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Venice High School Quick Guide for Seniors
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Contents High school graduation checklist
What are my post-grad options? Testing info Websites and resources Admissions timetable How to ask a counselor for a letter of recommendation Surviving admissions stress
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VHS Graduation Checklist
Credits: 55= 10th grader, 110 = 11th grader, 170 = 12th grader, 230 = graduate. CAHSEE: a score of 350 is needed to pass each section – Math and English Classes: Core classes and electives Computer Literacy: computer class taken in 6th grade through 12th grade or a competency test. Class Project: A service learning project during 11th or 12 grade. This is usually completed in a history class.
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VHS Requirements to participate in Graduation Ceremony
Community Service: 10 hours for each year the student has attended Venice High. Four years = 40 hours. Career Portfolio: A senior portfolio of work. This includes documents such as a resume and letters of recommendation. Paperwork is processed by VHS staff.
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Know your post-grad options
Community College ( -Economical, Transfer Agreement Contracts available, certificate programs Vocational/Tech Schools, cost varies -Practical training for specific jobs, Certificate programs, short term California State University ( -$8820-$17,462/year -Focus on teaching, classes taught by professors -Goal to offer admission to top 33% of CA grads University of California ( -$20,000-$22,800/year -Focus on research and preparing students for grad school -Goal to offer admission to top 12% of CA grads, ELC program top 4% Private Schools, $23,000-$50,000/year -Vary in size, selectivity, location, cost, etc. Out-of-state public schools, out-of-state tuition fees
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CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Chico San Diego* Cal Poly San Luis Obispo* Sonoma* Long Beach* Fullerton* Channel Islands Fresno Humboldt Cal Maritime Academy Monterey Bay Cal Poly Pomona* Sacramento San Francisco San Jose San Marcos Stanislaus Bakersfield Dominguez Hills Los Angeles East Bay Northridge San Bernardino *Impacted campuses- higher index
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CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Eligibility Index -GPA X SAT (V&M) -2900 is min eligibility for non-impacted campuses SAT code: 3594 for all campuses Apply for housing ASAP Some campuses require transcript w/application -(wait for them to request) CSU will not be using the writing portion of SAT Oct SAT test date last date for LB, CPSLO & SD Rolling admissions Re-routing option Sign up for CSU mentor Admission status check (562)
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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
Berkeley Davis Irvine Los Angeles Merced Riverside San Diego Santa Barbara Santa Cruz
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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
Eligibility calculator Eligibility vs. Selectivity UCB/UCLA 50% of 4.0 students are denied admission Comprehensive Review Eligibility in the Local Context (ELC) Apply broadly No letters of recommendation required Transcript not required w/ application
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CSU and University of California Requirements:
SUBJECTS HIGH SCHOOL CAL STATE* UC* ENGLISH 4 YEARS MATH 2 YEARS (INCLUDING 1 YR ALGEBRA 1 or Algebra B) ALGEBRA 1 GEOMETRY ALGEBRA 2 ALGEBRA 1, GEOMETRY, 4TH YEAR RECOMMENDED SOCIAL STUDIES WORLD HISTORY/GEOG US HISTORY GOV’T/ECONOMICS 2 YEARS INCLUDING 1 YR US HISTORY OR 1 SEM US HIST AND 1 SEM AMER GOVT 2 YEARS INCLUDING 1 YEAR WORLD HIST/GEOG AND 1 YEAR US HIDTORY OR 1 SEM US HIST AND 1 SEM AMER GOVT SCIENCE 2 YEARS 1 YEAR PHYSICAL SCIENCE 1 YEAR BIOLOGICAL SCI 2 YEARS LAB SCIENCE (BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, GEOLOGY, PHYSICS, PHYSIOLOGY, BIOTECH, ETC.) (BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, PHYSICS PREFERRED) FOREIGN LANGUAGE 2 YEARS FROM 2 SUBJECTS 2 YEARS SAME LANGUAGE 3RD YEAR RECOMMENDED VISUAL/PERF ARTS 1 YEAR CAREER TECH NOT REQUIRED *must have grade of C- or better
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CSU and University of California Requirements:
SUBJECTS HIGH SCHOOL CAL STATE* UC* PE 2 YEARS NOT REQUIRED ELECTIVES 90 CREDITS 1 YEAR FROM: English, Soc. Studies, Adv. Math, Science, Foreign Lang., Vis/Perf Arts TOTAL 240 CREDITS 15 CLASSES MINIMUM (10 MHS credits=1 unit) 15 CLASSES MINIMUM; 22-24 RECOMMENDED *MUST EARN GRADES OF C OR BETTER IN ALL CLASSES
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PRIVATE AND OUT-OF-STATE
Requirements vary Deadlines vary Letters of Recommendation -Counselor recommendation Student statement -Teacher recommendation Official transcripts required Early Action, Early Decision Rolling admission
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What counts most with Admissions Directors?
Grades in college prep courses Admissions test scores Grades in all subjects Senior year classes Class rank Essay/personal statement Work/extra curricular activities Counselor recommendation Teacher recommendation Interview Ability to pay
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TEST INFO SAT Reasoning Test ACT
ACT SAT Subject tests (UC requires 2 tests in 2 different subjects) Literature Foreign Language Biology Chemistry Physics US History World History Math 2
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RESPONSIBILITIES STUDENT- set priorities, research colleges, request letters of recommendation, organize, fill out applications, write personal statements, contact w/admissions offices PARENTS- ‘coach not quarterback’, gives input, write checks COUNSELOR- gives input and guidance, letter of recommendation, sounding board
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COUNSELING OFFICE HOURS
The counseling office is open Monday through Friday from 7:50 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please feel free to call or make an appointment. The counseling office telephone number is 310/
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COUNSELING CONTACTS Mr. Zarate… A-F & CASAA
(310) Ms. Cleary… G-K & 9th Grade Magnet (310) Mrs. Goodwin… L-M & BBFA (310) Ms. Talley… N-S & ESL (310)
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Counseling Office Contacts continued
Mrs. Roche-Blair… T-Z, NMA, & AVID (310) Ms. Sturgeon… 10th – 12th Grade Magnet (310) Ms. Davis… Credit Recovery Program (310) Ms. Reyes… College Counselor (310) Ms. Cohen… Work Experience Coordinator (310)
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WEBSITES & RESOURCES University of California California State Universities California Community website: NCAA Clearinghouse: The Common Application Free Application for Federal Student Aid College Planning Websites: (Free if you take the PSAT) Financial Aid Search:
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ADMISSIONS TIME TABLE Grade 12- Senior Year Sept/October
Take (or retake) SAT, ACT, SAT subject tests (Oct. is last acceptable test date for many early action/early decision schools) Finalize list of colleges (6-10) . Review online applications or request paper application. Work on college essays See counselor and teachers early for recommendations See college reps in the College/Career center Keep an eye out for scholarship applications Complete CSS profile at ( Opens on Oct 1 and it’s required by many private colleges for financial aid consideration)
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ADMISSIONS TIME TABLE Grade 12- Senior Year Nov/Dec January
Take any remaining planned SAT or ACT tests Complete UC and CSU Applications by Nov 30. Have test scores sent to colleges/NCAA directly from testing company. Complete all applications by Dec 20 and enjoy winter break! Keep an eye out for scholarship applications January Fill out FAFSA (January 2 – March 2 ) Keep grades up! Do not drop classes. A college application is a contract. Keep looking for those scholarship opportunities!
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ADMISSIONS TIME TABLE Grade 12- Senior Year February March/April May
request transcripts for Mid-year reports by Feb. 15 March/April Acceptances start coming! apply for housing—maybe even before acceptance May May 1 SIR = Student Intent to Register– confirm admission and sign up for orientation. Arrange to take any necessary placement exams for English and math classes. Request that a final transcript be sent after graduation.
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Letters of Recommendation
Students need to provide counselors with Student Brag sheet, including activities and awards -- Brag Sheet Copy of essay(s) Transcript release form request from Common app or other on-line application program. Stamped, addressed envelope for each college School report forms or other forms that counselors need to fill out list of schools and due dates. Teachers will want similar information. UC and Cal State campuses do not require letters or recommendation.
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The Essay Essays should be
Personal: The essay written in the student’s own voice. It should be about something that is personally important. Concise: Every word counts! Every sentence should add information and meaning. Specific: Use examples. Don’t use the word “everything” when you could list 2 or 3 specific things. Connect specific events to a larger theme
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SURVIVING THE ADMISSIONS FRENZY
Make sure your measures of success are not dependent on things outside your control Be organized Work together Keep communicating
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REMEMBER: “College is a match to be made-not a prize to be won!”
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