Jr. Parent Night Introductions: Tammy Brisky, Janet Duke, Tracey Fowlkes, Andrea Yang, Josie Vargas and Jennifer PageSmith General Session 6:00-6:30 Breakout Session 1- 6:30-7:00 Breakout Session 2- 7:00-7:30 UC- J-1 CSU- Cafeteria Private College- J-2 Community College- J-3

Student Resume It is never too early to start building a resume Academic accomplishments Tests Co-curricular activities Special awards Community service hours

Junior Conferences Topics Applying to colleges UC application period Nov 1st- 30th CSU application period Oct 1st- Nov 30th Private colleges: rolling application dates Community colleges: Apply online Must have application on file, take an English placement test, complete online orientation prior to advising day, and complete Registration-to-Go

College Admission Reps Representatives from CSU, UC, Private, Community and Technical colleges are here to support juniors and seniors at Clovis West College Fair held at Fresno Convention Center in September 2018

Transfer Students Students who choose to go to Community College may transfer to: UC: should consider Honors Programs offered at Community College and discuss possible transfer agreements that may ensure admission. CSU: meet with college transfer counselor and make sure they have completed prerequisites Private: visit individual college website for transfer requirements and prerequisites *CHSU (California Health Sciences University): Partnership with CCC for priority registration to students who meet prerequisites for pre-pharmacy

More Opportunities CCCAP/English 1A/English 3-Clovis Community College Advantage Program Dual Enrollment Enrichment Program Complete college units while in high school

New CTE Course Teaching Pathway for high school students Diagnostics, Service and Repair Pathway Performing Arts Pathway Banking and Related Services Pathway – partnership with EECU Bank Teaching Pathway for high school students

Testing Community College: English Placement Test Math Placement based on highest level of math completed in high school CSU: SAT or ACT Smarter Balance Assessment Consortium (SBAC) April 20 -June 8 UC/Private: Please visit college website for additional testing requirements

SAT and ACT SAT: Register online at www.collegeboard.com Remaining Dates March 10, 2018 May 5, 2018 June 2, 2018 * SAT Subject Tests optional ACT: Register online at www.actstudent.org April 14, 2018 June 9, 2018 *** STUDENTS MUST SEND YOUR SCORES TO COLLEGES OF YOUR CHOICE!*** www.khanacademy.org

Scholarships Start looking now! www.fastweb.com www.scholarships.com www.scholarsite.com/index.asp www.collegesoup.com FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid):Oct. - Mar 2nd of senior year Clovis West scholarship bulletin

NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) / NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) NCAA- Responsible for determining eligibility for student athletes for Div I and II Athletes need to register with the NCAA by end of their junior year at www.eligibilitycenter.org Requirements include 16 core courses for Div I and Div II Students must request to send transcripts and test scores NAIA- Any student interested in playing sports at NAIA colleges must have their eligibility determined by the NAIA eligibility center at www.playnaia.org

Summary Senior year: Choose college to attend Fill out applications and write personal statements Request letters of recommendation from your counselor, well in advance. Research and apply for scholarships Fill out the FAFSA Maintain the highest GPA possible Request official transcript from our registrar, Maureen Clark, in the main office at (559) 327-2487

Thank You For Being Here! Tammy Brisky – Head Counselor 327-2120 Tracey Fowlkes- 9th-12th AVID Counselor 327-2017 Andrea Yang – 10th-12th Counselor 327-2119 Josie Vargas - 10th-12th Counselor 327-2121 Jennifer PageSmith - 10th-12th Counselor 327-2122 Additional Support Services: School Psychologists (Brenda Evers and Allison Peck) School Nurse (Susan Ludwig) Peer Counselors CSI (Clovis Support & Intervention) SOAR Team SRC (Student Responsibility Center)