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Today s Agenda Review IUSD High School Graduation Requirements Review Your Woodbridge H.S. Transcript Learn About Admission Requirements for Community Colleges, the CSU, UC, and private schools. Review College Admissions Tests Making a Match Set goals and Develop Your 4 Year Plan Review Naviance You can always schedule an individual appointment with your counselor!!
WHO IS MY COUNSELOR? Mr. Campbell Ms. Taylor Mr. Kem A-Coh Coi-Isl Ism-Mex Mrs. Carrington Mrs. Bethmann Mrs. Greely Mey-Sed See-Z (Sub for Ms. Taylor)
Who else is in the Counseling Office? Mr. Morante College & Career Center Mrs. Winter ROP Specialist Mrs. Barelian Registrar/Transcripts Mrs. Spear Counseling Secretary Mrs. Bradley Department Secretary Mrs. Abri Project Success
Graduation Requirements Earn 215 credits Complete diploma requirements No CAHSEE! (As of Now)
High School Graduation 4 years English Algebra I/Math 1 and 1 more year of math 2 years of Science ( Life Science and Physical Science) World History US History Political Science and Economics 1 year Foreign Language, Fine Art or Tech Ed 2 years PE 1 semester Health Additional courses to equal 215 credits
Transcript Review Check Name and Address Review Credit Summary and Total Credits Review College Prep Courses and Bonus Points Review GPAs/Community Service
College
Options for Post High School Education 113 Community Colleges 23 Branches of the CSU 9 Branches of the UC 75 Independent Colleges and Universities 220 Colleges in California Plus hundreds of specialty colleges! Thousands of private universities and out of state public institutions
Community College
Community College Admission requirement must be 18, a high school graduate, or pass the CHSPE No SAT or ACT is required Community College placement test for Math and English Certificate Programs, Associate Degrees, and GUARANTEED Transfer Programs (TAG) Best Deal in the US very reasonable Second chance to attend your first choice school Freshman Advantage (Apply Early!)
Community College Orange County Community Colleges Irvine Valley Saddleback Orange Coast Coastline Golden West Santiago Canyon Santa Ana Fullerton Cypress Honors programs offer smaller class sizes and better transfer rates.
4 Year College Admission Requirements MINIMUM REQUIRED COURSES 4 years College Prep English 3 years Math through Algebra 2 or Math 3 2 years Lab Science* 1 year World History 1 year U S History 1 year Visual or Performed Art 2 years Language other than English 1 year Academic Elective Political Science required for HS Economics required for HS *CS1 & Biology for Cal State *Must have two of three foundational subjects of Biology, Chemistry and Physics for UC Earn a C or better in each required class.
UC/CSU requirements are called the a through g requirements a Social Science (2 years) b English or Language of Instruction (4 years) c Math (3 required, 4 recommended) d Science (2 years of lab science) e Foreign Language or Language Other Than English (2 years, 3 recommended) f Art (1 year ) g- Electives (1 year long college prep ) Minimum of 15 required classes.
California State University A quick look 23 Campuses Known for a more practical approach to education. Admit with an index using only 10th/11th grade academic GPA and test scores. (CalPoly SLO is the exception) Calculate your eligibility index : Using SAT GPA x 800 + SAT (R + M) = 2950 Minimum Using ACT - (10 x ACT) + (200 x GPA) = 695 Minimum
California State University Admit using CSU Eligibility Index: Bakersfield, Channel Islands, Dominguez Hills, Maritime, and Stanislaus Schools that are impacted at the Freshman level but accept students from the local service area using the minimum index (with the exception of some impacted majors): Chico, East Bay, Fresno, Humboldt,Los Angeles, Monterey Bay Northridge, Pomona, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Francisco, San Marcos, Sonoma
California State University Schools that are impacted for all programs at all levels, even for students from the local service area (local students do have priority): Fresno, Fullerton, San Diego, San Jose, San Luis Obispo, Long Beach Must have a minimum 2.0 GPA to apply Research schools/apply between October 1 and November 30 using: https://www2.calstate.edu/apply
CSU Admissions Testing Requirement The CSU will require: SAT or ACT They do not include the Writing portion. If you submit multiple test scores, they will choose your best section scores for the admission decision. (Superscore) Send scores: Collegeboard.org SAT: send to CSUMentor Code 3594, all CSU campuses will have access ACTstudent.org ACT: send to each campus that you apply to
CSU Campuses
University of California A quick look 9 campuses Comprehensive Review process for admissions (activities and Personal Insight questions count) Apply November 1 through Nov. 30 (Opens in August) Most selective are UCLA and Berkeley The UC will review all applications that meet the minimum requirements which include: 1) 3.0 GPA in your a-g requirements; 2) Completion of 11 of the 15 a-g requirements by the end of 11 th grade (courses with a C or better) 3) ACT with Writing or SAT Test by Dec.
University of California Testing Requirement UC will require: SAT Test OR the ACT Essay Writing is required. The UC will use your best total score. SAT Subject tests may be recommended for certain majors Send ACT/SAT to one campus all will receive them
University of California http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/freshman/how-applicationsreviewed/index.html Each University completes a comprehensive review of each application Consists of 14 academic and personal factors including: Grades, Courses, Test Scores Personal Insight Questions Quality of senior year program Promise for leadership Special talents, achievements, awards, community service
University of California
Private and Out of State Universities
Private Universities/Out of State Approximately 4000 colleges/universities in the US! Includes: USC, Stanford, Ivy League Schools, Chapman, Loyola Marymount, NYU, Westmont, Concordia University of Washington, University of North Carolina, Arizona State University, Penn State, University of Texas Considers: Courses completed (Academic Rigor) GPA Test Scores Extracurricular Activities, Essays, Letters of Rec. *Many private and some Out of State universities use the Common Application. Many Out of State use their own application.
IVY League Acceptances at Woodbridge (2017 Naviance Self Report) Brown University 21 applied, 1 accepted Columbia University 15 applied, 0 accepted Cornell University 26 applied, 3 accepted Dartmouth University -9 applied, 0 accepted Harvard College 20 applied, 0 accepted University of Pennsylvania 22 applied 1 accepted Princeton University 16 applied, 2 accepted Yale University 19 applied, 1 accepted California Ivy Stanford 33 applied, 1 accepted
College Admission Tests
Three Types of Admission Tests SAT Test ACT SAT Subject Tests
SAT vs ACT SAT Test Three Parts Evidenced Based Reading/Writing Math Essay (Optional) ACT Five Parts English Math Science Reasoning Reading Essay (Optional) 1600 Highest Score Essay scored separately (Seven /Eight Test Dates Each Year) Focus on Critical Thinking/Reasoning Best preparation is strong long term academic curriculum!! www.collegeboard.com 36- Highest Score (Six Test Dates Each Year) Focus on Achievement Best preparation is strong long term academic curriculum!! www.act.org
SAT Subject Tests Required by some highly selective private colleges (not USC!) and recommended by some majors in the UC system NOT REQUIRED by most colleges Check to make sure! May ask for two tests of your choice from different subject areas
Set up a testing plan General Rule take the: Practice ACT in 10 th Grade- (October) Official PSAT in 11 th Grade. (October) Begin official testing in 11 th grade. Finish testing by Nov/Dec of 12 th grade. May take subject tests upon completion of appropriate or related high school courses. (Fee Waivers are available in the Administration Office. A Fee Waiver covers the cost of taking the test, and the cost of sending the test score to four colleges. The SAT company will also provide four college application fee waivers, if you use a waiver to take the SAT.)
Enrichment/Extracurricular Important for success in high school, the University of California and private colleges: ACADEMIC, ROP, ATHLETICS, WORK, VOLUNTEER, INTERNSHIP, CLUBS, ADVENTURE Examples for the Most Selective Universities including the Ivy: Highest Ranking Activities: High Ranking Activity: Average Ranking Activity: Played in Carnegie Hall, the Olympics, National Recognition Regional or Statewide recognition Eagle Scouts, Student body presidents, Editors of school newspaper AND OF COURSE ENJOY LIFE WITH YOUR FRIENDS!
Determine College Costs Estimated Expenses for One Year of College Community College: Approximately $2500 to $3000 per year ($46.00 per unit) (Includes tuition and books) California State University: Approximately $24,000 per year total; $6800 tuition/fees (Includes tuition, room and board, etc.) University of California: Approximately $34,000 per year total; $15500 tuition/fees (Includes tuition, room and board, etc.) Private (Chapman, USC) Approximately $40,000 to $70,000 per year total sticker price (Includes everything) Net Price Calculator Requirement: In accordance with the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA), as amended, as of October 29, 2011 each postsecondary institution that participates in the Title IV federal student aid programs is required to post a net price calculator on its Web site that uses institutional data to provide estimated net price information to current and prospective students and their families based on a student s individual circumstances. This calculator should allow students to calculate an estimated net price of attendance at an institution (defined as cost of attendance minus grant and scholarship aid) based on what similar students paid in a previous year. The net price calculator is required for all Title IV institutions that enroll full-time, first-time degree- or certificateseeking undergraduate students.
Financial aid/merit aid FAFSA form online (most important form, everyone should file senior year between October1 and March 2) Grants Federal government State government (Cal grant) Campus based grants Loans to Student Loans to Parents/Guardians Work on Campus Private schools CSS Profile (Merit Aid/ Scholarship Aid ) Strong grades, leadership, community service (Check Counseling Website for Fin. Aid Workshops Parents Tab/Save the Date)
Making A Match With more than 4,000 institutions of higher learning in the United States, college selection can seem overwhelming. However, by following simple strategies and choosing wisely, your student can end up at a college that they can truly benefit from and enjoy. 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 schools average
Selection Criteria LOCATION Distance from Home School Setting (Urban, Rural) Location and Size of Nearest City ACADEMICS Your Major Offered When you Declare Special Requirements Accreditation Student-Faculty Ratio Typical Class Size EXPENSES Tuition / Fees Room & Board Estimated Total Budget Percent Received Aid Scholarships SIZE Enrollment Physical Size of campus SELECTIVITY Average Test Scores, GPA, Rank TYPE Public or Private Liberal Arts Technical
Tools to Help with Selection Naviance Family Connection College Supermatch Woodbridgehigh.org Counseling Website Assist.org (UC/CSU) Cal State Apply for CSU Research https://www2.calstate.edu/apply College Representative Visits Campus Tours!
Tools to Help Explore Careers Use Career Tabs on Naviance Attend the WHS Career lunches Naviance Career Cluster Finder - Grade 11 Interview friends and family Naviance Do What You Are Personality Profile Research industries, then professions (health, education, business, entertainment) www.californiacolleges.edu Take an ROP Course
WHS Graduation Plan Remember Balance is Key! Health and Wellness come first! Development occurs inside and outside of the classroom!
English Sequencing
Math Sequencing
Possible 11th Grade Classes English - American Literature, Honors American Lit. Math Math 3, Enhanced Math 3, (H) Pre-Calculus, AP Calc AB, AP Calc BC, AP Stat Visual Performing Arts See Course Catalog for College Prep VPA Foreign Language Recommended to take at least 3 Years Science Chemistry, H Chemistry, Physics, AP (Bio, Chem or Physics, Environmental), Anatomy/Physiology, Forensics Social Science U.S. History, AP U.S. History PE/Health - Need to complete at least 2 years of PE or a Sport, and 1 semester of Health Elective AP Psych, Psychology, Computer Programming, AP Computer Science, Journalism, Arts
Possible 12th Grade Classes English World Literature, AP English Lit & Comp Math Pre-Calculus, (H) Pre-Calculus, AP Statistics, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, Function, Stats & Trig Visual Performing Arts See Course Catalog for College Prep VPA Foreign Language Recommended to take at least 3 Years Science Chemistry, H Chemistry, Physics, or AP science class if you meet the prerequisite, Anatomy/Physiology, Forensics Social Science - Political Science and Economics, AP Government, AP Macro Economics PE/Health - Need to complete at least 2 years of PE or a Sport, and 1 semester of Health Elective (Students with 175 credits or over may take less than 6 classes per semester. They can take no less than 5 in fall, 4 in spring on campus and one off campus)
Final Words Enjoy school and make the most of it! Focus on these tips to stay happy: Sleep Focus on your Strengths Engage in Physical Activity Do things that make You Happy Talk to someone (Your Counselor!!)