1. Welcome to Junior Parent Night!
Cardinal Newman
Welcome to Junior Parent Night!

2. Importance of Junior Year
GPA
Strength of Junior & Senior Year Schedule – Challenge the Curriculum
Good study habits, time management
Utilize TUTORIALS
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday PM

3. College Admissions Testing Options
Students will be taking the PSAT on Wednesday, October 11th
Students may take the ACT with writing or the SAT with writing
Subject Tests are offered by the SAT but are specific to certain majors at the UC and other Universities
Test-Prep will help the student score higher

4. College Search Location
Size of Student Population – small, medium, large
Environment – social, intellectual
Major
Classroom expectations – large, small
Activities for the student – intramurals, football games, outdoor events
Types of Students – diversity, gender balance
Admissions

5. University of California
Larger research institutions
9 campuses
Comprehensive Review of applicant – GPA-no D’s, test scores, involvement outside of class, evidence of hard work, rigor of curriculum
Personal Insight Questions

6. California State University
Large, Midsize, Small Campuses that prepare students to enter the job market or professional school
23 Campuses – most impacted
GPA – no D’s, test scores, course load, some campuses will do comprehensive review
No personal statement

7. Private, Catholic, & Out of State Colleges
GPA
Test Scores,
Challenge of Curriculum
Extra Curricular Activities
Letters of Recommendation
WUE – Western Undergraduate Exchange Program

8. Highly Selective Schools
Look at all 4 years of curriculum
Looking for Honors and AP Courses
GPA’s above 4.0, SAT , and ACT 31+
How are you different from other candidates?
Talent outside of academics
Personal Statement/Essay very important

9. Community Colleges Stepping stone to UC’s and other universities
Follow transfer path and take transferrable classes –
Certificate Programs
Occupational Programs
Residential Community Colleges: examples Cabrillo-UC Santa Cruz; Santa Barbara City College-UC Santa Barbara

10. NCAA/NAIA Student Athletes need to talk to their coaches
Develop Athletic Resume
Sign-up with NCAA and/or NAIA this year
Must report SAT & ACT scores to the NCAA &/or NAIA
No D’s on transcript
No online courses for D1 & DII (NCAA)

11. Cardinal Newman Counseling
Meet with all Juniors throughout the year, in the classroom and individually
Review and update Resumes
Use of Naviance for college search, scholarship search, career search
Review PSAT, ACT, & SAT results
Develop prospective college list by end of Junior year

12. Junior Year Social Scene
Driving – Provisional License
Curfews
Communication
Enjoy but be responsible
Safe House Pledge

13. Upcoming Important Events
Wednesday, October 18th – Junior Ring Ceremony, 10:00 am
Spring Case Studies Night for Parents and Students
Spring Financial Aid Night for Junior Parents
Spring Information Night for Junior Parents and Students
Junior Retreat Dates:

14. Thank you for Coming!
Cardinal Newman College Counseling/Advising Mrs. Mary Euphrat ext 106 working with Juniors Cardinal Newman Personal Counseling Mr. Ed Cutler ext 113 working with grades 10-12, personal counseling Cardinal Newman Academic Support Mrs. Kris Davison ext. 122, all grade levels, learning differences and IEP’s Mrs. Tracy Williams ext 126, all grade levels 504 Coordinator