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Class of 2019

Seniors

2019

CSF Academic Letter

Filing Periods: October 1st – 31st March 1st – 31st Criteria: 3.4 GPA or above in specific classes (see application) $3.00 application fee

Reading Your Transcript

Student Information Parent Name Student Name/ Address/Phone GPA Wtd/Unwtd/Prep Class Rank by GPA No Class Rank

Graduation Requirements

English 4 years Math (passing IM1) 2 years Life Science (Biology) 1 year Physical Science 1 year Visual Performing Art 1 year

(or CTE, or World Language)

PE 2 years Health 1 semester World History 1 year US History 1 year Social Studies Elective 1 semester

(Geography, Psychology, Anthro)

American Government 1 semester Economics 1 semester TOTAL 220 CREDITS ❖ Check “Q” weekly for grades and attendance through Parent Portal/Student Portal (Get your Pin & Password from Counseling Secretary) ❖ Credit Recovery- See your counselor for APEX

Target, Reach, Safety

Apply “Broadly” Do your Research:

• GPA (Google the Profile of the Freshmen Class)
• Look at Naviance at the statistics about admission
• Calculate the Cost
• Visit campuses (virtual tours online)
• Focus on Target Colleges
• Everyone have a Safety- Community College and/or CSUS

(check for impacted programs)

How do I calculate my GPA

A = 4 points (5 points for Honors/AP) B = 3 points (4 points for Honors/AP) C = 2 points (3 points for Honors/AP) D = 1 point (does not count for college) F = 0 points (does not count for high school or college)

Which classes are weighted for UC/CSU A-G GPA?

▪ AP English Language, AP English Literature ▪ AP US History ▪ AP Bio, AP Phys, AP Chem, AP Environ. Sci. ▪ AP Foreign Languages ▪ AP Calculus AB and BC ▪ AP Econ, AP Psych, AP Govt ▪ Hon. French 3 ▪ AP Studio Art ▪ Honors English 2 ▪ Honors World History (MAXIMUM 8 SEMESTERS FOR WEIGHTED CREDIT) Non-Weighted Class for UC/CSU: ▪ Honors English 1

Which classes are not A-G?

• Student Government
• Health
• PE
• AVID I, II and III
• TA, Tutor

Check your transcript: a course is A-G if the course has an * in front

• f the course code.

Community College Requirements

Must be 18 years old, or have a high school diploma (or equivalent) SAT/ACT is recommended for:

• Placement in math and English
• If you are planning on playing a sport
• If you are applying for financial aid

Can transfer to a university (TAG agreement) Visit different community colleges to find the best fit for you Tuition is $46 per unit

• Full time is 12 units or 4 classes=$552 (not including books, parking, daily

expenses)

• AB19 Community Colleges: California Promise First-time student

(enrolled in 12 or more units) and a CA resident are eligible for free tuition for the first year.

Applying to Community College

• Register online at www.losrios.edu (all local community colleges EXCEPT

Sierra) to get your Student ID.

• Complete 3 Assessment/Placement tests
• (Make an appointment online or walk-in)
• Complete orientation session, then meet with counselor to choose classes
• You can apply in January!
• Go to the Financial Aid Office on the college campus
• Complete the above steps by March 1 so you can get the classes you want

and be prepared to pay for those classes once you have registered.

Community College Options

Transfer to “4” year College/University

• Talk to college counselor once

per semester

• Complete required course work
• Earn a certain college GPA
• 60 units of college level work
• There are Community Colleges

across the U.S. Career Programs & Certificates

• Length and kind of programs

vary

• Less expensive than private

vocational programs

• Examples of programs:

Automotive Collision, Culinary, Speech/Language Assistant,Commercial Music, Biotechnology, Paralegal,Real Estate, and MANY more!

UC & CSU Requirements: Must Earn C’s or Better

A: History (World History & US History) 2 Years B: English 4 Years C: Math (Minimum Algebra 2 or Integrated Math 3) 3 Years D: Science (Biology AND either Chemistry or Physics) 2 Years E: Language other than English 2 Years F: Visual & Performing Arts 1 Year G: College Prep Electives 1 Year

Most other universities have similar admission requirements. Check each university’s website for specific details.

California State University Requirements

▪2.0 GPA minimum to apply

• GPA only includes A-G courses in 10th and 11th

grades only ▪ACT or SAT Reading and Math (Don’t Count Writing Score) SUPERSCORE USED ▪No SAT Subject Tests ▪No Extra-Curricular Activities listed on application ▪NO LETTER of RECOMMENDATION or PERSONAL STATEMENT Needed

Determining your CSU Eligibility Index:

• Using SAT Reasoning Test scores (math and critical reading only):

○ (Your GPA x 800) + (Your SAT Reasoning Test total) = Your Index ○ Example (3.2 GPA x 800) + (550+560=1110 SAT) = 3670 Index

• Using ACT composite score:

○ (Your GPA x 200) + (10 x ACT Composite) = Your Index ○ Example (3.2 GPA x 200) + (10 x 24) = 880 Index

CSU Eligibility Index

Chico 3500+ San Luis Obispo 3.98 GPA San Diego Average GPA 3.93 Average SAT: 1264 ACT: 27 Sonoma 3200 Sacramento (for locals) 2900 Long Beach 4000

Non Impacted CSU’s

• Sacramento (for local students)
• Bakersfield
• Channel Islands
• Cal Maritime Academy
• Stanislaus
• Dominguez Hills
• East Bay

University of California Requirements

• 3.0 GPA minimum (10th & 11th grade A-G courses)
• Calculate your UC Weighted Prep GPA
• ACT with Writing or SAT with Writing
• Extra-Curricular Activities
• Personal Insight Questions REQUIRED
• Answer 4 out of 8 questions
• 350 words maximum per question
• NO LETTER of RECOMMENDATION!

UC Rankings

• UC Los Angeles
• UC Berkeley
• UC San Diego
• UC Irvine
• UC Santa Barbara
• UC Davis
• UC Santa Cruz
• UC Riverside
• UC Merced

Private Universities

• Check Application Deadlines & Testing Requirements
• LETTER of RECOMMENDATION REQUIRED
• Teachers/Counselors need 1 month to prepare
• For Common Application: Invite your teacher via

NAVIANCE to write a letter for you.

• If you’re applying to a private university, you MUST

meet with Mrs. Wilson. You will need to schedule an appointment with her during October 1-12.

Out of State Public Universities

• Go to the WUE (Western Undergraduate Exchange) website to see which

participating out-of-state community colleges and universities are listed

• Check the GPA Requirements for each WUE college
• If you get a WUE scholarship you will pay only 1 ½ times in-state tuition
• That is a huge savings and some students pay less than attending a

California public college/university

• Many out-of-state universities guarantee you will graduate in 4 years (more

$$$ saved)

• Be open to looking outside of California to go to college

College Application Filing Deadlines

• California State University (CSU): October 1st - November 30th
• University of California (UC): Site opens Aug 1st to begin working
• n application. November 1st – November 30th you can submit

application

• Private & Out-of-State Schools: Dates Vary, Check with each

individual school

• Community Colleges (ARC, Sac City, Folsom Lake College,

Sierra). March 1 for Priority Registration. Apply early!

Military Options: Information from todaysmilitary.com

STEP 1: TAKE THE ARMED SERVICES VOCATIONAL APTITUDE BATTERY (ASVAB) STEP 2: PASS THE PHYSICAL EXAMINATION STEP 3: MEET WITH A COUNSELOR AND DETERMINE A CAREER (Military Career Counselor)

We suggest that students have a trusted adult with them when meeting with a military recruiter

You still have some time to take the SAT or ACT REGISTER for ACT: actstudent.org REGISTER for SAT: collegeboard.org RIO AMERICANO CANNOT SEND SAT & ACT SCORES TO UNIVERSITIES--YOU MUST SEND YOUR SCORES OFFICIALLY THROUGH EITHER COLLEGE BOARD OR ACT

Financial Aid

Apply for these starting October 1st:

• FAFSA by March 2nd, 2019(priority deadline)
• California Dream Act March 2nd, 2018(priority deadline)
• Cal Grants / Promise Grant / Scholarships

Financial Aid Night At Rio Americano High School: October 25th-6:00-8:00- Library CASH FOR COLLEGE NIGHTS:

• El Camino 10/1 6-8pm

Visit:

★

fafsa.ed.gov, calgrants.org, studentaid.ed.gov/sa/

★

Apply for FAFSA or Dream Act starting October 1, 2018-

(Use 2017 Tax Returns)

NEVER PAY for FAFSA

• r Cal Grants!!

Attend a Lunchtime College Recommendation Letter workshop in the Library Backroom (we will walk through steps 5-10)

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October 9, October 11, October 17, October 18, November 6, November 7

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At the Lunchtime Workshop, sign up for your mandatory Counselor College Appointment: Common App requires a “School Report” which asks for Counselor Input and Letter.

❖ Students must meet with Mrs. Wilson without parent for Counselor College Appointment.

Transcripts and Letter of Recommendation

Requesting Transcripts:

https://www.screencast.com/t/LMtSIif3e1

Letter of Recommendation:

http://www.screencast.com/t/yFlgLhUy

I have Senioritis…

• Colleges have rescinded admission for poor senior grades/dropped classes
• UCLA 77 rescinded
• UC Berkeley 20 rescinded
• UC San Diego 175 rescinded
• UC Davis 76 rescinded
• UC Santa Barbara 40 rescinded
• UC Irvine 151 rescinded
• UC Santa Cruz 153 rescinded
• UC Riverside 313 rescinded
• UC Merced 223 rescinded
• Continue to take ALL classes seriously (even non academic classes!)
• ALL ACCEPTANCES ARE CONDITIONAL!!!
• See your counselor immediately re: any changes or if problems arise
• 36 CUTS = NO WALKING at GRADUATION

College application mistakes

• Typos, not using spell/grammar check
• Not reading prompts carefully
• Listing extra-curriculars inaccurately
• Not sending official test scores!!!!
• Using an email address that is offensive to colleges
• Not checking your email and college portals regularly
• Having your parent fill out the application for you

Review

★ Start Early & Apply “Broadly” ★ Have a Target School and a Safety School (Financially & Academically) ★ List ALL colleges/universities in Naviance under “Colleges I am Applying to” ★ Community Colleges, CSU and UC do not ask for Letters of Recommendation in the initial application ★ Private School use both Common App and their own websites for application ★ Use Naviance to Request Letters of Recommendation ★ Make sure to speak personally with teachers and counselors 3 weeks in advance

• f the deadlines

★ If you change, add or delete universities from your list, let your teacher recommenders know about the changes/fill out form in counseling office BREATHE, BREATHE, BREATHE & Ask for Help- You are not alone

Graduation

June 10, 2019

3:00- 5:00PM

Memorial Auditorium 1515 J Street

Sacramento Open seating (no tickets required)

• 1. Where do I request transcripts?
• 2. Do I need a letter of

recommendation for CSU or UC?