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Class of 2017 Preparing for Graduation, College, & Beyond

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QUICK OVERVIEW

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Harbor High School SUBJECT Credit9th10th11th12th ENGLISH4010 SOCIAL SCIENCE3010 MATH2010 SCIENCE2010 PHYSICAL ED2010 HEALTH55 VISUAL PERFORMING ART 10 World Language/Fine Art/Applied Art 10 APPLIED ART (E-Literacy)55 ELECTIVES70 TOTAL 230

University Admission Criteria: “a-g” courses (with a grade of “C” or better) a.Social Science (2 years) b.English (4 years) c.Math (3 years, 4 recommended min. Alg 2 d.Lab Science (2 years, 3 + recommended) e.Foreign Language (2 years, 3+ recommended) f.Visual & Performing Art (1 year) g.College Prep Elective (1 year) Admission tests (SAT and/or ACT)

Calculating Your Academic GPA Grade 10Grade 11Fall Semester CourseGradePointsCourseGradePoints English 2A4Eng 3 Honors*A5* World HistoryB3AP US HistoryB4* GeometryC+2Algebra 2C-2 Biology B-3ChemistryC2 Spanish 2A4Spanish 3A4 PEA-ROP PhotographyB Spring Semester CourseGradePointsCourseGradePoints English 2A4Eng 3 Honors* World HistoryB-3AP US History GeometryC2Algebra 2 Biology A4Chemistry Spanish 2B+3Spanish 3 PEA-ROP Photography 16 Total Grade Points = 73 Number of Courses = 22GPA = TGP/NC = 3.32

UNIVERSITY ADMISSION EXAMS

SAT The New SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) The multiple-choice tests cover three skill areas: Reading English/Writing Math (Adv Algebra, Interpretation of Data, some Geometry, Arithmetic and Trig) Major Differences: No penalty for wrong answer Essay optional* Shorter test length *Required for UC admission

SAT Administration Dates and Deadlines SAT Date Registration Deadline Late Registration DeadlineDeadline for Changes MailPhone/ Online March 5, 2016 Register Feb. 5, 2016Feb. 19, 2016Feb. 23, 2016 May 7, 2016 Register April 8, 2016April 22, 2016April 26, 2016 June 4, 2016 Register Mail: May 5, 2016 Phone/Online: May 11, 2016 May 20, 2016May 25, 2016 Register at

ACT assesses high school students' general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work. The multiple-choice tests cover four skill areas: English Mathematics Reading Science The Writing Test (Essay) is optional* * Required for UC Admission ACT

ACT Administration Dates and Deadlines ACT Test Date Registration DeadlineLate Registration Deadline April 9, 2016 Register March 4, 2016March 5-18, 2016 June 11, 2016 Register May 6, 2016May 7-20, 2016 Register at

SPECIFIC COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS

Universities look for involvement beyond academics! VOLUNTEERED IN THE COMMUNITY A WELL-ROUNDED STUDENT MIGHT HAVE: BEEN INVOLVED IN SCHOOL ACTIVITIES BEEN INVOVLED IN NON-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES HAD A JOB Universities want to see ongoing commitment to, growth in, and leadership experience in several extracurricular activities over time.

Choosing a University By location, climate, geographical area By campus size, town size By major or program Commuting vs. living on campus Reach, Target & Safety schools Cost of college UC (avg)CSU (Chico)Cabrillo Tuition/fees $13,200$ 7,002 $ 1,246 Books/Supplies $ 1,500$ 1,746 $ 1,746 Room/board $13,800$11,208 *$ 4,599 Personal/Health & Transportation $ 3,900$ 2,458 $ 4,266 _____________________________________________ $32,400$22,414$11,857 * Student living with parents

UC Freshman Applicant Data GPA of middle 25%-75% Admit Rate Berkeley 4.1 – 4.319% Davis 3.9 – 4.233% Irvine 3.9 – 4.233% Los Angeles 4.1 – 4.316% Merced 3.4 – 3.966% Riverside 3.5 – 4.057% San Diego 4.0 – 4.230% Santa Barbara 3.9 – 4.234% Santa Cruz 3.7 – 4.146% Data for Class entering Fall 2015

California State University Impacted in ALL MajorsImpacted CampusesNot Impacted FresnoChicoBakersfield FullertonHumboldt Channel Islands Long BeachLos AngelesDominquez Hills San DiegoMonterey BayEast Bay San Jose NorthridgeMaritime Cal Poly SLOCal Poly PomonaStanislaus Sacramento San Bernardino San Francisco San Marcos Sonoma

Is Cabrillo College a good option for me? Great programs i.e Honors, Puente Financial reasons Not ready to leave home Unsure of major/career interests Transfer agreements, greater options

FINANCIAL AID

Scholarships FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid Dream Act Deadlines for most local scholarships are in the spring. Complete Scholarship Profile and check HHS website State & national scholarships:

Questions?