Seniors. Preparing for graduation and beyond. Class of Presented by the WHS Counseling Department

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1 Seniors Class of 2016 Preparing for graduation and beyond Presented by the WHS Counseling Department

2 What are we covering today? High School Graduation Requirements Career Updates Post High School Options Important Dates and Deadlines Naviance Family Connection College and Career Center Info Stress Management

3 I.U.S.D. Graduation Requirements: All students must earn a minimum of 215 credits All students must complete academic requirements Pass CAHSEE Exam by graduation date To be eligible for cap and gown commencement exercises, all requirements must be met prior to graduation.

4 IUSD Minimum High School Diploma Requirements: 40 credits English 10 credits Algebra I/Math 1CD, plus 10 credits of math 20 credits Science 10 credits World History 10 credits US History 5 credits Political Science/ 5 credits Economics 10 credits of Foreign Language or Visual/Performing Art/Tech Ed 20 credits PE 5 credits of Health Additional elective courses to total 215 credits *If you have taken classes outside of WHS, it is your responsibility to forward an official transcript to WHS, if needed, for high school credit. *If you are repeating an academic course this year and already received credit for the course, you will NOT receive credit twice. *If you are taking on-line coursework to meet a graduation requirement, it must be completed no later than December 18, 2015.

5 Have you considered your post high school plans? What is your goal, once you have graduated? 1. Attend a Community College 2. Attend a 4-Year College/University 3. Full-Time Employment 4. Apprenticeship 5. Tech or Trade School 6. Military 7. Gap Year (working, volunteering, etc.) 8. I m still figuring it out

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7 Start with the Big Picture What field are you interested in? Arts and Communication Health Sciences Business, Management, Marketing, and Technology Human Services Engineering/Manufacturing and Industrial Technology Natural Resources and Agriscience

8 Navigating the Maze Check out College Supermatch on Naviance Family Connection to find the best fit school for you. Check out the Careers Tab on Naviance Family Connection, Explore Careers & Clusters or review Career Interest Profile from last year. Register for an ROP course in the spring. Try something new! Attend the monthly WHS Career Lunches. Ask questions, interview industry experts. Attend College Visits in the College and Career Center. Meet college representatives. Did you know that demonstrated interest in a campus may play a role in your admissions?

9 Navigating the Maze Participate in Campus Preview Days. Interview family, adults, and mentors in your life regarding career options and pathways. Remember that skills are transferable, careers may change. Think about careers in terms of industries vs. specific professions (health care, education, hospitality, entertainment industries etc.) Check out the Bureau of Labor Statistics website.

10 Fastest growing careers through 2022 Careers requiring 4-year degree or higher Annual Salary Industrial-organizational Psychologists $83,580 Genetic Counselors $56,800 Interpreters & Translators $45,430 Information Security Analysts $86,170 Physical Therapists $79,860 Nurse Practitioners $69,720 Physician Assistants $90,930 Careers requiring 2-year degrees/certificates Annual Salary Home Health Aides $20,820 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ultrasound tech.) $65,860 Electricians Assistants $27,670 Brickmasons and blockmasons $46,440 Dental Hygienists $70,210 U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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12 California Community Colleges (CCC) 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 * Meet w/ a counselor & the Transfer Center Must be at least 18 or a high school grad to apply! Apply Early!! December (IVC),February, March Financial Aid is available Apply early EOP Program offered for first generation college students and low income students (contact the college EOP office for more details) They do have guaranteed transfer programs specific to the UC s and CSU s. However, pre-requisites apply!

13 Community College Matriculation Application Orientation Assessment Registration

14 Four-Year College Admission Requirements Colleges Review: Courses GPA Test Scores Grades of A, B, or C required for college eligibility Comprehensive Review (more selective/competitive colleges including UC): Courses GPA Test Scores Essays extra-curricular activities leadership experiences community service academic accomplishments

15 California State Universities (CSU) Apply to each campus separately using one online application and pay for each campus separately : $55 each Online application for fee waiver (up to 4 schools) Apply as an undergraduate for fall campuses state-wide Minimum REQUIREMENTS Coursework (A-G) Entrance Exams: SAT or ACT Minimum GPA: 2.0 Most campuses are impacted and require students to apply within the priority filing period, October 1 November 30 EOP program available for disadvantaged or low income students, fill in family size/dependents correctly, include yourself & parents in family size

16 University of California (UC) Nine undergraduate campuses state-wide: UC, Berkeley UC, Davis UC, Irvine UC, Los Angeles UC, Merced UC, Riverside UC, San Diego UC, Santa Barbara UC, Santa Cruz (open to all students who qualify as Statewide eligible!) Highly competitive Apply online: Applications due Nov. 1 st Nov. 30 th One online application, select campuses $70 each Online application for fee waiver (up to 4 schools) Must take college admission tests by Dec. Minimum REQUIREMENTS: Coursework (A-G) Entrance Exams: SAT or ACT Academic Enrichment Extracurricular Involvement Minimum GPA: 3.0 Personal Statement SAT Subject Tests may be recommended for math and science majors at some campuses

17 University of California (UC) Personal Statement Personal Statement includes two essays Maximum of 1000 words for both, no less than 250 words on one of them Two prompts: 1. Freshman application prompt 2. Prompt for all applicants Read the Tips on the Personal Statement on the UC website Attend UC Personal Writing Workshop on Thursday, October 1 during tutorial in the Faculty Lounge

18 Private and Out of State Colleges It is the student s responsibility to: Check the application deadlines Select a range of schools Check Financial Aid & Housing deadlines Once you apply, you must forward your own test scores Order transcripts If a letter of Recommendation and/or a Secondary School Report is required: You must attend a College Application Assistance Workshop, offered every Tuesday, through December, in the F-Lab, during Tutorial Set-up an appointment with your counselor once all required steps have been completed at least 3 weeks prior to your 1 st application deadline.

19 College Admission Tests SAT : (upcoming test dates: Nov. & Dec.) -Use code #3594 when requesting SAT score reports through CollegeBoard. This will submit student SAT scores to ALL CSU campuses. One and done! Save $$ -Send scores to one UC campus and they are accessible by all UC s. One and done! Save $$ - SAT Score Choice is not recommended if you are taking the Dec. test date. Scores will be sent too late! ACT : (upcoming test date Dec.) -submit student ACT scores to one CSU campuses, then use the ACT Scores Manager to release to all campuses. Save $$ -Send scores to one UC campus and they are accessible by all UC s. One and done! Save $$

20 College Admission Tests (cont.) Here is a link to a list of schools that deemphasize the use of testing in the admission process: TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) required for students who have not attended English language schools for 3 years in high school. WHS does not release test scores. This is the student s responsibility. Students can list planned test dates in their college applications if they have upcoming tests. Please check with universities regarding deadlines to submit test scores! Some universities require students to complete tests as early as November!

21 Important Deadlines: Four Year Colleges/Universities Admission Deadlines: CSU- Apply October 1-November 30 UC- Apply November 1-November 30 Private Universities/Out of State- Application deadlines vary, check application websites Community Colleges (CCC), special senior programs: Apply as early as December through late April Send official SAT/ACT test scores to universities no later than the December test date. *Please check to make sure, as there may be some universities that specify last date to test as November.

22 Important Deadlines: Financial Aid/FAFSA: January 1 March 2. Some private schools may require financial aid forms to be filed earlier than March 2. CSS Profile: For some private schools, as early as October Return SIR Student Intent to Register Forms: May vary by college but typical deadline is May 1st Send final, official transcripts to the college that you plan to attend once final grades are posted. If you are an athlete, transcripts must be sent to the NCAA Clearinghouse, and if you have taken courses at other institutions even if they are on the WHS transcript, they must be sent too!: June 2016

23 Visit the College/Career Center Mrs. Lancaster, College/Career Specialist: College Rep visits, need a pass prior to visit College catalogs SAT/ACT registration info/fee waivers Scholarship Info Financial Aid Info

24 Are you feeling stressed? If so, what is causing your stress, right now? 1. Moving to a new home 2. College Applications 3. Figuring out your life 4. Dating 5. Tests and homework 6. Too-high expectations 7. Sports and other extracurricular activities 8. Employment 9. The current state of the world 10. Too much to do 11. Family problems 12. Relationships with friends 13. Having a boyfriend or a girlfriend 14. Not achieving something that you really wanted 15. Money problems

25 5 Tips to cope with stress Kathryn Tristan, a research scientist on the faculty of the Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, shares five tips for helping students like you to have a lower-stress semester. 1. Think positive possibilities, not catastrophes 2. Focus on study strategies that work 3. Get moving 4. Nourish your brain and body 5. Tune into the present Source:

26 Feeling Overwhelmed? Need Support? See your counselor (available for social/emotional support) Join Project Success (individual and small group counseling opportunities for personal/social support. Talk to your counselor about this.) Come to Wellness Wednesdays We are here to help!

27 Wellness Wednesdays (Lunch Locations TBD) Sign up in Counseling October 7: Inside Out: How Our Emotions Shape Our World November 4: The Caring Cure: Can Helping Others Help Yourself? December 2: Cooking for Connectedness January 6: Changing the Brain s Stressful Habits through Exercise February 3: Mirror Mirror Off the Wall: How to Foster a Positive Body Image and Gain Self Confidence March 2: Expect Respect: The ABCs of a Healthy Relationship April 27: Who s Watering Your Money Tree: Investing in Knowledge of Finances Now to Prepare for the Future May TBD: Sowing the Seeds of Change: Gardening for a Greener Outlook on Life

28 Reminders Parent/Student Workshop Monday, Sept. 28 th 8:00am Theatre Breakout sessions include: UC System CSU System Community College Private/Out of State Common App Drop Ins Q&A

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