Junior Workshop. Class of 2019

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1 Junior Workshop Class of 2019

2 Agenda for Today We will cover: Graduation, College, & Senior Requirements Transcript Review College Search Advice Standardized Testing College Options CCC, CSU, UC, Private/Out of State Career Programs Important Workshops

3 WHS Graduation Requirements 4 years of English 2 years of Math (Algebra 1 or Math 1, & one more) 2 years of Science 1 year of Foreign Language or Fine Art or Tech Ed 1 year of World History 1 year of U.S. History 1 year of Political Science/ Economics 2 years of Physical Education 1 semester of Health

4 4 year College or University Community College Trade/technical school Military Travel Work What road will you take?

5 College Admission Requirements a-g Terminology In order to be eligible to apply to a CSU/UC school or many private or outof-state 4 year colleges, students must complete minimum admissions requirements which are called a-g courses. Studies also show that by completing these requirements, the success rate is higher for students who want to transfer from a community college to a four year college. **4-year university bound students must pass all a-g courses with grades C or higher. **D or F grades in required a-g courses may need to be remediated

6 4 Year College Admission Requirements a-g Coursework MINIMUM REQUIRED COURSES a History/Social Science (2 years) b English (4 years college prep English) c Math (3 years through Alg 2 or Math 3, rec. 4 years) d Lab Science (2 years, rec. 3 rd )* e World Language (2 years, rec. 3 rd for UC) f Visual and Performing Arts (1 year) g College Prep Elective (1 year) *Coordinated Science 1 & Biology For CSU *Biology & Chemistry or Physics For UC

7 Transcript Review Personal Information: Is it correct?? Check your transcript for correctness to ensure you are on track to graduate next year and are meeting 4 year college admission requirements. Classes you had and grades you earned. Are they correct? If you earned a D or F in any course, please check with your counselor to determine if you need to repeat the class in summer school Summer school information will be distributed at the end of March/beginning of April. Check out our Summer School workshop during lunch on April 12th! If you have ANY questions regarding your transcript or courses for next year, please see your counselor!!!!! What is your GPA? How many credits have you earned? Check this box to see what credits you need to earn to meet grad requirements. Most students have 120 now. If less than 95, see your counselor.

8 College Admission Tests SAT Reasoning Test Three Parts Evidence Based Reading and Writing Math Essay (Optional) scored separately No Penalty for Incorrect Answers ACT Five Parts English Math Science Reasoning Reading Essay (Optional) scored separately Seven/Eight Test Dates Each School Year 1600 Highest Score Six Test Dates Each School Year 36 Highest Score

9 How to Begin Your College Search Naviance SuperMatch College Search Naviance Scattergrams College Visits to WHS Campus Visits Visit the College & Career Center see Mr. Morante Internet (i.e., US News & World Report Best Business Programs)

10 Finding the Right School For Me First, begin with a list of potential schools. On average, students are selecting 8-10 universities. A recommended guideline is to have: 2-3 Reach Schools (10%-20% chance of admission) Within striking distance of GPA and test scores Many factors are used in identifying admission 3-4 Match or Target Schools (70%-80% chance of admission) GPA and Test Scores fall within or slightly above the school s average 1-2 Safety Schools (90%-100% chance of admission) GPA and Test Scores above the school s average Consider: Location, Size, Reach vs. Realistic, Majors/Minors, & Organizations

11 Public California College Systems Community College Cal State System UC System

12 California Community Colleges (CCC) The CCC offer three programs: 1. Two year Degrees: A.A. or A.S 2. Certificate Programs: A variety of career areas 3. Transfer Program: to Four Year Colleges Must be at least 18 or a high school grad to apply! Cost of each unit: $46.00 (~$1,300/year including health fees) Cost of books/supplies: ~$1,700 Apply Early!! October (IVC), October (OCC) Financial Aid is available They do have guaranteed transfer programs specific to the UC s and CSU s. However, pre-requisites apply!

13 California State University The following campuses are not impacted: Bakersfield Channel Islands Dominguez Hills East Bay Maritime Academy Stanislaus 2.0 minimum GPA edu/

14 CSU Admissions Eligibility CSU Eligibility Index Class of 2019 GPA x SAT (CR + M) = 2950 Minimum OR (10 x ACT) + (200 x GPA) = 695 Minimum If standard admission, GPA of 3.0 eligible with ANY score If selective admission, index required may vary by campus and/or major

15 Class of CSU Admission Data

16 University of California 3.0 minimum GPA Berkeley Davis Irvine Los Angeles Merced Riverside San Diego Santa Barbara Santa Cruz

17 UC Admissions Comprehensive Review GPA (grades 10 and 11 for eligibility) Senior Classes Test Scores (SAT or ACT) AP/Honors Courses Essays Extracurricular activities Special talents First generation college student

18 Class of 2017-UC Admission Data UC School Admitted Applied % Admitted 2016/ Avg GPA Irvine % 4.10 San Diego % 4.26 Los Angeles % 4.32 Santa Barbara % 4.07 Berkeley % 4.30 Davis % 4.11 Riverside % 3.76 Santa Cruz % 3.82 Merced % 3.63

19 Admissions to Private Colleges Every school has different requirements. It is up to YOU to investigate the schools YOU are interested in. Most schools accept the Common Application. If the college you are applying to requires supplemental documents, i.e. letters of recommendation and/or transcripts, you need to attend a College Application Assistance Workshop held every Tuesday in the Fall Semester

20 According to the National Association of College Admission Counselors, what factors count MOST for getting into college? Most Schools will perform a Comprehensive Review of the applicant. Admission Officers identify the top factors in the admission decision for the Fall 2015 admission cycle: Grades in college prep course Strength of curriculum Overall high school GPA Admission test scores Among the next most important factors were: The essay A student s demonstrated interest Counselor and teacher recommendations Extracurricular activities Class rank

21 Applying Early Early Decision (ED) is binding Early Action (EA) is non-binding Restrictive Early Action (REA) means you may not apply to an EA, REA, or ED program at any private college/university in the US Does it increase my chance of acceptance? Colleges vary in percentage of early applicants they admit. A higher admission rate may correlate to stronger profiles among candidates choosing ED/EA.

22 WUE: Colleges in the West for Less! What is WUE? If you are a resident of a WICHE (Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education) state, you are eligible to request a reduced WUE tuition rate of 150% of the resident rate at one of the participating STATE schools in the West. WICHE members include: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, and the U.S. Pacific territories and freely associated states Programs available and participating institutions: Currently, 150 public institutions participate in WUE; not all public institutions in every WICHE state participate in the program. Some schools include: University of Arizona, University of Hawaii, University of New Mexico, Boise State, and Washington State University WUE website:

23 Examples of Career Related Programs at IVC

24 Examples of Career Related Programs at OCC

25 Upcoming Workshops/Events College 101 Series March 6, 13, & 20 Tutorial Topics to include: Selecting a major, College Search Tools, College Planning for Senior Year Junior Classroom Career Workshops (through U.S. History) May 18 Specialty College and Career Fair February 15, 11:00-2:00 pm, WHS Media Center