Transcript Junior Conference Presentation
Junior Advising Session Agenda 2009-2010
Review Advising Materials Presentation: What Colleges Want?
College Systems “a-g” Review Testing for Colleges NCAA Reminders and Resources
Does Education Really Matter?
Yes it does!
$90,000 $80,000 $70,000 $60,000 $50,000 $40,000 $30,000 $20,000 $10,000 $0
$19,169 $28,645 $51,554 $78,093
University Bound What colleges are looking for:
Grades/GPA Test Scores Strength of curriculum (maintain thru Sr. yr.) Activities (sports, clubs, jobs) Leadership Community Service Essays (if required) Interviews (some private schools)
College Systems
Community College
Sierra
American River
Sacramento City
Consumnes
College Systems continued…
Private Colleges
BIOLA USC Stanford Point Loma Pepperdine Univ. of San Diego Loyola Marymount St. Mary’s University of Pacific Santa Clara
College Systems – cont.
CSU – Cal State Univ.
Sacramento State Chico State Cal Poly San Luis Sonoma State San Diego State Fullerton State Long Beach State Humboldt State
UC – Univ. of Calif.
UC Berkeley UC Davis UCLA UC San Diego UC Santa Barbara UC Santa Cruz UC Irvine UC Merced
UC or CSU ?
UC’s_______________
Comprehensive Review GPA Test Scores Strength of curriculum Essay Extracurricular activities
CSU’s______________
GPA Test Scores * Also Cal Poly SLO
GPA/Grades for UC/CSU’s
Only A-G courses taken in grades 10
th
and above are used in GPA calculation
Only “C” grades and above satisfy college requirements (including 9
th
grade)
Graduation Status (transcript review)
What is this A-G stuff?
LIST OF GBHS COURSES MEETING UC/CSU ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS A. HISTORY/SOCIAL SCIENCE 2006-2007
World Studies, U.S. History, Government, AP European History, AP Government, AP U.S. History
B. ENGLISH
CP English 9, CP English 10, CP English 11, CP English 12, Honors English 11, AP Lang/Comp, AP Lit/Comp
C. MATHEMATICS
Integrated Math 1A, 1B, Integrated Math 1, Integrated Math 2A, 2BIntegrated Math 2, Integrated Math 3, Finite Math, Pre-Calculus, Honors Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC
D. LABORATORY SCIENCE
CP Biology, AP Biology, Chemistry, Forensic Science, Honors Chemistry, AP Chemistry, Physics, AP Physics C, Physiology, Principles of Technology 1
E. LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH
French 1,2,3, Honors French 4, AP French 4, Japanese 1,2,3,4, Spanish 1,2,3, Honors Spanish 4, AP Spanish 4
F. VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
Ceramics 1,2,3, Baritone Concert Choir, Treble Concert Choir, Treble Chamber Choir, Madrigal Choir, Chamber Choir, Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, Brass/Wind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Guitar, Basic Art, Advanced Art, Art 3, Dance, Intermediate Dance, Advanced Dance, Drama, Advanced Drama, Professional Drama, Photography, Advanced Photography, AP Studio Art, AP Art History
G. COLLEGE PREPARATORY ELECTIVE
English
-All courses listed under (b) plus the following: Speech and Debate, Advanced Journalism, English Magazine
Advanced Mathematics
– All courses beyond Integrated Math 3 listed under (c) and AP Statistics
Laboratory Science Foreign Language
– All courses listed under (d) and CP Physical/Earth Science – All courses listed under (e)
Social Science
– All courses listed under (a) plus the following: Economics, Social Psychology, AP Psychology
Visual and Performing Arts -
All courses listed under “f” except for Ceramics 1, Basic Art, Drama, Guitar, Dance and Photography
Underlined courses denote extra honors credit; A=5, B=4, C=3
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659 Places to Go to Get Help Math Tutoring Center
Walk-in program Available
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 2:35 to 3:35 in Room
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Peer Tutoring Center
Walk-in program in Room 810 during lunch 1st lunch on Tues. and Thurs. 2nd lunch on Mon. and Wed.
Tutors are prepared to help with ALL courses For more information contact the GBHS Peer Tutoring Center at
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GBHS Learning Center (a.k.a. Library)
Walk in program offers a quiet place to study Librarian and Peer Tutors will be available as a resource Available
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 2:45 – 3:45.
Student Tutors
There is a list of student tutors available from your counselor. These are good students who have expressed an interest in tutoring others. Student tutors typically charge $10-$15 per hour. Students will need to contact the student tutors on their own to work out arrangements for tutoring.
What should be done this year?
Testing for all colleges – SAT 1 or ACT SAT 2’s (additional requirement for UC’s) – Take two tests (in different subjects) among the following subjects: • 1. English Literature 2. Math 3. History 4. Science 5. Foreign Language • Align test date with the conclusion of a course taken in subject area to be tested Complete all testing this year; test again in Sr. yr. if needed (most colleges permit testing thru Dec. of Sr. yr.).
– Colleges will take your best scores GBHS is a SAT test center in May and June
PSAT
Listen to announcements to pick up results in December in the Career Center Analyze strengths and weaknesses at PSAT website (noted on results printout)
SAT/ACT
4 scores sent for free (if marked at testing site) Extra scores sent for fee (handle online) For CSU’s use code = 3594 for SAT Using this code will make your SAT scores available to all 23 CSU’s GBHS code = 051-106 Community College Reminders ACT/SAT’s not needed Assessment required for placement in English and Math (take in spring of Sr. year – check with Career Center for more info)
The SAT and ACT
SAT
Includes a writing segment Maximum score is 2400 200-800 Critical Reading 200-800 Math 200-800 Writing Covers math through Int.math3/Algebra 2 (helpful to complete by end of Jr. year)
ACT
Includes an additional, optional, writing piece (required for UC’s) Maximum score is a 36 1-36 English 1-36 Math 1-36 Reading 1-36 Science 1-36 Composite
Early Assessment Program (EAP)
Early assessment opportunity for CSU’s and Sierra College In junior year students should take the optional Cal Standards tests in Math and English (with Essay) while taking the STAR test Exemption from ELM (Entry Level Math) and EPT (English Placement Test) possible with sufficient score
NCAA – Clearinghouse
Required if planning to play division one or two sports in college.
Apply at end of junior year Application available online at http://eligibilitycenter.org
Must also send ACT/SAT score. Code is 9999.
NCAA Clearinghouse Registration
Go to NCAA Clearinghouse Website @ http://eligibilitycenter.org
for registration.
and follow all directions
Transcripts -
after registering and then another one at the end of the 12 th You will need to send one transcript shortly grade year. To do this, be sure to complete the necessary form (available at the front desk) including the $3 fee per transcript. Include a stamped, addressed envelope if you want the school to send it directly.
• Transcript #1 gets mailed immediately • Transcript #2 gets mailed after graduation
Resources
Career Center Support: Mrs. Underwood Campus representative presentations Financial Aid info and forms Scholarship info and applications info communicated thru the Career ctr., bulletin, and newsletter NCAA information SAT I, II and ACT registration and test prep. materials eChoices software search program Career and college information College Handbook - online
Resources for choosing a major/career
www.eChoices.com
Websites in 2009 booklet www.assist.org
Occupational Handbook www.bls.gov/oco/
College Visits – Do I Really Need to Do That This Year?
Schedule visits in the Junior year and in the summer before your Senior year Check College Visitation Schedule (Career Center) Attend Spring College Open Houses
Get Organized
Create a college folder containing:
College visitation information Volunteer work Work record Awards Brochures, college correspondence, etc.
Ouch!!! These Can Hurt!
Does your discipline record matter?
Does it matter how I portray myself online? (i.e. MySpace, Facebook, etc.)
Reminders
Testing – Get it completed this year Try to complete Int.math 3/Algebra 2 by the end of junior year Plan on a rigorous senior year Begin researching colleges and gather information Attend College Night at: GBHS Thursday, April 22 nd 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Study Hard – this is a BIG yr. for college!