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Welcome to Your

Junior Year

Class of 2016

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Overview

1. Upcoming Events2. Post-Secondary Options3. College Entrance Tests4. The Junior Dozen5. Naviance

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Upcoming Events

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PSAT @ ORHS• Wednesday, October 15th @ ORHS

• 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

• $ 20.00

• Pay at the Finance window or online @ the ORHS web store until 10-

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• Free PSAT study booklets are available in the Career Center

• Room Assignments will be posted on Monday, October 13th

(Career Center window)

• Bring a calculator, snack, and # 2 pencil

Financial assistance available

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PHOTO IDENTIFICATION - MANDATORY

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PSAT

Measures verbal, critical reading, math problem-solving and writing skills

Practice for the SAT

Will give students access to MyRoad

Taking the PSAT is the first step in the National Merit Scholarship Program (for juniors only)

Valuable feedback provided in a detailed report

Focus on skills, not scores

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National Merit Scholarship

Taking the PSAT is the first step to enter the

National Merit Scholarship Competition

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Did You Know… “Students who took the PSAT in both their sophomore

and junior years scored a combined 233 points higher than students who did not take the PSAT at all, and students who only took the PSAT their junior year scored an average of 127 points higher than non-PSAT test takers.”

(Source: College Board)

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http://apps.collegeboard.com/qotd/question.do

http://www.collegeboard.com/html/newsletters/newsletters.html

Free SAT Question of the Day

SAT Reminders offered by College Board (free)

Regional College Fair

COLLEGE AND VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS

MONDAY, OCTOBER 6th6:30 - 8:30 PM

@ Union Mine High School

DISTRICT-WIDE EVENT

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(As of Sept. 10) List of Participants (subject to change)

UC: Berkeley, Davis, San Diego, Santa Cruz

CSU: Sacramento, Chico, Humboldt, Sonoma, Cal Maritime, CSU Stanislaus

CA Privates Colleges: Stanford, St. Mary’s, University of the Pacific, Point Loma Nazarene, Azusa Pacific, Dominican University of CA, University of San Francisco, William Jessup University, Menlo College, Holy Names University, CA Baptist University, Fresno Pacific University, Woodbury University

Out-of-State: Brown University, University of Alabama, University of Illinois, Urbana, University of Kansas, University of Montana Western, University of Oregon, University of Portland, Michigan State University, Linfield College, Arizona State University, University of Nevada, Reno, Colorado Mesa University, University of Idaho, University of New Mexico, Brandman University, Sierra Nevada College, Cottey College, Juanita College, University of Arizona, University of Wyoming, Northern Arizona University, Oregon Institute of Technology, Hawaii Pacific University, Embry-Riddle University, Portland State University, So. Oregon University, Santa Fe University of Art & Design, Seton Hall University

Military Academies, ROTC, and other US Military representatives

Heald College, Musicians Institute, Academy of Art Institute, Ex’pression College, JFK University, NewSchool of Architecture and Design, Kaplan Test Prep, CSUS Pre-Hospital Program, ASVAB, Americorps

Community Colleges: Folsom Lake College, American River College, Sacramento City College, Sierra College, Lake Tahoe Community College, Butte, Feather River, Columbia College (Hollywood)

NCSA Athletic Recruiting, CA Local Scholarships04/19/23

Breakout Sessionsin the theatre:

US Military Academies (5:30 - 6:30 PM)

Out-of-State College Admissions (7:00 -7:30 PM)

UC & CSU Admissions Panel (7:45 – 8:30 PM)

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Colleges Still Visiting ORHS

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Pacific Lutheran University

St. Mary’s College

Southern Methodist University

Willamette University

University of South Carolina

Purdue University

University of Kansas

University of Chicago

Dominican University of CA

Pt. Loma University

University of Oregon

University of San Francisco

University of New Mexico

Arizona State University

William Jessup University

RCAA- Mini College Fair

University of Massachusetts

Pepperdine University

University of So. CA

Vanderbilt university

High Point University

University of Nevada, Reno

John Hopkins

Chapman University

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Visit Colleges this Fall

Check on the college websites for

open house/preview day events

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Free Kaplan Practice Sat or ACT Combo Test

• To determine the best test fit for you• Saturday, November 15th

• 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (TBD)• In B-3• Results meeting: TBA

Sign-up in the Career Center

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District Career &Job Fair

Wednesday, March 18th6:30 ~ 8:00 PM

Union Mine High School

New this year!!

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Kaplan is OfferingFree SAT Essay Writing

Workshop

Monday, April 13th

2:00 – 3:15 PMLocation – B-3

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Explore Military Options

Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery

(Career Exploration Program)

Next ASVAB given at ORHS:

April 20, 2015

Sign-up in the Career Center

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Air Force ROTC Information SessionNovember 3rd - During lunchSign-up in the Career Center

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Post-Secondary Options

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What are your options after high school?

• 4-Year College• Community College• Career College• Military• Apprenticeship Program• Employment• Gap Year

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Oak Ridge Data for Class of 2014

Class of 2014

90.4%College-bound

56.3% to 4-Year College & 34.1% to 2-Year College

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Associate’s Degree

Certification

TransferProgram

60 credits

Bachelors Degree

4 YR

Bachelor’s

Program

HIGH SCHOOL

Masters or Doctorate Degree2-4 yrs

2 yrs

2 yrs 2 yrs

4 yrs

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4 Year Colleges

Juniors will be

applying to colleges

1 Year from NOW

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4 Year College Requirements

University of California and California State UniversityAdmission Requirements

(“a-g” coursework)

• History/Social Science 2 Years• English 4 Years• Mathematics 3 Years (UC recommends 4 yrs)• Lab Science 2 Years (UC recommends 3 yrs)• Foreign Language 2 Years (UC recommends 3 yrs)• Visual & Performing Arts 1 Year• College Prep Electives 1 Year

(UC Admission is Highly Competitive - Meet w/ Your Counselor)

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UC / CSU Comparison

University of California

9 Campuses$ 11,000 (tuition only per year)$25,000 (tuition, room & board)

SAT Reasoning or ACT Plus WritingPersonal Statement

No Letters of RecommendationOnline Application

$70 application fee per campus

California State University

23 Campuses$ 5,500 (tuition only per year)

$16,000 (tuition, room & board)SAT Reasoning or ACTNo Personal Statement

No Letters of RecommendationOnline Application

$55 application fee per campus

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Tuition & fees subject to change

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UC / CSU Grade Point Average

CSUs & UCs use 10th and 11th grade year grades in academic coursework, receiving C’s or better

GPA for selection may be different

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California State University

California State Universities

Bakersfield

Channel Islands

Chico

Dominguez Hills

East Bay

Fresno

Fullerton

Humboldt

Long Beach

Los Angeles

Cal Maritime

Monterey Bay

Northridge

Pomona

Sacramento

San Bernardino

San Diego

San Francisco

San Jose

Cal Poly

San Marcos

Sonoma

Stanislaus

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The underlined campuses are non-impacted

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Minimum CSU Eligibility Indexfor non-impacted campuses

GPA SAT ACT

3.0 No minimum score No minimum score

2.8 660 14

2.6 820 18

2.4 980 22

2.2 1140 26

2.0 1300 30

SAT Reasoning add critical reading & mathematics scores onlyACT use composite score (w/o writing)

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Impacted CSU Campuses

Impacted CSU campusesuse more rigorous standards.

(Above the minimum eligibility index)

*check with each campus

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What is EAP?Early Assessment Program

CSU uses EAP for placement purposes

Identifies areas of weakness early

Early Assessment Program for the CSUs

EAP Results will be drawn from the SBAC, which is given in the spring of the junior year

If students have not demonstrated proficiency based on their EAP Results, students may qualify with SAT scores, ACT scores, taking designated classes their senior year or by taking the EPT/ELM test with a passing score by no later than March of their senior year.

www.csusuccess.org

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University of California

Davis

Berkeley

Santa Cruz

Santa Barbara

Irvine

Riverside

San Diego

Los Angeles

Merced

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Additional Admission Criteriafor UCs

Coursework Other than “a-g” (demonstrates a focus)

Educational Preparation Programs

Volunteer and Community Service

Work Experience

Awards and Honors

Extracurricular Activities

*During High School Years Only

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UC PERSONAL STATEMENT

Respond to both prompts, using a maximum of 1000 words

1) 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.

2) 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 the person you are?

(Subject to change)

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Private Colleges

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Partial List of Private CollegesOak Ridge Students Have Attended

•Stanford University

•University of Southern CA

•University of the Pacific

•University of San Francisco

•St. Marys College

•Menlo College

•Pt. Loma Nazarene

•Pepperdine University

•Azusa Pacific University

•Westmont College

•Santa Clara University

•University of San Diego

•Harvy Mudd

•Occidental

•Notre Dame De Namur

•William Jessup University

•MIT

•Columbia

•Amherst

•North Carolina

•Northwestern

•University of Chicago

•NYU

•Brigham Young University

•Brown

•Yale

•Harvard

•Duke

•Vassar

•University of Pennsylvania

•Sarah Lawrence

•Babson

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~TIP ~ Many private colleges have large endowments

to make them more affordable.

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College Entrance Tests

Take this Year

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College Entrance TestsRequired by most 4-Year Colleges

SAT Reasoning

Math Critical Reading Writing

$52.50Mail or Online Registration

ACTMathEnglishScienceReading*Writing option

$38.00 No Writing54.50 Plus Writing

Mail or Online Registration

OR

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Recommendationfor Juniors to…

Take SAT & ACT Tests

Spring 2015

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Fee Waivers for Studentswith Financial Need

Check with yourCounselor

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UC Campus Recommends taking the following SAT Subject tests:

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Berkeley – College of Chemistry & Engineering

Davis – Not recommended in any area

Irvine – Serve as a value-added component in the application evaluation

Los Angeles – School of Engineering – Math Level 2 recommended

Merced – Not recommended in any area

Riverside – College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences and College of Engineering: Math Level 2 and Physics strongly recommended

San Diego – Engineer and Division of Biological Sciences: Math Level 2 and Science are recommended

Santa Barbara – College of Engineering – Math Level 2 College of Creative Studies – Check – many majors require SAT Subject testsCollege of Letters and Sciences – not required, but considered

Santa Cruz – Not recommended in any area

Who Needs to Take SAT Subject Tests?

Check with individual colleges/majors todetermine if a SAT Subject Test is Recommended

NCAA

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Division I & Division II

Community College

Career College

Military

Apprentice Programs

Employment

Gap Year

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Other Post-Secondary Options

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Community College Options

Transfer Guarantee to the UCs

Associate Degree For Transfer (new)

AA or AS Degree (2 Years)

Certificate Degree Program

Take a Community College course while in high school.

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Certificate Programs (Los Rios CC District)

• Accounting• Admin. of Justice• Aeronautics• Agriculture• Architecture• Art New Media• Automotive

Technology• Biotechnology• Building Inspection

Tech• Business• Chemical Dependency

Studies• Communication• Television Production• Comp. Info Science• Construction

Management• Cosmetology• Culinary Arts• Dental Assisting• Design Technology

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• Desktop Publishing• Diesel Mechanics• Digital Media• Drafting Technology• Early Childhood Ed• Electronics

Technology• Electric Vehicles• Emergency Medical

Tech• Environmental

Design• Fashion/Fashion

Merchandising• Fire Technology• Geographic

Information Systems• Gerontology• Graphic

Communication• Health

InfoTechnology• Horticulture• Hospitality

Management• Interior Design

• Journalism• Landscape Design• Library Technology• Management• Marketing• Mechanical Engineer

Tech• Medical Assisting• Motorcycle

Maintenance• Music Production• Nursing, LVN• Nutrition• Paramedic• Phlebotomy• Photography• Railroad Operations• Real Estate• Restaurant

Management• Vet Tech• Web Page• Welding

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College Connections

• Application process fall 2015• Only 30+ spots• ORHS /FLC matriculation• 5 workshops over the year• Priority Registration

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Career Colleges

California Culinary Academy

Cogswell Polytechnical

Carrington College

Wyotech

Le Cordon Bleu

Academy of Art

Heald Business College

ITT Institute

FIDM

Ex’pression

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Military Options

Enlist (Junior/Senior year)

Recruiters @ ORHS during lunch

ROTC Scholarship Program

US Military Academy (start process Junior year)

~Tip~

Summer Academy Programs for Juniors

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Other Post-Secondary Options

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Apprenticeship Programs

Employment

GAP Year

~Tip~NAVIANCE is a great tool for exploring options

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Last Names Counselor Ext.A – C Carol Bronzan 3051

D – I Jill Howard 3053

J - Mey Kim Cerutti 3310

Mi - Sc Darsy Arburn 3052

Sd - Z Mandy Fielder 3055

Email or Call (916) 933-6980 X 3050

Counselor Assignments

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Avenues of Communication

Text Message RemindersNAVIANCE

http://connection.naviance.com/oakridgehigh

Career Center Website (orhsonline.com)

>Academic/Counseling >Career Center

Fliers around campus

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Weekly Text Message Reminders

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Subject: Text to: Message:________

CC Opportunities (646) 392-8061 @ccenter

Scholarships (646) 392-8061 @mrslasko

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The Junior Dozen

7) Meet w/ Your Counselor

8) Talk w/ Your Parents

9) Research Your Options

10) Attend Career Fair

11) Visit, Visit, Visit

12) Have a Plan & Backup Plan

1) College Fair @ UMHS Oct.6th

2) PSAT @ ORHS October 15th

3) Academics Count

4) Extracurricular Activities Count

5) Take SATs & ACT

6) Use NAVIANCE

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Welcome to Naviance!

Naviance College and Career Readiness Platform

Naviance is a college and career readiness platform that helps connect academic achievement to post-secondary goals.

Its comprehensive college and career planning solutions optimize student success, maximize counselor effectiveness, and track results for school and district administrators.

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Naviance login There is a Naviance link off the www.orhsonline.com website or use https://connection.naviance.com/oakridgehigh

 It is exactly the same as the students’ computer login with one exception – they need to add their first initial of their first name and first initial of their last name before their permanent ID number for the password. Example: Username:        lask3468           (first four letters of last name, plus last four number of the ORHS Student ID number)

Password:        jl9645               (first initial of the student’s first and first initial of the student’s last name, plus the last four numbers of the ORHS Perm. ID number)

Login Options

https://connection.naviance.com/oakridgehigh

Naviance Family Connection

Document Library

Colleges (tab)

Upcoming College Visits

Careers (tab)

About Me (tab)

My Planner (tab)

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