1. Quartz Hill High School Senior Presentation
Created for Quartz Hill High School Seniors
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QHHS Graduation Requirements
College Entrance Requirements
Other Post-secondary Options
Resources

2. Graduation Status
Credits—170 credits minimum to be on target to graduate.
Must Pass Algebra I
If you are short credits or need to make up a “D”, APEX is available (see your counselor).

3. CA College Entrance Requirements

4. 4 Yr. College / University Options
CSU-California State University (Long Beach, Northridge, LA)
UC-University of California (UCLA, UC San Diego, UC Irvine)
Private Schools / Out of State (USC, Pepperdine, Loyola)
NOTE:
“D” grades are a problem!! Most universities will NOT accept D’s. See your counselor to discuss.
TA’s, work experience class, and shortened days are not recommended if you plan to attend a 4 year university
Transcripts – Naviance
SAT/ACT Scores- Be sure to send directly to the colleges. Scores will no longer be on your transcript.
Letters of Recommendation (allow 2 weeks)

5. Cal State and UC’s California State University
University of California
SAT Reasoning or ACT; SAT Subject Tests are not required
SAT Reasoning or ACT; SAT Subject Tests are not required (except for certain majors)
Personal Statement not required
Personal Statement IS required
Minimum 2.0 GPA to apply*
Minimum 3.0 to apply*
Must fulfill A-G requirements, with C or higher in each course
Applications due October 1st-November 30th
Apply August 1st – November 30th
Application open now but cannot submit until Nov. 1
Application will ask for extracurricular activities, community service, honors, awards, etc.
D’s on transcript are NOT ACCEPTED!
EOP- Equal Opportunity Program

6. Personal Statement
Instructions and Prompts for Fall
You will have 8 questions to choose from. You must respond to ONLY 4 of the 8 questions
Each response is limited to a maximum of 350 words
Which questions you chose is entirely up to you. Be sure to select questions that are most relevant to your experience and that best reflect your individual circumstances
All questions are equal; there no right or wrong answers
Helpful Hints:
Express who you are (personality, background, interests, and achievements)
Convey what matters to you and what you want to share with the UC
Personal Insight Questions

7. Private Schools and Out-Of-State
Requirements vary (example: Arizona requires three years of lab science)
Follow the UC requirements
Highly selective private colleges and universities recommend a minimum of five (preferably six) academic courses each year.
Admissions testing and course requirements will vary by school. Check with the individual school.
Visit for more college searches
Don’t forget to do a BRAG/PROFILE SHEET or a Naviance RESUME BUILDER at qhhs.org (Guidance)

8. Additional Information
Western Undergraduate Exchange
(in state tuition fees at an out of state school, fee reduction varies by state) See website for list of schools that are part of program AND what majors you must have to qualify.
Out of State Merit Based College Scholarships-Schools offering scholarships based on grades, extracurricular activities, and test scores
scholarships/scholarships-by-state/

9. You may only waive the SAT, SAT II, and ACT twice.
Standardized Testing
SAT I and SAT II Subject Tests –
Subject tests are available in Math (2C), Language, History, Science, and Literature
SAT (plus essay for UC’s/CSU’s??) -
ACT (plus writing for ??)-
Visit Test Preparation Sites to improve your scores!
Must bring picture ID and admission ticket
No walk-ins or standby test takers allowed
FEE WAIVERS ARE AVAILABLE! You must have your entire profile completed before we can issue the waiver
You may only waive the SAT, SAT II, and ACT twice.

10. UNIVERSITY TIMELINE Applications due- November 30th – CSU and UC
November to February – Private and Out of State
Notification from schools – March
Award Letters (scholarships, loans, grants) – April
Intent to attend – Must notify school by May 1st

11. NCAA REQUIREMENTS DIVISION I 16 Core-Course Rule 16 Core Courses:
4 years of English.
3 years of mathematics (Alg. I or higher).
2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school).
1 year of additional English, mathematics or natural/physical science.
2 years of social science.
4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or non-doctrinal religion/philosophy)
Minimum 2.3 GPA in core classes
DIVISION II
14 Core-Course Rule
14 Core Courses:
3 years of English.
2 years of mathematics (Alg. I or higher).
2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school).
3 years of additional English, mathematics or natural/physical science
2 years of social science.
4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or non-doctrinal religion/philosophy)
Minimum 2.0 GPA in core classes

12. WWW.NCAA.ORG Fee waivers are available
Eligibility Center Must have 2.3 GPA in core classes
Register
Send Transcript and
SAT/ACT Scores
Use code 9999
Complete
Amateurism
Questionaire

13. Community Colleges d. Transfer Alliance Program
Student must be 18 years or older OR have a high school diploma
Placement tests are given in math and English
The SAT and ACT are not required
There are over 100 community colleges in California
Antelope Valley College
a. Regular admission for Fall 2017 begins in November 2016.
b. Priority admission- field trip is in April 2017.
Listen for announcements to pick-up Guidelines in November
c. Honors Program – 3.5 GPA
Must be eligible for English 101 and Math 102
d. Transfer Alliance Program
*For out of area community colleges, visit the schools’ individual websites*

14. Post Secondary Non-College Options
Trade/Technical Schools: DeVry, FIDM, Art and Music Institute, Culinary Arts, etc. (Financial Aid available, verify accreditation)
Certificate Programs: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Repair, Auto Body, Interior Design, etc.
Military: Navy, Army, Marines, Coast Guard, and Air Force. ASVAB testing required (10/12/16)
Sign up NOW!
Work: Going directly into the workforce. On the job learning

15. Financial Aid & Scholarships
“Cash for College" Financial Aid Night at QHHS November 16th
Senior Packet (given in Sr. Presentations) Opt out form for FAFSA due by November 1st! Other documents have due dates on them!
File FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
October 1- March 2, 2017
File regardless of income or type of school you are planning on attending, or if Undocumented (I.E. Trade/tech, 4yr or 2yr school, etc.) Undocumented-Dream Act is a different application
Check out the monthly scholarship bulletin at – Guidance College & Career Center.
Local scholarship applications are available now and due December 14th (see your senior folder for details)
Senior awards night scholarships are given through this application only!

16. WWW.FAFSA.GOV NOT .ORG !! Pin Site: (NOW) Both Student AND Parent
apply for a pin #.
(NOW)
Begin your
worksheets
for financial aid
Oct. 1 – Mar. 2, 2017
Complete
FAFSA
Student who do NOT
Complete the FAFSA will
not be able to accept
Scholarships or get Cal
Grants. (free $$)

17. A Look at our Web Page

18. Local Scholarship Application
Click on College & Career Center
Click on Local Scholarship Application
Download to your desktop.
Complete the form
Turn in by Dec. 14th.

19. There are online resources available to explore:
Naviance
There are online resources available to explore:
Self Assessments
Career/Personality Exploration
Resume Builder
College Search/Exploration
Scholarship Match/Search
Common Application(details in your senior folder)
These resources will help you find the best career and/or college fit for you. For more information visit

20. Naviance Instructions
1. Go to qhhs.org 2. Click on “Guidance” 3. Click on “College & Career Center” 4. Click on “Naviance-College & Career Research Tool” 5. Log-in using your Power School username and password 6. You are now logged into Family Connection

21. Naviance Family Connection

22. Career Center
7:15 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. before & after school, during snack & lunch, during class with a pass
Closed 5th period for lunch
Parents need to make appointments
Look around at the available resources
College/Career Presentations
Get the latest info on:
Career Guidance
College Information
Career Research
Job Searches
Military- academies & enlistment
ASVAB Information
SAT/ACT information
Scholarships
Vocational Schools

23. Click on Guidance College & Career Center
BE PREPARED
Don’t wait until it is too late.
Be sure you meet all deadlines. Late applications will NOT be accepted
Ask questions
Good luck!
Click on Guidance College & Career Center