North Tahoe High School College Night

College Night Agenda High School Graduation Junior College 4 Year University Testing Important Dates

High School Required Courses: English: 4 years (40 credits) Math: Algebra 1A & 1B, Geometry, (30 credits) Science: Life and Physical (20 credits) Social Science: World History, US History, Government and Economics (30 credits) Vocational Arts: Construction or Culinary Arts (10 Credits) Foreign Language or Visual and Performing Arts: Spanish or Art, Photo, Ceramics, Band (10 credits) Health/Careers: 10 credits Physical Education: 20 credits Elective: 70 credits Total credits: 240

The Junior College Option What is your goal? Degree (AA or AS), Certificate, or Transfer to University/College

Community College Entrance Requirements Graduate from high school or Receive a GED or Be 18 years old Sierra College (Rocklin and Truckee Campuses) Truckee Meadows e

The Transfer Option If your goal is to transfer to a 4 year University/College it is essential that you work closely with your community college counselor as soon as you start the enrollment process.

Earning a Degree Earning an Associates degree does not automatically allow you to transfer to a 4-year university/college.

IGETC or CSU Educational Plan Work with your counselor to be sure you are enrolled in one of these plans. The IGETC is for those wishing to go to a UC campus and…. The CSU Plan is for the California State University system.

4 Year College Admission A-G Requirements and Other Important Information

4 year College Entrance minimum requirements a-g list A- Social Studies: World History, & US History B- English: 4 years C- Math: Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 D- Laboratory Science: Biology, Chemistry or Physics (minimum 2 yrs. recommended 3rd) E- Language Other than English: 2-3 years of same language F – Visual/Performing Arts 1 year G – College Prep Elective 1 year Must pass with “C” or better in these classes

The difference between high school grad and A-G 3yrs social studies 1yr Spanish or 1yr Visual/performing art A-G requirement 2yrs social studies 2yrs foreign language 1yr visual/performing art

Admission Requirements CSU -SAT reasoning or ACT Test Taken No later than December Senior year Private Schools: -May require essay/personal statement/interview -May require SAT, ACT, SAT II or a combination of all 3. -Check with each private school you are applying to for admissions UC: -SAT or ACT (impacted programs may require SAT subject tests) -3.0 Minimum Grade Point Average and higher -Personal Statement (2 prompts)

CSU College Application Go to CSU Mentor or UC web site https://csumentor.edu/ http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/ Apply online to one or all CSU or UC campuses CSU Mentor is free to use The student will only pay the application fee charged directly by the CSU or UC campus when an application for admission is submitted. ($55/App) These Web sites are the preferred method of application for CSU and UC universities. Sooner is better!

Testing PSAT 10th -11th Grade SAT or ACT 11th-12th Grade ASVAB 10th-11th Grade PLAN 10th-11th Grade

Steps to College Take the SAT or ACT Fill out College Applications Go to FAFSA – Fill out 1st step (Pin) http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/index.htm Fill out Scholarships Get accepted and celebrate! * Juniors do your Campus research this year

Important Dates UC Campuses and CSU Campuses: Private Universities: Apply By November 30th online. Private Universities: Call each school individually to find out their application deadline and any other important admission information you may need to know.

FAFSA FAFSA- Free Application for Federal Student Aid Everyone who is planning to attend any type of college or trade school should fill out the FAFSA, regardless of your yearly income! http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ FAFSA is DUE March 2, 2012

Money for College Financial Aid: grants, loans, work study—you apply in Jan - Feb of senior year Scholarships: you are “on your own” to apply -I do have scholarship info in my office Scholarship websites: www.fastweb.com, www.schoolsoup.com and www.scholarships.com

Must Use!!! Websites www.csumentor.edu www.csusuccess.org www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions www.collegeboard.com www.act.org www.ccc.edu www.princetonreview.com

North Tahoe Counseling at 530-581-7003 Derrick Zimmerman dzimmerman@ttusd.org

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