Transcript Document
Class of 2016
BCAP/College Presentation
Who is your Counselor?
A-Ga, Mr Schmidt
Ge-L, Miss Ehret
M-PA and Int’l, Ms Arellano
Pe-Z, Mr. Guzik
Graduation/College Requirements
Review your graduation requirements
Transcript review
CSU/UC Requirements
Ensure you have completed your VPA requirement
Check college/university websites for college specific
requirements
Counseling Resources
Naviance/Family Connection
*Naviance/Family Connection provides a wealth of information on
colleges and careers
Be sure to update your naviance account with a professional email
*Parents can also create an account
*Check the Counseling HAIKU page under Naviance for videos on
how to “Log onto your account”, “Do a College Search”,
“Complete the Do As you Are Personality Survey”
Counseling HAIKU Page
*Junior Timeline from November-August
* How to Research a College Information
* College Testing Information
*UC Admissions Information
* BHS UC A-G List
*CSU Admissions Information
*Common Application Information
*Applying out of State Information
* Volunteer and summer programs
Counseling Resources
BHS Website
• How to Contact Your Counselor
• College Planning
• Links to Naviance/Family Connection, NCAA, Parchment, CSU
Application, UC Application, Common Application
• Presentations
• Power Point presentations from parent nights and College Day
• Naviance
• Link to Naviance/Family Connection
• Video Tutorials on how to use naviance
• Course Catalog
• View course descriptions of courses offered at BHS to assist you
in preparing for registration
College/Career Center
Mrs. Haskell
[email protected]
Naviance Information
Set up your Naviance Account
Get information on How to use
Naviance
Research Majors
College Testing
SAT
Subject Tests
ACT Registration Information
Information on SAT and ACT Test
Preparation
College Information
College Brochures/Information
College Rep Visits
Research Majors (www.assist.org)
Scholarships
Scholarship Information and
Applications
Jobs/Internships
Work Permits
Job Postings
Internship Information
Military Information
ROTC
Military Academy Info
ROP Information
Register for ROP class
Career Exploration
ROP Opportunities
Regional Occupation Program Career Pathways
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Arts and Communication
Business and Marketing
Health Sciences
Public Services
Science and Technology
• Why take an ROP class?
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Gain experience required for immediate employment
Participate in courses that offer internships
Earn high school credit
Earn certificates of completion
Experience careers that may assist in choosing college majors and enhance
college admissions applications
See Mrs. Haskell for more information
about these exciting opportunities
California
Higher Education Opportunities
•Community Colleges
•California State University
•University Of California
•Private Colleges and Out of State
Community College
The Associate Degree option:
The community colleges offer a wide variety of
programs that train students to work in specialized
fields.
Certificate Programs:
Visit the California Community Chancellor's Office
http://www.cccco.edu/ for a search of programs and
Community College
The Transfer option:
UC/CSU campuses give priority to transfer students
Senate Bill 1440 also known as AA-T or AS-T is another alternative to
transfer in to a CSU
UC continues to maintain or increase the volume of transfers accepted
UC Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program
Guaranteed admission available to 6 of 9 campuses (not for LA, SD,
Berkley).
GPA requirements 3.0-3.5
UCLA Transfer Alliance Program (TAP)
Honors program completion earns TAP eligibility
18 units GE Honors classes prior to transfer w/GPA 3.0 or higher
Priority admission & early notification, alternate major, TAP scholarships
California State University (CSU)
CSU Website: www.csumentor.edu
There are 23 CSU campuses throughout California
A-G courses
SAT/ACT
Some CSU schools do ask for information about
leadership, extracurricular activities
No letters of recommendation
University of California (UC)
UC http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/
There are 9 UC campuses throughout California
A-G courses
SAT/ACT
SAT Subject tests (are optional but some majors do
recommend them
Personal Statement
Students will complete a section on Honors/Awards,
Extracurricular Activities, etc
UC/CSU Requirements
A- Social Science 2 yrs
B- English 4 yrs
C- Math through Algebra 2 3 yrs
D- Science with lab 2 yrs
E- Foreign Language 2 yrs
F- Visual/Perform Art (yr long) 1 yr
G- Elective 1 yr
• All classes must be passed with a grade of C or better
• These are the minimum requirements
• BHS A-G list: https://doorways.ucop.edu/list/app/home/
Tests for the College Bound
SAT and/or ACT
(Spring of 11th Grade)
SAT Subject Tests
Take after completing accelerated courses in math, science,
foreign language and literature
HIGHLY SELECTIVE SCHOOLS
Are looking for students who:
• Rigorous Coursework with B’s or better (Honors/AP)
• Leadership Qualities (depth in out of classroom activities and out of
class accomplishments)
• Commitment to extracurricular activities/community service
• Competitive Standardized Test Scores
BCAP: What is it?
All juniors will be completing Beckman College/Career Application
Packet in their English 3/3H class
All juniors will be completing a college essay in their English 3/3H
class
BCAP includes a resume, reflection B and C, timeline agreement
sheet signed by student and parent, list of prospective colleges
and college research table
BCAP is used by teachers and counselors to write letters of
recommendation for college, scholarships, internships and
leadership opportunities
Beckman Counselor Packet
Used to be called the SSR
Items to include in the Beckman Counselor Packet:
1. Resume
2. Reflection B and C
3. List of colleges signed by parent and student
4. College research table
5. Singed FERPA and Transcript Request Agreement
Beckman Counselor Packet
Students will be inviting teachers and counselor’s via
the common application or the college specific
website (ex. SendEdu)
Common application should become available
August 1, 2015
UC application should become available August 1,
2015
CSU application should become available October 1,
2015
College Research
Utilize the College Research List
Naviance, school websites
College Research Document on HAIKU
Importance of balance on your college list (likely,
50/50, reach)
College Visits
Admissions Counselor Visits in the College/Career
Center
Reminders
Complete your College Research List over the summer to
help you create your final college list
If you are applying to a school early action, restrictive
early action, early decision or priority:
Beckman Counselor Recommendation Packet is
DUE: OCTOBER 2, 2015
If you are applying for regular decision or rolling decision:
Beckman Counselor Recommendation Packet is
DUE: NOVEMBER 2, 2015