1. 2014-2015 RCHS Senior Classroom Presentations

2. Transcript Review- Graduation Requirements CoursesCredits English40 (4 years) Mathematics30 (must pass equivalent of Algebra 1) Science20 (10 credits Physical Science & 10 credits Life Science.) Physical Education 20 Social Studies30 (10 credits World History; 10 credits United States History; 5 each Gov’t/Econ) Visual/Perf. Arts or World Lang. 10 Elective Credits70 Total220 credits

3. Graduation Requirements You must pass both the English Language Arts and Mathematics sections of the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) CAHSEE Upcoming Dates: Oct. 7 & 8, 2014; Feb. 3 & 4, 2015; May 12 & 13, 2015 You must have completed and documented 40 hours of community service. Many more hours needed for scholarship opportunities.

4. Credit Recovery Options On-line Credit Recovery -- Only meets high school graduation requirements; not a-g college entrance requirements (except math in 2012-13) SRJC – Concurrent enrollment BYU -- See your counselor; approximately $140 per semester class

5. UC College Requirements a-g Requirements (11 met by the end 11 th grade summer; 15 by end of 12 th grade with a 3.00 GPA) (A) History/Social Science2 years (B) English4 years (C) Mathematics3 years (Alg I, Geom and Alg 2) recommend 4 yrs. (D) Laboratory Science2 years (Bio., Chem., Physics) recommend 3 yrs. (E) Lang. Other than Eng.2 years (must be the same lang.) recommend 3 yrs. (F) Visual and Performing Arts1 year-long class (G) College Prep Elective1 year

6. CSU College Requirements a-g Requirements (A) History/Social Science2 years (B) English4 years (C) Mathematics3 years (Alg I, Geom, Alg 2) (D) Laboratory Science2 years (Bio., Chem., Physics) Some CSU’s count Earth Sci. (E) Lang. Other than Eng.2 years (must be the same lang.) (F) Visual and Performing Arts 1 year (same course) (G) College Prep Elective1 year (same course)

7. Improving Grades Must have a C- or better for college prep classes (a-g college entrance requirements) On-line Credit Recovery/Directed Studies -- Only meets high school graduation requirements; not a-g college entrance requirements (except math in 2012-13) SRJC – Concurrent enrollment BYU -- See your counselor; approximately $140 per semester class (no lab science or fine arts classes)

8. Test DatesRegistrationLate Deadline October 11, 2014September 12, 2014October 3, 2014 November 8, 2014October 9, 2014October 28, 2014 December 6, 2014November 6, 2014November 24, 2014 SAT Test Dates* *Test dates after this are too late for fall enrollment Register Online: www.collegeboard.com

9. ACT Test Dates* Test DatesRegistrationLate Deadline October 25, 2014September 19, 2014October 3, 2014 December 13, 2014November 7, 2014November 21, 2014 *Test dates after this are too late for fall enrollment Register Online: www.collegeboard.org

10. SAT Subject Test Not required except for some specific majors. Must check individual colleges for their requirements Check collegeboard.org for test dates There is an additional fee for subject tests

11. EAP* (Early Assessment Program for college readiness) -- Scoring Rubric *Part of CST testing in the Spring 11 th grade in English/Language Arts and Math EAP English Scores 1 =Ready for college 2 = Conditional (ERWC, AP English in 12 th ) 3 =Not ready for college 4 =Incomplete SAT: 500Ready for college ACT: 22Ready for college

12. EAP (Early Assessment Program) Scoring Rubric EAP Math Scores 1 = Ready for college 2 = Conditional (Pre-Calc or higher in 12 th ) 3 =Not Ready 4=Incomplete SAT:550Ready for college ACT:23Ready for college

13. What Happens if I Don’t Meet EAP Standards? ELP & EMP Tests given throughout state to help students get qualified (sign ups are online). Must register and take by deadline. Early Start Programs are being offered throughout colleges and universities. Each college or university will have their own process for students to meet the requirement.

14. Eligibility Index (3.0 and above qualifies for any score)

15. UC/University of California Map (10)

16. CSU/California State University Map (23)

17. Private/Independent Colleges and Universities Map

18. Community Colleges Map

19. Financial Aid FAFSA – Due March 2, 2015 www.fafsa.ed.gov Cal-Grants SRJC Doyle CSS Profile (private colleges)

20. Scholarship Information Scholarship bulletin – check regularly for new scholarship information www.ranchocotate.org Community service hours—the most critical aspect for getting local scholarships.

21. NCAA Clearinghouse Athletes Use online or paper application available at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net www.ncaaclearinghouse.net Requirements are very specific for Div. I & II See Mrs. Scardina or Mr. Sarlatte to check Div. I & II requirements

22. Tips Visit colleges and universities Listen for dates when college reps visit Rancho (posted in Guidance Office hallway) Explore college websites –CSU: www.csumentor.eduwww.csumentor.edu –UC: www.universityofcalifornia.eduwww.universityofcalifornia.edu Early Start College entrance is very competitive!

23. Senior Check Sheet Fall Review your course with school counselor to make sure you are on track with a - g requirements Continue College Search on collegeboard.com Sign up for SAT and/or ACT early in the year Attend College Night and Financial Aid Night at your school Listen to presenters from colleges/universities who come to your high school early in the fall Don’t miss college/university application deadlines Keep your grades up; work with your teachers to know your progress at all times Log on to My Organizer www.collegeboard.comwww.collegeboard.com For CSU’s log on to www.csumentor to stay up on informationwww.csumentor

24. Senior Check Sheet Winter Keep your grades up; continue working with your teachers to know your progress at all times Complete the FAFSA Continue checking on available scholarships

25. Senior Check Sheet Spring If you haven’t done so, complete the FAFSA by the March 2, 2015 deadline Continue applying for scholarships Keep your grades up; continue working with your teachers to know your progress at all times Register for AP tests if you are taking AP class(es)

26. REMEMBER!!! Know where you stand in each class! Talk to your teacher(s) if you need help! Keep up on the bulletin announcements! Don’t miss deadlines! Don’t slack off in the Spring! Consult with your counselor regularly! Have a terrific senior year!