2. Agenda 2015-2016  Review Advising Materials  Presentation: - Transcript review - College Systems - Testing for Colleges - NCAA - Resources - Jr. Advising Part II: Naviance

3. Graduation Status: Transcript review

4. Community College System Community Colleges: Sierra American River Sacramento City Consumnes For admission: Community colleges will accept any student who is 18 years of age or older. Community colleges require Math and English placement exams taken Spring of senior year No SAT/ACT tests required *Transfer programs to UC/CSU schools available

5. A-G: Min. 4-yr college admissions requirements a. History: 2 years (20 credits) b. English: 4 years (40 credits) c. Math: 3 years (30 credits) Through Alg. 2/CCIM3 d. Lab Science: 2 years (20 credits) Life & Physical e. Language other than English: 2 yrs (20 credits)  Must be same language both years f. Visual/Performing Arts: 1 year (10 credits) g. Elective Courses: 1 year (10 credits)  Students must earn a “C-” or higher in these courses  List of a-g approved courses in course catalog on GBHS website

6. CSU College System ( Calif. State Univ.) 23 campuses including: Sacramento State Chico State Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Sonoma State San Diego State Cal State Fullerton Long Beach State Humboldt State CSU’s look most heavily at: GPA Test Scores  Exception is Cal-Poly SLO, which considers: 9 th grade grades bonus for extra college prep courses supplemental application demonstration of involvement in area of interest Prefer the ACT For more information, visit www.csumentor.edu

7. UC College System (University of Calif.) UC Berkeley UC Davis UCLA UC San Diego UC Santa Barbara UC Santa Cruz UC Irvine UC Merced UC Riverside UC’s look most heavily at: Comprehensive Review GPA Test Scores Strength of curriculum Essays (Personal Statements) Extracurricular activities *For more information, visit www.universityofcalifornia.eduwww.universityofcalifornia.edu

8. GPA/Grades for UC/CSU’s Only A-G courses taken in grades 10 th and above are used in GPA calculation for eligibility Only “C-” grades and above in required college preparatory courses satisfy college requirements (including 9 th grade) If you have earned a “D” in a required A-G course, see your counselor for remediation options - you still have time to get back on track!

9. Private College System Private Colleges USC Stanford Point Loma Pepperdine University of San Diego St. Mary’s University of Pacific Santa Clara Private school admission requirements vary but can include:  Grades/GPA  Test Scores  Strength of curriculum (maintain thru Sr. yr.)  Activities (sports, clubs, jobs)  Leadership  Community Service  Essays (if required)  Interviews (some private schools)

10. College Visits: Do I Really Need to Do Them This Year?  Schedule visits in the Junior year and in the summer before your Senior year  Check GBHS College Visitation Schedule (Career Center)  Attend Spring College Open Houses  Virtual tours available at www.collegeweeklive.comwww.collegeweeklive.com

11. Testing in junior year PSAT (to be administered on Oct. 28th) Listen for announcements to pick up results in Dec. in the Career Center Analyze strengths and weaknesses at PSAT website (noted on results printout) SAT 1 and/or ACT Once by spring Junior year and in Senior year if needed (most permit testing thru December of senior year) Colleges will take your best scores SAT II Subject Tests: Not required for UC’s; some UC majors recommend; check each campus Some private schools require them Align test date with end of high level course taken in subject area Subject tests: English Literature, Math, History, Science, Foreign Language

12. SAT/ACT  4 scores sent for free (if indicated no later the Wed. following the test date)  Extra scores sent for fee (handle online)  For CSU’s use code - 3594 for SAT  Using this code will make your SAT scores available to all 23 CSU’s  For the ACT, sending to one campus will cover all 23 campuses as they will share these scores  For UC’s send ACT/SAT scores to one UC only and those scores will be made available to all nine UC’s  No need to use “Score Choice” – colleges really will take your highest score without penalizing you for other lower scores (exception: SAT II subject tests)  NCAA Eligibility Center code - 9999  GBHS school code - 051106

13. SAT and ACT SAT (Present version)  Includes a writing segment  Maximum score is 2400 200-800 Critical Reading 200-800 Math 200-800 Writing  Covers math through Algebra 2 (helpful to complete by end of Jr. year before testing) ACT  Includes an additional, optional, writing piece (required for UC’s)  Maximum score is a 36 1-36 English 1-36 Math 1-36 Reading 1-36 Science 1-36 Composite

14. The New SAT Launching in March 2016 1600 maximum score (range from 400 – 1600) *2 section scores (range from 200-800) -Math -Evidence-based Reading and Writing Optional Essay that is scored separately as a sub-score Covers math through Algebra 2 No penalty for wrong answers Free test prep at www.khanacademy.orgwww.khanacademy.org

15. WHICH SAT TEST SHOULD I TAKE AND WHEN? New SAT provides a unique opportunity because:  There is the uncertainty of how well students will do on the new SAT  Colleges will permit present juniors to use either the present or new SAT test for admissions. Taking both versions of the SAT may prove to be a wise strategy. Consider:  Signing up to take the present SAT no later than January 2016 (last test date option); and  Take the new SAT in late spring (May or June). In addition, taking the ACT in late spring would give you three different test results to choose from.

16. Early Assessment Program (EAP) Early assessment opportunity for CSU’s and Sierra College In junior year, students will be taking the Common Core Assessment in Math and English Exemption from ELM (Entry Level Math) and EPT (English Placement Test) possible with sufficient score

17. NCAA – Eligibility Center  Application required if planning to play division one or two sports in college.  Apply by end of junior year  Application available online at www.eligibilitycenter.org www.eligibilitycenter.org  Must also send ACT/SAT score. Use code 9999.  Transcripts - GBHS will automatically send a transcript (for free) to the NCAA for those who are registered with the NCAA at the end of both the junior and senior year. If you would like a transcript sent at a different time then noted, see Mrs. Keeney in the Attendance Office.  Transcript #1 gets mailed after junior year  Transcript #2 gets mailed after graduation

18. Resources – On Track (OT) GBHS Learning Center (a.k.a. Library) – all subjects Walk in program offers a quiet place to study Librarian and Peer Tutors will be available as a resource Available Monday - Thursday from 2:35 – 4:00 pm Math Tutoring Center – for math support  Walk in program after school  Available Monday -Thursday from 2:35 – 3:35 pm  Mondays and Wednesdays – room 651; Tuesdays and Thursdays – room 658 Homework Center  Utilize to makeup tests, quizzes, and assignments  Available Monday – Thursday from 2:35 – 3:45 pm in room 822 Need Transportation?  Late bus is available Monday – Thursday at 4:30 pm.

19. Resources Cont’d Career Center Support: Mrs. Underwood  College and Career related presentations and information  Financial Aid information and forms  Scholarship information and applications  NCAA information  SAT I, SAT Subject Tests, and ACT registration & test prep  Naviance help **Keep your eye on the bulletin, the Counselor/Career Center newsletter, and Naviance for up-to-date information on the latest Career Center news. College and Career Handbook – a great electronic resource for college & career related issues. Available at the counseling website.

20. Does Education Really Matter?

21. Reminders  Testing (ACT/SAT’s) – Get them completed this year  Try to complete Algebra 2/Int. 3 by the end of junior year  Plan on rigorous senior year – Include a math class!  Begin researching colleges and gathering information Ouch!!! These Can Hurt!  Does your discipline record matter?  Does it matter how I portray myself online? (Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, etc.) Study Hard – this is a BIG year for college!

22. Junior Advising Part II: Naviance Lab Sessions When: Nov. 16 th, 17 th, 19 th or Jan. 12 th, 14 th, 15 th Where: TBA