Senior Year and Beyond

•Where have you been?

•Where are you now?

•Where are you going?

CVHS Counselors

• Mrs. Karen Bomar C-F, T, U & Z

• Mrs. Janelle Evans G, H, J, & L

• Ms. Mahtab Haghpanah A, N-R, & V

• Dr. Anet Hairapetian I, K, & S

• Ms. Lois Sheridan B, M, W, X, & Y

All counselors have an open door policy for students at snack, lunch, or after school to assist you with personal/social, academic, or college/career questions or concerns.

Presentation Overview

• Senior Questionnaire

• Information for Success

• Academic and Graduation Information

• Post High School and College Information

• Letter of Recommendation Request Packet

Transcript ReviewOfficial vs. Unofficial Transcripts

Verify name and demographic information

Class of ----

Exit Date, Exit Reason, Graduation Date, Diploma Type

Cumulative Weighted Grade Point Average

Total credits attempted, earned, and completed

Course History, marks, and credits by semester

Work in Progress

School Enrollment History

Graduation Requirements: check “short” column

Standardized Test Scores

Immunizations

Tags: *UC/CSU, +weighted, r-repeated

Graduation RequirementsTotal = 220 Credits (1 semester class=5 credits)

40 English (9th, 10th, 11th, 12th)

20 Math (min Algebra 1 and Geometry)

30 Social Science (World/Euro, US Hist, Govt/Econ)

20 Science (1 Biological & 1 Physical)

10 Fine Art*

5 (1 sem) Career Prep*

5 (1 sem) Health

20 Physical Education

70 Elective credits

*If a student completes 1 year of a Language other that English (LOTE), the fine art course MAY be used to fulfill the career prep requirement in some cases. Please speak to your counselor about eligibility.

ALL seniors must be enrolled in a minimum of 5 classes each semester. GUSD Board Policy 6146.1

University of California and California State University A-G College Admission Requirements

A 2 years Social Science - World History & US History

B 4 years English

C 3 years Math - Alg 1, Geometry, Alg 2 (4 yrs. rec.)

D 2 years Lab Science - Bio & Chem/Physics (3 yrs. rec.)

E 2 years Language other than English- same language (3 yrs. rec.)

F 1 year Visual and Performing Art

G 1 year College Preparatory Elective

Students must take the SAT or ACT for UC and CSU admissions. (The Essay/Writing portion is also required for the UC schools)

UC schools only allow courses to be repeated ONCE to make up a D or F

Minimum GPA to apply to UC schools is 3.0

Minimum GPA to apply to Cal State is 2.0

Minimum GPA for NCAA eligibility is 2.3

C grades cannot be made-up/repeated

Repeated courses do not earn duplicate credits (GPA is impacted but original grade still posted and must be reported)

TESTING – ACT, SAT, and Subject tests• Community College

No testing required, considered for Scholars Programs

• Cal State schools – No tests after December will be accepted

SAT or ACT

Schools will use the most advantageous scores for admission

• UC schools – No tests after December will be accepted

SAT with essay or ACT with writing

Schools will use the most advantageous scores for admission, no super scoring

SAT Subject Tests considered, check specific major requirements

• SAT – www.sat.org/register

Remaining tests: Oct 1, Nov 5, Dec 3

• ACT – www.actstudent.org

Remaining tests: Sept. 10, Oct. 22, Dec.10

$$$ Fee Waivers are available for students who qualify for Free or Reduced Lunch.

Senior Year is Important

• Maintain good grades and rigor in your courses

• Colleges may rescind an offer if your grades decline in spring semester

• Earning a D in your senior year may jeopardize college acceptance, even if the class is above and beyond the a-g requirements

• Earning an F may jeopardize your graduation and the grade can not be removed from your transcript

Academic Support and Personal Management

• COMMUNICATE with your teachers on a regular basis

• Check your student portal and CVHS website often

• Maintain good attendance, behavior, and academic honesty

• Free tutoring support in the library with Academy of Science & Medicine peer tutors, www.khanacademy.org , www.shmoop.com

• Maintain BALANCE in academics, activities, and personal life

• Remember to BREATHE

• Find healthy ways to reduce stress and anxiety

LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

• Find YOUR best path

• Consider:Academic Readiness

Financial Resources

Academic and Career Interests

Future Goals

CAREERS

• Explore resources related to career exploration and planning

www.californiacareers.info

www.cacareerzone.org

www.mappingyourfuture.org

www.whodouwant2b.com

www.bls.gov

www.learnhowtobecome.org

www.calapprenticeship.org

TRADE SCHOOLS

• Career-focused education - Skill acquisition

• Some areas of focus:ArtComputer GamingTechnologyCulinary ArtsMedical OccupationsAutomotive TechnologyMuch, much more!

• www.trade-schools.net

• www.artschool.com

UNITED STATES MILITARYwww.defense.gov

Army: www.army.mil Navy: www.navy.mil Air Force: www.af.mil Marine Corps: www.marines.mil Coast Guard: www.uscg.mil

COMMUNITY COLLEGES

• Lower cost per unit (about $50/unit)

• Explore interests before choosing a university

• Career-focused education Associate degrees & Certificate programs

• 60 IGETC units and/or and AA degree for less $$$

• Fresh start for academic record and activities

• Freshman acceptance vs. Transfer acceptance (TAG) UC Overall Transfer GPA Avg. 3.4 (Fall 2014)

Preference given to transfers from CA Community Colleges

• www.cccco.edu

COMMUNITY COLLEGES

• Nuts & Bolts:

Submit application beginning in January (dates not finalized for 2017)

Find specific schools’ application process online www.cccapply.org

Submit an official transcript after graduation

Take English & Math placement tests

GCC - www.glendale.edu, reps in the counseling office every 2 weeks

PCC - www.pasadena.edu

• Scholars Programs

Cohort programs

Academic support

Priority registration

Apply in the Spring

Consider GCC Jump Start or PCC Fast Track programs for dual enrollment while in high school.

**Speak to your counselor for more information.

Community College Guidelines for Registration

STUDENTS MUST APPLY EARLY to receive priority registration even if you are not sure of which college or university you’ll attend.

To receive priority registration students must complete all steps prior to registration :

1. Submit online application for admission

2. Complete Assessments

3. Orientation

4. Meet with a counselor to develop Student Education Plan (SEP)

5. Register for Classes

JUMP START students must reapply to continue taking community college courses.

How to Build a College List

• www.bigfuture.org/college-search or www.californiacolleges.edu

• Visit bigfuture.org and choose find colleges> college search

• Choose a category to get started

• Select your preferences and explore your choices

• Get instant college matches for the preferences indicated

• Prioritize your preferences

• Choose a College to Explore, get more details about the school

• See if you are on track for the college’s requirements

• Apply to selected schools

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY

• 23 CSU Campuses

• Focus is on practical application of knowledge

• RequirementsMeet A-G Requirements

2.0 GPA Minimum http://www.csumentor.com/planning/high_school/gpa_calculator.asp

Meet eligibility index

• Annual fees - $6,633(tuition/fees only);

• * $23,000 = *Avg, including living expenses on or off campus living

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY

• Application Nuts & Bolts:Filing period – October 1st – November 30th

Application fee - $55

Must take SAT or ACT, writing or essay portion not required

No personal statement

No letters of recommendation

Transcripts sent after acceptance, unless requested earlier

• www.csumentor.edu

• www.calstate.edu/eap (Early Assessment Program)

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

• 9 UC Undergraduate CampusesBerkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, Santa Barbara,

Santa Cruz

• UCs have a focus on RESEARCH • Requirements

Meet A-G Requirements *Complete 11 of 15 by end of 11th grade3.0 GPA Minimum http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/counselors/q-and-a/calculating-gpa/ACT Plus Writing or the SAT Reasoning Test with Essay

• Annual cost$13,200 = *tuition and fees only

$32,400 = *Average including living expenses

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

• Application Nuts & Bolts:Filing period – November 1st – November 30th *Open already

Application fee - $70 per campus

Take SAT or ACT with writing

Personal insight questions--NEW

New: letters of recommendation for some campuses/majors

Transcripts sent after acceptance

• www.ucop.edu/pathways

• SENIORS MUST maintain prior level of academic rigor and grades or acceptance may be revoked.

UC Freshman Application Data 2015http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/freshman/profiles/

Campus # Admitted: # Applicants Admit Rate mid GPAMid 25-75*

SAT/ACT

Berkeley 8,732: 45,647 19% 4.14-4.31 1970/32

Davis 15,836: 48,338 33% 3.96-4.25 1770/29

Irvine 18,383: 55.068 33% 3.91-4.23 1700/28

Los Angeles 9,351: 57,836 16% 4.11-4.31 1940/31

Merced 11,547: 17,456 66% 3.44-3.90 1420/23

Riverside 19,237: 33,917 57% 3.56-4.04 1570/26

San Diego 16,182: 53,665 30% 4.03-4.28 1910/31

Santa Barbara 17,485: 52,135 34% 3.92-4.24 1770/29

Santa Cruz 17,588: 38,014 46% 3.70-4.10 1670/28

Comprehensive Review- 14pts.• 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

UC Personal Insight Questions

• NEW—watch word counts, choose best questions for you

• Replaced the Personal Statements

• An opportunity for applicants to provide information that supports and enhances the review process

• Adds clarity, depth, context, and meaning to a students application.

• Enables applicant to make the best possible case for admission

• An admission decision is never based on the content of the personal statement alone

Out of State Public Schools

Through WUE, students in western states may enroll in participating two-year and four-year college institutions at a reduced tuition level: 150 percent of the institution's regular resident tuition

www.wiche.edu/wue

Check each school’s individual website for admission requirements, fees, and transcript requirements.

NCAA Eligibility

• If you want to play collegiate sports in college, you must register with NCAA at the end of your junior year.

• Apply whether you want to play at a community college or a 4 year university.

• Check all course work and be sure you have all 16 core courses.

• Visit these websites to register and get additional information:• https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/• http://eligibilitycenter.org/

Top Private Universities in California

PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES

• Approximately 2,000 in the US

• Vary in strengths, focus & expectations

• Application Nuts & BoltsRequirements differ school to schoolApplication deadlines vary – Most January 1st

Application fees vary - $60-$90Most require SAT w/essay or ACT w/ writing; some want SAT Subject Tests Personal Essays, Supplemental information, & Letters of Recommendation

requiredOfficial transcripts must be submitted at time of applicationwww.aiccu.eduCommon App Site (456 schools) www.commonapp.org

Letter of Recommendation Packets & Secondary School Reports

• Request Packet – Available now in Counseling Office or on the CVHS website

• Counselors will not upload transcripts or letters until ALL documentation is received from the student

• 3 weeks notice REQUIRED (not including vacations)

• ALL counselor requests DUE Nov 17st, 2016 or earlier for Early Decision and Early Action applications

• Submit COMPLETED request packets to counselor at the time the request is made.

• Follow ALL directions and be thorough!

TRANSCRIPTS

• UC & California State UniversitiesYou do NOT send a transcript with your application. They may request one after receiving

your application.

• Common App and other private universities Require a transcript for each school with the application.

Submit payments and requests to Ms. Sanosyan, the CV registrar, in the counseling office. (Last page of Letter of Rec. packet)

$3 each – Includes an initial transcript, mid year report, and the final transcript for Common App schools.

For transcripts that need to be mailed, please submit a Pre-Addressed Envelope without a return address

• Transcript Request Forms are also available online. Parent signatures are required for students under 18 years of age.

Financial Aid

• FREE Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)• www.fafsa.gov

• California Student Aid Commission (CSAC)• http://www.csac.ca.gov/

• Cash for College Workshops• http://www.csac.ca.gov/ccfc.asp

• Free Scholarship search website• www.fastweb.com

College Search SURVIVAL TIPS

• Research degrees, majors and colleges• Determine best post-secondary path for you• Apply broadly- at least 4 or moreReach schools-1Match schools-2Safety schools-1Compare your records to Freshmen Admission Profiles

• Create a table of requirements & deadlines• Pick an email address for professional/college use and check it often • Create a resume • Meet college reps in the Counseling Office or at the College Fair• Visit as many schools as possible before making your final decision

College Search SURVIVAL TIPS

• Create a file of typical application information All school transcripts (high schools & college)GUSD Policy---Remember to check “my school does NOT rank” when completing

applicationsTest scores (SAT, ACT)Personal statementsResume**

• Activities, Work experience, Awards, Community ServiceParent annual income, residency/citizenship statusSocial security number or Statewide student ID #

**For help with a resume consider the UC Application Planner with Activities and Awards template

http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/counselors/files/apply-online-freshman-cal.pdf

ONLINE APPLICATIONS

• Application websites are USER FRIENDLY!

GCC – www.glendale.eduPCC – www.pasadena.eduAll California community colleges: www.cccapply.org

CSU – www.csumentor.edu

UC – www.ucop.edu/pathways

Private schools –Each has its own app – Check school websites!Common App - www.commonapp.org

WATCH DEADLINES!

• Counselor LETTER of REC requests: November 17th

• UC application deadline - November 30th

• CAL STATE application deadline - November 30th

• PRIVATE Universities – Various dates, each is unique.• SAT & ACT last chance - December 2016 exam• FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) application

deadline - March 2, 2017• CAL GRANT application deadline - March 2, 2017

• (CVHS will upload Cal Grant GPAs in January)

• CV SCHOLARSHIPS application deadline – February (specific date To Be Determined)

Please complete/return the Senior Questionnaire

THANK YOU!

Counselors will have individual meetings with every senior during the months of September -

November