1. Clovis North High School Class of 2014

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 for Private Universities.

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

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

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

9. October 14 th 3:00 PM October 21 st 6:00 PM Library Lecture Hall

10.  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

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

12. Monday, September 23 3:00 PM Library Lecture Hall Wednesday, September 30 3:00 PM Library Lecture Hall Wednesday, October 16 3:00 PM Library Lecture Hall

13. October 15, 2013 3:00 PM Library Lecture Hall

14. UC Application Workshops WHEN: Tuesday, September 10 Wednesday, September 11 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM UC Personal Statement Workshops WHEN: Monday, September 16 Tuesday September 17 Wednesday, September 18 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM WHERE: UC Merced Center, Fresno 550 East Shaw Avenue ( Located across from Fashion Fair Mall) To register: http://cep.ucmerced.edu/CalendarTool/index.cfm?fuseAction+ShowCatalog.City adelgadillo@ucmerced.eduadelgadillo@ucmerced.edu or (209) 228-4625

15.  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)

16. Tuesday, October 1st 6:00 PM- 7:00 PM Wednesday, October 23rd 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM All Workshops will be held in the Library

17.  SAT www.collegeboard.org  October 5 th Reg. deadline 9/06  November 2 nd Reg. deadline 10/03  ACT www.actstudent.org October 26 th Reg. deadline 9/27 *CSU/UC deadlines: tests taken by December

18. September 23, 25, 30 & October 2, 2013 5:30 – 8:00 Cost: $95.00 Sign up in the Counseling Center Deadline: September 13, 2013

19.  School relations representatives: Bi-Weekly visits in Counseling Center beginning on Wednesday. Sept. 18th  Online Application workshop for Willow International and FCC on Friday, October 11 th (through Gov’t/Econ classes)  English Placement Test: January 29, 30 through English classes.  Orientation: CNHS campus in spring (TBA)  Registration-to-Go:CNHS campus in spring (TBA)

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 11, 2013 - Fresno College Night - New Convention Center Exhibit Hall 6-9 pm  September 13, 2012 - Exploring College Options: Duke University, Georgetown University, Harvard University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Stanford University. Tuesday, September 10, 7:30 PM at The Radisson Hotel & Conference Center. Register on-line: https://register.applyyourself.com/?id=eco&pid=782&eID=45021&rid=1  September 24, 2013 - Christian College Night -Buchanan High School 6-8 pm  October 7, 2013 - US Service Academy Night – CUSD Professional Development Building 6:30 -7:30 pm

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 13, 2013, 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 13, 2014, 6:30 PM, Library Lecture Hall  CAL Grant – deadline March 2, 2014  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 2013  CNHS Scholarship Portfolio deadline is December 6, 2013  Scholarship search site www.fastweb.com  Scholarship Award Night: May 27, 2014.

28. September 4, 5, and 11, 12: through Gov/Econ class

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

30. David Castle Activities Director

31. Thanks for Coming Best of luck to you during the 2013-2014 school year! The CNHS Counseling Staff