1. Riverside Preparatory
Junior to Senior Transition, Graduation Requirements and Beyond……2014 Seniors!!!

2. RP Staff, Student & Parent Responsibilities
We, as a staff, are here to assist and guide you and your student to their senior graduation and college admission
Students are responsible for maintaining good grades, researching & applying for colleges, scholarships, registering for the SAT/ACT, etc
Parents are responsible to ensure students remain on track with grades and to prepare their students for life after high school (i.e., see above)
As a staff we cannot complete college applications, SAT/ACT registration, financial aid. All of these contain personal information that our staff should not have access to or knowledge of regarding our parents and students
#1 & #2 college complaints: students are not ready academically (RP’s job) and students are not independent, have no initiative and rely on parents to handle everything (your job)

3. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
English credits
Mathematics credits
Science credits
Social Studies credits
Visual/Performing Art 10 credits
Foreign Language credits
P.E credits
Senior Project credits
Electives credits
TOTAL 230 CREDITS

4. Additional Grad Requirements
Pass both sections of the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) Math and Language Arts
Note: If all graduation requirements are met but student has not passed the CAHSEE, a certificate of completion will be issued
If a senior is taking a full day schedule they will be required to take both a Math and Science class.

5. RPHS Advanced Placement Classes (6)
AP English Language AP English Literature/Comp
AP Calculus AB/BC AP World History
AP Biology AP United States History
Exam fee of $89 due in mid-March. If the exam is not taken, student will not receive weighted credit on their high school transcript. Student and parent are required to sign an AP contract with their AP teacher.
College Subject Credit
College Elective Credit
College Placement Exams Waived
For successful completion of Advanced Placement exams with a score of: 3, 4, or 5

6. Concurrent Enrollment
CRITERIA FOR CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT
The concurrent enrollment process is the responsibility of the parent and student. When a student enrolls at a community college, they become a student of the college and are entitled to all college services, such as: academic counseling, college guidance, financial aid, etc. VVC and BCC have a full staff of college counselors who can meet and assist with the class selection and answer any questions you may have about their program.
Steps to Enrollment (visit VVC/BCC websites: (
Application for admission
Orientation and Assessment
Principal/Counselor authorization
Submit documentation to admissions and records
Register for classes
Pay fees
Finally……
Once steps 1 and 2 have been completed, please leave all necessary forms (including completely filled out concurrent enrollment form and assessment results) with Mrs. Craft. Mrs. Sanchez will review the application request and meet with student to discuss the enrollment.
Please note: Mrs. Sanchez cannot advise on college classes. If you have questions regarding VVC/BCC classes and schedules, you will need to meet with a VVC/BCC counselor to discuss your concerns.

7. What is the NCAA Clearinghouse?
Ensures the academic eligibility of student athletes in division I and Division II.
All Division I & II athletes must go through the Clearinghouse in order to play in college.
Division I: range of eligibility requirements for both core GPA and SAT or ACT scores (combined).
Division II: core GPA must be 2.0+, SAT 820+.

8. A-G Requirements- CA only CSU and UC Eligibility
History World (1 yr) and American/Gov (1yr)
English 4 years
Math 3 years (through Alg II/Trig)
Science years from Bio/Chem/Physics
Foreign Language 2 years same language
Visual Performing Art 1 year-long course
Elective 1 year academic elective
**a_g only for CA schools. Out of state colleges have different admission requirements**

9. College Entrance Exam - ACT
ACT Exam (CSU or UC)
Preferred test of Cal State Pomona and Cal State San Luis Obispo
4 subject tests:
English, Reading, Science, Math
36 Highest score with a composite score of the average all 4 exams
Optional writing exam

10. College Entrance Exam-SAT
SAT Reasoning Exam (UC/CSU)
Three Subjects: Reading Writing Math
800 Highest Score per subject X 3 = 2400
(Taken late spring or summer of 11th grade year)
* *CSU does not calculate the writing test score into eligibility
Must be completed by December of Senior Year!

11. Reach, Target and Safety Colleges
Reach College
For a school you’ve dreamed of attending, even if it is selective and you may not meet all the requirements for admission. With a little luck – who knows? The only risk is a rejection and the cost of an application fee.
Target College
Review several schools whose admission requirements seem to match your qualifications well. You stand a good chance of being accepted, although it may not be a “sure thing.”
Safety College
Have at least one school on your list that you know will accept you, no matter what, in case your other choices don’t work out for you. This is a school you would still be very happy to attend.

12. Application Dates www.csumentor.edu
CSU October 1 - November 30
UC November 1 – November 30

13. Yearly Expense of Colleges
Community
CSU UC
Fees/Tuition
$ 480
$ 3,476
$ 9,100
Book/Supplies
$ 1,422
$ 1,351
$ 1,500
Boarding
$ 9,042
$ 12,200
Personal/trans.
$ 3,325
$ 2,500
Total
$1,902
$ 17,194
$ 25,300

14. California State Universities 23 Campuses
Bakersfield Monterey Bay
Channel Islands Northridge
Chico Polytechnic Pomona
Dominguez Hills Sacramento
East Bay San Bernardino
Fresno San Diego
Fullerton San Francisco
Humboldt San Jose
Long Beach San Luis Obispo
Los Angeles San Marcos
Maritime Academy Sonoma
Stanislaus

16. California State University
Minimum 2.0 GPA - Calculated A-G courses grade
4 years of English
3 years Math (Alg I, Geometry, Algebra II)
2 years of History (World/American)
1 year of Life Science (Biology)
1 year of Physical Science (Chemistry or Physics)
2 years Foreign Language (same language)
1 year Visual/Performing Arts (yearlong, same discipline)
1 year Academic Elective
SAT I Reasoning Exam (reading and math) or ACT Exam (with essay)
Minimum requirements checked first then GPA considered

17. University of California 10 Campuses
UC Berkeley
UC Davis
UC Irvine
UC Los Angeles
UC Merced
UC Riverside
UC Santa Barbara
UC Santa Cruz
UC San Diego
UC San Francisco

19. University of California
Minimum 3.0 GPA - Calculated A-G courses grade
4 years of English
3 years (4 preferred) of Math (Alg. I/Geometry/Alg II)
2 years of History (World/American/Gov)
2 years (3 preferred) from the areas of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
2 years Foreign Language (same language, 3 years preferred)
1 year VPA ( year-long, same discipline)
1 year of Academic Elective (g elective)
SAT I Reasoning and two SAT II Single Subject exams required or the ACT (must include writing exam). Note: SAT II single subject exams will not be required for Fall 2012 and thereafter.
Personal Statement as part of application process
UC’s expect rigor and vary in selection criteria
Personal statement important !!!

20. Financial Aid- What Do I need to do?
Apply for a PIN online
Submit a FAFSA online
Submit a Cal Grant GPA form
January 1, March 2, 2014
Go online and look for scholarships and grants…then…APPLY!

21. FAFSA & Cal Grant FAFSA CAL Grant
It is extremely important to complete
It is the basis for all financial aid awards and offerings
It is a free application and on-line help is free as well
If you are being asked for money, you’re not at the correct website!
The FAFSA has a guided, straight forward application process; however, if this is your first-time accessing the website it can be a bit intimidating so it is a good idea to complete a practice worksheet before submitting the FAFSA.
The FAFSA Worksheet will help you for the January online FAFSA application
CAL Grant
Cal Grants are free money for college that is awarded to students who meet eligibility, income and academic requirements.  The money can be used to attend any California Community College, Cal State University, University of California, private college, and most career technical or vocational schools.  The best thing of all, the money does not have to be paid back!
With a Cal Grant, you can get up to $9,700 a year to pay for college expenses at any qualifying California college, university or career or technical school in California.
A Cal Grant verification report can be downloaded from the website. Students need to complete the form and bring it to Mrs. Pfenning for verification.
Depending on which Cal Grant you get, the money can be used for tuition, room and board and books.
Step One:
Complete and submit the FAFSA by March 2nd 2014.
Step Two :
File a school certified GPA with the California Student
Aid Commission by March 2nd 2014.

22. Senior Time Table September
Register for the SATs and/or SAT subject tests, and/or ACTs.
Register at NCAA Clearinghouse for Division I & II Athletics: (
Narrow down college choices to top 5- visit those colleges if possible
Research colleges, scholarships & grants
Visit Riverside Prep website for senior information
Pay all fees owed to Riverside Prep

23. Senior Time Table October-November Take SAT and/or ACT if needed
Decide on top college choices
CSU application period is October to November
UC application period is November
Private colleges application period varies
Ask teachers/staff for recommendations.
Research scholarships and grants
Attend college open houses

24. Senior Time Table December-January Last month to take SAT/ACT
Register for FAFSA Pin (
Complete FAFSA form (
Send mid-year grades to colleges (if requested)
Continue looking for scholarships
Keep strong in academic course work
Pay all fees owed to Riverside Prep

25. Senior Time Table February-March
Remember the importance of 2nd semester grades!!
Submit FAFSA by March 2nd!!!
Cal Grant Verification due by March 2nd!!!
(separate from the FAFSA and must by completed by Mrs. Pfenning).
Pay for AP exams (if registered for AP courses).

26. Senior Time Table April, May and June
Review your college responses and aid offers.
Make final decision on where to attend.
Send deposit by mid-May (most colleges)
Pay all fees owed to Riverside Prep
AP Exams (if registered)
Avoid senioritis- finish strong with grades
Scholarships and Grant research
Graduation!!!

27. 2013 Senior College Acceptances!!
University of California:
UCLA
UC Riverside ($10,000 Chancellor Scholarship), Honors program
UC San Diego
UC Irvine, Honors program
UC Santa Cruz
Cal State Universities:
Cal State Bakersfield
Cal State San Bernardino
Cal State LA Cal State Long Beach,
San Diego State University
Cal State Northridge
Cal State Humboldt
Cal Poly Pomona (Civil and Chemical Engineering majors)
Cal State Fresno
Cal State San Marcos
Cal State Maritime
Private Universities:
University of the Pacific and Whittier College
Out of State:
Ivy League:
Harvard (waitlist)
BYU Idaho
University of Colorado
Indiana State University
Oregon State
Louisiana State
Northern Arizona University
Southern Utah University ($10,500 Scholarship)

28. Wrap Up List Discuss your final college choices with your parents.
Make a calendar with deadlines for admission, financial aid and scholarships.
Give recommendation forms to teachers and staff.
Make copies of all applications you have sent out for your records.
Continue to focus on grades
Fill out the FAFSA
Follow up with colleges make sure they received your application and have submitted all requirements.
NOTE: Male Students: You must register for selective service on your 18th birthday to be eligible for federal and state financial aid.
Watch the mail for acceptance letters btw March 1 and April 1 and look out for information on Financial aid btw April 1 and May 1
Make your final decision and notify all schools of your intent by May 1. Request that your counselor send a final transcript to your chosen college by June.
Be sure you received your FAFSA acknowledgement.
Complete any follow up paperwork for the college of your choice.
If applicable apply for a Stafford Loan.
Receive orientation schedule from your college.
Get residence hall assignment from your college.
Obtain course scheduling and cost information from your college.