-Nov 30
• Apply for Financial Aid
• FAFSA (Dec 1 - March 2)
• CADAA (Dec 1 - March 2)
• CSS Profile -deadline varies https://profileonline.collegeboard.com/prf/index.jsp

• Apply for Community College
• Apply for Financial Aid
• FAFSA (Dec 1 - March 2)
• CADAA (Dec 1- March 2)
• CSS Profile -deadline varies https://profileonline.collegeboard.com/prf/index.jsp
• Official Transcripts
• Request on Parchment
• Submit Statement of Intent to Register (SIR)
• Apply for Housing
• Contact financial aid office for any questions re: financial aid

Financial Aid (FAFSA) Free Application for Federal Student Aid

• Federal Financial Aid
• Grants (State & Federal)
• Scholarships
• Federal Loans
• Work Study
• Requires a student to have a social security number and email address
• Required - student/s and each contributor have to create a Federal Student Aid ID
• Application period (Dec 1st- March 2nd)
• 1st step is for a student and each contributor to get a Federal Student Aid ID
• https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch
• Apply here: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
• Seniors would fill out the 2024-2025 FAFSA Application

Financial Aid (CADAA) CA Dream Act Application

• State financial Aid
• Private public university scholarships
• University Grants
• Cal Grants
• Community College Fee Waivers
• Students who live in California and meet the eligibility requirements for a non-resident exemption, as well as students who have a U-Visa or TPS status, can use the California Dream Act application (CADAA). Similarly, students without Social Security Numbers or students who have lost DACA status (or never applied for DACA), may still be eligible
• Application period (Dec 1st- March 2nd)
• Apply here: https://dream.csac.ca.gov/landing

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Helpful Resources

www.collegeboard.com

www.cccapply.org

https://www2.calstate.edu/apply

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

https://www.aiccu.edu/

https://www.commonapp.org/

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HMBHS Counseling Department

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QUESTIONS

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Contact the School Counselors

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Ms. Lawrence (A-GL) lawrences@cabrillo.k12.ca.us

Mr. Nieman (GM-NI) niemanj@cabrillo.k12.ca.us

Ms. Jolivette (NJ-Z) jolivetteb@cabrillo.k12.ca.us

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