Orcutt Academy High School

• Packet Information

• Steps to Success

• Testing Info

• PSAT, ACT and SAT

•UC, CSU, Private, Community College…

• Financial Aid

• Questions

A-G RequirementsWhat you need to get into a University in California . . .

Letter Area/SubjectYears

Required

Years

Recommended

History/Social Sciences 2 years

English 4 years

Math (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II) 3 years 4 years

Laboratory Sciences (Biology & Chemistry) 2 years 3 years

Language Other Than English 2 years 3 years

Visual and Performing Arts 1 year

College-Preparatory Electives 1 year

The PSAT is a standardized test that provides firsthand practice

for the SAT. It also gives you a chance to enter the National

Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) scholarship programs

and gain access to college and career planning tools.

Wednesday, October 10, 2018

THE PSAT INCLUDES:

• Multiple Choice tests in Reading, Math and Writing

• Test results that show your strengths and weaknesses as you

prepare for the SAT

HOW TO REGISTER:

Go to www.oahs.orcuttschools.net and select the counseling tab> PSAT> Total Registration

JUNIORSPSAT 2018

• SAT Reasoning/Subject

Test

• www.collegeboard.org

• ACT

• www.actstudent.org

Must take the test by

DECEMBER of senior year

California’s 4 Systems of Education

Community Colleges

CSU’s UC’s Private Colleges

4 Year Universities / CollegesCommunity College

Coursework• Complete 11 UC-approved “a-g” courses prior to senior year• Complete ALL 15-course “a-g” subject pattern by the end of senior year• Courses must be completed with a grade of C or better

Grade point average• Minimum 3.00 weighted GPA (for CA Residents)

• Based on “a-g” courses completed in 10th and 11th grades, including summer courses

Examinations• ACT with Writing or SAT Reasoning with writing Test by December of

senior year

Personal Insight Questions

Activities and Awards (worksheet)

• Statewide• Top 9% of all high school graduates in California

• Guaranteed a space at a UC, but not necessarily the campus of choice.

• Local Context (ELC)• Top 9% of their high school class

• Guaranteed a space at a UC but not necessarily the campus of choice.

• General Application • All applicants will receive a complete review of their application

• Students are not guaranteed a space

Grade Point Average

• Calculated for approved “a-g” courses completed in grades 10 and 11

• Additional grade points awarded for grades of C or better in approved Honors, AP and transferable college courses

• Points for UC-certified honors courses capped at four yearlong courses (8 semesters).

• No more than two year- long courses (4 semesters) of honors credit may be applied to courses completed in 10th grade.

Academic and personal factors approved by University faculty, include:

Grades and test scores and:

• Quality of senior year program

• Special talents, achievements & awards

• Promise for leadership

• Recent, marked improvement in academic performance

• Significant community service

• Participation in student government

• Intensive study and exploration of other cultures

Eligible

•Only has minimum requirements

• 3.0 GPA

• Only 15 A-G courses

Competitive• Student has gone above

and beyond

• # A-G courses taken

• Honors/AP/CC

• High GPA or test scores

• Involvement

Coursework• Complete 15-course “a-g” subject pattern by the end of

senior year• Courses must be completed with a grade of C or better

Grade point average• Minimum 2.00 weighted GPA

• Keep in mind many campuses are highly competitive

Examinations• ACT or SAT Reasoning Test by December of senior year

• Go online and research specific requirements for admission

• Some still want the SAT Subjects

• The Common Application

• Fall Semester- November 9 & 10

• Visiting:‐ UC Irvine - Cal State Fullerton

‐ Biola Univeristy - UCLA

Please see flyer for more information

• Allan Hancock College

• Cuesta College

• Santa Barbara City College• www.californiacolleges.edu

• SAT and ACT are NOT required.

• Transfer Program

• The Hancock Promise will provide any local student, who completes their high school education within the Allan Hancock Joint Community College District, with the opportunity to attend Allan Hancock College for one year tuition free.

Eligibility/Requirements

• Enroll at Hancock directly after graduating from a local high school located within the district

• Complete financial aid applications

• Register for a minimum of 12 units in both fall and spring semesters at Hancock (maximum of 30 units in academic year)

• Maintain a 2.0 grade point average in the fall in order to be eligible for the Promise in the spring semester

• Complete one math and one English class during their first year at AHC

For more information, email promise@hancockcollege.eduor call 805-347-7550

• FREE CC courses for HS students • Save money and time

• Get HS credit

• Must be a Junior or Senior

• START test *

See Mrs. Cedillo or

Mrs. Perez if interested

Allan Hancock College

Transfer DayOctober 30, 2018

• Can I afford college?

• Scholarships and Financial Aid???

• With our College Readiness Block Grant we will be able to cover one of the following testing fees or college applications• SAT Reasoning w/ essay

• SAT Subject Test (up to 3 tests)

• ACT w/writing

• AP Test

• CSU application (senior year)

• UC application (senior year)

• Common App (senior year)

Please contact your counselor to see how to qualifyPlease note that this is our last year of the grant- So funds are limited.

• Start listing everything you are doing:

• Jobs

• Athletics

• Awards

• Community Service

• Clubs

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