Transcript Junior Parent Night Mrs. Elena Mikhailova Department of Counseling and Guidance April 17, 2013

Junior
Parent Night
Mrs. Elena Mikhailova
Department of Counseling and Guidance
April 17, 2013
Welcome to Wilcox High School
Counseling Staff
 A-G Holly LaBarbera
 H-O Mike LaFleur
 P-W Ketty Arcella
 X-Z Elena Mikhailova
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Agenda for Tonight
 Graduation Requirements (review)
 Post-Secondary Options
 College Requirements
 College Search Strategies
 Next Steps for Juniors
 College and Career Resources
 Q&A
Graduation Requirements
(review)
 230 Credits
 Pass the California High School Exit Exam
(CAHSEE)
 20 Hours of Community Service (meaningful
activities; keep track of hours)
 Technology Competency
HS vs. College Requirements (A-G)
High School Requirements
History
English
Mathematics
Science
F. Lang.*
VPA/
Practical Arts
Physical Ed.
Electives
Total
College Requirements (A-G)
30 credits
40 credits
20 credits
20 credits
10 credits
15 credits
History
English
25 credits
70 credits
230 credits
No Physical Education
2 years
4 years
=a
=b
Math
3+ years = c
Science
2+ years = d
F. Lang.
2+ years = e
V.P.A.
1 year
=f
No Applied Arts
Electives
Total
1 year
=g
15 courses
A-G courses must be completed with a “C” or better
Making Up Classes
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D is a passing grade for high school
(have to repeat a class for college admission)
C is a passing grade for college
Keep in mind C+ ≠ BNo room for Fs
Credit Deficiencies must be made up:
 Night school (Jr. and Sr.)
 Community college
 On-line class (have to pay)
Vocational/Tech
School/Apprenticeships
Community
College
4-year
College/University
Post-Secondary
Options
Military
Career
If Bound for a 4-year College…
 A-G Course Requirements
 GPA Requirements (in A-G courses)
 UC
 CSU
 Private
sch.
min 3.0 (min eligibility)
min 2.0 (min eligibility)
varies
 SAT/ACT Scores
 Upward academic trend
Other Considerations
 Rigorous academic curriculum
 Honors/AP classes taken in 10-12th gr. are awarded an extra point
(up to 8 semesters = 4 year-long classes for UC/CSU only).
 Colleges will not accept D/F in any required course (A-G)
 Algebra II (min 3 yrs of Math)
 2-3 years of Foreign Language (has to be the same language)
 Transcripts evaluation for grad requirements, deficiencies
& college eligibility
College Testing
UC System/Private Schools
 SAT 1 or ACT with Writing
 SAT 2 Subject Test: no longer required, but
might be recommended for competitive majors
CSU System
 SAT 1 or ACT with Writing
Important:
 PSAT is HIGHLY recommended for Juniors
as practice
 Colleges recommend that students take their
tests in the Spring of your Jr. year, but they
are able to take them up through November
of Senior year.
 AP testing (in May), if applicable
College Requirements
 CSU
Grades (Transcript) + Test Scores
(SAT/ACT)
 UC
Grades (Transcript) + Test Scores
+ Personal Statement
 Private Schools Grades (Transcript) + Test Scores
+ Personal Statement + Letters of Rec.
UC Personal Statement
http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/personal-statement
All Freshman applicants must respond to
2 essay prompts with a max of 1,000 words
total. Word count is allocated as you wish.
 Prompt 1
Describe the world you come from
(ex, your family, community or
school) and tell us how your world
has shaped your dreams and
aspirations.
 Prompt 2
Tell us about a personal quality,
talent, accomplishment or
experience that is important to you.
What about it makes you proud?
CSU System
 Eligibility Index
(Eligibility vs.
Selection)
 Impacted Campuses/
Majors
 EAP info
 High School Planner
(no Ds)
What Are Private Colleges Looking for?
 Primary Factors:
Academic Records (GPA, SAT, Trends  Will you succeed
academically on my
campus?
 Standardized Test Scores
 How true is your
academic record?
 Secondary Factors:
 Activities
 What will you
contribute to my
campus?
 Essay
 Are you the right fit
for my campus?
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TEACHER RECOMMENDATION
(to validate all of the above)
Private Schools (cont’d)
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Common Application www.commonapp.org
Deadlines vary for each school
Secondary School Report (SSR)
 It’s a packet that includes: School Profile, SSR Form, Guidance
Letter of Recommendation, Official Transcript, Mid-Year Report
 If you are planning to apply Early Decision/Early Action, SSR
forms are due beginning of September.
Letters of Rec (require at least 2 weeks notice …request early!)
Essay
Supplements (seem to be often overlooked)
CSS/Financial Aid Profile (deadlines vary… check with each school
if/when). Might need to file taxes sooner than March 2
WUE Schools
 Many public out-of-state colleges on the West coast are participating in a
tuition exchange program called the ‘Western Undergraduate Exchange’.
 Students who are residents of WUE states are eligible to request a reduced
tuition rate at participating four-year colleges programs outside of their
home state (in-state tuition for out-of-state students)
 Many WUE institutions limit the number of new WUE awards each
academic year, so apply early!
 WUE states: Alaska, Arizona, CA, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana,
Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah,
Washington, Wyoming.
To search institution profiles go to www.wue.wiche.edu/search1.jsp
Sample of a WUE School
(University of New Mexico)
 GPA is >2.5
 SAT or ACT
 Applications due: no set date
 62% freshman applicants are accepted
 Total cost of attendance for residents
= $19,074.00; (non-residents = $33,712.00)
 Application fee is $20.00
 62% receive financial aid
College Search Strategies
 Know College Search Criteria (location, size, etc.)
 Research Colleges (visits, fairs, guides, on-line research)
 Finalize College List before Nov 1
 Include at least 1 private or out-of-state college in your list.
 Average number of colleges to apply is 10-12.
 Clustering Colleges: 3-4 Safety, 3-4 Match, 3-4 Reach
 Factors to consider: average GPA, average SAT/ACT
scores, % of applicants accepted
 Good web resource is www.californiacolleges.edu
Community Colleges
De Anza, Mission, Foothill, West Valley, SJ City, Evergreen, etc.
2 Pathways
Vocational Training (1-2 years)
Transfer courses (2+ years)
(Healthcare, Business, etc.)
(English, Math, Science, etc.)
Career
4-Year University
• Must be 18 yrs old or have a high school diploma
• Apply Spring semester of Sr. yr.
Some CC offer Early Admission Program (DeAnza, West Valley)
• Helpful websites: www.cccco.edu and www.cccapply.org
Next Steps
Action Plan for Juniors
1. Grades
 Improve your GPA ; retake classes if needed.
 Do well 2nd sem (last sem for college GPA calculation). Try to get A/B in A-G classes.
2. Course Planning for Sr. year.
 Take challenging classes Sr yr. (H/AP)…prep yourself for college
 Plan to continue with a Foreign Language and Math your Sr. year
3. Testing
 Commit to testing; prepare & register for both SAT & ACT (May/June).
 EAP (April)
 AP (May), if applicable
4. College Search
 Start building a College List
 Visit Colleges
 Research colleges (guidebooks, college website, virtual tours, Youtube, college fairs).
Summer To-Do List
 Visit Colleges
 Start working on College Essay
 Look at different Application Requirements
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(Common App, UC, CSU)
Look at Senior Profile (SchoolLoop)
Check on Financial Aid/CSS Deadlines
Create csumentor account (High School Planner)
Research Scholarships
College & Career
Resources
Kuder Navigator
(Career/College Exploration Tool)
It’s a comprehensive on-line system that helps middle & high school students learn
about themselves, build an education plan and prepare for various options after HS.
Self Exploration--Occupational Exploration--Major Exploration--College Exploration
SchoolLoop
www.collegeboard.com
Questions?