Mrs. HellerMrs. Heller

College & Career CounselorCollege & Career Counselor

College AdmissionsCollege AdmissionsCollege Admission RequirementsCollege Admission Requirements # of Years # of Years

REQUIREDREQUIRED# of Years # of Years

RECOMMENDEDRECOMMENDED

A. History / Social ScienceA. History / Social Science 2 Years2 Years 3 Years3 Years(U.S. History, World History, (U.S. History, World History, Government)Government) B. EnglishB. English 4 Years4 Years (Composition and Literature)(Composition and Literature) C. MathematicsC. Mathematics 3 Years3 Years 4 Years4 Years(Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2)(Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2) D. Laboratory ScienceD. Laboratory Science 2 Years2 Years 3 - 4 Years3 - 4 Years(Biology, Chemistry, Physics)(Biology, Chemistry, Physics) E. Language Other Than EnglishE. Language Other Than English 2 Years2 Years 3 - 4 Years3 - 4 Years(Spanish, French, Etc.)(Spanish, French, Etc.) F. Visual and Performing ArtsF. Visual and Performing Arts 1 Year1 Year (Drama, Instrument)(Drama, Instrument) G. College Prepatory ElectiveG. College Prepatory Elective 1 Year1 Year

Graduating from West High SchoolGraduating from West High SchoolWest High School RequirementsWest High School Requirements # of Years # of Years

REQUIREDREQUIREDCollege Admissions College Admissions

RECOMMENDEDRECOMMENDEDA. History / Social ScienceA. History / Social Science 3 Years3 Years 3 Years3 Years(U.S. History, World History, (U.S. History, World History, Government)Government) B. EnglishB. English 4 Years4 Years 4 Years4 Years(Composition and Literature)(Composition and Literature) C. MathematicsC. Mathematics 2 Years2 Years 4 Years4 Years(Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2)(Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2) D. Laboratory ScienceD. Laboratory Science 2 Years2 Years 3 - 4 Years3 - 4 Years(Biology, Chemistry, Physics)(Biology, Chemistry, Physics)

E. Language Other Than EnglishE. Language Other Than English1 Year of a Language or 1 of 1 Year of a Language or 1 of

Fine Arts Fine Arts 3 - 4 Years3 - 4 Years(Spanish, French, Etc.)(Spanish, French, Etc.) F. Visual and Performing ArtsF. Visual and Performing Arts See AboveSee Above 1 Year 1 Year (Drama, Instrument)(Drama, Instrument)

G. College Prepatory ElectiveG. College Prepatory Elective

75 Elective Credits75 Elective Credits2 Years PE2 Years PE

1 Semester Health1 Semester Health 1 Year 1 Year

The Four Divisions of Higher EdThe Four Divisions of Higher Ed

Community Colleges – 112 CampusesCommunity Colleges – 112 Campuses California State University – 23 CampusesCalifornia State University – 23 Campuses University of California – 10 Campuses, University of California – 10 Campuses,

but only 9 offer undergraduate degreesbut only 9 offer undergraduate degrees Private Colleges & Universities – 100+ Private Colleges & Universities – 100+

CampusesCampuses

Community CollegesCommunity Colleges

Offer 2-year degreesOffer 2-year degrees AA, ASAA, AS

Offer Transfer AgreementsOffer Transfer Agreements IGETC, TAG’sIGETC, TAG’s

Offer Trader CertificatesOffer Trader Certificates Mechanics, CosmetologyMechanics, Cosmetology

Entrance Requirements:Entrance Requirements: Must be 18 years old OR have a High School Must be 18 years old OR have a High School

DiplomaDiploma

California State University (CSU’s)California State University (CSU’s)

A minimum 2.0 GPAA minimum 2.0 GPA A-G RequirementsA-G Requirements SAT Reasoning Exam (or ACT Test)SAT Reasoning Exam (or ACT Test)

University of California (UC’s)University of California (UC’s)

A minimum 3.0 GPA A-G Requirements SAT Reasoning Exam, or ACT SAT II Subject Exam

Not required for college admission, but some Majors want it, check the college.

Personal Statement

Private CollegesPrivate Colleges

Completely tailored to the college…..Completely tailored to the college…..

College Bound? Stay CompetitiveCollege Bound? Stay Competitive

Colleges look at:Colleges look at: Rigor of academicsRigor of academics

• APAP• HonorsHonors• College ClassesCollege Classes

Involvement in activitiesInvolvement in activities LeadershipLeadership

• Build Your BrandBuild Your Brand Test ScoresTest Scores

College & Career CenterCollege & Career Center

College Brochures & ViewbooksCollege Brochures & Viewbooks UC’s, CSU’s, Privates, Out of State, UC’s, CSU’s, Privates, Out of State,

InternationalInternational Community College InfoCommunity College Info College Admission PiecesCollege Admission Pieces

Essay Writing, SAT & ACT TestingEssay Writing, SAT & ACT Testing Financial AidFinancial Aid

Government Aid, ScholarshipsGovernment Aid, Scholarships College Rep VisitsCollege Rep Visits

Essentially, it’s counseling softwareEssentially, it’s counseling software Interest inventoriesInterest inventories Career assessmentsCareer assessments College CommunicationsCollege Communications

• From first visit to application material submissionFrom first visit to application material submission Scholarships Scholarships Summer ProgramsSummer Programs

Make sure you register with an e-mail that Make sure you register with an e-mail that you check on a regular basis!you check on a regular basis!

Remind 101Remind 101

Text Message Alert SystemText Message Alert System Send a text message to: 81010Send a text message to: 81010 Text this message: @06-2019Text this message: @06-2019 Return confirmation text with your nameReturn confirmation text with your name

Thank You and Come Visit!Thank You and Come Visit!