10th grade Parent Night Class of 2019

Reviewing your student’s progress in MyPlan Course History: Completed classes & GPA Grade Book: Current grades

Career Interests

Searching for a College?

Additional Factors Location (Weather, Distance from home, Urban/Suburban, Nearby Industries, etc.) Majors Internship and/or Research opportunities Level of academic rigor and expectations Student Life Vibe of campus & community Cost of attendance Average years to graduate

Scattergrams University of Arizona Northwestern

UC San Diego CSU Fullerton

College Admissions Testing Typically taken in Spring of 11th grade ACT Registration www.act.org SAT Registration www.collegeboard.com SAT Subject Tests – May be required by some colleges and/or majors. Check college websites for more information. PSAT results can be viewed online and test prep done through Khan Academy

Community College Certificate Programs: Certificate of Achievement or Proficiency Associate Degrees: Associate of Arts/Associate of Science (2-year degree) Transfer Programs: TAG: Transfer Admission Guarantee programs IGETC: General Education curriculum for students unsure where they want to transfer Resources: Community College transfer website: www.assist.org UC Transfer Admission Planner: https://uctap.universityofcalifornia.edu/students/ University Link transfer program to UCSD: https://admissions.ucsd.edu/transfers/prep-programs/university-link.html

Searching for other Post-H.S. Options? GAP Year Tech/Trade Schools Military http://www.military.com/join-armed-forces https://www.usa.gov/join-military Start talking with recruiters in 11th grade Full Time Employment

Enrichment/Summer Programs Westview does not endorse or sponsor any specific outside programs and students are not able to receive high school credit. This list is meant to serve as informational only. Posted as of 4/20/17

College Visits Univ of Minnesota Boston University UC Merced University of Washington CU Boulder CSU San Marcos

Tips for visiting college campuses Consider when it might be best to visit Weather/Season Visit while school is in session Include college visits on your family vacation Schedule a campus tour Ask LOTS of questions Meet with an Admissions officer (if possible) Attend a class (if possible) Talk with current students Explore areas off campus

Virtual Tours If you are not able to visit a college campus, check out a virtual tour online: www.youvisit.com/education http://www.ecampustours.com/ https://www.youniversitytv.com/ College campus websites

Community Service Recommended but NOT required Quality over Quantity On-Campus clubs often provide opportunities for Community Service Outside Resources Kids Korps USA: https://www.handsonsandiego.org/kidskorps All for Good: http://www.allforgood.org/volunteer-opportunities-in-san- diego-ca Volunteer Match: www.volunteermatch.org Church and other local organizations

Planning for the next two years Course Selection complete for 11th grade (Any changes to electives must be submitted by May 19) Consider your course load and weekly schedule (Too little? Too much?) Average Time spent on homework: http://powayusd.com/en-US/Schools/HS/WVHS/Counseling/Academic/Course-Information/Course-Offerings-Profiles Get Involved! Seek out opportunities of leadership Create/Update your Resume Find a summer job, internship, or volunteer opportunity Start a family discussion about the cost of college

Financial Aid Chris Ordway The HEFAR Group