Coffee with the Counselors

The Road to College

Introductions● Counseling Staff - Mr. Andrew Chase (A-C) - Mrs. Shawna Patterson (D-He) - Mrs. Yer Hartey (Hf-Mn) - Mrs. Kellie Boatman (Mo-R) - Mrs. Yolanda Lopez (S-Z)

● Principal - Mrs. Christina Pierce

Options● 2 year College● 4 year College● Trade School● Military● World of Work

Choosing a College● Self-Assessment● Do some research● School Counselor● Talk to previous graduates● College visits, virtual tours - Preview days, open house

A-G Requirements (UC,CSU, Private)A. 4 years of EnglishB. 3 years of Math (4 rec.)C. 2 years of Laboratory Science (4 rec.)D. 2 years of the same World Language (3 rec.)E. 2 years of Social StudiesF. 1 year of Visual or Performing ArtsG. 1 year of College Prep Elective

Requirements (UC,CSU, Private) ● C’s or better● Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee

admission.● Students should take as many college prep math,

science, English, social studies and foreign language courses as possible.

● See A-G requirements in Cougar Classes handbook and be sure to look at specific requirements for the schools your student plans to apply to.

2yr Colleges & Trade Schools● Student must have a high school diploma or equivalent or

be 18 years of age.

● No SAT or ACT requirement however; most require that students take entry level exams to ensure proper placement.

College Entrance Exams● PSAT - recommended Sophomore & Junior year offered at BHS on October 15th).● SAT or ACT● SAT Subject Tests (some majors require it)● EAP (Early Assessment Program) for CSU - ELM (Entry Level Math) - EPT (English Placement Test)● Community College Placement Assessment - Accuplacer

Advanced Placement Courses

● Advanced Placement (AP) courses provide the most rigorous level of coursework at BHS.

● AP Exams - At the conclusion of an AP course, student have an opportunity to take the corresponding AP Exam.

The Application Process● Online● Deadlines - UC & CSU: November 30, 2014 (for Fall 2015 term)

● Check deadlines for Private & Out of State Schools● Letters of Recommendations/School Secondary

Reports for Common Application.

Personal Statement● Start Early● Choose a topic for each essay● Write in a natural style● Proofread● Get Feedback● Edit, proofread again and submit

College Athletics● National Collegiate Athletic Association Eligibility Center

(NCAA)

www.eligibilitycenter.org

www.2point3.org

● National Association of Intercollegiate Athletes (NAIA)

www.naia.org

● National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

www.njcaa.org

Financial Assistance

● Scholarships● Grants● Loans● Work Study

Scholarships

● Start early● Check weekly● Counseling office, BHS website, Internet,

Employers● Who offers them?● Colleges● National organizations, foundations● Local organizations and businesses● Employer

Start Now!● Find out entrance requirements.● Take the right courses in high school.● Keep a “college folder”.● Keep an up-to-date resume.● Be active in school/community.● Use the internet: research, research, research● Come to financial aid night during senior year.● Keep your grades up.● Talk to your counselor.● Don’t limit your choices or options.

Questions