College Application Types & College Lists
What are the three types of applications you can use to apply to California colleges?
CSU Application
UC's Application
Common Application
In your own words, what does college reach mean?
Reach
Colleges where you have less than a 25% chance of admission Or any school with an admission rate of 20% or below
Name one of the parts of a college application?
Application Fee
Entrance Exams
College Essays
Supplemental Essays (Optional)
Letters of Recommendation
High School Transcript
What is the purpose of sending your high school transcript and when should you send it?
The record of the classes you’ve taken and your grades is one of the most important parts of your application.
Your high school should send your transcript, along with a school profile, directly to the colleges you are applying to.
At the end of your senior year, your high school will send a final transcript to the college you’ve decided to attend.
What were the 4 steps in the rap song? 😎
Step 1: Be a pain
Step 2: Push yourself
Step 3: Find the right fit
Step 4: Put your hands on some cash
What are the three ways to rank college choices?
Match
Target
Reach
What is a target school?
Colleges where you have a 25-75% chance of admission
What are the two standardized exams?
SAT and ACT.
What is The California College Promise Program?
The California College Promise Program provides free tuition to students who attend a community college for the first two years of their education. Only qualification: Be a california resident.
What is UCLA's current Acceptance rate for incoming seniors? Is UCLA a match, target, or reach school?
10- 15%
How much does a UC or CSU application cost?
$70 per application
However, there are fee waivers available.
What should you check for before applying/ accepting a college admission?
- College culture
- majors offered
- Financial aid package
Does UC require SAT or ACT scores?
NO
What does the acronym "SAT" stand for?
Scholastic Aptitude Test
According to Google, Which UC is the #1 public university in the world?
UC Berkeley
Roughly, about how many schools should you have on your college list?
About 10.
What is a match school?
Colleges where you have a 75%+ chance of acceptance
What is the purpose of a college essay?
Your essays are a chance for you to give admission officers a better idea of your character and strengths. Remember to proofread your essays carefully before you send them in.
What Ap scores should you submit with your college application
3 or higher
but 4 or higher for reach schools.
What is the #1 thing college students regret not bringing to their college dorm?
A rug
When is the UC application due?
November 30th
What's the quadratic formula?
X= (-b±√(b^2-4ac))/2a
Name 3 extracurriculars you have done, or plan on doing?
(Sports count as 1)
Sports
Multicultural club
key club
debate club
Student council
Volunteer
AP
and much more
What are recommendation letters? Who should you ask for recommendation letters?
These letters describe your skills, accomplishments and personality. Letters of recommendation work for you when they present you in the best possible light, showcasing your skills and abilities.
Many colleges require letters of recommendation from teachers or other adults who know you well.
What has 4 eyes but can’t see?
Mississippi