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TERRA NOVA HIGH SCHOOL
SENIOR PARENT NIGHT
Class of 2015
September 18, 2014
You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.
- Dr. Seuss
WELCOME!
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Ms. Dorene Basuino, Principal
Ms. Megan Carey, VP of Guidance
Mr. Mark Beshirs, VP of Administration
Counselors
 Ms. Sabrina Wilson
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 Ms. Jennifer Gordon
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 Ms. Elena Carnes
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 Career & College Advisor
 Ms. Heather Campagna
TERRA NOVA HIGH SCHOOL
GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS
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Earn a total of 225 credits
Pass specific subject requirements
Pass the California High School Exit
Exam (CAHSEE)
GRADUATION CREDIT
REQUIREMENTS
Seniors in good academic standing should
have 180 credits to date
 Minimum number of credits required for
senior status is 165
 See your counselor for transcript review
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GRADUATION SUBJECT
REQUIREMENTS
English- 4 years
Math- 3 years
Science- 2 years
1 year biological, 1 year physical
Social Studies- 3 years
1 year World History, 1 year U.S. History,
1 semester Government, 1 semester Economics
Foreign Language OR Fine Arts- 1 year
Career Technical Education (CTE)- 1 year
Physical Education- 2 years
Health- 1 semester
Electives- 60 credits needed for graduation
“a-g” SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
TN UC-approved course list:
https://doorways.ucop.edu/list
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History/Social Science- 2 years
English- 4 years
Math- 3 years* (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II)
Lab Science- 2 years*(1 yr. Biological, 1 year Physical)
LOTE- 2 years* (same language)
Visual & Performing Arts- 1 year
College Prep Elective- 1 year
*additional years of subject recommended
Must earn a “C” grade or better both semesters
CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL
EXIT EXAM (CAHSEE)
2 Sections
(1) English Language Arts
(2) Math
 Students must pass each section with a
score of 350 or higher.
 Contact your counselor if you have not
passed yet.
http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/hs/
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POSTSECONDARY OPTIONS
5 OPTIONS
 College
 Vocational Programs
 Apprenticeship Programs
 Military
 Work
NAVIANCE
Is it senior year
already?
TIME to get
MOVIN’!!
COLLEGE VISITS AND
PREVIEW DAYS
Check Career/College Center for
upcoming college visits on-campus
 Listen to announcements for listing of
preview days for CSU, UC, Private
Colleges, Technical Schools & Community
Colleges
 Schedule campus visits by contacting
colleges directly
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NORTH PENINSULA
COLLEGE FAIR
Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2014
 Time: 5-7:30 PM
 Location: Serramonte Mall
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COLLEGE SYSTEMS IN
CALIFORNIA
Four College Systems
 California Community Colleges (110)
www.cccco.edu
 California State University (23)
www.csumentor.edu
 University of California (10)
www.universityofcalifornia.edu
 Private Colleges (77)
www.aiccumentor.org
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
High School diploma or equivalent
 18 years of age or older
Reasons to Consider
 An excellent value- $46 unit
 Transfer Agreement Guarantees (TAG)
 Job skills and certificates for a career
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LOCAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
WEBSITES
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Canada College www.canadacollege.edu
City College of San Francisco www.ccsf.edu
College of San Mateo www.gocsm.net
Skyline College www.skylinecollege.edu
Check Us Out!!
DID YOU KNOW…
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55% OF CSU graduates and 28% of UC graduates
begin their college years at a community college
80% of firefighter, law enforcement officers and
EMTs are credentialed at community colleges
70% of the nurses in CA received their education
from community colleges
$1.6 M is the average lifetime earnings of a graduate
with an associate’s degree- that’s $400,000 more
than for a high school graduate.
CSU & UC TESTING REQUIREMENT
CSU
SAT Reasoning Test or ACT
UC
SAT Reasoning Test or ACT with Writing
Optional: SAT Subject Tests are not required. Some
campuses recommend that students vying for slots
in competitive majors take the tests to demonstrate
subject proficiency.
TESTING SENIOR YEAR
SAT & ACT
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All SAT and ACT tests must be completed by
DECEMBER of Senior year
Impacted CSU campuses prefer that students
complete testing by OCTOBER test dates
Students must send scores directly from testing
agency to colleges
Student athletes must also send scores to
NCAA Eligibility Center - NCAA code is: 9999
SAT TEST DATES/FEES
SAT www.collegeboard.com
Test Date
Registration Deadline
October 11th
Sept. 12th (Sept. 30th late registration)
November 8nd
Oct. 3rd (Oct. 28th late registration)
December 6th
Nov. 6th (Nov. 24th late registration)
Fees*
SAT Reasoning Test: $51
SAT Subject Tests
Basic Registration: $24.50
Language Test w/Listening: add $24
All other Subject Tests: add $13
CSUMentor code is 3594 for all campuses
*Fee waivers available to students on the subsidized lunch program, please see College & Career Aide
ACT TEST DATES/FEES
ACT www.actstudent.org
Test Date
Registration Deadline
October 25th
Sept. 19th (Oct. 3rd late registration)
December 13th
Nov. 7th (Nov. 21st late registration)
Fees
ACT + Writing Test: $52.50
If you have listed a CSU campus as an ACT score report
recipient, you can use the ACT Scores Manager to release your
score to additional campuses. ACT Scores Manager can be found
on the CSUMentor website.
*Fee waivers available to students on the subsidized lunch program, please see College & Career Aide
UC COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW
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GPA in “a-g” courses
SAT or ACT w/writing and 2 SAT Subject Test scores
Courses beyond the minimum 15 “a-g”courses
Honors, AP, IB, college courses
ELC- top 4%
Quality of senior year courses
Academic performance given opportunities available in high school
Outstanding performance in one or more subject areas
Outstanding work in one or more special projects in any academic field
Marked improvement
Talents, achievements
Special projects (evidence of special effort and determination or suitability to a
program on a specific campus)
Accomplishments in light of life experience
Location of school or home
UC & CSU GPA REQUIREMENT
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CSU minimum GPA for eligibility is a 2.0,
competitive GPA is a 3.0 or higher
UC minimum GPA for eligibility is a 3.0,
competitive GPA is a 3.8 or higher
GPA calculated beginning in 10th grade for
approved “a-g” courses only
Additional grade points given for a grade of “C” or
higher in approved Honors or AP courses and
transferable college courses
AM I ELGIBLE FOR UC?
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Must have a minimum college GPA of a 3.0
Need to convert SAT Reasoning or ACT
with Writing scores and SAT Subject Test
Scores to a UC score
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Use the online calculator:
www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/scholarshipreq
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Compare GPA & UC score to determine
eligibility
APPLYING TO UC
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Apply online: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply
Filing period: November 1st-November 30th
Students may access the online application starting October 1st
Fees: $70 per campus
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UC will waive application fees for up to 4 campuses for qualified students
UC PERSONAL
STATEMENT TIPS
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Write personal statement in context of academic
transcript/test scores (review these items critically- explain
what is not obvious)
Explain who you are in your statement- not your mother,
clergyman, brother, teachers, etc.
Focus your answers- do not need to respond to all items
being asked for- choose one area that is most relevant
Draft, get feedback, and revise
DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO
WRITE YOUR STATEMENT!
UC PERSONAL STATEMENT
RESOURCES
UC website
www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/personal-statement
UC Berkeley website
www.admissions.berkeley.edu
California Colleges website
www.californiacolleges.edu
*Download tutorial on personal statement under UC
AM I ELGIBLE FOR CSU?
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Eligibility Index:
CSU GPA x 800 + SAT Score =
Applicant’s Eligibility Index
OR
CSU GPA x 200 + 10 x ACT Composite Score =
Applicant’s Eligibility Index
Students must have a minimum eligibility index of 2900
for admission to a CSU using SAT scores or a
minimum of 694 using ACT score
Students must have above the minimum for impacted
campuses
APPLYING TO CSU
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Apply online: www.csumentor.edu
Filing period: October 1st- November 30th
Fee: $55 per campus
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CSU will waive application fees for up to 4 campuses to qualified students
COLLEGE APPLICATION
CHECKLIST
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High school/college transcripts
Test Scores (SAT Reasoning, SAT Subject Tests, ACT, AP)
List of activities and awards
Social Security Number
Citizenship Status
Statewide Student ID (in upper left corner transcript)
ELC ID Number (for UC only, if applicable)
Parent’s annual income, residency information
Credit Card (Account number, Expiration Date,
Cardholder’s Name and Billing Address)
COLLEGE APPLICATION TIPS
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Apply early!!!
Apply broadly
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Apply to 6-8 colleges; mainly safety and mid-range schools
Read the Q &A’s, take the online application virtual tours
Do not block pop-ups
Use an appropriate e-mail address for all college applications and
correspondence and keep this e-mail address until you start
college
Check e-mail weekly if not daily
Respond to e-mails promptly
Print and review your application before submitting
Print your receipt when application is complete and keep
for your records
COLLEGE APPLICATION
WORKSHOPS
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Evening workshop:
 Tuesday, October 14, 2014
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Daytime workshops:
 Tuesday, October 28, 2014
 Thursday, October 30, 2014
 Monday, November 3, 2014
 Wednesday, November 5, 2014
All workshops will be held at Terra Nova High School
STUDENT ATHLETES
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If you are planning on competing at a Division I or
Division II college, you must register with the
NCAA Eligibility Center ASAP
https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/student/index_student.html
Fee: $70
Fee waivers available to students on the subsidized lunch program, please see counselor
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Make contact with coach at college campus to make
sure you are on track
COLLEGE HOUSING
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Apply for Housing EARLY!! (Check NOW)
FAILURE TO MEET DEADLINE = NO HOUSING
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Check Housing Policy
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Many colleges require that freshmen live on-campus
Not all colleges guarantee housing for freshmen
CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY
COLLEGES WITH DORMITORIES
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Columbia College www.columbia.yosemite.edu
Feather River College www.frc.edu
Lassen College www.lassencollege.edu
College of the Redwoods www.redwoods.edu
Reedley College www.reedleycollege.edu
Shasta College www.shastacollege.edu
Sierra College www.sierracollege.edu
College of the Siskiyous www.siskiyous.edu
Taft College www.taftcollege.edu
West Hills College www.westhillscollege.com
Yuba College www.yccd.edu
FINANCIAL AID
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ALL students should apply for financial aid
regardless of whether or not they think they will
qualify
3 Types of Financial Assistance
(1) Grants and Scholarships
(2) Work-Study
(3) Loans
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA)
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File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
www.fafsa.ed.gov
Beginning: January 1st
Deadline: March 2nd
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Complete the Cal Grant GPA verification form
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 File with TN Registrar, Ananda Shives, between January 1 and March 2
Application can be completed before you file the current year’s Tax Return
ACTIONS NOW:
 Create a pin number for FAFSA (parents and students) and SAVE
www.pin.ed.gov
 Complete FAFSA4caster for estimate for federal aid
http://www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov/
FINANCIAL AID
PRIVATE COLLEGES
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Many private colleges require students to complete the CSS Profile in
addition to the FAFSA and Cal Grant GPA verification form
CSS Profile is for private grants and scholarships
Must complete the CSS Profile online: www.collegeboard.org
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Visit “Students” section of College Board
Select the CSS/Profile section under “Pay for College”
Apply starting October 1st!
Fee: $25 initial application fee
$16 per report
Fee waivers available to students who qualify (see counselor)
HELP: [email protected]
Insert picture of CSS Profile
FINANCIAL AID
INFORMATION NIGHTS
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October 16, 2014 at Oceana High School
January 2014 (date TBD) at Terra Nova High School
Various Community Colleges and Universities also
provide free assistance completing the FAFSA
Never pay anyone to help you complete this or any
other Scholarship paperwork.
All Scholarship and Financial Aid information are
FREE resources so DO NOT BE SCAMMED!
FINANCIAL AID
RESOURCES
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WEBSITES
CA Student Aid Commission
Federal Aid
www.csac.ca.gov
www.studentaid.ed.gov
www.fafsa.ed.gov
General Scholarships
www.fastweb.com
www.collegescholarships.com
http://apps.collegeboard.com/cbsearch_ss/welcome.jsp
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TN CAREER CENTER
Contact: Heather Campagna
(650) 550-7604
[email protected]
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS DECISIONS
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Most CSU & UC Campuses will notify students of
admissions decision as early as March 2014
Private Colleges will notify students of admissions decisions
on a rolling basis, depending on school- most decisions
should be made by March
Conditions of Admission (all acceptances are probationary
until July)
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Complete all coursework reported in the application with
appropriate grades
Notify campus in a timely manner of deficient grades in the fall or
spring of senior year
Notify campus of any change in course selection
NOW THAT I’M GOING TO
COLLEGE
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Students should attend Spring Open Houses to finalize decision
Students must choose campus of attendance and submit their
Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) and deposit by
May 1st deadline
FAILURE TO MEET DEADLINE
=
NO COLLEGE ADMISSION
Make residence hall decisions
Take English and Math Placement Tests
Read College Advising Materials and contact Academic Advisor
Attend College Orientation
GRADUATION
Terra Nova High School
May 28, 2015
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