College Information. 220 credits I. Social Science (30 credits) II. English (40 credits) III. Math (30 credits) IV. Science (20 credits) V. Fine Arts.

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College Information

220 credits I. Social Science (30 credits) II. English (40 credits) III. Math (30 credits) IV. Science (20 credits) V. Fine Arts (10 credits) VI. Practical Arts (10 credits) VII. Physical Education (20 credits) VIII. Health (5 credits) IX. 55 Elective Credits Technology Graduation Requirements

Exploring your career interests 50 percent of students who declare a major, change majors — with many doing so two and three times during their college years. Research Talk to someone who is already in that career Job Shadow Internship Take a class (R.O.P., community college, etc) Volunteer

Words of Wisdom Apply Broadly! *State Colleges *Private Universities *Out of State (WUE)

What is important to you? Location Location Academics Academics Size Size Campus Appeal Campus Appeal Social Life Social Life Total Cost – Including aid Total Cost – Including aid Choosing Your College Priorities

Words of Wisdom *Complete all free Applications *Organize all your usernames and passwords

College Board at California Colleges Peterson at California Independent Colleges at U.S. College Search CSU Mentor- SAT Code: # 3594www.collegeboard.comwww.californiacolleges.eduwww.petersons.comwww.AICCU.eduwww.uscollegesearch.orgwww.csumentor.edu Colleges

College/ Campus Visits * On Campus visits at COHS *Plan an individual visit *Virtual College Fair at or * Off campus college presentations Colleges

What information do college admission officers review? Grades / Overall GPA Strength of high school course selections Admission Test Score Essay Teacher and counselor recommendations Class rank Student’s demonstrated interest Personal accomplishments Personality characteristics Courses in progress Junior and Senior year

A = 2 years Social Science CP B = 4 years of English CP C = 3 years of Mathematics ( 4 yrs. Recommended) Algebra 1, Geometry, & Adv. Algebra D = 2 years Science CP ( 3 yrs recommended ) Physical science, chemistry or physics, and Biology E = 2 years of a Language other than English (3 years recommended) F = 1 year Fine Art G = 1 year college prep elective A – G Requirements

About College Admission Tests  ACT Consists of four tests: English, Math, Reading, Science, and Writing Writing component is optional (required by the UC’s) Top composite score is 36  SAT Consists of three tests: Verbal, Math, Writing Each test is scored on a scale of

What is Cost of Attendance (COA) Direct costs Indirect costs Direct and indirect costs combined into cost of attendance Varies widely from college to college

A. B. C.Fast Web at D.Scholarship scams E. Consider the Armed Serviceswww.Educatorsconnection.comwww.tuitionfundingsource.comwww.fastweb.com Scholarships and Financial Aid

Communication Sign up for bulletin online at Utilize the Parent Portal to know current grades A- F Mrs. G-NMr. O-ZMrs.

If you are thinking of playing sports at the college level you must: Register on line at end of 11 th grade 16 Core Courses required for NCAA Division I or II Send SAT or ACT scores (SAT Codes #9999 for NCAA) or NCAA or NAIA November 12, 6:30 p.m. Rm. E2

October/November – Apply Cal States & UC’s -Apply for the final SAT /ACT test in December November - February – Apply to Private Universities and/or out of state colleges January – February – Apply for Financial Aid – FAFSA wksp Wednesday, January 13, 6:30 p.m. February – April – College Acceptance Letters and financial aid packets sent out. - Take any necessary placement tests (ELM, EPT, writing) May 1 - Statement of Intent to Register / deposit due to university you will be attending. Housing deadlines, orientation, summer session Timeline

A.Free/ Reduced Lunch B.Professional C.Deadlines D.How to request a letter of recommendation/ brag sheet E.CAL Grant – Social Security release? F.Sign up for the Bulletin