The University of Nevada Reno held an on-the-spot admission event today in the College & Career Center. Over ten percent of the RHS senior class was admitted! University of Nevada Reno has become a popular four year comprehensive university choice for many Rocklin High students. As California universities continue to raise fees and increase other costs associated with college, students and parents alike are initially attracted to UNR for the lower costs. With the Western Undergraduate tuition discounts, UNR is very affordable. For many students, once they explore all that UNR has to offer, UNR becomes their number one college choice.
UNR admitted students now have the option to visit UNR, attend sports events, concerts, or other campus activities to get a real-life experience of being part of the Wolf Pack.
Congratulations to the seniors who were accepted today at UNR. If you'd like more information on applying to UNR visit http://www.unr.edu/.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Admission Application Begins NOW in California
The CSU application will open on October 1st. Students will be able to submit their applications to all 23 CSU campuses on one website: http://www.csumentor.edu/. Students will self report their course work, grades and test scores on this website. Fees are $55 per school.
The UC applicaiton will go live on October 1st, but will begin accepting applications on November 1st. Students will submit course work, grades, test scores, activities, awards, leadership, community service, employment information and their essays to all nine campuses on this site. http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/apply_to_uc.html
Cost is $60 per school.
The common deadline for both CSU and UC is November 30th.
The UC applicaiton will go live on October 1st, but will begin accepting applications on November 1st. Students will submit course work, grades, test scores, activities, awards, leadership, community service, employment information and their essays to all nine campuses on this site. http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/apply_to_uc.html
Cost is $60 per school.
The common deadline for both CSU and UC is November 30th.
Friday, September 24, 2010
UC Application Goes Live October 1st
The University of California will open their application on October 1st. Students will not be able to submit a completed application until November 1st, but will be able to begin to enter data on October 1st.
The UC deadline is November 30, 2010.
The UC deadline is November 30, 2010.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
CSU Application Countdown
California State University will begin accepting applications on October 1st. Students must apply on the CSU application website http://www.csumentor.edu/ . The CSU is made up of 23 campuses. Test scores can be sent to all 23 campuses by using the CSU Mentor code.
California State University is recognized for their "hands on" learning approach and for preparing students for careers within the industry their majors serve. Many CSUs have impressive statistics about job placement for their graduates.
The CSU application is simply a self report of course work and grades earned, along with SAT or ACT scores. No activities, awards, service or supplemental informaiton is required (except CalPoly which asks four questions regarding extra curricular activity). The CSU will not accept letters of recommendation.
There are many changes in CSU's admissions policies, especially for transferring from a community college. Students should research the preferred CSU thoroughly to determine their best options, if they plan to begin at the community college level first. Most CSUs now require all transfers to be full upper division transfers for eligibility (meaning, there is no course work left to complete at lower division) and some require lower division to be completed at the community college within their service area. Many CSUs offer transfer agreements with community colleges, and students can research that through the transfer centers at the communtiy college.
Rocklin High will host a CSU application workshop for our seniors on September 27th at 1 p.m. in the tech lecture hall. The deadline for CSU application is November 30th.
California State University is recognized for their "hands on" learning approach and for preparing students for careers within the industry their majors serve. Many CSUs have impressive statistics about job placement for their graduates.
The CSU application is simply a self report of course work and grades earned, along with SAT or ACT scores. No activities, awards, service or supplemental informaiton is required (except CalPoly which asks four questions regarding extra curricular activity). The CSU will not accept letters of recommendation.
There are many changes in CSU's admissions policies, especially for transferring from a community college. Students should research the preferred CSU thoroughly to determine their best options, if they plan to begin at the community college level first. Most CSUs now require all transfers to be full upper division transfers for eligibility (meaning, there is no course work left to complete at lower division) and some require lower division to be completed at the community college within their service area. Many CSUs offer transfer agreements with community colleges, and students can research that through the transfer centers at the communtiy college.
Rocklin High will host a CSU application workshop for our seniors on September 27th at 1 p.m. in the tech lecture hall. The deadline for CSU application is November 30th.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Get involved!
Kids always ask me, "What can I do to get into a good college?" It makes me laugh. There are so many variables in that question... What defines a "good" college? And how do you define "look good?"
There are about a gazillion things a student can do to demonstrate passion, leadership, commitment and accomplishment.
I'm not about to assign tasks that will make students "look good" to a college. Students need to look inside to decide what talents or interests they want to develop and then look for ways to achieve success in those areas. High school should be academics, wrapped in activities, social growth and fun! The question always worries me a bit , because if students are plotting their high school years, choosing activities or courses based solely on what they think will "look good" to a college admissions office, they are going to miss out on a whole lot the fun involved in high school; and many great opportunities for personal growth.
It's been my observation over the years that the best thing anyone can "do" to impress a college is to get involved in something of interest; and then really get involved. You can start out as a member of a club, team or group or whatever, but if you step up with passion, before you know it, you'll be assuming leadership roles and become emotionally invested in your activity. Then you have evidence that you are a person who can make things happen; and afterall, that's what every campus is hoping to recruit - the "movers and shakers" of the next generation.
So don't ask me what you can do to get into a good college, instead ask yourself, "What are my passions, my talents and my interests?"
There are about a gazillion things a student can do to demonstrate passion, leadership, commitment and accomplishment.
I'm not about to assign tasks that will make students "look good" to a college. Students need to look inside to decide what talents or interests they want to develop and then look for ways to achieve success in those areas. High school should be academics, wrapped in activities, social growth and fun! The question always worries me a bit , because if students are plotting their high school years, choosing activities or courses based solely on what they think will "look good" to a college admissions office, they are going to miss out on a whole lot the fun involved in high school; and many great opportunities for personal growth.
It's been my observation over the years that the best thing anyone can "do" to impress a college is to get involved in something of interest; and then really get involved. You can start out as a member of a club, team or group or whatever, but if you step up with passion, before you know it, you'll be assuming leadership roles and become emotionally invested in your activity. Then you have evidence that you are a person who can make things happen; and afterall, that's what every campus is hoping to recruit - the "movers and shakers" of the next generation.
So don't ask me what you can do to get into a good college, instead ask yourself, "What are my passions, my talents and my interests?"