Junior Workshop Class of 2020 All WHS Counseling Events, Programs, and Scheduling follow the IUSD Non-Discrimination Policy; BP 5145.3
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 70 credits of additional electives Total: 215 credits
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 available March 20 th and registration begins on April 9th. Summer School powerpoint to be shown in Homeroom on 3/22. 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 150 now. If less than 120, see your counselor.
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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
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
a-g Coursework Requirement Checklist Please complete the a-g checklist using your transcript: Only count classes where you earned a C- or higher You should count classes that you are taking this year. Are you on track to complete a-g coursework??
Senior Year Stay Strong Academically! Focus on completing the a-g requirements. Consider an ROP class it can help with college admissions and prepare you for a major or career. It is important to take rigorous courses but do not overload balance is key! Make sure you finish Health, Visual Performing Art, PE, etc.
Senior Year Course Selection Today you will receive course selection documents for your senior year. Counselors will be available to answer questions on Monday, 3/4, Tuesday 3/5 and Wednesday, 3/6 during lunchtime outside of the Counseling Office. Counselors will meet with you on Thursday, 3/7, Friday, 3/8, or Monday, 3/11 in your English classes to collect course documents.
Don t know what to take next year??? Check your transcript for remaining graduation requirements! Seniors MUST have at least 5 classes all year! Consult the a-g checklist (hint: you just filled this out.) Attend Discovery Days tutorial sessions to learn more about specific courses (HW expectations; prerequisite skills, support & resources.) Attend AP/Honors Night Tuesday, March 5 th 6-7:30 pm in the Gym. Talk to your counselor during lunch on 3/4, 3/5, 3/6!!!
Looking Beyond the Name: Finding the Right Fit School Possible Selection Criteria: Location Distance from home School Setting (Urban, Rural) Location and size of nearest city Weather Size Enrollment Physical Size of Campus Environment Co-ed, Male, Female Type State University, Private College, Military, Community College, Trade School, Religious/Non Religious Facilities Academic Recreational Job Placement Availability Activities Clubs Organizations Greek Life Athletics Intramurals
College Search Tools 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)
Create your list of schools 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
Public California College Systems Community College Cal State System UC System
California Community Colleges (CCC) Must be at least 18 or a high school grad to apply! 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 * IVC Honors Program open to students with a total 3.25 GPA. 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!
California State University The following campuses are not impacted: San Francisco Bakersfield Channel Islands Dominguez Hills East Bay Maritime Academy Stanislaus 2.0 minimum GPA www.csumentor.edu
CSU Admissions Eligibility CSU Eligibility Index Class of 2020 GPA x 800 + SAT (CR + M) = 2950 Minimum OR (10 x ACT) + (200 x GPA) = 694 Minimum If standard admission, GPA of 3.0 eligible with ANY score If selective admission, index required may vary by campus and/or major
Class of 2018 - CSU Admission Data CSU School Applied Admitted % Admitted 2018/ Avg GPA Fullerton 114 80 70% 3.58 Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 87 36 41% 4.12 Long Beach 80 39 48% 3.5 San Diego 74 31 41% 3.93 Cal Poly Pomona 53 37 69% 3.45 San Francisco 24 20 83% 3.09 San Jose 16 7 43% 3.3
University of California 3.0 minimum GPA Berkeley Davis Irvine Los Angeles Merced Riverside San Diego Santa Barbara Santa Cruz
UC Admissions Comprehensive Review GPA (3.0 in grades 10 and 11 for eligibility) Senior Classes Test Scores (SAT or ACT) AP/Honors Courses Personal Insight Questions Extracurricular activities Special talents First generation college student
Class of 2018-UC Admission Data UC School Applied Admitted % Admitted 2018/ Avg GPA UC School Admitted Applied % Admitted 2016/ Avg GPA Irvine 169 81 47% 4.1 Irvine 73 159 46% 4.10 Los Angeles 133 22 16% 4.3 San Diego 51 139 37% 4.26 San Diego 132 45 34% 4.29 Los Angeles 27 138 20% 4.32 Santa Barbara 130 42 32% 4.12 Santa Barbara 53 106 50% 4.07 Berkeley Berkeley 101 29 2395 22% 31% 4.30 Davis Davis 85 39 3184 36% 46% 4.14 4.11 Riverside Riverside 54 64 61 46 89% 71% 3.76 3.79 Santa Cruz 30 41 73% 3.82 Santa Cruz 53 29 54% 3.87 Merced 14 18 78% 3.63 Merced 17 13 76% 3.67
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. www.commonapp.org 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
WHS Admissions to Ivy Leagues Brown University 23 applied, 1 accepted Columbia University 26 applied, 0 accepted Cornell University 35 applied, 2 accepted Dartmouth University 17 applied, 0 accepted Harvard College 20 applied, 0 accepted University of Penn 24 applied 2 accepted Princeton University 17 applied, 0 accepted Yale University 20 applied, 1 accepted California Ivy Stanford 40 applied, 1 accepted
WHS Admissions to other highly selective private and public schools Cal Tech 11 applied, 1 accepted Carnegie Mellon 24 applied, 3 accepted University of Chicago 12 applied, 0 accepted Duke 16 applied, 1 accepted Emory 17 applied, 3 accepted Johns Hopkins 23 applied, 4 accepted University of Michigan 27 applied, 6 accepted Northwestern 23 applied, 2 accepted Pomona College 16 applied, 0 accepted Rice 16 applied, 1 accepted USC 88 applied, 6 accepted University of Texas 11 applied, 2 accepted
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
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.
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 www.collegeboard.org www.act.org
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: http://wiche.edu/wue
Career Exploration College and Career Readiness is important for life after graduation. At Woodbridge High School there are many opportunities for College and Career Readiness: Meeting a-g subject requirements Taking AP and/or Honors Courses Taking Dual Enrollment Classes IVC classes offered on an IUSD high school campus Exploring ROP classes Try an ROP (Regional Occupational Program) class!!!! They offer hands on experience in different career areas. Some classes are offered at Woodbridge High School, but many are offered after school at different locations. Some examples include: Animal Health Care, Administration of Justice, Business Internships, Sports Medicine, Certified Nursing Assistant, and many more. If you are interested, please see Mrs. Winter in the counseling office for a full list.
Career Exploration Exploring CTE classes and pathways CTE (Career and Technical Education) at Woodbridge High School includes classes that offer a pathway of several classes that lead to expertise in a subject area. Completing a CTE pathway at Woodbridge High School such as Video Production, Auto, Computer Science, etc. or pathway offered at Irvine Unified School District such as Building Industry or Culinary can enhance a college application or lead to a career. See your counselor if you have more questions regarding CTE. Using Naviance to explore College and Career options After exploring College and Career Readiness options you may choose to continue your education by training in a particular career field. Community Colleges offer low cost certificate programs consisting of hands on career training.
Career Programs at the Community College Examples of Career Programs at IVC. You can earn a certificate, Associates Degree and/or prepare to transfer to a 4 year college.
Career Programs at the Community College Examples of Career Programs at Orange Coast College (OCC). You can earn a certificate, Associates Degree and/or prepare to transfer to a 4 year college.
Career Exploration with Naviance Naviance is a one stop shop for College & Career Planning. Career Tab Career Cluster Finder Career Interest Profiler Roadtrip Nation Interviews College Tab Supermatch Explore a College Scholarships Summer Enrichment Programs About Me Tab Resume Also used as a Communication tool by Counseling. You can access the Naviance link on the Woodbridge High website under Quicklinks.
Naviance Career Cluster Finder Click on Careers and access Careers home page
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Naviance Career Cluster Finder Choose a cluster and click the link for more information.
Naviance Career Cluster Finder Read about the Career Cluster and the Employment Outlook. Explore a Pathway and Plan of Study.
Naviance Career Cluster Finder Click on College Major related to the Cluster to find Colleges that offer the major.
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Naviance Careers Roadtrip Nation Interviews Explore hundreds of interviews of industry professionals discussing Careers.
Naviance College Home Page Go to Colleges Tab Explore Supermatch and Scattergrams to help with choosing a good fit college.
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Junior Handbook Graduation Requirements 4 Year College Admission Requirements (a g) coursework CSU, UC, Community College, and Private/Out of State College Admission and Application Information SAT/ACT test dates. Have you taken these yet??? Circle a date if you have not!!! Financial Aid Information and Websites
11 th Grade Planning Checklist Attend the IUSD College and Career Fair on Mon. March 11 th at Irvine High School from 6-8 pm over 40 colleges attending! Attend the RACC (Out of State College) Fair: May 23, 6:00 pm at WHS. Take your SAT/ACT admission test. Begin work on your college list. Use Naviance, take tours, visit websites. Include Reach, Target and Safety schools. Work on Application essays, personal statements and UC personal insight questions. Consider teachers for colleges that require letters of recommendation. Volunteer, work or pursue enrichment over the summer and have fun!
12th Grade Planning Checklist Common App opens August 1 for private universities, create your account! UC App opens August 1, create your account and begin your application and personal insight questions! Attend 12 th grade workshops for information on college applications including community college and for letters of recommendation. FAFSA (Financial Aid) opens October 1 Needed for both 2 and 4 year colleges. Take your SAT/ACT again in grade 12 if needed. CSU App opens October 1. Have a transcript with you when you complete it! Community College Applications open Fall 2019. Attend the Fall Financial Aid Workshop.