La Costa Canyon11th Grade Presentation

Class of 2016

Who is your School Counselor?

Danielle Martinez

A, F, L-O

danielle.martinez@sduhsd.netExt. 6015

Lori Musel

C, D, Sp-Z

lori.musel@sduhsd.netExt. 6023

Lisa Levario

B, P-So, ELD

lisa.levario@sduhsd.netExt. 6017

Randa Fast-Medley

E, G-K, AVID

randa.fastmedley@sduhsd.netExt. 6048

TRANSCRIPTS

Check your transcripts for the following:

-Correct Name and Address-Off campus classes-Credits-Grades-Courses taken in the correct year-Graduation Status-State ID # = CA ID(this is the # that California universities will ask you to report when filling out college applications)

Naviance FeaturesScholarship Opportunities - Find out what

scholarships are available to you.

Career Exploration - Find career information such as salaries, future outlook, and education needed for certain jobs.

Research Colleges - Compare your GPA, standardized test scores, and other statistics to past LCC students who have applied and been admitted to colleges you aspire to attend.

Sign-up for College Visits - Over 75 colleges visit the LCC College & Career Center

Receive important emails about upcoming events and helpful college application information.

Naviance Computer Program

http://connection.naviance.com/tphs To login-Your school ID number is your Naviance registration code. Your parents can also create an account by using your ID # with a “p” at the end.

College Search Click on the

“colleges” tab to start your college

search.

Welcome class of 2016Class of 2016

Click on“college

search” to begin your

college exploration.

Select the characteristics that are

of important to you when choosing a

school. If you have no preference, leave it

blank.

At any time you can click on “view

matches”to see your results.

Here are the results based on my

preferences. Click on a school name for more info about

them.

If you are interested in a school, you can click on “add to list”

to begin your potential college list application list. This will also allow us to inform you about upcoming events regarding those

schools.

You can compare your GPA/test scores with the

averages of previously

accepted LCC students.

POST HIGH SCHOOL OPTIONS

Applied Technical Schools Military Community College Four-Year College/University Work

Community Colleges• No specific course requirements must be met prior

to entrance. -SAT/ACT tests are not required

• Any student may enroll at a community college if they meet the following:

-18 years of age OR-Earned a high school diploma OR earned the equivalency of a high school diploma

(i.e. GED or passed the CHSPE)

• Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG): This program offers guaranteed admission to a UC/CSU for students who complete a core set of courses at a California community college.

California State Universities (CSU)

• 23 campuses• Service Area: CSU San Marcos• Applicants must meet the A-G subject

requirements• Apply online @ www.csumentor.edu

University of California (UC)

• 9 campuses• Effective the 2013-2014 school year, students taking

courses from off campus online providers (i.e. BYU, NUVHS) must verify that the course is UC approved by checking at that schools website.

• Applicants must meet the A-G subject requirements• Apply online @ www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply• Applications are determined by comprehensive review

process• State ID # = California ID # (requested on the UC

application)

UC/CSU SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS(A-G)

A: History/Social Science: 2 years requiredB: English: 4 years requiredC: Math: 3 years required - 4 years recommendedD: Lab Science: 2 years required - 3 years recommendedE: Foreign Language:2 years required-3 years recommendedF: Visual/ Performing Arts: 1 year requiredG: Electives: 1 year required

“D” Grades

UC and CSU campuses consider a D grade in a required subject a Subject Omission.

Students who have received a D grade in a required course need to repeat the course in order to be eligible to apply to a UC or CSU.

HOWEVER…there are exceptions…

MathWorld Languages

See your counselor for specific information

PRIVATE/OUT OF STATE COLLEGE OPTIONS

Admission requirements vary by institution.

Often use “committee” type admission process

Students should check with individual college websites to determine admission requirements & deadlines.

Many campuses use the Common Application(Visit www.commonapp.org for more information)

Letters of Recommendation required

Letter of Recommendation Packet• The purpose of the Brag Packet is to help us

write your letter of recommendation.– So, be thorough and give details!

• Only for private and out of state colleges & universities

UC/CSU do not accept letters of recommendation.

• Available online on NAVIANCE

• Ask your teachers early

College Admission Testing Requirements

• University of California:– Require SAT or ACT (w/ writing) – NO LONGER REQUIRE Subject Tests (recommended

for some majors)• CSU: – Require SAT or ACT (w/ writing)

• Private Schools:– Refer to school websites; some allow ACT exam to

replace subject test requirements.** Fee waivers are available for tests if certain

qualifications are met. Check specific university testing requirements; some

colleges and/or majors might require certain subject tests.

SAT Reasoning Test InformationThe exam covers three subject areas:

Critical readingMath (Up to Algebra II)Writing

Students should be prepared for these exams by the Spring of their junior year!

To register visit www.collegeboard.com Upcoming test dates:

March 14th May 2nd June 6th

All official SAT scores will be recorded on your SAT score report and submitted to the colleges you request. Some colleges want to see all scores; check each college website for details.

All official SAT scores will be recorded on your SAT score report and submitted to the colleges you request

SAT SUBJECT TESTSThis is a supplemental exam that is required by

some selective private and out of state schools.Most of these schools require 2-3 exams in

different subject areas.CollegeBoard also creates the AP exam.

If you are in an AP class, you should consider taking the subject test in that course (example, US History or Biology).

*Check individual college websites to confirm test requirements.

ACT Testing Information• The exam covers five subject areas:– English Grammar– Math (up to trigonometry) – Reading Comprehension– Science Reasoning– Writing (optional, but required by most

schools)

• Students should be prepared for these exams by the Spring of their junior year.

• To register visit www.act.org– Upcoming test dates:• February 7th • April 18th • June 13th

PROSPECTIVE COLLEGE ATHLETES

• Ensure you are meeting the NCAA course requirements.•Division I- 16 core courses required•Division II- 16 core courses required

• Remember, BYU Online courses are not accepted by the NCAA Eligibility Center for core credit.•ISOL courses are also not accepted by the NCAA.•Don’t forget to register online at the NCAA Eligibility Center website.

www.eligibilitycenter.org•Make sure to send official transcript to NCAA

•Bring signed FERPA form (found on Naviance), along with NCAA request form, with a stamped and addressed envelope to LCC Registrar (located in the counseling center).

Upcoming Events…

District College Night and FairMonday, April 27, 2015

At the Del Mar Fair Grounds

NACAC San Diego College FairTuesday, April 28, 2015

At the San Diego Convention Center

THE LAST DAY TO DROP A CLASS SECOND SEMESTER…

Without any record on your transcript: Thursday, February 26, 2015

With a “W” on your transcript (withdraw) Thursday, April 30, 2015

Thank you for your attention!