1. 11th Grade Guidance Planning for College and Life after High School
Orange Glen High School Counseling Department

2. Lesson Agenda Review Discuss Create
High School Graduation Requirements
A-G Requirements
Discuss
College and Post High School Plans
MAP
Create
CaliforniaColleges Account
Class Planner

3. Pre-Survey Go to orangeglenhigh.org
Under departments, click on Counseling
Click on the Pre-Survey link and take a couple minutes to answer each question

4. School Counseling Department
A-De
Sara Steadry
Md-Roc
Melissa Allen
Rod-Z
Michelle Ferrer Flores
Df-G & ELD
Freddy Delgado
Gs-Mc
Tiffany Wilson
AVID
Ryan Chesire

5. Lesson Standards & Objectives
I can demonstrate my understanding of high school graduation and A-G requirements by starting a senior plan and reviewing my past classes.
American School Counselor Association National Standards for Students
Standard B: Students will complete school with the academic preparation essential to choose from a wide range of substantial post-secondary options, including college.

6. Graduation Requirements

7. A-G Requirements
Classes required to take and pass to attend most California colleges (UCs and CSUs)
A: History (2 years)
B: English (4 years)
C: Math (3 years)
D: Science (2 years)
1 year of life science
1 year of physical science
E: Foreign Language (2 years)
F: Visual and Performing Arts (1 year)
G: College Preparatory Elective (1 year)
You MUST receive a C or better in A-G classes

8. More College Information…
What are Community Colleges?
2-year schools
Earn credits to transfer to a 4-year university
Earn an associate’s degree or certificate
Examples?
What are 4-Year Universities?
4-year schools
Earn a bachelor’s degree
Can live on campus

9. MAP Program
Guaranteed admissions program between California State University, San Marcos and Escondido Union High School District
Requirements:
M: Maintain a rigorous course of study (completing A-G UC/CSU admission criteria with a 3.0 GPA)
A: Attend school daily (maintaining a minimum of 98% attendance rate over 4 years)
P: Participate in school and/or community activities (minimum total of 100 hours)
Other requirements: take SAT or ACT, continuous enrollment in the district since 9th grade

10. SAT and ACT Information
The SAT and the ACT are designed to measure a students college readiness and future academic success.
SAT
ACT
Why Take It
Colleges use the SAT scores for admissions and merit-based scholarships.
Colleges use the ACT scores for admissions and merit-based scholarships.
Test Structure
Reading
Writing & Language
Math
Essay (Optional)
English
Science Reasoning
Length
3 hours (without essay)
3 hours, 50 minutes (with essay)
2 hours, 55 minutes (without essay)
3 hours, 40 minutes (with essay)
5 reading passages
4 reading passages
Science
NONE
1 science section testing your critical thinking skills (not your specific science knowledge)
Arithmetic
Algebra 1 & 2
Geometry, Trigonometry and Data Analysis
Covers:
Geometry, Trigonometry, and probability & Statistics
Essays
Optional. The essay will test your comprehension of a source text.
Optional. The essay will test how well you evaluate and analyze complex issues.

11. SAT and ACT – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How much do my scores matter?
It depends on the college. Some schools weigh scores very highly when they are reviewing applications. Others might look at grades and extracurricular activities first. Your best bet is to look at the average SAT scores for admitted students and try to aim for scores in that range.
When should I start studying for the SAT and/or ACT?
Most students take the test in the spring of their junior year, and they’ll begin studying a few months before.
How do I register for the SAT and/or ACT?
Is there an SAT and/or ACT waiver?
YES! See Mrs. Wilson in the Counseling Office. Please give Mrs. Wilson at least
72 hours to process your request for a fee waiver.

12. SAT and ACT – Upcoming Dates
TEST DATES
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
SAT
March 9, 2019
May 4, 2019
June 1, 2019
ACT
February 9, 2019
April 13, 2019
June 8, 2019
July 13, 2019
SAT
February 8, 2019
April 5, 2019
May 3, 2019
ACT
January 11, 2019
March 8, 2019
June 14, 2019

13. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and CA Dream Act
Student aid for college including various grants, scholarships, loans, and other forms of financial support.
Opens October 1, 2019
Deadline is March 1, 2020
FAFSA4caster – receive early estimates on how much aid you might receive based on future financial scenarios
studentaid.ed.gov
Allows undocumented and nonresident students to receive certain types of financial aid
Includes private scholarships, state funded financial aid (includes Cal Grant), university grants, and college fee waivers.
Allows students to pay in-state tuition
Same opening date and deadline as the FAFSA
dream.csac.ca.gov

14. Create your CaliforniaColleges Account
Go to californiacolleges.edu to get started
Click on the Lock in the top right corner

15. Create your CaliforniaColleges Account
In the Students box, click on Register Your Account
Enter our district and high school
You can find the rest of the information on your transcript
Once completed, you will automatically be logged in and taken to the homepage

16. CaliforniaColleges Planner
CaliforniaColleges has a TON of information to help you with your future planning whether you are attending a 4-year university, community college, or heading straight into a career or the military
Today we will start with the class planner
The class planner is directly linked to the CSU application. Any courses and grades that you enter into this planner can be transferred over to the application once it opens in the Fall.
You are essentially starting part of your college applications right now!
CaliforniaColleges is currently in negotiations with UC to also link with their application.
Click on My Plan near the top of the screen to be taken directly to the Academic Planner

17. The Academic Planner
Scroll down a bit to find the planner pictured below.

18. The Academic Planner
Begin with your freshman English class to get the hang of it.
Refer to your transcript to fill out the rest of the planner with classes AND grades

19. The Academic Planner Term Type: Semester
Things to remember:
Term Type: Semester
Select Term: Fall, Spring, or Summer depending on when you took the class
Status: Anything from last semester and before will be Completed
Current classes are Enrolled
Next year’s classes are Planned
Don’t forget to enter your grades!

20. The Academic Planner

21. Post-Survey Go to orangeglenhigh.org
Under departments, click on Counseling
Click on the Post-Survey link and take a couple minutes to answer each question
Thank you!!