Senior Grade Level Presentation

Gathering Information is critical to making informed decisions.

High school diploma requirements have increased and key decisions must be made earlier

Helps in achieving personal goals. Helps decide what level of education you need to

reach your career goal.

Have 220 Credits Pass the Core Curriculum Pass the CAHSEE (California High School Exit Exam)

ELA: 350Math: 350

Must pass the CAHSEE to receive a High School Diploma in the State of California

Must pass both Math and English sections (with a score of 350 for each section)If you pass one and not the other, you

only have to re-take the section you did not pass.

There are opportunities to re-take it if you do not pass it.

Official Transcripts are embossed with the school seal and signed by the Registrar

Unofficial Transcripts will not be accepted in place of official transcripts

Have you…•Completed Health?•4 Semesters of PE?•Made up F’s in core subjects?

•Do you have at least 160 Credits????

If you answered no to any of these questions, you need to see your counselor ASAP!!!

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Over 100 Community Colleges in Over 100 Community Colleges in CaliforniaCalifornia

Earn a 2-year Associate of Arts DegreeEarn a 2-year Associate of Arts Degree

No tests required (No SAT or ACT)

Options include Certificate programs, Associates Degree, or Transfer to 4-Year Colleges

Community College is College

90% of all admitted transfer students are from a CCC

1/3 of UC bachelor’s degrees go to transfer students

UC offers a space to every UC-eligible CCC student

Seven campuses offer transfer admission guarantees

The University increased its new transfer enrollment target by 500 two years in a row

Long-term plan is slow growth of new transfer students

23 campuses 4 year Universities with degree programs (Bachelors and

Graduate Level) A-G Requirements must be met Minimum GPA of *2.0 (3.0 recommended) SAT Reasoning (Critical Reading and Math) or ACT*For GPA’s between 2.0-2.9, students must determine minimum eligibility (Eligibility Index). For

example: 2.0 = 1300 SAT (CR & Math only) or 30 ACT 2.5 = 900 SAT (CR & Math only) or 20 ACT 2.9 = 510 SAT (CR & Math only) or 10 ACT

9 undergraduate campuses; 1 graduate campus Four-Year Universities with degree programs (Bachelors,

Graduate, and Professional) A-G Requirements must be met At least 3.0 GPA in (A-G) subjects (Should have a much

higher GPA for most campuses) SAT Reasoning (Critical Reading, Math, and Writing) or

ACT (SAT Subject Test is optional)

A. 2 years of Social ScienceB. 4 years college prep EnglishC. 3 years math - Algebra 1, Geometry,

Algebra 2D. 2 years lab scienceE. 2 years same foreign languageF. 1 year visual/performing arts G. 1 year advanced/college course

Programs vary according to size Prefer students who have met the UC/CSU A-G

requirements with at least a 2.0** SAT I / ACT: Check catalogs for specific test

requirements.**It is best to go online to get information on the college/university you are interested in for their specific entrance requirements.

Money to pay for college or career school Grants Loans Work-study Scholarships

Apply for Financial Aid Federal student aid: fill out Free

Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov

Local Scholarship Packets will be distributed in December!

Remember: This is money that is designated for Centennial Students.

All students, regardless of post graduation plan, should apply for local scholarships.

Filing period is January 1st-March 2nd

Use estimated 2011 income information if taxes are not complete at time of FAFSA submission

Student and at least one parent whose information is reported must complete and sign the FAFSA

Use FAFSA 4caster

• www.fafsa.ed.gov

• www.fastweb.com

• www.finaid.org

• www.scholarshipexperts.com

BEWARE of SCAMS!!!BEWARE of SCAMS!!!

Career Cruising Resume Builder School Search based on interests

Scholarships

College Search

Date Time/Place Topic

Thursday, September 22nd, 2011 Room # 818

3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

UC Personal Statement

Thursday, October 6th, 2011 Room # 815

3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

CSU Application

Thursday, October 20th, 2011 Room # 815

3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

UC Application

Thursday, October 27th, 2011 Room # 815

3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Common Application

Tuesday, November 8th, 2011 Room # 815

3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

CSU, UC, and Common Application

Tuesday, November 15th, 2011 Room # 815

3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

CSU, UC, and Common Application

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012 Room # 815

3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

FAFSA Online

Thursday, February 9th, 2012 Room # 815

3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

FAFSA Online

Application Workshops

Senior Check OutAll Seniors will be required to show proof of

your post graduation plan prior to completing your check out!

Military-Enlistment Letter/Notification

World of Work- Resume

Vocational School- Letter of Admission

Community College- Copy of Completed Application or any correspondence that verifies your status as a future student.

4-Year College- Admission Letter

Senior College Night

Wednesday, October 5th from 6-9pm

Meet with your COUNSELOR!!!

Come up with a PLAN!!!

Commit to your PLAN!!!

Execute your PLAN!!!

See yourself Graduated and Successful!!!

Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing

to be achieved. William Jennings Bryan