Welcome Seniors…Class of 2016! Tomorrow’s Success Depends Upon Todays Choices…It’s up to YOU!

College, Career, Military and Life after Linden... And…what you need to KNOW to GO!

California Community Colleges Associate of Arts Degree (AA) Associate of Science Degree (AS) Certificate Programs Over 100 CCC’s in California

Admission Requirements…CCC Open admissions - anyone interested in attending is accepted Must apply on-line and take the assessment – COMPASS (for Delta) is given here at LHS! Good place to start if student is not focused... WATCH DEADLINES! Classes fill up FAST!

California State Universities 23 Campuses across the state Most are IMPACTED – especially in Nursing 6/23 are Impacted in all majors! (Fresno, Fullerton, Long Beach, San Diego, San Jose, Cal Poly) 4 year Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science Dozens of different majors to choose Reasonably priced…

Admission Requirements…CSU 4 years English, 3 years math (Alg. I,II and Geometry), 2 years same language other than English, 2 years science with lab, 1 year visual/perf. art (VPA) SAT or ACT November 30th Deadline! No D semester grades!

All students MUST pass the ELM/EPT or they will have to take a remediation class over the summer! Or score high enough on ACT/SAT to study for the test! You took this test last year – check your scores or come see me for more details… Early Assessment! for CSU’s

University of California 10 Campuses in California Highly Competitive to Enter Wonderful research schools Larger Campus Size BA,MA,MD,PhD, JD, DDS degrees available

Admission Requirements…UC 4 years English, 3 years math (prefer 4 years), 2 years language other than English (prefer 3 years), 2 years science with lab (prefer 3), 1 year VPA, 2 years Social Sci. Minimum GPA must be at least 3.0 to apply (10 th - 12 th grades only) SAT and/or ACT ( SAT Subject Test for Engineering Majors) NO D Grades! November 30th Deadline!

Independent or Private Colleges Over 76 private colleges and universities in California – with over 200 locations! Wonderful programs - some of the best kept secrets in higher education BA,BS, MA,MD, JD, PhD programs Not always as costly as you may think...

Admission to Private Colleges… Varies greatly between the colleges Many highly competitive schools Several very “forgiving” schools Incredible financial aid programs Different deadlines Many require the Common Application

College Entrance Exams... SAT…Total possible points = 2400 Tests English and Math knowledge May take as many times as needed... Must take before December of this year!! ACT…Total possible points = 36 Tests 3 areas - English, Math, Science/Social Science MUST take this test by November if you want Cal Poly! Must take before December of this year!

Trade or Technical Schools Programs designed to give students post- secondary training and skills Good programs - generally high ticket prices to attend Be sure to check program prior to committing any money Designed for students who are not in college prep. programs in high school

San Joaquin Area Apprenticeships Amazing training programs for hands-on learning AND earning! On-the-job training for students over 18 who have graduated from High School Many apprenticeships combine college credits toward a degree Most positions start at $15.00 per hour More information - www. sjapprenticeship.org

Military Options… Army (Army National Guard) Navy Air Force Marines Coast Guard ASVAB – You took last year ROTC – amazing scholarship available! Meet with Recruiters right here in the Career Center

Financial Aid What is Financial Aid? Must students be “poor” to receive aid? Where does the money come from? First steps...Social Security Number on file with Linden HS!

Grants... FREE MONEY! FAFSA - March 2nd Deadline! – Pell Grant (Federal Program) – Cal Grant (California State Residents Only)

Loans Student Loans Parent Loans Look carefully into the different programs! Good way for student to establish credit Keep options open!

Scholarships National Scholarships Local Scholarship - available in March Binder in Career Center Scholarship Books Beware of Scams!

Financial Aid Meeting at LHS! Representatives from San Joaquin Delta College will be here on January 12, 2016 from 4-6 PM to help you complete the application! (Write this down!)

The More you learn…the more you earn!

The Bottom Line…CHOICES! Students (and parents!) need to keep options OPEN! Apply, Apply, Apply! Watch for deadlines Make final decisions in the spring…

QUESTIONS? We are here to help you! Make the Career Center your home! Seniors need to stop by often to keep on-top of what’s happening!