Murrieta Valley High School Senior Parent Night – Class of 2012 “You Matter…We Care!”

Mrs. Lorie Coleman, Asst. Principal Mrs. Diane Wadlington, Senior Secretary Counselors: Mr. Fravel A – C Mrs. JulianD – G Mrs. KayrellH – Me; AVID & I.B. Mr. VandenburghMi – R Mr. LockwoodS - Z

 English40 credits  Math30 credits  Science (physical and life)30 credits  Social Science30 credits  Visual/Performing Art10 credits  Foreign Language10 credits  P.E.20 credits  Health 5 credits  ICT Careers 5 credits  Electives70 credits  Total Credits Required 250 credits  40 Hours Community Service  Pass both parts of California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)

 CSU’S  Apply online:  Apply October 1 st – November 30 th (Don’t wait until Thanksgiving!)  Cost to apply is $55.00  CSU Application Workshops are available Oct. 11 th 1 – 3 p.m. Oct. 12 th 1 – 3 p.m. Students may sign up to attend in the Counseling Office. Space is limited!

 UC’s  Apply online:  Apply November 1 st – November 30 th (Website opens Oct. 1 st, but can’t submit until November 1)  Cost to apply is $70.00  Application Overview given by a UC Admissions Counselor Oct. 31 st during 3 rd per.  UC Application workshops available November 2 nd 1 – 3 p.m. November 3 rd 1 – 3 p.m. Students may sign up for all 3 events in the Counseling Office.

 CSU’s: SAT Reasoning Test: Nov. 5 or Dec. 3 OR ACT: Oct. 22 or Dec. 10  UC’s: SAT Reasoning Test, or ACT Plus Writing Note: UC’s no longer require the SAT Subject Tests for Admission; however, some majors recommend them.

 Application periods and entrance requirements vary for each school.  Students should check individual school websites for application procedures and timelines.  Most schools accept SAT or ACT.  Application fees will vary.  Tuition and overall costs will vary – be aware of out-of state tuition and/or residency requirements.  WUE: Western Undergrad Exchange enables eligible CA students to attend schools in other Western states at a reduced tuition rate. ASU, NAU, UNLV, U of Utah, Boise State, U of Oregon are just a few examples.

1/1 – 3/2 Apply for Financial Aid by completing the FAFSA. 10/10 “Making Financial Planning Count” presentation in the PAC 6 p.m. 1/11Need help with the FAFSA? Two workshops available in our computer lab: one at 2:45 p.m. and another at 5:00 p.m. 1/1 – 5/1Respond to any request for additional info from your schools 3/1 – 3/31Admission Notifications sent 3/1 – 5/30Financial Aid Packages Sent 5/1Intent to Register (SIR) deposit due 4/1 – 8/1Housing, testing, orientation, and registration activities at your school College Begins! Best Wishes!

 Application period is in the Spring  No SAT/ACT’s required. CCC’s have their own placement tests.  MSJC will be on MV campus frequently this year to talk to prospective students.  Application workshops will be held at MV on March 27 th and on May 1 st and 17 th. Students may sign-up in the Counseling Office.

 Maintain good grades. Do not jeopardize your graduation and/or college acceptance. No D’s or F’s!  Maintain good attendance! Senioritis is the “Killer of Opportunity!”  Check ABI regularly and communicate with teachers.  Grad Faire – October 13 th !  Senior Contract – You signed it - Abide by it!  Study Hard, Have Fun & Finish Strong!