LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR FOCUS RESEARCH
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LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL
JUNIOR FOCUS
RESEARCH
CLASS OF 2014
PRESENTED BY
IHS COUNSELORS
THE QUESTION IS…..“WHAT’S NEXT?”
ACADEMIC
PERSONAL/SOCIAL
CAREER
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
----10
20
5
--70
CSU/UC*
40*
30* (through Algebra 2)
20* (must include lab)
30*
20*
10*
--20
5
--- (3rd year Social Studies*)
30
TOTAL UNITS
215
215
*150 credits must be met with
College Prep “a through g” subjects
WHAT ARE “a through g” SUBJECTS?
High school subjects approved to be college preparatory
by the University of California
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
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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 “a through 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
CALIFORNIA COLLEGES – www.cacolleges.edu
COMMUNITY COLLEGES – OPEN TO ALL
CSU – CAL STATE UNIVERSITY – TOP 33%
UC – UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA – TOP 12.5%
PRIVATE/INDEPENDENT COLLEGE - VARIES
OUT-OF-STATE COLLEGES
CALIFORNIA
COMMUNITY COLLEGES
www.cccco.edu
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
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
9 campuses, one application
Application Deadline – November 30
SAT Reasoning Test OR
ACT with Writing
NOTE: SAT Subject Exams are optional; however,
may be required for particular majors
Personal Statement Required
NO Letters of Recommendation
CALIFORNIA PRIVATE
COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES
www.aiccu.edu
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
Multiple public and private colleges
Admission requirements for private colleges differ
from campus to campus
ACADEMIC ASSESSMENT
TRANSCRIPTS AND GRAD STATUS
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
Graduation status
TRANSCRIPT AND GRAD STATUS REVIEW ACTIVITY
ACADEMIC 4-YEAR PLAN
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GRADUATION GOAL
EDUCATIONAL GOAL
CAREER GOAL
SENIOR COURSE LIST
JUNIOR/SENIOR
PLANNING WORKSHEET / ACTIVITY
TAKE THE RIGHT TESTS*
COLLEGE BOARD - www.collegeboard.com
SAT Reasoning Test
Critical Reading, Math, Writing
Subject Tests
AP Tests
AMERICAN COLLEGE TESTING - www.act.org
ACT Test
English, Reading, Science, Math
PLUS Writing (for UC System)
*not required by California Community Colleges
SUGGESTED TESTING TIMELINE
SAT Reasoning Test and ACT
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
SAT Subject Exams
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
May of Sophomore, Junior, Senior year
IMPROVE YOUR COLLEGE
KNOWLEDGE
WEBSITES
NAVIANCE
COLLEGE GUIDES
ADMISSION OFFICES
COLLEGE CAMPUS VISITS
COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES
LIFE CENTER
AREA VISITS
NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR – April 28, 2013
COLLEGE PLANNING IN
Understand your options
2. Monitor your progress
3. Know what colleges are looking for
4. Determine what tests are required
5. Be resourceful
6. Keep an open mind, yet be realistic
7. Apply for financial aid and scholarships
8. Avoid myths
9. Make college a family effort
10. Focus on academic success
1.
STEPS
PREPARATION AND PLANNING
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
Log in to Naviance
Go to “COLLEGE TAB”
My Colleges
Colleges I’m Thinking About
College Research
Super Match
Colleges Search
College Compare
Select a minimum of two colleges to research and compare
NAVIANCE
5 EASY STEPS “TASK”
PERSONAL/SOCIAL
Decision making
Goal setting
Conflict resolution
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Clubs
Student government
Community service/volunteer
Internships
Work
Special interests
- Music
- Art
- Theatre
- Athletics
PERSONAL RESOURCES
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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___________________
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CAREER - LIFE CENTER
College information
Career exploration resources
ROP (16 years or Junior standing)
Applications for work permits
Military information
Trade/technical schools and apprenticeships
OTHER USEFUL RESOURCES
CAREER
http://www.schoolguides.
org/
http://www.cacareerzone.
org/
www.occareers.com
FINANCIAL AID
www.finaid.org
www.fastweb.com
ATHLETICS
www.ncaa.org
IUSD/IHS
http://irvinehigh.org
https://my.iusd.org
Links
Program of Studies
Counseling
LIFE Center
Parent Portal
Digital Bulletin
ITV
Lunchtime Workshops