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Coffee with the Counselors
The Road to College
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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
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Options● 2 year College● 4 year College● Trade School● Military● World of Work
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Choosing a College● Self-Assessment● Do some research● School Counselor● Talk to previous graduates● College visits, virtual tours - Preview days, open house
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Personal Statement● Start Early● Choose a topic for each essay● Write in a natural style● Proofread● Get Feedback● Edit, proofread again and submit
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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
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Financial Assistance
● Scholarships● Grants● Loans● Work Study
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Scholarships
● Start early● Check weekly● Counseling office, BHS website, Internet,
Employers● Who offers them?● Colleges● National organizations, foundations● Local organizations and businesses● Employer
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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.
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Questions