1. SENIOR CLASS PRESENTATIONS Class of 2015 If you can imagine it, you can achieve it; if you can dream it, you can become it. -William Arthur Ward

2. SENIOR YEAR THE BIG 3 1. Graduation 2. College Applications  Community College  CSU  UC  Private 3. Financial Aid

3. JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (1) Earn a total of 225 credits (2) Pass specific subject requirements (3) Pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)

4. GRADUATION CREDIT REQUIREMENTS Seniors in good academic standing have 180 credits to date Minimum number of credits required for senior status is 165 Letters will be mailed home in September to seniors not on track for graduation Call counselor to schedule appointment

5. OPPORTUNITIES TO MAKE UP CREDIT OR SUBJECT DEFICIENCIES APEX classes after school Concurrent enrollment at a community college Fall classes started Spring schedule will be available in November

6. CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL EXIT EXAM (CAHSEE) Test dates for Seniors October 7 th (English) & October 8 th (Math) November 4 th (English) & November 5 th (Math) March 17 th (English) & March 18 th (Math) Tutoring is available for the CAHSEE through CEI’s after school CAHSEE Prep Course, M-F from 3:15-5:15 p.m. in Rm. B119. Students who do not pass the CAHSEE, but meet all other graduation requirements will receive a Certificate of Completion instead of a high school diploma.

7. THE SENIOR STUDENT Beware of SENIORITIS! See teachers immediately for help No FAILING GRADES Progress Report Dates Fall SemesterSpring Semester September 26February 13 November 7April 3 December 19 May 29

8. THE UNDECIDED STUDENT Use Naviance Family Connection to research college and career options Attend local college fairs Attend college information sessions at Jefferson High School and in local community Visit college campuses and take a tour Volunteer in area of interest

9. NORTHERN PENINSULA COLLEGE FAIR SERRAMONTE MALL OCTOBER 8 th 5:00-7:00 PM

10. COMMUNITY COLLEGE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS www.cccco.edu High school diploma or equivalent 18 years of age or older Reasons to Consider An excellent value- $46/unit Transfer Agreements (see college website for specific transfer agreements) Job skills for a career

11. APPLYING TO COMMUNITY COLLEGES in SAN MATEO COUNTY Apply March 2015 Attend Application Workshop at Jefferson March 3 rd - CSM Application Workshop March 4 th - Skyline College Application Workshop Process for Applying (1) Complete the online application (2) Take English and math placement tests (3) Attend Orientation (4) Meet with a college counselor (5) Register for classes and pay fees Participate in Priority Enrollment Programs (PEP)

12. PROGRAMS REQUIRING SPECIAL APPLICATIONS Canada College Radiologic Technology: www.canadacollege.edu/radtech www.canadacollege.edu/radtech College of San Mateo Cosmetology: www.collegeofsanmateo.edu/cosmetology www.collegeofsanmateo.edu/cosmetology Nursing: www.collegeofsanmateo.edu/nursing www.collegeofsanmateo.edu/nursing Skyline College Automotive Technology: www.skylinecollege.edu/automotive www.skylinecollege.edu/automotive Cosmetology: www.skylinecollege.edu/cosmetology www.skylinecollege.edu/cosmetology Respiratory Therapy: www.skylinecollege.edu/respiratorytherapy www.skylinecollege.edu/respiratorytherapy Surgical Technology: www.skylinecollege.edu/surgicaltech www.skylinecollege.edu/surgicaltech

13. COMMUNITY COLLEGE TIPS Research special degree/certificate programs Research transfer services/transfer agreements  Most Community Colleges have transfer agreements with all UC Campuses except UCLA and Berkeley Schedule a campus tour Attend informational sessions and open houses

14. APPLYING TO 4 YEAR COLLEGES Apply to 6-9 colleges Apply broadly  3 safety schools  3 mid range schools  3 reach schools Consider also applying to a Community College

15. CSU & UC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Subject Requirements (“a-g”) Testing Requirements (SAT or ACT) GPA Requirement (2.0 for CSU, 3.0 for UC) UC schools will use comprehensive review to admit students Refer to 12 th Grade Student Services brochure

16. AM I ELGIBLE FOR CSU? Eligibility Index 10-12 UC GPA x 800 + SAT Critical Reading + SAT Math = Applicant’s Eligibility Index OR 10-12 UC GPA x 200 + 10(ACT Composite Score) = Applicant’s Eligibility Index Must have a minimum college GPA of a 2.0 Students must have a minimum eligibility index of 2900 for admission to a CSU using SAT scores, or a minimum of 694 using ACT scores. Students must have above the minimum for impacted campuses

17. APPLY TO CSU Apply online at www.csumentor.eduwww.csumentor.edu Filing Period: October 1 st - November 30 th Fee: $55 per campus (CSU will waive application fees for up to 4 campuses to qualified students) CSU Application Workshop Jefferson High School October 15 th Little Theatre 3:15 p.m.

18. AM I ELGIBLE FOR UC? Must have a minimum college GPA of a 3.0 Use Admissions Calculator University of California Admissions Freshmen California Residents Admissions Calculator http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/freshman/california- residents/admissions-index/

19. APPLY TO UC Apply online www.universityofcalifornia.edu/applywww.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply Personal Statement Required Filing Period: August 1 st -November 30 th,  submit starting November 1 st Fees: $70 per campus (UC will waive application fees for up to 4 campuses for qualified students) UC Application Workshop Jefferson High School October 22 nd Little Theatre 3:15 p.m.

20. SENIOR YEAR SAT & ACT TESTING All SAT and ACT tests must be completed by December of Senior year Impacted CSU campuses prefer that students complete testing by October test dates Students must send scores directly from testing agency to colleges- use 3594 for CSU, choose at least 1 UC Campus Student athletes must also send scores to the NCAA Clearinghouse CSU’s will use highest SAT Critical Reading & Math Scores or ACT score from multiple sittings UC’s will use highest combined SAT or ACT with Writing score from a single sitting

21. SAT & ACT TEST DATES SAT www.sat.collegeboard.orgwww.sat.collegeboard.org Test DateRegistration Deadline October 11 th September 12 th November 8 th October 9 th December 6 th November 6 th ACT www.actstudent.org/startwww.actstudent.org/start Test DateRegistration Deadline October 25 th September 19th December 13 th November 7 th Fee waivers available for students on the subsidized lunch program, see counselor

22. PRIVATE COLLEGE ELIGIBILITY Admission criteria varies (research individual school) Subject requirements for admission is similar to CSU & UC Most require SAT & ACT scores Personal statement/Essay Letters of Recommendation

23. APPLYING TO PRIVATE COLLEGES Private colleges use their own application for admission or the Common Application For a listing of the 500 + private colleges that use the Common Application: www.commonapp.orgwww.commonapp.org Check with college to determine if supplemental forms are required Make note of application deadlines- will vary by college Application Fees vary by college Personal statement/essay usually required Letters of Recommendations usually required

24. STUDENT ATHLETES If you are planning to play sports at a Division I or Division II college, you must register with the NCAA Clearinghouse ASAP http://ncaa.org FEE: $75 Fee waivers available to students on the subsidized lunch program, please see VPG Make contact with coach at college campus to make sure you are on track

25. COLLEGE HOUSING Apply for Housing EARLY!! (Check for Housing Application Deadline NOW) FAILURE TO MEET DEADLINE = NO HOUSING Check Housing Policy * Many colleges require that freshmen to live on campus * Not all colleges guarantee housing for freshmen

26. APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS On the job training Most programs are 3-5 years in length Starting wages $9-$14/hour; $35/hour and up once journeyman status is reached Requirements 18 years old High school diploma or equivalent Pass qualifying test and interview Complete required prerequisite classes www.calapprenticeship.org

27. UNITED STATES MILITARY Air force Requirements Army * 17 years old Coast Guard * U.S. citizen/green card Marines * High school diploma Navy www.todaysmilitary.com

28. FINANCIAL AID ALL students should apply for financial aid regardless of whether or not they think they will qualify Students must file 2 forms (1) Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) www.fafsa.ed.gov OR California Dream Act Application www.caldreamact.org (not a citizen or eligible noncitizen) www.fafsa.ed.govwww.caldreamact.org (2) Cal Grant GPA verification form FILING PERIOD January 1 st - March 2 nd Many Private Colleges require CSS Profile www.collegeboard.org/profile (check deadlines) www.collegeboard.org/profile

29. SCHOLARSHIPS Students should apply for scholarships when completing college applications Contact college financial aid office and inquire about scholarships/grants/special programs Presidential Scholars EOP Program Scholarship list available in Naviance and College & Career Center

30. FINANCIAL AID TAKE ACTION Create a pin number for FAFSA and SAVE www.pin.ed.gov View FAFSA on the Web Worksheet/FAFSA4caster www.fafsa.ed.gov SAVE THE DATE November 6 th -Fall Financial Aid Night Jefferson, Little Theatre, 6:30 p.m. February 2 nd - Cash for College Night Jefferson, Little Theatre, 5:30 -7 p.m.

31. NEXT STEPS Check-in with Ms. Biagini for Graduation Questions College application help available from Ms. Biagini or College & Career Center Sign up for College Application Workshops Apply for scholarships starting now

32. NAVIANCE Today’s Tasks Update Profile “about me” Complete Senior Information Survey “about me” Complete Strengths Explorer “about me” If you have time… Use Naviance to Search for Scholarships, Colleges, Build Resume