SENIOR MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - QUICK SHEET
See Below for Important Resources:
COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVE VISIT CALENDAR
SEPTEMBER EVENTS/WORKSHOP CALENDAR
If you need to add a Counselor onto your application, you can add Ms. Shhub or Ms. Nguyen! Below is our information;
Ms. Shhub
Name: Alaa Shhub
Email: ashhub@lbschools.net
Ms. Nguyen
Name: Thu Ngyuen
Email: tngyuen7@lbschools.net
*MAKE SURE TO ASK ONE OF US FIRST BEFORE ADDING US!
DO NOT REQUIRE LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION:
- UC 'S
- CSU'S
**If you are only applying to CSU's and UC's you do not need a letter, unless you will be applying for scholarships!
REQUIRE LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: Input recommender's contact information (platform will send us input link) or send contact info of organization we are expected to email letters to
- Some Common App Schools
- Private/Out-of-State Schools
- Some Scholarships
College Essay's & Personal Statements:
- CSU's = NO ESSAY or PERSONAL STATEMENTS
- UC'S = PERSONAL STATEMENTS
- OUT-OF-STATE = VARY
- PRIVATE = REQUIRES ESSAY (check college/university website for prompts)
SAT/ACT :
- IVY Leagues not using scores to admit or deny
- CSU's not using scores to admit or deny - AT LEAST 2.5 GPA for consideration
- UC's not using scores to admit or deny - AT LEAST 3.0 GPA for consideration
- Out-of-State/Private = most will be test score optional - I will update the list as information is shared
GPA/TRANSCRIPTS:
- Unweighted/Academic GPA = Only academic classes without the AP GPA bump [on a 4.0 scale]
- Weighted/University GPA = Only academic classes WITH the AP GPA bump [on a 5.0 scale]
- List University GPA on Applications - If you list the "wrong" GPA that won't be a problem. All of your GPA's are represented on your Transcript.
- Most Universities/Colleges do not request transcripts to apply. Many schools will have you self-report your grades on the application.
- You will ONLY send your 7th semester transcript (Senior year, first semester) if the school requests it. If they don't, you will only send a transcript after graduation, to the college/university you wish to attend.
HIGH SCHOOL RANK:
- We DO NOT rank students in Long Beach Unified
GETTING A COLLEGE APPLICATION FEE WAIVER?
- Fee Waiver are determined by the application platforms or portals. You will input household income and household size information. At the end of your CSU/CSU application's you will have a $0 balance if you qualify.
- There is no code I have to waive a fee
- Some out-of-state & private schools may provide a discount/waiver code. Find out by asking during college rep visits or emailing admissions office.
SCHOLARSHIPS:
- ON-GOING - Check the scholarship list located via the College and Career Center Schoolloop page and under College and Career Center Canvas page's Financial Aid tab
FINANCIAL AID? OPEN October - DEADLINE to SUBMIT = MARCH 2nd (every year) I WILL SUPPORT YOU THROUGH THIS
- Documented Students = 2022-2023 FAFSA
- Undocumented Students = 2022-2023 Dream
- 7 Days after submitting your FAFSA/Dream ALL STUDENTS = Create a CalGrant Account
