Transcript Junior Conference Presentation

Junior Advising Session
2014-2015
Review Advising Materials
Presentation:
Transcript & “a-g” status review
College Systems
Testing for Colleges
NCAA
Resources
Jr. Advising Part II: Naviance
 Are you schedule to take English 11 in the
spring and would rather take AP
Lang/Comp. instead?
 If so, communicate this to your counselor
ASAP as we have added another AP Lang.
class for the spring term.
Graduation Status
(transcript review)
A-G Requirements
Minimum 4-year college admissions requirements
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a. History: 2 years (20 credits)
b. English: 4 years (40 credits)
c. Math (through Alg. 2): 3 years (30 credits)
d. Lab Science: 2 years (20 credits)
e. Language other than English: 2 years of the
same language (20 credits)
 f. Visual/Performing Arts: 1 year (10 credits)
 g. Elective Courses: 1 year (10 credits)
*Students must earn a “C” or higher in these courses
* For a full list of “a-g” approved courses, see Course
Catalog (on GBHS website)
A-G Status Report
Community College System
Community Colleges
 Sierra
 American River
 Sacramento City
 Consumnes
For admission:
• Community colleges will
accept any student who is 18
years of age or older.
• Community colleges require
Math and English placement
exams taken Spring of senior
year
• No SAT/ACT tests required
*Transfer programs to UC/CSU schools available
CSU College System
CSU (Cal State Univ.)
23 campuses including:
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Sacramento State
Chico State
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Sonoma State
San Diego State
Cal State Fullerton
Long Beach State
Humboldt State
Cal State San Marcos
For admission, CSU’s look
most heavily at:
 GPA
 Test Scores
*Exception is Cal-Poly
SLO, which also
considers:
– 9th grade grades
– bonus for extra college
prep courses
– supplemental application
– demonstration of
involvement in area of
interest?
– Prefer the ACT
*For more information, visit www.csumentor.edu
UC College System
UC (Univ. of Calif.)
 UC Berkeley
 UC Davis
 UCLA
 UC San Diego
 UC Santa Barbara
 UC Santa Cruz
 UC Irvine
 UC Merced
 UC Riverside
For admission, UC’s look most
heavily at:
Comprehensive Review
 GPA
 Test Scores
 Strength of curriculum
 Essays (Personal Statements)
 Extracurricular activities
*For more information, visit www.universityofcalifornia.edu
GPA/Grades for UC/CSU’s
 Only A-G courses taken in grades 10th and above
are used in GPA calculation
 Only “C” grades and above in required college
preparatory courses satisfy college requirements
(including 9th grade)
 If you have earned a “D” in a required A-G
course, see your counselor for remediation
options…you still have time to get back on track!
Private College System
Private Colleges
 BIOLA
 USC
 Stanford
 Point Loma
 Pepperdine
 Univ. of San Diego
 Loyola Marymount
 St. Mary’s
 University of Pacific
Private school admission
requirements vary but can
include:
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 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 GBHS College Visitation Schedule (Career
Center)
Attend Spring College Open Houses
Virtual tours available at www.collegeweeklive.com
Testing that should be done this year
*We suggest taking SAT/ACT at least once by spring of 11th grade
 Testing for all colleges
– SAT 1 or ACT
 SAT II Subject Tests (some private schools require them; not required for
UC’s)
– Some UC majors recommend subject tests. Check with each campus.
– Align test dates with the conclusion of a high level course taken in the
subject area to be tested in.
– Tests are available in the following subjects:
• English Literature, Math, History, Science, Foreign Language
 Complete all testing this year; test again in Sr. yr. if needed (most colleges
permit testing thru December of Senior year.).
– Colleges will take your best scores
 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 indicated by date of test)
 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
 For the ACT, sending to one campus will cover all 23
campuses as they will share these scores
 For UC’s send ACT/SAT scores to one UC only and
those scores will be made available to all nine UC’s
 No need to use “Score Choice” – colleges really will
take your highest score without penalizing you for
other lower scores (exception: SAT II subject tests)
 NCAA Eligibility Center code = 9999
 GBHS school code = 051-106
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 Algebra 2 (helpful to
complete by end of Jr. year before testing)
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 will be taking the
Common Core Assessment in Math and English
 Exemption from ELM (Entry Level Math) and
EPT (English Placement Test) possible with
sufficient score
NCAA – Eligibility Center
 Application required if planning to play division one
or two sports in college.
 Apply by end of junior year
 Application available online at
www.eligibilitycenter.org
 Must also send ACT/SAT score. Use code 9999.
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Transcripts - The school will automatically send a transcript (for
free) to the NCAA for those who are registered with the NCAA
at the end of the junior year and again at the end of the senior year.
If you would like a transcript sent at a different time then noted,
you should see Mrs. Keeney in the Attendance Office who will
assist you.
• Transcript #1 gets mailed after junior year
• Transcript #2 gets mailed after graduation
Resources
GBHS Learning Center (a.k.a. Library) – all subjects
 Walk in program offers a quiet place to study
 Librarian and Peer Tutors will be available as a resource
 Available Monday - Thursday from 2:35 – 4:00 pm
Math Tutoring Center – for math support
π Walk in program after school
π Available Monday -Thursday from 2:35 – 3:35 pm
π Mondays – room 660; Tuesdays and Thursdays – room 651;
Wednesdays – room 657
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.
Counseling Website
 http://granitebayhigh.org/domain/30
Resources Cont’d
 Career Center Support: Mrs. Underwood
 College and Career related presentations and information
 Financial Aid information and forms
 Scholarship information and applications
 NCAA information
 SAT I, SAT Subject Tests, and ACT registration and test prep.
 Naviance help
***Keep your eye on the bulletin, the Counselor/Career Center
newsletter, and Naviance for up-to-date information on the latest
Career Center news
College and Career Handbook – a great electronic resource for college
and career related issues. Available at the counseling website.
Does Education Really Matter?
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HS
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Yes it does!
Reminders
Testing (ACT/SAT’s) – Get them completed this year
Try to complete Algebra 2 by the end of junior year
Plan on rigorous senior year – Include a math class!
Begin researching colleges and gathering information
Ouch!!! These Can Hurt!
 Does your discipline record matter?
 Does it matter how I portray myself online? (i.e.
MySpace, Facebook, etc.)
Study Hard – this is a BIG year for college!
Junior Advising
Part II: Naviance
Lab Sessions
 When: Nov. 18th – 20th or Jan. 13th – 15th
 Where: Room 902 (computer lab) or the
Library (computer lab)