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9th Grade College Guidance Night March 18, 2014 Mrs. Ah Young Chi, College/Career Counselor Mr. Luke Sferra, HS Counselor (A-K) Mrs. Katie Dahm, HS Counselor (L-Z) Resources for college planning • • • • • • College/Career Center website click to connect College/Career Center calendar on the web click to connect MHS eNews mailing list click to connect Naviance Family Connection click to connect MHS College Counseling Guidebook ($15) Counseling team at MHS! March 2014 Graduation requirements Subject Malibu High School (to graduate) University of California (minimum eligibility) California State University (minimum eligibility) English 4 years 4 years 4 years Social Studies 3 years World History or European History U.S. History Govt/Economics 2 years World History or European History U.S. History 2 years World History or European History U.S. History Math 3 years Algebra I Geometry Algebra II 3 years minimum, 4 recommended Algebra I Geometry Algebra II 3 years minimum, 4 recommended for some Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Science 2 years Physical Science Biology 2 years minimum, 3 recommended Biology Chemistry 2 years minimum, 3 recommended for some Biology Chemistry Foreign Language None 2 years minimum, 3-4 recommended 2 years minimum, 3-4 recommended for some Visual Art or Performing Art 1 year 1 year (same genre) 1 year (same genre) Electives 60 credits 1 year Must be listed on UC approved A-G course list Advanced Math, Psychology, Lab Science, Foreign Language, Social Studies, 2nd year of VPA 1 year Must be listed on UC approved A-G course list Advanced Math, Psychology, Lab Science, Foreign Language, Social Studies, 2nd year of VPA Freshman Seminar 1 year Physical Education 2 years Community Service 80 hours California High School Exit Exam Passing Scores on ELA and Math Sections Passing Grade Grade of “D” is considered passing All courses must be completed with “C-” or higher Postsecondary options • 4-year college or university (Bachelor degree) – Public: UC or CSU – Private: over 70 in California – Out of state public or private: over 3,000 • • • • • 2-year college (Associate degree, career training or transfer) Career technical education (varying degrees and certificates) Military Work Gap year (concrete plan with a destination in mind for 2nd year, usually) March 2014 College entrance requirements • Subject/A-G courses • Standardized tests – SAT or ACT – SAT Subjects • Extracurricular activities and/or job experience • Essay or personal statement • Interview and/or portfolio or audtion • Recommendation letters = “holistic” review of application March 2014 Subject requirements • • • • • English – 4 years Social Science – 3 years Mathematics – 3 years (4 years recommended) Lab Science – 2 years (3-4 years recommended) Foreign Language – 2 years of the same language (3-4 years recommended) • Visual & Performing Art – 1 year of the same genre • UC/CSU minimum eligibility – 15 units • UC average for Fall 2011 class (enrolled) – 24.1 units March 2014 What are colleges REALLY looking for? • Success in challenging curriculum – Have you taken advantage of the opportunities at your school? – This doesn’t mean taking EVERY Honors and AP courses that we offer • Meet other entrance requirements • Are you and the college a good match for each other? • Institutional priority – – – – – – Legacy Athletics Other talents Diversity Money Well rounded class March 2014 So many different colleges & universities • • • • • • • Private vs. public Research vs. liberal arts (university vs. college) Size Location Selectivity Specialty- academic, gender, culture, faith Services- learning disability, transportation, special housing, dietary restrictions What do you mean by fit? March 2014 Extracurricular activities • In school: ASB, yearbook, journalism, sports, music, theater, art, clubs, etc • Community service • Work experience, paid or unpaid • Internships, paid or unpaid • Summer programs and activities • Helpful tips – – – – Quality over quantity; take leadership roles Start “resume” now Plan summer activities wisely; do SOMETHING You don’t have to cure cancer to be admitted to college! March 2014 So what should I be doing NOW? ~STUDENT~ • Do well in your classes - #1 goal – Your transcript (grades and coursework) is the most important factor in admission decisions – Nothing replaces the importance of your transcript – Make up all D and F grades • • • • • • Challenge yourself by taking H/AP courses Read, read, read! – best way to prep for the SAT & ACT Explore your interests Do something productive over the summer Get familiar with Naviance Family Connection (start resume) Prep for College Checklist for Sophomores March 2014 So what should I be doing NOW? ~PARENTS~ • • • • • • Sign up for MHS eNews mailing list to receive CCC emails Stay in touch with your child’s academic progress Encourage your child to explore their interests Coffee with the Counselors Attend other evening presentations with your students Get familiar with Naviance Family Connection March 2014 Looking ahead to Sophomore year… • • • • • PSAT (October) 10th Grade College Guidance Night (Fall semester) Full length practice SAT and ACT (Fall semester) PSAT Score, Now What? (January) Classroom guidance lessons for students (one each semester) with interest inventory and taking a closer look at post-secondary options and college entrance requirements • Spring College Night (Spring) • Coffee with the Counselors for parents (monthly) March 2014 Looking ahead to Junior year… • • • • • PSAT (October) 11th Grade College Guidance Night (Fall semester) Full length practice SAT and ACT (Fall semester) PSAT Score, Now What? (January) Classroom guidance lessons for students (one each semester) to talk about college entrance requirements and the college search process in order to build a good college list • Individual appointments for college advisement (starts in January) • Spring College Night (Spring) • Coffee with the Counselors for parents (monthly) March 2014 Looking ahead to Senior year… • • • • • • • • • College rep visits to MHS College counselor visit to classrooms More individual meetings with college counselor Senior Parent College Night College essay review sessions College application workshops (lunch time) Coffee with the Counselors for parents continues Financial Aid Night LOTS of individual attention to the college application process! March 2014 Questions? Mrs. Ah Young Chi, College/Career Counselor, [email protected] Mr. Luke Sferra, HS Counselor (A-K), [email protected] Mrs. Katie Dahm, HS Counselor (L-Z), [email protected]