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Iris Abraham A - Carz + ABLiabraham@tusd.net X 8332

Sarah Banchero Cas - Hernsbanchero@tusd.net X 3005

Bradley Watt Herr – Mobwatt@tusd.net X 3004

Laurie Tomlin Mu – Rodrigues + AVID

ltomlin@tusd.net X 3007

Idi Gaines Rodriguez – Zigaines@tusd.net X 3009

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You can call and set up an appointment (209) 830-3379.

You or your child can visit the counseling office to schedule an appointment. Students before or afterschool and at lunchtime.

E-mail your counselor.

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Contact your child’s teacher. The staff’s email address is generally the first letter of their first name, then their last name; followed by: @tusd.net . Teachers emails are available on our website.

Example: Joan Fell = jfell@tusd.net Teacher names can be found on your student’s schedule, report card or on our website.

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Science Math Spanish & French Social Science EnglishTutoring calendars are located in the

counseling office.

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Can keep track of your student’s grades & attendance at school

To sign up parents need: an E-mail account Come to West H.S., show I.D., receive your

VPC numberTo log on you will need: Your student’s name Home phone # Permanent ID # VPC Pass codeLog on to http://parent.tracy/k12.ca.us

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Earn 220 credits40 English30 Social Science20 Math (At least 10 in Algebra 1)30 Science (10 biological and 10

physical)20 Physical Education10 Visual/Perform. Art or Foreign

Language70 Electives (“fun” classes; advanced

classes) 10

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Juniors should have completed 120 credits.

a - History 2yrs b - English 4yrs c – Math 3yrs, 4yrs.Recommended (UC)

( CSU, Algebra1, Geometry, Algebra 2)

d - Lab Science 2 yrs. (1biological,1physical) 3yrs. Recommended (UC)

e - Foreign Language 2 yrs. required, 3yrs.recommended (UC) (same language)

f - Visual Performing Arts 1yr G – Elective course 1yr** must have a grade of C or better in all a-

g courses**

Fee waivers ACT

February 9th April 13th

June 8th SAT

March 9th May 4th June 1st

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San Diego State

CSU Sonoma

3.0 10-12 grade academic gpa

X 8002400+ 500 SAT math score+ 500 SAT reading score3400 = Eligibility Index

3.0 10-12 grade academic gpa

X 200 600+180 ACT composite score

x 10 780 = Eligibilty Index

Based on your eligibility indexSAT ACT

10-12 academic GPA 10-12 academic gpaX 800 plus X 200plusmath & reading score ACT composite score

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Non – impacted schools = 2900 or above Bakersfield East Bay Monterey Dominguez Hills Channel Islands Maritime Academy Stanislaus

San Marcos 2900 with at least a 2.75 gpa

Local schools = 2900 and aboveCSU SacramentoCSU StanislausCSU Fresno

Schools starting at 3200 and aboveSan Francisco StateSan Jose StateSonoma State

Averages from 2012San Diego 4180 Cal Poly Pomona

3810 San Bernardino 3342Chico 3150 CSU Los Angeles 3020 Humboldt

3010Fullerton 3600

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo & Long Beach

is based on the major…3200 & up Northridge’s 3700 (at least 3.2 gpa)

2900 SAT = 720 ACT

3200 SAT = 760 ACT

English placement test EPT Math placement test ELM

Must test by May – the earlier the better

You can take it at any CSU campus

www.calstate.edu/eap

ExemptionsELM/Math

550 on SAT, 23 on ACT, AP test 3CST score of 1CST score of 2 with senior year of math with Algebra II as a prerequisite

EPT/English500 on SAT, 22 on ACT, AP test 3 CST score of 1

Designed to improve access and retention of historically low-income and educationally disadvantaged students.

EOP students have the potential and demonstrated motivation to perform satisfactorily at a CSU, but they have not been able to realize their potential because of their economic or educational background.

The program provides admission and academic assistance to EOP-eligible undergraduate students.

The program offers financial assistance to eligible students.

Campuses tailor their programs to accommodate the needs of their student population.

www.csumentor.edu/admissionapp/eop_apply.asp.

Applicants must: Demonstrate academic potential Have motivation to succeed Be California residents Meet the income criteria

Who May Apply First time freshman Historically low-income First generation college students Disadvantaged background

Dependent Students Family Size Maximum Income

2 $33,900 3 $37,900 4 $43,800 5 $49,500 6 $55,800 7 $60,600 8 $65,400

UC Davis

UC Irvine

UC Berkeley

Complete a minimum of 15 college-preparatory courses (a-g courses), with at least 11 finished prior to the beginning of your senior year.

Earn a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better with no grade lower than a C-.

Meet the examination requirement by taking the ACT With Writing or the SAT Reasoning Test by December of your senior year. We don't require SAT Subject Tests, but certain programs on some campuses recommend them.

What do the UC campuses look for?Good grades & test scoresWell-rounded studentsAssess the student within his/her

contextNot just the personal statement; the

full applicant and the full application are important

Take the time to fill out all of the application completely and accurately

Grade-Point Average Test Scores Courses

Completed/Planned Honors Courses Eligibility in the Local

Context (ELC) Quality of Senior-Year

Program of Study Academic

Opportunities in California High Schools

Performance in Academic Subject Areas

Achievements in Special Projects

Improvement in Academic Performance

Special Talents, Achievements, and Awards

Participation in Educational Preparation Programs

Academic Accomplishment Within Life Experiences

Geographic Location

WHAT ADMISSIONS OFFICERS LOOK FOR, IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE:

   Writing Ability: The best predictor of a student’s survival rate in college is often her writing ability—not just include grammar and spelling, but sentence variety and how naturally your ideas flow.

   Voice and Personality: For many schools, including UC’s, the essay serves as a replacement for an interview.  This is your chance to give them an idea of your personality, and what you will bring to their school. 

   Topic: Do you have anything interesting to say?  (If there’s something remarkable about you that can’t be listed on your resume, this is a great chance to discuss it.)

Statement #1:Describe the world you come from — for example, your family, community or school — and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations. 

Statement #2:Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes you proud and how does it relate to the person you are?

Additional Comments:Use this space to tell us anything else you want us to know about you and your academic record that you have not had the opportunity to describe elsewhere in the application. Limit your response to 1000 words or less. Must be at least 250 for one.

“Recommended by some UC’s” Berkeley – Chemistry and Engineering Irvine – Arts, Engineering and CSE UCLA – Engineering and Applied Science San Diego – Engineering, Biological or Physical

Science Santa Barbara – Creative Studies, Engineering,

Computer Science Riverside – Bourns College of Engineering &

College of Natural & Agricultural Sciences

The only UC to guarantee ELC acceptance for the 2013-2014 school year is UC Merced

The other UC’s will count ELC as one of the 14 comprehensive review standards.

UC Berkeley Middle Class Access Plan UC Berkeley Middle Class Access Plan (MCAP)(MCAP)

Sets a 15% cap on parental contributions for families with gross income from 80k to 140k annually

www.wue.wiche.edu If you are a resident of a WICHE state, you are

eligible to request a reduced WUE tuition rate of 150% of the resident rate at one of the 145 participating schools in the West.

WICHE states include: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming.

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National Collegiate Athletic Associationwww.ncaa.org/eligibility SAT code 9999

National Association Intercollegiate Athleticswww.playnaia.org SAT code 9876

Cost NAIA $60 NCAA $60

Eligible for a Fee Waiver if you received a fee waiver for the SAT or ACT

Must submit a final transcript

Check with Ms. Fell in the Career Center and the Class of 2012 Senior News

New Hope Care Center Astoria Gardens Tracy Animal Shelter Tracy Boys and Girls Club Sutter Tracy Hospital Tracy Library McHenry House Tracy Interfaith Ministries Tracy Convalescent Hospital Give Every Child a Chance Tutoring Block W Key Club

LONGEVITY SOMETHING YOU ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT PEER LEADERSHIP ETHNIC/RACE COMMUNITY FAITH COMMUNITY HOW DID I MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN MY

COMMUNITY?

Earn college credits

Save money

Drivers license/California ID Social Security number Alien registration number if not a U.S. citizen Student’s 2012 income information Parent’s 2012 income information Final 2012 paystub Records of untaxed income: (welfare, child

support, social security benefits) List of colleges you are interested in attending

Signed into law on October 8, 2011 Becomes effective January 1, 2013 Allows students who meet AB 540 criteria to

Apply for & receive institutional grants like UC Grant, State University Grant, Educational Opportunity Program and Educational Opportunity Program & Services fee waivers

Apply for & receive Board of Governors fee waivers at the California Community Colleges

Apply for & receive state financial aid, including Cal Grants and Chafee Foster Youth Grants for use at eligible public and private institutions

March/April Pell Grants Cal Grants Work Study Subsidized Loans Unsubsidized Loans Parent Loans

Open a bank account Make sure you have an ID card or drivers

license Always use the same name that is on

your social security card Good e-mail addresses

PSAT – Soph, Jr SAT/ACT – Jr, Sr Campus visits – all years Scholarships – Jr, Sr / Career Center Community Service – all years/Career Center Financial Aid – Sr / January GPA Verification – Sr / Winter Apply to Colleges – Sr / Fall

Plan side trips during your vacations CSU’s UC’s Private Schools Out of State Schools Check with the school for tours

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Increase your opportunities after

graduation!