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CSF Academic Letter Filing Periods: October 1 st – 31 st March 1 st – 31 st Criteria: 3.4 GPA or above in specific classes (see application) $3.00 application fee
Reading Your Transcript Student Name/ Address/Phone Parent Name No Class Rank GPA Class Rank Student Information Wtd/Unwtd/Prep by GPA
Graduation Requirements English 4 years Math (passing IM1) 2 years Life Science (Biology) 1 year ❖ Physical Science 1 year Check “Q” weekly for grades and Visual Performing Art 1 year attendance through Parent (or CTE, or World Language) Portal/Student Portal (Get your Pin PE 2 years & Password from Counseling Health 1 semester Secretary) World History 1 year US History 1 year ❖ Credit Recovery- See your Social Studies Elective 1 semester counselor for APEX (G eography, Psychology, Anthro) American Government 1 semester Economics 1 semester TOTAL 220 CREDITS
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 of 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 Career Programs & Certificates ● Length and kind of programs ● Talk to college counselor once vary per semester ● Less expensive than private ● Complete required course work vocational programs ● Earn a certain college GPA ● Examples of programs: ● 60 units of college level work Automotive Collision, ● There are Community Colleges Culinary, Speech/Language across the U.S. 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 10 th and 11 th 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 (10 th & 11 th 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 1 st - November 30 th ● University of California (UC): Site opens Aug 1 st to begin working ● on application. November 1 st – November 30 th 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 NEVER PAY for FAFSA or Cal Grants!! 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)
Attend a Lunchtime College Recommendation Letter workshop in the Library Backroom (we will walk through steps 5-10) October 9, October 11, October 17, October 18, November 6, November 7 ❖ 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
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