Welcome Class of 2020 SENIORS!!!

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 225 Credits 1.51 Minimum GPA

A-G REQUIREMENTS Grade of C or better Requirements for private universities and colleges All D’s need to be made up by Senior Year Great preparation for community college AP / Honors classes Applications cost $65-$85 each Fee Waivers available for applications

ORDERING TRANSCRIPTS: RMHS uses Parchment program for Transcripts Students will need to set up an account and send Official Transcripts when you apply to a college and again at the end of your Senior Year Parchment Transcript Tutorial Video below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84QdeQm6rOw This slide is an example of SPGP I.B.8. The tutorial teaches students how to obtain their own transcripts, as well as how our school processes Transcript Requests.

Training & Internships AFTER HIGH SCHOOL Community College Job / Career Military Training & Internships Vocational Technical School University

PUBLIC UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE Bachelors degrees (B.A.) (B.S.) State universities Supported by state tax money Lower tuition for state residents Large student body (10,000-25,000 students)

23 California State Universities California Polytechnic University, Pomona California State University, Northridge California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo California State University, Sacramento California State University, San Bernardino California State University, Bakersfield California State University, San Marcos California State University, Channel Islands California State University, Stanislaus California State University, Dominguez Hills Chico State University California State University, East Bay Fresno State University Humboldt State University California State University, Fullerton Maritime Academy California State University, Long Beach San Diego State University San Francisco State University California State University, Los Angeles San Jose State University California State University, Monterey Bay Sonoma State University

9 UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA CAMPUSES University of California, Berkeley University of California, Davis University of California, Los Angeles University of California, Merced University of California, Riverside University of California, San Diego University of California, Santa Barbara University of California, Santa Cruz University of Irvine

PRIVATE UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE Bachelors degrees (B.A.) (B.S.) More flexible admission criteria Unique financial aid possibilities Smaller class size Deadlines vary by school Check College websites so you don’t miss any deadlines!!!

SELECTING A COLLEGE & CAREER: Make an appt. with Mrs. Henderson in the Career Center to help you identify career interests, explore majors & colleges, etc. Go to College Fairs & College Tours – in person or virtual – Valley College & Career Fair – October 3, 2019 (Agua Caliente). Talk to admissions counselors, school counselors, parents, former grads Consider majors offered, size of school, teacher to student ratio, cost, location, accommodations, etc.

COMMUNITY COLLEGE Associate degrees Associate of Arts (A.A.) Associate of Science (A.S.) Certificate programs Affordable Offer Transferrable Courses to Universities Apply in Spring, 2019

VOCATIONAL / TECHNICAL/TRADE SCHOOLS Dental Assistant Massage Therapist Computer Repair Electrical Technician Carpenter/Plumber Financial aid available Credits may NOT transfer

MILITARY Training for a job / career after service College tuition assistance May choose as a career Recruiter visits school campus ASVAB - @RMHS (TBA)

SENIOR CALENDAR/CHECKLIST SEPTEMBER ~ Establish an appropriate email account to communicate with colleges and FAFSA – free accounts available at www.gmail.com Create a College Application File Folder where you keep copies of all of your College Documents Check the ASB, Counseling, & Career Center Pages weekly for important Graduation Information & updates. “Like” Rancho Mirage High School Counseling on Facebook.

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS TESTS SATs & ACTs- Must register by Nov. and must take by Dec. 2019. Accepted at all colleges & universities. Study guides available & Khan Academy May be no-cost if you qualify for a fee-waiver. You must have submitted your Nutritional letter to Ms. Patty (in front of Ms. Ballard’s Office) for the Fee Waiver. See your counselor for a fee waiver if eligible.

EARLY DECISION & EARLY ACTION Apply to colleges of your choice by deadlines & select Early Decision or Early Action on your application. Early Decision Rules: Only commit to ONE school when choosing Early Decision, usually this is your 1st Choice College If you commit to Early Decision with a school, you must attend that school You will know, usually before the end of the Fall semester if you are admitted to your Early Decision school choice

OCTOBER Oct. 4th- Quarter 1 Ends (Q1 Edgenuity classes need to be completed) Oct. 8th- (Mandatory) Attend RMHS UC/CSU & FAFSA Info Night @ 6:30p.m. in the HGPAC (English) or Room 402 (Spanish) Oct. 9th- Create your FSA I.D. through social studies classes Oct. 9th - Parents/guardians should all have personal email addresses created by this date & an FSA I.D. # of their own Oct. 10th – Create California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI) through ELA classes CSU application submission October 1 – November 30, 2017 https://www2.calstate.edu/apply ~ No essays in application Common Application – submission deadlines vary www.commonapp.org ~ Essays & Teacher and/or Counselor Recommendation Letter

COLLEGE & CAREER KICK-OFF DAY 4 SENIORS OCTOBER 16, 2019 FAFSA/DREAM ACT WORKSHOP- Please bring your FAFSA or DREAM ACT worksheet to school already completely filled out on October 16th!!!

HOW DO I PAY FOR COLLEGE...?? Federal Aid State / School Aid FAFSA closes on March 2nd (Come prepared on October 16th w/Paperwork to complete FAFSA & DREAM ACT App!!!!) Grants & Scholarships Work Study – (School Bookstore, RA, TA) Loans State / School Aid Cal-Grant – provides aid to California undergraduates, vocational training students, etc. Eligibility: U.S. Citizen or an eligible non-citizen; CA Resident; Attend a CA College

NOVEMBER UC application submission November 1–30, 2018 www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply ~ Four personal insight questions required in application (available now on website). Nov. 1, 2019 WebGrant Account Presentations thru Social Studies classrooms Nov. 7th - UC Application workshop (Media Center Computer Lab) *Per Invite Submit CSU and UC Applications no later than November 30th!!! (Submit Early) Common Application submission deadlines vary so be checking college websites for dates

DECEMBER ~ Sign-up for the ASVAB in the Career Center if you are interested in joining the Military. The week of Dec. 2nd, meet with your counselor if you are interested in going on a Shortened Day second semester (must meet requirements) Dec. 6thth- Submit RMHS Local Scholarship personal essay to Ms. Henderson in the Career Center. Dec. 17th -20th - Semester 1 Final Exams- Finish Strong!! Dec. 20th - Semester 1 Ends!

GRADUATION DAY: Wednesday, June 3, 2020 APRIL You should be notified about acceptance by this date When you choose a 4-year college, you will need to pay a non-refundable admissions deposit to hold your place in the Freshman class. Be sure to follow through with Community College steps for enrollment MAY May 1st: Notify your College of Acceptance & submit your Deposit by this date Notify your RMHS Counselor of what College you will be attending May 18th: Attend RMHS Senior Scholarships Awards Night (Invite Only) @ 6:00p.m. in the HGPAC May 27th: Last day for Seniors! GRADUATION DAY: Wednesday, June 3, 2020

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“Make Improvements, not excuses. Seek respect, not attention.” – Roy T. Bennett Thank you Class of 2020!