1. Tehachapi High School Senior Year Presentation Counselors Danielle Bryant Randall Jackson

2. Senior Year College & Career Presentation Resources Resources THS Graduation Requirements THS Graduation Requirements College Entrance Requirements College Entrance Requirements Other Post-secondary Options Other Post-secondary Options

3. Sources of Information  Counselors  Randall Jackson A-L  Danielle Bryant M-Z  Career Center  Cal SOAP  Christina Martinez  THS Website  Senior Parent Night  Application Workshops, November  Financial Aid Workshops, Dec & Feb  Bulletin (THS website)

4. Sources of Information

5. Graduation Status  Credits—170 credits minimum to be on target to graduate (with six classes in your schedule).  CAHSEE-Must pass proficiency in Math and English  Must Pass Algebra I  If you are short credits or need to make up a “D” there are Credit Retrieval / Grade improvement Programs available: 1. APEX 2. On-line courses 3. College concurrent enrollment 4. Monroe Continuation school (more than 20) You MUST have ALL required credits to participate in Graduation

6. Senior Timeline  Review your A-G and Grad status  Final College List - applications  Testing - ACT and SAT (subject test)  Application Requirements & Deadlines (spread sheet)

7. College Options  Community Colleges  California State Universities (23 Campuses)  University of California (9 Campuses)  Private Colleges and out of State Colleges and Universities

8. College List Apply Broadly 1 Dream - 3 Target – 1 Safe  CSU  UC  California Private Colleges/Universities  Out-of–State Colleges/Universities  Community Colleges

9. College Entrance Requirements

10. 4 Yr. College / University Options CSU-California State University (Bakersfield, Fresno, Long Beach, Northridge) UC-University of California (UCLA, UC San Diego, UC Irvine) Private Schools / Out of State (USC, Pepperdine, Loyola) NOTE: “D” grades are a problem!! Most universities will NOT accept D’s. See your counselor to discuss. TA’s, work experience class, and shortened days are not recommended if you plan to attend a 4 Yr University Transcripts – Parchment.com Letters of Recommendation

11. Cal State Universities  SAT Reasoning or ACT; SAT Subject Tests are not required  Personal Statement not required  Minimum 2.0 GPA to apply*  Must fulfill A-G requirements, with C or higher in each course  Applications due October 1 st -November 30 th  EOP- Equal Opportunity Program  Visit www.csumentor.edu for more info and great planning calendars!www.csumentor.edu  D’s not accepted! *Many schools will require a higher GPA for admission.

12. University of California  SAT Reasoning Test or ACT with writing; SAT Subject Tests –not required except for certain majors  Personal Statement is required  Minimum 3.0 to apply*  Application will ask for extracurricular activities, community service, honors, awards, etc.  No letters of recommendations required  Apply November 1 st – 30th  Visit http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/ for more information http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/  D’s not accepted! *Selective Schools will require higher GPA for admission

13. Personal Statement 2015-2016 Instructions and Prompts for Fall 2015-2016  Respond to both prompts, using a maximum of 1,000 words total.  You may allocate the word count as you wish. If you choose to respond to one prompt at greater length, we suggest your shorter answer be no less than 250 words.  Stay within the word limit as closely as you can. A little over— 1,005 words, for example—is fine.  The UC’s are looking for evidence of your intellectual curiosity and your interest in personal development.  Personal statements should offer an understanding of you as a unique individual within the context of your family, school, community, and world.  Adds clarity, richness, and meaning to your application and clarifies the distinctions between you and applicants with similar academic records.  It is a forum to explain how factors outside of your school environment have enhanced or impeded your situation.

14. UC Prompts  Prompt #1 (freshman applicants)  Describe the world you come from – for example, your family, community or school – and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations.  Prompt #2 (all applicants)  Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes you proud and how does it relate to the person you are?

15. What do UC students have to say about writing the personal statement? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iB4O2UXdLo0

16. Private Schools and Out-Of- State  Requirements vary (example: Arizona requires three years of lab science)  Follow the UC requirements  Highly selective private colleges and universities recommend a minimum of five (preferably six) academic courses each year  Admissions testing and course requirements will vary by school. Check with the individual school.  Visit www.collegeboard.com, www.princetonreview.com for more college searcheswww.collegeboard.com www.princetonreview.com  Also, check on THS Counseling Website for more links to college search engines

17. Additional Information Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)  www.wiche.edu/wue (in state tuition fees at an out of state school, fee reduction varies by state) See website for list of schools that are part of program. www.wiche.edu/wue  Out of State Merit Based College Scholarships  (Schools offering scholarship based on grades and test scores, many are full ride) www.finaid.org/scholarships/academicscholarshipswww.finaid.org/scholarships/academicscholarships

18. Standardized Testing  SAT I and SAT II Subject Tests – www.collegeboard.comwww.collegeboard.com  Subject test are available in math (2C), language, history, science, and literature.  ACT (plus writing) – www.act.orgwww.act.org  Visit Test Preparation Sites to help your scores!  Must bring picture ID and admission ticket  No walk ins or standby test takers allowed  FEE WAIVERS ARE AVAILABLE!(for those who qualify)  ***You may only waive the SAT twice. and SAT Subject twice.

19. SAT and ACT Admission Ticket Guidelines Examples of acceptable photos Examples of non- acceptable photos

20. Testing Requirements

21. Test Scores YOU are responsible for sending your Test Scores !!!! Test scores May NOT be on transcripts.

22. UNIVERSITY TIMELINE  Applications due- November 30 th – CSU and UC November to February – Private and Out of State  Notification from schools – March  Award Letters (scholarships, loans, grants) – April  Intent to attend – Must notify school by May 1st

23. Community Colleges  Student must be 18 years or older OR have a high school diploma  Placement tests are given in math and English  The SAT and ACT are not required but still recommended  There are over 100 community colleges in California

24. More Community College Options  Antelope Valley College, Bakersfield College, Cerro Coso Community College a. Regular admission for Fall 2016 is in Spring. b. Priority admission- field trip in spring. Watch for bulletin announcement to pick up Guidelines during December. c. Honors Program – 3.5 and 1600 on the SAT d. Transfer Alliance Program  Other 2 year Schools have registration in the spring.

25.  Trade/Technical Schools: ITT, DeVry, FIDM, Art and Music Institute, Culinary Arts, etc. (Financial Aid available).  Certificate Programs: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Repair, Auto Body, Interior Design, etc.  Military: Navy, Army, Marines, Coast Guard, and Air Force. ASVAB testing required.  Work: Going directly into the workforce. On the job learning Other Post-Secondary Options

26. Financial Aid & Scholarships  Financial Aid parent Night at THS on December 3 rd.  “Cash for College" Financial Aid Night at the THS computer lab in February.  Social Security #’s needed – If form is not returned your financial aid (FAFSA) will NOT be verified by THS.  File FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) - January 1 to March 2 (every year)  File regardless of income or type of school you are planning on attending. (I.E. Trade/tech, 4 yr or 2yr school, etc)  *Check out the monthly scholarship bulletin in career center. Local scholarship applications will be available in the spring.

27. Financial Aid & Scholarships Please turn these forms in to the counseling office by Tuesday November 3 rd.

28. WWW.FAFSA.ED.GOV WWW.FAFSA4CASTER.ORG Pin Site: (NOW) Both Student AND Parent apply for a pin #. www.fafsa4caster.org (NOW) Begin your worksheets for financial aid Jan. 1 – Mar. 2, 2016 Complete FAFSA Student who do NOT Complete the FAFSA will Not be able to accept Scholarships or get Cal Grants. (free $$)

29. What are your next steps?  Online applications  School specific applications vs Common Application  Meet Deadlines  Be Organized (spread sheet)  Review Applications: Cal SOAP  Submit Complete Applications  Print Copies of everything

30. Your next steps Recommendations  Teacher/Counselor Recommendations  Student Brag Sheet  Student should ask the teachers who know you well  Teachers of academic subjects in 11 th grade  Don’t wait until the last minute  Number of recommendations  Write thank you notes Transcripts  Electronically/Parchment  All Common App Schools  Some Out-of-State Schools  Paper Transcripts  Request from counseling office or career center  We will provide sealed envelope and we suggest you will mail receipt requested.  NO transcript required of CSU & UC’s until you are accepted and they request it.

31. Career Center  7:15 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. before & after school, during snack & lunch, during class with a pass  Cal-Soap rep  Look around at the available resources  College/Career Presentations Get the latest info on:  Career Guidance  College Catalogs  Job Searches  Military- academies & enlistment  SAT/ACT information  Scholarships  Vocational Schools

34. GET PREPARED,BE PREPARED  Don’t wait until it is too late.  Be sure you meet all deadlines. Late applications will NOT be accepted  Ask questions

35. Strength of Curriculum Overall GPA Extra Curricular Activities Class Rank Grades in College Prep Classes Application Essay Counselor Teacher Recs Students Level of Interest in Attending ACT/SAT Scores Factors Affecting College Admissions Decisions

36. Student's level of interest in attending Strength of curriculum Grades in college prep classes Class rank Overall GPA Strength of the application essay or writing sample ACT/SAT scores Counselor and teacher recommendations Extracurricular activities National Association of College Admissions Counselors College Admission Line Up

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