September 11, 3:15 Mrs. Romeril

 addresses for communication  Transcript review – grad/A-G requirements  Graduation pathways  College pathways  College entrance tests (SAT, ACT)  Senior Year Tips  Helpful Websites

 addresses needed for:  Scholarship opportunities  Freshman news  Counseling help

 A-G Requirements: Must meet in order to go to a UC or CSU  Cumulative 3.0 or higher on all A-G coursework  No D’s (unless you have retaken the course)  Meet all A-G Requirements  Depth of study

 4 years English  3 years Math including Algebra 1, Geometry, and 3 rd year of Math  3 years History (World, US, Econ, Civics)  Passage of Spanish 3  2 years Visual/Performing Arts  2 years Science (1 life, 1 physical)  2 years P.E.  1 year college prep elective  150 hours Service Learning (junior/senior year)  Passage of CAHSEE  Minimum 2.0 total GPA

 A-History Two years, including one year of World History, Cultures, and Historical Geography and one year of US History or one-half year of US History and one-half year of Civics.  B-English Four years of college preparatory English that include frequent and regular writing, and reading of classic and modern literature.  C-Mathematics Three years of college preparatory mathematics that include the topics covered in elementary and advanced Algebra (Algebra 1 and 2) and two and three dimensional Geometry.  D-Laboratory science Two years of laboratory science providing fundamental knowledge in at least two of these three disciplines: Biology, Chemistry, Physics.  E-Language other than English Two years of the same language other than English.  F-Visual & performing arts One year, including dance, drama/theater, music, or visual art.  G-college preparatory elective One year, chosen from additional “a-f” courses beyond those used to satisfy the requirements above, or courses that have been approved solely for use as “G” elective You must have a C or better and a cumulative 3.0 GPA in all A-G Coursework

 General Track  College Prep Track  IB Track  Middle College Program We are a college-prep high school. Our aim is to ensure that all students meet or exceed the A-G Requirements.

 Students will take all A-G required courses  Will meet requirements to get in to a UC  Must pass courses with C or better  3.0 minimum

 IB Diploma Candidates begin their IB courses junior year  IB Diploma awards students 30 units of college credit to any UC  Weighted grades  Depth of study (looks great for college applications)  Meets all A-G required courses

 This track works in tandem with College Prep or IB Track  Students must assess into college Math and/or English to participate  Concurrent enrollment provides college and high school credit  Saves time in college and LOTS of money  Juniors and Seniors only

 UC or CSU  Private or out-of-state universities  Community colleges  Vocational or technical training

 You must take the SAT or ACT (or both) in order to be accepted to a four-year university (most students begin taking this 11 th grade)  Some colleges require that you also take the SAT2 Subject Tests  PSAT is a practice test offered on campus October 17 th. Space is limited & the cost is $14  Sign up for the tests on:  SAT  ACT

 GPA in all completed A-G Courses (including additional points for UC-certified honors courses which are IB Hist HL2, IB Eng HL1 & HL2, IB Spanish SL, IB Theater HL1 & HL2, IB TOK  Scores on the following tests: ACT Plus Writing or the SAT Reasoning Test.  Number of, content of and performance in academic courses beyond the minimum "a-g" requirements.  Number of and performance in UC-approved honors, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate Higher Level and transferable college courses.  Identification by UC as being ranked in the top 9 percent of your high school class at the end of your junior year (Eligible in the Local Context, or ELC). a-residents/admissions-index/index.htmlEligible in the Local Context a-residents/admissions-index/index.html  Quality of your senior-year program as measured by the type and number of academic courses in progress or planned.

 Describe the world you come from — for example, your family, community or school — and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations.  Spend time writing your essay  Have others help you edit  A good essay should give the college a reason to accept you

 Quality of your academic performance relative to the educational opportunities available in your high school.  Outstanding performance in one or more specific subject areas.  Outstanding work in one or more special projects in any academic field of study.  Recent, marked improvement in academic performance as demonstrated by academic GPA and the quality of coursework completed or in progress.  Completion of special projects undertaken in the context of your high school curriculum or in conjunction with special school events, projects or programs.  Academic accomplishments in light of your life experiences and special circumstances, including but not limited to: disabilities, low family income, first generation to attend college, need to work, disadvantaged social or educational environment, difficult personal and family situations or circumstances, refugee status or veteran status.  Location of your secondary school and residence.

 Special talents, achievements and awards in a particular field, such as visual and performing arts, communication or athletic endeavors; special skills, such as demonstrated written and oral proficiency in other languages; special interests, such as intensive study and exploration of other cultures; experiences that demonstrate unusual promise for leadership, such as significant community service or significant participation in student government; or other significant experiences or achievements that demonstrate the student's promise for contributing to the intellectual vitality of a campus.

 California Student Aid Commission  Many different ways to pay for college  Grants (Calgrant, Chafee)  Federal Grants (Pell Grant and other federal aid)  Scholarships (local and national)  Volunteer Service If there’s a will there’s a way to pay

 Set goals that are difficult but attainable  Keep your grades up!  Practice reading difficult books  Improve note-taking skills  Develop study groups with your friends  Be organized. Don’t PROCRASTINATE!!  Study nightly  Get involved!  Begin working on community service :)  Maintain a balance between school, family, friends, activities  Make memories :)

 Click on counseling to find many helpful links  Search for colleges, majors, and scholarships  Official California source for college and career planning  Once completed online or in print, copies of the application for undergraduate admission can be sent to any number of participating colleges. Only certain colleges honor the common application.  Use this site to research all University of California Campuses and to apply for admissions.  Use this site to explore CSU Campuses and to apply for admissions.  Sign up for SAT; great resource to learn about schools  Sign up for ACT  Start SHMOOPING!