Dare to Dream Academy presents:

Applying
to College
Aplicando para la
universidad

Why Go to College?
Por qu aplicar a la Universidad?
Benefits:
U.S. Department of Education
2:1

Job Security
Networking
New and fun experiences
Higher annual income

Tuition
Matricula
College Applications Fee waivers:
4 Fee Waivers College Board
4 Cal State Fee Waivers / 4 UC Fee
Waivers
Extra Fee Waivers Programs / Scholarships
available
the counselors office
Tuition
No through
cost
Income of the family lower than
20k or 30k free
Private Colleges
Under 60k: free ride

Financial Aid FAFSA

Ayuda Financiera
FAFSA (Free Application for
Financial Student Aid)
https://fafsa.ed.gov/
Apply to see if you meet the requirements to
receive student aid
Based on household size and adjusted gross
income
Expected Family Contribution (EFC)

Financial Aid Additional

Ayuda Financiera-Continuacin
Cal Grant
http://www.csac.ca.gov/
Submitted FAFSA application
is required between January
and March

CSS Profile
Funded by College Board ($6 Billion)
More detailed information Used to decided
on familys eligibility

Financial Aid Presentation March

26th
(more details coming soon!)

Choosing a Major
Escogiendo su Carrera
Choose something you
are passionate about!
Recommended to
choose a major
before applying
Choose colleges
based on your
decisions
Undecided?
No worries, you are
able to change

What Colleges?
Tipos de Universidades
Three Different
Areas depending on
your scores and GPA
Reach (4)
Target/Fit (4)
Safe (4)

Searching Colleges
Buscando Universidades
Things to consider:
Environment Geography
Career Majors
Job Location

Collegeboard Big Future

Assists you in finding a major, and suitable college
environment

Aptitude Tests
http://www.yourfreecareertest.com/

Community College
Colegio Comunitario
A two-year college is primarily for skill
training and preparation for four-year
colleges.
Benefits:

Lower costs
Prepares students for a four year college
Basic career training
College experience

College
Transferir Fuera del Colegio
Comunitario
Attend for 2 3 Years Transfer to a CSU
or UC
UC Transfer Admission Guarantee
Meet the amount of required units (30)
Maintained an acceptable GPA (2.8 and
above)
Application Process

Early vs. Regular

Temprano vs. Regular
Early Decision Due beginning of
November
Early Decision First Choice, Binding Contract
Early Admission Top Choices, No Binding
Contract
Ivy Non Ivy
Numbers

Benefits Chances

Regular Decision
Unlimited
Due Dates

Common Application
Aplicacin Comn
General Portal that connects the
Students information to 500+
colleges
Navigation
Profile
Family
Education
Standardized Tests
Activities
Additional Supplements

Navigating the Common

App
Navegando la Aplicacin Comn

http://www.commonapp.org/
Click on Apply Now Create an
account
Choose your colleges

Common App
Standardized Tests
Select the types of tests you have taken
SAT, IB, ACT, AP

For each one: Date Taken, Scores (Highest),

AP (Type)
Need to send your scores through
College Board https://www.collegeboard.org/
ACT http://www.act.org/

Common App
Extracurricular Activities
Maximum of 10 Colleges want to understand
YOU

Shows outside involvement and well

roundedness

Includes:
Position
Time Period (Ex. Summer 2012 Present)
Time Spent on Activity (# of Hours a Day/Week/Year)

Common App Essays

Ensayos
Main/Personal Essay
Shows your personality and passions
Make yourself stand out
Elaborate on:
Extracurricular Activities:
Leadership
Team Building skills
Creativity
Personal Connection and Growth

Supplements Essays: Additional Essays for

that specific college

Additional
College not listed on the Common App?
Individual Application
Similar Information
Different Essays

UC Application
https://admissions.universityofcalifornia.edu/

CSU Application

Transcripts
Archivos de Calificaciones
Need to mail out an
Official sealed
transcript to each
school
Has to be stamped
with your school stamp
to make it official
If the envelope seal is
broken transcript is
invalid

Recommendation Letters
Carta de Recomendacin
Three Recommendation Letters
Counselor (1) + Teachers (2)
One from your English/History Core Curriculum
One from your Science/Math Core Curriculum

Choose recommenders who you are familiar

with

Bring a Brag Sheet/Resume

Lists your achievements, good qualities,
extracurricular

Give your recommender 2-3 weeks before

deadline

Interview
Entrevista
Optional BUT
Recommended

Allows you to
elaborate on your
good qualities and
what you can bring to
that college, convince
them why they
should choose you
What do they look

for?

academic
strength

Results Dates
Resultados - Fechas
Early Decision/Action
Results: Mid December
Regular Decision
Results: Late March
Form of notification depends on the
school
(Shows on website or on Common App college
details)

Results
Resultados
Admit Accepted
Deny Rejected
Waitlisted

Admission Board is done looking at applicants

- May be admitted if someone decides not to
attend that certain college

Usually a long-shot

Decision Time
Tiempo de Escoger
Need to inform the colleges if you are or are not
attending
If you are not send a quick note to that college so
another student can take your place

Down payment for the college you choose

Let the college know as soon as possible if
housing,
since it is first come, first serve
Any additional requirements from your admitted
college
Physical Examination
Housing Plans
Tuition Plans

Any
Questions/Comments
?
Preguntas/Comentari
os?