Who is your Counselor?

A-Ga, Mr SchmidtGe-L, Miss EhretM-PA and Int’l, Ms ArellanoPe-Z, Mr. Guzik

Class of 2016 BCAP/College Presentation

Review your graduation requirements

Transcript review

CSU/UC Requirements Ensure you have completed your VPA

requirement Check college/university websites for college

specific requirements

Graduation/College Requirements

Naviance/Family Connection *Naviance/Family Connection provides a wealth of

information on colleges and careers Be sure to update your naviance account with a

professional email *Parents can also create an account *Check the Counseling HAIKU page under Naviance for

videos on how to “Log onto your account”, “Do a College Search”, “Complete the Do As you Are Personality Survey”

Counseling HAIKU Page *Junior Timeline from November-August * How to Research a College Information * College Testing Information *UC Admissions Information * BHS UC A-G List *CSU Admissions Information *Common Application Information *Applying out of State Information * Volunteer and summer programs

Counseling Resources

BHS Website

• How to Contact Your Counselor• College Planning

• Links to Naviance/Family Connection, NCAA, Parchment, CSU Application, UC Application, Common Application

• Presentations• Power Point presentations from parent nights and

College Day• Naviance

• Link to Naviance/Family Connection• Video Tutorials on how to use naviance

• Course Catalog• View course descriptions of courses offered at BHS to

assist you in preparing for registration

Counseling Resources

College/Career CenterMrs. Haskell

khaskell@tustin.k12.ca.us Naviance InformationSet up your Naviance AccountGet information on How to use NavianceResearch MajorsCollege TestingSATSubject TestsACT Registration InformationInformation on SAT and ACT Test PreparationCollege InformationCollege Brochures/InformationCollege Rep VisitsResearch Majors (www.assist.org)

ScholarshipsScholarship Information and ApplicationsJobs/InternshipsWork PermitsJob PostingsInternship InformationMilitary InformationROTCMilitary Academy InfoROP InformationRegister for ROP classCareer Exploration

Regional Occupation Program Career Pathways• Arts and Communication• Business and Marketing• Health Sciences• Public Services• Science and Technology

• Why take an ROP class?o Gain experience required for immediate employmento Participate in courses that offer internshipso Earn high school credito Earn certificates of completiono Experience careers that may assist in choosing college majors

and enhance college admissions applications

See Mrs. Haskell for more informationabout these exciting opportunities

ROP Opportunities

CaliforniaHigher Education

Opportunities

• Community Colleges• California State University• University Of California• Private Colleges and Out of

State

The Associate Degree option:The community colleges offer a wide variety of programs that train students to work in specialized fields. Certificate Programs:Visit the California Community Chancellor's Office http://www.cccco.edu/ for a search of programs and

Community College

The Transfer option:UC/CSU campuses give priority to transfer students

Senate Bill 1440 also known as AA-T or AS-T is another alternative to transfer in to a CSU

UC continues to maintain or increase the volume of transfers acceptedUC Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program

Guaranteed admission available to 6 of 9 campuses (not for LA, SD, Berkley).

GPA requirements 3.0-3.5UCLA Transfer Alliance Program (TAP)

Honors program completion earns TAP eligibility 18 units GE Honors classes prior to transfer w/GPA 3.0 or higher Priority admission & early notification, alternate major, TAP

scholarships

Community College

CSU Website: www.csumentor.edu There are 23 CSU campuses throughout

California A-G courses SAT/ACT Some CSU schools do ask for information

about leadership, extracurricular activities No letters of recommendation

California State University (CSU)

UC http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/ There are 9 UC campuses throughout California A-G courses SAT/ACT SAT Subject tests (are optional but some majors

do recommend them Personal Statement Students will complete a section on

Honors/Awards, Extracurricular Activities, etc

University of California (UC)

UC/CSU Requirements

A- Social Science 2 yrsB- English 4 yrsC- Math through Algebra 2 3 yrsD- Science with lab 2 yrs E- Foreign Language 2 yrsF- Visual/Perform Art (yr long) 1 yrG- Elective 1 yr

• All classes must be passed with a grade of C or better

• These are the minimum requirements• BHS A-G list:

https://doorways.ucop.edu/list/app/home/

Tests for the College Bound

SAT and/or ACT(Spring of 11th Grade)

SAT Subject TestsTake after completing accelerated courses in math,

science, foreign language and literature

Are looking for students who:

• Rigorous Coursework with B’s or better (Honors/AP)

• Leadership Qualities (depth in out of classroom activities and out of class accomplishments)

• Commitment to extracurricular activities/community service

• Competitive Standardized Test Scores

HIGHLY SELECTIVE SCHOOLS

All juniors will be completing Beckman College/Career Application Packet in their English 3/3H class

All juniors will be completing a college essay in their English 3/3H class

BCAP includes a resume, reflection B and C, timeline agreement sheet signed by student and parent, list of prospective colleges and college research table

BCAP is used by teachers and counselors to write letters of recommendation for college, scholarships, internships and leadership opportunities

BCAP: What is it?

Used to be called the SSR Items to include in the Beckman Counselor Packet:1.Resume2.Reflection B and C3.List of colleges signed by parent and student4.College research table5.Singed FERPA and Transcript Request Agreement

Beckman Counselor Packet

Students will be inviting teachers and counselor’s via the common application or the college specific website (ex. SendEdu)

Common application should become available August 1, 2015

UC application should become available August 1, 2015

CSU application should become available October 1, 2015

Beckman Counselor Packet

Utilize the College Research List Naviance, school websites College Research Document on HAIKU Importance of balance on your college list

(likely, 50/50, reach) College Visits Admissions Counselor Visits in the

College/Career Center

College Research

Complete your College Research List over the summer to help you create your final college list

If you are applying to a school early action, restrictive early action, early decision or priority:Beckman Counselor Recommendation Packet is

DUE: OCTOBER 2, 2015

If you are applying for regular decision or rolling decision:Beckman Counselor Recommendation Packet is

DUE: NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Reminders