Transcript Miramonte High School 750 Moraga Way, Orinda, CA 9 (925

Venice High School
Counseling Basics for Junior Class
•Graduation requirements
•Colleges
•Testing
•Starting the college
search
•Timelines for 11th and
12th grade
CSU and University of California
Requirements:
SUBJECTS
HIGH SCHOOL
CAL STATE*
UC*
ENGLISH
4 YEARS
4 YEARS
4 YEARS
MATH
2 YEARS (INCLUDING 1 YR
ALGEBRA 1 or Algebra B)
ALGEBRA 1
GEOMETRY
ALGEBRA 2
ALGEBRA 1, GEOMETRY,
ALGEBRA 2
4TH YEAR RECOMMENDED
SOCIAL
STUDIES
WORLD HISTORY/GEOG
US HISTORY
GOV’T/ECONOMICS
2 YEARS INCLUDING 1
YR US HISTORY OR 1
SEM US HIST AND 1 SEM
AMER GOVT
2 YEARS INCLUDING
1 YEAR WORLD HIST/GEOG
AND 1 YEAR US HIDTORY OR
1 SEM US HIST AND 1 SEM
AMER GOVT
SCIENCE
2 YEARS
1 YEAR PHYSICAL SCIENCE
1 YEAR BIOLOGICAL SCI
2 YEARS LAB SCIENCE
(BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY,
GEOLOGY, PHYSICS,
PHYSIOLOGY, BIOTECH,
ETC.)
2 YEARS LAB SCIENCE
(BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY,
PHYSICS PREFERRED)
FOREIGN
LANGUAGE
2 YEARS FROM 2
SUBJECTS
2 YEARS SAME
LANGUAGE
2 YEARS SAME LANGUAGE
3RD YEAR RECOMMENDED
VISUAL/PERF
ARTS
1 YEAR
1 YEAR
CAREER TECH
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
*must have grade of C- or better
CSU and University of California
Requirements:
SUBJECTS
HIGH SCHOOL
CAL STATE*
UC*
PE
2 YEARS
NOT REQUIRED
NOT REQUIRED
ELECTIVES
90 CREDITS
1 YEAR FROM: English,
Soc. Studies, Adv. Math,
Science, Foreign Lang.,
Vis/Perf Arts
1 YEAR FROM: English, Soc.
Studies, Adv. Math, Science,
Foreign Lang., Vis/Perf Arts
TOTAL
240 CREDITS
15 CLASSES MINIMUM
(10 MHS credits=1 unit)
15 CLASSES MINIMUM;
22-24 RECOMMENDED
STUDENTS MUST ALSO PASS THE CALIFORNIA
HIGH SCHOOL EXIT EXAM (CAHSEE) IN ORDER TO
GRADUATE
MUST EARN GRADES OF C OR BETTER IN ALL
CLASSES
Know your options
• Community College (www.cccco.edu)$1,000/year
-Economical, Transfer Agreement Contracts available, certificate programs
• Vocational/Tech Schools, cost varies
-Practical training for specific jobs, Certificate programs, short term
• California State University (www.csumentor.edu)
-$8820-$17,462/year
-Focus on teaching, classes taught by professors
-Goal to offer admission to top 33% of CA grads
• University of California (www.universityofcalifornia.edu)
-$20,000-$22,800/year
-Focus on research and preparing students for grad school
-Goal to offer admission to top 12% of CA grads, ELC program top 4%
• Private Schools,
$23,000-$50,000/year
-Vary in size, selectivity, location, cost, etc.
• Out-of-state public schools, out-of-state tuition fees
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
• Chico
• San Diego*
•
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo*
• Sonoma*
• Long Beach*
• Fullerton*
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•San Jose
•San Marcos
Channel Islands
•Stanislaus
Fresno
•Bakersfield
•Dominguez Hills
Humboldt
•Los Angeles
Cal Maritime Academy •East Bay
•Northridge
Monterey Bay
•San Bernardino
• Cal Poly Pomona*
• Sacramento
*Impacted campuses- higher
• San Francisco
index
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
• Eligibility Index
-GPA X 800 + SAT (V&M)
-2900 is min eligibility for nonimpacted campuses
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SAT code: 3594 for all campuses
• Apply for housing ASAP
• Some campuses require
transcript w/application
-(wait for them to request)
• CSU will not be using the
writing portion of SAT
• Oct SAT test date last date for
LB, CPSLO & SD
•Rolling admissions
•Re-routing option
•Sign up for CSU mentor email
•Admission status check (562)985-2500
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
• Berkeley
• Davis
• Irvine
• Los Angeles
• Merced
• Riverside
• San Diego
• Santa Barbara
• Santa Cruz
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
• Eligibility calculator
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www.universityofcalifornia.edu/
• Eligibility vs. Selectivity
•
UCB/UCLA 50% of 4.0 students
are denied admission
• Comprehensive Review
• Eligibility in the Local
Context (ELC)
• Apply broadly
• No letters of
recommendation required
• Transcript not required w/
application
PRIVATE AND OUT-OF-STATE
• Requirements vary
• Deadlines vary
• Letter of Recommendations
-Counselor recommendation
-Teacher recommendation
• Official transcripts required
• Early Action, Early Decision
• Rolling admission
TEST INFO
• PSAT
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Scores used for National Merit
Scholar program
• SAT Reasoning and Subject
Tests
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Sign up at www.collegeboard.com
• ACT
•
Sign up at www.actstudent.org
TEST INFO
SAT Subject tests
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UC requires 2 tests in 2 different subjects
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Prospective math, science and engineering majors are
encouraged to take math. Check with schools for other
recommendations.
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Literature
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Foreign Language
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Physics
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US History
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World History
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Math 2
REMEMBER:
“College is a match to
be made, not a prize
to be won!”
RESPONSIBILITIES
•STUDENT- set priorities, research colleges, request
letters of recommendation, organize, fill out applications,
write personal statements, contact w/admissions offices
•PARENTS- ‘coach not quarterback’, give input, write
checks
•COUNSELOR- give input & guidance, letter of
recommendation, sounding board
Where do I start?
Step 1: Identify priorities
•
Make sure your measures of success are not dependent on things
outside your control.
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As a family, identify values and goals for the college search process.
Who is driving this search? How much time and money is the family
going to devote to the search?
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Identify values and goals for the college experience—location, cost,
size, possible fields of study, etc.
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Accept the fact that there is more than one school that will be a good
fit for your child.
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Accept the fact that you will not be able to thoroughly research all
colleges everywhere. Be realistic.
Where do I start?
Step 2: Narrow School Choices
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Do research, compare pros and cons
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Group Schools by chance of being admitted (reach, probable,
safety). Look at the data and be brutally honest with yourself.
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Prepare final list by fall of senior year (ideally 6-10 schools)
Step 3: Visit Schools
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Take campus tour, attend class, meet w/admissions counselor, stay
in dorm, eat cafeteria food, talk to students and professors
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If you can’t visit the campus in person, students should attend when
college reps make campus visits or attend informational evenings
and college fairs.
Where do I start?
Step 4: Get Organized
• Compile list of required forms, recommendations
and deadlines
• Add important dates and deadlines to the calendar
• Establish storage, both physical and electronic for
forms, documents, etc.
ADMISSIONS TIME LINE 11th Grade
• Take the PSAT (Oct)
• Keep grades up
• Get involved (clubs, sports, community
service, etc.)
• Build relationships with teachers and
counselors
• Repeat courses with grades lower than C
• Make preliminary list of colleges & begin
visiting campuses
• Take SAT, ACT, SAT subject tests in spring
• Visit college reps in Career Center
• Athletes register with NCAA clearinghouse
What counts most with Admissions
Directors?
1. Grades in College Prep Courses
2. Admissions Test Scores
3. Grades in All Subjects
4. Senior year classes
5. Class Rank
6. Essay/Personal Statement
7. Work/Extra curricular Activities
8. Counselor Recommendation
9. Teacher Recommendation
10. Interview
11.Ability to Pay
Getting Involved
College Admissions officers want to know how students
spend their time and how they have taken advantage of the
opportunities available to them. Showing initiative is
important.
Students have many ways to spend their time:
Sports
Hobbies
Family Responsibilities
Community and/or Religious Organizations
Volunteer Service
Paid Work
Students cannot do all those things all the time. Colleges
are looking for students to demonstrate how they have used
these activities to develop life skills, as well as personal and
professional goals.
WEBSITES & RESOURCES
University of California www.universityofcalifornia.edu
California State Universities www.csumentor.edu
California Community Colleges Website: www.cccco.edu
NCAA Clearinghouse: www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
The Common Application www.commonapp.org
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
www.fafsa.ed.gov
College Planning Websites:
www.mycollegeoptions.com
www.princetonreview.com
www.myroad.com (Free if you take the PSAT)
Financial Aid Search: www.fastweb.com
ADMISSIONS TIME LINE 12th grade
Grade 12- Senior Year
Sept/October
Take (or retake) SAT, ACT, SAT subject tests
(Oct. is last acceptable test date for many
early action/early decision schools)
• Finalize list of colleges (6-10) .
• Review online applications
• Work on college essays
• See counselor early for recommendation
• See college reps in the College/Career center
• Keep an eye out for scholarship applications
• Complete CSS profile at
www.collegeboard.com
ADMISSIONS TIME LINE 12th Grade
 Grade 12- Senior Year
 Nov/Dec
• Take any remaining planned SAT or ACT tests
• Complete UC and CSU Applications by Nov
30.
• Complete all applications by Dec 20 and enjoy
winter break!
• Keep an eye out for scholarship applications
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January
• Fill out FAFSA (January) & CSS Profile (Oct 1)
• Keep grades up!
• Do not drop classes. A college application is
a contract.
ADMISSIONS TIME LINE 12th Grade
Grade 12- Senior Year
March/April
• Acceptances start coming!
• apply for housing
May
• May 1 SIR = Student Intent to Register–
confirm your admission and sign up for
orientation.
• Arrange to take any necessary placement
exams for English and math classes.
• Request that a final transcript be sent
after graduation.