LIFE AFTER GRANADA “WHAT’S YOUR PLAN?” GHS Counselors Ms. Langbehn: A-E Mr. Johnston: F-L Ms. Therrien: M-Rn Ms. Castorena:Ro-Z

It pays to continue learning!

HIGH SCHOOL 4 YR Bachelor’s Program Doctorate Degree (2-3 years after Masters) Masters Degree (2-3 years after Bach.) 4 yrs 4 YR Bachelor’s Program 2 yrs Bachelors Degree 4 yrs Associate’s Degree Certification Transfer Program 2 yrs 2 yrs HIGH SCHOOL

Different Pathways and Schools Work Military Apprenticeships: “Earn while you learn” Electrician, plumber, HVAC, cosmetology Learn more about apprenticeships in this link Find apprenticeships in CA in this link Trade School/Vocational School: more classroom-based than apprenticeship, usually higher cost e.g. Wyotech, Carrington, Academy of Art, FIDM, Paul Mitchell College 2-year 4-year

CALIFORNIA’S DIVERSE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM

Community Colleges Open admissions Less expensive for general ed classes Smaller class sizes Associate’s Degree/Certificate Programs Doesn’t require SAT/ACT Easier to get in to CSU or UC as junior transfer Transfer options with UCs, CSUs, private, out-of-state Not the typical “college experience”

Transferring to a 4-Year Recommend following 4-year college reqs in high school Consider taking math in 12th grade Must have at least 60 units (combination of GE and some lower division major courses) Out-of-state universities often require fewer units to transfer Follow IGETC for general ed Apply as a community college sophomore Colleges look only at CC grades University diploma is the same, does not mention CC Start taking classes now through concurrent enrollment Talk to your counselor about application process

Tracking your progress…

Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) UC DAVIS UC IRVINE UC MERCED UC RIVERSIDE UC SANTA CRUZ UC SANTA BARBARA Contract between UC, Comm College, and student that offers guaranteed transfer by completing 60 credits (GE and lower major) Earn at least 2.4 G.P.A. UC IRVINE: 3.4 UC DAVIS, UCSB: 3.2 UCSC: 3.0 UC MERCED: 2.8 UC TAG Website

Transferring to CSU Campuses AA-T/AS-T for CSU Completing A.A. degree can guarantee you transfer to CSU and/or priority for transfer to a high-demand CSU campus 60 units of transferable credit At least 2.0 G.P.A Impacted CSU’s require higher GPA = 2.7 or higher AA-T/AS-T Website AA-T/AS-T CSU Campus Search Tool

California State University California State University 23 campuses, generally easier to get in than UC 2.0 min GPA Tuition/fees approx. $6,000/yr Smaller classes Bachelors/Masters Typical “college experience”

California State University Impacted Campuses Cal Poly, San Diego Fullerton, Long Beach San Jose, Fresno If applying only to impacted programs, you should consider also applying to non-impacted CSU’s and other more accessible universities (e.g. out-of-state) Impacted Programs Nursing Varies by campus CSU Impaction Chart by Major and Campus CSU Impaction Website and Search Tool

Applying from High School Application opens August 1st Can submit starting Oct. 1 for CSU, Nov. 1 for UC, deadline Nov. 30 for CSU and UC Don’t rush to submit, no priority given for submitting before Nov. 30 We are here to help: Attend Senior Information Night in Sept. College App Workshops every Weds. in Oct./Nov. Personal Insight/Essay Workshop in Oct.

Tips ENJOY YOUR SUMMER! If you want to start college apps: Come up with ideas for responding to UC Personal Insight Questions and/or private university essays: Link to UC Work on your resume or “brag sheet”: Link to Brag Sheet Create your MY UC Account, get familiar with the application, fill in personal information

A-G Requirements: A. History/ Social Science 2 yrs B. English 4 yrs C. Mathematics 3 yrs / 4 D. Lab Science 2 yrs / 3 E. Foreign Language 2 yrs / 3 F. Visual/Performing Arts 1 yr G. College Prep Elective 1 yr All courses must earn a “C-” or above UC only: 11 of the 15 must be completed by end of Jr. year

How to Calculate GPA Sophomore and Junior year Weighted grades for Honors in Junior year only Weighted grades for all AP classes Only A-G classes used

How do I start? Overgrad! College and Career Planning tool now being used by GHS: FREE! Accept invitation through “lvjusd” email Click “Sign in with Google” Username: LVJUSD Email Password: Student ID# https://www.overgrad.com/login

Overgrad: Basics Input courses, grades, GPA Search colleges, majors Determine “Likely, Match, and Reach” schools Take career survey

Santa Cruz, Merced, Riverside Berkeley UCLA Cal Poly, San Diego Long Beach San Diego, Davis, Irvine, Santa Barbara Santa Cruz, Merced, Riverside Fullerton, Pomona, Northridge, Fresno San Jose Monterey Bay San Marcos Maritime Los Angeles San Francisco Chico Stanislaus Sonoma East Bay Humboldt San Bernandino Bakersfield Sacramento Dominguez Hills Channel Islands

Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Program of 150 member schools in Western U.S. States Recipients can receive reduced tuition Criteria can include G.P.A., test scores Check-off “WUE” box on college application, or contact school about how to apply for WUE. Check list of member schools and criteria on WUE website: http://wue.wiche.edu/search_results.jsp?searchType=all

SAT vs. ACT Reading, Math, Writing Website Website Reading, Math, Writing No penalty for guessing Basic fee: $47.50 Writing essay: optional ($17) Writing essay: 25 min. Perfect Score: 1600 -Science, Math, Reading, English - No penalty for guessing - Basic fee: $50.50 - Writing essay: optional ($16.50) - Writing Essay: 30 min. - Perfect score: 36

SAT/ACT Practice Test @ GHS Take either an SAT or ACT practice test Friday, March 8th at GHS- 8:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m. $25 to register by March 1st Sign up in Student Services in main office or GHS webstore See Ms. Watson in Counseling and Career Center for more information

College Calendar Oct.-Nov. Applications online Nov. 30 Applications DUE! Jan.- Mar Financial Aid Feb Apply to Las Positas Mar. 2nd FAFSA due! Mar-April Letters/Financial offers arrive May 1 Decisions made May-June Placement tests

Resources

Junior To Do List Sign-up for GHS CCC Remind for alerts: go to link rmd.at/gehg64 or text “@gehg64” to 81010 Junior Meeting w/ your counselor College Planning Night @ GHS: Weds., April 24th at 6:30 Register for early fall SAT/ACT Explore Careers and Colleges using “Overgrad” Work on G.P.A. Visit colleges this summer Tri-Valley College /Career Fair, Mid-Oct **Meet with your counselor if you want to play college sports!!! NCAA Eligibility