1. Senior Year - Making it Happen
DVHS Counselors
Senior Parent Night Presentation

2. Today’s Agenda AUSD Graduation requirements College systems
A-G requirements
NCAA
SAT/ACT
Financial Aid – The importance of the FAFSA
Important Dates
Other options
Resources
Questions

3. AUSD Graduation Requirements
220 Credits to graduate from Antioch Unified School District
English 40 Credits
Mathematics 30 Credits (including Algebra I)
Social Science 30 Credits
Science 20 Credits (Life Science and Physical Science)
Physical Education 20 Credits
Fine Arts or Foreign Language 10 Credits
Health 5 Credits
Electives 65 Credits

4. Systems of Higher Education California and Out of State
Community College
4 Year Universities / Colleges
Out of State Universities
*WUE
Community Colleges
CSU’S
UC’S
Private California Colleges
Private and Public Out of State Colleges
Historically
Black Colleges
And Universities

5. California Community Colleges
First Year is FREE!!!
NUMBER OF CAMPUSES:
113
REQUIREMENTS:
Be 18 Years Old
Apply
Register
WHAT THEY OFFER:
Transfer Options: UC / CSU / Other
Vocational Training
Basic Education
WEBSITE:

6. California State University
NUMBER OF CAMPUSES: 23
REQUIREMENTS:
A-G Requirements
2.0 GPA or Higher (competitive 2.5 or higher)
SAT Reasoning or ACT Exam
WHAT THEY OFFER:
Bachelor’s Degrees
Master’s Degrees
Rich cultural experience
WEBSITE:

7. University of California
NUMBER OF CAMPUSES:
10 – Only 9 Open to Freshmen
REQUIREMENTS:
A-G Requirements
3.0 GPA or Higher
SAT Reasoning or ACT Exam
Extracurricular Activites/Involvement
Personal Statement (Essay)
WHAT THEY OFFER:
Bachelor’s Degree
Master’s Degrees – Law Degree’s
Medical Degrees – Doctoral Degrees
WEBSITE:

8. Private & Independent Colleges
NUMBER OF CAMPUSES: 76
REQUIREMENTS:
Will Vary by Campus
Most will Require A-G Requirements
Most will Require SAT or ACT
WHAT THEY OFFER:
Bachelor’s Degrees
Master’s Degrees – Professional Degrees
Medical Degrees – Doctoral Degrees
WEBSITE:

9. HBCU’s – Historically Black Colleges and Universities
NUMBER OF CAMPUSES:
HBCUs offer all students, regardless of race, an opportunity to develop their skills and talents. These institutions train young people who go on to serve domestically and internationally in the professions as entrepreneurs and in the public and private sectors.
107
REQUIREMENTS:
Will Vary by Campus
Most will Require A-G Requirements
Most will Require SAT or ACT
WHAT THEY OFFER:
Bachelor’s Degrees
Master’s Degrees – Professional Degrees
Medical Degrees – Doctoral Degrees
WEBSITE:

10. What are the A-G requirements?
Classes that students must complete by the end of high school to be eligible to attend a university in California
California State Universities
Universities of California
There is a minimum of 15 classes which students must take to meet the a-g requirements
For UC consideration, 11 of these courses must be completed by the end of 11th grade.

11. A-G Requirements What you need to get into a University in California . . .
Letter
Area/Subject
Years
Required
Years Recommended
History/Social Sciences
2 years
English
4 years
Math (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II)
3 years
Laboratory Sciences (Biology & Chemistry)
Language Other Than English
Visual and Performing Arts
1 year
College-Preparatory Electives a b c d e f g

12. NCAA Eligibility
Athletes! Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center to play college sports
There are 16 core courses that you must take in order to be eligible to play Division I or Division II sports
Register online at

13. NCAA Requirements www.ncaa.org

14. VS. SAT Three Parts: Scores range from 200 to 800 points
Reading
Writing
Mathematics
Scores range from 200 to 800 points
“Reasoning” based questions
Cost: $64.50
Five Parts:
English
Mathematics
Reading
Science Reasoning
Writing (Optional)
Writing Section is mandatory for UC Campuses
Scores range from 1 to 36
Cost w/out Writing: $46
Cost w/ Writing: $62.50

15. Understanding the Cost of College
First year FREE!!

16. What is the FAFSA and WHY
What is the FAFSA and WHY? FAFSA stands for – Free Application for Federal Student Aid
5 REASONS You Should Fill Out the FAFSA
IT’S FREE.
The FAFSA doesn’t cost anything to complete
IT’S EASY.
The application has been majorly simplified over the past few years – and there are helpful pointers throughout.
IT’S FAST.
It takes most students just 23 minutes to complete the FAFSA: less time than it would to watch your favorite show.
YOU PROBABLY QUALIFY
More people qualify for federal student aid than you think – chances are, you’re leaving money on the table by not applying.
IT MAY BE REQUIRED
Many states, schools and private scholarships require you to submit the FAFSA before they’ll consider you for any financial aid.
NOW THAT YOU HAVE THE FACTS – SHARE THEM AND THEN HEAD TO FAFSA.GOV TO GET IT DONE.

17. Free money based on specific requirements or criteria
Main Types:
1. On Campus
2. National
3. Local (High School) 4
SCHOLARSHIPS

18. DVHS Website and Social Media
Use the DVHS Website for updates and information
Follow the DVHS Counselors on Twitter
@counselorDV

19. SENIOR PROFILE
Need a Letter of Recommendation for college applications or scholarships? Download the SENIOR PROFILE and fill it out with your information. Give copies to your counselor, teachers or employers to write you letter of recommendation!

20. Important Dates and Deadlines
September 11th HBCU College Fair 9:00-12:00
October 1st FAFSA Opens
October 1st UC/CSU Application Opens for Submission
October 18th AUSD College and Career Fair at DVHS 5:30-8:30pm
November 30th Deadline to submit UC/CSU application
March 2nd Deadline to submit the FAFSA and Cal Grant

21. Questions?
Now it’s time for the questions that you have been hoping to ask.