Carlmont High School

• 1400 Alameda de Las Pulgas, Belmont, CA 94002
• 650.595.0210

Welcome!

The College Center is open for students. Students can send Mrs Rasor (nrasor@seq.org) an email to answer any questions or for application support. Please read her emails sent to your seq email.

The College Center is located next the Counseling Office, between the Performing Arts Center and Administration Building.

 

Naviance is a free program for Carlmont students and parents. Naviance is a comprehensive college and career readiness solution that helps align student strengths and interests to post-secondary goals, and improve student outcome



Naviance
Students must be in their SEQ email to log into Naviance

 

Class of 2022 College 101 - Summer session June 2021

 

Class of 2025 - Freshmen Presentation Jan 2022

 

 

Class of 2023 - Junior Presentation Oct 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

LGBTQ advising - website for a  safer, more LGBTQ-friendly colleges and universities

The following slides have been sent to seniors to assist with their applications

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Admissions Officers Share Essay Writing Tips

 

 

 

 

These programs are neither sponsored by nor affiliated with Carlmont High School. Each program will have their own specific costs, deadlines and criteria. Participation in these programs will most likely not increase your chance of college admission. It is the parent and student's responsibility to evaluate the value and safety of each program.

 

FACES Summer Medical Academy

FSMA gives high school students ages 15+ in-depth, hands-on opportunities to explore their interests in health, clinical skills, and the art of medicine. Whether you’re set on a medical career, or still exploring your options, the FSMA program will expose you to new ideas, mentors, and other teens who have similar interests. More Info

 

Health Science Immersion Program

Health Science Immersion Program (HSIP) will follow the same 9 Saturday afternoon format where high school students gain an introduction to the health sciences field. Students will be hearing from a great array of graduate students, research professors and health professionals as they learn more about the academic, research and professional components of the health sciences. More Info

 

RePicture STEM Career Exploration

RePicture STEM Career Exploration and Resume Builder Program where you will explore STEM careers, build important professional skills, boost your resume, and create a unique online portfolio of work you can showcase on job and university applications. This course is taught by experienced STEM professionals and throughout the program you will also get the chance to connect with and hear from a wide range of professionals about how to find success and joy in the world of STEM. More Info

 

Miami University Summer Scholars Program

The Summer Scholars Program is a week-long summer experience for high-achieving high school students who will be juniors or seniors the following fall. This program provides experiential learning opportunities that will prepare you for college and future success. More Info

 

Banson NYC Fashion Summer Camp

Banson NYC is excited to offer 2 In-Person NYC Fashion Summer Camps for high school students in 2022.  They are designed for teens entering 9th through 12th grades.  Each week-long session will teach students the fundamentals of the fashion industry by providing an insider’s perspective.  More Info

 

Precollege at Smith

Designed by Smith’s professors and staff, Smith’s Summer Precollege Programs offer an inspiring learning experience, and you can request a recommendation from Smith faculty to use in your college applications. A hands-on, collaborative environment lets you directly engage with world-class scholars who help you pursue your passions and develop new skills. More Info

 

Summer Design Days - University of Idaho - College of Art and Architecture

More Info

 

Sally Ride Science Academy 

Soar into the summer with Sally Ride Science Academy workshops. Enhance your creativity and knowledge through an array of stimulating and innovative STEAM programs for students entering 3rd-12th grade during the 2022-23 school year. Explore a variety of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math courses, while earning 1.5 pre-college credits. More Info

 

UC San Diego Pre-College Program

Set a course for success this spring. Stretch and explore prospective careers. Enhance and deepen your coursework—and prepare for the rigor of college. UC San Diego Extension's Education & Community Outreach offers a wide range of pre-college programs from STEAM to test prep to college credit.  More Info

 

Parsons Summer Pre-College Program

Our Summer Intensive Studies program allows students to gain college credit while pursuing their creative goals, with options in fashion, animation, illustration, and more. Students can also take advantage of our design studio or portfolio development courses to prepare for the college admission process. All of our programs offer hands-on, skill-based learning taught by renowned Parsons faculty. More Info

 

UCLA Game Lab Summer Institute

The UCLA Game Lab Summer Institute introduces high school students to game-making as an artistic practice, teaching them techniques and tools to develop analog and digital games that reflect their own creative vision. No previous game-making skills are required!  Students with an interest in games and visual arts will find the curriculum especially rewarding–and those who complete the two-week program receive 4 units of college credit! More info

 

ASU Journalism Sessions

Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication will host two-week, in-person camps over the summer that will focus on teaching popular majors like broadcast and digital journalism, sports broadcasting, digital media innovation, and social media. All are taught by award-winning faculty and leading journalism professionals. More Info

 

USC Summer Programs

USC Summer Programs extends a tradition of excellence to outstanding high school students through a diverse offering of 4-week summer courses. Accepted students will engage in academically rigorous courses designed for online learning, have access to USC faculty who are leaders in their fields and explore growing academic passions at the university level. More Info

 

Financial Aid Basics

Financial Aid is available to help students attend an accredited vocational, community college, or four-year college/university.

The deadline to complete FAFSA is March 2 of the student's senior year. Our district has submitted the Cal Grant GPA on the students behalf.

Complete the FAFSA

Requirements:

Undocumented students

Seniors with DACA or do not have a valid Social Security Number can apply for Cal Grant programs. To apply the student must:

 

After your FAFSA or Dream App has been processed, go to webgrants to create an account to check the status of your Cal Grant.

 

 

 

 

In addition to applying for financial aid, seniors can also research scholarships. Here are some basic steps when considering where to start looking for scholarships.

1) Check the campus financial aid websites you applied to.

2) Check with your parent's employers.

3) If you or your parents belong to any local organizations (church, Rotary, etc.), check if they offer scholarships.

4) Check out Carlmont's Scholarship List on Naviance. To view the list, log into Naviance then go to the "college" tab and scroll down to Scholarship Search. This list is mostly local and state scholarship opportunities. 

 

5)  Search known websites that have a list of scholarships or offer scholarships (see links below).

 

 

Our own Carlmont PTSA offers scholarships in the amount of $750.00. Up to 10 scholarships may be awarded by the Carlmont PTSA to deserving applicants.

To qualify for the Carlmont High School PTSA scholarship, students must be a registered member of the PTSA by February and must be or have been a volunteer for our school and/or community. Please note: this year the scholarship is focused on community service and does not have a leadership component as in previous years. More information on this scholarship will be available soon.

A college admission test is optional of most four-year private and out of state college and universities. A few 4 year colleges still require the exams, check the college website to verify their requirements.

Exams are held on a Saturday mornings, at various testing centers during school year. The SAT is given in October, November, December, January, March, May, June and August. The ACT are held in September, October, December, February, April and June.

The general time to take a test is Spring semester junior year. If you are applying to private colleges, check websites for deadlines to submit test scores.

Carlmont is a testing center. In order to secure a spot at Carlmont, register early (at least a month or two in advance). Although Carlmont is a testing center, the exam is conducted by College Board.

How to Register

Register for SAT at College Board website. The cost to register is $55 per test date

Register for ACTor ACT Plus at ACT website. The cost to register is $60 or *ACT Plus Writing $85. 

Fee Waivers (covers registration cost) are available for eligible students. If you qualify for a waiver visit the College Center or your counselor. 

The registration costs above include the option to send official scores to four campuses (when you register for a test). If you wait to send scores there will be a cost per campus to send. Read "Sending Scores" section below to learn how to send the scores. 

Sending Scores

When you apply to colleges, during fall of senior year, you enter your test scores on college applications AND you log into your College Board and/or ACT accounts to send scores to colleges.

If you are applying to privates and out-of-state colleges and universities, send official SAT scores to each campus if they require it. 

Deadline to Send Test Scores to Colleges

 Private or out-of-state college and universities have different deadlines by when official scores must be received - check campus website for deadlines.

If you are applying Early Action or Early Decision deadlines, your official test scores must be received by the application deadline. It may take up to four weeks for your scores to arrive, so plan ahead.

AP Tests

AP test are not required to apply to college. Therefore, seniors do not have to send official AP scores until summer and send only to the campus you will be attending. However, if you are using an AP score to validate an "A-G" requirement, then you must make sure to send the official AP scores to admission. Once you indicate you have taken or will take an AP exam on your college application, the college will expect you to send your scores. 

AP scores can be used for General Elective credit and/or English and math placement.

California Community Colleges

California’s community college system is a great place to start your college experience. The benefits include:

• More time to explore universities or a major.
• Save money on tuition (and housing)
• Higher chance of being admitted (or guaranteed admission) to a selective CSU or UC campus; and
• Opportunity to explore vocational program or 2 year degree careers.

If you are interested in starting your college experience at a community college, we recommend taking a community college course during high school. Community college courses are FREE to high school students and gives high school students access to start earning community college credit (UC/CSU transferrable courses) without having to take AP exams.

To enroll in a community college course, talk to your high school counselor or visit the College Center for a Concurrent Enrollment Form.

Transfer Programs

If you plan to transfer to a UC or CSU campus from a community college, you do not have to take SAT/ACT. 

Once you are ready to transfer, your high school GPA and grades are not a part of your UC or CSU transfer application. This means that community college is a fresh academic start!

How long does it take to transfer?

Many high school graduates plan to transfer to a UC or CSU campus after attending a community college for approximately two years. However, the number of years it takes to transfer depends on how long it takes a student to complete transfer requirements.

We recommend students challenge themselves in English and math every year in high school so that they are prepared to take placement test that allows them to enroll in college-level transfer courses after graduating from Carlmont.

UC’s Transfer Guarantee Admission (TAG)

There are six UC campuses (Davis, Irvine, Merced, Riverside, Santa Barbara, and Santa Cruz) that offer transfer guarantee admission to students from California community colleges who meet campus-specific requirements. Transfer students can TAG to one of these six UC campuses yet also apply to other UC campuses that do not have a guarantee admission program (such as UCLA, Cal, UC San Diego).

Click here to learn about UC's TAG program

CSU Transfer Guarantee Programs

Community college students who wish to transfer to a CSU campuses are guaranteed admission if the campus and/or major are not impacted and the student earns a two-year degree.

Click here to learn more about CSU’s guarantee transfer program.

How to apply to a community college

There will be several workshops at Carlmont to help seniors get ready to enroll at a community college. Students who are 18 years old or have a high school diploma or equivalent are eligible to apply.

Seniors begin their application at CCCApply.

After you apply, check email for next steps. In most cases, steps will most likely include:
• How to log into your Web Smart account, using your G#, to register for placement test
• When to take an English and/or Math placement test
• Attend orientation or meet with a community college counselor after you get your placement test results
• How to register for classes, check financial aid status, and pay registration fees.

University of California

If you are considering attending a four-year university that prepares you to think critically and analytically, then you may want to consider attending a UC campus. UC education centers on helping students develop research and theoretical skills.

All UC campuses (except for Merced and Berkeley) are quarter-system. This means classes last ten weeks (which implies that every five weeks you are taking a mid-term or a final).

Research if a UC campus is the right fit for you:

Click here to learn more about the University of California system.

Select a UC campus on this map to view a list of majors available at each campus. You can also click on the major to get a description or a link to the major's website.

Click here to view a list of Carlmont's UC/CSU Approved course list.

Click here to read how applications are reviewed for each UC campus.

Click here to learn about UC's Financial Aid Programs

The California State University (CSU) System

The California State University system (CSU) is one of two public university systems in California. There are 24 CSU campuses located throughout California – the CSU system offers a college education that is hands-on and career-focused.

CSU campuses have a variety of majors. To view list of majors offered by campus, click on the campus name on this CSU map.

The Application Process

 

The Selection Process: Impacted vs. Non-impacted Campuses

A non- impacted campus has enough space to guarantee admission to all applicants that meet the minimum admission requirements above.

An impacted campus is when a campus receives more applications than space allows. Impacted campuses rank applicants and admit based on Eligibility Index. Some campuses rank your index by major. 


How to calculate your Eligibility Index: (suspended for fall 2021 and 2022 applicants)

If you took the SAT, campuses you apply to will calculate your index by multiplying your CSU (10th & 11th A-G) GPA x 800. Then the campus adds the highest SAT Critical Reading and Math score from any test date.

If you took the ACT, campuses multiply your composite ACT score by 10 and multiply your weighted 10-12 A-G GPA by 200. Then they add the sums.

CSU campuses will super score if you provide more than one test date. This means they use the highest section in Critical Reading and Math from any SAT test date and/or they use sub-scores from more than one ACT test to give you a higher ACT composite score.