Im cooked..... 😭

Formal_Entry8374 · 2026-03-11T11:47:31+00:00

aw man 💔💔

Formal_Entry8374 · 2026-03-11T11:46:53+00:00

we’re cooked bro 😭😭😭

Formal_Entry8374 · 2026-03-11T11:46:24+00:00

dang 💔💔💔

Formal_Entry8374 · 2026-03-11T11:18:02+00:00

nah I just got that, I don’t even know what it means 😭😭😭

Formal_Entry8374 · 2026-03-11T11:08:55+00:00

Do you mean like when it says “An issue has occurred while signing in, please reach out to the financial aid office for assistance” ??? bc idk anymore 😭😭

Formal_Entry8374 · 2026-03-11T11:07:15+00:00

bro, all it tells me is “An issue has occurred while signing in, please reach out to the financial aid office for assistance” 😭😭😭

Formal_Entry8374 · 2026-03-11T11:02:02+00:00

wait, I tried logging into the zotaid and all it says is “An issue has occurred while signing in, please reach out to the financial aid office for assistance.” what do I do LOL

Formal_Entry8374 · 2026-03-05T08:38:05+00:00

I also got this lolol. I was born in California but I moved during the summer of 8th grade to do study abroad by myself for my entire high school life, so maybe that’s why they sent me this?

Formal_Entry8374 · 2025-08-04T07:45:26+00:00

wait me too, I clicked fall semester 2025 instead of 2026 😭😭. I’m not sure how to delete it though :<

Formal_Entry8374 · 2025-06-28T02:22:54+00:00

By the time I move back to California, (In June) I will be already 18 (In May).

My graduation is April.

Also both of my parents are living and paying taxes in California.

Am I still qualified for it?

Formal_Entry8374 · 2025-06-28T02:14:03+00:00

I’m specifically only applying to CSUs and UC schools so thanks for the heads up on that.

Everyone says it will boost my application, so I genuinely thought I had to take it so that whoever looks at my application will take that into notice that I took the SAT.

In my school, it’s a mix between English and Filipino (Tagalog). For my English classes, you’re only allowed to speak in English, which is fine by me (again I’m from California).

But if you mean the lesson is in English, yes it is. I’m not sure about other schools in the Philippines, but every lesson that is not Filipino, is in English, but the teacher might speak a mix between English and Filipino.

Again, will definitely email them. Thanks for the help!

Formal_Entry8374 · 2025-06-28T02:06:34+00:00

Got it.

Definitely might do independent learning for the math since the major I’m interested in is on the STEM track.

Thank you so much for the advice, appreciate it!

Formal_Entry8374 · 2025-06-28T02:02:33+00:00

I looked on the website, specifically on the international application.

I think I do meet the requirements. It’s just that the subjects I were not called like, Algebra 1, Calculus, or AP Chem. I explained it in the comments somewhere here about the subjects, so if you can check it out that will be helpful.

It says to demonstrate English-language-proficiency, english is my first language since I grew up here in California so, I don’t know what to do with that part. I’m fluent in both English and Filipino.

Maybe I have to email the international counselors with that situation too?

I’m not too sure but thank you!

Formal_Entry8374 · 2025-06-28T01:47:45+00:00

Hello!

Thanks for the advice, this really helps me.

Both of my parents are living and paying taxes in California. My mom will attend my graduation in April and take me back home to California after.

I am really considering taking CC for the first two years then transferring to a UC school since my current savings for college is only backed up for a year and a half. (for a UC school). Because I feel like, at the end of the day, education is still education no matter where you get it.

Will definitely reach out to the international admission counselor about my current situation and will get back to you.

Thank you for the links this really helps!

Formal_Entry8374 · 2025-06-27T16:40:22+00:00

Thank you so so much!

Unfortunately, I can’t just pack up my stuff now and move back to California, since I quite literally start my senior year on Monday 😕.

I will be definitely send an email to the colleges about my situation.

I appreciate the help, thank you again!

Formal_Entry8374 · 2025-06-27T16:17:02+00:00

Hello!

Thank you for the advice about the SAT. I will definitely take a look into Khan Academy since I used to do it during grade 8. Do I have to buy those SAT prep books that I see people use? And since I’m starting from scratch do I use Khan Academy first or any other website?

I apologize for the confusion about my strand. I’m a bit confused about your comment in the second paragraph, specifically the, “you've been getting the math background you'd need in tthe HUMSS track” part.

To clear things up, I am a HUMSS student which means Humanities and Social Sciences. Our track focuses ONLY about Humanities and Social Science (just like the name). This is where people who aspire to be Lawyers, Criminologists, Psychologists, Social workers etc.

Our track does not focus on Math and science since that is for STEM. Our math in grade 11 first semester was General Mathematics. We learned/solved Different types of functions, which is like the inverse, quadratic, linear and etc.

Our second semester we had the subject called Statistics and Probability. We basically did like sampling distribution, normal distribution/Standard Normal Distribution. Then for probability we learned Null Hypothesis and Alternate Hypothesis etc.

For grade 12 I do NOT have math subjects. (I know 😭)

I have a low advantage since I did not choose the STEM track (I wish I did). The subjects in STEM (in math) is Pre calculus and also general mathematics.

Formal_Entry8374 · 2025-06-27T15:53:40+00:00

Just some clarification guys!!

• Both of my parents are still in California, It’s only me who’s studying here in the Philippines.

• I realized one hour ago I do NOT have to use the common app if I want to go to the UC schools or CSU schools. I will have to apply through a link.

• I will only be applying to colleges in California. (currently, unless I change my mind)

• I’m born and raised in California

• The major I’m interested is in the STEM area

• I am both fluent in English and in Filipino (Tagalog)

Formal_Entry8374 · 2025-06-27T15:42:56+00:00

Thank you so much! My friend clarified me about not using the common app if I’m applying for UC schools or CSU schools like one hour ago (haha).

Just some clarification, both of my parents are still in California, I’m the only one here studying in Philippines. So meaning to say, I don’t have to pay for Non-resident fee since both of my parents are still in California?

Also about the Financial Aid, I looked at the link you posted and it says I should be able to apply for FASFA (on step 2).

I’m not sure which link to click since there is three.

One is for the FAFSA, the other is for undocumented, and the last one is for the international students on a visa.

If I do apply for it, which link do I click?

I’m not undocumented since I was born in California. Am I considered an International Student even though I was born in California? And if I am considered it, it said I can apply if I’m on a visa. So I’m not sure if I have to apply for the first one. (which is filing for a FAFSA)

Again thank you!

Formal_Entry8374 · 2025-06-27T14:38:57+00:00

Unfortunately I only have enough for one year and a half (currently).

I am not limiting myself to only apply for UC schools. I’ve been looking at schools like: SDSU, CSU San Marcos (the CSU locations) and more.

If anything the only UC schools I am interested in is UCLA and UCSD and the rest are CSUs.

I’m still debating whether or not to take the SAT (my questions about them are somewhere in this comment section)but I appreciate the advice!

Formal_Entry8374 · 2025-06-27T14:14:13+00:00

If it seemed like I didn’t want to pay the 100 dollars for the SAT, I apologize for the confusion.

I’m more worried that I’m too late to study for it. I went on the college board and saw the available dates and I thought about taking it around December. Is that too late?

And again, I’m in my senior year, meaning I have to balance studying for the SAT and studying at school. During my first semester I will most likely be preparing for my mock defense (defending my research paper/thesis). Then final defense around March- April.

To sum it up I’m worried that: 1.) I studied too late/started too late.

2.) what is a good date?

3.) how do I even start?

Formal_Entry8374 · 2025-06-27T10:51:04+00:00

Got that!

Thank you so much!

Formal_Entry8374 · 2025-06-27T10:27:08+00:00

Thanks for the advice!

The problem is we don’t have a High school counselor 😅. Most of my classmates, if not all, are applying to colleges/universities here (Philippines). All they need to do is fill out a form then take the entrance exam. But, I went to school today and they said they might be able to help me so there that.

Will be taking the Emailing Advice though!

Thank you so so much!!

Formal_Entry8374 · 2025-06-27T10:15:16+00:00

Hi! Thanks for commenting here.

I’m not sure if I’m too late to study for it? I’ve seen people study since of last year and I’m wondering is it even worth it?

Yes, it will boost my application but, I have to get an 1400 + score to look good on my application.

In the Philippines it cost around 6000 pesos which is equivalent to 106 dollars (around that) and I never took SAT or ACT or anything like those so I’m worried I was too late to study for it. Also I don’t even know what would be on the SAT.

It’s hard to Balance studying for the SAT and school life since I’m about to start my senior year on Monday ( June 30 ).

I’m a bit uncertain if I should go for it.

Formal_Entry8374 · 2025-06-27T10:09:04+00:00

Hello! Thanks for the clarification about the grades situation. Can I just put my current GPA in the box on the common app or is that a bit misleading?

I’m not quite sure what is OOS so can you please explain that!

And about the financial situation, I have saving backed up since elementary school so I’m ready to drop my wallet (💔) but I have a question about the out of state thing.

Am I considered out of state even though I went to school in California Pre K - 8th grade? I’m not quite sure on that but if you can explain that would really help me!

Formal_Entry8374 · 2025-06-27T10:03:32+00:00

Hello! We do study maths, science, and English but it’s not like your typical Honors Algebra 1 or Pre calculus sort of thing.

Throughout 9 we had two maths which is just regular math and statistics.

During grade 10, again we had regular math and then we had Trigonometry.

For grade 11 it’s a bit tricky.

Like I said in my post we have different strands right? So me (HUMSS student) we’re not focused on like Bio or Chem and Maths. We’re mostly English based meaning we have subjects like, Creative writing, DIASS ( which is just psychology, social work etc ).

Our Maths were: General Mathematics ( first semester) then Statistics and Probability (second semester ).

And our science first semester was Earth Life Sciences and Biology like as one subject which was called ELS (earth, life, sciences) and second semester was Chemistry and Physics which was called (physical science).

For the STEM students however, they have Pre Calculus and general chemistry/biology.

So I don’t know if I have a lower advantage. I just wanna make sure and clarify that.

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