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Agenda Resources and Staying Informed Upcoming Events High School Graduation Requirements Community College Admission 4-year University Options and Admission College Admission Exams: SAT and ACT NAVIANCE: College Exploration and Starting a ‘College List’ Off Campus Coursework NCAA

Counseling Department A - Da    Ms. Tina Choi                 De - H   Mrs. Tina Coleman      I - Mo    Mrs. Lesley Nedwick     Mu - Se   Mr. José Ireta                Sh - Z     Mr. Rik Napora     Please contact your alpha-counselor if you have any questions. Cita Ricafort College & Career Center 805-498-3676 x1101 Nick Colangelo Career Ed. Coordinator 805-498-3676 x1168 Harriet Osinski NPHS Registrar 805-498-3676 x1037

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CVUSD Graduation Requirements SUBJECT Credits Terms ENGLISH 40 Credits 4 Terms SOCIAL SCIENCE (World, US, Gov/Econ) 30 Credits 3 Terms MATHEMATICS * SCIENCE (1 Life, 1 Physical) 20 Credits 2 Terms HEALTH 5 Credits .5 Term PHYSICAL EDUCATION ** CTE or LANGUAGE or VPA 10 Credits 1 Term ELECTIVES 75 Credits 7 Terms TOTAL 230 Credits *Must pass Algebra I or Integrated Math I (requirement can be met in 8th grade but middle school classes do not count toward 30 high school math credits) You can review your transcript and graduation status by using Q.

Community College Students may enroll at a California Community College if they earn a high school diploma. There are no specific requirements for entrance but rigorous classes help to prepare students. SAT/ACT are not required. Benefits - smaller class sizes and lower costs. It may be a good fit for students who aren’t sure what they want to study or students who want to prepare for a career like culinary arts, cosmetology or audio tech. Students can earn professional certificates, associate degrees and/or participate in transfer programs, including the UC TAG. Students who are not admitted to their first choice college or do not receive sufficient financial aid may attend and transfer with higher acceptance rates. Visit the NPHS Community College page for more information.

4-Year University Options California public universities California State Universities (CSU’s) 23 CSU campuses University of California (UC’s) 9 UC campuses Out-of-state public colleges & universities Private colleges

CSU Admission Requirements Bookmark and refer to this: https://www2.calstate.edu/attend/freshman/Pages/planning-for-college.aspx A History/Social Science – 2 years required B English – 4 years required C Mathematics – 3 years required, 4 years recommended *Must complete Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra 2 or Integrated Math 1-3 D Laboratory Science – 2 years required, 3 years recommended *Two years of laboratory science providing fundamental knowledge in at least two of these three foundational subjects: Biology, Chemistry and Physics E Language Other than English – 2 years required, 3 years recommended *Two years of the same language other than English F Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) – 1 year required *A single year-long approved arts course from a single VPA discipline: dance, drama/theater, music or visual art G College-Preparatory Electives – 1 year required *All courses must be completed with ‘C’ grade or higher *CSU/UC approved course list for NPHS is available online at https://hs-articulation.ucop.edu/agcourselist#/list/details/2647/

University of California (UC) Admission Requirements Bookmark and refer to this: http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/freshman/requirements/index.html Fulfill the minimum A-G subject requirements with a 3.0 minimum GPA Fulfill the examination requirement SAT Reasoning or ACT with Writing SAT Subject exams are not required, but are recommended for some majors and may be submitted if they add value. Visit the UC website for more information. UC requires applicants to respond to 4 (out of 8) Personal Insight Questions Admission determined by Admission Index & Comprehensive Review. All UC campuses use the same 14 factors to evaluate applicants but may apply them differently and make admission decisions independently. Be sure to review the selection process of each campus Note: Geometry and UC Admission Students cannot validate an omission of Geometry with ANY advanced level math course, but may validate a grade deficiency. Therefore, all UC eligible students must pass both semesters of Geometry or Integrated Math II in middle school OR high school. All courses must be completed with ‘C’ grade or higher *CSU/UC approved course list for NPHS is available online at https://hs-articulation.ucop.edu/agcourselist#/list/details/2647/

Admissions Requirements Out-of-State/Private University Admission Requirements Admissions Requirements Requirements vary so review each college, including whether they require SAT Subject exams, letters of rec. and transcripts. Many use Committee Selection - entire student application is reviewed so extracurricular activities, portfolios, auditions and recommendations play a more significant role. Many campuses use the Common Application One application used by hundreds of colleges and universities Accepted in place of the school’s own application and students can apply to many colleges using this one application Colleges that use the Common Application also require: An essay (some schools require additional supplemental essays) Letters of recommendation from your counselor and academic teacher(s) List of Common App Schools that accept the Common Application in place of their own application

D or F Grades If an F grade is earned in any course required for high school graduation, the course must be repeated. Students who plan to go directly to a 4-year college are strongly advised to repeat any D grade to be eligible and to improve GPA. For CSU/UC Admission Students who earn a D or F grade in an A-G course that is required for admission will need to repeat the course to remain eligible for CSU/UC (exceptions include math and world language IF the D was earned FIRST semester and a C of higher was earned the SECOND semester). During 12th grade, students that receive a D or F grade in any course, including AP and non A-G courses, may be at risk of having their admission rescinded. Seniors should earn C grades or better!

College Entrance Exams Decide if you need to take either by researching your intended colleges. MOST 4-year colleges require EITHER the SAT OR the ACT (and there are differences between them). Some colleges ALSO require various Subject Tests. Make sure you know if your colleges require the essay section for the SAT/ACT. Take a practice test and find out which test suits you better, then PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE. Take the test or tests you choose WHEN YOU ARE MOST PREPARED. Typically, this means the end of junior year!* FAQs Registering: ACT SAT Subject Tests *NPHS recommends that students test at least once (SAT or ACT) in 11th grade. Students will receive their scores, and will have at least one opportunity to retest in 12th grade if desired.

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“Colleges I’m Thinking About List” Creating a “Colleges I’m Thinking About List” Consider multiple criteria- cost, admission rates, requirements, location, majors available, size, & student life- to identify possible good fit colleges. Your college list should include a broad range of schools, mostly “Safety” Schools – preparation well exceeds admission requirements & costs “Match” Schools – preparation meets or exceeds admission requirements & costs And a few… “Reach” Schools - admission is very competitive regardless of student preparation (historically low admission rates); student does not meet or exceed requirements or the school’s cost exceeds your college budget Use Naviance and the college websites* to research admission criteria and acceptance rates to compare your qualifications with those of students who have been admitted in the past. *Your best source is always the college

NCAA Prospective Student Athletes Prospective student - athletes must register with the NCAA Initial - Eligibility Clearinghouse to be eligible to play NCAA Division I or Division II sports in college Students should register no later than the end of their 11th grade. Review NCAA core course requirements Please visit the NCAA Eligibility Center to register.

New Policy for High Level Classes For all 11th graders looking to challenge themselves with an AP/H/IB class as a senior: If currently enrolled in AP/H/IB class, a B- or higher is needed to continue at that level If currently enrolled n a CP (college prep) course, two A’s are needed to move up a level If neither of the above occur, then a placement test will be administered to determine appropriate placement, if at all

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