Incoming Freshman

Senior Year
& Beyond
CVHS Counselors
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Mrs. Evans G, H, J & L
Dr. Hairapetian I, K & S
Mrs. Bomar C-F, T, U & Z
Mrs. Haghpanah A, N-R & V
Ms. Sheridan B, M, & W-Y
American School Counselor Association
(ASCA)
National Standards
Three Domains:
Personal/Social
Academic
College/Career
**Open door policy for students! Counselors
are available to assist you during snack,
lunch, and after school.
Presentation Overview
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Academic and Graduation Information
Career Information
Post High School and College Information
Important Dates
Senior Questionnaire
ACADEMICS
Transcript Review
• Official or Unofficial
• GPA(will only include cumulative weighted),
total credits earned, will not include ranking
• Course History, marks, credits (watch repeats)
• Work in progress
• School Enrollment History
• Graduation Requirement Status, CAHSEE
• Standardized Test Scores
• Immunizations
Graduation Requirements
Total = 220 Credits (1 semester class =5 credits)
4 years English (9th, 10th, 11th, 12th)
2 years Math (at least Algebra 1 & Geometry)
3 years Social Science
2 years Science (1 year Biological & 1 year Physical)
1 year Fine Art
1 Semester Career Prep
1 Semester Health
2 Years Physical Education
14 Semesters of Elective Courses (70 Credits)
Pass both parts of the CAHSEE: ELA and Math
A-G University Eligibility
Requirements
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C
D
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 2 years Social Science - World History & US History
 4 years English
 3 years Math - Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 (4 yrs. rec.)
 2 years Lab Science - Bio & Chem or Physics (3 yrs. rec.)
 2 years Foreign Language - same language (3 yrs. rec.)
 1 year Visual and Performing Art
 1 year College Preparatory Elective
UCs only allow courses to be repeated ONCE to make up a D or F grade
Minimum GPA to apply to UC schools is 3.0
Minimum GPA to apply to Cal State schools is 2.0
Minimum GPA for NCAA eligibility is 2.3 as of 2016
C grades cannot be made-up/repeated
Grades and Credit
C is for COLLEGE!
• MAINTAIN RIGOR AND GRADES AS
SENIORS!!! Colleges may rescind their offers.
• D grades = 5 credits, removed if repeated
– Credit for high school graduation only!
– D grades are NOT accepted by 4 year universities
– Earning a D senior year WILL jeopardize college acceptance,
even if the class is above and beyond the A-G requirements.
• F grades = 0 credits
– May jeopardize graduation
– Can not be removed from your transcript!
Academic Support
• COMMUNICATE with your teachers on a regular
basis
• Access your student portal and CVHS website often
• Free Tutoring!!! Academy of Science & Medicine
– Tuesdays/ Thursdays : 3:00 - 4:00 in the Library
– Individual private tutoring list available in the
counseling office (set up by family)
– www.khanacademy.org or www.shmoop.com
• Friday Progress Reports - In counseling office
TESTING – ACT, SAT+ Subject tests
• Community College
 No testing required, considered for Scholars Programs
• Cal State schools – No tests after December will be accepted
 SAT or ACT
 Schools will use the most advantageous scores for admission
• UC schools – No tests after December will be accepted
 SAT or ACT with writing
 Schools will use the most advantageous scores for admission
• SAT – www.sat.org/register
 Remaining tests: Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 5
• ACT – www.actstudent.org
 Remaining tests: Sept. 12, Oct. 24, Dec.12
LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL
• Find YOUR best path
• Consider:
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Academic readiness
Financial resources
Academic & career interests
Future goals
CAREER INFORMATION
CAREERS
• Explore EXTENSIVE resources related to
career exploration and planning
www.californiacareers.info
www.cacareerzone.org
www.mappingyourfuture.org
www.whodouwant2b.com
www.bls.gov
www.learnhowtobecome.org
www.calapprenticeship.org
THE WORLD OF WORK
“Occupations and industries related to healthcare
are projected to add the most new jobs between
2012 and 2022.”
“Occupations that typically require
postsecondary education for entry are expected,
on average, to grow faster than occupations
that require a high school diploma or less.”
-the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Economic News Release, Dec 2013
$!$! Education Pays $!$!
More thanTwice
as likely to find a
Job
Earns more
than Twice as
Much!
Post High School and
COLLEGE INFORMATION
TRADE SCHOOLS
• Career-focused education - Skill acquisition
• Some areas of focus:
Art
Computer Gaming
Technology
Culinary Arts
Medical Occupations
Automotive Technology
Much, much more!
• www.trade-schools.net
UNITED STATES MILITARY
www.defense.gov
Army: www.army.mil
Navy: www.navy.mil
Air Force: www.af.mil
Marine Corps: www.marines.mil
Coast Guard: www.uscg.mil
COMMUNITY COLLEGES
• Lower cost per unit (about $50/unit)
• Explore interests before choosing a university
• Career-focused education
 Associate degrees & Certificate programs
• 60 IGETC units and/or and AA degree for less $$$
• Fresh start for academic record and activities
• Freshman acceptance vs. Transfer acceptance * Fall 2014
 UC Overall Transfer GPA Avg.  3.4
 Preference given to transfers from CA Community Colleges
• www.cccco.edu
COMMUNITY COLLEGES cont.
• Nuts & Bolts:
 Submit application sometime in January (dates not finalized for 2016)
 Find specific schools’ application process online www.cccapply.org
 Submit an official transcript after graduation
 Take English & Math placement tests
 GCC - www.glendale.edu, reps in the counseling office every 2 weeks
 PCC - www.pasadena.edu
• Scholars Programs
 Cohort programs
 Academic support
 Priority registration
 Apply in the Spring!
Community College
Guidelines for Registration
STUDENTS MUST APPLY EARLY to receive priority registration even
if you are not sure of which college or university you’ll attend.
To receive priority registration students must complete all steps prior to
registration :
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Submit online application for admission
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Complete Assessments
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Orientation
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Meet with a counselor to develop Student Education Plan (SEP)
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Register for Classes
JUMP START students must reapply to continue taking community college courses.
CA STATE UNIVERSITY
• 23 CSU Campuses
• Focus is on practical application of knowledge
• Requirements
 Meet A-G Requirements
 2.0 GPA Minimum
 Meet eligibility index: GPA + SAT or ACT test scores
https://secure.csumentor.edu/planning/high_school/elig_index_cal
culator.asp
• Annual fees - $6,633(tuition/fees only);
* $23,000 = *Avg, including living expenses on or off campus living
CA STATE UNIVERSITY cont.
• Application Nuts & Bolts:
 Filing period – October 1st – November 30th
 Application fee - $55
 Must take SAT or ACT
 No personal statement
 No letters of recommendation
 Transcripts sent after acceptance, unless requested earlier
• www.csumentor.edu
• www.calstate.edu/eap (Early Assessment Program)
CSU Campus Impaction Info
2014-2015
Impacted:
Chico
Fresno
Fullerton
Humboldt
Long Beach
LA
Northridge
Pomona
Sacramento
San
Bernardino
San Diego
Not Impacted:
San Francisco
San Jose
San Luis
Obispo
San Marcos
Sonoma
Bakersfield
Channel Islands
Dominguez Hills
East Bay
Maritime Academy
Monterey Bay
Stanislaus
Note: Non-impacted campuses may have impacted
programs.
Visit the individual CSU campus or campuses of
your choice for more up-to-date information on
campus and program impaction, including
admission supplemental criteria.
www.calstate.edu/sas/impaction-campus-info.shtml
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
• 9 UC Undergraduate Campuses
 Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, Riverside, San
Diego, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz
• UCs have a focus on RESEARCH
• Requirements
 Meet A-G Requirements *Complete 11 of 15 by end of 11th grade
 3.0 GPA Minimum
 ACT Plus Writing or the SAT Reasoning Test
• Annual cost
$13,200 =
*tuition and fees only
$32,400 = *Average including living expenses
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA cont.
• Application Nuts & Bolts:
 Filing period – November 1st – November 30th *Open already
 Application fee - $70 per campus
 Take SAT or ACT with writing
 Personal statement
 New: letters of recommendation for some campuses/majors
 Transcripts sent after acceptance
• www.ucop.edu/pathways
• SENIORS MUST maintain prior level of academic rigor
and grades or acceptance may be revoked.
UC Campus Data 2014
Campus
# Admitted: # Applicants Admit Rate
Berkeley
8,705: 44,575
20%
Davis
17,836: 46, 819
38%
Irvine
18,365: 52,285
35%
Los Angeles
9,352: 55,964
17%
Merced
9,506: 14,159
67%
Riverside
18,055: 31,137
58%
San Diego
15,820: 52,127
30%
Santa
Barbara
18,995: 51,047
37%
Santa Cruz
18,561: 34,584
54%
Avg
GPA
4.18
4.07
4.05
4.17
3.61
3.77
4.13
Avg
SAT/ACT
2071/31
1924/28
1867/27
2067/30
1638/24
1739/25
2018/30
4.03
3.82
1925/29
1782/26
UC Cost of Attendance
(‘13-’14)
Living On Campus: $32,400
personal and
transportation
expenses
$2,200
tuition/fees
$13,200
(subject to change without notice)
room/board–
on campus
$13,800
books/supplies
$1,500
health care
fee/allowance
$1,700
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The UC Admission Offer
Goes To . . .
“Students from the full range of California
high schools and regions in order to
achieve the potential of the University’s
admission policy for California’s students”
What Else Can Students Do?
Apply Across the UC System
• To multiple campuses, if possible
• Find the “right fit” for themselves
• Know the range of selectivity across UC
• Visit the CAMPUS!!!!! Or take virtual tours.
Tips for Students
Presenting Themselves in the Application
• Carefully complete the application:
– Tell them everything you want them to know
– Major(s) of interest, if decided
– Family background
– Participation in activities
– Use transcript(s) – don’t guess about grades
– Avoid abbreviations/acronyms
All of these tips provide context and clarity
The Message for Students
• Do as well as possible in “a-g” courses
• Take the SAT and/or ACT w/writing
• Apply to multiple campuses
• Use resources available to you
• Take advantage of opportunities
UC Selection & Comprehensive Review
• Selection =
Choosing students for admission when a campus cannot
admit all applicants who meet the freshman admissions
requirements
– Individual campus selection practices vary, but
all draw from the same Comprehensive Review
factors
• Comprehensive review
– Varies by campus; criteria set by faculty committee
– Multiple types of Comprehensive Review
– Campuses don’t collaborate on admission decisions
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UC Comprehensive Review
• This is the process that UC’s use to review
applications in context.
• 14 factors for Comprehensive review will be
used (next slide).
• This process allows for consideration of
each applicant’s achievements, both
academic and non-academic, in light of the
opportunities and resources available to
them in their educational and personal
environment.
Comprehensive Review- 14pts.
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Grade-Point Average
Test Scores
Courses Completed/Planned
Honors Courses
Eligibility in the Local
Context (ELC)
Quality of Senior-Year
Program of Study
Academic Opportunities in
California High Schools
Performance in Academic
Subject Areas
Achievements in Special
Projects
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Improvement in Academic
Performance
Special Talents,
Achievements, and Awards
Participation in Educational
Preparation Programs
Academic Accomplishment
Within Life Experiences
Geographic Location
There is No Golden Ticket!
No single factor is the reason why a particular
student is selected or not selected for admission.
• A university that receives more applications than available
spaces must select from among the applicant pool – some
will be admitted, others will not.
• A denial of admission is not a reflection on an applicant’s
worth, but is a reflection on a lack of space to
accommodate every student who seeks admission.
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UC Personal statements
• An opportunity for applicants to provide information that
supports and enhances the review process
• Adds clarity, depth, context, and meaning to a students
application.
• The personal statement is read as part of the application.
• Enables applicant to make the best possible case for
admission
• An admission decision is never based on the content of the
personal statement alone
• One statement, one UC application
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UC Personal Statement
Prompts
 Applicants are asked to respond to two prompts:
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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.
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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?
 Word count: 1,000 words total
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UC Application Additional
Comments Section
• Use Additional Comments box for clarification and
expansion of important details. Explain any “red
flags” on your transcript.
• Describe anything else that you have not had the
opportunity to include elsewhere in your
application. Limit of 550 words
• The Additional Comments section is not
required.
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UC Resources
University of California Admissions
http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/index.html
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Comprehensive Review Factors
– http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/freshman/howapplications-reviewed/index.html
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Admissions Index Calculator
– http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/freshman/californiaresidents/admissions-index/index.html
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ELC Information
– Transcript and Student Contact Information Submission Process
- ELC Help Desk - Call: 800-839-8507
– Questions, ELC Coordinator, Julie Lind – Email: elc@ucop.edu
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Contact Us –
Email: AskUC@ucop.eduAskUC@ucop.edu
Top Private Universities in California
PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES
• Approximately 2,000 in the US
• Vary in strengths, focus & expectations
• Application Nuts & Bolts
Each is
Unique so
Do Your
Research!
 Requirements differ school to school
 Application deadlines vary – Most January 1st
 Application fees vary - $60-$90
 Most require SAT or ACT w/ writing; some want SAT II
 Personal Statements + Letters of Recommendation required
 www.aiccu.edu
 Official transcripts get sent with application
 Common App Site (456 schools) www.commonapp.org
PERSONAL STATEMENTS
• Enhances your application profile, completes the picture
of who you are
• Be sure to address the questions of each unique prompt!
• Take the time to write, rewrite, and edit, edit, edit!
• Get feedback from a few different people, some who
don’t know you well.
• Always double check spelling, sentence structure, and
essay organization
COUNSELOR REQUESTS
Secondary School Report, Letters of Recommendation,
Supplemental Forms
• Request Packet – Available now in Counseling Office
• 3 weeks notice REQUIRED (not including vacations)
• ALL counselor requests DUE Nov 19st, 2015 or earlier
• Submit COMPLETED request packets to counselor at the time
the request is made.
• Follow ALL directions and be thorough!
TRANSCRIPTS
• UC & California State Universities
You do NOT send a transcript with your application. They
may request one after receiving your application.
• Common App and other private universities
 Require a transcript for each school with the application.
Submit a request to Ms. Sanosyan, the registrar, in the
counseling office. (Last page of Letter of Rec. packet)
$3 each – Includes an initial transcript, mid year report, and
the final transcript for Common App schools
College Search SURVIVAL TIPS
• Research degrees, majors and colleges
• Determine best post-secondary path for you
• Apply broadly- at least 4 or more
 Reach schools-1
 Match schools-2
 Safety schools-1
 Compare to Freshmen Admission Profiles
• Create a table of requirements & deadlines
• Pick an email address for professional/college use
• Create a resume
College Search SURVIVAL TIPS, cont.
• Create a file of typical application information
All school transcripts (high schools & college)
GUSD Policy---Remember to check “my school does
NOT rank” when completing applications
Test scores (SAT, ACT)
Personal statements
Resume
• Activities, Work experience, Awards, Community Service
Parent annual income, residency/citizenship status
Social security number or Statewide student ID #
ONLINE APPLICATIONS
• Application websites are USER FRIENDLY!
GCC – www.glendale.edu
PCC – www.pasadena.edu
 All California community colleges: www.cccapply.org
CSU – www.csumentor.edu
UC – www.ucop.edu/pathways
Private schools –
Each has its own app – Check school websites!
Common App - www.commonapp.org
IMPORTANT DATES
APPLICATION WORKSHOPS
What: A workshop to help you complete the application!
You MUST have started the application to participate.
Bring application information with you (see Survival Tips
on previous slides), along with your questions.
Where: CV Library
When:
• CSU App – Tuesday, October 20th @ lunch
• UC App – Tuesdays, Oct 13th & 27th @ lunch
• Common App – Wednesday, November 3rd @ 3:10
UPCOMING DATES!!!!
Letter of Request and Personal Statement WorkshopCVHS Library- September 1st at Lunch
Planning Your Future – October 7th, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
CVHS MacDonald Auditorium
GUSD College Career Fair – October 28th, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Glendale Civic Auditorium
Financial Aid Overview – November 18th, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
CVHS MacDonald Auditorium
DEADLINES!
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Counselor LETTER of REC requests: November 19th
UC application deadline - November 30th
CAL STATE application deadline - November 30th
PRIVATE Universities - Each is unique; know your
deadlines!
SAT & ACT last chance - December 2015 exam
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
application deadline - March 2, 2016
CAL GRANT application deadline - March 2, 2016
CV SCHOLARSHIPS application deadline –
February (specific date To Be Determined)
Please complete/return the
Senior Questionnaire
THANK YOU!
Counselors will have individual
meetings with every senior during
October and November
Resources
http://www.usnews.com
U.S. News & World Report: The Ultimate College Guide
http://www.princetonreview.com
Complete Book of Colleges Princeton Review: reviews 1776 colleges.
http://www.collegeprowler.com
Includes admissions scattergrams.
http://wwwcampuscompare.com/
http://www.assist.org
How to transfer from CA community college to CA public university.
http://www.studentssurvey.com
Students review individual colleges in all categories including professors.
http://collegeplanningsimplified.com
Free college planning information website.
http://www.campustours.com
Remote college visits.
For the complete powerpoint and additional resources check out the
counseling section of www.cvhsfalcons.com