1. 11th Grade Family Night Class of 2019 December 5, 2017

2. Counselors Hub 1 (English/Social Science): Stephanie Cruz
Hub 2 (Science/ENS): Christine Cudmore
Hub 2 (Math/Admin/Other Staff): Vanessa Ho
Hub 3 (Foreign Language/Electives): Alisa Berner

3. Post High School Options
Workforce
Military
Gap Year
Trade School
Community College-AA Degree or Transfer Program
4 Year College

4. Which Option is Best For Your Family
What are your student’s career goals?
Select a major
majorprep.com
Personality & Career exploration
CaliforniaColleges.edu & Family Connection
Personality & Career Assessments
Discuss with student how much money is available for college
Consider estimated family contribution
Do career/college searches
Collegeboard.com and Family connection

5. A-G Requirements (4 Year College Requirements)

6. Bachelor’s Degree Pathways UC, CSU, Out of State, Private
4 Year vs. 2 Year
Bachelor’s Degree Pathways
4-Year University
UC, CSU, Out of State, Private
General Education
Major Preparation
Major Requirements
Graduation Requirements
4-Year University
UC, CSU, Out of State, Private
Major Preparation
Major Requirements
Graduation Requirements
2-Year College
Miramar, Palomar, etc
Major Preparation
Requirements for University Admission
Major Requirements
Graduation Requirements

7. Going to college, Now what? RESEARCH RESEARCH RESEARCH
Identify priorities
Location, class size, areas of study, etc.
Social environment, housing, dining, extracurriculars, athletics
Admission chances
GPA/test scores
Westview data (scattergrams)
School data
4-year college for almost everyone
On campus college visits
Meet with college rep’s at Westview and College Fairs
Cost/benefit-budget

8. Community Colleges
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Transfer pathways to UC/CSU

9. College Application Costs
Applications: ~ $50-$100
Multiplied by 6-8 colleges: ~$300-$800
ACT: $40-$57
SAT: $43-$55
AP Tests: ~$100 per test
Community College Application: free

10. Scholarship Information
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Scholarship Newsletter on
MyConnect & Counseling Website

11. SAT vs. ACT Testing ACT SAT Sections: Sections: English Reading Math
Science
Essay (optional)
Calculator allowed on all math questions
4 reading passages
Length:
2 hours, 55 minutes without essay
3 hours, 40 minutes with essay
SAT
Sections:
Reading
Writing
Math
Essay (optional)
Calculator not allowed on some math questions
5 reading passages
Length:
3 hours without essay
3 hours, 50 minutes with essay

12. Choosing Between SAT & ACT
Colleges accept both tests
Test content and style are very similar
Key differences:
ACT science section
SAT one math section without a calculator
Take a timed, full-length practice test of each
Khan Academy free test prep
PTSA offers mock testing at Westview (February 3 and March 17)
If you receive free or reduced lunch, you are eligible for a fee waiver
Talk to your counselor

13. Registering for SAT and ACT
SAT Registration: collegeboard.org
March 10 (deadline: February 9)
May 5 (deadline: April 6)
June 2 (deadline: May 3)
ACT Registration: ACT.org
April 14 (deadline: March 9)
June 9 (deadline: May 4)
July 14 (deadline: June 15)

14. Junior Year Timeline February-May: Visit colleges during breaks
Athletes-register with NCAA clearinghouse
AP Testing
Spring:
Review transcript
Plan classes for retake
Update resume
Research career pathways
Decide on plans after high school

16. If you could give your Junior year self some advice, what would you say?

17. Did you know Junior year what you wanted to do after high school
Did you know Junior year what you wanted to do after high school? Did those plans change?

18. How did you decide which colleges to apply to?

19. What do you think is most important about Junior year?

20. Thank you! Any questions? Stephanie Cruz: scruz@powayusd.com
Christine Cudmore:
Vanessa Ho:
Alisa Berner: