9th Grade College Guidance 2017-2018 Ms. Rowley Beverly Hills High School

Agenda Exploration and Setting a Solid Foundation College Admissions Requirements and What you can do NOW Naviance Goal Setting Strengths Explorer

Exploration Exploring your interests Naviance (Strengths Explorer, Goals, Learning Style Inventory) Clubs/Activities, sports, Journalism, Career Tech Ed classes, volunteering Courses and subject areas Exploring your learning style, study habits and time management We all learn differently…take notes of when you do your best…when was the last time you were under pressure or had a test and you preformed well? Why? What did you do to prepare?

Ways to get involved School related: ASB, yearbook, journalism, sports, music, theater, clubs, academic decathlon, robotics, etc Community service Work experience, paid or unpaid Career Tech Ed Pathways Internships, paid or unpaid Summer programs and activities Remember… Quality over quantity Take LEADERSHIP roles Plan summer activities wisely- do SOMETHING Start your resume now (Naviance)

Setting a Solid Foundation Grades matter Performance in College Prep courses (A-G) Your transcript tells a story (classes you take, levels you reach, advanced coursework you add, balancing course loads to achieve your personal best) In the classroom Advocating, doing our best, finding our strengths, targeting weaknesses Peer-tutoring, after-school tutoring, Kahn Academy Your Schedule Choosing a schedule that challenges you, yet supports you

Setting a Solid Foundation Simple steps to Organizing and Staying on Top Create a calendar Iphone, paper, online, in a binder, etc. Write out all assignments What’s due first, pencil in free time Studying Tips/Advice Mindfulness and self-care What’s your debrief and break?

Post secondary options 4 year in-state (public, private) 4 year out-of-state 2 year (Associate’s and/or transfer) Technical/trade Work Gap year Lots of options, keep your doors open!

Did you know that there are over 3,000 colleges in the United States alone? And on average colleges accepts 66% of its applicants? Take the next four years to explore!

What Colleges Look For Academic Character Personal GPA Grades, strength of curriculum in your college prep courses (A-G) SAT/ACT (subject tests if required/recommended) Character Extracurricular activities How you spend your time out of high school Letters of Recommendation Who you are and who you want to be Personal Background information

Subject/A-G Requirements (a) History/Social Science: 2 years (3 years for BHHS) (b) English: 4 years (c) Math: 3 years (4 years recommended) (d) Lab Science: 2 years (3-4 years recommended) (e) Language other than English: 2 years of same language (3-4 years recommended) (f) Visual and Performing Arts: 1 year of same genre (g) College prep elective: 1 year = 15 units

College Admission Prep Do well in classes and build a mindful schedule Explore and build on your extracurricular activities Take PSAT in Sophomore & Junior year Take official SAT/ACT in Junior year Consider subject tests Explore colleges and programs throughout!

What you can do NOW Do well in your classes: #1 goal Your transcript (grades and coursework) is the most important factor in admission decisions Nothing replaces Learn how to study and improve time management skills Learn how to use resources and support services Get connected to College Center: emails via Jupiter Grades, like on Facebook, subscribe to Ms. Rowley’s Blog Attend College Monday Workshops Explore interests and careers; get to know yourself! Get involved in extracurricular activities Get familiar with Naviance Family Connection

College Exploration Senior year is a ways away, so why not have fun and explore! College Monday Workshops Ms. Rowley’s Emails NACAC College Fair, April 26, 2018, Pasadena Convention Center Online www.collegexpress.com, www.youvisit.com, Ms. Rowley’s Email, www.collegecounselorrowley.com, https://www.raise.me/

Naviance Log into Naviance StrengthsExplorer http://bhhs.bhusd.org/ = click on College Center and Naviance Username: 5 digit ID# Password: student StrengthsExplorer Click on the “About Me” tab, click on “StrenghtsExplorer” and begin After the survey click on “View Full Report” and/or “See Related Pathways” When finished go to “SuperMatch College Search” under “Colleges”

Thank You! The College Center is ALWAYS a resource. Stop by, say hi, explore new things and don’t be afraid to try! www.collegecounselorrowley.com Facebook: Beverly Hills HS College Center