match university - KIPP Bay Area Schools

winter // 2014
volume 6 // issue 2
yo u r c o l l e g e m at c h m ac h i n e
college are “match”
Picking a college isn’t as
and “fit.” Think of the
easy as using an app on
match part as the
MTV.com. This March,
logical part of the
high school seniors will
decision – a decision
start deciding which
made with your head –
college is going to be
and think of the fit part
their perfect match.
as the warm and fuzzy
There is a lot of pressure
part of the decision – a
to pick a college – it
choice that you would
impacts where students
make with your heart.
will spend the next four
In picking the right
to six years of their
college, you’re going to
lives, sets the tone
need both.
for students’ financial
Here we’ve included
future, and can have
match
fit
some questions to ask
ripple effects on an entire
yourself, your parents,
family. As acceptance
• What is the college’s graduation
• Does this college have the major and
and your potential
letters do – or don’t –
rate? What is the college’s minority
career preparation I’m looking for?
college, in figuring out
come back, both seniors
graduation rate?
• Does this college provide both
the best match and fit
and community college
• Does my student profile match the
the academic and extracurricular
school for you.
transfer students have
college profile?
opportunities I’m looking for (sports,
If you need some
to make a big choice,
• What financial aid have I been
clubs, classes, programs)?
help, reach out to
weighing the pros and
awarded? Will I be able to pay these
• Is this college in a location and a size
your KTC advisor.
cons of every school.
costs all four to five years?
that I’m excited about?
Rather than make
But because making a
• Have they offered me loans? How
• How does this college provide support
such an important
decision about college
much loan debt is reasonable for me
to students like me?
decision alone, or on
is tough, there are
and my family post-graduation?
a whim, seek help,
two points below that
ask questions, and do
choice
for
college
that
makes
everyone
happy.
can help alumni and
The two key parts that students and families research to ensure that you select a college that
their families feel empowered to ask the right
questions, analyze the options, and make a should consider when making a choice about will be your best match in the long run.
the one for you is
match university
juniors, get ready.
Three things to do to begin
preparing to make the right
match next year.
1. know your
numbers
Make sure you know
your GPA, SAT and
ACT scores.
2. make a smart wishlist
KTC recommends applying
to nine different colleges – 3
reach schools, 3 match schools,
and 3 likely schools.
3. prepare for the
cost of college
Familiarize yourself with
financial aid terms, including
savings, loan types and FAFSA.
inside you’ll find
Get your life together
this March. We can help.
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Better know your
community colleges.
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Throwing down with
Mr. Brown. PAGE 3
Pre-Spring Breakers
Before you begin dreaming of Selena Gomez and a terrifying James Franco-esque spring break, we’ve put a calendar together so you can
make sure everything is checked off before you check out.
m a r c h
Tuesday
Monday
2nd
9th
Wednesday
Register for the May ACT
date by March 7th!
Submit or renew your FAFSA by March 2nd!
The California Student Aid commission is also
launching the Middle Class Scholarship this
year, which allocates funding to students whose
families make up to $150,000 per year.
Get it done: www.fafsa.ed.gov.
10th
Worried that you can’t
afford the Cinderella prom
dress of your dreams? The
Princess Project is a non-profit
organization that collects
only-been-worn-once formal
dresses to give to young women
who might not otherwise have
one. The dress giveaways are
scheduled throughout March –
visit www.princessproject.org to
get more info and sign up.
7th
Future Focus Fellows is a career
readiness program for college students
to discover career paths, improve
resumes, practice interview skills,
and connect with other alumni from
the Bay Area. It meets once a week
- either on Mondays in Oakland (4:306pm at the KIPP Regional Office) or
on Tuesdays in San Francisco (5-6:30
at KIPP San Francisco College Prep
High School). Email ryann.madden@
kippbayarea.org to sign up!
18th
It’s spring break (or almost)!
Take this time to recharge,
relax, apply for summer jobs,
sign up for summer classes,
fix your resume, and prepare
for the last few months of
school. Relax? Maybe not.
Friday
Thursday
Attend KTC’s Career Summit on March 15th! The summit is
a career preparation event for college students, held at KIPP
San Francisco College Prep High School. Students work 1-1
with consultants from Accenture to create resumes, build
5-year career plans and prepare for internship interviews.
To RSVP, email [email protected].
14th
15th
Catch (or dodge!) KTC at KIPP
King’s Quarter Games dodgeball
match!
College students: are you interested
in summer internships at the KIPP
Foundation, Gap Inc, Teach for
America, or one of KIPP’s other partner
organizations? The application
deadline for the Alumni Internship
Program is March 21st; email your KTC
advisor for the application!
21st
22nd
Each year, KTC hosts 5 high
school-age interns at the KIPP
Regional Office for a fourweek paid summer internship.
Want to apply or need more
info? Email casey.robertson@
kippbayarea.org to sign up
for the mandatory online info
session on March 22nd.
31st
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better know a community college
steps to enroll at a
If you are attending community college this fall, or just for the summer term, you’ve got multiple options
in the Bay Area. Take a look at the map below to see what’s out there. If you’re ready to enroll – use the
steps here as a guide, and reach out to your KTC advisor for help.
community college
this summer
1.
peralta colleges
(laney, merritt, berkeley city,
alameda)
Apply online to the community college of
your choice at www.cccapply.org. If you used
CSUMentor to apply to college, it’s the same
login information.
8,375 students (avg)
Transfer Rate: 12.9% (avg)
2.
city college of
san francisco
After you apply, check your email address
for a Student ID number from the college.
3.
80,000 students
Transfer Rate:
15.2%
Add the community college you applied to
to your FAFSA so they receive your financial aid
chabot college
14,000 students
Transfer Rate: 17.2%
information.
4. Once you have your student ID, you can
do one of two things: either take math and
English placement tests at the school, or bring
your current transcript to the counselor at the
community college to get placement tests
college of
san mateo
san jose city college
10,000 students
Transfer Rate: 23.8%
10,700 students
Transfer Rate:
16.9%
waived.
5.
After the placement tests (or you get them
waived), you can register for classes. Meet with
a counselor at your home school to make sure
that the credits you take will transfer back.
de anza college
6. Register online for classes!
25,000 students
Transfer Rate: 58%
s ta f f s p o t l i g h t : k e v i n b r o w n
This month, we’re turning the tables. Read on to
get to know KTC Alumni Advisor, Kevin Brown.
where did you grow up?
I grew up in various
parts of the Bay Area
but mostly North
Oakland.
where did you go
to high school and
college?
I went to Lick Wilmerding High School in San
Francisco and attended UC Davis. I applied
mostly to UC’s and CSU’s as well as some out
of state private colleges that I had always heard
about as being good schools (Georgetown,
Syracuse, and Duke to name a few). I made a
few campus visits to get a sense of what types
winter // 2014
of campuses I liked, but in retrospect didn’t
make a sensible wish list. Reality hit once I
got acceptance letters
and at that point it was
a matter of which school
gave me the most money.
I really liked the UC Davis
campus and the financial
aid package was the most
affordable so that’s where
I went.
why do you do this
work?
I had great support
systems and resources
available to me that were
instrumental in having
a successful experience
getting to and through college. I’m inspired to
serve as a similar resource for
under-represented students who
are passionate about pursing
an education. KTC provides a
unique support particularly in the
transition to college which is a
crucial time in establishing a good
foundation and navigating the
many pitfalls that potentially lead
students to drop out.
Mr. Brown, way back when he was
KIPPster age.
what is one thing we don’t know
about you?
For 2 years in college I worked
at Noah’s Bagels and created my
own special menu that people
would come in from miles away
and secretly inquire about.
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kipp event highlights
left: The KIPP King Red Cross
Club shared their time and talents
to support the team and family at
the newest high school, KIPP San
Francisco College Prep. Students
planted gardens, painted hallways,
and helped with beautification work
around campus.
right: Arthur Young (KIPP
King, class of 2013) works on
his resume with a consultant
from Accenture at KTC’s
first ever Career Summit on
January 15th. We still have
one more Career Summit
left this winter - check the
calendar inside for more
information.
above: Yaritza Navarro, Juan Lopez, and
Adam Teso (KIPP Heartwood, class of 2013)
headed back to their middle school for the
2013 Pennant Ceremonies. At Heartwood, the
alumni visited students in classrooms, shared
their stories, and reunited with classmates.
Thank you to all of the students who attended
Pennant Ceremonies this year!
about kipp through college
about the newsletter
The Alumni Newsletter is written and prepared by
the KIPP Through College Alumni Advisory Council.
As part of KIPP’s commitment to ensure that
its students climb the mountain to and through
college, KIPP Bay Area Schools continues to
support students after they graduate KIPP middle
and high schools through the KIPP Through
College program.
Alu m ni Adv i sor y Cou nc il Me mb e rs
Parker Harrison, Student Chair // KIPP Bridge Charter School 2014
Alex Ahuatzi // KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy 2014
Aster Mael // KIPP Bridge Charter School2014
Eutika Talaeai // KIPP Bayview Academy 2014
Alfredo Lopez // KIPP Bayview Academy 2015
Alexandra Aguilera // KIPP King Collegiate 2016
Winnie Qian // KIPP Bridge Charter School 2016
want to contribute to the ktc alumni newsletter?
Contact Casey Robertson, KTC Program Manager,
at [email protected].
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volume 6 // issue 2 // winter // 2014

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