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Senior Advising Overview GOAL: All seniors will have a post high school education plan Resource Folder How to Request a Letter of Recommendation How to Request Official Transcripts Financial Aid Reminders College Admission Test Reminders Ongoing Help and Support - Dates Importance of Self Care 2

Resource Folder Crossing the Stage: You must meet all requirements to walk in the Grad Ceremony Transcript Check Credits - Personal Finance Course Quick Link - rosevilletigers.org Subject Requirements What classes do I have left to graduate? What classes do I have left to complete “a-g” requirements? How many total number of credits do I have left to complete? How to Send Official SAT/ACT Scores Important Dates Checklist for Applying for Financial Aid NCAA Eligibility Basics Relaxation Tools Senior Survey 3

Letters of Recommendation When are they needed? Private/independent universities Common Application Scholarships Internships Employment Steps to request a letter of recommendation Go to www.rosevilletigers.org for template Complete template with background info Give teachers, counselors, administrators at least two weeks notice Make deadline clear Thank you notes

Financial Aid/Scholarship Info Who should apply? fafsa.gov All students continuing their education ANY TYPE OF COLLEGE Private/Independent – Check Deadlines and Additional Paperwork FAFSA/Dream Act priority filing October 1, 2018 to March 2, 2019 Cash For College Night - Thursday, November 8, 2018 Important Step 1: FSA ID: fsaid.ed.gov All families should complete FAFSA/Dream Act regardless of income All students applying to Private Universities should complete the CSS (College Scholarship Service) Profile in addition to FAFSA/Dream Act – Check university websites All seniors should check “Outside Scholarships” list weekly. See the College and Career Center tab on the RHS website All seniors should participate in the Local Scholarship Program All seniors should look at college and university financial aid pages for merit scholarships

Transcripts How do I request an Official or Unofficial Transcript? Request through google doc - go to rosevilletigers.org under quick links - transcripts Parent must complete form if you are under 18 $3 for each transcript requested - No cost unofficial Follow the directions on the form Allow 48 Hours Common Application Exception Counselor Uploads Transcript for Common App 6

College Admission Tests ACT www.actstudent.org SAT www.collegeboard.org Subject Tests www.collegeboard.org Things to Remember: Most four year universities require tests to be completed by December - some earlier - check individual campus websites Send official scores - colleges and universities will use the highest College applications, report already received scores and/or planned dates Send to 1 CSU goes to all CSU campuses, Send to 1 UC and all UCs get it, NCAA Code:9999 See Dates to Remember handout Take ACT + writing and SAT + essay to cover all campuses Subject tests at more competitive campuses and specific majors http://www.calstate.edu/counselors/deadlines-fees/test-deadlines.shtml

Application and Information Workshops College Fair: September 24th 6:00 to 8:00 (Woodcreek HS) Sierra College CTE Open House: Friday, October 5 Four Year College Applications: Monday, October 8th, 6:00 to 8:30 pm RHS Cafeteria Military Enlistment Process: Friday, October 19 Sierra College Applications: Ongoing Cash for College: Thursday, November 8, 6:00-8:00 pm RHS Cafeteria RHS Career Fair: Friday, January 11, 2019

Military Who should attend October 19? Army Navy Air Force Marines Coast Guard Air National Guard www.military.com Who should attend October 19? Interest in physical challenge Serving your country Hands on training Travel Mental/Emotional challenge Looking for different learning environment Would like help paying for four year college degree 9

Community College 100+ CA community colleges - Sierra College: www.sierracollege.edu Transfer Programs: First two years at Community College/Finish at 4 year college or university Guaranteed Transfer Admission Agreements to… UC Davis, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara, UC Santa Cruz, University of the Pacific, San Francisco State, and more! Career/Technical Education: Two Year Programs and Certificates - CTE OPen House Oct. 5 Application Information and Completion - Sierra College Enrollment Specialist and Ms. Fernandez - Transition Counselor - Ongoing Help Who should attend? Students who want to spend two to three years more at home after high school Students who don’t meet the four year college requirements during high school but have the desire and motivation to pursue a degree Students who don’t get into 1st choice four year university Financial savings Hands on learners Students who want to finish their education within 12 to 24 months after graduating high school

4 Year College Applications CSU: www.calstate.edu/apply Four year public university system in CA 23 campuses statewide College admission test required 2.0 or higher in “a-g” college entrance requirements Students who are at least in the top 30% of graduating class UC: www.admission.universityofcalifornia.edu Premier 4 year public university system in CA 9 campuses statewide College admission test required/some competitive majors - subject tests 3.0 or higher in “a-g”college entrance requirements Students who are at least in the top 12% of graduating class Application Deadline: November 30, 2018

4 Year Colleges (Cont.) Private/Independent Colleges and Universities www.commonapp.org 4 year universities with private funding 75 campuses statewide College admission test requirements Common application participants Out of State Four year public and private universities (Similar system to CA) 4,000+ universities in the US WUE: www.wiche.edu/wue Western Undergraduate Exchange Potential for reduced tuition Admission requirements vary greatly - please see individual campus websites

School to Work/Career Tech Career Center Workshops Resume Writing Interview Skills CTE Open House at Sierra College and Career Fair RHS Who should attend? Students who do not want to continue with education or training after graduation at this time Students who want more help in deciding what opportunities are out there

Importance of Self Care Organization Asking for Help Exercise Balanced Diet Keeping an Open Mind Relaxation Breathing Sleep Gratitude Journal Time with Friends and Family MIndfulness

Senior Survey Name, Phone and Email (write legibly) Plan for after high school Career Goals Education / Training Needed Schools and Programs You’re Applying To Advising Workshops (indicate which you will attend) 15