1. Senior Presentation Standard: Students will employ strategies to achieve future career goals with success and satisfaction. Objectives: Students will be able to list graduation requirements/a-g requirements Students will be able to analyze their transcript to verify that they are on track for graduation and if they are meeting a-g requirements Students will be able to name their counselor, understand the resources on campus (including the career center) and know important college dates.

2. Who Is My Counselor? Mrs. Paul………..F-L Mrs. Nguyen………..A-E

3. Who Is My Counselor? Mrs. Stout………M- Re Mr. Galaz……. Rh-Z

4. Knight Zone Tutoring Information After School Tutoring: General Tutoring Room 210 3:00 – 6:00 pm Monday- Friday Math Tutoring Room 305 3:00 – 4:00 pm Monday- Thursday SAT prep Room 420 3:00 – 4:00 pm Wednesdays

5. June seems so far away Graduation will be here before you know it Use all of your resources: Become a fan of the SMHS Counseling Page.

6. San Marcos High School Graduation Requirements  English40 credits  Math20 credits  Social Studies40 credits  Science (Life & Physical)20 credits  PE20 credits  Foreign Lang./Fine Art10 credits  Electives80 credits Total230 credits 10 credits = 1 year

7. How to Read Your Transcript

9. Policy for making up 12 th grade classes Students may not concurrently take a course that they are enrolled in at the high school. A course can only be remediated once the term has been completed (for example you cannot take first semester senior English in credit recovery or night school while you are currently taking the course at the high school. You can only retake the course during second semester when the course is completed). Seniors will not be able to remediate second semester courses until the summer which could impact participation in graduation ceremony and receipt of diploma.

10. Can you guess which teacher this is? Dreaming about going away to UC Santa Barbara…

11. University Requirements “a-g” (a) History 2 years -World History -American History / U.S. Government (b) English 4 years college prep (c) Mathematics 3 years required -Minimum: Algebra 1, Geometery, Algebra 2 (d) Science 2 years with lab. ( Biology, Chemistry, Physics) (e) Foreign Language 2 years same language (f) Visual / Performing Arts 1 year (g) Elective 1 year

12. Eligibility Calculator  Once you have calculated your GPA compare it on the Eligibility Index.  SAT is Reading Comprehension and Math test scores combined (no Writing). California Resident Eligibility Index GPA ACT Composite Score SAT Total Score 3.0 No Minimum 2.814660 2.618820 2.422980 2.2261140 2.0301300

13. People don’t plan to fail, they fail to plan Even though your plans may change, definitely have a plan!! WHAT’S YOUR PLAN?? Today: SMHS History teacher and Athletic Director

14. Seniors Never “ ReST”  Reach  Schools whose admit rate (based upon GPA/test scores) is extremely competitive.  Safety  You have a higher GPA/test scores than most incoming freshmen.  Target  Based on GPA/test scores, you have a 50/50 or better chance of getting in. **Apply to 3 or 4 schools in each of the above categories**

16. Procrastinators Unite…TOMORROW Don’t forget deadlines!! Yes, he is a procrastinator!

17. College Admissions  CSU Application Workshop  October 10 th (Pers. 1,3,5)  App Fee approx. $55  Fee waiver good for 4 campuses  UC Application Workshop  October 11 th (Pers. 4, 6)  App fee approx. $60  Fee waiver good for 4 campuses  Common Application Workshop  October 18 th (Per. 4) Sign-up in the Career Center starting today. Do not sign up for the period of your proficiency essay! (cannot be made up)

18. PACE Promise  Have you been enrolled in the San Marcos Unified School District all 4 years?  Have you completed the A-G coursework with grades of “ C ” or better?  Did you meet the CSU eligibility index?  Have you taken the SAT Reasoning or ACT Exam?  You must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) starting January 1st. PACE $CHOLAR  $tudents must pass the EAP test in English and math during the 11 th grade (taken during the STAR tests). *YOU MUST SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO CSUSM*

19. ELM & EPT Testing for all CSU campuses Taken as part of STAR Testing in 11 th grade year Can meet ELM other ways such as: SAT 550 ACT 23 AP Statistics score of 3 AP Calculus score of 3 Can meet EPT in other ways such as: SAT 500 on Critical Reading SAT Writing score of 680 ACT 22 AP Language or Literature score of 3 or higher www.csumathsuccess.org www.csuenglishsuccess.org

20. Find EAP/ELM scores on 11 th grade STAR report EPT/ELM Results

21. Applications available online beginning Oct. 1st CSU/UC Applications due Nov.30th NO APP, NO TURKEY!!

22. College Testing  CSU requires SAT or ACT  UC requires SAT or ACT  Last chance to take tests is November of senior year  www.collegeboard.com (SAT)  www.act.org (ACT)

23. Test Dates  SAT (register 1 month ahead of test date)  Oct. 6th  Nov. 3rd  Fee: $49.00 for SAT Fee waivers available in counseling for students on free and reduced lunch. First come first served.  ACT (register 1 month ahead of test date)  October 26th (must include writing)  Fee: $49.50 (must include writing) Fee waivers available in counseling for students on free and reduced lunch. First come first served.

24. Palomar Testing  Must complete a Math and English Placement Exam  EAP (Early Acceptance Program) will be coming in the spring in the Career Center  Attend the Transfer Planning Workshop in spring

25. Mira Costa transfer program

26. Would you write him a letter of recommendation?

27. Letters of Recommendation Remember to give counselor/teacher at least 2 weeks notice!!

28. Learn to BUDGET not only your time, but your $$$! Like Mac & Cheese for dinner? If not you better start!!

29. College Fees (approximate) Palomar CollegeCSUSMUCSD University of San Diego Tuition & Fees$1,052 $6,596 $13,234$19,291 Books & Supplies$1,656 $1,427$1,441 Room & Board$10,864$10,863$11,571$5,876 Transportation$1,260$ 1,250$1,707$2,885 Health/Misc.$2,852$2,853$930$2,638 TOTAL$17,360$23,278$28,869$32,131

30. Financial Aid  You will be working on the FAFSA in your English classes in December.  Application period begins Jan. 1 st  Cal Grant GPA Verification due March 2 nd.

31. Deferred Action for AB 540 students Instructions for requesting documentation needed for financial aid, college and employment opportunities:  Students need to visit the District Office (255 Pico Avenue), Suite 170E, between the hours of 8:00AM and 4:00PM to request the information.  The student/family will need to bring a copy of the student’s birth-certificate and a picture ID (a school ID is acceptable).  Complete a simple form with the student’s legal name and date of birth.  For more information on the Deferred Action program, please visit: http://www.weownthedream.org/ and http://immigrantsandiego.org / http://www.weownthedream.org/http://immigrantsandiego.org /  See Mrs. Gutierrez in room 209 for assistance

32. College & Career Center- Room 313  $$$ Scholarship information  FAFSA  Computer Lab  Jobs  Military  Vocational Opportunities 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM every school day. Visit at least once a week! Mr. Vega

33. Don’t lose sight of the goal…