Transcript Senior Year! - Lincoln High School

Senior Year!
Have fun but stay on track!
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Credits…..
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You should need 60 or fewer credits.
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Failing a class first semester may prevent you from graduating in
May.
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You are expected to pass classes at Lincoln. Meet with your
counselor if you are short of credits.
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If you are VERY short of credit, consider transferring to Adult School
(starting at 18 years old).
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The County One program may also be a possibility - 205 credits are
required to graduate.
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LHS Transcript
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Attend school every day, monitor your
grades, and get help if you need it!
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Regularly review grades online. Know where
you stand in each class.
Tutoring is available Tuesdays, Wednesdays and
Thursdays from 2 - 4 p.m. in the library.
Math tutoring at lunchtime in Room 1510.
Many teachers will also work with students at
lunchtime or after school.
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Plans after High School??
Military?
Work?
Specialized (“trade”) school?
4-year college or university?
Community College?
Not sure of a career path??
Take the ASVAB or take an Interest Inventory details on the Senior Handout!
California Community Colleges
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Register online and take a placement test.
New students start the registration process in April. All fees must be
paid (or financial aid processed) before students can register for
classes.
Determine your objective…. Certificate, degree, transfer? Enroll with a
goal! Take a class from Delta’s Guidance Department if you need help
determining your goal or career path.
How long you stay at a community college will depend upon your high
school coursework, units you carry, and college objective.
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San Joaquin Delta College has over 100
majors and certificate programs!
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University Bound?
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Think about size, location, and majors!
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CSU System… 23 campuses
UC System…9 undergraduate campuses
Submitting UC/CSU Applications
For CSU: Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
 For UC: Nov. 1 - Nov. 30
(Start early and complete your
application in stages). Submit early!
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Applications are submitted online. Late
admissions are not accepted.
If you took College Prep courses in 7th/8th
grade, you must list those on the application.
Eligibility in the Local Context
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The University of California recognizes the top 9% of the senior
class and offers “guaranteed” admission. If you are designated
an ELC student, you will be guaranteed placement at a UC
campus. You are not guaranteed to a specific campus.
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Students find out if they are ELC eligible when they submit their
online application.
Out-of-State or Private Colleges
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Go online now to gather information. Many private colleges
accept the Common Application.
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Keep a calendar. Write down deadlines and requirements. Be
sure entrance exams are completed on time (many schools
require that SAT/ACT are completed by November).
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Apply systematically. Select 4 - 7 schools and include at least
one “safe” school.
Private colleges…..
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Most private colleges/universities require two letters of
recommendation - one from a teacher and one from a counselor or
administrator. Ask people for recommendations long before you
need them (allow a minimum of three weeks).
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Unfortunately, we need to report suspensions that students may
have earned in high school.
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If we need to mail School Reports or recommendations, give
counselors addressed envelopes with three stamps attached.
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Essay Requirements
UC’s
Write a “personal statement” (two essays totaling 1000 words)
Private Colleges/Universities
Use the Common Application and send the same essays to multiple
campuses.
Be sure to “write to the prompt.” Plan ahead and write dynamic,
reflective pieces that add to your college application. Write
essays in a Word document and then cut/paste them into your
online application. Verify your “word count.”
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Resume or
Student Background Sheet
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Prepare a resume or fill out a
Student Background Sheet. You
will use these when filling out
college and scholarship
applications. Give a copy to
people who write you
recommendation letters.
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Type resumes. Type or print,
and use black ink, on Student
Background Sheets.
College Entrance Examinations
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If you plan to attend a 4-year college or university
after graduation, complete SAT/ACT’s by the
November test date. Choose ACT with composition.
Do not use “score choice” at this time. Your scores
need to be released to the schools to which you are
applying.
Subject Tests are no longer required for UC, but can
be used to demonstrate achievement or to help with
placement in classes at the university.
If you plan to attend a community college and
transfer to a university as a junior, you do not need to
submit SAT/ACT scores.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
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Attend the Financial Aid workshop at LHS
on November 7th, 6:30, in Room 1113.
You and your parents should attend.
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Go online at home or use computers at
school to search for scholarships.
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FAFSA..
for everyone going to college
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Go online and establish
your Pin #. (You and a
parent need to create pin
numbers).
www.pin.ed.gov
You may submit the Free
Application for Federal
Aid online beginning
January 1. Apply early!
www.fafsa.ed.gov
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A Cal Grant GPA
Verification form needs to
be submitted by March 2.
Pick up the form in the
EPC in early January.
EOP/EOPS
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The Educational Opportunity Program
at UC/CSU and the Educational
Opportunity Program Services at
community colleges give support to
first generation and low-income
students. Take advantage of these
support services if you qualify.
Educational Planning Center
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Become familiar with the EPC.
Fill out the Scholarship Questionnaire (form is available
in the EPC) and give to Mrs. Hernandez to keep on file.
This sheet will help Mrs. Hernandez to know your
interests and talents.
In January, make weekly visits to the
EPC to ask about new scholarships. Be sure
you are in Mrs. Hernandez’s “data base.”
Need more information?
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Attend Lincoln’s annual College
Night - October 11, from 6 p.m. to
8:20. Get information about
community colleges, UC/CSU,
SAT/ACT’s, private colleges, and
the NCAA Eligibility Center.
Athlete or Band Student?
If you want to play sports at a 4-year college,
submit an application to the NCAA Eligibility
Center (www.ncaa.org).
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See the athletic director for more information.
Band
If you think you qualify for a P.E. waiver, make an
appointment with your counselor now to verify that you
meet the requirements.
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Be proactive about getting
information!
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Listen to morning announcements
and read the Student Bulletin.
A number of representatives
from colleges are scheduled
at the EPC – sign up and hear
their presentations.
Final reminders…..
For community college-bound students.
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Plan ahead and register early. Community colleges are
crowded and students who register late often don’t get the
classes they need.
Meet with a community college counselor and create a plan
and/or take a class from the Guidance Department that will help
you with career exploration.
Continue to get good grades (you will take longer to complete
your community college program if you do not do well in high
school).
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Final reminders…university students
For university-bound students
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DO NOT drop a class or get less than a “C” in any class!
Be sure to take the necessary college placement tests.
CSU requires the EPT (English Placement Test) and ELM
(Entry Level Math Test). These are taken in the spring of
senior year, after you have received acceptances.
Fill out a form in the Registrar’s Office to have your final
transcript sent to the college of your choice.
Keep track of deadlines and remember to send in
deposits for admission and housing.
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Pick up a senior
booklet at the
EPC!
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Have a great senior year!
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