11th Grade Family Night Class of 2019 December 5, 2017

Counselors Hub 1 (English/Social Science): Stephanie Cruz Hub 2 (Science/ENS): Christine Cudmore Hub 2 (Math/Admin/Other Staff): Vanessa Ho Hub 3 (Foreign Language/Electives): Alisa Berner

Post High School Options Workforce Military Gap Year Trade School Community College-AA Degree or Transfer Program 4 Year College

Which Option is Best For Your Family What are your student’s career goals? Select a major majorprep.com Personality & Career exploration CaliforniaColleges.edu & Family Connection Personality & Career Assessments Discuss with student how much money is available for college Consider estimated family contribution Do career/college searches Collegeboard.com and Family connection

A-G Requirements (4 Year College Requirements)

Bachelor’s Degree Pathways UC, CSU, Out of State, Private 4 Year vs. 2 Year Bachelor’s Degree Pathways 4-Year University UC, CSU, Out of State, Private General Education Major Preparation Major Requirements Graduation Requirements 4-Year University UC, CSU, Out of State, Private Major Preparation Major Requirements Graduation Requirements 2-Year College Miramar, Palomar, etc Major Preparation Requirements for University Admission Major Requirements Graduation Requirements

Going to college, Now what? RESEARCH RESEARCH RESEARCH Identify priorities Location, class size, areas of study, etc. Social environment, housing, dining, extracurriculars, athletics Admission chances GPA/test scores Westview data (scattergrams) School data 4-year college for almost everyone On campus college visits Meet with college rep’s at Westview and College Fairs Cost/benefit-budget

Community Colleges Fgfgsdfjk assist.org Transfer pathways to UC/CSU

College Application Costs Applications: ~ $50-$100 Multiplied by 6-8 colleges: ~$300-$800 ACT: $40-$57 SAT: $43-$55 AP Tests: ~$100 per test Community College Application: free

Scholarship Information Text “@whs-schol” To 81010 Scholarship Newsletter on MyConnect & Counseling Website

SAT vs. ACT Testing ACT SAT Sections: Sections: English Reading Math Science Essay (optional) Calculator allowed on all math questions 4 reading passages Length: 2 hours, 55 minutes without essay 3 hours, 40 minutes with essay SAT Sections: Reading Writing Math Essay (optional) Calculator not allowed on some math questions 5 reading passages Length: 3 hours without essay 3 hours, 50 minutes with essay

Choosing Between SAT & ACT Colleges accept both tests Test content and style are very similar Key differences: ACT science section SAT one math section without a calculator Take a timed, full-length practice test of each Khan Academy free test prep PTSA offers mock testing at Westview (February 3 and March 17) If you receive free or reduced lunch, you are eligible for a fee waiver Talk to your counselor

Registering for SAT and ACT SAT Registration: collegeboard.org March 10 (deadline: February 9) May 5 (deadline: April 6) June 2 (deadline: May 3) ACT Registration: ACT.org April 14 (deadline: March 9) June 9 (deadline: May 4) July 14 (deadline: June 15)

Junior Year Timeline February-May: Visit colleges during breaks Athletes-register with NCAA clearinghouse AP Testing Spring: Review transcript Plan classes for retake Update resume Research career pathways Decide on plans after high school

If you could give your Junior year self some advice, what would you say?

Did you know Junior year what you wanted to do after high school Did you know Junior year what you wanted to do after high school? Did those plans change?

How did you decide which colleges to apply to?

What do you think is most important about Junior year?

Thank you! Any questions? Stephanie Cruz: scruz@powayusd.com Christine Cudmore: ccudmore@powayusd.com Vanessa Ho: vcrawford@powayusd.com Alisa Berner: aberner@powayusd.com