Early
Decision
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The 2009 Early Decision Program has begun
according to the timeframe below.
Early Registration will take place at SAC from April 15-May 14,
2009.
Make-Up Early Registration Days will be held on
Tuesday, June 30th (2-5pm) and Thursday, July 2nd (9-12noon)
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The Early Decision Program encourages high school seniors to
consider Santa Ana
College and the
benefits of a community college education. Special program offerings
are reviewed, such as Teacher Ed, Honors, Fire Tech, Freshman
Experience, MESA
and many more. We review both the outstanding transfer services and
also the occupational program opportunities.
Program
Components
Classroom / Application Presentations: (October-December)
Classroom presentations are conducted in senior classes. SAC outreach
staff make motivational presentations about going to college, review
the benefits of a community college education, discuss how college life
is structured, and describe the components of the Early Decision
program. Students are given an admissions application to the college, a
supplemental application form, scholarship information and a flyer with
all important dates. Staff goes through step-by-step on how to complete
the admissions application.
Financial Aid Application Workshops: (November-February)
The outreach staff conducts group workshops on financial aid procedures
and step-by-step instructions in completing the FAFSA. Workshops are
conducted during class time for all senior classes or after school
& evening for large group workshops, depending on the high school.
Workshops are conducted by SAC outreach staff.
Weekly Campus Visitations: (November-May)
SAC outreach staff make regular visitations, usually weekly, to high
school campuses to meet with students interested in attending SAC and
conduct individualized, follow-up with students who have unusual
circumstances regarding the admission status.
Placement Testing / Orientation: (March-April)
SAC outreach staff and the testing center staff conducts the placement
testing in Standard English or ESL, reading and math at the high
schools. Testing is either done in a large group setting (Library,
auditorium, cafeteria) or in individual classrooms, depending on the
school. Immediately following placement testing,
SAC counselors conduct orientation. The testing staff quickly score the placement test, so that
students receive immediate feedback and their test. During the
orientation, counselors review general education requirements, how to
develops a schedule, and explain the placement test results. The
outreach staff reviews the Board of Governors Fee Waiver.
Advisement / Registration: (April-May)
Students are bused to the college for advisement and registration.
Students receive a presentation about programs, complete necessary
program applications, meet individually with a counselor to review
their first semester classes, and receive assistance in developing a
schedule of classes that meets their needs. After completing advisement
at the college, students then register for their classes. Students
utilize either the BOGW or bring a check to pay fees. The outreach
staff is available to assist students with problems encountered, such
as closed classes, and overlapping times.
Follow-Up by SAC staff: (June-August)
Students who have missed any of the above components are tracked and
provided follow-up services to assist them. Since they did not
participate in the Early Decision Program, they are provided
information on how to complete the process and informed about the
subsequent registration dates. Staff does follow-up with students
throughout the summer to ensure that students show for the fall
semester.
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