12 TH GRADE COLLEGE NIGHT

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1 WELCOME TO 12 TH GRADE COLLEGE NIGHT SEPTEMBER 15, 2015 THIS PRESENTATION WILL BE POSTED ON THE COUNSELING WEBSITE & NAVIANCE

2 Del Norte Counselors Susie Kihneman (A-Ed) Tim Roty (Ee-La) Ty Eveleth (Lb-Ra) Kathy Marron (Rb-Z) Lisa Marcotte Guidance Technician Stephanie Gray Tricia Sutherland

3 Options After High School Work Military Apprenticeship Programs Career & Technical Schools Community College Community College to University 4-year University Public vs. Private In-state vs. out-of-state

4 Apprenticeship Programs Programs are expanding to meet the shortage of technically skilled personnel State of California Department of Industrial Relations offers programs which include: Paid employment while in training for a career, with salary increases as proficiency levels rise Classroom instruction in subjects related to the occupation Opportunities to become uniquely qualified, with state-issued credentials for details on specific apprenticeship programs

5 Career & Technical Schools Specialty programs Areas of programs include automotive, aviation & aircraft, construction, electrician, industrial tech, plumbing, computer/web Range from a few months to a few years to complete program Preparation for the workforce Vary in price

6 Community College Does not require a-g completion or SAT/ACT Many Program Options, on campus and online Certificate Programs 2-year Associate Degrees Can finish program in 2 years then work, or transfer to 4-year university. Nearly 1/3 of UC admits are transfers from CA community colleges. 4-year Bachelor Degree pilot programs, affordable options Up and running fall 2016 or 2017 Mira Costa College Bio-manufacturing Mesa College Health Information Management Not all cc s offer same programs or opportunities. Research to determine your options. - San Diego & Imperial Counties Regional Consortium - San Diego Community College District A few campuses in SD County are Palomar, Mesa, Miramar, City, MiraCosta, Grossmont Community College Night: Feb. 23 rd, 6-8 pm, Mt. Carmel HS Spring 12 th grade: Open House & Registration Placement tests in Math & English, allows for early acceptance & registration! Keep up rigor in 12 th!

7 2 Community College then transfer to University Some transfer options Associate Degree for Transfer to CSU Priority admission to CSU after earning Associate Degree for Transfer from a California community college. IGETC pattern of study CSU & UC agreement w/california community colleges Not required and does not guarantee admission, however may improve chances for admission Some majors have lower-division major prerequisites which help insure student s competitiveness Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) Agreement with specific UC/CSU campuses UC campuses not accepting TAG: UC Berkeley, UCLA, UCSD Check w/4-year university to verify which community colleges are part of their transfer program Must meet with community college counselor & follow guidelines of agreement Additional programs available Example: RN-BSN degree program with Palomar College & Point Loma Nazarene University

8 4-Year CA Public Universities California State Universities (CSU) 23 campuses University of California (UC) 9 campuses

9 A-G Requirements (UC/CSU) Grade of C or better in all courses: A History 2 Years (World & US History) B English 4 Years C Math 3 Years (Alg. 1-2, Geometry 1-2, Alg. 3-4) D Lab Science 2 Years (1 Biological and 1 Physical) E Foreign Language 2 Years (must be same language both years) F Visual & Performing Arts 1 Year G Elective 1 Year 7th & 8 th Grade Algebra 1-2 or higher/world Language count if earned C s or better

10 UC Fulfill A-G requirements w/c s or better Repeat D or F Cannot repeat C for better grade Up to 8 trimesters of AP coursework receive extra point. No more than 4 from 10 th grade SAT Reasoning or ACT w/writing Deadline for test date: December 2015 Best overall score from one test date SAT Subject Test not required Recommended at some campuses & with specific majors could be considered as value-added achievements & demonstrate subject proficiency Calculating Admission GPA - Grades from a-g coursework done in 10 th & 11 th grade Minimum GPA 3.0 CSU Same Repeat D or F Can repeat any grade for better grade Same SAT Reasoning or ACT/no writing required Deadline for test date varies Oct-Dec 2015 Highest Math & Critical Reading scores, does not have to be from same test date SAT Subject Tests not required May be recommended and could increase competitiveness w/some majors Calculating Admission GPA - Grades from a-g coursework done in 10 th & 11 th grade Minimum GPA 2.0 Application Submission Window Nov 1-30 Application Submission Window Oct 1 Nov 30

11 More on admission UC considerations Apply November Minimum 3.0 GPA from a-g courses taken after 9 th grade No letter of recommendation Comprehensive review, 14 factors considered, academic & personal accomplishments in context of available resources & opportunities. Quality of senior year coursework Personal Statement/2 prompts worksheet on DNHS Counseling site SAT Reasoning & ACT w/writing, report all scores CSU considerations Apply Oct 1 Nov 30 Minimum 2.0 GPA from a-g courses taken after 9 th grade No letter of recommendation SAT/ACT scores, without writing, report all scores Average eligibility index: SAT or ACT score with GPA to calculate your index y_index.asp Calculating High School GPA culator.asp Community service Extra-curricular; clubs, sports Leadership roles & awards received admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/freshman/howapplications-reviewed admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/counselors/files /freshman-admission-matrix.pdf

12 UC/CSU application When completing the application enter all PUSD coursework as semester courses DNHS trimester courses are equivalent to a semester course Coursework & grades are self-reported Use your transcript when reporting coursework completed on applications Offers of admission are provisional & subject to verification based on official transcript sent after graduation. Accuracy in reporting is crucial! Offer of admission is conditional based on student earning C s or better senior year, GPA not falling lower than reported and student completing all courses reported as in progress for 12 th grade. It is essential that senior year courses are completed successfully!! State ID# is on your DNHS transcript Before submitting complete application, print it, you and your parent/guardian review entire application carefully.

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15 CSU s average admission scores CSU San Marcos (local) SDSU PUSD students admitted with C or better in all a-g, GPA of 2.0 or higher, take SAT or ACT, and meet minimum eligibility index GPA 3.7 SAT 544 verbal, 568 math, ACT Composite Cal Poly SLO GPA 3.88 SAT 599 verbal, 635 math, ACT Composite 27 CSU Fresno GPA 3.33 SAT Combined , ACT Composite CSU San Francisco GPA 3.14 SAT 493 verbal, 504 math, ACT Composite 19-24

16 CSU - Eligibility Index SAT: (GPA* x 800) + (SAT Critical Reading + Math Score) ACT: (GPA* x 200) + (10 x ACT composite**) *All approved college prep "a-g" courses 10 th - 12th **Do not include the SAT/ACT writing scores California residents must have a minimum index of: 2900 using SAT scores 694 using ACT scores After computing eligibility index, go to each CSU college website & to see their average index.

17 UC Freshman Application Data CA Resident August 2015 Fall 2015 UC Data: 72% of DNHS seniors who applied to UC were accepted

18 UC Application Personal Statement UC Personal Statement 2 prompts must address both 1000 words total or less, minimum 250 words/prompt UC recommends one statement approximately 750 words and the other 250 words Do not go over 1000 words total Think of this as an interview, opportunity to tell them about who you are and what you have done. Admissions is concerned with content and learning more about the applicant. Include concrete examples. Have others read over your essays Paste your responses in plain text onto application UC Personal Statement resources on DNHS Counseling website, under Senior News tab

19 Private Colleges/Universities Check with each school, many require the following; Application, including one or more essays Official transcript Secondary School Report from counselor, may include letter of recommendation from counselor and 1-2 teachers. SAT Reasoning or ACT with Writing SAT Subject tests Deadline to request School Report/Letter of Recommendation All letter of rec forms must be to counselor min. 4 school weeks before college application deadline date. Jan. 1 st application deadline = Nov. 13 th deadline to get everything to counselor. Give teachers minimum 4 school weeks. UC/CSU admissions DO NOT require school report/letter of rec Common Application Submission ~ Nov Feb

20 Out-of-State Schools Hundreds of great choices Check out WUE: Western Undergraduate Exchange program for discounted out-of-state tuition Financial assistance available Higher acceptance rate Many with lower average GPA & test scores

21 Letter of Recommendation UC/CSU applications - Not required Common Application Requires a School Counselor Secondary School Report, and may require a letter of recommendation (check requirements for each campus you are applying to). Ask your school counselor if he/she can plan to do this for you; 4 weeks minimum lead time/not including holidays. May also require 1-2 teacher school report & letter of recommendation portion. Check with each school you are applying to. Detailed Letter of Rec instructions found on your Naviance account. Public and private schools outside UC/CSU and who do not accept the Common App; May or may not require a school report or letter of recommendation Be sure to check with each school you are applying to

22 Choosing the Right College Factors to consider Find the right fit Does it offer programs/majors that fit your interest and career goals? School size, student diversity, location & weather, non-academic opportunities, social life Public or Private? Avg admissions GPA & SAT/ACT? Housing guarantee? Study abroad program? Scholarship and financial aid opportunities Review campus options and choose both carefully and broadly Recommend 2-3 SAFE schools, 3-4 LIKELY schools, 2-3 REACH schools

23 Early Applications Early Decision Binding ~ you agree to attend the college if it accepts you. Apply to only one college through Early Decision You can apply to other colleges through regular applications If you are accepted to ED school, you must withdraw all other apps Early Action Not binding If accepted you can choose to commit or wait until spring You can apply Early Action to other colleges Reminder ~ counselors need a minimum 4 weeks (not including school holidays) to complete secondary school report/letter of recommendation. Check colleges for specific details

24 Next steps Attend DNHS application workshops Work on application essays, if applicable Organize volunteer/extra-curricular activities Check account often Submit applications on time Check often college portals assigned to you Send SAT/ACT score reports (consider retaking) Naviance Career Exploration College searches & Resume builder Request transcripts Complete required steps for letter of rec, if applicable

25 Next steps College DNHS check schedule & sign up on Naviance College Bound Student Athletes go NCAA eligibility site Continue Career/College/Scholarship Exploration Naviance Utilize website list given to you in homeroom, with your Senior Newsletter Ask questions; DNHS staff, parents, parents friends Visit college campuses Many colleges host a Preview or Open House day, typically in October Check college websites for specific dates Need letter of recommendation or school report? Ask your school counselor and/or teacher(s) Log onto your Naviance account, follow instructions, and complete forms

26 Upcoming Events College Application Workshops: Tuesdays 8-9 a.m. in the PAC. Steps to completing application, sending test scores, essay (when required) & more. PLEASE ATTEND.. Common Application ~ September 29 th CSU Application ~ October 6 th UC Application ~ October 13 th Online Application Workshops ~ Tuesdays 8-9 a.m. in Library Students work on applications with counselors present to answer questions or review applications Oct. 20, 27, Nov 3, 10, 17

27 Upcoming Events Virtual College Fairs University of California System Day Oct 8, 2:00-11:00pm All Access Virtual College Fair Oct 29, 10:00am-10:00pm NACAC National College Fair October 4th: San Diego Convention Center 12:00-4:00 pm UCSD Campus Events Oct/Nov: Free workshops at UCSD! Registration required PUSD College Fair ~ Oct. 20 th, DNHS Gym 6:00-8:30 p.m. Financial Aid Night Jan 12 Westview HS 6:00-7:30 p.m.

28 College Reminders Located on Naviance or Counseling website/senior news tab

29 College Reminders Located on Naviance or Counseling website/senior news tab

30 Senior Coursework 12 th grade coursework & grades matter!! Whether community college or university, military or trade school Coursework across all academic areas, including science & math Maintain a rigorous senior year class schedule with strong grades admissions is conditional Colleges expect you to maintain academic achievement at the same or higher level

31 This presentation & additional resources: Your Naviance account or Counseling/Senior News Senior Newsletter Career & College Websites UC Personal Statement resources PUSD College Fair information Request for Official Transcript form Instructions for Letter of Recommendation & School Report forms DNHS college visits in Nighthawk Center Scholarship opportunities