Irvington High School

Parent Information SessionQuarter 1

A-gGraduation Requirements

College AdmissionsInformation for parents of 12th graders

Updated: 9/2015

Your Counselors A-Ga: Ms. Velazco (10th-12th)

Ge-L: Ms. Bennett (10th-12th)

M-Se: Ms. Mintey (10th-12th)

Sh-Z: Ms. Serrano (10th-12th)

College and Career Specialist: Linda Kimmel

9th Grade: Ms. Velasquez

Best ways for PARENTS to contact a counselor:

Ask yourself if the issue can be addressed by the student during lunch or after school

Having your student ask questions pertaining to their education teaches personal responsibility (School Wide Outcome) and is a great way for the student to get to know their counselor.

Send an e-mail› Contact information can be found on Irvington.org. Counselors have

access to e-mail more frequently than their phone resulting in a quicker response time.

Call your counselor› Contact information can be found on irvington.org

Due to large caseloads, walk-in appointments for parents cannot be accommodated.

Best ways for Students to contact a counselor:

Counselors are available during lunch and after school for student walk-ins.

Face to face contact with counselors is encouraged as it is a great way for students to get to know their counselor.

Students can request an appointment time (by seeing their counselor during lunch/after school or by e-mail) if the issue necessitates longer than a brief meeting.

Helpful Tools

Irvington.org

Visit the Counselor’s Website and the College and Career Center online for answers to many frequently asked questions…

Counselor’s Website:• Important announcements• Requesting

Recommendations• PowerPoints/ FAQs• Resources for students

struggling academically• Community resources• 4 year plan• College Planning Checklist• Graduation reqs/college

entrance reqs• A-g list• And more!

Career Center Webpage

College and Career Center:• SAT info and test prep

options• Calendar showing

upcoming visits from college reps and workshops

• College requirement info• Financial aid

information• College application

information• Career information• Military information• Senior checklist• Scholarship information• And more!!

Keep your eyes peeled for Financial Aid workshop dates and important Financial Aid deadlines.

Scroll down to find the Naviance info page.

NavianceNaviance helps with college and career planning. College/major search, career surveys, college super search/matching capabilities, etc.

ShmoopFree access to -SAT/ACT/PSAT/AP/DMV/CAHSEE exam prep including practice tests and drills -Essay lab to help students write essays (including college entrance) -Study guides for many subjects

To sign up:http://www.shmoop.com/signup/fusd

magic word: ELUANT

College and Graduation

Requirments

Graduation/ UC/CSU Requirements (a-g requirments)Students earn 5 credits per class per semester

• English: 40 credits (area b)

• History: 30 credits (World History in 10th, US History in 11th, Gov/Econ in 12th.) (area a)

• Math: 30 credits (including both semesters of Algebra 1) CSU/UC: At least Geometry and Algebra 2 (area c)

• Fine Art/ World Language: You need 10 credits of a Fine Art OR World Language to graduate. CSU/UC: A yearlong Art class (area f) AND at least level 2 of a language are needed (area e).

• Health: 5 credits required

• PE: 20 credits required (PE 9 and PE 10)

• Science: 20 credits required. CSU/UC: Prefer Biology and Chemistry/Biotechnology (area d)

• Electives: 75 credits required. Any class taken after a subject requirement is met is counted as an elective (Ex: Your 3rd year of science counts as an elective) (area g).

Graduation Reqs Versus UC/CSU Reqs

Health

PE

Fine Art OR World Language Fine Art AND World LanguageANDANDOR

OR

(Digital Drawing, Arts Spectrum, Social Dance and Culinary Arts are NOT fine art classes)

Algebra 1 + 20 more credits of math

Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 (minimum)

SAT or ACT

What are the main differences?

Side note: Must take geometry (completed in 8th grade is okay). It is required by the UCs and FUSD does not allow “level skipping” with outside course work in any subject area.

Know Irvington’s a-g list

http://www.ucop.edu/doorways/

Every class at Irvington that fulfills an a-g subject requirement for CSU and UC admission can be found on this list. Students should use this when working on CSU/UC applications!

*Courses used to meet an a-g requirement must be posted on the course list for the year you took the course.

Students should also use this list when reporting the Ohlone dual enrollment courses you have taken while at IHS (Ex: Irvington’s Spanish 3 should also be reported on college applications as Ohlone’s Spanish 101B).

College Admissions

College Systems

University of California (10 campuses)

California State University (23 campuses)

Private/Out-of-State Colleges

Community College

Vocational/Tech Schools

Where do Irvington Students go to College?• 31% attend community colleges (Ohlone and DeAnza

are most popular with our students)

• 27% attend a University of California (UC Berkeley, UC Santa Cruz, etc.)

• 19% attend a California State University (San Jose State, CSU East Bay, etc.)

• 19% attend other 4 year universities including private California colleges as well as private and public out of state colleges.

*Less than 1% of the class of 2015 are attending a “Top 10 college” as determined by U.S. News and World Report (Stanford, Harvard, etc.)

• 2% military/vocational schools

Who wins?

Most popular schools:1. Ohlone2. San Jose State

University

Community College Admissions

IHS Class of 201531% are attending a California community college

Online application No essays No ACT or SAT scores Extracurriculars do not matter

Apply in the Spring (2016) online: Ohlone.edu, deanza.edu

*Ohlone college will be visiting Irvington High School in the Spring to offer their English and math placement tests.

Community Colleges

• 112 campuses located throughout California (Ohlone, DeAnza, Chabot and Mission College are the closest to Fremont)

• Total enrollment: 2.4 million students• Requirements: 18 years old OR have a

high school diploma• Types of programs:1.Complete 60 units (2 years on average) for an AA/AS degree which can transfer to a 4 year university (transfer to a 4 year university as a junior)

2.Vocational programs (nursing, pharmacy tech, massage therapy, early childhood education, automotive technology, etc.)

3.Enrichment classes and classes to develop skills (English classes, computer classes, etc.)

Nearly 50% of students that graduate from the UC system started at a community college*Percent is higher in STEM Majors

CSU AdmissionsIHS Class of 201519% are attending a California State University

One online application Self - report classes/grades

› NEEDS TO BE ACCURATE No essays Need ACT or SAT Extracurriculars do not matter

› Cal Poly is the exception Eligibility Index

Apply online at: csumentor.eduOctober 1 – November 30

Kristin Cranmer 2015

UC AdmissionsIHS Class of 201527% are attending a University of California

One online application Need SAT or ACT Holistic admissions process 2 Essays

› Personal Statement Workshop offered to Students through the College and Career Center

Becoming increasingly more selective

Apply online at:

admission.universityofcalifornia.eduNovember 1 – November 30

Kristin Cranmer 2015

What does an IHS student have to do to get into a UC?

There is no “Golden Ticket”IHS students that are enrolled at Berkeley (from 2014):• Average GPA: 3.9 (unweighted)• GPA range: 3.63-4.0 (unweighted)• Average number of AP courses: 8• AP course range: 6-10• Math level in 12th grade: 30% were in AP calclus AB,

20% were in AP calculus BC, 30% were in multivariable and 10% were in calculus

• 30% of the students were a TA or in a non college prep elective during 12th grade

Davis (class of 2014):• Average GPA: 3.72 (unweighted)• GPA range: 3.38-3.94 (unweighted)• Average number of AP courses: 5.7• AP Course range: 1-8• Math level in 12th grade: 50% were in calculus, 30%

were in AP calculus AB, 10% were in AP statistics, 10% were in AP calculus BC

• 30% of the students were a TA or in a non college prep elective during 12th grade

What does an IHS student have to do to get into a UC?

Santa Cruz (class of 2014):• Average GPA: 3.52 (unweighted)• GPA range: 3.11-3.9 (unweighted)• Average number of AP courses: 3• AP course range: 1-5• Math level in 12th grade: 70% were in intro to

statistics, 10% were in calculus, 10% were in precalculus, and 10% were in AP calculus AB

• 70% of the students were a TA or in a non college prep elective during 12th grade

Private California Colleges & Universities

IHS Class of 201519% are attending a 4 year university that isNot a UC or CSU.

• 77 Private Universities/Colleges in CA

• Vary in size, prestige, and cost

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate’s, and Professional degrees

• Accept high school graduates and Community College transfers

• Professional Schools-Law, Medicine, Education, Engineering, Journalism, Social Welfare

• View admissions holistically

Most private colleges use Common ApplicationCommonapp.org

Application deadlines vary

While about 60% of the class of 2015 went through the private college application process, only about 10% chose to go to one of these colleges. Most students were also accepted to, and chose to attend, a CSU/UC.

Kristin Cranmer 2015

***The UCs and CSUs DO NOT accept letters of rec.***

Early Action/Early Decision Deadline: 9/29/15 or 9/30/15

Regular Decision Deadline: 10/27/15, 10/28/15, and 10/29/15

Students submit their packet during a lunchtime “meet and greet” w/ their counselor

The common application requires counselor input (school info, IHS transcript, counselor evaluation, etc.). Any student that is applying to a college that requires counselor input must submit a request packet to their counselor. Student instructions can be found on Irvington.org.

Out-of-State CollegesIHS Class of 201519% are attending a 4 year university that is not a UC or CSU.

• Many have special out-of-state scholarship opportunities

• Some schools have tuition reciprocity programs that make attending roughly equivalent to in-state tuition (WUE)

• All colleges are looking to build a diverse and talented freshman class, and geographic diversity is highly prized in some cases…making out-of-state students attractive.

• Admission & application requirements vary per school.

Kristin Cranmer 2015

How to Choose???

Fit matters! Not everyone is meant to go to Berkeley. Not everyone is meant to go to Ohlone.

• When students are thinking about colleges, they should ask themselves…

• Do I like snow?• Do I like sharing a classroom with 500 students?• Am I applying to these colleges because of the

name or because of what they have to offer?• Do I have the money to attend this college? Will I

be in debt when I leave?• Am I ready to attend a four year college?• Is a community college the right fit for me?• Can I do my own laundry and cook for myself?

Know Your Options

CareerUniversity

(Doctorate)

University (Graduate)

ProfessionalSchool

Military

University (Undergraduate)

CommunityCollege

Vocational/Technical School

High School

There are many different paths to happiness. Students should choose the one that is right for them.

Kristin Cranmer 2015

How Parents Can Help

• Be a cheerleader• Be realistic; Encourage a range of college &

career options• College admission is competitive but there are still

over 2000 four-year colleges and universities that admit over 50% of students.

• Help plan campus visits, brainstorm questions, and get organized

• Research college options WITH your student

Kristin Cranmer 2015

Additional Information

California College Systems ContinuedTypes of Colleges Community

CollegesCalifornia State Universities (CSU)

University of California (UC)

Independent Colleges

Freshmen Requirements

No subject requirements. Must be a high school graduate or 18 years of age.

Some programs have pre-requisite requirements. Check college websites or catalogues.

See slide on a-g requirements.

See slide on a-g requirements.

Requirements vary by school. Check college websites or catalogues.

Tests Math and English assessment tests are required for new students in order to be placed at the correct skill level.

These tests are not used to exclude students. Tests are given after an application is submitted, usually followed by an orientation, counseling, and enrollment into classes.

ACT (writing section not required)

or

SAT Reasoning Test

ELM- Entry Level Math TestEPT- English Placement Test (These tests are not used for admission purposes)

ACT plus writing

or

SAT Reasoning Test

Recommended: Certain SAT Subject tests are recommended for certain majors. Check with interested colleges for specific information.

Some schools may require the SAT Reasoning Test or ACT plus writing and/or SAT Subject Tests. Check college websites or catalogues for specific test requirements.

California College SystemsTypes of Colleges Community

CollegesCalifornia State Universities (CSU)

University of California (UC)

Independent Colleges

Campuses 133: Ohlone, De Anza, Chabot, Las Positas, San Jose City, Evergreen, Foothill, etc.

23 CSUs: East Bay, San Jose State, San Francisco, Monterey Bay, Sonoma, Los Angeles, etc.

10 UCs: Berkeley, Davis, San Francisco, Irvine, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, Merced, Santa Cruz, San Diego, RiversideNote: UC San Francisco is a medical center and currently is not providing bachelor degrees.

76 members: Stanford, University of Santa Clara, University of San Francisco, Mills College, University of the Pacific, etc.

Websites www.cccco.eduwww.cccapply.org

www.calstate.eduwww.csumentor.edu

www.universityofcalifornia.edu

www.aiccu.eduwww.californiacolleges.edu

Nature of programs

Two-Year Schools1. Complete courses

for the first 2 years of a bachelor’s degree transferable to UC and CSU

2. Vocational programs

3. Enrichment and job skills classes

Four-Year Schools with Graduate Programs1. Various majors

and programs2. Bachelor’s

degrees3. Master’s degrees4. Teaching

credentials

Four-Year Schools with Graduate Programs1. Various majors

and programs2. Bachelor’s

degrees3. Master’s degrees4. Doctorate and

Professional degrees

Two and Four-Year Schools, some with Graduate ProgramsVarious majors and academic programs are offered at each campus. Check college websites or catalogues.

More CSU and UC Requirements

•SAT Reasoning Test: http://www.collegeboard.org/

OR

•ACT: http://act.org/

• UCs require the ACT with writing.

• SAT subject tests may be recommended for certain majors.

• SAT subject tests can add to your UC application if you score well in a subject area.

Visit the College and Career Center’s webpage on Irvington.org for information on the PSAT and test prep options.

Calculating your GPA

•Overall GPA (non-weighted): Add all semester grades on your transcript together. Divide the total by the number of semester courses.

Grades are assigned point values:

A = 4 pointsB = 3 pointsC= 2 pointsNC= 0 points

*”I” grades are temporary and are not factored into the GPA .

•Weighted GPA: Same as overall GPA but add 1 extra point for each semester AP course or transferable college course to the total before dividing by the number of semester courses (individual private universities may calculate weighted GPA differently). •UC/CSU GPA: Use only grades received in “a-g” classes from 10th and 11th grade. Add an extra point for each semester AP course or transferable college course (http://www.assist.org) with a maximum of 8 extra points.

http://www.csumentor.edu/planning/high_school/gpa_calculator.aspGPA Calculator:

Service Hours

****New This Year**** Servicekarma.com

Click here to get started. Everyone needs to create a new account. Your old info will not work. Service hours are being transferred from the old system beginning with 12th graders.

There is an app available. Search Apple or Google Play: ServiceKarma (one word)See Mr. Lewis in rm 212 if you have questions.

Financial Aid•Financial aid consists of funds provided to students and families to help pay for college.

Types of Financial Aid:

• Grants: Free money that does not have to be paid back. They are usually awarded based on financial need.

• Scholarships: Free money that does not have to be paid back. Awarded based on merit, a special skill or interest, or need. Check the College and Career Center’s webpage for more information.

• Loans: Money that parents and students borrow that does have to be paid back. •Students and Parents apply for financial aid by completing the

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) during the student’s12th grade year. http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/