Post on 27-Jun-2020
Class of 2021
Junior
Workshop
All WHS Counseling Events, Programs, and Scheduling follow the IUSD Non-Discrimination Policy; BP 5145.3
WHS Graduation Requirements
4 years of English
2 years of Math (Algebra 1 or Math 1 plus one more)
2 years of Science
1 year of Foreign Language or Fine Art or Tech Ed
1 year of World History
1 year of U.S. History
1 year of Political Science/ Economics
2 years of Physical Education
1 semester of Health
70 credits of additional electives
Total: 215 credits
Who is My Counselor???
Mrs. Carrington Mrs. Greely Mr. Kem
Ng-Sey A-Cr Kar-Ne
Ms. Bethmann Mrs. Taylor Mr. Campbell
Sh-Z Cu-Kao 10th Grade Conferences
• Academic
• Personal/Social
• College/Career
Transcript Review
Check your transcript for correctness to ensure you are on track to graduate next year and are meeting 4 year college admission requirements.
If you earned a D or F in any course, please check with your counselor to determine if you need to repeat the class in summer school
Summer school information is now available on the Woodbridge website. Registration begins on April 7th.
If you have ANY questions regarding your transcript or courses for next year, please see your counselor!!!!!
Personal
Information:
Is it correct??
What is your
GPA? How many
credits have you
earned?
Check this box to
see what credits
you need to earn
to meet grad
requirements.
Most students
have 150 now. If
less than 120, see
your counselor.
Classes you
had and
grades you
earned. Are
they correct?
In order to be eligible to apply to a CSU/UC school or many private or out-of-state 4 year colleges, students must complete minimum admissions requirements which are called “a-g” courses. Studies also show that by completing these requirements, the success rate is higher for students who want to transfer from a community college to a four year college.
**4-year university bound students must pass all a-g courses with grades C-or higher.
**D or F grades in required a-g courses may need to be remediated
College Admission Requirements
“a-g” Terminology
MINIMUM REQUIRED COURSES
a – History/Social Science (2 years)
b– English (4 years college prep English)
c – Math (3 years through Alg 2 or Math 3, rec. 4 years)
d – Lab Science (2 years, rec. 3rd)*
e – World Language (2 years, rec. 3rd for UC)
f – Visual and Performing Arts (1 year)
g – College Prep Elective (1 year)
4 Year College Admission Requirements “a-g” Coursework
Not sure if you are on track to complete a-g
coursework??
Use the a-g checklist along with your transcript:
Only include classes where you earned a C- or higher
Include the classes you are taking this year.
“a-g” Coursework Requirement Checklist
Senior Year
Stay Strong Academically!
Focus on completing the “a-g” requirements.
Consider an ROP class – it can help with college admissions and prepare you for a major or career. Check out the handout with class options!
Dual Enrollment courses on the WHS campus – See flyer!!!
It is important to take rigorous courses but do not overload – balance is key!
Make sure you finish Health, Visual Performing Art, PE, etc.
Today you will receive course selection documents for your senior year.
Counselors will be available to answer questions on Friday, 3/13, Monday, 3/16 and Tuesday, 3/17 during lunchtimeoutside of the Counseling Office.
Counselors will meet with you on Monday, 3/23, Tuesday, 3/24, Wednesday, 3/25 or Thursday, 3/26 in your English classes to collect course documents.
Senior Year Course Selection
Check your transcript for remaining graduation requirements!
Seniors MUST have at least 5 classes all year!
Consult the a-g checklist
Attend Discovery Days tutorial sessions to learn more about specific courses (HW expectations; prerequisite skills, support & resources.)
Talk to your counselor during lunch on 3/13, 3/16, 3/17!!!
Don’t know what to take next year???
Let’s review course selection documents together!
12th Grade Course Registration
• 4 year College or University
• Community College
•Trade/technical school
• Military
• Travel
• Work
What road will you take?
Jobs that use a technical/trade
school degree
Electrician
Dental hygienist
Plumber
Paralegal
Nurse
Graphic Designer
Welder
Computer technician
Aircraft mechanic
Cosmetologist
Chef
Marine mechanic
Construction manager
Massage therapist
Pharmacy technician
How do I prepare for my career if I don’t
need a 4 year degree?
Vocational/Technical/Trade Schools:
•Designed to give students the technical
skills to prepare for a specific occupation
•Unlike four-year college, you don’t graduate
from a trade school with a bachelor’s degree.
Usually, upon
completion of the program, you’ll receive a
diploma or trade certificate acknowledging
you successfully finished.
Community colleges have a
variety of career programs
where you can earn a
certificate and begin working
in your chosen field.
Check out Real Work Matters
www.rwm.org to search for
trade/technical schools.
Public California College Systems
Community College
Cal State System
UC System
California Community Colleges (CCC)
The CCC offer three programs:
1. Two year Degrees: A.A. or A.S
2. Certificate Programs: A variety of career areas
3. Transfer Program: to Four Year Colleges
* IVC Honors Program open to students with a total 3.25 GPA.
IVC Promise Program – Complete your FAFSA
Apply Early!! October (IVC), October (OCC)
Financial Aid is available
They do have guaranteed transfer programs specific to the UC’s and CSU’s. However, pre-requisites apply!
Must be at least 18 or a high school grad to apply!
California State UniversityApplication timeline: October 1 – November 30th
The following campuses are not impacted:
San FranciscoBakersfieldChannel IslandsDominguez HillsEast BayMaritime AcademyStanislaus
2.0 minimum GPA
www.csumentor.edu
CSU Admissions Eligibility
CSU Eligibility Index Class of 2021
GPA x 800 + SAT (CR + M) = 2950 Minimum
OR (10 x ACT) + (200 x GPA) = 694 Minimum
Use the link below to determine if you meet minimum eligibility requirements:
tinyurl.com/CalStateEI
Class of 2019 - CSU Admission Data – Published by CSU
CSU School Applied Admitted % Admitted 2019/ Avg GPA
Fullerton 50,000 26,000 52% 3.68
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 54,000 15,000 27% 4.09
Long Beach 69,803 21,000 30% 3.5
San Diego 69,000 23,000 33% 3.97
Cal Poly Pomona 40,000 21,000 52% 3.83
San Francisco 34,000 26,000 76% 3.38
San Jose 35,000 22,000 62% 3.45
University of California Application Timeline: November 1-November 30th (App opens August 1st)
Berkeley Davis Irvine Los Angeles Merced Riverside San Diego Santa Barbara Santa Cruz
3.0 minimum GPA
UC Admissions Comprehensive Review
GPA (3.0 in grades 10 and 11 for eligibility)
Senior Classes
Test Scores (SAT or ACT)
AP/Honors Courses
Personal Insight Questions
Extracurricular activities
Special talents
First generation college student
Class of 2019-UC Admission Data
UC School Admitted Applied % Admitted 2016/ Avg GPA
Irvine 73 159 46% 4.10
San Diego 51 139 37% 4.26
Los Angeles 27 138 20% 4.32
Santa Barbara 53 106 50% 4.07
Berkeley 29 95 31% 4.30
Davis 39 84 46% 4.11
Riverside 54 61 89% 3.76
Santa Cruz 30 41 73% 3.82
Merced 14 18 78% 3.63
UC School Applied Admitted % Admitted 2019/ Avg GPA
Irvine 70,000 15,000 21% 4.04-4.28
Los Angeles 69,000 8,000 12% 4.21-4.33
San Diego 66,000 18,000 28% 4.11-4.30
Santa Barbara 65,000 17,000 27% 4.09-4.30
Berkeley 50,000 9,600 19% 4.17-4.31
Davis 55,000 19,000 35% 4.07-4.28
Riverside 43,000 24,000 56% 3.71-4.13
Santa Cruz 44,000 20,000 45% 3.84-4.20
Merced 23,000 17,000 74% 3.45-3.96
Admissions to Private Colleges
Every school has different requirements.
It is up to YOU to investigate the schools YOU are interested in.
Most schools accept the Common Application.
www.commonapp.org
If the college you are applying to requires supplemental documents, i.e. letters of recommendation and/or transcripts, you need to attend a College Application Assistance Workshop… held every Tuesday in the Fall Semester
Applying Early
Early Decision (ED) is binding
Early Action (EA) is non-binding
Restrictive Early Action (REA) means you may not apply to an EA, REA, or ED program at any private college/university in the US
Does it increase my chance of acceptance?
Colleges vary in percentage of early applicants they admit. A higher admission rate may correlate to stronger profiles among candidates choosing ED/EA.
WHS Admissions to Ivy Leagues
Brown University 23 applied, 1 accepted
Columbia University 26 applied, 0 accepted
Cornell University 35 applied, 2 accepted
Dartmouth University 17 applied, 0 accepted
Harvard College 20 applied, 0 accepted
University of Penn 24 applied 2 accepted
Princeton University 17 applied, 0 accepted
Yale University 20 applied, 1 accepted
“California Ivy”
Stanford 40 applied, 1 accepted
WHS Admissions to other highly selective private and public schools
Cal Tech 11 applied, 1 accepted
Carnegie Mellon 24 applied, 3 accepted
University of Chicago 12 applied, 0 accepted
Duke 16 applied, 1 accepted
Emory 17 applied, 3 accepted
Johns Hopkins 23 applied, 4 accepted
University of Michigan 27 applied, 6 accepted
Northwestern 23 applied, 2 accepted
Pomona College 16 applied, 0 accepted
Rice 16 applied, 1 accepted
USC 88 applied, 6 accepted
University of Texas 11 applied, 2 accepted
DO NOT DESPAIR!!!!You CAN go to college!!!
Boise State – 3.45 Avg GPA
San Francisco State – 3.3 Avg GPA
Washington State – 3.4 AvgGPA
San Jose State – 3.45 AvgGPA
Chico State – 3.45 Avg GPA
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs – 3.4 AvgGPA
Colorado Mesa – 3.2 AvgGPA
Whitworth University –3.6 Avg GPA
Maryville University – 3.42 Avg GPA
University of La Verne –3.31 Avg GPA
This student
was accepted to the
following schools this year:
What is your
GPA? How many
credits have you
earned?
Check this box to
see what credits
you need to earn
to meet grad
requirements.
Most students
have 150 now. If
less than 120, see
your counselor.
Classes you
had and
grades you
earned. Are
they correct?
SAT: 1030
SAT Reasoning Test
May 2, 2020
June 6, 2020
August 29, 2020
October 3, 2020
November 7, 2020
www.collegeboard.org
ACT
April 4, 2020
June 13, 2020
July 18, 2020
September 12, 2020 - anticipated
October 24, 2020 – anticipated
www.act.org
College Admission TestsTests must be taken prior to November of 12th grade – check with individual schools
Financial Aid Basics
Sources of Aid
Federal Awarded by federal government
State Awarded by state government
Private Awarded by an outside organization
Types of AidScholarships/Grants Do not have to be paid back
Work Study Earned by student as payment
for a job on campus
Loans Must be repaid
Check the “Net Price Calculator” on each college’s website to get an estimate
of how much you’ll pay!
Looking Beyond the Name: Finding the “Right Fit” School
Possible Selection Criteria:
LocationDistance from homeSchool Setting (Urban, Rural)Location and size of nearest cityWeather
SizeEnrollment Physical Size of Campus
EnvironmentCo-ed, Male, Female
TypeState University, Private College, Military, Community College, Trade School, Religious/Non Religious
FacilitiesAcademicRecreational
Job Placement or Internship services
ActivitiesClubsOrganizationsGreek LifeAthleticsIntramurals
Major
What do I want to do after college and what major can help me get there? What schools have that major?
UCLA – 30,000
undergraduates
Pomona College-
1,600
undergraduates
Take a virtual tour on youvisit.com
Naviance SuperMatch College Search
Naviance Scattergrams
College Visits to WHS
Campus Visits
Niche.com – “Will you get in?”
Parchment.com
Internet
College Search Tools
First, begin with a list of potential schools. On average, students are selecting 8-10 universities. A recommended guideline is to have:
• 2-3 Reach Schools (10%-20% chance of admission)• Within striking distance of GPA and test scores• Many factors are used in identifying admission•
• 3-4 Match or Target Schools (70%-80% chance of admission) • GPA and Test Scores fall within or slightly above the school’s average
• 1-2 Safety Schools (90%-100% chance of admission)• GPA and Test Scores above the school’s average• Make sure your safety school is actually a school you
would attend!!!
Create your list of schools
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1. Share what you know!!! Use the link below to access the survey :
https://tinyurl.com/uh2j2vp
2. Access Naviance by going to the Woodbridge High website and clicking on Naviance under Quicklinks.
3. Go to the Career link and start the Cluster Finder.
4. Research careers of interest and save them as a favorite.
5. Explore Supermatch and Scattergrams to help with choosing a “Good Fit” college.
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