Junior Year Wisdom How to prepare for senior year and beyond UC, CSU, CC, workforce, military, or tech schools
Training/Education beyond High School Average yearly income for a high school diploma = $29, 500. Average yearly income for a college graduate = $50,000. So EARN AN EXTRA $20,500 a year with a college degree. (30 years =$615,000) SOURCE: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics. (2013). The Condition of Education 2013 (NCES 2013 037), Annual Earnings of Young Adults
RJUHSD Goal- All students will complete the A-G college admission requirements by the time they graduate. A History/Social Science 2 years required B English 4 years C Mathematics (including at least Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2) 3 years required /4 years recommended D Laboratory Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, etc.)2 years required /3 years recommended E Language other than English (the same language)2 years required 3 years recommended F Visual and Performing Arts (dance, drama/theatre, music, visual arts) 1 year G College Preparatory Elective (chosen from the a-f areas above)1 year1 year more required for highly competitive colleges Total: a minimum of 15 classes with a C or better
Why take Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB)courses? Gain more skill and knowledge, then move into upper level college courses sooner Save $ if your college gives credit for scores of 3 and above Experience in college level course Stand out in the admissions process
ACT / SAT Going Directly to a Four Year College? (CSU/UC) 1 code for all CSU campuses. 3594 Enter one UC and it transfers to ALL UC campuses Save $. SAT subject tests (only for some STEM careers in some colleges) -Be aware of testing deadlines for some colleges Some more selective colleges don t accept December test scores from your senior year.
Comparative features of the ACT SAT 1 Measure academic achievement in English mathematics, reading, and science reasoning. Test contains analytical and problem-solving exercises. 25% for each section: English, mathematics, reading, science reasoning. Designed to measure academic aptitude in terms of verbal and numerical reasoning. 33% for each section: verbal, mathematics and writing.
ACT SAT 1 Scores based on number of right answers Scores adjusted for guessing All sections: 1 36 ACT Composite 1 36 (Average of 4 tests) act.org Verbal = 200-800 Math = 200-800 Writing = 200-800 SAT 1 total = 600-2400 collegeboard.org
Naviance Prep Me Test Prep for PSAT SAT ACT Get started NOW!!! Complete the 15 questions diagnostic test which will show your strengths/areas for improvement Select your test date and you will be given a weekly schedule of lessons,quizzes, and tests
Think broadly: 3-6 campuses Reach school Safe school Fall back school Visit campuses! Organize with folders or Save in your Naviance account!
Visit Campuses NOW! Higher education is more important than ever in today s knowledge-based economy, but it also can be a fairly expensive proposition. It is essential to ask the right questions. SIGN UP FOR AN OFFICAL TOUR DURING THE TOUR: Ask about tuition and fees, Room and Board, Academic services, college life and services, and campus safety. Use this workbook to help you record your findings http://www.aft.org/pdfs/highered/justask_042711.pdf
UC or CSU What do they look for? Comprehensive Review GPA Test Scores Essay Extracurricular Top 9% GPA Test Scores (exception = Cal Poly SLO) Top 33%
Prompt #1 (Freshman): Look ahead: UC Prompts/Essay Describe the world you come from for example, your family, community or school and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations. Suggestions for Prompt #1 (Freshman) You don t need to talk about family and community and school. Pick one and be descriptive. Keep your response relevant; focus on events that happened in the four years of high school.
UC Prompts #2 Prompt #2 (All Applicants): Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes you proud and how does it relate to the person you are? Suggestions for Prompt #2 Think about answering this prompt first, as it may help set the context you want to describe in Prompt #1. Choose a topic that has not been addressed in detail in another section of the application. Keep the information relevant to your personal experiences.
Resources for choosing a major/career Naviance- The best one-stop-shopping for college and career planning! (Remember to check your e-mail for messages from Mrs. Leedy & Counselors) OHS Counseling website has an updated list of websites
Average GPA for Fall 2012 College Freshman Admission Profiles UC Berkeley 4.16 UC Davis 4.03 UC Irvine 4.02 UCLA 4.11 UC Merced 3.57 UC Riverside 3.70 UC San Diego 4.07 UC Santa Barbara 3.96 UC Santa Cruz 3.78
CSU s GPA Bakersfield 2.98 *Cal Poly Pomona 3.41 *Cal Poly SLO 3.92 Channel Islands 3.20 *Chico 3.31 Dominguez Hills 2.94 East Bay 3.10 *Fresno 3.34 *Fullerton 3.27 *Humboldt 3.09 *Long Beach 3.60 *Los Angeles 3.13 *Monterey Bay 3.09 *Northridge 3.15 *Sacramento 3.27 *San Bernadino 3.04 *San Diego 3.73 *San Francisco 3.10 *San Jose 3.13 *San Marcos 3.25 Sonoma State 3.13 Stanislaus 3.22 *Impacted Campus
Community Colleges Transfer agreements -TAG Summer school (2 for 1 deal) General Education requirements can be met here just as on any 4 year college campus. Completion of A-G requirements is highly recommended for success.
CA Community Colleges Local Community Colleges Sierra American River Sacramento City Consumnes Folsom Lake Or a CC near the CSU or UC you would like to transfer to after the first 2 years
CA Public Colleges- 4 year CSU Sacramento State Chico State Cal Poly San Luis Sonoma State San Diego State Fullerton State Long Beach State Humbolt State Fresno State UC UC Berkley UC Davis UCLA UC San Diego UC Santa Barbara UC Santa Cruz UC Irvine UC Merced UC Riverside
CA Private College sampling BIOLA USC Stanford Point Loma Pepperdine University of San Diego Loyola Marymount St. Mary s University of the Pacific Santa Clara
Consider an out of state college Ability to graduate in 4 years vrs. 5 in CA may save you money in the long term Often times even out of state college tuition may be less expensive than a UC or private college Your major may not be impacted in another state (i.e. nursing)
EAP Proficiency Tests BENEFITS: If you show readiness on EAP you will be exempt from the English Placement Test (EPT) and/or Entry Level Math exam (ELM). Earn an exemption from participating in the CSU Early Start program. Avoid spending time and money on unnecessary tests and classes. Use senior year to become better prepared to succeed in college.
More resources College and Career Center Mrs. Leedy is director of the CCC and a Naviance Know It All College and Career presentations- watch the bulletin and sign up ahead of time. Test Prep support for SAT and ACT- Numerous career and college resources ASVAB best career aptitude test FREE!
Occupations for the future Medical Tech Industries Careers related to needs of the growing aging population
Military Military Academies? See your counselor. Enlisting? Contact recruiter / liaison through Career Center. Be sure and have a parent present before you sign anything.
Naviance How do I decide about majors/careers? https://connection.naviance.com/familyconnection/auth/login/?hsid=oakmont Complete Strength Builder and Interest Surveys for the perfect career match for YOU ASVAB- sign up in senior year Save time and money by exploring NOW and not changing majors in college CC too!
Summer is critical for planning ahead.
Make it happen May, June = SAT, ACT June, July, August = Tour campuses and take official tours Refine your list of colleges on Naviance Complete NCAA Clearinghouse if you are considering Div. I or II sports. Consider taking a community college course if you have a 3.0 GPA (Two for one deal ) Job shadow or intern in a possible career field
Does all this stress you out??? How to deal with STRESS: Pace yourself Learn organizational skills Manage your time balance academics with social life Eat well Get enough sleep Exercise Ask questions Find a study partner.. For academic help use: Intervention Period-Fifth Period-Math Center See your guidance counselor: A-G Ms. Lacoste~ H-O Ms. Perkins~ P-Z Ms. McHugh~ English Language Learners ~Ms Noma Special Services~Mrs. Benavides Counselor~ Mrs. Olander
YOU are in the driver s seat Plan Ahead Just Do It!