Transcript Junior Parent Night Mrs. Elena Mikhailova Department of Counseling and Guidance February 2014 Welcome to Wilcox High School Counseling Staff  A-G Holly LaBarbera  H-O Mike.

Junior
Parent Night
Mrs. Elena Mikhailova
Department of Counseling and Guidance
February 2014
Welcome to Wilcox High School
Counseling Staff
 A-G Holly LaBarbera
 H-O Mike LaFleur
 P-W Kelly Villarreal
 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 in-state 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).
 In-state 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.
Types of 4-year Colleges & Universities
Liberal Arts
College
Research
University
Specialty
College
Other
(service academies, professional schools,
on-line colleges, etc.)
CSU System
 Eligibility Index
(Eligibility vs.
Selection)
 Impacted Campuses/
Majors
 EAP info
 High School Planner
(no Ds)
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?
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 (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
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
Community
Colleges
Registration
Steps
Next Steps 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, fairs, etc.)
Summer To-Do List
 Visit Colleges
 Start working on College Essay
 Look at different Application Requirements
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(Common App, UC, CSU) and at Supplements
(for private schools)
Look at Senior Profile (SchoolLoop)
Check on Financial Aid/CSS Deadlines
Create csumentor account (High School Planner)
Research Scholarships
College and Career Resources
A comprehensive on-line system that helps 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
Thank you!