1. Carmel Counseling Junior Seminar
Presented to you by the Carmel Guidance Staff

2. Agenda Items Brief Review of your High School Transcript
Review High School Graduation Requirements
Overview of 4-year College Option and Admissions Process
Testing Information & Dates
The Community College Option
Career/College Exploration
Importance of Staying Informed

3. Your High School Transcript
Check your transcript for accuracy of the following information:
Name and Address
Off-Campus classes
Credits and Grades earned (repeats, grade changes, etc…)
Graduation Status
* Review your transcript and graduation status using Aeries
*Obtain all official copies of your transcript from Mrs. Galuppo in the counseling center

4. High School Graduation Requirements
Complete a minimum of 240 credits:
*SUBJECT AREA: CREDITS:
English: 4 Years
Social Science: 4 Years (World Geography, World History, U.S., Govt./Econ)
Mathematics: 3 Years
Science: 2 Years (Life, Physical)
PE : 2 Year
Visual & Performing Art OR LOTE (language other than English) : 1 Year 10
Health: ½ Year
Software Applications: ½ Year
Electives: 70 Credits _
240 credits
Meet the Health, Technology, and Algebra 1 requirement.
Pass the CAHSEE (California High School Exit Exam)
Pass the Swim Test
Complete 60 Hours of Community Service
*All of the above info is tracked under the CREDIT SUMMARY portion located in lower right-hand corner of a students transcript

5. Off-Campus Courses
If you decide to take an off-campus course, AND want the course to appear on your CHS transcript, follow all of the steps below:
Speak with your alpha-counselor PRIOR to registering for an off-campus course. He or she can determine if the course will meet graduation requirements and if adding the course to your transcript will benefit you.
For MPC courses, submit a CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT FORM. It must be filled out completely, including all applicable signatures (student, counselor, parent, and principal).
Once you have completed the course, it is YOUR responsibility to have an official transcript from the institution where you took the course sent directly to your counselor.
Students can apply a maximum of 40 credits off-campus coursework to their high school transcript with a MAXIMUM of 20 credits per year

6. Post-High School Options
4-year University
-Private/ Out-of-state Universities
-Public/ In-State Universities
1. University of California
2. California State Universities
Community College Option
Technical/Vocational Information

7. Private & Out of State College Entrance Requirements
Admission requirements vary by institution, but most follow similar UC/CSU guidelines in Years of subject requirements and test requirements
Students should check with individual campuses admissions offices or visit their websites to learn of current admission requirements
Many private colleges require students to obtain a letter of recommendation
-Brag Packets must be filled out and given to the student’s
alpha-counselor (available on the counseling webpage)

8. California State Universities (CSU)
23 CSU campuses
Applicants must meet the A-G subject requirements

9. University of California (UC)
9 UC campuses
Applicants must meet the A-G subject requirements
Visit for a complete list of Carmel High School UC-approved courses
Admission determined by eligibility index AND Comprehensive Review (GPA, test scores, personal essay, extra-curricular activities, etc…)

10. UC/CSU College Entrance Requirements
A. History/Social Science: 2 Years (including US/Govt)
B. English: Years
C. Math: 3 Years required (min.Alg.2)
4 Years recommended
D. Lab Science: Years required
3 Years recommended
E. World Language: 2 Years required
F. Visual/Performing Arts: 1 Year required
G. College-Prep Electives: 1 Year required
UC and CSU ALSO have a Test Requirement

11. College Admission Testing Requirements
UC REQUIRES:
1. SAT Reasoning OR ACT with Writing
2. Two SAT Subject tests in different subject areas
(NOTE: World Language must be tested with Listening)
CSU REQUIRES:
1. SAT Reasoning or ACT
Private/Out-of-State Universities REQUIRE:
1. Check with each college individually as requirements may vary.

12. College Admission Testing in the JUNIOR YEAR
SAT and ACT: We recommend you begin taking them in the Spring Year of Junior year.
SAT SUBJECT TEST: Take as soon as you can after completing the corresponding course.
REGISTER FOR THESE EXAMS ON-LINE…    
ACT:
SAT:

13. 2010 -2011 Test Dates ACT SAT May 1st 2010 June 5th 2010
September 11th 2010
October 23rd 2010
December 11th 2010
February 12th 2011
SAT
May 1st 2010
June 5th 2010

14. Two-Year College Option (Community College)

15. Community College There are 123 California Community Colleges
A few local Community Colleges:
Monterey Peninsula College (MPC) Monterey, CA
Hartnell College Salinas, CA
Cabrillo College Santa Cruz, CA
TWO OPTIONS:
1. Students can receive an Associates Degree (A.A or an A.S)
-A basic college or vocational degree that can be earned in
approx. two-years if attending full-time
2. Students can choose to transfer to a 4-year University to earn a
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science (B.A or B.S) degree.
TAG Program: Guarantees admission to specific UC Campuses
IGETC Program: Guarantees coursework will be accepted by UC and CSU campuses
Seven UC campuses have transfer agreements w/ California Community Colleges

16. Community College Entrance Requirements:
Must be 18 years of age OR
Earned a high school diploma OR
Earned the equivalency of a high school diploma (GED or pass the CHSPE)
No SAT or ACT test requirement
How do I take classes at a community college while at CHS?
1. Fill out a CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT FORM available on the Carmel
Counseling Webpage
2. Talk to your alpha-counselor
Assist.org: Allows students to see which community college courses correspond to UC/Cal State courses and satisfy entrance or major requirements.

17. Community College
Mike Torres is our Monterey Peninsula College Counselor and is available to answer any questions you have…

18. College & Career Exploration
NAVIANCE
College Search database:
-Sign up, receive notification and reminders of college visits -Find relevant admissions info for over 2500 colleges
-Track your progress during the college admissions process
-Parents can share access with students
- NAVIANCE TUTORIAL
NAVIANCE tutorials are provided for students by appointment in the College & Career Center. Contact Crystal Casey at or x 3782

19. College & Career Exploration
Students are encouraged to explore college and career options in a variety of ways:
College & Career Center (located in the library) stop by to view college catalogues, attend a college visit, speak to College & Career Center coordinator, Crystal Casey
NAVIANCE programs, available on the Counseling website
Students should take: ROP Courses, Internship, Work Experience
-These courses provide hands-on, practical experience.

20. Start preparing for College EARLY!
1. College & Major search
- Admissions stats avail from class of 2009
2. Research available scholarships
3. College Visits (over 50 different college visiting CHS’s
college & career center
-Sign up through Mrs. Casey
4. Start filling out your resume

21. Advice for JUNIORS… STAY INFORMED: GET INVOLVED:
Carmel Counseling Webpage
-CHS Calendar (updated periodically)
-Aeries (monitor your grades)
-Junior Webpage (grade-specific information)
-Counseling, College & Career Center Newsletter
-11th Grade Counseling Calendar
LISTEN to the Daily Bulletin
GET INVOLVED:
Join a club
Try out for a sport
Take an elective course that interests you
Consider looking into a summer program

22. Have a Great Junior Year!
Jeff Schatz Students with last names beginning A – G
Darren Johnston Students with last names beginning H – O
Jennifer Goodbody Students with last names beginning P – Z
Kate Balderas Student Support Counselor
Crystal Casey College and Career Center Coordinator
CONTACT YOUR ALPHA-COUNSELOR
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS

23. TIME FOR Q & A