College Application Workshop PowerPoint - (attached below)

Information You Will Need: 4-Year College Applications:

1. You will need a transcript to complete the application.
2. Copy of your test results (SAT or ACT).
3. Activities/Awards (most specifically for UC/Private Schools)
4. Social Security Number (if you have one)
5. Citizenship Status
6. Credit Card

Students applying should submit their applications via the web.  The school is equipped with a media center computer lab for those students who do not have internet access at home.  The websites for the applications for the California public schools are:

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITIES (CSU): www.calstate.edu/apply

 *Filing period October 1- November 30

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (UC): WWW.UNIVERSITYOFCALIFORNIA.EDU/APPLY  

*Filing period November 1 – November 30

Those students applying to a 4-year PRIVATE school or a school out of the state of California are advised to obtain those applications via the web.  Most, if not all, have downloadable applications.  Deadlines may vary, check the deadlines online.  Cypress High will not provide those applications. 

For the Common Application: WWW.COMMONAPP.ORG

*Filing periods vary, this requires a Counselor Report and letters of recommendation (LOR).

Applications are self reported.  Each student will be provided a copy of their TRANSCRIPT.  They MUST use this transcript when completing their applications.  Students who complete their application via memory will likely make errors which could lead to a rescinded offer of admission.   Students should not send transcripts with their application UNLESS they are specifically requested.  The application will clearly list those items needed to complete the application.

There are two main forms to fill out for financial aid; the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act (CADAA) and the FSA ID.

To help with the financial aid process, Nicolas Valdivia, Director of the Financial Aid Office at CSULB will be speaking at our Parent Night on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at 6:30pm in the Performing Arts Center.  Mr. Valdivia will be presenting on the different types of financial aid and some of the important information you need to know.  In addition, he can answer general questions about filling out the FAFSA online. It is strongly recommended that you fill out the FAFSA online.  

Kennedy will also be hosting two Cash for College Workshops for Senior Families

December 7, 2017 (5:30pm-7:30pm) and January 25, 2018 (5:30pm-7:30pm)

For undocumented students you will fill out the California Dream Act Application. The website with the application and more information is located at https://dream.csac.ca.gov/

Students applying to private colleges/universities may be asked to complete the CSS-PROFILE. 

Seniors who need transcripts can see Mrs. Mauldin in the Counseling office.

Directions on how to order and send electronic transcripts through Parchment are included in the attachment.

Dear Seniors,

Attached are PDFs of the Letter of Recommendation (LOR) Directions/Request Form and LOR Personal Data Form.

As a reminder, if you need a LOR for a college or scholarship application, you must give your recommender at least two weeks notice (not including holiday breaks).  You will need to give your recommender the LOR request form and attach all necessary supporting documents (brag sheet/resume, essay, personal insight questions, anything else you feel may be helpful).

This form can be used throughout the year.  You should download it to your computer in case you need to print up multiple forms.

Ms. Binford presented Senior Parent Orientation Night for the Class of 2018 on Tuesday, August 29th.  This informational meeting covered details about senior year expectations, graduation expectations, SAT and ACT exams, college application process (4 year and 2 year), scholarships and financial aid process and timeline.  Please see the attached PowerPoint for more information.