Transcript LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR FOCUS RESEARCH

LIFE AFTER HIGH
SCHOOL
JUNIOR FOCUS
RESEARCH
CLASS OF 2013
Presented by IHS Counselors
THE QUESTION…..
“WHAT’S NEXT?”
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ACADEMIC
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PERSONAL/SOCIAL
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CAREER
ACADEMIC
4-YEAR PLAN
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Meeting goals
 Diploma
 College
IHS DIPLOMA OR
4-YEAR COLLEGE PREP SUBJECTS
SUBJECT
ENGLISH
MATH
SCIENCE
SOCIAL STUDIES
LOTE
VPA
LOTE OR FINE ART
P.E.
HEALTH
UC ELECTIVE
ELECTIVES
DIPLOMA
40
20 (must include Algebra 1)
20
30
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20
5
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CSU/UC
40*
30* (through Algebra 2)
20* (must include lab)
30*
20*
10*
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5
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30
TOTAL UNITS
215
215
*Must be met with University of California “a-g” subjects
UC/CSU “a-g” SUBJECTS
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HISTORY/SOCIAL SCIENCE
ENGLISH
MATHEMATICS
LABORATORY SCIENCE
LOTE (Language Other Than English)
VPA (Visual/Performing Arts)
COLLEGE PREPARATORY ELECTIVES
To view IHS site-specific certified “a-g” list visit
https://www.irvinehigh.org
https://doorways.ucop.edu/list/
COLLEGE PREP REQUIREMENTS:
1 UNIT = 1 YEAR OF STUDY
SUBJECT
UNIT
MINIMUM
UNITS
RECOMMENDED
English
Math
Science
Social Studies
LOTE
VPA
CP Electives =
Courses beyond
Unit minimums
4
3
2
2
2
1
1
4
4
3-4
2
3-4
1
1-5
TOTAL UNITS
15
18 - 24
HIGHER EDUCATION
OPPORTUNITIES
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CALIFORNIA COLLEGES – www.cacolleges.edu
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COMMUNITY COLLEGES – OPEN TO ALL
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CSU – CAL STATE UNIVERSITY – TOP 33%
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UC – UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA – TOP 12.5%
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PRIVATE/INDEPENDENT COLLEGE - VARIES
OUT-OF-STATE COLLEGES
CALIFORNIA
COMMUNITY COLLEGES
www.cccco.edu
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109 campuses, one application for each campus
Open admission policy
No Admission Exams
No Personal Statement
No Letters of Recommendations
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY (CSU)
www.csumentor.edu
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23 campuses, one application
Application Deadline – November 30
 SAT Reasoning Test OR
 ACT (SAT Subject Exams and writing are not
required at this time)
NO Personal Statement
NO Letters of Recommendation
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (UC)
www.universityofcalifornia.edu
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9 campuses, one application
Application Deadline – November 30
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SAT Reasoning Test OR
ACT with Writing
NOTE: SAT Subject Exams are now optional;
however, may be required for particular majors –
check with admission offices for specific requirements
Personal Statement Required
NO Letters of Recommendation
CALIFORNIA PRIVATE
COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES
www.aiccu.edu
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76 campuses, one application for each campus
Not part of a “system” of colleges
Testing requirements vary
Application decisions and deadlines vary
Cost is higher
Letters of recommendation are generally
required
OUT-OF-STATE
COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES
search for “anycollege”.edu
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Multiple public and private colleges
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Admission requirements for private colleges
differ from campus to campus
ACADEMIC ASSESSMENT
TRANSCRIPTS AND GRADES
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Personal information
Grades and credits earned for each course completed
Course indicators
* = non academic
p = college prep
+ = some Honors and all AP courses bearing “weighted” GPA
r = course has been repeated and GPA revised
GPA
Total credits attempted and total credits earned
CAHSEE scores for ELA and Math
Community Service
TRANSCRIPT REVIEW ACTIVITY
JUNIOR/SENIOR
PLANNING
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GRADUATION GOAL
EDUCATIONAL GOAL
CAREER GOAL
SENIOR COURSE LIST
PLANNING WORKSHEET / ACTIVITY
TAKE THE RIGHT TESTS
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College Board (SAT)
American College Testing (ACT)
COLLEGE BOARD
www.collegeboard.com
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SAT REASONING TEST
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SAT SUBJECT TESTS
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Critical Reading, Math, Writing
History
Literature
Math Level 2
Science
LOTE (Language other than English)
AP Exams
AMERICAN COLLEGE TESTING
www.act.org
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ACT
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English, Reading, Science, Math
PLUS Writing (for UC System)
SUGGESTED TESTING TIMELINE
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SAT Reasoning Test and ACT
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Spring semester of Junior year
Repeat (as needed or desired) Fall of Senior year
NOTE: SAT and ACT test dates do not conflict with each other
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SAT Subject Exams
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Spring semester of Junior year (exception…after specific subject
completion; i.e. AP European History or Pre Calculus or,
perhaps, LOTE (Language Other Than English)
Repeat (as needed or desired) Fall of Senior year
AP Exams
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May of Sophomore, Junior, Senior year
IMPROVE YOUR COLLEGE
KNOWLEDGE
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COLLEGE GUIDES
COLLEGE CAMPUS VISITS
ADMISSION OFFICES
COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES
 LIFE CENTER
 AREA VISITS
NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR – Spring, 2012
COLLEGE PLANNING IN
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Understand your options
Monitor your progress
Know what colleges are looking for
Determine what tests are required
Be resourceful
Keep an open mind, yet be realistic
Apply for financial aid and scholarships
Avoid myths
Make college a family effort
Focus on academic success
STEPS
PREPARATION AND PLANNING
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Refer to and use a planning calendar
Organize useful information
Consider your educational and career goals
Create a list of possible college choices
Research
Develop “profile or resume”
Work on college essay prompts
NAVIANCE
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Go to “COLLEGE TAB”
My Colleges
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College Research
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Colleges I’m Thinking About
Super Match
Colleges Search
College Compare
Select a minimum of two colleges to research and compare
NAVIANCE “TASK”
Due Wednesday, December 14
PERSONAL/SOCIAL
PERSONAL/SOCIAL
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Decision making
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Goal setting
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Conflict resolution
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
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Clubs
Student government
Community
service/volunteer
Internships
Work
Special interests
- Music
- Art
- Theatre
- Athletics
PERSONAL RESOURCES
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Family members
Friends
Teachers
Counselors
Write down the names of two or more people
you believe you can count on for support and
encouragement:
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CAREER
CAREER
LIFE CENTER
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College information
Career exploration resources
Work permits
ROP (16 years or Junior standing)
Military information
Trade/technical schools and apprenticeships
Work permits
OTHER USEFUL WEB SITES
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CAREER
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FINANCIAL AID
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http://www.schoolguides.org/
http://www.cacareerzone.org/
www.occareers.com
www.finaid.org
www.fastweb.com
ATHLETICS
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www.ncaa.org
AND….IRVINE HIGH SCHOOL
http://irvinehigh.org
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Digital Bulletin
Events
Lunchtime Workshops
College Representative Visits
Links
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Program of Studies
Counseling
LIFE Center
ALSO, SIGN UP TODAY AT
https://my.iusd.org
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Grades - daily if posted on ABI and report cards
Class schedule
Attendance - period and daily
Standardized test scores – CST and CAHSEE
Transcripts
Graduation status