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Ponderosa High School “The Middle Years” 10/11th Grade Parent Night

November 7, 2019

Counseling & Career Guidance Services

A – Fe Katie Hunter, Counselor, ext. 2229 Fi – La Jim Spratling, Director of Guidance, ext. 2227 Le – Ro Lisa Woods, Counselor, ext. 2228 Ru – Z, EL Keri Hanson, Counselor, ext. 2269 Cammie Escobar, College & Career Guidance, ext. 2224

Committed to student success

College and Career Planning - Connecting Learning & Life College Board provides college planning activites…including college and major research, and financial planning. https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/

College and Career Planning - Connecting Learning & Life

The California Career Zone provides career searches, interest inventories and preparation requirements…along with planning tools. https://www.cacareerzone.org/

ROP – Regional Occupation Program

Classes and Experiential training development

Animal Health Auto Engine Cosmetology Culinary Arts Database Design & SQL Dental Careers Diesel Engine Fire Control Health Careers Law Enforcement

NCAA

 For student athletes planning

• n competing at the college

level, students must register by the end of their Junior year at www.eligibilitycenter.org

 SAT & ACT test scores must

be sent directly to NCAA (Code 9999)

 Student must meet academic

eligibility requirements

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Planning Guide –

College/Career Research, FAFSA, Entrance Exams, and Applications

10th Sophomore Year

• Focus on your grades
• Take the PSAT
• Begin researching

colleges – College Board’s Big Future

• Career Exploration

CA Career Zone & attend Career Expo

11th Junior Year

• Maintain your

grades

• Take the PSAT in Oct
• Take the SAT/ACT in

the Spring

• Explore/Visit

colleges- College Board’s Big Future

12th Senior Year

• Grades still matter
• Start applying to

college

• Retake SAT/ACT
• Apply for

scholarships/ FAFSA

Upcoming Dates

• AP Night: 12/12/19 @ PHS
• PSAT Scores Info Night: 1/16/20 @ PHS
• ASVAB: 2/24/20 @ PHS
• Career Expo: 3/19/20 @ UMHS
• Military Academies Night: 4/23/20 @ PHS
• Athletic Recruiting Info Night: Spring

2020 (date TBD)

FOLSOM LAKE COLLEGE

HOME OF THE FALCONS

14,512 students 21,323 students 33,616 students 9,147 students

LOS RIOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU

FOLSOM LAKE COLLEGE – FLC EL DORADO CENTER – EDC RANCHO CORDOVA CENTER – RCC

Los Rios Community College District

PREPARING FOR COLLEGE

• Complete your A-G requirements – our classes are just as rigorous as the UC and CSU.
• Take Advanced Education classes at FLC or use AP classes to receive college credit.
• 1. Think about your interests and research which colleges offer the programs you want to

study.

• 2. Review the classes offered in a specific program – see which classes

you can take that make up a specific degree or certificate.

• 3. Make a plan to engage with the college prior to high school

graduation – TALK WITH YOUR HS COUNSELOR about the opportunities.

FLC DEGREE and CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

www.flc.losrios.edu

LOS RIOS ADVANCED EDUCATION

• Students can take 2 classes each semester (Fall, Spring, & Summer)
• Must be 16 OR complete Soph. year – 2.7 GPA or above
• MOST classes transfer to CSU, UC, private and out of state colleges
• Classes are TUITION FREE (small registration fees still apply)*
• Receive high school and college credit

Advanced Education is a program for current high school students who enroll at Folsom Lake College while earning both high school and college credit. The depth of knowledge you will gain from this experience is invaluable!

FLC COURSE ENROLLMENTS – FALL 2019

STUDENT SUCCESS AND RETENTION RATES FOR FLC

MOST POPULAR ADVANCED EDUCATION COURSES AT FLC

HOW TO SIGN UP FOR COURSES

• 1. APPLY ONLINE TO FLC: Receive your student ID#
• 2. MEET WITH YOUR HS COUNSELOR: Fill out the Advanced Education Packet
• Make sure to get all required signatures and attach required documents.
• Submit electronically to Admissions and Records OR deliver in person.
• 3. EMAIL COMMUNICATION FROM A&R: Approved/Not Approved – 5 business days or less
• 4. IF APPROVED: Register in person at FLC, EDC, or RCC Admissions w/photo ID.
• 5. PAY FEES: At the time of registration or in eServices.

FEES AND PAYMENTS

In eServices (Financial Account) you can see how much your registration fees are. You can also pay online using a debit or credit card.

• Tuition is waived = 0 cost
• $2.25 per unit
• $1.00 student rep fee per campus (ARC, FLC, CRC, or SCC)
• Universal Transit Pass fee – access to transportation

eServices – YOUR STUDENT PORTAL

TIMELINE FOR SPRING 2020

CLASS SCHEDULE ONLINE: OCTOBER 28 (NOW) A.E. PACKET AVAILABLE: NOVEMBER 15 SUBMIT PACKET TO A&R: Starting DECEMBER 2 Deadline to submit packet: January 15 – full term classes March 11 – 2nd 8 week classes REGISTRATION STARTS: DECEMBER 19 or 20 (Students will receive their date and time in their confirming email sent by Admissions and Records.) FEE PAYMENT: At the time of enrollment or in eServices

FOR MORE INFORMATION

GO TO THE WEBPAGE: ADVANCED EDUCATION CALL ADMISSIONS FLC: 916-608-6500 EDC: 530-642-5644 RCC: 916-361-6321

Welcome to The California State University

CSU Dominguez Hills California College Systems What College Can Offer Admission Requirements Important Dates Tips for Success

AGENDA

We Are 23 Strong

Diverse Affordable Practical based hands-on- learning Focused on Job-placement Serving over 437,000 students across the state of California CSU Fullerton

Location Matters

Campus Location Differences Central Coast – San Luis Obispo Wine Country - Sonoma Ocean – Long Beach Large City – San Jose Suburb – Fullerton Rural – Humboldt

• Humboldt
• Chico
• Sacramento
• Sonoma
• Cal Maritime
• East Bay
• San Jose
• Stanislaus
• Monterey Bay
• San Luis

Obispo

• Bakersfield
• Northridge
• San

Bernardino

• San Diego
• San Marcos
• Pomona
• Fullerton

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San Francisco Channel Islands Los Angeles Dominguez Hills Long Beach

• Fresno

  San Diego

Size Matters

Small Campus:

Channel Islands – 7,053 Monterey Bay – 7,131 Humboldt – 8,347

Medium Campus:

East Bay – 15,435 San Bernardino – 20,461 San Luis Obispo – 22,188

Large Campus:

San Jose – 33,409 Northridge– 39,816 Fullerton – 40,439

Chico State

How Do I Pay For College?

Types of Financial Aid: Grants Work Study Scholarships Loans Types of Scholarships: Campus Based Scholarships Scholarships for incoming freshmen Department Based Scholarships Private Based Scholarships

**Estimated Budget for an undergraduate student attending full-time for the academic year at Sacramento State.

Animation/Illustration Architecture Aviation Business Dairy Science Education Engineering (Various) Fire Protection Administration Forensic Science Global Intelligence and National Security Hotel Restaurant Management Interior Design Kinesiology/Sports Marine Biology Music Industry & Tech. Nursing Radio/Television Film Wine and Viticulture And hundreds of others….

What You Can Study at the CSU

Life at the CSU

On-Campus Housing Associated Student Government Study Abroad Programs Clubs/Student Organizations Costs/Financial Aid Community Service Learning Leadership Development Programs Campus Job Opportunities Sports and Activities Student Support Programs CSU Long Beach

Campus Resources

Academic Advising Writing Center Career Center Tutoring Center Study Abroad Programs Counseling & Psychological Services Various Student Cultural Centers Leadership Development Programs Oasis/Wellness Center Veteran & Military Services Disability Student Services Food Pantry CSU Northridge

Division Athletics

NCAA Division I: Fresno San Diego Sacramento State Division II: San Marcos Chico Cal Poly Pomona NAIA Maritime

Sacramento State The CSU competes in many levels of division athletics including NCAA I & II and NAIA

Living on Campus

The Benefits of Living on Campus: Convenience Specialized Communities Academic Support Less to Worry About  Social Life Sonoma State

Freshmen Requirements for the CSU

To be considered for admission, students must meet the following criteria: Be a high school graduate, or the equivalent. Complete the fifteen-unit comprehensive “a-g” course patter of college preparatory study with grades of “C-” or better. Earn a qualifying eligibility index (SAT/ACT and GPA)

Social Science: …………2 years English: ………………….4 years Mathematics: …………...3 years Laboratory Science: …...2 years LOTE: ............................2 years VPA: …………………….1 year Electives: …………………1 year All college prep courses must be completed with final grades

• f “C-” or higher

A-G Course List http://www.ucop.edu/agguide/

A-G Requirements

CSU Montery Bay

CSU Bakersfield

Eligibility Index

(High School GPA X 800) + (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing + Math Subject Section) = Eligibility Index CSU Min: 2950 We Super Score! If you take the SAT If you take the ACT (High School GPA X 200) + (10 X ACT Composite Score) = Eligibility Index CSU Min: 694

Transfer Requirements for the CSU

To be considered for admission students must meet the following criteria: Must earn at least a 2.00 GPA

• n all transferable work to be

eligible to apply Be in good standing at the last college of attendance Complete the minimum 60/90 units by Spring 2020 for Fall 2020 consideration

Humboldt State

Transfer Requirements for the CSU

Complete 60 semester/90 quarter or more transferable units Complete 30 semester/45 quarter units

• f general education, including four basic

skills course:

• A1. One course in oral communication
• A2. One course in written composition
• A3. One course in critical thinking
• B4. One course in college-level math or

quantitative reasoning, with intermediate algebra as a prerequisite Stanislaus State

Associate Degree for Transfer

Guaranteed admission to the CSU system but not a particular campus (upon completion of an AA-T/AS-T degree, must meet CSU min. requirements) May be given a GPA bump when applying to impacted campuses or schools outside your local area. Opportunity to complete your degree at a CSU in as little as 60 semester/90 quarter units. Go to www.adegreewithaguarantee.com for more information

When a campus receives a greater number of applications from eligible students but not enough spaces to offer admission for all of those eligible students. Therefore, meeting the minimum requirements may not be enough to gain admission to a CSU

What is Impaction?

Cal State LA

The Super 7 Campuses

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Fresno State Fullerton Long Beach Los Angeles San Diego State San Jose State Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Non-Impacted Campuses

CSU Bakersfield CSU Channel Islands CSU Dominguez Hills CSU Stanislaus Humboldt State San Francisco State California Maritime Academy CSU Northridge

Application Period: October 1st – November 30th

Tips for You

Treat your college search like a buffet dinner. Scope out your choices before filling your plate. Be adventurous! Don’t just focus

• n “name” Schools.

Do your research and ask questions

Tips for Success

Fresno State

Get Connected

How To Prepare to Make Your College Choice:

Pre-Admissions Advising Register for a Tour Do Your Research Follow Campuses on Social Media

CSU Channel Islands

EXPLO PLORE RE THE CSU TODAY! Y! VISIT IT US AT!

http tps:/ s://www /www2.ca .calsta lstate te.e .edu/A /Apply ly Presenter Contact Information Admissions & Outreach (916) 278-1111 admissions@csus.edu Charles Cole Admissions Counselor colec@csus.edu

San Jose State

Introducing the University of California

2020-2021

UC Campuses

When selecting where to apply, consider:

• Major
• Size
• Location
• Opportunities

Apply broadly!

UC’s Mission & You

We teach Choose from 700+ majors We conduct research Be at the forefront of new ideas & pioneering efforts We provide public service Be part of a student body dedicated to the public good

Admission to UC

Minimum Admission Requirements

1.Course requirements (a-g) 2.College entrance exams 3.GPA requirement

Course Requirements

Letter Area Years Required Years Recommended

a History/Social Sciences 2 years b English 4 years c Mathematics 3 years 4 years d Laboratory Sciences 2 years 3 years e Languages Other Than English 2 years 3 years f Visual and Performing Arts 1 year g College-Preparatory Electives 1 year

*‘Years Required’ meets the minimum requirement. To be truly competitive, students should complete the ‘Years Recommended’ or beyond.

College Entrance Exams

10th/11th grade (optional)

Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test (PSAT) ACT Plan

11th/12th grade (required)

SAT Reasoning Test with Essay ACT Assessment with Writing SAT Subject Tests (optional, but recommended)

*Tests must be completed by December of senior year

GPA Requirement

3.0 GPA

3.4 GPA for non-residents

Students must achieve minimum GPA in

• rder to

be eligible to apply

Eligible ≠ Admitted

Statewide Guarantees for Freshman Applicants

Statewide Path

 Top 9% of California high school graduates  Applicants must meet general requirements and have a high score on UC admission index

Local Path

 Top 9% of students in local high school  Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA or better in a specific set of courses  Applicants meet 9% benchmark GPA for the high school

Extracurricular Participation

Enroll in AP/Honors classes

Prepare for college entrance exams by taking preparatory classes

Join clubs and school activities

Enroll in “College Bound” programs such as AVID, MESA, EAOP Volunteer at school and community functions

Requirements

• vs. Selection

Every UC Campus…

Receives the same application Reviews for minimum requirements Reviews for admission selection individually using content of the application

Comprehensive Review Campuses look for: Strong course Preparation, test scores, and grades A comprehensive educational experience

Assess student within context:  Educational/persona l environment  Available resources and opportunities  Not only from responses to the personal insight questions

Freshman Comprehensive Review

• Grade-point average
• Test scores
• Courses

completed/planned

• Honors courses
• Eligibility in the Local

Context (ELC)

• Quality of senior-year

program of study

• Educational
• pportunities in high

school

• Performance in

academic subject areas

• 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

Personal Insight Questions

• 4 questions
• 350 word maximum
• Think of it as a

personal interview on paper

Applying for Admission

Application available: August 1 Application Period: November 1-30 Application Fee: $70 (fee waiver available) $80 International

• UC does not have an Early Action or Early

Decision process

• Apply broadly across the system to the campuses

that interest you!

www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply

Paying for UC

All tuition and fee amounts are subject to change without prior notice. *Approximate cost for living in on-campus housing

Estimated Costs

UC Davis 2019–2020

• Resident tuition and fees

$14,490

• Books and supplies

$1,159

• Room and board*

$15,863

• Personal expenses

$1,399

• Transportation

$487

• Health insurance

$2,628

Total estimated cost $36,026

Fund Your Future

 Financial Aid (filing period starts October 1)  California Dream Act Application (filing period starts October 1)  Blue and Gold Opportunity Program

 Two-thirds of UC students receive some gift aid (grants or scholarships that don’t have to be repaid) averaging over $16,000

 Campus-specific grants  California Middle Class Scholarship  Merit-based scholarships  And more!

universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/paying-for-uc/cost/index.html

Helpful Tips

Tips for High School Sophomores

 Review your four-year academic plan with your parents/guardians, teachers, and counselors (a-g)  Prepare and register early for the PSAT (khanacademy.org)  Set up accounts on collegeboard.org (SAT preparation) and californiacolleges.edu (research colleges)  Explore summer jobs, academic enrichment and volunteer opportunities, and summer college courses  Meet with your school counselor to discuss junior year coursework, especially AP and honors courses

Tips for High School Juniors

 Sign up to take the PSAT in October  Register for the spring SAT with Essay and/or ACT with Writing 6-8 weeks ahead (practice tests available on College Board)  Research and tour colleges  Learn the admission requirements of colleges you’re interested in  Prepare early for the May AP exams  Familiarize yourself with the costs of college: tuition, fees, housing, food and supplies  Students who plan to participate in Division I or II college sports should register with the NCAA Eligibility Center in the summer of junior year

More tips can be found on

• ur UC Preparation

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• Identifying fundamental skill gaps
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• Preparing for National Merit consideration

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• All colleges accept the ACT and SAT
• Standardized testing is the second most important

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• Most students take the ACT or SAT 2 or 3 times,

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• Students should aim to finish standardized testing

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Score Range

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Content covered

Math, reading, and writing Math, reading, and writing

Test offerings

Seven times each year Seven times each year

Guessing penalty

No Guessing Penalty No Guessing Penalty

Science Section

Yes No

Math weight

25% 50%

Calculator usage

Allowed on All Math Questions Allowed on Some Math Questions

Order of difficulty

Math Only Math Only

Big Challenge

Time Crunch Higher-Order Thinking Skills

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Are offered frequently

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