Begin with some questions... What has been your most stimulating intellectual experience in or out of the classroom and why? Which of your accomplishments gives you the most pride? Are your ACT/SAT scores an accurate reflection of your ability? Why or why not? What kinds of surroundings are essential to your well-being? GENERAL INFORMATION Student Name: Student Email: Student High School: Interviewer Name: Interviewer Email: A-G Readiness *Interviewer will have done research on the student's transcript prior to the meeting Is the student A-G Ready? (review A-G form): ---YesNo If no, why not? If student is NOT A-G ready - are they aware they are not? ---YesNo Is the student taking action to redeem credits that were failed? Note: A-G readiness guide is available in the Student Portal SAT/ACT *Research upcoming dates for SAT/ACT test taking. Has the student taken the SAT recently? ---YesNo If Yes, Date: SAT Score: Does student plan on taking SAT again in the fall? ---YesNo Has the student taken the ACT recently? ---YesNo If yes, Date: ACT Score: Does student plan on taking ACT again in the fall? ---YesNo *If the student is planning to take the SAT/ACT again in the fall, let them know the next date. ● SAT Test Dates ● ACT Test Dates Schools of Interest Major/Career Interest: *Note: If the student is unsure, fill in undecided Other alternative Major/career interest: Has the student researched the schools they are interested in?---YesNounsure List of schools they are interested in: Are the schools impacted?---YesNounsure It is required that all OJS senior students have at least 6 colleges that they are interested in that they can categorize as match, reach, and safety schools. ● Match schools: where your academic credentials fall well within (or even exceed) the school's range for the average freshman. There are no guarantees, but it's not unreasonable to be accepted to several of your match schools. ● Reach schools: where your academic credentials fall below the school's range for the average freshman. Reach schools are long–shots, but they should still be possible. If you have a 2.0 GPA, Harvard is not a reach school–it's a dream. ● Safety schools: where your academic credentials fall above the school's range for the average Is student interested in going to a 2-year college?---YesNo Why or why not? Does student know if colleges carry their major of interest? ---YesNounsure ON-CAMPUS Living on-campus or outside of campus at an apartment?---YesNo *Freshman: Mandatory Dorming, Priority for freshman Extracurricular activities at college/university? ---YesNo Why or why not? Application Process Financial Aid FAFSA/CADAA Let student know that FAFSA/ CADAA application opens December 2023. Let students know that OJS will require them to submit their submission proof. Email Program Manager proof of FAFSA submission by: College Applications UC Applications open as early as August 1st (to fill) but are open from October 1st and close November 30th for Fall semester. Make sure that the student has what they need for their application. UC Freshman application link/sheet: link Has student started their Personal Insight Questions?---YesNo What questions have they done? Provide Program Manager with a copy of responses for editing/help?---YesNo Follow up: Does the student want to be contacted every so often to get updates on their progress? ---YesNo CSU applications open October 1st, 2023 and Closes November 30th, 2023. Make sure that they have what they need for their application. CSU Freshman application link/sheet: link Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) EOP services may vary by campus. EOP is a comprehensive program designed to provide participants with outreach, admissions, academic and financial support. EOP participants receive ongoing advising, tutoring, mentoring, and workshops designed to increase retention and graduation rates. EOP is available at ALL CSU campuses but in selected UC campuses that include UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UC Santa Barbara, and UC Santa Cruz. Education Opportunity Program (EOP) link: link Would the student consider/planning to apply to EOP? ---YesNo Common App Common App opens August 1st and depending on the schools closed between November- January. Has the student started the Common App question Personal Statement? (Student only selects 1) ---YesNo What question did the student answer? Does student want to provide the Program manager with a copy of their response for review?---YesNo CSS Profile CSS Profile is another application that is used by certain schools where the student can apply for extra aid, if they are applying to the schools that are listed. It is highly encouraged by those schools to apply to the CSS profile along with the FAFSA application. CSS Profile is used to give financial aid to the students, (grants, scholarships, loans) directly. Out of the schools that the student mentioned, do any of the schools require a CSS profile?---YesNo Link to schools in CSS profile: link What is the school? Does the student know if the school they want to apply, participates in the Diversity Fly-In Program?---YesNo Diversity Fly-In Program link Diversity Fly-In Program info Would the student consider applying to the Diversity Fly-in program?---YesNo Letters of Recommendation It is recommended that students have at least 2-3 recommenders that can provide a letter of recommendation for the students. Out of all the information provided, EOP (for the CSU app and certain UC schools), and the Common App require letters of recommendation. Does the student think they have anyone that can provide a strong letter of recommendation?---YesNo How many, who are they and what do they do? Additional Notes Any notes/concerns from students or any requests made by them for help with their applications or anything else that they may need.