1. 10th grade Parent Night Class of 2019

2. Reviewing your student’s progress in MyPlan
Course History: Completed classes & GPA
Grade Book: Current grades

3. Career Interests

4. Searching for a College?

5. Additional Factors
Location (Weather, Distance from home, Urban/Suburban, Nearby Industries, etc.)
Majors
Internship and/or Research opportunities
Level of academic rigor and expectations
Student Life
Vibe of campus & community
Cost of attendance
Average years to graduate

6. Scattergrams
University of Arizona
Northwestern

7. UC San Diego
CSU Fullerton

8. College Admissions Testing
Typically taken in Spring of 11th grade
ACT Registration
SAT Registration
SAT Subject Tests – May be required by some colleges and/or majors. Check college websites for more information.
PSAT results can be viewed online and test prep done through Khan Academy

9. Community College
Certificate Programs: Certificate of Achievement or Proficiency
Associate Degrees: Associate of Arts/Associate of Science (2-year degree)
Transfer Programs:
TAG: Transfer Admission Guarantee programs
IGETC: General Education curriculum for students unsure where they want to transfer
Resources:
Community College transfer website:
UC Transfer Admission Planner:
University Link transfer program to UCSD:

10. Searching for other Post-H.S. Options?
GAP Year
Tech/Trade Schools
Military
Start talking with recruiters in 11th grade
Full Time Employment

11. Enrichment/Summer Programs
Westview does not endorse or sponsor any specific outside programs and students are not able to receive high school credit. This list is meant to serve as informational only.
Posted as of 4/20/17

12. College Visits Univ of Minnesota Boston University UC Merced
University of Washington
CU Boulder
CSU San Marcos

13. Tips for visiting college campuses
Consider when it might be best to visit
Weather/Season
Visit while school is in session
Include college visits on your family vacation
Schedule a campus tour
Ask LOTS of questions
Meet with an Admissions officer (if possible)
Attend a class (if possible)
Talk with current students
Explore areas off campus

14. Virtual Tours
If you are not able to visit a college campus, check out a virtual tour online:
College campus websites

15. Community Service Recommended but NOT required Quality over Quantity
On-Campus clubs often provide opportunities for Community Service
Outside Resources
Kids Korps USA:
All for Good: diego-ca
Volunteer Match:
Church and other local organizations

16. Planning for the next two years
Course Selection complete for 11th grade (Any changes to electives must be submitted by May 19)
Consider your course load and weekly schedule (Too little? Too much?)
Average Time spent on homework:
Get Involved!
Seek out opportunities of leadership
Create/Update your Resume
Find a summer job, internship, or volunteer opportunity
Start a family discussion about the cost of college

17. Financial Aid
Chris Ordway
The HEFAR Group