Welcome to Junior Parent Night! Cardinal Newman Welcome to Junior Parent Night!

Importance of Junior Year GPA Strength of Junior & Senior Year Schedule – Challenge the Curriculum Good study habits, time management Utilize TUTORIALS Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday PM

College Admissions Testing Options Students will be taking the PSAT on Wednesday, October 11th Students may take the ACT with writing or the SAT with writing Subject Tests are offered by the SAT but are specific to certain majors at the UC and other Universities Test-Prep will help the student score higher

College Search Location Size of Student Population – small, medium, large Environment – social, intellectual Major Classroom expectations – large, small Activities for the student – intramurals, football games, outdoor events Types of Students – diversity, gender balance Admissions

University of California Larger research institutions 9 campuses Comprehensive Review of applicant – GPA-no D’s, test scores, involvement outside of class, evidence of hard work, rigor of curriculum Personal Insight Questions

California State University Large, Midsize, Small Campuses that prepare students to enter the job market or professional school 23 Campuses – most impacted GPA – no D’s, test scores, course load, some campuses will do comprehensive review No personal statement

Private, Catholic, & Out of State Colleges GPA Test Scores, Challenge of Curriculum Extra Curricular Activities Letters of Recommendation WUE – Western Undergraduate Exchange Program

Highly Selective Schools Look at all 4 years of curriculum Looking for Honors and AP Courses GPA’s above 4.0, SAT 1480-1600, and ACT 31+ How are you different from other candidates? Talent outside of academics Personal Statement/Essay very important

Community Colleges Stepping stone to UC’s and other universities Follow transfer path and take transferrable classes –www.assist.org Certificate Programs Occupational Programs Residential Community Colleges: examples Cabrillo-UC Santa Cruz; Santa Barbara City College-UC Santa Barbara

NCAA/NAIA Student Athletes need to talk to their coaches Develop Athletic Resume Sign-up with NCAA and/or NAIA this year Must report SAT & ACT scores to the NCAA &/or NAIA No D’s on transcript No online courses for D1 & DII (NCAA)

Cardinal Newman Counseling Meet with all Juniors throughout the year, in the classroom and individually Review and update Resumes Use of Naviance for college search, scholarship search, career search Review PSAT, ACT, & SAT results Develop prospective college list by end of Junior year

Junior Year Social Scene Driving – Provisional License Curfews Communication Enjoy but be responsible Safe House Pledge

Upcoming Important Events Wednesday, October 18th – Junior Ring Ceremony, 10:00 am Spring Case Studies Night for Parents and Students Spring Financial Aid Night for Junior Parents Spring Information Night for Junior Parents and Students Junior Retreat Dates:

Thank you for Coming! Cardinal Newman College Counseling/Advising Mrs. Mary Euphrat 546-6470 ext 106 working with Juniors Cardinal Newman Personal Counseling Mr. Ed Cutler 546-6470 ext 113 working with grades 10-12, personal counseling Cardinal Newman Academic Support Mrs. Kris Davison 546-6470 ext. 122, all grade levels, learning differences and IEP’s Mrs. Tracy Williams 546-6470 ext 126, all grade levels 504 Coordinator