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College Advising

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PrepHQ, General Information, Testing, Researching Colleges, Applications, Application links, Scholarships

The entire Metro staff supports and advises students on their journey to college.  Susan Gotshall-Maxon, Metro’s College Advisor, is available to students, parents, teachers and college representatives Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM and other times available by appointment.

Resource materials for testing, college selection and applications are available in the College Advising office, located on the third floor. Susan can be reached by email at susan@es-metro.org or by phone at 415-550-5934.

College representatives will visit Metro regularly. Please take advantage of these opportunities to get acquainted with the college admissions process and to compare the variety of colleges. Refer to Prep HQ or the weekly e-news for upcoming activities.

• METRO’S CEEB code

Metro’s CEEB code (used in college entrance tests and applications) is 054107

• PrepHQ

PrepHQ is the site we use for communication, college research, building your list of colleges and tracking applications.  Students and parents are encouraged to use it often in the college planning process.

• General Information

Announcements – Weekly student announcements are posted on Prep HQ.

Student Rights and Responsibilities – Yes! Students have rights and responsibilities in the college admissions process.

Timeline for College Planning – 11th and 12th grade students will want to access this month by month list of things to consider and do.

Glossary – Check here for definitions of terms and abbreviations.

Recommended Reading – For students and parents.

Web Resources – There are many resources available on the web and we’ve listed our favorites.

UC and CSU a-g Required Courses – This document lists the minimum admission requirements for The University of California and California State University campuses.

• Testing

College Admission Tests – Confused about which tests to take and when? See if this information helps.

ACT Test Dates

SAT Reasoning and SAT Subject Test Dates

Test Comparisons - This chart highlights the differences between the various college admission tests.

Understanding PSAT Scores

ACT-SAT Score Conversion Table

• Researching Colleges

Tips on Visiting Colleges – Visiting a college campus can help you decide if it would be a good place for you.  Here are a few tips to help you plan your visit and make your time on campus as productive as possible.

Communicating with Colleges – When is email OK?  When should you write a thank you note?

Major Western Colleges and Universities : California, Other western states

University of California Campuses

California State University Campuses

Community Colleges in California

Colleges to Consider – How many colleges should I apply to? What is a balanced list?

• Applications

General Information – Learn about types of admission and types of applications.

How to Request Teacher and Counselor Recommendations

Requesting Your Transcript

Application Tips

Application Checklist – Private and Out of State Public Colleges

Application Checklist – UC and CSU

• Application Links

UC Application

CSU Application

The Common Application

• Scholarships

Local scholarship information is posted on Prep HQ. Start your scholarship search by registering at Fastweb to search their online scholarship database. Check the Web Resources page for more scholarship search sites.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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