PROVIDED BY VGHS COLLEGE CENTER:
1. SAT I/SAT II and ACT request for accommodation
2. FAFSA, CAL GRANT financial aid forms
3. Assist in any other pertinent matters
SUMMARY OF STUDENT/PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Register and take required tests – SAT Reasoning Test, SAT Subject Tests, or ACT with writing.
2. Arrange for test scores to be sent to colleges.
3. Obtain college applications & Financial Aid forms from each college.
4. Review essay topics for all colleges of interest and write the essays.
5. Complete and send in each college application and financial aid materials – Be sure to make a copy of everything and obtain a "Certificate of Mailing" for each submission.
6. Schedule a meeting with Ms. Sadowski to discuss college plans.
TESTS - Village Glen High School CEEB Code Number: 053607
- UC and Cal State will accept test scores from these dates although December is the last date accepted for seniors.
- Other colleges – check individual application deadlines
- Can only take SAT Reasoning Test or SAT Subject Test – NOT BOTH on any given test date. When signing up for a SAT II test date, student may take 1, 2 or 3 SAT II Subject Tests on one test date
1. STUDENTS MUST ORDER SAT or ACT TESTS TO BE SENT TO EACH INDIVIDUAL COLLEGE THEY ARE APPLYING TO – THIS MUST BE DONE DIRECTLY WITH THE TESTING COMPANY.
2. UC REQUIRES ACT with Writing
3. Scores can be sent by phone or on the internet using a credit card.
4. There are fees to take these tests. There is a waiver form for the test fees available in the College Center.
UC Application Requirements:
1. One application for the entire UC system – check boxes for individual UC campuses
2. Separate fee for each campus that a student wants to apply to
4. REQUIRED TESTS: SAT or ACT with Writing AND 2 SAT Subject Tests
5. SAT -2 Required Subjects in different categories
6. LAST DATE UC's accept SAT tests = December Test for Seniors
7. Each UC campus is considered a separate institution and has it's own code number that must be entered when ordering scores to be sent
8. 2 SHORT ESSAYS INSTEAD OF 1 (prompts in Instruction Booklet)
9. No Official Transcript should be sent with application
10. No Teacher Recommendations required
11. No School Reports or Counselor Recommendation
12. DEADLINE for application: NOVEMBER 30
13. Application can be sent beginning November 1
14. Complete the application online through the UC Pathways website – THIS IS THE ONLY WAY www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions) The online application is available as of October 1. Students can log on with a user name and password which allows them to begin their application right away, save what they have done and finish at another time. BUT IT IS IMPORTANT TO WRITE DOWN YOUR USER NAME – YOU CANNOT RETREIVE THIS. IF YOU FORGET IT, YOU HAVE TO START A NEW APPLICATION FROM THE BEGINNING — DO NOT WAIT UNTIL NOVEMBER 29TH OR 30TH TO SUBMIT YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION ON-LINE. The server has been known to crash in the past due to the number of students applying at the last minute.
NOTE: The UC application asks students to self report courses and grades. Courses must be listed in a specific way to comply with UC rules. A list of UC approved courses (available in the College Center) is needed to fill out the application correctly. UC WILL VERIFY ANY INFORMATION THE STUDENT SUBMITS, INCLUDING GRADES, COURSE SELECTION, AND ACADEMIC HONORS/AWARDS.
Cal State Application Requirements:
1. Students must fill out a separate application for each campus and submit the proper fee.
2. REQUIRED TESTS: SAT Reasoning or ACT
3. LAST DATE Cal States accept SAT & ACT tests for Seniors — December Test.
4. Each Cal State campus is considered a separate institution and has it's own code number that must be entered when ordering scores to be sent
5. No Essays required
6. No Official Transcript should be sent with application
7. No Teacher Recommendations required
8. No School Reports or Counselor Recommendation
9. Send in application by mail with Post Office Certificate of Mailing (Cal State will not accept Fed Ex or any other type of mail) OR
10. Send in the application on line via the Cal State website (www.csumentor.edu)
11. APPLICATION DEADLINES are October 1 to November 30. CSU application priority filing deadline is November 30. Individual campuses may accept applications before or after this date – check the website for specific dates.
Private Colleges and Out-of-State Public Universities
All private colleges and out-of-state universities have their own applications. However, there are a number (over 300) who will accept the Common Application – www.commonapp.org. Students need to contact each college for their specific admission and application requirements; however, all will require the following:
1. Official Transcript
2. School Report & College Counselor Recommendation
- Part of the Application includes a "School Report & Recommendation". Brag Sheet and materials are due to the College Center October 1
- This must be completed by a school official. In order for the counselor to write a recommendation the student must complete a "Brag Sheet" and meet with the counselor
- The "Brag Sheet" deadline is:
October 1 for Early Admissions
November 15 for applications due in December
December 1 for all regular applications
Additional required application materials for private colleges/out-of-state universities:
3. Teacher Recommendations – usually two from 11th or 12th grade sent directly to the college by the teacher. Students should provide an envelope addressed to the school with a first-class stamp.
4. Multiple Essay Questions
5. Test Scores – check with individual colleges/universities for their specific requirements (see info on tests above)
Concurrent Enrollment
Concurrent enrollment allows students to be concurrently enrolled in high school and community college. If you are a strong student and want to challenge yourself, concurrent enrollment may be ideal for you. There are specific rules to which all students must adhere. The process for enrollment is as follows:
High School Students
1. They need to submit an application through community college website.
2. When they receive their ID number, they will also receive their appointment date to register online.
3. If they plan to take Math or English, they need to register for the assessment test online after they receive their ID number.
4. There will be a hold placed on their records for the concurrent enrollment form until they submit the form to the Admissions and Records Office (with original signatures). Students will not be able to enroll online in classes until this form is submitted. This form needs to be approved/signed by Ms. Lazer, the principal.
5. Once the hold has been removed, they can access the online system to try to add like anyone else on, or after their appointment time. If enrolled, they then pay their fees online or at the Business Office.
6. If the class if full, they can attempt to get in by attending the first session of the class and requesting an add permit from the instructor. They must submit that add permit to Admissions and Records (it is their responsibility)
Some benefits of taking concurrent enrollment:
1. It is an excellent way to get ahead, so that when you get to college, you will already have some courses completed.
2. It is an excellent way to show colleges that you are ready for college work, and helps you be competitive in the college admissions process.
3. It is a great opportunity to see what college courses are like, and to try out a course in the major you are planning on entering.
4. There are some courses that will count for college credit and high school credit. For these courses, bring your official college transcript to the Principal or College Counselor once the course is completed, and it will be added to your transcript.
Concurrent Enrollment Tips
Remember! These are real college courses, and you are establishing your college transcript. If you do well in the course, that good grade will go with you to college. However, if you do badly, that bad grade will also go with you to college. So be sure you are ready to put the time in to be successful in the course. If you decide to drop the course, you must make sure you formally drop it with the college. Don’t just stop going to class, or you will end up with a Fail on your report card!
