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Prepared for
College
Agenda
● Introduction of post-secondary education
● Review minimum admission criteria for the public and private system
● Discuss the value of extracurricular involvement
● Highlight resources available to students and parents
● Navigate Haiku pages and Naviance
Know your team.. Dwight Schmidt A-Ga
Joanne Farrell Ge-L
Luz Arellano M-Pa, International Student Counselor
Harvey Guzik Pe-Z
Erin Charles 9 Grade
Erica Rosas Naviance/Career Specialist
Nina Munoz Counseling Secretary
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Counselor Newsletter
Counselor updates on timelines and upcoming events
Special announcements for each grade level
Advice from counselors on various topics
College, career and academic information
Financial aid information
Much more…
Post secondary options?
Minimum Freshman Eligibility
UC/CSU Coursework Requirement
•Complete any 11 UC- approved “a-g” courses prior to senior year
•Complete all 15 courses “a-g” subject pattern by the end of senioryear
•Must be completed with a C or better
•Based on “a-g” courses completed in 10th and 11th grades, including summer course
These are minimum requirements *
Cal State
University
Public- 23 campuses 4 years- offer BA, MA, Advanced Degrees (Doctorate) No essay or Letter of Recommendation
● Requirements:
A-G courses with a grade of a C or
higher
● SAT or ACT exam
● Academic GPA of 2.0 minimum (grades
10-11)
● Deadline November 30
University of
California
Public- 10 campuses (9)
4 year- offer BA, MA, Advanced Degrees
(Doctorate)
Requirements:
● A-G courses with a grade of C or higher
● ACT Plus Writing or SAT with essay ● Optional: Subject Test (recommended
by some UC’s for specific majors)● Require insight questions (answer four)● Academic GPA of 3.0 minimum (grades
10-11)● Deadline November 30
Private/ Out of State
Universities •RACC
•Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
•aiccu (independent college and & universities)
Over 3,000 colleges nationwideAdmission requirements and application deadlines vary
Typical Application Requirements:
● Official transcript, official test scores (SAT or ACT), Subject tests, essays, activities & honors, recommendation letters, interview, portfolio/audition
● Use Common Application or University College Application
● Early Admission Plans: Early Decision, Early Action or Restrictive Early Action , rolling admission
Cal. Community
College
The California Community Colleges is the
largest system of higher education in the
nation, with 2.1 million students attending 114
colleges. With a wide range of educational
offerings, the colleges provide workforce
training, basic courses in English and math,
certificate and degree programs and
preparation for transfer to four-year
institutions.
No SAT or ACT required
Guaranteed Transfer Programs to:
CSU through SB 1440 AA/S-T
TAG- to UC campus
TAP- to UCLA
Which test is
better?
ACT with Writing or SAT with Essay
by December of senior year.
The UC/CSU will take either test
The higher the score the better
UC campuses do not superscore-
single highest total score from a
single test date.
Subject test recommended for STEM
majors. Check private schools.
Click here for test optional schools:
Fair Test
Junior Testing Timeline
University Admission Focus Areas
Academic Factors
● Grade-Point Average
● Test Scores
● Courses
● Completed/Planned
● Honors Courses
● Quality of Senior-Year
● Program of Study
● Academic Opportunities in
California High Schools
● Performance in Academic Subject
Areas
Non Academic Factors
● Achievements in Special Projects
● Improvement in Academic
Performance
● Special Talents, Achievements, and
Awards
● Participation in Educational
Preparation Programs
● Academic Accomplishment Within
Life Experiences
● Geographic Location
*Note: No single factor
determines admission
Beyond the Academics
● Get involved, showcase your talents!
● High school can be stressful so it is important for students to have balance in their
lives
● Make time for family, friends, recreation, activities.
● Essays/ Personal Insight questions will ask you to reflect on personal experiences
and extracurricular involvement.
● Keep track of your volunteer / community service hours (not required for graduation
but highly desired for college admission and scholarships).
● Connect with your teachers and school counselor- they will write your letters of
recommendation.
Career Center Ms. Rosas - [email protected]
Naviance InformationSet up your Naviance AccountGet information on How to use NavianceCareer and Major research
College TestingSAT, Subject Tests ACT Registration Information on SAT and ACT Test Preparation
College InformationCollege Brochures/InformationCollege Rep Visits
ScholarshipsScholarship Information and ApplicationsFinancial aid information
Jobs/InternshipsWork Permits and Job PostingsInternship Information
Military InformationROTCMilitary Academy Info
CTE/Vocational Training InformationRegister for ROP classCareer Exploration
College and Career WorkshopsAvailable throughout the year
Resources: Academics
● Aeries- check grades and contact teacher
● Haiku and Google classroom- class materials and lecture information
● Tuesday/Thursday Tutorial with teachers
● Math tutoring in the library- Register ahead of time (link)
● Reach out to your teacher in person and or email
● Reach out to your counselor
● Check out the Haiku page for additional Academic Success tips
● Check out the Haiku page for test preparation and academic planner tools
Resources: Extracurricular
● Special talents! Follow your passion
● Join a BHS club list on Haiku
● Get involved in athletics website
● Get involved in our elective courses (check our Haiku elective tab)
● Regional Occupational Program (visit the Career Center) website
● Check our Haiku page for volunteer and summer activities
● Keep track of your volunteer hours
● Visit the career center for work permit and job opportunities
Resources: Career and Major Exploration
Assist.org- Explore majors within the UC/CSU system. You can also learn more about the transfer course
requirements from a California Community college to a UC/CSU
California Community College Chancellor’s Office find a California community college. Search by major and
location
O*Net Interest Profiler- The O*NET Interest Profiler can help you find out what your interests are and how they
relate to the world of work. You can find out what you like to do. The O*NET Interest Profiler helps you decide
what kinds of careers you might want to explore.
My Future.com- Search schools by career, college or military.
U.S. Department of Education - Career Colleges and Technical Schools
Career One Stop- Sponsored by the US Department of Labor. Explore careers, find training, find a job.
Occupation Outlook Handbook - Learn about professions and how to become that professional. Learn about
education preparation, job outlook, salary, and work environment.
Career Zone - Assess yourself and learn more about careers and perfect matches based on your strengths.
Career Coach : Explore CA community college campuses, careers and career assessments
Our Featured Resources: Haiku and Naviance
Career &
Learning
Preference
College
And
Major
Researc
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In summary…….
What can students do to increase their chances at
admission?• Take a challenging course schedule and perform well
• Take advantage of other academic opportunities
• Take initiative in pursuing passions and interests
• Get involved in activities at school and in the community
• Explore leadership opportunities at school, in activities, in the family and in the
community
Things to look forward to…
BCAP (Spring)- in partnership with our English department, all juniors will complete
comprehensive step by step project where they will receive numerous workshops on:
College research/exploration process, college essay writing, resume builder, and
complete a student/ parent questionnaire to be used for letters of recommendation.
Coffee Chats with counselors: Sophomore January 24; Junior January 25
College and College Fair- Tustin High School November 6, 2017
Military visits throughout the year- register on Naviance and visit the Career Center
Report Card nights: October 26, 2017 and April 5, 2018
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