College & Career Center

 

 

 

UC/ CSU/ Private and Out-of-state schools Deadlines

 

UC Application

• Opens August 1 and due November 30
• https://apply.universityofcalifornia.edu

Personal Insight Questions Freshman Guide: Please see below 

See Application Tips and Helpful Guide below

UCSB will provide virtual application workshops: Click here to sign up

 

CSU Application
 

• Opens October 1; Due November 30
  Some CSUs have extended deadlines (as of 12/8/2022)
• https://www.calstate.edu/apply

 

Private and Out-of-States Colleges

 

• Check Common Application and must link to Naviance and waive your rights
• Deadlines vary from school to school https://www.commonapp.org
• Need a letter of recommendation from college counselors or school report needs to be submitted by college counselors

You must match your Naviance account with your Common App account!

You must waive your rights (FERPA)

See Tips and Helpful Guide below

Pierce College Application

• Pierce application will open as early as October or as late as February.. Everyone can apply.
• http://www.piercecollege.edu/admissions/Applyonline.asp

Must complete the FAFSA or Dream Act
Complete the Pierce Promise program form

• For more information about how to get two years free with the Promise Program go to https://www.piercecollege.edu/promise.  You must file a FAFSA or Dream Act to qualify for the free tuition. 

FSA ID

Whether you are a student or parent you'll need to create your own FSA ID account.  

Go to FSA ID Log in

FAFSA/Dream Act opens tentatively opens in December. You are filing for 2024-2025 school year. 

Gather parent basic information and tax information (Tax from 202)

Know the schools you are applying to because they must be listed when you file

Begin your estimate for federal aid

FAFSA- Financial Aid information

• File the FAFSA or the CA Dream Act- Opens December  through priority deadline is April 2, 2024
• Everyone including those interested in the Promise program needs to submit an application
• To complete the CA Dream Act, go https:/dream.csac.ca.gov
• To complete FAFSA application, go to https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
• After a week, create a WebGrant account to keep track of your Cal Grant awards. Create the account at mygrantinfo.csac.ca.gov

If you are not planning to file the FAFSA or Dream Act you must opt out of it by filling out the Google form below: 

FAFSA OPT out Google Form

 

Please watch the video to see how to link your Naviance account with Common Application

How to link your Naviance Account with Common Application: click here - Loom Video

How to match your Common App & Naviance -  Watch Video

Files

• 12th grade application checklist Fall
• 12th grade Presentation
• Applying to College 101 Workbook
• ECR Opt-Out Fillable Form for the FAFSA and CADAA
• Fall-2024-presenting-yourself-freshman
• Freshman PIQ 2024
• Pierce Concurrent Enrollment Checklist - Updated Aug 23
• Recommendation Packet 2023-2024
• Tips for the Common Application ECRCHS 2024

“WEDNESDAY WORKSHOP” for Juniors
COLLEGE WORKSHOPS FOR CLASS OF 2025

How do I sign up?

To sign up, juniors can pick up an excusal slip from the college and career center. The teacher must sign the excusal form before attending any workshops. Workshops are during periods 1, 2, 3, or 4.

The workshops will be held by our amazing volunteer private College Counselor, Mrs. Stern, who also happens to be a UC reader.

DATES WORKSHOPS

COLLEGE OFFICE EVENTS FOR JUNIORS
 

DATES	WORKSHOPS
February 7, 2024	Starting the College Application Process as  a Junior:  What do I need to know?  SAT vs ACT-Which one do I choose? Do I need to take a test? What kinds of schools can I apply to? What is Naviance?
February 14, 2024	What do colleges look for? What does holistic or comprehensive review mean?  Review of the 13 UC selection criteria and how to create your college list. What is a Recommendation Packet?  Why is it important to get to know your college counselors? Which colleges need a recommendation?
February 21, 2024	How to Write an Effective Personal Statement and College Essay; UC Personal Insight Questions
February 28, 2024	Schedule a meeting with Mrs. Stern (priority to those who have attended workshops)
March 6, 2024	Starting the College Application Process as  a Junior:  What do I need to know?  SAT vs ACT-Which one do I choose? Do I need to take a test? What kinds of schools can I apply to? What is Naviance?
March 13, 2024	What do colleges look for? What does holistic or comprehensive review mean?  Review of the 13 UC selection criteria and how to create your college list. What is a Recommendation Packet?  Why is it important to get to know your college counselors? Which colleges need a recommendation?
March 20, 2024	How to Write an Effective Personal Statement and College Essay; UC Personal Insight Questions
April 3, 2024	Schedule a meeting with Mrs. Stern
April 10, 2024	Starting the College Application Process as  a Junior:  What do I need to know?  SAT vs ACT-Which one do I choose? Do I need to take a test? What kinds of schools can I apply to? What is Naviance?
April 17, 2024	What do colleges look for? What does holistic or comprehensive review mean?  Review of the 13 UC selection criteria and how to create your college list. What is a Recommendation Packet?  Why is it important to get to know your college counselors? Which colleges need a recommendation?
April 24, 2024	How to Write an Effective Personal Statement and College Essay; UC Personal Insight Questions
Pierce Community College	If you are interested in attending community college after you graduate or want to know more about the transfer program, you can sign up in the college office.  Pierce rep will be coming from 9-1 on Fridays.

Hello AP Students & Parents!

YOU MUST BE ENROLLED IN YOUR AP CLASSROOM(S) FOR YOUR EXAM TO BE ORDERED If you are taking an AP test for a class you are not enrolled in, then you must see the AP Coordinator for the AP online code to add. Without this step, we cannot order a test for you.  Please contact your teachers if you are not in their AP classroom on College Board   Purchasing exams were between October 1-31, 2023.  We are no longer taking AP orders NO REFUNDS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR PURCHASED AP EXAMS!!!

PRICES PER EXAM

Traditional Rate: $98
AP Seminar or AP Research: $146
Free and Reduced Lunch Program Rate: $5

Late fee: $40 per exam (purchased after October 31; no additional purchase orders after March 15)
 

 

Important information to review for AP testing

Calculator policy for AP testing

AP Terms and Conditions you must agree to

What to bring on the day of the exam

AP Credit Policy Search

TESTING ACCOMMODATIONS If students would like accommodations for AP exams, they must apply and be approved Having a 504 or IEP does not guarantee accommodations Directions to request for accommodations You may request college board accommodations, and a parent consent form, by going online to www.collegeboard.org Complete the consent form and bring it to Mrs. Guenther with an up-to-date, detailed letter from a medical doctor stating the medical reason for the request.  This letter must be on the doctor’s official letterhead and signed by the doctor.  A letter from a psychologist will not be accepted.   Please note that this process may take a long time since Mrs. Guenther (b.guenther@ecrchs.net) must assemble the necessary documentation.

Seniors how to order transcripts:

1. Go to you My ECR SSO and go to Naviance
2. Go to Colleges I'm Applying To 
3. Add the schools you applied to, accepted or denied or waitlisted
4. Indicate the school you are going to attend after you graduate. This includes community college because they will want your high school transcript. 
5. When your information is complete on Naviance you must go to the TRANSCRIPT OFFICE the week of May 15 to order the transcript. Transcript office is located next to counseling office 2. The transcripts will be sent in June after you graduate.

ECRCHS Forms

• College Planning checklist for Seniors from ACT

• 12th Grade College Preparation Checklist from Federal Student Aid

• When to take the exam by College Board

 

SIR Deposit for UC School

information about your SIR deposit for UC Schools

 

12th Grade College Planning Timeline

SAT and ACT Information: 

It is important to look at the testing policies for the schools you are interested in applying to. For the class of 2023, UC and Cal State schools are test blind, which means they will NOT accept test scores for admission purposes. Other schools may have a test optional policy, which means you can send scores if you would like to. 

UC Application Updates

After submitting the UC application

After submission, applicants can log in to their UC application to pay any remaining fees due, to view and print a PDF of their application and to make updates to certain information such as their personal information. All personal information updates such as name, email or mailing address should be made online in their UC application.

Beyond personal information, applicants should be advised that very little information can be updated in the UC application after submission. Applicants are unable to update information included in the Activities and awards section or their Personal Insight Question responses. Minor changes to activities, awards, volunteer work or employment are unlikely to have an impact on the admission decision.

Reporting academic changes

For freshman applicants, if there are changes to the students' academic record after they submit their application, such as changing schools, adding/dropping courses or earning a grade lower than a C, they might need to notify the campuses to which they've applied. Keep in mind, UC cannot guarantee that a campus can go back to review an application after correspondence has been received.

If the student receives an offer of admission, they should confirm with the campus admission office that the campus is aware of any deficient grades or schedule changes.

Requesting a change of major

Each campus has specific instructions if an applicant wishes to change their intended major after submitting a UC application. See campus instructions for major change requests.

Canceling/withdrawing a UC application

Each campus has specific instructions for their individual process if an applicant wishes to cancel or withdraw their application from further consideration. This only applies to students canceling or withdrawing prior to admission. See campus instructions for canceling/withdrawing a UC application.

 

CSU Admissions Updates

EOP deadlines

Students who expressed interest and the intention to apply to the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) on Cal State Apply for fall 2025 should check individual campus EOP application and documents deadlines on the EOP Admission by Term website. Document deadlines include letter of recommendations.

Changes to a Submitted Application

When a student submits their first application to any campus, regardless of the priority deadline, students will not be able to make any changes to any subsequent application. If students need to report any corrections, please have them contact the campuses they applied to directly.

You've Applied to the CSU: Now What?

Share this article with your students who already submitted their applications and are wondering what to expect in the near future.

New FAFSA/Dream Act Information:  Due April 2, 2024

Updates on the new FAFSA Form

2024–25 FAFSA® Form on StudentAid.gov Preview Presentation: Click here

Types of Financial Aid: Click here

Do you need money for college or career school?: Click here

click here for Financial aid presentation

 

FSA ID: Create one now!

While we wait for new information about when the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA and Dream Act) will be available (around December), now is the perfect time for students and their contributors get their FSA IDs. That way, they are ready to complete and submit the FAFSA® as soon as it becomes available.

FAFSA/Dream Act Opt-Out form for Class of 2024

Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) are required to confirm that high school seniors complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application (CADAA).

Students may alternatively complete an opt-out form, which shall be collected and retained by the high school. 

Opt Out form

Please return the form to Mr. Graham, Mrs. Yi or Mrs. Murcia in the College & Career Center or you can fill out the Opt out Google Form

CAL GRANT GPA OPT OUT FORM - 11th grade only (Class of 2025)

Assembly Bill 2160 was signed into law in September 2014 mandating that all public schools electronically submit grade point averages (GPAs) for all graduating seniors to the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) by October 1 for Cal Grant consideration, unless the student or parent has opted out.

Cal Grant awards range from $5,000 to 12,000 and are for students who are pursuing an undergraduate degree or vocational or career training. Cal Grants do not have to be repaid. California Education Code section 69432.9 requires the school district to notify all grade 11 students and their parent/guardian (if under the age of 18), in writing and no later than January 1 of a student’s grade 11 academic year, that the student will be deemed a Cal Grant applicant unless the student has opted out prior to March 1 of their 11th grade year. Students who do not opt out will have their GPA submitted to the Commission to be considered for a Cal Grant award. If you choose not to have your student’s GPA sent to the California Student Aid Commission, your student will not be considered for a Cal grant. Please return your opt-out form to the guidance office no later than March 1 of the student's 11th grade year. Please see your school counselor if you have any questions.

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El Proyecto de ley de la asamblea 2160 se convirtió en ley en septiembre de 2014 ordenando que todas las escuelas públicas presenten electrónicamente el promedio de calificaciones (Conocido por las siglas en inglés GPA) para todos los alumnos del 12º grado a la Comisión de ayuda estudiantil de California (Conocido por siglas las inglés CSAC) antes del 1 de octubre para ser considerados para la Subvención Cal Grant, a menos que el alumno, el padre/ tutor haya optado por no participar en el proceso de envío.

Las subvenciones son de $5,000 a $12,000 y son para los alumnos que están cursando una licenciatura, formación profesional o capacitación vocacional. Las subvenciones Cal Grant no tienen que ser reembolsadas. El Artículo 69432.9 del Código de Educación de California exige que el distrito escolar notifique por escrito a cada alumno en el 11° grado o sus padres/tutor (si menos de 18 años) antes del 1 de enero del 11° grado del alumno. El alumno se considerará un solicitante de la subvención Cal Grant a menos que el alumno, el padre/ tutor opte por no participar en el envío de su GPA a la Comisión a más tardar el 1º de marzo del 11º grado del alumno. Si los alumnos no optan por la exclusión voluntaria, se entregará el GPA a la Comisión para ser considerados para la subvención Cal Grant. Si usted decide que no se envíe el promedio de calificaciones de su hijo/a la Comisión de ayuda estudiantil de California, su hijo/a no será considerado para recibir una subvención Cal Grant. Los formularios para exclusión voluntaria deben ser entregados a la oficina de asesoría a más tardar el 1º de marzo del 11º grado. Por favor hable con su consejero escolar si tiene alguna pregunta.

Important Cal Grant Information for Seniors

ECR will be submitting the Cal Grant GPA via online. But parents have the option to opt out from the online GPA submission. We do not recommend that you opt out because you will have to still submit the GPA to CSAC. But if you choose to opt out, please click here for the form. This form must be turned into the college office by October 15.

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Financial Aid Information

• Types of Federal Financial Aid
• Creating a FSA ID : Create a FSA ID for your parent and the student. The FSA ID serves as your electronic signature
• Checking Cal Grant Eligibility: Create an account to see your Cal Grant Eligibility
  • helpful YouTube video on creating an account
• CSS: you must complete an additional financial aid application for private and out of state schools

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Scholarship Scams

Scholarships are free money for college. You should never have to pay to find, apply or receive one.

• Read about Scholarship Scams and avoiding scholarship scams

• Scholarship Guide by Fast Web

• Scholarship Scam by Fast Web

• How to win a Scholarship by Fast Web

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Website Resources for Scholarship Search

• College Board Scholarships Search: Find scholarships and other financial aid from more than 3,000 national, state and private funds. Database is updated annually.

• Fast Web: It offers students with more than 180,000 listings of scholarships, fellowships, grants, and loans.
• Cappex.com: Scholarship search matching your strength, skills, and interests.

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Public Price Promise by Cal Lutheran

Private Education, Public Price

Public Price Promise Attend Cal Lutheran for the average cost of UC schools.

The Public Price Promise scholarship awards you the difference in average cost of attendance between Cal Lutheran and University of California schools. This is important because you get the experience of a private school education for the cost of a public school price. 

The award amount for 2023-24 is: $29,000

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Middle Class Scholarship via California Student Aid Commission

The Middle Class Scholarship lowers the college fees to up to 40% off statewide fees (tuition) at the UC and CSU campuses for families making under $100,000 that do not qualify for other financial aid programs and will provide a 10% tuition reduction for families making up to $150,000. The Middle Class Scholarship tuition coverage is based on a sliding scale. Students must filed the FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov or the California Dream Act Application at www.caldreamact.org no later than March 2nd priority deadline. Students must have a minimum of 2.0 financial aid GPA.

• Information about the Middle Class Scholarship

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Questbridge Scholarship

Anyone interested in Questbridge must see Mrs. Yi. You will need to complete a Recommendation Packet.

• Questbridge Selection Criteria

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WUE: Western Undergraduate Exchange Program

WUE: Residents of WICHE states can gain affordable access to programs, states avoid costly and unnecessary duplication of programs and facilities, and colleges and universities can devote their resources to improving the quality of their educational offerings.

• How to apply through WUE?

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Scholarships by Interest Groups

Minority Students

• Scholarship for Minority Students: American Indian Scholarship Funds
• American Indian Scholarship Funds: African American Scholarships
• African American Scholarships: (UNCF- United Negro College Fund)
• Black College Dollars: Free scholarship search geared towards geared towards African American students; sponsored by HBCU Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

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Latino/Hispanic Students

• Latino College Dollars: Offers diverse range of scholarship programs
• Hispanic Scholarship Funds: The Hispanic Scholarship Fun, Inc (HCF) is a private non-profit organization founded in 1993 to develop the next generation of Hispanics business leaders in America by awarding scholarships to deserving Hispanic students.
• MALDEF Scholarships: List of scholarships that does not ask for social security number

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Asian Students

• Asian and Pacific Island Scholarship: Scholarship search for Asian American and Pacific Islander

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Athletes

• College Scholarships with Information for Athletes: Scholarship information for student-athletes

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Major Specific Scholarships

• Major Specific Scholarship Page: Look for scholarships if you are interested in art, biology, computer science, engineering, journalism, and nursing.

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FAFSA SOCIAL MEDIA 

• Twitter.com/FAFSA
• Facebook.com/FederalStudentAid
• YouTube.com/ FederalStudentAid

College Admission:

To be eligible for admission to a four-year university, students must meet subject requirements. These requirements represent the minimum academic standards for eligibility. Meeting the minimum eligibility requirement does not guarantee admission.

College Subject Requirements (A-G):

Please note that UC’s recommend or require students to complete above and beyond the minimum requirements for admissions.

• (A) 2 Years of Social Studies (World History, U.S. History, Government)
• (B) 4 Years of English
• (C) 3 Years of Math (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II)
  • 4 years recommended
• (D) 2 Years of Lab Science (Life Science, Physical Science)
  • 3 years recommended
• (E) 2 Years of Foreign Language
  • 3 years recommended
• (F) 1 Year of Visual/Performing Art
• (G) 1 Year of Electives from any category (A-F)

Information about online classes:

• You cannot just take a class online without it being on the approved UC Doorways to meet college entrance requirements
• You can check A-G Course List to see if your class is an approved course from an approved program by typing in “online” on the search engine
• Not all classes are UC approved even though the program/school may be approved; you must check the individual classes
• Community College online Lab Science “D” classes are now approved for UC/CSU but the class must include a “wet” lab
• You cannot take an online high school science class without a “wet lab”; most high school science classes are still not approved, but it is up to you to check
• No Visual Performing Arts (VPA) “F” class is approved online
• Remember that these online classes/programs/schools may be approved for UC/CSU, but most of them are not NCAA approved
• Please contact the school/program for availability and the cost of the class/program

GPA Calculation

ECR GPA (Total GPA): This weighted GPA is important because it is used to establish class rank that is reported to private and some public out-of- state colleges.

• Basics:
  • A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, Fail=0
  • A=5, B=4, C=3, D=0 Fail=0 (AP classes only)
• What’s Included:
  • All classes taken 9th, 10th, 11th, & first half of 12th grades.
• Weighting:
  • Only AP classes; no honors courses
• Method of Computing:
  • Compute the un-weighted GPA including all classes even those that have been repeated. For AP classes only, use A=5, B=4, C=3

UC/CSU GPA: This weighted GPA is used by UC and CSU to establish eligibility and admissions for UC and CSU schools

• Basics:
  • A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, Fail=0 (regular classes)
  • A=5, B=4, C=3, D=0, Fail=0 (UC approved Honors, AP, & college classes)
• What’s Included:
  • Only academic (A-G) classes taken after the 9th grade-11th grades.
• Weighting:
  • UC approved Honors, AP, and college level classes in grades 10 & 11 receive an extra point per semester
• Method of Computing:
  • If a class has been repeated after a mark of “D” or Fail”, the second grade is used. Courses may be repeated only once. Students may earn up to eight semesters of honors/AP points. No more than four extra points (2 honors/AP classes) can be used in 10th grade.

What approved honors courses get an extra point on the UC/CSU GPA

The following courses receive an extra weighted point towards GPA as well as courses that are considered AP level:

• Honors U.S. History
• Honors American Lit. Comp.
• Honors Contemporary Comp.
• Honors Math Analysis
• Multi variable Calculus 
• Honors Chemistry
• Honors Physics
• Honors Physiology
• Honors Jazz Band
• Honors Vocal Ensemble 
• Please refer to the UC Articulation website to double check which courses can give you an extra point

Cal Grant (Financial Aid): This un-weighted GPA is used to determine eligibility for certain Cal Grants. These are rewards of money given to eligible California residents who continue their education in the State of California.

• Basics:
  • A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, Fail=0
• What’s Included:
  • All classes taken after the 9th grade except PE/ROTC classes.
• Weighted:
  • None
• Method of Computing:
  • Compute the un-weighted GPA in 10th and 11th grades. If a class has been repeated after a mark of “Fail”, use only the higher grade in the computation if the class has been retaken in 10th or 11th grades.

Info on Repeating Classes

UC/CSU GPA: If the same identical course (level and title of the course) is repeated, the higher grade will be calculated in the GPA. If the course is repeated but different levels such as Honors/AP is retaken at a regular level, you must include both grades in your GPA.

ECR GPA: The repeated grade does not replace the lower grade. Every class you take is calculated into your GPA. Making up a “C” grade in a class will not be posted on the ECR transcript.

Info on College Classes: College classes will be added to your high school transcript only if you need the credit to graduate from high school or the class fulfills a high school graduation requirement. You will not get an extra point on the ECR GPA. If the college classes do not go on your high school transcript, you can still report the classes on your application (to the UC/CSU schools)

Community Colleges

• Anywhere from October to March of your senior year
• The application is simple
•  Pierce Application
• No ACT or SAT required
• Pierce Rep here every week
• LA Pierce Promise

California State University (CSU)

• Opened October 1-November 30
• Straight forward application-students need to list your A-G classes.
• No SAT or ACT required for the class of 2022
• No essay required
• No extracurricular activities are listed
• Students send transcripts only if the school is asking for it
• Student must check their portals daily for communication from the different schools
• Check the application

University of California (UC)

• Opened August 1-November 30; cannot submit until November 1-30.
• More comprehensive application
• Student must list all A-G classes
• Extracurricular activities and awards must be listed.
• No SAT or ACT required for the class of 2022
• Students will only send official transcripts if the schools are asking for it
• Students must check their portals everyday for communications from the UC schools
• Personal Insight Questions required
• Freshman Guide

Private & Out-of-State Universities/Colleges

• Common Application is opened August 1
• Application deadline varies
• More comprehensive application
• Students must list senior schedule, activities, and awards
• Students need to list extracurricular activities
• Letter of recommendation is required by college counselors and at least two academic teachers
• School Report and Mid-year reports are required (official transcripts and recommendations are included) and completed by the college counselor
• SAT or ACT with Writing and SAT Subject Tests are usually required. Students must check the specific requirements for each school*
• Applications usually have several essays- Supplemental essays
• Apply at Common App. 

**Please note that due to COVID-19, testing requirements have changed this year. Please look at each institution's testing policies. UC and Cal States school are test blind for the class of 2024

Helpful video: Cal State Information

​​​​Information about CSU Campuses:

There are 23 CSU campuses. They offer degrees at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate levels. They also have programs offering professional degrees in areas such as education and engineering.

Explore majors in the CSU system

CSU Admissions Requirements

• Must meet A-G requirements
• CSUs do not require students to list community service activities
• They do not require a letter of recommendation
• They do not require a personal statement or essay
• Only send transcripts if you get a specific request to do so
• You can apply for a fee waiver within the application. You will know immediately when you submit if you qualified for four free applications.

Grades

 The grades you earned in high school is the most important factor in CSU admission decisions. You high school GPA is calculated using your “a-g” grades in 10th and 11th grades only, a maximum of 8 honors points, no more than two in 10th grades.

• The following courses receive an extra weighted point towards GPA as well as courses that are considered AP level:
  • Honors U.S. History
  • Honors American Lit. Comp.
  • Honors Contemporary Comp.
  • Honors Math Analysis
  • Multi variable Calculus 
  • Honors Chemistry
  • Honors Physics
  • Honors Physiology
  • Honors Jazz Band
  • Honors Vocal Ensemble 
  • Advanced Topics in Data Structures and Algorithms 
• Please refer to the UC Articulation website to double check which courses can give you an extra point

Test Scores

Due to COVID-19, CSU suspends Standardized Testing Requirement for upcoming admissions cycle. The Cal state schools are test blind and will not accept any test scores for admissions purposes.

Supplemental Factors 

​​The California State University (CSU) no longer uses ACT or SAT examinations in determining admission eligibility for all CSU campuses.

What are the supplemental factors?

Campuses will use a combination of students' “a-g" GPA and supplemental factors to determine admission eligibility. To review campus specific information please select the campus link below:

CSU Eligibility Index

The Eligibility Index Table shows the combination of test scores and grade point averages required to meet minimum eligibility requirements. The CSU does not use the SAT Writing section or the ACT writing score to calculate the CSU Eligibility Index.

Please note that some CSU schools such as Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, San Diego State and others may require more competitive scores to be admitted.

Impacted Programs and Impacted Majors:

Some campuses and majors are designed impacted because the number of applications exceeds the number of spaces available.

• List of campuses that are impacted and the majors that are impacted

CSUN Impacted Major

The list of impacted majors below may change in future academic years.

• Accountacy
• Biology
• Business administration
• Cinema & Television Arts
• Communications
• Health Administration
• Music
• Kinesiology
• Psychology

Applicants to the following impacted major are required to pass an audition:

1. Music – See Audition & Placement.

Equal Opportunity Program (EOP):

The EOP program is designed to improve access and retention of historically low-income and educationally disadvantaged students. EOP students have the potential and demonstrated motivation to perform, but they have not been able to realize their potential.

There is a separate application that must be filled out for each campus a student applies through EOP. Students are also required to submit 2 letters of recommendations for the EOP Programs. The letters of recommendations should come from teachers the students know well.

The EOP Applications deadlines are different from campus to campus. Therefore students must look to see when the applications are due. 

Financial Aid

• Cost of CSU by Campus

• CSU Net Price Calculator

Middle Class Scholarship via California Student Aid Commission (CSAC)

The Middle Class Scholarship lowers the college fees to up to 40% off statewide fees (tuition) at the UC and CSU campuses for families making under $100,000 that do not qualify for other financial aid programs and will provide a 10% tuition reduction for families making up to $150,000. The Middle Class Scholarship tuition coverage is based on a sliding scale. Students must filed the FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov or the California Dream Act Application at www.caldreamact.org no later than March 2nd priority deadline. Students must have a minimum of 2.0 financial aid GPA.

 

FAQ's

 

Do I need a letter of recommendation to apply to the CSUs?

No, you do not need letters of recommendations. Having a transcript in front of you will be helpful.

I think I calculated the CSU GPA incorrectly. What do I do?

This happens more frequently than you think. So, each school will recalculate your GPA to make sure it’s correct.

What if I took classes through OFL? How do I input those classes on my application?

The only classes you should be inputting on your UC and Cal state applications are A-G classes only. Be sure to type out the entire name, Opportunities For Learning. It does not matter which location you took the classes at. Usually your options are Baldwin Hills or Irwindale.

ECRCHS Forms

• UC/CSU Comparison Chart

• UC Doorways which includes approved Honors courses

 

Pathway to a Four Year College

College Admissions:

To be eligible for admission to a four-year university, students must meet subject requirements. These requirements represent the minimum academic standards for eligibility. Meeting the minimum eligibility requirement does not guarantee admission.

Subject Requirements (A-G):

Please note that UC’s recommend or require students to complete above and beyond the minimum requirements for admissions.

• (A) 2 Years of Social Studies (World History, U.S. History, Government)
• (B) 4 Years of English

• (C) 3 Years of Math (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II)

4 years recommended

• (D) 2 Years of Lab Science (Biology, Chemistry)

3 years recommended

• (E) 2 Years of Foreign Language

3 years recommended

• (F) 1 Year of Visual/Performing Art
• (G) 1 Year of Electives from any category (A-F)

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Grade Point Average:

The GPA calculation will include only those grades earned in the “A-G” subject courses taken during the 10th and 11th grades of high school. Grades earned for courses completed in 9th grade and 12th grade are not counted in the GPA. 

Honors Points:

Both the UC and CSU will award honors points in calculating the GPA for up to eight semesters of UC approved honors level and AP courses taken in 10th and 11th grades. The University limits the amount of UC certified honors credit student may receive for work completed in 10th grade to no more than four semesters. And not all honors classes will receive the extra points. To see which Honors classes earn an extra GPA point, click here. 

SAT/ACT Tests:

For Fall 2023, UC admissions will be "test-blind", which means the UCs won't use test scores to make admissions decisions.

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HOW APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED

13 criteria for UC application review

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Eligibility in Local Context (ELC) Information

The ELC program ensures that academically talented and deserving students from all over California have the opportunity to join us at UC. ELC status adds value to the application and is one of the 14 factors considered when applications are reviewed. Additionally, ELC students not admitted to any of their campus choices are offered a spot at a UC campus that has space, if minimum UC requirements are met. The top 9% of each graduating class will be designated as an ELC student.

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UC application and Application Center

The UC application for fall 2022 opened August 1. UC encourages students to spend ample time on their applications, developing each section to reflect their accomplishments, challenges, opportunities and talents within the context of their own family, school and community. With the application now open, students can begin to craft their application in preparation for our October 1–November 30 filing period.

The UC application provides help and support throughout each of its sections. Applicants can view answers to their commonly asked questions on each page of the application by clicking ‘Help’ on the top navigation bar. Additionally, applicants will see blue ‘i’ icons throughout the application. By clicking on the blue ‘i’ icon, applicants will see a definition, explanation or more context for a question. Lastly, students needing further assistance can contact the UC Application Center via phone or email. The center is available Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. (Pacific Time).

(800)207-1710 (within the U.S.)

(925)298-6856 (outside the U.S.)

ucinfo@applyucsupport.net

Fee Waivers

UC will continue to waive application fees (for up to four campuses) for qualified students as a feature of the online application. The fee waiver is embedded in the UC application. Based your answer for your financial information, then application will then tell you if qualify for 4 fee waivers. It is important to understand that even if you are on the Free and Reduced Lunch Program, it does not guarantee that you earn fee waivers.

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Personal Insight Questions

Essays, personal statements, and personal insight questions will help colleges become acquainted with you as a person and a student apart from grades, courses, test scores, and other objective data. You will also be able to demonstrate your ability to organize your thoughts and express yourself in a cohesive and meaningful essay. Think of your essays and responses as opportunities to share accomplishments, perspectives, talents, and experiences that are important to you. The University of California asks students to answer personal insight questions that are designed to get to know you better. Think of these questions as an interview with the admissions office. As an undergraduate applicant, the University of California wants you to be open and reflective and find your individual voice as you compose your answers.

You will have 8 questions to choose from and you must respond to 4 of the 8 questions:

• Each response is limited to 350 words.
• Which questions you choose to answer is entirely up to you. But you should select questions that are most relevant to your experience and that best reflect your individual circumstances.
• All questions are equal and all questions are given equal consideration in the application review process. There is no advantage or disadvantage to choosing certain questions over others.
• Your responses will be sent to all UC campuses selected on your application. Do not personalize your answers for any one UC campus.
• Write your responses in a Word document and cut and paste them into the UC application.

More information on Personal Insight Question

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Tuition & Financial Aid

For more information, please go to : UC Admission page

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Spring Semester Schedule Changes or Reporting D and F Grades

For UC schools: If you added or dropped A-G or AP courses, or received any D or F grades in A-G or AP courses, you need to contact the individual campuses to submit the information for consideration. Below are the instructions for each UC campus:

• Berkeley – Berkeley will not accept post-submission updates. Any updates that are sent will not be considered in the application reading process.
• Davis – Freshman applicants should submit changes thru Davis Portal
• Irvine – Freshman applicants should submit changes thru Irvine Portal.
• Los Angeles – Some post-submission updates will be accepted. Visit the UCLA contact page for further details.
• Merced – Post-submission updates are only accepted if the student is admitted. They can click on the “myCourseUpdate” link in their connect portal
• Riverside – Freshman applicants should submit changes through their website.
• San Diego – San Diego will not accept post-submission updates. Any updates that are sent will not be considered in the application reading process.
• Santa Barbara – Santa Barbara will not accept post-submission updates. Any updates that are sent will not be considered in the application reading process.
• Santa Cruz – The update form will be available after December 15. Can be submitted through the UC Santa Cruz portal

You should do this soon. (updated 12/12/23)

If you applied to CSU schools or other colleges, you will need to do the same and notify each school you applied to if there were any changes in your reported schedule. You usually email the admission office for the school. If you decide to call, please document all calls.

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How to change my majors after I submitted the UC application

Each campus has specific instructions if an applicant wishes to change their intended major after submitting a UC application, prior to receiving an admission decision. See campus instructions for major change requests. (Updated 12/12/23)

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UC Appeal Process

Not all UC campuses will have an answer for your appeal before the May 1 SIR deadline, so be sure to file a SIR with a backup school in case the appeal does not go through. You will lose your $100 deposit if you are accepted on an appeal somewhere else.

You must present a new and compelling reason for the appeal.

The UC campus offers a set of instructions on how to submit an appeal.

You must follow the instructions. Most appeals due have a strict timeline to abide by.

• UC San Diego: Freshman applicants not offered admission; online appeal only;
• UC Irvine: Appeal to selection decision; postal mail only
• UC Riverside: How to appeal my decision; online appeal only through the portal
• UCLA: Appeals to admission decisions; online only
• UC Berkeley: log into myBerkeleyApplication for appeal instructions
• UC Davis: Non admitted Freshman Applicants; online only
• UC Santa Cruz: Appeal of Denial of Admission; online only DUE March 28
• UC Merced: Appeals process online
• UC Santa Barbara: Submitting appeals; via mail only

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Information on being Waitlisted

When are waitlist offers announced? When will students hear a decision?

Freshman applicants will receive waitlist offers by the end of March, with an opt-in deadline of April 15. Students will be notified of their final status by June 1. Transfer applicants will receive waitlist offers by the end of April, with an opt-in deadline of May 15. Students will be notified of their final status by July 1.

I have a student who was offered and accepted a space on a waitlist at one of the campuses. Can they do anything to increase their chances of selection? Are students ranked?

Whether or not a campus will offer admission to students on a waitlist depends on a number of factors, including the number of students initially offered admission who accept a space by May 1 (June 1 for transfers), and campus and department enrollment goals. There is nothing that a student should or can do other than opt-in to the waitlist by the stated deadline. Any additional information submitted that was not requested by the campus will not be considered. The process for selecting students from the waitlist varies at each campus. A campus might have enrollment goals for a particular major, leading to the admission of students who applied to that program, but not other. Or a campus might admit broadly.

Can a student accept multiple waitlist offers?

Yes.

Can students who have been admitted at one campus and waitlisted at another accept both offers?

Yes. In fact, we highly recommend students who have been admitted to either a UC campus or another college or university accept that offer since a waitlist offer is not a guarantee of admission later.

How many students are usually admitted from the waitlists?

The number of students who are ultimately admitted varies from year to year, campus to campus. There is no way to tell how many students, if any, will ultimately be offered admission for any particular year.

Can a student who was waitlisted appeal their admission decision? Can a student who was denied admission appeal to be on the waitlist?

No. Offers to be on the waitlist are not admissions decisions and cannot be appealed. Similarly, students who were denied admission can only appeal for reconsideration to be admitted to the campus, not to be placed on the waitlist.

If a student did not receive an offer of admission from any campus to which they applied, but was waitlisted by a campus, will they receive an offer from UC Merced?

Yes, provided that the student meets all of the criteria for either the statewide or local guarantee.

If students are admitted from the waitlist, will they receive a financial aid package? Will they still be guaranteed housing and orientation?

Most campuses will not have financial aid award packages available when a waitlist offer is made. However, financial aid awards will be made available in accordance with campus policies and procedures, provided the applicant has submitted the FAFSA by the application deadline. The Statement of Intent to Register for students admitted from a waitlist will be considered on time for purposes of housing and orientation, provided they are submitted by the deadline stated in the offer of admission.

If a student is admitted from a campus waitlist after submitting a statement of intent to register (SIR) and deposit to another campus, can the initial deposit be refunded or transferred?

No, the SIR deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable.

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OTHER UC TOPICS

 

• AB540 FOR UC
• USING “ADDITIONAL COMMENTS” SECTION
• EOP PROGRAMS
• UC CONTACT INFO
• AWPE TEST (WRITING PLACEMENT TEST)

Helpful videos: 

AXS Companion: Last year, 41% of the seniors who opened Common App accounts never completed an application, many from under-resourced communities. To help those students achieve greater success, the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) and Oregon State University’s Ecampus have launched the AXS Companion, on August 30, 2022. The AXS Companion is a free, open, online resource to help students navigate Common App. IECA volunteers created the content, and Oregon State University’s Ecampus developed the platform. The AXS Companion opens with a welcome from Karen Richardson of Princeton University, contains 50+ step-by-step tutorial videos, and closes with a summation by Todd Rinehart at the University of Denver. Here is a 6-minute overview of the AXS Companion.

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Private and Out of State School Information

Early Action vs. Early Decision

Letters of Recommendation

RECOMMENDATION PACKET CAN BE FOUND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE.

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Common Application

The Common Application is a uniform college application that has over 500 members (colleges and universities) whereby a student can apply to colleges.

How to match your Naviance and Common App

How to match your Common App & Naviance - Watch Video

Common App Activity section: Approaching the Activities section | Common App

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WUE: Western Undergraduate Exchange

• Western Undergraduate Exchange Website

Residents of the WICHE states may be eligible to get reduced tuition rates at participating institutions outside of their home state. To get the most recent and up-to-date information about WUE admissions, you must contact the colleges you are interested in and talk to someone in charge of the WUE admissions. You may need to file a different application.

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Co-Op Colleges:

• Co-Op Colleges Website

Co-Op Colleges require or encourage students to apply what they’re learning in the classroom out in the real world – through closely supervised internships or practicums, or through cooperative education.

LA Promise for Pierce

To qualify for Promise Year 1:

Be a 2023 graduate from a California high school.

Complete the Los Angeles Pierce College (LAPC) Application (Summer 2023)

Complete O.A.C.

• Orientation: Log in to your Student Portal, select "Student Status", select "Orientation". Complete all sections
• Assessment: Log in to your Student Portal, select "Student Status", select "Assessment Result". If there are no assessment results posted, please speak with a Counselor online.
• Counseling: Sign up for a virtual New Student Counseling Group to complete your first semester education plan

Complete an application for financial aid, either the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act, 2023-2024.

If you are interested in the Pierce Promise Program complete the Los Angeles College Promise Interest Form.

Complete a Summer transition activity! Click Here to sign up for an activity. (as of 12/1/22, not has been updated by Pierce)

Enroll as a full-time student in Fall 2023 & Spring 2024 (minimum 12 units at Pierce College each term). 

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Community College Representatives:

We have a Pierce representative that will be coming every week on Monday from 9:30-1 pm in the College & Career Center

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This link is to our website with additional information.  

Website about Community Colleges:

• List of Community Colleges

• List of Community Colleges with dorms

• The UCLA Transfer Alliance Program (TAP) with UCLA gives community college students extra consideration to their College of Letters and Science.

• TAG: Transfer Admission Guarantee 

ASSIST is an online student-transfer information system that shows how course credits earned at one public California college or university can be applied when transferring to another.

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 Pierce Community College:

• Pierce Application Online:
• LA Pierce Promise

Pierce’s Honors Program:

The Honors Program (or it’s equivalent at other community colleges) can enhance a student’s ability to transfer to a highly selective college like UCLA. But please remember that the program does not guarantee admissions. You will have fill out a separate application to get into the Honors Program.

Steps to Applying to Pierce:

1. See the handout attached below to see how you can apply to Pierce

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Concurrent Enrollment: How high school students can take classes at Pierce

 Students need to apply online, take the concurrent enrollment form to the admissions office, and show up on the first day to get an “add” card. The “add” card must be taken back to the admission office at Pierce.

• Information about concurrent enrollment for high school students

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 Pierce’s IGETC:

 Pierce Community College IGETC:

The IGETC is approximately 34-37 CSU/UC transferable semester units. A minimum of 60 CSU/UC transferable semester units is required for transfer. You will need to complete additional coursework in your major and maybe some elective courses. Please see a counselor at Pierce to develop an Educational Plan so you can reach your goals. Please note that colleges have different IGETCs.

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 Moorpark Community College:

 Information about Moorpark Community College

• Moorpark IGETC:

• Apply for Admissions

• Moorpark’s Honors Program

• Special Admissions for High School Students

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Santa Monica College:

Information about Santa Monica Community College

• Santa Monica IGETC

• Apply Online

• Santa Monica’s Scholar’s Program

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 LA Valley Community College:

• Information about Los Angeles Valley Community College

• Valley IGETC

• Apply Online

• Valley’s Transfer Alliance/Honors Program

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UC Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG):

 Did you know that more than 13,000 transfer students applied for a Transfer Admission Guarantee last year? This program guarantees admission to a campus and major for students who meet the TAG criteria. With the guarantee in hand at one campus, many students apply to other campuses without risk, as the TAG does not bind a student to attend the TAG campus if admitted to another UC campus.

Six UC campuses offer an admission guarantee for junior transfer applicants. These include UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Merced, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara and UC Santa Cruz.

By participating in the program, students can ensure their admission to a specific UC campus and major. About 83 percent of students admitted through a TAG choose to enroll in a UC campus — including at the three non-TAG campuses. As TAG students come to UC well prepared academically, the majority (65 percent entering Fall 2019) graduate within two years of enrolling at UC.

To support your TAG advising efforts, please utilize the UC TAG Matrix as needed.

Students can submit their TAG via the UC Transfer Admission Planner (UC TAP). The TAG filing period for fall is September 1–30. Students can submit a TAG to only one UC campus.

TAG is also the cornerstone of the Pathways+ transfer option, as well as the UC Transfer Pathways Associate Degrees in Chemistry and Physics.6 UC campuses offer guarantee admissions to students from community colleges. Interested students must meet campus-specific requirements to qualify for a UC TAG. By participating in a TAG program, students can ensure their admission to a specific UC campus.

Tag Program

El Camino Real Charter High School Dual Enrollment Program The Dual Enrollment Program is a two-year program and requires students to commit to taking two Pierce College classes each semester including a Summer. During the Fall and Spring semesters, these classes will be offered during the school day and be part of the student’s ECR class schedule.  Upon completion of the program, students can earn up to 31 transferable semester units of college coursework.  ●      This program is a two-year commitment ●      The program requires the student to take two Pierce classes each semester  ●      There is no mixing/matching;the student cannot do only one class and not the other ●      All classes are UC/CSU transferable ●      Student must pass classes with “C” or better to continue in program ●      Sample schedule: ○      Period 1 - Period 4 (ECR classes) ○      Period 5 - Period 6 (Pierce classes that are offered on the ECR campus) 12th grade dual enrollment classes are slightly varied with Periods 1 and 2 being Pierce classes.  Dual Enrollment Program – Proposed Schedule (subject to change): Communication Studies 101                       Fall 2024-11th Grade Sociology 1                                                     Fall 2024-11th Grade History 12                                                        Spring 2025- 11th Grade Philosophy 1                                                   Spring 2025- 11th Grade Political Science 1                                          Summer 2025- 12th Grade Cinema 107                                                    Summer 2025-12th Grade Math 227                                                         Fall 2025- 12th Grade English 101                                                    Fall 2025- 12th Grade Psychology 1                                                   Spring 2026- 12th Grade Anthropology 101                                            Spring 2026- 12th Grade   Students are expected to follow regulations and procedures that apply to all college students. The student shall receive college credit for the community college courses that are completed. The completed classes then become part of the student’s college transcript so it is important to put forth best effort. HOW TO SIGN UP: If you are a new student, submit an Application for Admission. If you are a Continuing Student (attended college in the last academic year), you do not need to submit a new application. Submit a signed Los Angeles Community College District Supplemental Application for Admission of Students in Grades K-12, available for download or viewing as an Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF) file, to the Admissions and Records Office prior to enrolling for classes. The form must indicate the course(s) that are approved for you to enroll. This must be done every semester

• College Clip March 2024
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• College Clip March 23
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• College Clip Oct 23
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• College Clip Sept 2022
• Summer Programs 2023 ECRCHS

EL CAMINO REAL CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

 

Spring College Knowledge Night 

Thursday, March 14, 2024

6:00pm-7:00 pm
Virtual Event Through TEAMS
Presentation URL:

https://tinyurl.com/2ws39s39

 

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Dual Enrollment Info Night

For 10th grade parents and students
February 2, 2023
6-7pm Presentation

Speakers: College Counselors
Powerpoint presentation is located at the bottom of this page under files.

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Past College Knowledge Night

September 14, 2022
6-7pm

Speakers: College Counselors

Meeting via TEAMS: For the meeting link, please click the following: COLLEGE KNOWLEDGE NIGHT

The pdf file of the presentation and the College Knowledge Night Recordings is available on the files below. 

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Past SAT/ACT Information

by, Tried & True
September 7, 2022
7-8pm

Zoom Presentation Recording

Zoom Powerpoint Presentation

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Past Financial Aid Presentation

October 6, 2022
6-7 pm

Speaker: Anafe Robinson

Recorded Video of the Financial Aid Presentation

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Past AP EXPO NIGHT RECORDINGS

 

AP World Information

Considering taking AP World History in 10th grade? Our AP World History teacher made this video to explain what APs are and why or why not students should take AP World History.  Please check it out if you are considering taking the course.

AP Student Panel:

AP Student Panel-20220217_190016-Meeting Recording.mp4

AP Student Panel-20220217_183631-Meeting Recording.mp4

AP Student Panel-20220217_181318-Meeting Recording.mp4

AP classes and importance of rigor:

A-G Classes and the importance of rigor-20220217_183437-Meeting Recording.mp4

Group A: Math, Science, Visual Performing Arts,  Computer Science

Group A _ Math, Science, Computer Science, Visual Performing Arts-20220217_183519-Meeting Recording.mp4

Group A_ Math, Science, Computer Science, Visual Performing Arts-20220217_181012-Meeting Recording.mp4

Group B: English, World Language, Social Studies

Group B_ English Social Science, World Language-20220217_183421-Meeting Recording.mp4

AP For First Timers

AP for First Timers-20220217_181052-Meeting Recording.mp4

Factors to consider in Making your College List (Check out SuperMatch through Naviance)

• Location: California, East Coast, etc. Where do relatives live? What type of transportation is needed.
• Size: The size of the campus: 1 acre or 400 acres? Enrollment: 25-50,000 students
• Setting of the campus: Rural/ Suburban/ Urban? Which are you more familiar with?
• Academics: What majors? What minors? Doubt majors? Can you change your majors?
• Learning environment: Large, small classrooms, discussion groups, accessibility of teachers?
• Extracurricular options: Intramural sports, clubs or organizations. What to do outside of class
• Housing options: Type and availability of dorms and other housing. Roommate issues
• Cost to attend: $15,000 to $60,000? Do you plan to attend graduate school?
• School spirit: NCAA sports? Banana slug vs. Trojans?

Safe, Target, Reach Schools

Don’t include a school on your college list that you are not willing to attend. Include schools that fall into one of the following three categories: Safe, Target and Reach. Apply to a few schools from each category.

Safe: A college where you would have been easily accepted the previous year. You can be reasonably certain that you will be admitted to your safety schools and be happy there.

• You meet all the requirements for the recommended coursework
• Your GPA is significantly above the averaged accepted last year

Target: A college where your academic qualifications fall well within or even exceed the school’s range for the average freshman. These schools are places you will be very happy and most likely to be admitted. There are no guarantees, but it’s not unreasonable to be accepted to several of your target schools.

• You meet all the requirements for the recommended coursework
• You GPA is above the average accepted last year

Reach: You have all the qualifications and academic credentials fall within range or below the school’s range for the average freshman. These schools are your top choices, but more academically challenging to get into. Reach schools are long-shots but they should still be possible.

• You GPA is at about or above the average accepted last year
• You have taken the average or above number of honors/AP courses

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College Search Engines

• Naviance (please access through SSO)

• Californiacolleges.edu

Learn about the different colleges in California

• College Board Big Future College Search

Search for colleges that may be your “fit” by selecting your preferences; narrow your college list

• Cappex.com College Search

Search for colleges, their profile, deadlines and what their campuses are like

• Princeton Review College Search

Search for colleges by state, majors, activities etc.

• Learning about different types of School by Federal Student Aid

General information about the different types of colleges and universities

• College Planning by Peterson’s

Get information about what to do as a 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grader to prepare for college

• College Navigator

Search for the right school for you based on your preferences; the official college database from the US Department of Education

• Colleges that Change Lives College Search

A non profit group that provides college searches based on the Colleges that Changed Lives

• College Week Live –

The World’s Largest College Fair-online virtual tours of colleges and universities around the world. Online workshops are also available.

• College Prowler

Provides free college guides online that review different aspects about the college campus

• Get me to College

Provides a comprehensive resource guide to first generation college goers.

• Myplan.com

This site has a personality test and career interest assessment

• Unigo.com

Unigo’s college reviews is mostly based on student reviews around the country. Keep in mind that these are student reviews of colleges.

• Colleges of Distinction

Reviews of colleges, most of which are often not highlighted in mainstream guidebooks

• Campus Reel Learn everything you want to know about college--the food, the town, the school spirit, and much more--through videos from students attending those universitie
• Asian & Pacific Islander Scholarships
• Historically Black Colleges
• Hispanic Serving Institutions
• Christian Colleges
• Colleges with Hillels on Campus
• NCAA INFORMATION

Grade Level Preparation

• Big Future 9/10th grade college prep checklist
• 9th grade- How to start planning
• 10th grade- How to start planning
• Big Future: 11th grade college prep checklist
• 11th- How to start planning

To access Naviance, it's on your MyECR.ecrchs.net. You will automatically be logged into your account. 

Helpful video: Naviance

Naviance:

• Can help start your college search
• Provides scholarships 
  • local scholarships
  • national scholarship search engine
• Gives information about colleges
  • representative visits
  • costs
  • scattergrams of admissions of El Camino students
  • and much more!
• Most importantly, Naviance is linked to Common App, which sends important information to the schools including transcripts, school reports, and letters of recommendation
  • students must request letters of recommendation through Naviance 

If you have any questions, please contact the College and Career Center:

Sylvia Yi                                   
s.yi@ecrchs.net                             
818-595-7549

Justin Graham                         
j.graham@ecrchs.net                     
818-595-7566

Lilliana Luviano Murcia           
l.murcia@ecrchs.net                       
818-595-7535

Career and Transition

• My Plan.com

This site has a personality and career assessment test

• California Career Resource Network :

The site provides resources for anyone interested in career self-management skills necessary in today’s world of work.

• California Career Zone:

This site is a web based career exploration system and assessment for career options

• Career Path

This site provides information about career planning, career tests and career advice

• My Next Move

Naviance also provides career guidance

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Job Search

• Job Trends in California

• National Job Trends

• California Job
• Occupational Outlook Handbook

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Apprenticeship:

Apprenticeship is a system of learning while earning. It combines training on the job with related and supplemental instruction at school. Each program operates under apprenticeship training standards agreed to by labor and/or management in accordance with State and Federal laws, under which a person works with a skilled worker and gains on the job skills and “know-how” and in turn becomes an important part of the occupation and industry. Click on the link to find apprenticeship programs in California.

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Career and Technical Colleges:

After high school, you can choose many different paths to continue your education. One path is to earn a certificate degree or diploma from a career college or technical school that will train you for a specific career, trade, or profession. Those schools train for a variety of technical positions, including automotive technician, computer technician, hairstylist, medical assistant, truck driver, and other field. This website will give you some questions you’ll want to ask before enrolling in a career college or technical school.

• US Department of Education

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Vocational Training: / Adult School Programs

Vocational schools train in specific careers that do not require a college degree. Programs can run between 6 months to two years. Some of the programs available are accounting, medical front and back office, digital multimedia, computer aided drafting, certified nursing assistant, cosmetology, dental technician, pharmacy technician, machinist, landscaping, culinary arts and many more.

• West Valley Occupational Center/ El Camino-Reseda Adult School

• North Valley Occupational Center

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Military

Military Career Opportunities

• My Future Military Occupations

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Nursing Options

Nursing is among the top 10 occupation with the largest job growth.

Learn more about the different kinds of nursing jobs.In order to take the National Council Licensing Exam (NCLEX), nursing programs must be accredited by the Board of National Nursing. Click here to search to see if your program is accredited.To see a list of approved nursing programs go to www.rn.ca.gov

• UCLA: BS Pre licensure program; this is a four year program starting freshman year

• Irvine: BS Nursing Science; there is an undergraduate program

• Davis: No undergraduate nursing major or program; only masters and doctorate programs available.

CSUs with Nursing Programs

List of academic programs in Nursing in the CSU systems.

• Pierce Community College Nursing Program: They offer AA in nursing. The prerequisite courses must be completed before an application is filed for the Nursing program.
• Moorpark Community College Nursing Program: Provides an associate degree in nursing

To learn more about the application process to get into the program click here.
 

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Career and Technical Programs AA programs at Pierce Community College

Helpful video: Testing Information

Test Terms to be familiar with

• Test optional: schools will accept test scores if you decide to send them and add it to your application for admissions
• Test blind: schools will NOT accept test scores for admissions purposes

For the class of 2023, UC and Cal States are TEST BLIND. For private and out of state schools, please check the website for each colleges' testing policies.

Fee Waivers

Students who qualify for free and reduced lunch program may receive 2 free SAT Reasoning, and 2 free ACT fee waivers (in the course of their entire high school years). Priority is given to seniors for the fall semester and the juniors in the spring semester.

• Students must file a free and reduced lunch program application first. Please go the Assistant Principal’s Office for the application.
• Email your college counselor to receive your fee waiver code

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ACT vs SAT Comparison
 

• ACT/SAT Concordance Chart
• Differences between SAT and ACT
• Which one to take?

ACT: American College Test

The ACT covers four areas: English, math, reading, and science

www.actstudent.org

Test Fee per test 

• ACT (no writing) $63
• ACT plus writing $88
• Registering for the ACT
• Preparing for the ACT

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SAT:

The SAT consists of two sections: Critical Reading and Math. The Essay portion is optional but we encourage you to sign up for it because there are still many schools that will require it such as the UC schools.

SAT Registration Fees

Test Fee: SAT $55

Fee waivers available if you qualify. You must file a the lunch program application

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More Information about SAT Essay

• The new SAT Essay is a lot like writing assignments you’ll see in college. It asks you to read a passage and analyze how the author constructs a persuasive argument. You’ll have 50 minutes to complete your response.

• The SAT Essay is optional, but many colleges require or recommend it.

• If you don’t register for the SAT with Essay at first, you can add it later.

• You don’t have to take the SAT with Essay, but if you do, you’ll be able to apply to colleges that recommend or require it.

• The list below includes SAT 2015-16 essay policy information for U.S. and international colleges, as well as scholarship providers. If you don’t see a college you’re looking for, or if you want to make sure a college’s essay policy hasn’t changed, contact them directly.

• Click here to see a list of Colleges and college essay requirements

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Test Prep Companies

There are many test prep companies and different methods of test preps. ECR does not promote any one test prep company. Please contact each of the company for price and dates.

• C2 Education
• Catalyst
• Eureka Prep
• Kaplan
• Elite Educational Institute
• Huntington Learning Center
• Tried & True Tutoring

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Free Online SAT/ACT Prep

• Khan Academy
• Number2.com
• VarsityTutors.com

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FAQs

 

PSAT Testing for 9-11th graders

The PSAT will be held on October 14, 2023, Saturday
Time: 8-11:00 am (Tentative ending time)
Students must arrive by 7:45 am

This will be the only day and time ECR will offer the PSAT. This is an in-person test, not a virtual test.

For students who have signed up for the October 14, 2023 test, you can download Blue Book on your ECR issued computer and take practice tests

CollegeBoard Bluebook

What to bring and not to bring

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