SENIOR CLASS PRESENTATIONS Class of 2015 If you can imagine it, you can achieve it; if you can dream it, you can become it. -William Arthur Ward

SENIOR YEAR THE BIG 3 1. Graduation 2. College Applications  Community College  CSU  UC  Private 3. Financial Aid

JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (1) Earn a total of 225 credits (2) Pass specific subject requirements (3) Pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)

GRADUATION CREDIT REQUIREMENTS Seniors in good academic standing have 180 credits to date Minimum number of credits required for senior status is 165 Letters will be mailed home in September to seniors not on track for graduation Call counselor to schedule appointment

OPPORTUNITIES TO MAKE UP CREDIT OR SUBJECT DEFICIENCIES APEX classes after school Concurrent enrollment at a community college Fall classes started Spring schedule will be available in November

CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL EXIT EXAM (CAHSEE) Test dates for Seniors October 7 th (English) & October 8 th (Math) November 4 th (English) & November 5 th (Math) March 17 th (English) & March 18 th (Math) Tutoring is available for the CAHSEE through CEI’s after school CAHSEE Prep Course, M-F from 3:15-5:15 p.m. in Rm. B119. Students who do not pass the CAHSEE, but meet all other graduation requirements will receive a Certificate of Completion instead of a high school diploma.

THE SENIOR STUDENT Beware of SENIORITIS! See teachers immediately for help No FAILING GRADES Progress Report Dates Fall SemesterSpring Semester September 26February 13 November 7April 3 December 19 May 29

THE UNDECIDED STUDENT Use Naviance Family Connection to research college and career options Attend local college fairs Attend college information sessions at Jefferson High School and in local community Visit college campuses and take a tour Volunteer in area of interest

NORTHERN PENINSULA COLLEGE FAIR SERRAMONTE MALL OCTOBER 8 th 5:00-7:00 PM

COMMUNITY COLLEGE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS High school diploma or equivalent 18 years of age or older Reasons to Consider An excellent value- $46/unit Transfer Agreements (see college website for specific transfer agreements) Job skills for a career

APPLYING TO COMMUNITY COLLEGES in SAN MATEO COUNTY Apply March 2015 Attend Application Workshop at Jefferson March 3 rd - CSM Application Workshop March 4 th - Skyline College Application Workshop Process for Applying (1) Complete the online application (2) Take English and math placement tests (3) Attend Orientation (4) Meet with a college counselor (5) Register for classes and pay fees Participate in Priority Enrollment Programs (PEP)

PROGRAMS REQUIRING SPECIAL APPLICATIONS Canada College Radiologic Technology: College of San Mateo Cosmetology: Nursing: Skyline College Automotive Technology: Cosmetology: Respiratory Therapy: Surgical Technology:

COMMUNITY COLLEGE TIPS Research special degree/certificate programs Research transfer services/transfer agreements  Most Community Colleges have transfer agreements with all UC Campuses except UCLA and Berkeley Schedule a campus tour Attend informational sessions and open houses

APPLYING TO 4 YEAR COLLEGES Apply to 6-9 colleges Apply broadly  3 safety schools  3 mid range schools  3 reach schools Consider also applying to a Community College

CSU & UC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Subject Requirements (“a-g”) Testing Requirements (SAT or ACT) GPA Requirement (2.0 for CSU, 3.0 for UC) UC schools will use comprehensive review to admit students Refer to 12 th Grade Student Services brochure

AM I ELGIBLE FOR CSU? Eligibility Index UC GPA x SAT Critical Reading + SAT Math = Applicant’s Eligibility Index OR UC GPA x (ACT Composite Score) = Applicant’s Eligibility Index Must have a minimum college GPA of a 2.0 Students must have a minimum eligibility index of 2900 for admission to a CSU using SAT scores, or a minimum of 694 using ACT scores. Students must have above the minimum for impacted campuses

APPLY TO CSU Apply online at Filing Period: October 1 st - November 30 th Fee: $55 per campus (CSU will waive application fees for up to 4 campuses to qualified students) CSU Application Workshop Jefferson High School October 15 th Little Theatre 3:15 p.m.

AM I ELGIBLE FOR UC? Must have a minimum college GPA of a 3.0 Use Admissions Calculator University of California Admissions Freshmen California Residents Admissions Calculator residents/admissions-index/

APPLY TO UC Apply online Personal Statement Required Filing Period: August 1 st -November 30 th,  submit starting November 1 st Fees: $70 per campus (UC will waive application fees for up to 4 campuses for qualified students) UC Application Workshop Jefferson High School October 22 nd Little Theatre 3:15 p.m.

SENIOR YEAR SAT & ACT TESTING All SAT and ACT tests must be completed by December of Senior year Impacted CSU campuses prefer that students complete testing by October test dates Students must send scores directly from testing agency to colleges- use 3594 for CSU, choose at least 1 UC Campus Student athletes must also send scores to the NCAA Clearinghouse CSU’s will use highest SAT Critical Reading & Math Scores or ACT score from multiple sittings UC’s will use highest combined SAT or ACT with Writing score from a single sitting

SAT & ACT TEST DATES SAT Test DateRegistration Deadline October 11 th September 12 th November 8 th October 9 th December 6 th November 6 th ACT Test DateRegistration Deadline October 25 th September 19th December 13 th November 7 th Fee waivers available for students on the subsidized lunch program, see counselor

PRIVATE COLLEGE ELIGIBILITY Admission criteria varies (research individual school) Subject requirements for admission is similar to CSU & UC Most require SAT & ACT scores Personal statement/Essay Letters of Recommendation

APPLYING TO PRIVATE COLLEGES Private colleges use their own application for admission or the Common Application For a listing of the private colleges that use the Common Application: Check with college to determine if supplemental forms are required Make note of application deadlines- will vary by college Application Fees vary by college Personal statement/essay usually required Letters of Recommendations usually required

STUDENT ATHLETES If you are planning to play sports at a Division I or Division II college, you must register with the NCAA Clearinghouse ASAP FEE: $75 Fee waivers available to students on the subsidized lunch program, please see VPG Make contact with coach at college campus to make sure you are on track

COLLEGE HOUSING Apply for Housing EARLY!! (Check for Housing Application Deadline NOW) FAILURE TO MEET DEADLINE = NO HOUSING Check Housing Policy * Many colleges require that freshmen to live on campus * Not all colleges guarantee housing for freshmen

APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS On the job training Most programs are 3-5 years in length Starting wages $9-$14/hour; $35/hour and up once journeyman status is reached Requirements 18 years old High school diploma or equivalent Pass qualifying test and interview Complete required prerequisite classes

UNITED STATES MILITARY Air force Requirements Army * 17 years old Coast Guard * U.S. citizen/green card Marines * High school diploma Navy

FINANCIAL AID ALL students should apply for financial aid regardless of whether or not they think they will qualify Students must file 2 forms (1) Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) OR California Dream Act Application (not a citizen or eligible noncitizen) (2) Cal Grant GPA verification form FILING PERIOD January 1 st - March 2 nd Many Private Colleges require CSS Profile (check deadlines)

SCHOLARSHIPS Students should apply for scholarships when completing college applications Contact college financial aid office and inquire about scholarships/grants/special programs Presidential Scholars EOP Program Scholarship list available in Naviance and College & Career Center

FINANCIAL AID TAKE ACTION Create a pin number for FAFSA and SAVE View FAFSA on the Web Worksheet/FAFSA4caster SAVE THE DATE November 6 th -Fall Financial Aid Night Jefferson, Little Theatre, 6:30 p.m. February 2 nd - Cash for College Night Jefferson, Little Theatre, 5:30 -7 p.m.

NEXT STEPS Check-in with Ms. Biagini for Graduation Questions College application help available from Ms. Biagini or College & Career Center Sign up for College Application Workshops Apply for scholarships starting now

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