Senior Parent Night

Clovis North High SchoolClass of 2014

Kerince Sayachak: Head Counselor

Jay CenterErin GunnSean FordSoua HerrCourtney WilsonLinda Harris: Secretary

Counseling Staff

Credits: 230 English – 8 semesters Math – 4 semesters – Including Algebra & Geometry

Science – 4 Semesters – Including Physical and Biological

Social Science – 7 Semesters PE – 8 semesters (4 semesters must be CORE PE)

Health – 1 semester Fine Art/Foreign Lang – 2 semesters Academic Breadth – 2 semesters Passing the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)

High School Graduation Requirements

WHAT SHOULD YOU HAVE IN PLACE BEFORE APPLYING TO COLLEGE?

Seniors bound for a 4 year college should have a portfolio containing information that will help complete the necessary steps for College Applications. This process will be assisted by NAVIANCE.

Things to include in the portfolio:• A list of 5-10 colleges/universities that you want to apply to• SAT/ACT Scores from your Junior Year• Copy of your Transcript.• A Calendar to help keep track of important dates.• An E-mail Account: Make sure it is appropriate for College Admission Officers. Remove spam blockers.•Facebook: Remove any pictures or wording that could be offensive if viewed by an Admissions Officer.

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• A completed Resume.• A completed “Letter of Recommendation Request” form• Identify at least THREE people who have agreed to write Letters of Recommendation for you. • A NAVIANCE Account.• Results of the NAVIANCE College/Career Searches.• A list of Activities and Community Service hours.• A draft of your Personal Statement (UC) or Essay for Private Universities.

Selection of major.Choice of campuses.Impacted programs – file early before Nov. 30th

Required placement tests

Considerations for Undergraduate Applicants

College Admissions

California Independent CollegesUniversity of California

California State UniversitiesCommunity Colleges

Early decision and regular decision deadlines

Common ApplicationsSAT Reasoning and Subject TestACT + Writing

California Independent Colleges

www.aiccu.edu

October 14th

3:00 PM

October 21st

6:00 PM

Library Lecture Hall

Common Application Workshops

CSU/UC Admission Requirements 4 years of English 3 years of Math (4 years recommended) 2 years of Social Science 2 years of Lab Science (3 years recommended) 2 years of Foreign Language (3 years recommended) 1 year of visual/performing arts 1 year of a College Prep Elective SAT Reasoning or ACT – Score based on Eligibility Index SAT Subject for UC (Recommended and may be required

contingent on UC campus and major) ACT + Writing Exam for UC

CSU/UCwww.csumentor.edu

www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions

Applications accepted between November 1 – 30

Application Fee $70 per campusSAT Reasoning or ACT + Writing,

SAT Subject Exams (recommended) Personal Statement

UC Applicationswww.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions

Monday, September 233:00 PM

Library Lecture Hall

Wednesday, September 303:00 PM

Library Lecture Hall

Wednesday, October 163:00 PM

Library Lecture Hall

Clovis North UC Application Workshop

October 15, 2013

3:00 PM

Library Lecture Hall

Personal Statement Workshop

Additional UC WorkshopsUC Application Workshops

WHEN: Tuesday, September 10

Wednesday, September 116:00 PM – 8:00 PM

UC Personal Statement WorkshopsWHEN:

Monday, September 16Tuesday September 17

Wednesday, September 186:00 PM – 8:00 PM

WHERE:UC Merced Center, Fresno

550 East Shaw Avenue(Located across from Fashion Fair Mall)

To register: http://cep.ucmerced.edu/CalendarTool/index.cfm?fuseAction+ShowCatalog.City

adelgadillo@ucmerced.edu or (209) 228-4625

Applications onlineFiling period is 10/1 – 11/30 (complete

as soon as possible). Application Fee $55.00 per campusUniversity Open House (check specific

campus websites for dates and times)

California State Universitieswww.csumentor.edu

Tuesday, October 1st 6:00 PM- 7:00 PM

Wednesday, October 23rd6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

All Workshops will be held in the Library

Clovis North CSU Application Workshops

SATwww.collegeboard.orgOctober 5th

Reg. deadline 9/06November 2nd

Reg. deadline 10/03

SAT/ACTACTwww.actstudent.orgOctober 26th Reg. deadline 9/27

*CSU/UC deadlines: tests taken by December

The Edge:An SAT Prep Course

September 23, 25, 30 & October 2, 20135:30 – 8:00

Cost: $95.00Sign up in the Counseling Center

Deadline: September 13, 2013

School relations representatives: Bi-Weekly visits in Counseling Center beginning on Wednesday. Sept. 18th

Online Application workshop for Willow International and FCC on Friday, October 11th (through Gov’t/Econ classes)

English Placement Test: January 29, 30 through English classes.

Orientation: CNHS campus in spring (TBA)

Registration-to-Go:CNHS campus in spring (TBA)

Community Collegeswww.cccapply.org

Meet representative from various universities. Check the CNHS bulletin, Naviance e-mails, or Counseling

Center for scheduled visits. Continue to check your Naviance account for additional

college visits throughout the year. Sign up in the Counseling Center. Please refer to the September college visitation calendar in

your PowerPoint handout for the most current visitation dates. All college visitations will be held during the lunch period.

For more information on college visitations pleasecontact the Counseling Office - 327-5056

On Campus College Visits

September 11, 2013 - Fresno College Night - New Convention Center Exhibit Hall 6-9 pm

September 13, 2012 - Exploring College Options: Duke University, Georgetown University, Harvard University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Stanford University. Tuesday, September 10, 7:30 PM at The Radisson Hotel & Conference Center. Register on-line:

https://register.applyyourself.com/?id=eco&pid=782&eID=45021&rid=1

September 24, 2013 - Christian College Night -Buchanan High School 6-8 pm

October 7, 2013 - US Service Academy Night – CUSD Professional Development Building 6:30 -7:30 pm

Off Campus College Information Nights

Military recruiters available during school year for Air Force, Army, Marines, Navy, and National Guard.

Contact Sean Ford for recruiters’ phone numbers. ASVAB, December 13, 2013, Free. For Juniors and Seniors. Military entrance test. Interest, aptitude, career exploration. Sign up in the Counseling Center

Military

Graduate from high school. Pass 16 core classes for Division 1. Meet core GPA/Test score index (min 2.0 GPA

with 1010 SAT Reasoning (critical reading/math only), or 86 ACT sum

Seniors should register now online if not done already.

See Dr. Center for a transcript release form or for additional questions 327-5056.

NCAA Eligibility Centerwww.eligibilitycenter.org

F = Fill out a FAFSA.A = Anyone can receive financial aid.

C = Communication is critical.T = Types of financial aid.S = Sources of financial aid.

Get the F.A.C.T.S. about Financial Aid

FAFSA (www.fafsa.ed.gov) FAFSA workshop at CNHS on January 13,

2014, 6:30 PM, Library Lecture Hall CAL Grant – deadline March 2, 2014 Clovis North will submit CAL Grant GPA

verification for all CNHS Seniors. CSS Profile

Financial Aid

U.S. Department of Education: www.studentaid.ed.gov

California State Aid Commission: www.csac.ca.gov

Edfund: www.edfund.org

Financial Aid Resources

Check Counseling Center, CNEC Website, and Naviance monthly for Bronco Scholarship Bulletin beginning October 2013

CNHS Scholarship Portfolio deadline is December 6, 2013

Scholarship search site www.fastweb.comScholarship Award Night: May 27, 2014.

Scholarships

Senior Conferences

September 4, 5, and 11, 12:through Gov/Econ class

CONNECT: http://connection.naviance.com/

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Senior Activities

David CastleActivities Director

Make it a Great Year!Thanks for Coming

Best of luck to you during the 2013-2014 school year!

The CNHS Counseling Staff