1. Clovis North High School Class of 2015

2.  Kerince Sayachak: Head Counselor  Jay Center  Erin Gunn  Sean Ford  Soua Herr  Courtney Wilson  Linda Harris: Secretary

3.  Credits: 230  English – 8 semesters  Math – 4 semesters – Including Algebra & Geometry  Science – 4 Semesters – Including Physical and Biological  Social Science – 7 Semesters  PE – 8 semesters (4 semesters must be CORE PE)  Health – 1 semester  Fine Art/Foreign Lang – 2 semesters  Academic Breadth – 2 semesters  Passing the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)

4. WHAT SHOULD YOU HAVE IN PLACE BEFORE APPLYING TO COLLEGE? Seniors bound for a 4 year college should have a portfolio containing information that will help complete the necessary steps for College Applications. This process will be assisted by NAVIANCE. Things to include in the portfolio: A list of 5-10 colleges/universities that you want to apply to SAT/ACT Scores from your Junior Year Copy of your Transcript. A Calendar to help keep track of important dates. An E-mail Account: Make sure it is appropriate for College Admission Officers. Remove spam blockers. Facebook: Remove any pictures or wording that could be offensive if viewed by an Admissions Officer.

5. Continued…. A completed Resume. A completed “Letter of Recommendation Request” form Identify at least THREE people who have agreed to write letters of Recommendation for you. A NAVIANCE Account. Results of the NAVIANCE College/Career Searches. A list of Activities and Community Service hours. A draft of your Personal Statement (UC) or Essay (Private Universities).

6.  CONNECT: http://connection.naviance.com/ clovisnorth  ENTER YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS  ENTER YOUR PASSWORD (STUDENT ID #)

7.  SAT www.collegeboard.org  October 11th Reg. deadline 9/12  November 8th Reg. deadline 10/09  ACT www.actstudent.org October 25 th Reg. deadline 9/19 *CSU/UC deadlines: tests taken by December

8. September 22, 24, 29 & October 1, 2014 5:30 – 8:00 Cost: $95.00 Sign up in the Counseling Center Deadline: September 12, 2014

9. California Independent Colleges University of California California State Universities Community Colleges

10.  Selection of major  Choice of campuses  Impacted programs – file early (before Nov. 30 th )  Required placement tests

11.  Early decision and regular decision deadlines  Common Applications  SAT Reasoning, and Subject Test  ACT + Writing

12. Wednesday, October 8 th 3:00 pm In the Library Lecture Hall

13.  CSU/UC Admission Requirements  4 years of English  3 years of Math (4 years recommended)  2 years of Social Science  2 years of Lab Science (3 years recommended)  2 years of Foreign Language (3 years recommended)  1 year of visual/performing arts  1 year of a College Prep Elective  SAT Reasoning or ACT – Score based on Eligibility Index  SAT Subject for UC (Recommended and may be required contingent on UC campus and major)  ACT + Writing Exam for UC

14.  Applications accepted between November 1 – 30  Application Fee $70 per campus  SAT Reasoning, SAT Subject Exams (recommended), ACT + Writing  Personal Statement

15. Monday, September 22nd 3:00 pm Library Lecture Hall and Monday, September 29th 3:00 PM Library Lecture Hall

16. UC Application Workshops WHEN: Tuesday, September 16 Wednesday, September 17 Thursday, September 18 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM UC Personal Statement Workshops WHEN: Monday, September 22 Tuesday September 23 Wednesday, September 24 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM WHERE: UC Merced Center, Fresno 550 East Shaw Avenue ( Located across from Fashion Fair Mall) To register: c.ucm.edu/ucworkshop mmartinezmadrigal@ucmerced.edummartinezmadrigal@ucmerced.edu or (661) 578-3290

17.  Applications online  Filing period is 10/1 – 11/30 (complete as soon as possible).  Application Fee $55.00 per campus  University Open House (check specific campus websites for dates and times)

18. Thursday, October 2nd 6:00 PM in the LIBRARY

19.  School relations representatives: Bi-Weekly visits in Counseling Center beginning on Friday, Sept. 5th  Online Application workshop for Willow International and FCC on Friday, October 10 th (through Gov’t/Econ classes)  October 16, 2014 at 8:00am – Opening of online orientation.  English Placement Test: January 28, and 29  April 15, 2015 – Deadline for students to meet all matriculation requirements.  Orientation: CNHS campus in spring (TBA)  Registration-to-Go On-line takes place: April 28, 29, 30, and May 1.

20.  Meet representative from various universities.  Check the CNHS bulletin, Naviance e-mails, or Counseling Center for scheduled visits.  Continue to check your Naviance account for additional college visits throughout the year.  Sign up in the Counseling Center.  Please refer to the September college visitation calendar in your PowerPoint handout for the most current visitation dates. All college visitations will be held during the lunch period. For more information on college visitations please contact the Counseling Office - 327-5056

21. September 10 College Night Fresno Convention Center 6:00 – 9:00 PM September 23 Christian College Night Buchanan High School 6:00 – 9:00 PM September 30 Exploring College Options Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Penn, and Stanford Fresno Hotel & Conference Center 7:30 PM Register @ www.exploringcollegeoptions.orgwww.exploringcollegeoptions.org

22.  Military recruiters available during school year for Air Force, Army, Marines, Navy, and National Guard.  Contact Sean Ford for recruiters’ phone numbers.  ASVAB, December 12, 2014, Free.  For Juniors and Seniors.  Military entrance test.  Interest, aptitude, career exploration.  Sign up in the Counseling Center

23.  Graduate from high school.  Pass 16 core classes for Division 1.  Meet core GPA/Test score index (min 2.0 GPA with 1010 SAT Reasoning (critical reading/math only), or 86 ACT sum  Seniors should register now online if not done already.  See Dr. Center for a transcript release form or for additional questions 327-5056.

24.  F = Fill out a FAFSA.  A = Anyone can receive financial aid.  C = Communication is critical.  T = Types of financial aid.  S = Sources of financial aid.

25.  FAFSA (www.fafsa.ed.gov)  FAFSA workshop at CNHS on January 12, 2015, 6:00 PM, Library Lecture Hall  CAL Grant – deadline March 2, 2015  Clovis North will submit CAL Grant GPA verification for all CNHS Seniors.  CSS Profile

26.  U.S. Department of Education: www.studentaid.ed.gov  California State Aid Commission: www.csac.ca.gov  Edfund: www.edfund.org

27.  Check Counseling Center, CNEC Website, and Naviance monthly for Bronco Scholarship Bulletin beginning October 2014  CNHS Scholarship Portfolio deadline is December 5, 2014  Scholarship search site www.fastweb.com  Scholarship Award Night: May 27, 2015.

28. September 10,11 and 17, 18: through Gov/Econ class

29. David Castle Activities Director

30. Thanks for Coming Best of luck to you during the 2014-2015 school year! The CNHS Counseling Staff