Application Window for CSU is October 1-November 30, 2012

If you are planning to attend any of the CSU schools, now is the time to apply! This week the counselors have been working with the seniors in the Navi Lab to get them ready and started on their college applications. You can do this online by going to CSUMentor and get started. If you have any questions or need any help with this process, stop by during lunch and they will be able to help you. You can also fill out a request to see counselor form and they will call you in.

PLEASE NOTE THIS INFORMATION REGARDING ADMISSIONS!!

Important Notice

Fall 2013 Term: The priority application filing period for fall 2013 is October 1, 2012 through November 30, 2012. All CSU campuses will accept applications for admission during this period.

 

CSU campuses will hold all applications until the end of this initial application filing period on November 30, 2012. The reason for this action is because there is a measure on the November ballot (Proposition 30) which requires voters to decide whether to provide additional funding to help the state address the ongoing structural deficit. If Proposition 30 is not approved, the CSU budget will be cut an additional $250 million.

Enrollment capacity on the CSU campuses is necessarily tied to the amount of available state funding. Therefore, if Proposition 30 is not approved, the CSU will have to admit fewer students. Admission decisions are therefore being postponed; students will begin to receive admission notices after the application deadline of November 30, 2012.

For more information and to get started on your application, please click on the link below:

CSUMentor

Assessment Testing For College of the Redwoods

Students who have filled out and turned in their CR enrollment forms and have a current CR ID# can take English and math assessments. You must be enrolled in CR to take the test at CR. All entering CR students must take assessments (as part of the matriculation process) in order to determine their current skill levels for placement into appropriate courses. Assessments are given at scheduled dates and times and students must reserve a space in advance by contacting the Academic Support Center at (707) 476-4106. These tests are computerized and students must be familiar with the use of keyboard and mouse. Accommodations are available for students with disabilities. Contact the Disabled Students Programs and Services at (707) 476-4280

At the Eureka Campus Assessment will be held in Learning Resource Center (LRC) 103. Report to the Academic Center to check in before the test.

Date	Time	Location
March 14	10:00 am-12:00pm	LRC 103
March 23	10:00 am-12:00pm	LRC 103
March 28	2:00pm-4:00pm	LRC 103

Assessment testing is available at the Downtown Office, 605 K Street (269-4000) on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 8:00am-2:00pm.  This is on a drop in basis and you do not need to call for an appointment

Practice for your placement test!

It is very important to review and prepare before taking the math and English assessment tests. Students can often score significantly higher after some review and practice which helps to ensure proper course placement. Students who that take the assessment tests without out any review and practice sometimes score poorly and are placed in a course level that is too low for their skills.

Mathematics assessment: Tests are un-timed.

Practice tests are available at: http://msenux.redwoods.edu/mathdept/placement/PlacementPractice.php

English assessment: Tests are un-timed.

Online resources are listed below to assist with preparation:

http://www.testprepreview.com/accuplacer_practice.htm

http://www.scf.edu/pages/1484.asp

http://www.matc.edu/student/newstudent/Admissions_StepThree.html Scroll down to take a practice test for “Reading Comprehension” and “Sentence Skills.”

http://www.lee.edu/counseling/accuplacer_test.pdf
Check out some sample Reading Comprehension and Sentence Skills questions.

Important Reminders:

·         Anyone taking an assessment MUST present a current photo ID at the tome of testing. Acceptable photo ID includes a valid driver’s license, CR ID card, State ID or passport.

·         Results for all students are available after testing

·         Students must know their current CR ID# in order to take the assessment

·         NO personal calculators are allowed during these assessments

·         Bring a lunch

·         If you are planning to attend a community college other than CR, call them to see if they will accept the CR assessment results from CR. Remember, you need to enroll and have a CR ID number in order to test at CR.

Assessment exemptions:

·         Students who verify completion of Math and/or English Advanced Placement Examination scores of 3, 4, or 5.

SAVE THE DATE:

·         A CR Representative will be at EHS on Thursday, April 19 during 3^rd and 4^th periods in the Lecture Hall to talk about classes and programs at CR.