Mark Keppel High School Welcome Class of 2017

Mark Keppel High School Welcome, Class of 2017!

MKHS Counselors MKHS Counselor Breakdown Ms. Duanes Ms. Tang Mrs. Matsuo Mrs. Preciado Ms. Sesztak A- Gao Gap -Huw Huy-Mai Maj –To, H. To, I. –Z Dr. Cynthia Prentice, Assistant Principal

Additional Support Counselors Gateway Counselor CTE Advisor �Martina Lai �Suzana Yu lai_martina@ausd. us Mon-Fri 7: 15 -3: 15 yu_suzana@ausd. us Mon, Wed & Fri Hours: 8: 30 -4: 30 Tues & Thurs Hours: 12 -4: 30 �Svetlana (Lana) Dautrich, Counseling Intern Wed & Fri 7: 30 -3: 30

Agenda 1. MKHS Graduation Requirements 2. College Entrance Information � Community College � 4 Year Universities 3. College Application Process 4. Letters of Recommendation Process 5. Financial Aid Resources 6. Career Center

Mark Keppel High School Graduation Requirements English Physical Education Mathematics - Algebra required - Geometry required Science - Physical Science - Life Science Social Science - World History - US History - American Government/Economics Fine Arts or Foreign Language Elective Courses 40 credits 20 credits 30 credits Total: 210 credits 20 credits 30 credits 10 credits 60 credits

Selecting a College �Factors to Consider: �Academic eligibility (A-G, G. P. A. ) �Academic programs (majors) �Student body (demographics, size) �Cost (tuition, books, housing, transportation) �Campus life (social activities, interests, career opportunities) �Location (urban/suburban/rural setting, distance from home)

California Community College Information www. cccapply. org 113 Options Statewide Tuition Costs East Los Angeles College, LA City College, Pasadena City College, LA Trade Tech, Mt. SAC, Glendale, Citrus, etc. *CAN be enrolled in courses at more than one campus. $1, 220/year* ( $46 per unit @ 13 units per semester) Entrance Requirement 18 years old OR high school diploma GPA Requirement None *Books, housing, & transportation costs not included.

California Community College Information www. cccapply. org �Transfer to 4 -Year University Programs: � UC – 2. 4 minimum GPA � CSU – 2. 0 minimum GPA �AA Degree* & Certificate Programs available � * (will receive guaranteed or priority admission to CSU/UC system)

Application Process: Community Colleges www. cccapply. org �Application dates vary by Community College �Pick up application from community college or enroll online. Check individual websites for deadlines! � You may apply to & attend more than one college at a time. � Free to apply! �Math and English Placement Test �Required for Admission �Determines level of Math and English students can enroll in; may be used as prerequisite for other courses. �EAP may replace this! �SAT/ACT not required �Orientation �Required for class registration �Academic Counseling �Required for class registration

UC/CSU Entrance Requirements

A-G Subject Area Years Required HISTORY/SOCIAL SCIENCE 2 years required ENGLISH 4 years of college-Preparatory English MATHEMATICS 3 years required 4 years recommended (Must include Geometry & Algebra II) LABORATORY SCIENCE 2 years with lab 3 years recommended (1 Life & 1 Physical) LANGUAGE other Than ENGLISH 2 years required 3 years recommended (at least 2 years of the same language) VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS 1 year COLLEGEPREPARATORY 1 year of an academic course

UC/CSU College Information UC System 9 Undergraduate Schools 1 Graduate School Tuition Costs $13, 500* CSU System 23 Undergraduate Schools Tuition Costs $6, 324 -9, 075* GPA Requirements UC: a 3. 0 or better CSU: a 2. 0 or better Test Required for Admission UC: SAT or ACT + writing** CSU: SAT or ACT** *Books, housing, & transportation costs not included. **see CSU eligibility index and/or UC eligibility index (combine GPA & test scores for admission requirements.

4 -year College Admission Testing Requirement SAT ACT www. collegeboard. com Oct. 1 (late by 9/20) Nov. 5 (reg by 10/7) Dec. 3 (reg by 11/3)* www. actstudent. org Oct 22 (reg by 9/17 -9/30) Dec 10 (reg by 11/4)* Fee waivers available for eligible students on a limited basis. Students should see counselor before or after school – or at lunch – well before registration deadline. *Colleges will still accept test scores taken through December 2016 (UC/CSU) exceptions are San Diego State, Cal State San Jose & Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.

California State University www. csumentor. edu � Application � www. csumentor. edu � Copy ALL documents submitted � Print receipt of application submittal � Costs � $55 per campus � Fee waiver embedded in online application (maximum 4) � Deadlines � Filing period: October 1 – November 30! � Testing: EPT & ELM placement tests ( Exemptions: i. e. SAT/ACT scores, EAP results, AP exam results) � Activation Code required to start application (code sent to email). � Impacted majors and impacted alternate majors will affect submission/admission. � Cal State LA will guarantee admissions for our students if student meets the minimum requirement

University of California www. universityofcalifornia. edu/apply �Application �Copy ALL documents submitted �Print receipt of application submittal �Costs �$70 per campus �Fee waiver embedded in online application (maximum 4) �Deadlines �Filing period: November 1 – November 30! �Application became available online on August 1 st

Personal Insight Questions (Answer 4 out of 8, 350 words per question) Start your Personal Insight Questions early. Be clear. Be focused. Be organized. Do not manufacture hardship. Write persuasively and give specific examples. Use “I”and “my” statements Focus on content and NOT creativity, entertainment or uniqueness. CUT OUT FLUFF! 7. Give yourself plenty of time for revisions and obtain feedback. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. More tips available at: www. universityofcalifornia. edu (please refer to UC handout)

Private Universities �Admissions �Requirements vary greatly; students must check with each private college. Also, check if private school uses The Common Application. �Application � www. commonapp. org �Check private university websites �Keep a copy of ALL documents submitted �Print receipt of application submittal �Costs �Application costs vary �Fee waiver available if eligible (see counselor) �Deadlines vary, see individual university websites.

Common Application Procedure

Common Application

Common Application

Common Application For frequently asked questions, please refer to http: //www. commonapp. org/faq

Other Application Procedures � Watch for and respond to all college correspondence! �Mostly done through e-mail! �Use an appropriate email address & check daily. � Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) – varies by college, usually around May 1 st. Typically requires monetary deposit to ensure enrollment at school. The fee is non-refundable. � Housing – deposit is often required � Transcripts – submit only upon request of college � Please note: Transcripts must be ordered through Student Bank � Final Transcripts – Student must request from MKHS Student Bank in May and pick up from Records Office in June.

Letters of Recommendation �UC �No letters of recommendation required, with exception of UC Berkeley who will contact the individual student. �CSU �No letters of recommendation required * EOP applications require two recommendations (from counselor, teacher, employer, or other community member) �Private �Letter of recommendation usually required… check with individual private universities

Letters of Recommendation (for private colleges & scholarships) � All requests should be given to counselor/teacher/community member/employer AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! � Requests submitted with less than two weeks’ notice will not be honored. � Any requests for letters for applications with deadlines in January must be submitted by Friday, December 2 nd. � What is required: 1. Copy of “Senior Information Packet” � THE MORE YOU GIVE, THE MORE YOU WILL GET!!! 2. Optional: Copy of a college application essay or responses to UC Personal Insight Questions

Email Addresses Counselors �duanes_wendy@ausd. us �tang_tracy@ausd. us �matsuo_halinh@ausd. us �preciado_irma@ausd. us �sesztak_elizabeth@ausd. us Gateway To Success Counselor �lai_martina@ausd. us Career and College Advisor �yu_suzana@ausd. us A-Gao Gap-Huw Huy-Mai Maj-To, H. To, I. -Z

Financial Aid � Financial aid presentations will be held for students in October. Dates to be determined. � For additional assistance on the FAFSA, workshops for students will be held at lunch. Dates to be determined. � FAFSA Application opens October 1, 2016. Deadline March 2, 2017. � Cal Grant Release Form OR Opt-Out Form should have been submitted to Records. If not, do so before October 1. � Cash for College Workshop (FAFSA) � Saturday, January 21, 2017 - at AHS � 9 am – 12 pm � All students should attend, regardless of college path! � For More Information �www. fafsa. ed. gov

Scholarship Information � Visit www. mkhs. org and the Career Center for updated scholarship resources. � Scholarship Bulletin: www. tinyurl. com/markkeppel-scholarships � Scholarship searches on the Internet. �Be wary of scholarship scams! You never have to pay to apply for a scholarship. � Check place of employment, church, organizations to which you belong, local newspaper, etc. You must invest time and energy in scholarship search & application! � Check with the individual colleges/universities as well. � It is recommended that students fill out a Senior Information Packet if applying for scholarships. � Lastly, we encourage students to always follow-up with a thank you card to all organizations that grant them scholarships.

Career Center Help � CTE Advisor (College/Career) - Suzana Yu �Mon, Wed, Fri 8: 30 -4: 30; Tues & Thurs 12 -4: 30 � CSULA Ambassador: Britney Lynch �Starts October 10 �At Career Center every other Monday �To provide assistance on Cal State applications and to answer questions regarding CSULA. Listen to the Daily Bulletin and check Career Center website for updates regarding career and representative visits (colleges, military, trade schools, etc. )!

MKHS Counselors would like you to join “REMIND” 2017 MKHS Parents! 81010 @bka 2 c �Enter this number �Text this message � Standard text message rates apply Or � To receive messages via email, send an email to : rmd. at/bka 2 c

Important Dates to Remember Thursday, October 13 College Fair 2016 @ SGHS 6 p. m. – 8 p. m. Wednesday, November 30 Deadline for UC and CSU Applications! Thursday, March 2 Deadline for FAFSA! Thank you for Attending!