Senior YearHelping Students Succeed!

Our Goal

To have happy, calm, and informed students and college applicants!

Worksheet

14%

16%

27%

18%

19%

6%

LGHS Class of 2015 Matriculation

UC's, 14%

CSU's, 16%

Private Col-leges, 27%

Out of State Public 18%

Community Colleges, 19%

Other , 6%

LGHS Class of 2015 Matriculation

LGH S School Goals Project Cornerstone Focus

LGHSFocus Assets

School provides clear rules and consequences.

Young person is optimistic about his/her personal future.

Young person is actively engaged in learning.

Young person places high value on helping other people.

Young person has knowledge of and comfort with people of

different cultural/racial/ ethnic backgrounds.

School provides a caring, encouraging environment

Option 1:Community Colleges (19%)

Examples: West Valley De Anza Foothill

Career Programs 2+2 Transfer

Program▪ Regular Transfer▪ Transfer Agreements

Timeline for Application: March to August

Entrance Requirements: Math/English Placement Tests

Option 2:CSU System (16%)

Examples: San Jose State University San Diego State University Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

23 campuses throughout the state Applications: Oct 1 - Nov 30 Entrance Requirements:

Completion of A-G coursework with grades of C- or higher

Qualifying GPA SAT Reasoning or ACT w/writing

Option 3:UC System (14%) Examples:

UC Berkeley UC San Diego

10 campuses throughout the state (9 undergrad campuses)

Application Timeline: Nov 1 – 30 Requirements:

Completion of A-G coursework with grades of C- or higher

Qualifying GPA SAT Reasoning and/or ACT w/ writing Two SAT Subject Tests recommended

(must be in separate subject areas) Two Personal Statements

Option 4:Out of State Public Colleges (18%) Examples:

Arizona State University University of Oregon Colorado State University

Every college/university makes its own rules on eligibility and admission based on several components: GPA Course Rigor Test Scores Essays, Counselor and/or Teacher Letter of Rec

Option 5:Private Colleges (27%) Examples:

Santa Clara University Stanford University Gonzaga University

Every college/university makes its own rules on eligibility and admission based on several components: GPA Course Rigor Test Scores Essays Counselor Letter of Rec

(School Report) Teacher Letter of Rec

Where Seniors Should Be … Nearly Final List: 6 to 9 schools the

student would be HAPPY to attend

Probable (safety) Target (possible) Long Shot (stretch)

Remember the 80/20 rule

College entrance testing complete or scheduled.

Testing Dates

SAT Reasoning and SAT Subject: November 7

ACT with writing October 24

Review: What Do Colleges Need at the Time of Application?

Community Colleges: Application

CSU Application, SAT/ACT Scores

UC: Application, SAT/ACT Scores, Essays/Personal

StatementsOut of State Public (Requirements

Vary) Application, SAT/ACT Scores, Transcripts

Private (Requirements Vary) Application, SAT/ACT Scores, Essays, Transcript,

Recommendations

Recommendation Request Packet Overview (Private Colleges)

School Report Envelope: Common App Account Naviance Information Student Information Form Parent Statement

Teacher Evaluation Envelope Teacher Letter of Recommendation

Request Form

Letter Request Timeline

Detailed workshops during tutorial Next workshop on Oct 7

Students sign up for “packet drop off” meeting Wed, Sept 16 for Early Action

Applications Wed, Oct 21 for Regular Decision

Applications

Community Service

Deadline for submitting hours: Sept 28 May 2

Service Fair: Thurs, Sept 24during tutorial, front lawn

Changes on the Horizon

Technical Steps Highs and Lows

Application List Possible Rejection Leaving Home Letting Go

Partnership

House 1 Support (A – G)

Shelby Edwards

Assist. Princ.

Kit Hull

Secretary

Farah Manganello

Counselor A-Da

Louis Rich Counselor

Db-I

House 2 Support (H-O)

Kevin Rogers

Assist Princ.

Cathi Miezio

Secretary

Ashley Tomlinson

Counselor J-Mon

Tamera Parks

Counselor Moo-O

Louis Rich Counselor H-I

House 3 Support (P – Z)

Amy Drolette

Assist Princ.

Susan Logan

Secretary

Tamera Parks Counselor P-

Sh

KC Cochran Counselor

Si-Z

How Parents Can Help

Stay involved with student’s life Have honest discussions Trust in the process Respect the privacy of others Let go of your own fears – present a calm

presence

CASSY

Counseling and Supportive Services for Youth (CASSY)

Referrals Available through: Guidance Counselors Self-referrals Friend referrals

College and Career Center

Marie Rector College research College admissions

personnel visiting our campus and the Bay Area

Scholarship information

Gap year information

Additional Support

How to Pay for College Wed, Oct 21 at 7:00 p.m. – Library

FAFSA Workshop Wed, Jan 6 at 7:00 p.m. – Library

Tutorial Labs For help with Common App,

UC, and CSU applications TDB Drop – In Help

Available at tutorial, lunch, after school

*Calendars available at Back to School Night for $20

Success for Every Student!