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Name Jae Waldman College Prep LF: Mr. Rogitz

Unweighted GPA: 3.82 Weighted GPA: 4.13 Class Rank: 1 / out of ​93 HS Code: 05423

College Prep Checklist:

Assignment Screenshot or Link

Complete Personal Statement https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RTMTyHAyfe-peyAD1STSajF0RCG

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Apply to 1 four year university

Apply to a community college

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Create FSA ID Student

(if submitting FAFSA)

Have Parent Create FSA ID Parent ↑↑↑↑↑↑↑↑↑↑↑↑↑↑

(if submitting FAFSA)

Submit FAFSA or Dream Act ↑↑↑↑↑↑↑↑↑↑↑↑↑↑

Create ​Web Grants4Students ​Account

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Submit at least 1 scholarship

Account Information (keep these safe!)

Website: Username/ID: Password/Pin: NOTES
College Board SAT
ACT
Cal State Apply (CSU)
UC Application
Common App
Gmail account
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FSA ID Student
FSA ID Parent
Web Grants 4 Students (CSAC)
Dream Act Application (if no fafsa)

What accomplishments/successes are you most proud of and how did you achieve them?

If everything went the way you wanted, how would this year unfold? What would you accomplish?

Top 2 majors that interest you: What interests you? How does the major relate to your career?
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List at least 9 Colleges you plan to apply to in order of preference:

College/University Deadline Reach Cost Date Official Official Test Letters of Rec
Match Submitted Transcript Scores Sent (if needed)
Safety Application Requested

Test Scores
SAT Test Date Overall Math English Essay Score Sends
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ACT Test Composite Math Science Eng Reading Writing Score Sends
Date

What teachers have you asked or plan to ask for a letter of recommendation (Private Universities)?
Teacher Name and Subject: Requested? Submitted? Counselor/Coach/Supervisor Requested? Submitted?
Name:

Preparing for the Cost

FAFSA/DREAM EFC College Savings? Scholarships

List at least 5 Scholarships you want to apply for:

Scholarship Name Deadline Submitted Official Official Test Letters of Other info required? Amount awarded
Transcript Scores Sent Rec (if
Requested needed)
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University of California Essays (Please Type Your Responses Here)

Directions:
● You will have 8 questions to choose from. You must respond to only 4 of the 8 questions.
● Each response is limited to a maximum of 350 words.
● Which questions you choose to answer is entirely up to you: But you should select questions that are most relevant to your experience and
that best reflect your individual circumstances.
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1. Describe an example of your leadership experience in which you have positively influenced others, helped resolve disputes or
contributed to group efforts over time.

2. Every person has a creative side, and it can be expressed in many ways: problem-solving, original and innovative thinking, and artistically, to
name a few. Describe how you express your creative side.

3. What would you say is your greatest talent or skill? How have you developed and demonstrated that talent over time?

4. Describe how you have taken advantage of a significant educational opportunity or worked to overcome an educational barrier you have faced.
Talk about something you’ve done like an internship or those planning for the homeless.

5. Describe the most significant challenge you have faced and the steps you have taken to overcome this challenge. How has this challenge affected
your academic achievement? --MIN Text--

6. Think about an academic subject that inspires you. Describe how you have furthered this interest inside and/or outside of the classroom. Talk
about your fav subject and how much you like it

7. What have you done to make your school or your community a better place? Do this one

8. Beyond what has already been shared in your application, what do you believe makes you stand out as a strong candidate for admissions to the
University of California?

Common App Essays

Instructions​: The essay demonstrates your ability to write clearly and concisely on a selected topic and helps you distinguish yourself. ​What do you
want the readers of your application to know about you apart from courses, grades, test scores and resume? Choose the option that best inspires you
and helps you structure your response to that question and write an essay up to 650 words. Remember: 650 words is your limit, not your goal. Refer
to “Admissions Essay Rubric” to ensure your essay is high quality.

2019-2020 Common Application Essay Prompts

1. Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If
this sounds like you, then please share your story. [No change]
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2. The lessons we take from ​obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a ​challenge,
setback, or failure.​ How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience? [Revised]

3. Reflect on a time when you ​questioned ​or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your ​thinking​? What ​was the outcome?​ [Revised]

4. Describe a problem you've solved or a problem you'd like to solve. It can be an intellectual challenge, a research query, an ethical dilemma -
anything that is of personal importance, no matter the scale. Explain its significance to you and what steps you took or could be taken to identify a
solution. [No change]

5. Discuss an accomplishment, event, or ​realization that ​sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.
[Revised]

6. ​Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you
turn to when you want to learn more?​ [New]

7. ​Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you've already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your own
design. ​[New]

EOP Essays from California State Apply

1. Briefly describe your family's economic background. Include information about your financial challenges (500 characters)
2. Why would you like to attend college? Discuss your career and personal goals. Are there any particular circumstances, school experiences, or
persons that influenced your preparation or motivation to attend college (e.g., cultural/financial background, family, teachers, schools you
attended)? Please explain (1000 characters).

3. Briefly discuss your academic background. Did you utilize any additional support at your high school, such as tutoring? Do your grades in
high school and/or college reflect your academic ability or potential? (1000 characters)
4. List any volunteer, extracurricular activities, or work experience in which you are or have been involved in the past two years. (500
characters)
5. Is there any additional information you would like EOP to consider in determining your admission to the program? (1000 characters)
n/a
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Important Deadlines

Important Date/Deadline Completed

FAFSA/Dream Act Application OPENS 10/1/2019

November 2 SAT (last CSU accept) Reg by 10/3/19

December 7 SAT (last UC accept) Reg by 11/8/19

UC Deadline 11/30/2019

CSU Deadline 11/30/2019

FAFSA / Dream Act CAL Grant Deadline 3/2/2020

College Decision Day - Enrollment Deadline (for many four year 5/1/2020
Universities)