Agenda 2015-Agenda 2015-20162016

Review Advising Materials Presentation:

- Transcript review- College Systems - Testing for Colleges- NCAA- Resources- Jr. Advising Part II: Naviance

Graduation Status: Transcript review

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

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

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:9th grade gradesbonus for extra college prep

courses supplemental applicationdemonstration of

involvement in area of interest

Prefer the ACT•For more information, visit www.csumentor.edu

UC College System (University of Calif.)

UC BerkeleyUC DavisUCLAUC San DiegoUC Santa BarbaraUC Santa CruzUC IrvineUC MercedUC 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.edu

GPA/Grades for UC/CSU’s

Only A-G courses taken in grades 10th and above are used in GPA calculation for eligibility

Only “C-” grades and above in required college preparatory courses satisfy college requirements (including 9th 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!

Private College SystemPrivate 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)

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.com

Testing in junior yearPSAT (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

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

SAT and ACTSAT (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

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.org

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.

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

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 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

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.

Resources Cont’dCareer 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.

Does Education Really Matter?

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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!

Junior Advising Part II: Naviance Lab Sessions

When: Nov. 16th, 17th, 19th or Jan. 12th, 14th, 15th

Where: TBA