Senior Year - Making it Happen DVHS Counselors Senior Parent Night Presentation

Today’s Agenda AUSD Graduation requirements College systems A-G requirements NCAA SAT/ACT Financial Aid – The importance of the FAFSA Important Dates Other options Resources Questions

AUSD Graduation Requirements 220 Credits to graduate from Antioch Unified School District English 40 Credits Mathematics 30 Credits (including Algebra I) Social Science 30 Credits Science 20 Credits (Life Science and Physical Science) Physical Education 20 Credits Fine Arts or Foreign Language 10 Credits Health 5 Credits Electives 65 Credits

Systems of Higher Education California and Out of State Community College 4 Year Universities / Colleges Out of State Universities *WUE Community Colleges CSU’S UC’S Private California Colleges Private and Public Out of State Colleges Historically Black Colleges And Universities

California Community Colleges First Year is FREE!!! NUMBER OF CAMPUSES: 113 REQUIREMENTS: Be 18 Years Old Apply Register WHAT THEY OFFER: Transfer Options: UC / CSU / Other Vocational Training Basic Education WEBSITE: www.cccapply.org

California State University NUMBER OF CAMPUSES: 23 REQUIREMENTS: A-G Requirements 2.0 GPA or Higher (competitive 2.5 or higher) SAT Reasoning or ACT Exam WHAT THEY OFFER: Bachelor’s Degrees Master’s Degrees Rich cultural experience WEBSITE: https://www2.calstate.edu/apply

University of California NUMBER OF CAMPUSES: 10 – Only 9 Open to Freshmen REQUIREMENTS: A-G Requirements 3.0 GPA or Higher SAT Reasoning or ACT Exam Extracurricular Activites/Involvement Personal Statement (Essay) WHAT THEY OFFER: Bachelor’s Degree Master’s Degrees – Law Degree’s Medical Degrees – Doctoral Degrees WEBSITE: www.universityofcalifornia.edu

Private & Independent Colleges NUMBER OF CAMPUSES: 76 REQUIREMENTS: Will Vary by Campus Most will Require A-G Requirements Most will Require SAT or ACT WHAT THEY OFFER: Bachelor’s Degrees Master’s Degrees – Professional Degrees Medical Degrees – Doctoral Degrees WEBSITE: www.aiccumentor.org

HBCU’s – Historically Black Colleges and Universities NUMBER OF CAMPUSES: HBCUs offer all students, regardless of race, an opportunity to develop their skills and talents. These institutions train young people who go on to serve domestically and internationally in the professions as entrepreneurs and in the public and private sectors. 107 REQUIREMENTS: Will Vary by Campus Most will Require A-G Requirements Most will Require SAT or ACT WHAT THEY OFFER: Bachelor’s Degrees Master’s Degrees – Professional Degrees Medical Degrees – Doctoral Degrees WEBSITE: www.ucangotocollege.org

What are the A-G requirements? Classes that students must complete by the end of high school to be eligible to attend a university in California California State Universities Universities of California There is a minimum of 15 classes which students must take to meet the a-g requirements For UC consideration, 11 of these courses must be completed by the end of 11th grade.

A-G Requirements What you need to get into a University in California . . . Letter Area/Subject Years Required Years Recommended History/Social Sciences 2 years English 4 years Math (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II) 3 years Laboratory Sciences (Biology & Chemistry) Language Other Than English Visual and Performing Arts 1 year College-Preparatory Electives a b c d e f g

NCAA Eligibility Athletes! Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center to play college sports There are 16 core courses that you must take in order to be eligible to play Division I or Division II sports Register online at www.eligibilitycenter.org

NCAA Requirements www.ncaa.org

VS. SAT Three Parts: Scores range from 200 to 800 points Reading Writing Mathematics Scores range from 200 to 800 points “Reasoning” based questions Cost: $64.50 Five Parts: English Mathematics Reading Science Reasoning Writing (Optional) Writing Section is mandatory for UC Campuses Scores range from 1 to 36 Cost w/out Writing: $46 Cost w/ Writing: $62.50

Understanding the Cost of College First year FREE!!

What is the FAFSA and WHY What is the FAFSA and WHY? FAFSA stands for – Free Application for Federal Student Aid 5 REASONS You Should Fill Out the FAFSA IT’S FREE. The FAFSA doesn’t cost anything to complete IT’S EASY. The application has been majorly simplified over the past few years – and there are helpful pointers throughout. IT’S FAST. It takes most students just 23 minutes to complete the FAFSA: less time than it would to watch your favorite show. YOU PROBABLY QUALIFY More people qualify for federal student aid than you think – chances are, you’re leaving money on the table by not applying. IT MAY BE REQUIRED Many states, schools and private scholarships require you to submit the FAFSA before they’ll consider you for any financial aid. NOW THAT YOU HAVE THE FACTS – SHARE THEM AND THEN HEAD TO FAFSA.GOV TO GET IT DONE.

Free money based on specific requirements or criteria Main Types: 1. On Campus 2. National 3. Local (High School) 4 SCHOLARSHIPS

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SENIOR PROFILE Need a Letter of Recommendation for college applications or scholarships? Download the SENIOR PROFILE and fill it out with your information. Give copies to your counselor, teachers or employers to write you letter of recommendation!

Important Dates and Deadlines September 11th HBCU College Fair 9:00-12:00 October 1st FAFSA Opens October 1st UC/CSU Application Opens for Submission October 18th AUSD College and Career Fair at DVHS 5:30-8:30pm November 30th Deadline to submit UC/CSU application March 2nd Deadline to submit the FAFSA and Cal Grant

Questions? Now it’s time for the questions that you have been hoping to ask.