Clovis North High School Class of 2015 Kerince Sayachak: Head Counselor Jay Center Erin Gunn Sean Ford Soua Herr Courtney Wilson Linda Harris: Secretary Credits: 230 English 8 semesters Math 4 semesters Including Algebra & Geometry Science 4 Semesters Including Physical and Biological Social Science 7 Semesters PE 8 semesters (4 semesters must be CORE PE) Health 1 semester Fine Art/Foreign Lang 2 semesters Academic Breadth 2 semesters Passing the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) 1
WHAT SHOULD YOU HAVE IN PLACE BEFORE APPLYING TO COLLEGE? Seniors bound for a 4 year college should have a portfolio containing information that will help complete the necessary steps for College Applications. This process will be assisted by NAVIANCE. Things to include in the portfolio: A list of 5-10 colleges/universities that you want to apply to SAT/ACT Scores from your Junior Year Copy of your Transcript. A Calendar to help keep track of important dates. An E-mail Account: Make sure it is appropriate for College Admission Officers. Remove spam blockers. Facebook: Remove any pictures or wording that could be offensive if viewed by an Admissions Officer. Continued. A completed Resume. A completed Letter of Recommendation Request form Identify at least THREE people who have agreed to write letters of Recommendation for you. A NAVIANCE Account. Results of the NAVIANCE College/Career Searches. A list of Activities and Community Service hours. A draft of your Personal Statement (UC) or Essay (Private Universities). CONNECT: http://connection.naviance.com/ clovisnorth ENTER YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS ENTER YOUR PASSWORD (STUDENT ID #) 2
ACT www.actstudent.org October 25 th Reg. deadline 9/19 SAT www.collegeboard.org October 11th Reg. deadline 9/12 November 8th Reg. deadline 10/09 *CSU/UC deadlines: tests taken by December September 22, 24, 29 & October 1, 2014 5:30 8:00 Cost: $95.00 Sign up in the Counseling Center Deadline: September 12, 2014 California Independent Colleges University of California California State Universities Community Colleges 3
Selection of major Choice of campuses Impacted programs file early (before Nov. 30 th ) Required placement tests Early decision and regular decision deadlines Common Applications SAT Reasoning, and Subject Test ACT + Writing Wednesday, October 8 th 3:00 pm In the Library Lecture Hall 4
CSU/UC Admission Requirements 4 years of English 3 years of Math (4 years recommended) 2 years of Social Science 2 years of Lab Science (3 years recommended) 2 years of Foreign Language (3 years recommended) 1 year of visual/performing arts 1 year of a College Prep Elective SAT Reasoning or ACT Score based on Eligibility Index SAT Subject for UC (Recommended and may be required contingent on UC campus and major) ACT + Writing Exam for UC Applications accepted between November 1 30 Application Fee $70 per campus SAT Reasoning, SAT Subject Exams (recommended), ACT + Writing Personal Statement Monday, September 22nd 3:00 pm Library Lecture Hall and Monday, September 29th 3:00 PM Library Lecture Hall 5
UC Application Workshops WHEN: Tuesday, September 16 Wednesday, September 17 Thursday, September 18 6:00 PM 8:00 PM UC Personal Statement Workshops WHEN: Monday, September 22 Tuesday September 23 Wednesday, September 24 6:00 PM 8:00 PM WHERE: UC Merced Center, Fresno 550 East Shaw Avenue (Located across from Fashion Fair Mall) To register: c.ucm.edu/ucworkshop mmartinezmadrigal@ucmerced.edu or (661) 578-3290 Applications online Filing period is 10/1 11/30 (complete as soon as possible). Application Fee $55.00 per campus University Open House (check specific campus websites for dates and times) Thursday, October 2nd 6:00 PM in the LIBRARY 6
School relations representatives: Bi-Weekly visits in Counseling Center beginning on Friday, Sept. 5th Online Application workshop for Willow International and FCC on Friday, October 10 th (through Gov t/econ classes) October 16, 2014 at 8:00am Opening of online orientation. English Placement Test: January 28, and 29 April 15, 2015 Deadline for students to meet all matriculation requirements. Orientation: CNHS campus in spring (TBA) Registration-to-Go On-line takes place: April 28, 29, 30, and May 1. Meet representative from various universities. Check the CNHS bulletin, Naviance e-mails, or Counseling Center for scheduled visits. Continue to check your Naviance account for additional college visits throughout the year. Sign up in the Counseling Center. Please refer to the September college visitation calendar in your PowerPoint handout for the most current visitation dates. All college visitations will be held during the lunch period. For more information on college visitations please contact the Counseling Office - 327-5056 September 10 College Night Fresno Convention Center 6:00 9:00 PM September 23 Christian College Night Buchanan High School 6:00 9:00 PM September 30 Exploring College Options Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Penn, and Stanford Fresno Hotel & Conference Center 7:30 PM Register @ www.exploringcollegeoptions.org 7
Military recruiters available during school year for Air Force, Army, Marines, Navy, and National Guard. Contact Sean Ford for recruiters phone numbers. ASVAB, December 12, 2014, Free. For Juniors and Seniors. Military entrance test. Interest, aptitude, career exploration. Sign up in the Counseling Center Graduate from high school. Pass 16 core classes for Division 1. Meet core GPA/Test score index (min 2.0 GPA with 1010 SAT Reasoning (critical reading/math only), or 86 ACT sum Seniors should register now online if not done already. See Dr. Center for a transcript release form or for additional questions 327-5056. F = Fill out a FAFSA. A = Anyone can receive financial aid. C = Communication is critical. T = Types of financial aid. S = Sources of financial aid. 8
FAFSA (www.fafsa.ed.gov) FAFSA workshop at CNHS on January 12, 2015, 6:00 PM, Library Lecture Hall CAL Grant deadline March 2, 2015 Clovis North will submit CAL Grant GPA verification for all CNHS Seniors. CSS Profile U.S. Department of Education: www.studentaid.ed.gov California State Aid Commission: www.csac.ca.gov Edfund: www.edfund.org Check Counseling Center, CNEC Website, and Naviance monthly for Bronco Scholarship Bulletin beginning October 2014 CNHS Scholarship Portfolio deadline is December 5, 2014 Scholarship search site www.fastweb.com Scholarship Award Night: May 27, 2015. 9
September 10,11 and 17, 18: through Gov/Econ class David Castle Activities Director Thanks for Coming Best of luck to you during the 2014-2015 school year! The CNHS Counseling Staff 10