Class of 2017
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!!
Mr. Campbell Ms. Taylor Mr. Kem A-Cold Coli-Ide Imler-Marx Mrs. Carrington Mrs. Bethmann Mrs. Greely Mas-Sal San-Z 10 th Grade Conferences
Mrs. Barro College & Career Center Mr. Itchon ROP Specialist Mrs. Barelian Registrar/Transcripts Mrs. Cohan Counseling Secretary Mrs. Bradley Department Secretary Ashley Hernandez Project Success
Earn 215 credits Complete diploma requirements Pass the California High School Exit Exam
4 years English Algebra I 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
ELA Section Reading, Writing, Vocabulary Math Section Arithmetic, Algebra 1 Students take in Spring of 10 th grade year
Check Name and Address Review Credit Summary and Total Credits Review College Prep Courses and Bonus Points Look at CAHSEE Section Review GPAs/Community Service
Options for Post High School Education 109 Community Colleges 23 Branches of the CSU 9 Branches of the UC 77 Independent Colleges and Universities 218 Colleges in California Plus hundreds of specialty colleges! Thousands of private universities and out of state public institutions
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
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.
MINIMUM REQUIRED COURSES 4 years College Prep English 3 years Math through Algebra 2 2 years Lab Science* 1 year World History 1 year U S History 1 year Visual or Performed Art 2 years Foreign Language or Language other than English 1 year Academic Elective Political Science - required Economics - required *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.
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 long art class) g- Electives (1 year long college prep ) Minimum of 15 required classes.
A quick look 23 Campuses Known for a more practical approach to education. Admit with an index using only 10 th /11 th grade academic GPA and test scores. (CalPoly SLO is the exception- 9 th grade inc.) Calculate your eligibility index : Using SAT GPA x 800 + SAT (R + M) = 2900 Minimum Using ACT - (10 x ACT) + (200 x GPA) = 695 Minimum
Admit using CSU Eligibility Index: Bakersfield, Channel Islands, Dominguez Hills, East Bay, 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, Fresno, Humboldt,Los Angeles, Monterey Bay Northridge, Pomona, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Francisco, San Marcos, Sonoma
Schools that are impacted for all programs at all levels, even for students from the local service area (local students do have priority): Fullerton, San Diego, San Jose, San Luis Obispo, Long Beach Must have a minimum 2.0 GPA to apply Apply between October 1 and November 30 using CSUMentor.org
The CSU will require - SAT or the ACT They will use only the English and Math sections of the SAT. They do not include the Writing portion. If you submit multiple test scores, they will choose your best English and Math scores for the admission decision. Collegeboard.org SAT send to CSUMentor Code 3594 ACTstudent.org ACT send to one campus then use score manager to release to all.
Assessment Tests ELM and EPT Placement tests required. In senior year, student will arrange to take the ELM (Math) and EPT (English ) placement tests at a CSU campus. These tests are for placement only, they do not impact admissions. You can waive test requirement through SATs, ACTs, AP exams, or Community College classes. (May need to participate in the CSU Early Start program.)
A quick look 9 campuses Comprehensive Review process for admissions (activities and essays 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 requirement; 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.
UC will require SAT Test OR the ACT The UC will use your best total score. SAT Subject tests may be recommended for certain majors Writing Subject Test and Math I Subject Test are not accepted by the UC. Send ACT/SAT to one campus all will receive them
Each University completes a comprehensive review of each application Consists of 14 academic and personal factors including: Grades, Courses, Test Scores Essays Quality of senior year program Promise for leadership Special talents, achievements, awards, community service
Includes: Private : USC, Stanford, Ivy League Schools, Chapman, Loyola Marymount, NYU, Westmont, Concordia Out of State: University of Washington, University of North Carolina, Arizona State University, Penn State Considers: Courses completed GPA Test Scores Extracurricular Activities, Essays, Letters of Rec.
1. Grades in College Prep Courses, 84% 2. Strength of curriculum, 68 % 3. Admission test scores (ACT, SAT), 59 % 4. Grades in all courses, 52% 5. Essay or writing sample, 25% 6. Student s demonstrated interest, 21% 7. Counselor recommendation, 19 % 8. Class rank, 19 % (used to be 42%, but many schools, like WHS have stopped ranking) 9. Teacher recommendation, 17 % 10. Subject test scores (AP, IB), 7 % 11. Portfolio, 7 % 12. Interview, 6 % 13. SAT II scores, 5 % 14. Extracurricular activities, 5 % 15. Work, 2 % 16. Source: http://www.nacacnet.org/research/publicationsresources/marketplace/documents/soca2012.pdf
Brown University 21 applied, 1 accepted Columbia University 19 applied, 0 accepted Cornell University 26 applied, 5 accepted Dartmouth University -14 applied, 2 accepted Harvard College 17 applied, 0 accepted University of Pennsylvania 22 applied 2 accepted Princeton University 12 applied, 2 accepted Yale University 11 applied, 0 accepted California Ivy Stanford 34 applied, 1 accepted
Who are they admitting? Who aren t they admitting, and what does it mean for your chances of getting in? EVERY applicant must meet certain academic standards. While schools may be a little more flexible about those standards for certain populations of applicants, they are not taking students that are terribly far off from their averages and standards. They are not taking an athlete who will be a success on the field but who has very limited ability to succeed in the classroom. These schools have the luxury of choosing students who can do both. Beyond academic success, schools will look hard at students who help them fulfill certain institutional priorities. These priorities often include: Alumni children (though it s harder than ever to get these spots) Recruited athletes First generation college students Students with special talents (music, dance, entrepreneur) or specialist
SAT Test ACT SAT Subject Tests
Required by some private colleges ( not USC!) and recommended by some majors in the UC system NOT REQUIRED by most colleges Check to make sure! Take any two tests of your choice from different subject areas
SAT Test Three Parts: Evidenced Based Reading/Writing Math Essay - optional 1600 Highest Score Essay scored separately (Seven Test Dates Each Year) Attempting to align to core curriculum. Best preparation is strong long term academic curriculum!! www.collegeboard.com ACT Five Parts: English Math Science Reasoning Reading Writing Test/Essay - optional 36- Highest Score Essay scored separately (Six Test Dates Each Year) Focus on Achievement Best preparation is strong long term academic curriculum!! www.act.org
General Rule take the: ACT Practice - Aspire - October Official PSAT in 11 th Grade. (October) Begin 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 College and Career Center. 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.)
Estimated Expenses for One Year of College Community College: California State University: University of California: Approximately $2500 to $3000 per year ($46.00 per unit) (Includes tuition and books) Approximately $24,000 per year (Includes tuition, room and board, etc.) Approximately $32,000 per year (Includes tuition, room and board, etc.) Private (Chapman, USC) Approximately $40,000 to over $60,000 per year sticker price (Includes everything)
FAFSA form online (most important form, everyone should file senior year between January 1 and March 2) College and Career Center Financial Aid Workshop Nov. 13 Nov. Grants Loans to Student Loans to Parents/Guardians Work on Campus Private schools CSS Profile (Check Website for Fin. Aid Workshops) Merit Aid/ Scholarship Aid Strong grades, leadership, community service
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
LOCATION Distance from Home School Setting (Urban, Rural) Location and Size of Nearest City SIZE Enrollment Physical Size of Campus ENVIRONMENT Co-ed, Male, Female ACADEMICS Your Major Offered When you Declare Special Requirements Accreditation Student-Faculty Ratio Typical Class Size SELECTIVITY Average Test Scores, GPA, Rank COLLEGE EXPENSES Tuition / Fees Room & Board Estimated Total Budget Percent Received Aid Scholarships TYPE Public or Private Liberal Arts Technical
Naviance Family Connection College Supermatch, Woodbridgehigh.org Counseling Assist.org (UC/CSU) CSU Mentor Campus Match College Representative Visits Campus Tours and College Fairs
WHS Counseling Website/College Planning/College Majors Attend the WHS Career lunches Use Career Tabs on Naviance Interview friends and family www.californiacolleges.e du Take an ROP course Research industries then professions (health, education, business, entertainment) www.cacareerzone.org
NCAA ncaa.org DI, DII, DIII information eligibilitycenter.org DI, DII prospective athletes must register and be cleared for athletic eligibility. Begin process end of 10 th grade year! Tips: Please do your research! Work with coaches! NAIA naia.org DI and DII information playnaia.org DI and DII prospective athletes must register and be cleared for athletic eligibility. Attend the NCAA Workshop on May 28 in the WHS Media Center from 6:00 to 7:30 pm.
English - American Literature, Honors American Lit. Math (H)Algebra 2, College Prep, (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 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, Computer Programming
English World Literature, AP English Lit & Comp Math Pre-Calculus, (H) Pre-Calculus, AP Statistics, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, College Prep Math 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 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.)
Important for success in high school, the University of California and private colleges! ACADEMIC ROP ATHLETIC ENDEAVOUR ADVENTURE WORK VOLUNTEER INTERNSHIP AND OF COURSE ENJOY LIFE WITH YOUR FRIENDS!