12th Grade Senior Parent Night 2014

1212thth
Grade Career/CollegeGrade Career/College
Parent NightParent Night with Ms. Gildon, andwith Ms. Gildon, and
Ms. HammerschmidtMs. Hammerschmidt
Preparing for thePreparing for the
Real World:Real World:
“Getting to Where“Getting to Where
You Want to Go”You Want to Go”
College/Career ExplorationCollege/Career Exploration
Post Secondary OptionsPost Secondary Options
College Entrance ExamsCollege Entrance Exams
NCAA RequirementsNCAA Requirements
Financial AidFinancial Aid

What is Your Senior’sWhat is Your Senior’s
Postsecondary Plan?Postsecondary Plan?

College and Career ExplorationCollege and Career Exploration
Students can take a career interest inventory:Students can take a career interest inventory: www.whodouwant2b.comwww.whodouwant2b.com
Seniors can find out what careers suit them:Seniors can find out what careers suit them: www.onetonline.orgwww.onetonline.org andand
www.mappingyourfuture.org/planyourcareer.careershipwww.mappingyourfuture.org/planyourcareer.careership
They can find out how much money they will need to earn and in whatThey can find out how much money they will need to earn and in what
profession:profession: www.californiacolleges.eduwww.californiacolleges.edu
Students can explore how much education is required for the career theyStudents can explore how much education is required for the career they
want:want: www.mynextmove.orgwww.mynextmove.org
They can learn more about colleges and majors offered at each school:They can learn more about colleges and majors offered at each school:
www.bigfuture.orgwww.bigfuture.org/college-search/college-search
Seniors can explore more at the LBUSD College/Career Pinterest page:Seniors can explore more at the LBUSD College/Career Pinterest page:
http://pinterest.com/afterhighschool/boardshttp://pinterest.com/afterhighschool/boards

Post Secondary OptionsPost Secondary Options
 University of California SchoolsUniversity of California Schools
 California State UniversitiesCalifornia State Universities
 Independent Colleges and UniversitiesIndependent Colleges and Universities
 Out-of-State Colleges and UniversitiesOut-of-State Colleges and Universities
 Community CollegesCommunity Colleges
 Apprenticeship ProgramsApprenticeship Programs
 Trade or Technical SchoolsTrade or Technical Schools
 Other options such as the Military, GapOther options such as the Military, Gap
Year Programs, and On-the-JobYear Programs, and On-the-Job
TrainingTraining

What Colleges ConsiderWhat Colleges Consider
The first part of planning for college is understanding what factors colleges consider when looking at a student profile.The first part of planning for college is understanding what factors colleges consider when looking at a student profile.
Primary FactorsPrimary Factors
 Quality/Rigor of Academic CoursesQuality/Rigor of Academic Courses
 Academic Performance/GradesAcademic Performance/Grades
 Test Scores (SAT, ACT, SAT Subject Tests, AP)Test Scores (SAT, ACT, SAT Subject Tests, AP)
Additional FactorsAdditional Factors
 Essay/Personal StatementsEssay/Personal Statements
 Extracurricular ActivitiesExtracurricular Activities (Commitment, Consistency, and Leadership)(Commitment, Consistency, and Leadership)
 Counselor and Teacher RecommendationsCounselor and Teacher Recommendations
 Demonstrated Interest in the College or UniversityDemonstrated Interest in the College or University

Finding a College Match
 Help Identify Your Senior’s Priorities (Academics,
Athletics, Majors, Internships, Distance from Home, etc.)
 Assist in Looking for Schools that Match the Student’s
Strengths and Learning Style
 Location, Location, Location
 Consider the Size and Type of School
 Visit Colleges Online and In Person
 Be Realistic and Maintain Perspective
Remember, 84% of all colleges accept more than 50%
of the students who apply to them, according to
the National Association for College Admission
Counseling

Developing a College
List
 List should consist of 8-12 schools
 Range of Safety, Likely, and Reach Schools
 Research, Research, Research!
 Visit the College and Career Center to expand
your list
 Use College Search Books and Websites like
http://nces.edu.gov/collegenavigator and
http://www.collegedata.com/cs/search/college/college

What is a…
SAFETY? LIKELY? REACH?
SAFETY SCHOOLSAFETY SCHOOL
 StudentStudent farfar
exceedsexceeds collegecollege
admissionsadmissions
average GPA andaverage GPA and
test scorestest scores
 Student isStudent is
interested ininterested in
attending theattending the
schoolschool
LIKELY SCHOOLLIKELY SCHOOL
 StudentStudent has thehas the
averageaverage collegecollege
admissions GPAadmissions GPA
and test scoresand test scores
schoolschool
REACH SCHOOLREACH SCHOOL
 StudentStudent hashas
belowbelow the collegethe college
admissionsadmissions
average GPA andaverage GPA and
test scorestest scores
schoolschool

““a” History/Social Science………………………..2 yearsa” History/Social Science………………………..2 years
““b” English…………………………………………..4 yearsb” English…………………………………………..4 years
““c” Mathematics…………………………………....3 years (4 recommended)c” Mathematics…………………………………....3 years (4 recommended)
(Algebra, Geometry, Intermediate Algebra)(Algebra, Geometry, Intermediate Algebra)
““d” Laboratory Sciences………………………….2 years (3 recommended)d” Laboratory Sciences………………………….2 years (3 recommended)
““e” Language other than English………............2 years (3 recommended)e” Language other than English………............2 years (3 recommended)
““f” Visual & Performing Arts……………………..1 yearf” Visual & Performing Arts……………………..1 year
““g” College Prep Elective…………………….......1 yearg” College Prep Elective…………………….......1 year
““D” and “F” GRADES ARE NOT ACCEPTED IN ANY OF THE COURSES ABOVE!D” and “F” GRADES ARE NOT ACCEPTED IN ANY OF THE COURSES ABOVE!
Entrance Exams are also requiredEntrance Exams are also required
University of California and
California State University
“a-g” Requirements

Definitions of
Admission Options
• Regular Decision: Students submit application by institution’s specified date
and receive a decision within a stated period of time.
• Rolling Admission: Schools review applications as they are completed and
gives admissions decisions to students throughout the admissions cycle.
• Early Action (EA): Students apply early to a school of preference and receive
a decision in advance of the regular response date. Seniors admitted under
EA are not obligated to accept the offer of admission.
• Restrictive Early Action (REA): Students may apply early to only one college
or university, and admission is non binding.
• Early Decision (ED): Students make a commitment to a first-choice
institution, where, if admitted, they definitely will enroll. When applying ED,
student may apply to other institutions, but may only have one ED application
pending. Students should check with individual schools regarding specific
policies in their Early Decision Agreements. In most cases, admission is
binding when applying ED, except in cases where financial need is not met.

University of CaliforniaUniversity of California
www.universityofcalifornia.eduwww.universityofcalifornia.edu
 10 Campuses in California10 Campuses in California
 Students must complete a minimum of 15 “A-G" courses, with at least 11 finished prior to theirStudents must complete a minimum of 15 “A-G" courses, with at least 11 finished prior to their
senior year. These courses must be completed with a 3.0 GPA or better with grades of C or better.senior year. These courses must be completed with a 3.0 GPA or better with grades of C or better.
 Seniors need to take the SAT I or ACT plus Writing with a recommendation of also taking the SAT IISeniors need to take the SAT I or ACT plus Writing with a recommendation of also taking the SAT II
if applying to an impacted major such as Engineering.if applying to an impacted major such as Engineering.
 Students are guaranteed admission to a UC if they rank in the top 9 percent of their graduatingStudents are guaranteed admission to a UC if they rank in the top 9 percent of their graduating
class. We refer to this as "Eligible in the Local Context" (ELC).class. We refer to this as "Eligible in the Local Context" (ELC).
 The UC Application has aThe UC Application has a Personal StatementPersonal Statement with two prompts:with two prompts:
1)1) Describe the world you come from – for example, your family, community, or school –Describe the world you come from – for example, your family, community, or school –
and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations.and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations.
2)2) Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution, or experienceTell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution, or experience
that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes you proudthat is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes you proud and howand how
does it relate to the person you are?does it relate to the person you are?
 Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) is available for first generation students and those whoEducational Opportunity Program (EOP) is available for first generation students and those who
qualify for free and reduced lunch.qualify for free and reduced lunch.
 Application Available: August 1Application Available: August 1stst
 Filing Period: November 1Filing Period: November 1stst
throughthrough November 30November 30thth
 UC Day at College Week Live tomorrow from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm atUC Day at College Week Live tomorrow from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm at
www.collegeweeklive.com. Check in throughout the day for various workshops and chatswww.collegeweeklive.com. Check in throughout the day for various workshops and chats
with representatives from each of the 10 UC campuses.with representatives from each of the 10 UC campuses.

California State UniversityCalifornia State University
www.csumentor.eduwww.csumentor.edu
 23 Campuses in California23 Campuses in California
 Students need to take either the SAT or ACT test and complete the A-GStudents need to take either the SAT or ACT test and complete the A-G
requirements with C’s or betterrequirements with C’s or better
 Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) is available for first generation studentsEducational Opportunity Program (EOP) is available for first generation students
and those who qualify for free and reduced lunch.and those who qualify for free and reduced lunch.
 Students should apply to at least one campus that is not impacted that theyStudents should apply to at least one campus that is not impacted that they
would consider attending:would consider attending:
BakersfieldBakersfield Maritime AcademyMaritime Academy
Channel IslandsChannel Islands Monterey BayMonterey Bay
Dominguez HillsDominguez Hills StanislausStanislaus
East BayEast Bay
 CSU College Night at the Long Beach Convention Center tomorrow nightCSU College Night at the Long Beach Convention Center tomorrow night
from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm – All 23 campuses will be representedfrom 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm – All 23 campuses will be represented
 Filing Period: October 1Filing Period: October 1stst
throughthrough November 30November 30thth

Independent Colleges and UniversitiesIndependent Colleges and Universities
www.commonapp.orgwww.commonapp.org
www.aiccu.eduwww.aiccu.edu
 76 independent colleges/universities in California, and 517 schools from76 independent colleges/universities in California, and 517 schools from
both California and around the country use the Common Applicationboth California and around the country use the Common Application
 Includes research universities, small liberal arts colleges, faith-basedIncludes research universities, small liberal arts colleges, faith-based
colleges, and arts colleges all with different deadlines and requirementscolleges, and arts colleges all with different deadlines and requirements
 Sticker price is usually higher, but they have a greater variety of financialSticker price is usually higher, but they have a greater variety of financial
aid options and are not as restricted by current budget cuts of CSU andaid options and are not as restricted by current budget cuts of CSU and
UC schoolsUC schools
 Comparison of Student Graduation Rates in CaliforniaComparison of Student Graduation Rates in California
Years inYears in
SchoolSchool
BeforeBefore
GraduationGraduation
PrivatePrivate
Colleges andColleges and
UniversitiesUniversities
CSU and UC SchoolsCSU and UC Schools
4 Years4 Years 61%61% 35%35%
6 Years6 Years 73%73% 65%65%

Out-of-State Colleges andOut-of-State Colleges and
UniversitiesUniversities
 Out-of-State colleges and universities want and need California students for theirOut-of-State colleges and universities want and need California students for their
demographic statistics and on-campus diversitydemographic statistics and on-campus diversity
 Out-of State private schools have smaller classes and students are more likely toOut-of State private schools have smaller classes and students are more likely to
graduate in four yearsgraduate in four years
 Some are willing to reduce or waive out-of-state tuitionSome are willing to reduce or waive out-of-state tuition
 Western Undergraduate ExchangeWestern Undergraduate Exchange will help:will help:

Save money by allowing you to pay reduced tuitionSave money by allowing you to pay reduced tuition

Stay and study in the WestStay and study in the West

Choose from more that 140 colleges and universitiesChoose from more that 140 colleges and universities
www.wiche.edu/sep/wuewww.wiche.edu/sep/wue
 Colleges That Change Lives –Colleges That Change Lives – www.ctcl.orgwww.ctcl.org These 44 college and universitiesThese 44 college and universities
have low student-to-faculty ratios that foster collaboration, engaged learning, andhave low student-to-faculty ratios that foster collaboration, engaged learning, and
personal attention. Classes are taught at these schools by professors, not teacherspersonal attention. Classes are taught at these schools by professors, not teachers
assistants.assistants.
In addition, these schools have holistic admission policies including "test-optional"In addition, these schools have holistic admission policies including "test-optional"
applications for admission. They take into consideration everything about an applicantapplications for admission. They take into consideration everything about an applicant
—not just their numbers on the application.—not just their numbers on the application.

Black College ExpoBlack College Expo Features Historically BlackFeatures Historically Black
Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and many other colleges and universitiesColleges and Universities (HBCUs) and many other colleges and universities
January 31, 2015 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pmJanuary 31, 2015 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Los Angeles Convention CenterLos Angeles Convention Center
1201 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles1201 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles
Many students who attend the event are admitted on-the-spot or areMany students who attend the event are admitted on-the-spot or are
immediately awarded scholarships (some valued at over $100,000).immediately awarded scholarships (some valued at over $100,000).
Remember to bring your transcripts and SAT and/or ACT scoresRemember to bring your transcripts and SAT and/or ACT scores
The Expo’s Career Recruitment Pavilion features top companies looking toThe Expo’s Career Recruitment Pavilion features top companies looking to
recruit college-bound studentsrecruit college-bound students
There are also workshops such as “How to Find Money for College”, “HotThere are also workshops such as “How to Find Money for College”, “Hot
Careers”, “Why Attend an HBCU”, “Benefits of Attending a Private College”Careers”, “Why Attend an HBCU”, “Benefits of Attending a Private College”
and “411 for Student Athletes”and “411 for Student Athletes”
www.thecollegeexpo.orgwww.thecollegeexpo.org
Find out more about HBCUs around the country atFind out more about HBCUs around the country at www.edonline.com/cq/hbcuwww.edonline.com/cq/hbcu..
Apply for 36 HBCUs at the same time with the Common Black ApplicationApply for 36 HBCUs at the same time with the Common Black Application
for $35 atfor $35 at www.eduinconline.comwww.eduinconline.com..

Community CollegesCommunity Colleges
www.cccco.eduwww.cccco.edu
Community Colleges offer a smooth, low cost transition to a 4-year schoolCommunity Colleges offer a smooth, low cost transition to a 4-year school
 112 college campuses in California112 college campuses in California
 Honors Program offered at each school –Honors Program offered at each school –
The SAT or ACT may be a part of the Honors Program admissionThe SAT or ACT may be a part of the Honors Program admission
requirementsrequirements
 Associates Degree in Arts and SciencesAssociates Degree in Arts and Sciences
 Transfer to Four-Year College/UniversityTransfer to Four-Year College/University
 Career Tech Education CertificateCareer Tech Education Certificate
Programs -Programs - WASC accredited programs whereWASC accredited programs where
students can earn a certificate or have an “earn while youstudents can earn a certificate or have an “earn while you
learn” experience (like Cerritos College’s Center forlearn” experience (like Cerritos College’s Center for
Advanced Transportation Technology - Imports, Ford, GM,Advanced Transportation Technology - Imports, Ford, GM,
Chrysler, and Alternative Fuels Technician Programs)Chrysler, and Alternative Fuels Technician Programs)

Unique Degrees, Trade, and Certificate ProgramsUnique Degrees, Trade, and Certificate Programs
at Local Community Collegesat Local Community Colleges
Cerritos CollegeCerritos College – Court Reporting Program, Teacher TRAC Program, Pharmacy Tech– Court Reporting Program, Teacher TRAC Program, Pharmacy Tech
Program, Dental Assistant and Dental Hygienist Programs, Paralegal Program,Program, Dental Assistant and Dental Hygienist Programs, Paralegal Program,
Cosmetology Program, Culinary Arts Program, EMT ProgramCosmetology Program, Culinary Arts Program, EMT Program
Cypress CollegeCypress College – Culinary Arts Program, Commercial Pilot Certificate Program, Flight– Culinary Arts Program, Commercial Pilot Certificate Program, Flight
Attendant Program, Radiology Assistant Program, Diagnostic Medical SonographyAttendant Program, Radiology Assistant Program, Diagnostic Medical Sonography
(Ultrasound) Program, Psychiatric Tech Program, Homeland Transportation Security(Ultrasound) Program, Psychiatric Tech Program, Homeland Transportation Security
Program, Mortuary Science ProgramProgram, Mortuary Science Program
El Camino CollegeEl Camino College – Fire and Emergency Technology Program (Fire Academy),– Fire and Emergency Technology Program (Fire Academy),
Automotive Collision Repair and Painting Program, Nursing Program, CosmetologyAutomotive Collision Repair and Painting Program, Nursing Program, Cosmetology
Program, Electronics and Computer Technology Programs, Sign Language andProgram, Electronics and Computer Technology Programs, Sign Language and
Interpreter Program, Police Training Program, Welding ProgramInterpreter Program, Police Training Program, Welding Program
Golden West CollegeGolden West College – Criminal Justice Training Center (Police Academy and– Criminal Justice Training Center (Police Academy and
Forensics, Evidence, and Investigation Program), Retail Management andForensics, Evidence, and Investigation Program), Retail Management and
Entrepreneurship Program, Sign Language Interpreter Training Program, VideoEntrepreneurship Program, Sign Language Interpreter Training Program, Video
Game Development Program, and Cosmetology and Esthetician ProgramsGame Development Program, and Cosmetology and Esthetician Programs
LA Harbor CollegeLA Harbor College – Nursing Assistant Program and Home Heath Aid Program– Nursing Assistant Program and Home Heath Aid Program
LA Trade-Tech CollegeLA Trade-Tech College – Solar Installation and Maintenance Program, Architecture and– Solar Installation and Maintenance Program, Architecture and
Environmental Design Program (Historic Preservation Certificate), CarpentryEnvironmental Design Program (Historic Preservation Certificate), Carpentry
Program, Small Business Entrepreneurship Program, Plumbing Technology Program,Program, Small Business Entrepreneurship Program, Plumbing Technology Program,
Motorcycle Repair ProgramMotorcycle Repair Program
Orange Coast CollegeOrange Coast College – Real Estate Broker and Real Estate Sales Programs, Hotel– Real Estate Broker and Real Estate Sales Programs, Hotel
Management Program, Aviation Pilot Training Program, Spa Management Program,Management Program, Aviation Pilot Training Program, Spa Management Program,
Costume Design Program, EMT Program, and Medical Assisting ProgramCostume Design Program, EMT Program, and Medical Assisting Program

Long Beach City College HonorsLong Beach City College Honors
ProgramProgram
Recent graduates of the Honors Program have received guaranteedRecent graduates of the Honors Program have received guaranteed
priority consideration when applying to:priority consideration when applying to:
UCLA, UC Berkeley, CSU Fullerton, Chapman University USC,UCLA, UC Berkeley, CSU Fullerton, Chapman University USC,
Pepperdine University, UC Irvine, UC San DiegoPepperdine University, UC Irvine, UC San Diego
UC Santa Cruz, UC Davis, UC Santa Barbara, CSU Long BeachUC Santa Cruz, UC Davis, UC Santa Barbara, CSU Long Beach
Additional benefits include:Additional benefits include:
 Small class sizesSmall class sizes
 Priority enrollment in Honors classesPriority enrollment in Honors classes
 Honors academic counselingHonors academic counseling
 College toursCollege tours
 Library cards at UCLA, CSULB or UCILibrary cards at UCLA, CSULB or UCI
http://honorsprogram.lbcc.eduhttp://honorsprogram.lbcc.edu

National Collegiate Athletic AssociationNational Collegiate Athletic Association
www.ncaa.orgwww.ncaa.org
REGISTER NOW!!!REGISTER NOW!!!
Students wishing to pursue athletics at any post-secondary institutionStudents wishing to pursue athletics at any post-secondary institution
must pass the following 16 courses and have a 2.0 GPA or better.must pass the following 16 courses and have a 2.0 GPA or better.
Register at the Eligibility Center at the following website:Register at the Eligibility Center at the following website:
www.eligibilitycenter.orgwww.eligibilitycenter.org
 English …………………………………………………..4 yearsEnglish …………………………………………………..4 years
 Math (Algebra I or higher) …………………………..…3 yearsMath (Algebra I or higher) …………………………..…3 years
 Science (1 year must be a lab science)………………2 yearsScience (1 year must be a lab science)………………2 years
 Additional academic coursework in the above areas..I yearAdditional academic coursework in the above areas..I year
 History/Social Science………………………………….2 yearsHistory/Social Science………………………………….2 years
 Additional academic coursework in any categoryAdditional academic coursework in any category
above or foreign language, religion, or philosophy..…4 yearsabove or foreign language, religion, or philosophy..…4 years
If you qualify for free or reduced lunch, you qualify for a fee waiver for the EligibilityIf you qualify for free or reduced lunch, you qualify for a fee waiver for the Eligibility
Center. Stop by the College and Career Center in Room 332Center. Stop by the College and Career Center in Room 332 afterafter you register.you register.

SATSAT
www.collegeboard.orgwww.collegeboard.org
SAT Reasoning TestSAT Reasoning Test
 Critical ReadingCritical Reading – Sentence Completions, Reading Passages– Sentence Completions, Reading Passages
 MathematicsMathematics – Algebra, Geometry, Statistics and Probability– Algebra, Geometry, Statistics and Probability
 WritingWriting – Essay, Identifying Errors, Improving Grammar and Usage– Essay, Identifying Errors, Improving Grammar and Usage
Scoring 600-2400 (1500 is average)Scoring 600-2400 (1500 is average)
SAT Subject TestsSAT Subject Tests
These tests areThese tests are notnot required but students can submit scores for extra “points”:required but students can submit scores for extra “points”:
 Demonstrate their mastery of a particular subjectDemonstrate their mastery of a particular subject
 Apply for a competitive major like Engineering or Biochemistry and your student’s preferredApply for a competitive major like Engineering or Biochemistry and your student’s preferred
campus recommends certaincampus recommends certain subject testssubject tests like Math Level II or Chemistry on the SAT II to provelike Math Level II or Chemistry on the SAT II to prove
their level of competency.their level of competency.
 Use subject tests to satisfy the “A-G" requirementsUse subject tests to satisfy the “A-G" requirements
Last SAT Test Dates for most college applications:Last SAT Test Dates for most college applications:
November 8, 2014 (October 9November 8, 2014 (October 9thth
Registration Deadline)Registration Deadline)
December 6, 2014 (November 6December 6, 2014 (November 6thth
Registration Deadline)*Registration Deadline)*
If students qualify for free or reduced lunch, they will qualify for a SAT Fee Waiver. Students need toIf students qualify for free or reduced lunch, they will qualify for a SAT Fee Waiver. Students need to
stop by the College and Career Center to get onestop by the College and Career Center to get one beforebefore they register for the test.they register for the test.
*Be aware that some schools, such as SDSU,*Be aware that some schools, such as SDSU, will notwill not accept the December 2014 test for Fallaccept the December 2014 test for Fall
2015 admission.2015 admission.

ACT TEST plus WritingACT TEST plus Writing
www.actstudent.orgwww.actstudent.org
• EnglishEnglish – Punctuation, Grammar and Usage, Sentence Structure– Punctuation, Grammar and Usage, Sentence Structure
• MathMath – Pre-Algebra/Elementary Algebra Intermediate– Pre-Algebra/Elementary Algebra Intermediate
Algebra/Coordinate Geometry Plane Geometry/TrigonometryAlgebra/Coordinate Geometry Plane Geometry/Trigonometry
• Reading ComprehensionReading Comprehension
• ScienceScience – Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and the Earth/Space– Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and the Earth/Space
SciencesSciences
Average Score is 21 out of 36Average Score is 21 out of 36
Only one ACT Test Date Left for most college applications!Only one ACT Test Date Left for most college applications!
December 13, 2014 (Registration Deadline is November 7December 13, 2014 (Registration Deadline is November 7thth
)*)*
If students qualify for free or reduced lunch, they will qualify for an ACT Fee Waiver. Students need toIf students qualify for free or reduced lunch, they will qualify for an ACT Fee Waiver. Students need to
stop by the College and Career Center to get onestop by the College and Career Center to get one beforebefore they register for the test.they register for the test.
*Be aware that some schools, such as SDSU, will not accept the December 2014 test for*Be aware that some schools, such as SDSU, will not accept the December 2014 test for
Fall 2015 admission.Fall 2015 admission.

Sending ACT and SAT ScoresSending ACT and SAT Scores
 When students register for ACT or SAT tests, they can send theirWhen students register for ACT or SAT tests, they can send their
scores to the colleges where they are applying. If they don’tscores to the colleges where they are applying. If they don’t
send them now, they will have tosend them now, they will have to paypay to send them later.to send them later.
 The “magic” code for sending SAT scores to the CSUThe “magic” code for sending SAT scores to the CSU
schools is 3594. This sends scores to all of the Cal Stateschools is 3594. This sends scores to all of the Cal State
and Cal Poly campuses using only one of your free codes!and Cal Poly campuses using only one of your free codes!
 If your student has listed a CSU or UC campus on the ACTIf your student has listed a CSU or UC campus on the ACT
registration, they can use the ACT Scores Manager to releaseregistration, they can use the ACT Scores Manager to release
their score to additional campuses without paying any additionaltheir score to additional campuses without paying any additional
cost.cost.
 For the SAT, if students report their scores toFor the SAT, if students report their scores to oneone UC campus,UC campus,
they will be shared with all the UC campuses.they will be shared with all the UC campuses.
Find schools that do not require an SAT or ACT test atFind schools that do not require an SAT or ACT test at
www.fairtest.org/university/optionalwww.fairtest.org/university/optional

Estimated Yearly California College Costs for 2014-2015Estimated Yearly California College Costs for 2014-2015
CaliforniaCalifornia
CommunityCommunity
CollegesColleges
StateState
UniversityUniversity
(CSU)(CSU)
University ofUniversity of
(UC)(UC)
Private/Private/
IndependentIndependent
CollegesColleges
RegistrationRegistration
Fees and TuitionFees and Tuition
$1,104 to$1,104 to
$1,500$1,500
$5,963 to$5,963 to
$8,919$8,919
$12,192 to$12,192 to
$14,800$14,800
$28,764 to$28,764 to
$46,952$46,952
Books andBooks and
SuppliesSupplies
$1,826$1,826 $1,826$1,826 $1,826$1,826 $1,826$1,826
Room and BoardRoom and Board $4,000 to$4,000 to
$11,646$11,646
$9,200 to$9,200 to
$14,745$14,745
$12,254 to$12,254 to
$15,035$15,035
$7,650 to$7,650 to
$13,970$13,970
TransportationTransportation $1,496$1,496 $1,496$1,496 $1,496$1,496 $1,496$1,496
PersonalPersonal
ExpensesExpenses
$1,364$1,364 $1,364$1,364 $1,364$1,364 $1,364$1,364
Total EstimatedTotal Estimated
Yearly CostYearly Cost
$9,790 to$9,790 to
$17,832$17,832
$ 19,849 to$ 19,849 to
$28,350$28,350
$ 29,132 to$ 29,132 to
$34,521$34,521
$ 41,100 to$ 41,100 to
$65,608$65,608

Types of Financial AidTypes of Financial Aid
Students must fill out the FAFSAStudents must fill out the FAFSA
(The(The FFreeree AApplication forpplication for FFederalederal SStudenttudent AAid)id)
from January 1from January 1stst
- March 2- March 2ndnd
to determine the type of financial aid they areto determine the type of financial aid they are
eligible for ateligible for at www.fafsa.ed.govwww.fafsa.ed.gov. Pin numbers, that act as electronic. Pin numbers, that act as electronic
signatures, can be requested NOW atsignatures, can be requested NOW at www.pin.ed.govwww.pin.ed.gov..
 GRANTSGRANTS
No repayment and is based on financial needNo repayment and is based on financial need
 WORK STUDYWORK STUDY
EmploymentEmployment and no repaymentand no repayment
 SCHOLARSHIPSSCHOLARSHIPS
No repayment, but you must apply or be nominatedNo repayment, but you must apply or be nominated
Local Scholarship Applications were emailed to all seniors, handed out duringLocal Scholarship Applications were emailed to all seniors, handed out during
Counselor classroom visits, and are available in the College and Career CenterCounselor classroom visits, and are available in the College and Career Center
and on School Loop. Students need a resume, at least two letters ofand on School Loop. Students need a resume, at least two letters of
recommendation, and a personal statement.recommendation, and a personal statement. The deadline is November 14th byThe deadline is November 14th by
3:30 pm in the College and Career Center3:30 pm in the College and Career Center..
 LOANSLOANS
Repayment with low interest (from the Federal Government through FAFSA)Repayment with low interest (from the Federal Government through FAFSA)

Additional ways to find out aboutAdditional ways to find out about
Financial AidFinancial Aid
Cash for College Night is onCash for College Night is on
January 8, 2015January 8, 2015
This workshop will be from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm in the LHS AuditoriumThis workshop will be from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm in the LHS Auditorium
We will teach families how to fill out the FAFSA or Dream Act Application.We will teach families how to fill out the FAFSA or Dream Act Application.
There will also be a FAFSA Lab in the College and Career Center soThere will also be a FAFSA Lab in the College and Career Center so
families can complete their FAFSA at the event.families can complete their FAFSA at the event.
Students can win one of several $1,000 or $2,000 scholarshipsStudents can win one of several $1,000 or $2,000 scholarships just for attendingjust for attending
and completing the FAFSA or Dream Act Applicationand completing the FAFSA or Dream Act Application
(Presentations will be available both in English and Spanish)(Presentations will be available both in English and Spanish)
More ways to find out more about scholarships and other financial aid:More ways to find out more about scholarships and other financial aid:
• The College and Career Center (Room 332)The College and Career Center (Room 332)
• The Scholarship Bulletin available every few weeks in the CollegeThe Scholarship Bulletin available every few weeks in the College
and Career Center and on School Loopand Career Center and on School Loop
• Websites likeWebsites like www.fastweb.comwww.fastweb.com,, www.finaid.orgwww.finaid.org, and, and
http://www.pinterest.com/afterhighschool/cash-for-college/http://www.pinterest.com/afterhighschool/cash-for-college/

More Financial AidMore Financial Aid
Some out-of-state, private universities, and scholarshipSome out-of-state, private universities, and scholarship
programs award financial aid through the CSS/Financialprograms award financial aid through the CSS/Financial
Aid ProfileAid Profile
Visit the CSS/Financial Aid Profile website for moreVisit the CSS/Financial Aid Profile website for more
information, a list of institutions using this form, and toinformation, a list of institutions using this form, and to
complete the application:complete the application:
http://student.collegeboard.org/css-financial-aid-http://student.collegeboard.org/css-financial-aid-p
Applying for financial aid is free except for theApplying for financial aid is free except for the
CSS/Financial Aid Profile ($25 plus $16 for eachCSS/Financial Aid Profile ($25 plus $16 for each
additional scholarship and school unless students qualifyadditional scholarship and school unless students qualify
for a fee waiver).for a fee waiver).
DoDo NOTNOT pay to file the FAFSA or for any otherpay to file the FAFSA or for any other
scholarship.scholarship.

Other Postsecondary OptionsOther Postsecondary Options
 Apprenticeships:Apprenticeships: Earn While You LearnEarn While You Learn ($9 - $45 an hour plus benefits) available for many($9 - $45 an hour plus benefits) available for many
professions such as electricians, machinists, automotive mechanics, plumbers, constructionprofessions such as electricians, machinists, automotive mechanics, plumbers, construction
workers, painters, barbers, and cosmetologists. Find out more at www.calapprenticeship.orgworkers, painters, barbers, and cosmetologists. Find out more at www.calapprenticeship.org
and www.dir.ca.gov/databases/das/aigstart.asp.and www.dir.ca.gov/databases/das/aigstart.asp.
 Gap Year Programs:Gap Year Programs: Students can take a year off between high school and college or otherStudents can take a year off between high school and college or other
training to gain experience and try new things that can include paid programs or programs whichtraining to gain experience and try new things that can include paid programs or programs which
offer college credit. Find out more at www.americangap.og andoffer college credit. Find out more at www.americangap.og and
www.usagapyearfairs.org/programs.www.usagapyearfairs.org/programs.
 US Military AcademiesUS Military Academies
www.usmma.edu U.S. Merchant Marine Academywww.usmma.edu U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
www.usafa.af.mil U.S. Air Force Academywww.usafa.af.mil U.S. Air Force Academy
www.usma.edu U.S. Military Academy at West Pointwww.usma.edu U.S. Military Academy at West Point
www.usna.edu U.S. Naval Academywww.usna.edu U.S. Naval Academy
 Conservation Corps and AmericorpsConservation Corps and Americorps: Students can earn money while working in the: Students can earn money while working in the
community and learning valuable skills at www.ccc.ca.gov andcommunity and learning valuable skills at www.ccc.ca.gov and
www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps.www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps.
These are diverse program options with various entrance requirements. Therefore, studentsThese are diverse program options with various entrance requirements. Therefore, students
must do their researchmust do their research
More information is available atMore information is available at https//:bigfuture.collegeboard.org/explore-careers/careershttps//:bigfuture.collegeboard.org/explore-careers/careers

Trade and Technical SchoolsTrade and Technical Schools
 Private Career and Technical SchoolsPrivate Career and Technical Schools: Fields such as automotive, aircraft: Fields such as automotive, aircraft
maintenance, health care, business, computer science, cosmetology, and truckmaintenance, health care, business, computer science, cosmetology, and truck
driving.driving.
PLEASE BE CAUTIOUS WHEN RESEARCHING THESEPLEASE BE CAUTIOUS WHEN RESEARCHING THESE OPTIONSOPTIONS
 Most of these areMost of these are for-profitfor-profit schools so the representatives that students and familiesschools so the representatives that students and families
speak to will likely be recruiters instead of counselors.speak to will likely be recruiters instead of counselors.
 Most for-profit schools chargeMost for-profit schools charge much higher tuitionmuch higher tuition than comparable programs atthan comparable programs at
community colleges and public universities. Most are alsocommunity colleges and public universities. Most are also not Cal Grant Eligiblenot Cal Grant Eligible,,
meaning if students attend, theymeaning if students attend, they cannot get moneycannot get money from the state of California to helpfrom the state of California to help
pay for college or other career training.pay for college or other career training.
 Most for-profit schools have must lower graduation rates and much higher studentMost for-profit schools have must lower graduation rates and much higher student
default rates (meaning students had to take out large loans that they could not paydefault rates (meaning students had to take out large loans that they could not pay
back), which is why they are they are not Cal Grant Eligible.back), which is why they are they are not Cal Grant Eligible.
 If for any reason your student decides to transfer to a different school, most if not allIf for any reason your student decides to transfer to a different school, most if not all
of the units that he or she completedof the units that he or she completed will not transferwill not transfer and may have to start all over.and may have to start all over.
 Have students check to make sure the school their interested in is accredited andHave students check to make sure the school their interested in is accredited and
approved by the California Bureau for Private and Postsecondary and Vocationalapproved by the California Bureau for Private and Postsecondary and Vocational
Education (www.bppe.ca.gov/) and have them check the graduation and studentEducation (www.bppe.ca.gov/) and have them check the graduation and student
default rates (http://collegecost.ed.gov/scorecard/) on the school as well.default rates (http://collegecost.ed.gov/scorecard/) on the school as well.

The MilitaryThe Military
http://todaysmilitary.com/guidancehttp://todaysmilitary.com/guidance
www.mepcom.army.mil/parents.htmlwww.mepcom.army.mil/parents.html
Students should research online and the College and Career Center before they meet with or talk to aStudents should research online and the College and Career Center before they meet with or talk to a
military recruiter on campus or at one of the military career centers on Woodruff.military recruiter on campus or at one of the military career centers on Woodruff.
Students need take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) to match their skills andStudents need take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) to match their skills and
interests with a career in the armed services (interests with a career in the armed services (www.asvabprogram.comwww.asvabprogram.com).).
Seniors can find out more about their options including ROTC and the Reserves when deciding aboutSeniors can find out more about their options including ROTC and the Reserves when deciding about
their futuretheir future www.military.com/education/money-for-school/reserve-tuition-assistance.htmlwww.military.com/education/money-for-school/reserve-tuition-assistance.html

Air ForceAir Force –– www.af.milwww.af.mil

ArmyArmy –– www.army.milwww.army.mil

Coast GuardCoast Guard –– www.uscg.milwww.uscg.mil

MarinesMarines –– www.marines.milwww.marines.mil

NavyNavy –– www.navy.milwww.navy.mil
Find out more about benefits available for each branchFind out more about benefits available for each branch http://militarypay.defense.gov/http://militarypay.defense.gov/

Events for SeniorsEvents for Seniors
October 1, 2014October 1, 2014
CSU and Cal Poly Applications Open Online atCSU and Cal Poly Applications Open Online at www.csumentor.eduwww.csumentor.edu
CSULB Mandatory Meeting for Seniors Applying for Fall 2015 in the College and CareerCSULB Mandatory Meeting for Seniors Applying for Fall 2015 in the College and Career
Center at LunchCenter at Lunch
Senior Parent Night in the Auditorium at 6:00 pmSenior Parent Night in the Auditorium at 6:00 pm
Diversity and College Access Fair atDiversity and College Access Fair at www.collegegreeenlight.comwww.collegegreeenlight.com/fair/fair from 1:00 pm tofrom 1:00 pm to
5:00 pm5:00 pm
UC System Day at College Week Live online atUC System Day at College Week Live online at www.collegeweeklive.comwww.collegeweeklive.com from 9:00 amfrom 9:00 am
to 7:00 pmto 7:00 pm
CSU College Night at the Long Beach Convention Center from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pmCSU College Night at the Long Beach Convention Center from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
CSULB College of Business Administration Open House from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm atCSULB College of Business Administration Open House from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at
CSULBCSULB
Academic Resume Writing Workshop for the Local Scholarship Application in the CollegeAcademic Resume Writing Workshop for the Local Scholarship Application in the College
and Career Center at Lunchand Career Center at Lunch

Events for SeniorsEvents for Seniors (continued)(continued)
Back-to-School Night at Lakewood High School from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pmBack-to-School Night at Lakewood High School from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
City of Lakewood College Fair at Mayfair Park from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pmCity of Lakewood College Fair at Mayfair Park from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
CSULB Mandatory Meeting for Seniors Applying for Fall 2015 (Make-Up Session) in theCSULB Mandatory Meeting for Seniors Applying for Fall 2015 (Make-Up Session) in the
College and Career Center at LunchCollege and Career Center at Lunch
Deadline to register for the for November 8Deadline to register for the for November 8thth
SAT Test atSAT Test at www.collegeboard.orgwww.collegeboard.org
Univision Virtual College Fair at College Week Live online atUnivision Virtual College Fair at College Week Live online at www.collegeweeklove.comwww.collegeweeklove.com
from 9:00 am to 7:00 pmfrom 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Scholarship Application Essay Workshop in Room 332A at LunchScholarship Application Essay Workshop in Room 332A at Lunch
Cal State Monterey Bay Open House at CSUMBCal State Monterey Bay Open House at CSUMB
UC Berkeley Black Recruitment and Retention Center Representatives in the College andUC Berkeley Black Recruitment and Retention Center Representatives in the College and
Career Center at NutritionCareer Center at Nutrition
UC and Common Application Personal Statement Workshop in the College and CareerUC and Common Application Personal Statement Workshop in the College and Career

CSU Application Workshop in the College and Career Center at LunchCSU Application Workshop in the College and Career Center at Lunch
Cal State East Bay Preview Day/Open HouseCal State East Bay Preview Day/Open House
Cal Poly Pomona Preview DayCal Poly Pomona Preview Day
Sacramento State Future Hornet DaySacramento State Future Hornet Day
Cal State San Bernardino Open HouseCal State San Bernardino Open House
Cal State Stanislaus Preview DayCal State Stanislaus Preview Day
Multicultural Student College Fair at Vistamar School in El Segundo from 2:00 pm to 5:00Multicultural Student College Fair at Vistamar School in El Segundo from 2:00 pm to 5:00
pmpm
Resume Editing for the Local Scholarship Application in the College and Career Center atResume Editing for the Local Scholarship Application in the College and Career Center at
Lunch (Bring a rough draft of your Academic Resume)Lunch (Bring a rough draft of your Academic Resume)
Virtual College Fair at College Week Live online atVirtual College Fair at College Week Live online at www.collegeweeklive.comwww.collegeweeklive.com from 9:00 amfrom 9:00 am
to 7:00 pmto 7:00 pm
UC and Common Application Personal Statement Workshop in the College and CareerUC and Common Application Personal Statement Workshop in the College and Career

The NACAC Performing & Visual Arts College Fair will be at UCLA in Ackerman Union,The NACAC Performing & Visual Arts College Fair will be at UCLA in Ackerman Union,
Grand Ballroom from 1:00 to 3:30 pmGrand Ballroom from 1:00 to 3:30 pm
Chico State Preview DayChico State Preview Day
Personal Statement Editing in Room 332A at Lunch (Bring a rough draft of your PersonalPersonal Statement Editing in Room 332A at Lunch (Bring a rough draft of your Personal
Statement)Statement)
USC Representative Visit in the College and Career Center at NutritionUSC Representative Visit in the College and Career Center at Nutrition
November 1, 2014November 1, 2014
““Day at Dominguez” Open House at CSU Dominguez HillsDay at Dominguez” Open House at CSU Dominguez Hills
Student Pollworker Participation during Election (September 26Student Pollworker Participation during Election (September 26thth
Deadline – ApplicationDeadline – Application
Available in the College and Career Center)Available in the College and Career Center)
Career/College Night at the CSULB Pyramid from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pmCareer/College Night at the CSULB Pyramid from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

TranscriptsTranscripts
How to Register for a Parchment Account:How to Register for a Parchment Account:
1.1. Sign in atSign in at www.parchment.comwww.parchment.com
2.2. ClickClick Sign UpSign Up to log-in or register for your accountto log-in or register for your account
3.3. ClickClick Get StartedGet Started, add Lakewood High School, add Lakewood High School
4.4. Complete the waiver form and complete theComplete the waiver form and complete the TranscriptTranscript
Authorization FormAuthorization Form byby eSigningeSigning the formthe form
How to Submit a Request:How to Submit a Request:
1.1. Select your Destinations such as Colleges, NCAA, CommonSelect your Destinations such as Colleges, NCAA, Common
Application, or Your HomeApplication, or Your Home
2.2. Review DestinationsReview Destinations
3.3. Provide debit/credit card payment if there are any feesProvide debit/credit card payment if there are any fees
4.4. The status of your request will be e-mailedThe status of your request will be e-mailed andand there will bethere will be
updates in your Parchment.com Account underupdates in your Parchment.com Account under Order HistoryOrder History

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