Juniors: Preparing for Graduation and College Applications Class of 2017!

HS Graduation Requirements English – 4 years Math – 3 years (Intermediate Algebra or Integrated Math 3)) Science – 3 years (Including Biology and either Physics or Chemistry) Social Science – 3 years (World History/AP Euro; US; Gov/Econ) PE – 2 years and Fitness Gram Foreign Language – 2 years of same language Fine Art – 1 year Remaining 44 credits must be earned by completing electives. 2.0 GPA

A-G Requirements: Applying to 4 year Colleges A – History/Social Science: 3 Years B – English: 4 Years C – Math: 3 Years - 4 Recommended D – Lab Science: 2 Years - 3 Recommended E – Foreign Language: 2 Years - 3 Recommended F – VAPA (Fine Art): 1 Year G – College Prep Elective: 1 Year ** Colleges do not accept grades of a D or F.

Athletics New System Optional PE Athletics elective next year

SBAC Testing This Year Standardized testing this year. Math and English results in the end may exempt students from having to take Math and English placement exams for colleges. (EAP results) You must “Release” your scores so that the colleges may access your results.

College Selection: The Strategy Reach Schools Dream 0-20% chance of acceptance Match Schools Realistic 70-80% chance of acceptance Safety Schools 100% chance of acceptance

California State University System (CSU) 23 campuses A-G subject requirements GPA: grades 10-11 only Min. GPA 2.0, BUT rec. GPA 3.0 SAT + writing or ACT + writing No letters or transcripts Application window: Oct. 1st to Nov. 30th www.csumentor.edu

University of California System (UC) 10 campuses A-G subject requirements GPA: grades 10-11 only Minimum GPA 3.0 SAT + writing or ACT + writing No letters or transcripts Essay required Application open: August 1st Submit: November 1 - 30th www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions

Private & Out of State Universities Admission requirements vary by institution, but most follow similar UC/CSU guidelines in terms of subject requirements and test requirements. Check individual campus websites to determine admission requirements! GPA: grades 9- 12th (Fall semester) SAT & ACT Essay/Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Extracurricular Activities Deadlines vary greatly; be sure to adhere to each school’s policies!!!

College Application Choices Early Decision - Binding (Should clearly be applicant’s 1st choice) Early Action – Non-Binding May apply to more than one school Must decide by May 1st Regular Decision Rolling – Can apply anytime, notified several weeks after applying

Community and Junior Colleges There are 123 California Community Colleges Transfer to a 4 year is generally easier than for freshman Affordable, convenient, small class sizes. Associates degrees, select Bachelors degrees, and certifications offered Transfer requirements: Private – some after 1 year Public – must have completed 60 units (approx. 2 yrs)

College Entrance Exams SAT Reasoning Test ACT Last testing this spring is June September – December SAT Subject Tests are not required, but recommended Should consider adding the essay Want to see if your college requires these? More schools are becoming test optional each year http://www.fairtest.org/university/optional

Essays – Personal Statement UC - 4 Personal Insight Questions (short essays) Common Application – 1 essay, plus supplements Private Schools - check website Out of State Schools - check website Start over the summer!!!! Revise, revise, revise!

Letters of Recommendation 2 teachers and 1 counselor Ask teachers NOW, counselor in fall. Counselor Recommendation Provide: Resume, Essay, Student/Parent Input Questions on Naviance under “about me” Teacher Recommendation Provide: Transcript, Resume, and whatever else they request from you.

LJHS Protocol- Transcript Requests 1ST - Turn in Authorization Form!!! Senior year… 2nd - Complete Paper Transcript Form and see the registrar IN PERSON

The “To Do List” this Spring… Create a list of potential schools (Safety, Match, Reach) Research and narrow the list to 6-8 schools Make an Appointment with your Counselor Complete your Resume and Counselor Recommendation Questions on Naviance (in the ‘About Me’ section) Ask Teachers for Letters of Recommendation Take the SAT or ACT

Summer Plans… Start your essays!!!!!! Remediate all D’s and F’s!!! Colleges consider how you spend your free time and summers Many colleges offer summer learning experiences Internships Part-time jobs Additional service hours Start your essays!!!!!! …Don’t just sit on the beach taking in rays!

Naviance 1) Update your profile: “about me”  “profile”  email address

Naviance Scattergrams/Research Colleges I am Thinking About Add all schools here first Colleges Applying To Specify Early or Regular application Teacher Recommendations Request on Naviance AFTER asking the teacher Resume Input Questions for Counselor Recommendations Student/Parent

Questions? Counselors: A – Er Mr. Castro Es – Lh Ms. Karoczkai Li – Rod Mrs. Holly Roe – Z Mrs. Salehi Sign up on our door for an appointment!!!