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Life After High School
What should I be doing this year to plan for next year?
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1st Priority: Graduation
• Meet with Counselor regarding graduation
“Senior Conference”
• Review transcript
• Check CaHSEE test scores
• Verify credits
• Review A-G requirements
• Your chance to let us know your plans!!!!!!
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What if I need to Make Up a Class?
• Nova Net/Night School : Computer remediation class
• Availability limited • Location: District Office (Louise Avenue) • Transportation required M/W 4-6 PM and 6:15-8:15 PM or T/TH 4-6 PM and 6:15-8:15 PM
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Military Choice #1
• Recommend:
Meet with recruiters…….discuss job opportunities available
Army National Guard
Navy Air Force
Marines Coast Guard
Take the ASVAB test……score determines which jobs you are eligible for………
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Military: The ASVAB Test
• Weston Ranch High School:
October 7th 7:45 AM Library
Sign up in the counseling office……………………
……….with Maria!!!!
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Choice #2: Trade Schools
• Example Trade Schools: Wyotech and UTI Heald College ITT tech Carrington College DeVry’s College Kaplan College San Joaquin Valley College Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising Cosmetology Schools
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Trade School +’s and –’s
Good
• Fast
• Smaller classes
• Hands on training
• More access to programs
• Take required classes only
Bad
• Expensive
• May be non-transferable classes….. If you decide to further your education
Important: Check with the certificate programs offered at the Community Colleges….they often have similar programs for a lot less money…………….
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Example:
Wyotech/UTI Automotive
• 1 -1 1/2 years
• $16,000
Delta College Automotive
• 2-3 years
• $2,000-$3,000
Explore both options…………….then make a choice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Choice #3: Community College Certificate(Trade School)
Certificate programs are trade school programs………… Completion of the program earns the certificate of completion (like a diploma) Advantage: Proof of skills when applying for jobs……….. Over 100+ certificate programs available at MJC and Delta
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Certificate Programs
• Examples: Just a Sample…................................................. • Law Enforcement Carpentry Electronics/electrician • Agriculture Diesel technology Fire Science • Automotive Landscape Mgmt. Refrigeration • Welding Bookkeeping Bank teller • Computers Real Estate Culinary Arts • Interior design Nursing X-ray technician • Substance abuse counselor
Salaries from $10/hr to $100,000+ per year……….. Programs anywhere from 1-3 years to complete
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Choice #4: Community College Transfer
• No SAT or ACT Test Required
• Community Colleges require their own placement test ----------English -----------Math • Apply in April or May
• Costs: $36 per unit……..$540 tuition per semester full time $1,700 in books per year $2,240 per year
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Our Local Community College: Delta College
#1= Apply in sometime starting April
#2= Take a placement test (Math and English)
#3= Attend Orientation class (select classes)
#4= Receive registration date to enroll in classes
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Hot Tip for Community Colleges
It’s challenging to get all the classes you need to transfer in 2 years………
Apply to both Delta and Modesto Junior College, twice the chance to get needed classes
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Choice #5: Colleges and Universities
• 3 Different types; #1= CSU (Calif. State Univ.) Ex: Sacramento State
Req: (1)A-G classes Stanislaus State
(2) SAT-ACT Test East Bay
#2= UC (Univ. of Calif.) Ex: UC Davis
Req: (1) A-G Classes, AP/Honors
(2) SAT/ACT/Subject Tests
#3= Private Ex: UOP, USC, Art Institute
Req: Check online regarding admission requirements
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Colleges: A-G Requirements
• Required Classes for admissions:
A. History/S. Studies 2 years
B. English 4 years
C. Math 3 years (Alg.2)
D. Lab Science 2 years (Bio/Chem)
E. Foreign Language 2 years
F. Visual/Performing Art 1 year
Key: No grade lower than a C-
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College Tests
• I want to go to a CSU
----------SAT test or ACT test
• I want to go to a UC
---------SAT test + ACT test w/writing
---------SAT Subject tests no longer required
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SAT vs ACT • Which is better for me?
SAT Test Math and Eng Reasoning Test Think about the answers
ACT Test Math, Eng, Social Studies, and Science Less Math based More recall of information learned in high school
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ACT
• Test Dates Registration Deadline
• December 10th November 4th
• Cost: $34 w/o writing
$49.50 w/ writing
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SAT Reasoning & SAT II Subject
Test Date Registration Deadline
• November 5th October 7th
• December 3th November 8th
• Cost: $49 SAT Reasoning
$44-53 SAT Subject
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Fee Waivers
• Testing fee waivers are available to qualified seniors. The College Board and ACT set standards for availability.
• Fee waivers for college applications are also available to qualified seniors when completing your college application online. Most colleges have their fee waiver built into their application when applying online.
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College tests Continued……
• Tests must be completed by December…….
• Remaining tests dates: Handout
• Important: -----College will use the higher of the test scores
-----Good strategy: take both………..!!!!!
-----Review test prep booklets to prepare for test
-----Check out test review booklets from the library too!
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College Applications
• CSU System -----Start applying Oct. 1…..until Nov.30th -----csumentor.com….click on “apply online” -----$55 per campus…………to apply (fee waivers) • UC System -----Submit Nov.1…..until Nov.30th -----Application opens Oct. 1st -----$70 per campus…………to apply (fee waivers)
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College Preview Days
• Excellent way of exploring a campus!!!!!!!
• They’re like an open house:
Campus tours: CSU/UC/Private colleges too!
Tours of the residence halls
Financial aid workshops
Admissions workshops (applying)
Clubs, sports, campus activities
Counseling center has the dates…….and they’re free!!!!!!!!
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College Visitation • Try to visit the college you are planning to
attend or do an online tour.
• Many campuses have preview days-
– CSU East Bay October 29th
– CSU Sacramento October 1st
– CSU Stanislaus October 15th
– UC Davis October 15th
– UC Merced October 15th
• http://www.campustours.com/
• www.collegeweeklive.com
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NCAA
• In order to play Division 1 or 2 Collegiate Athletics, you MUST be cleared through the NCAA Clearinghouse.
• This includes 16 required courses and the SAT or ACT.
• www.ncaaclearinghouse.org
• www.ncaa.org
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2nd Priority: $$$$$$$$
• How do I pay for what I want to do?
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Estimated College Costs 2011-2012 Community
College
CSU UC Private/
Independent
Fees and Tuition $802-$1,084
($36 per unit)
$5,701-$6,920 $13,070-$14,832 $2,7231-$5,6691
Books and
Supplies
$1,746 $1,746 $1,746 $1,746
Room and Board $3,550-$11, 556 $7,872-$12,414
On Campus
$11,619-$14,990
On Campus
$8,568-$15,800
On Campus
Transportation $1,364 $1,364 $1,364 $1,364
Personal Expenses $3,288 $3,288
$3288
$3,288
TOTAL $10,750-$19,038 $19,971-$25,732 $31,087-$36,220 $42,197-$78,889
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FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Grants Loans
Work Study
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Scholarships $$$$$$
• Start searching for scholarships online
• Sign up for Scholarship emails—counseling office.
• Do Not consider yourself ineligible for scholarships because you’re not going to a 4 - year college or think your family income is too high/low or your GPA is too high/low
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• Some scholarships are earmarked for Community College / Trade / or Technical Schools
• Some are based strictly on merit or need
• Some for lower / higher GPA’s
Scholarships $$$$$$
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Go online
• www.fastweb.com
• www.meritaid.com
• www.scholarships.com
• www.collegeboard.com
• www.finaid.org/scholarships
• www.HispanicFund.org
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$cholarship $cams
• Beware of letters that say:
– This scholarship is guaranteed or your money back
– You can’t get this information anywhere else
– May I have your credit card number to hold this scholarship? This scholarship will cost you some money
– Or … You’re a finalist in a contest (that you never entered)
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Important: Have a back up Plan!!!
• Perfect back up plan: Apply to the Community College -----free to apply -----if your other plans don’t work out……..you have something to fall back on! -----Community Colleges offer job training…or you can transfer to the college/university, or go in the ,military, etc.
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Important Dates
• UC Presentation at WRHS ??
• ASVAB test October 7th
• CSU Presentations – Stanislaus State October 4th
– Sacramento State September 30th
• FAFSA Presentation December
• FAFSA Workshop TBA: January?
• Senior Awards Night May 2012
• More TBD: Monitor e-mail and website
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Quick Summary!
• Military?--take ASVAB test, meet w/recruiter • Community College- Jan/financial aid, April/apply • 4 year College---take SAT test before Dec. ---Apply Oct/Nov. ---Jan. /financial aid • Independent colleges and trade schools ---Check online for admission information ---Compare to Community College
Certificate programs ($)
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Quick Summary
$ FAFSA $
Single most important financial aid opportunity
Apply in January
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Websites
csumentor.com
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Websites
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Questions?????
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