Senior Visit: Class of 2015

 Mrs. Trish Scott ext  A - Delg  Mr. Lupe Barba ext  Deli – Gala plus AVID  Ms. Linda Garcia ext  Gall - Lopez, D  Mrs. Diana Farley ext  Lopez, E – Rodriguez, C  Mr. Tony Wood ext  Rodriguez, D - Z  Walk-in meetings are available most days before and after school as well as during lunch.  To make an appointment, see a counseling office secretary before school, lunch or after school and she will write out a pass for a specific time and date. Show your teacher the pass on that date to be released to go to the office for your visit!

Mrs. Scott Mr. Barba Mrs. Farley Mr. Wood

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 English  Math  Social Studies  Science  PE  Foreign Lang./Fine Art  Health  Electives 40 credits 20 credits 30 credits 20 credits 10 credits 5 credits 80 credits You must also pass the CAHSEE Total 225 credits

 1 st Quarter Progress  1 st Quarter Report Cards  2 nd Quarter Progress  1 st Semester Grades (Final)  3 rd Quarter Progress  3 rd Quarter Report Cards  4 th Quarter Progress  2 nd Semester Grades (Final) 9/19 10/21 11/14 1/7/15 (mailed) 2/20/15 4/14/15 5/15/15 6/17/15 (mailed)

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Academic Area High School University of California Cal State University Community College Private Colleges 225 Units Upper 9%: Most Competitive Upper 33%: Competitive Most Difficult Very Difficult Moderately Difficult Minimally Difficult Non-Competitive English 4 Years (40 Units) 4 Years 1. Four-Year Degree Transfer Recommended strongest possible preparation. 2. Assoc. of Arts Degree *Business*Science*Astronomy*Psychology*Telecommunications*Aeronautics*Electronics *Psychiatric Technology *Foreign Language *Pre-Professional School 3. Vocational Certificate Programs *Police Work *Drafting *Medical Secretary *Child Development *Fire Academy *Emergency Med. Tech. *Computer Science *Interior Design *Welding Broad Range of Admissions Standards and Policies Math 2 Years (20 Units) Alg. 1 or Alg. A&B Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra II (Recommend 4 or more years) Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra II (Recommend 4 or more years) World History & Geography U.S. History Amer. Govt. / Economics 3 Years (30 Units): World Hist. U.S, Hist. Gov’t./Econ. 1 Year World History and 1 Year U.S. History OR ½ US Hist. AND 1 Semester Am. Govt. OR 1 Semester Econ. 1 Year World History and 1 Year U.S. History and 1 Semester Am. Govt. and 1 Semester Econ. Science 2 Years (20 Units) (Physical 10)(Life 10) 2 Years Lab Science (from core disciplines) (3 Recommended) (3 Recommended) 2 Years Science (1lab) (1 physical and 1 biological) Fine Art or Foreign Language 1 Year (10 Units) 1 Year UC Accepted Fine Art and 2 Years Same Foreign Language (3 Recommended) 1 Year CSU Accepted Fine Art and 2 Years Same Foreign Language (3 Recommended) P.E. 2 Years (20 Units) 1 Year of College-Prep Electives to be chosen from at least two of the following: History, English, Advanced Math, Lab Science, Foreign Language, Social Science, UC Accepted Fine Arts Health ½ Year (5 Units) Required GPA TestsCAHSEE Minimum GPA – 3.3 SAT or ACT (SUBJECT EXAMS OPTIONAL) Minimum GPA – 2.5 SAT or ACT H.S. Diploma or age 18 Placement Tests See Individual Catalogs Academic Requirements for Citrus Valley High School Graduation And All Levels of College Admission

 A. History (US Hist., Gov’t, World)2 yrs.  B. English4 yrs.  C. Math (Alg. 1, Geom., Alg. 2)3 yrs. 4 years recommended  D. Science (Lab)2 yrs. 3 years recommended  E. Foreign Language2 yrs. 3 years recommended  F. Visual/Performing Art1 yr.  G. College Prep Electives1 yr. C- or better

 College Preparatory Courses  SAT/ACT  SAT Subject Test (optional or per major)  Good grade point average  Requesting recommendation letters from your counselor:  2-3 weeks in advance-make an appointment!  provide a pre-addressed envelope with postage  Attach updated resume

Here are the Anticipated SAT and ACT test dates for the school year (ALL SATURDAYS): 1 st Sem.2 nd Sem. SAT Test : 10/11/141/24/15 11/8/143/14/15 12/6/145/2/15 6/6/15 1 st Sem.2 nd Sem. ACT Test : 9/13/142/7/15 10/25/14 4/18/15 12/13/14 6/13/15

If you need more than 60 credits, see your counselor!

 Credits needed to graduate 225  Credits I have completed -_____  TOTAL =_____  Credits enrolled -_____  CREDITS DEFICIENT =_____ (SEE YOUR COUNSELOR!!!!)

 _____a. Community College  _____b. CSU  _____c. UC  _____d. Private College  _____e. Technical School  _____f. Military

 CSU/UC GPA _______  A-G requirements completed ? a. Yes b. No  If not eligible, list the classes you need to complete A-G requirements  _____________________________________

 A-G completed yes______ no_____  Required GPA _____ Your GPA ______  SAT &/or ACT scores/dates: _____ /_____  Application Deadline: ________________  (online application) Bakersfield, Channel Islands, Chico, Dominguez Hills, East Bay, Fresno, Fullerton, Humboldt, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Maritime, Monterey Bay, Northridge, Pomona, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, San Luis Obispo, San Marcos, Sonoma, Stanislaus 2.0 November 30 th

 Apply Online  Student Planner  Financial Aid Information  Explore Campuses  Links to each campus, virtual tours, etc.  Request private and out of state college information  Monitor Deadlines 

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 A-G completed yes_____ no_____  Required GPA ______ Your GPA ______  SAT &/or ACT scores/dates_____ / _____  Application Deadline: __________________  Berkeley*Davis*Irvine*Los Angeles*Merced*Riverside*San Diego*Santa Barbara*Santa Cruz 3.0 November 30 th

UC Comprehensive Review System 1. Grade-point average 2. Test scores 3. Performance in and number of courses beyond minimum a-g requirements 4. UC-approved honors courses and advanced courses 5. Eligibility in the Local Context (ELC) – CA residents only 6. Quality of senior-year program of study 7. Academic opportunities in California high schools 8. Outstanding performance in one or more academic subject areas 9. Achievements in special projects 10. Improvement in academic performance 11. Special talents, achievements and awards 12. Participation in educational preparation programs 13. Academic accomplishment in light of life experiences 14. Geographic location Note: No single factor determines admission.

 Graduate from CVHS  Registration/testing Dates:________  Options: Certificate, AA Degree, Vocational Program, 4-year transfer  Pros: Lower costs, flexible schedule, opportunity to explore majors, smaller Classes, qualified professors, transitional  Cons: Limited curriculum, lighter workload, less involved students, campus Life (or lack thereof) Spring 2015

 Admissions Criteria  Graduate from high school  Or be 18 years of age  SAT/ACT not required  Assessment tests required in math and English to determine appropriate class placement.  Simple application process

9 UC Schools 23 CSU Schools

 FAFSA  Date Available: _________________  Date Due: __________________  Pick up any information on the FAFSA (financial aid application) before winter break. Application available January 1 st January 1, 2015 March 2, 2015

 See senior visit handout/bulletin/CVHS website:  Listen for announcements!

1. List of Colleges w/deadlines/due dates 2. Cover Letter  Should include a gracious recognition to the writer for offering their time to complete the recommendation 3. Résumé form (see Redlands Comm. Scholarship Foundation Worksheet on our website for the format)  Personal info. ( /address/phone)  School/Community Activities  Employment  Volunteer Work  Awards/Recognitions  Long/short term goals  Special talents or service projects 4. Personal Statement/College Essay/Sr. Essay

DDo ask ahead of time, (Common App., or SendEdu) then bring in the necessary information DDo let the writer know BEFORE sending the electronic request for recommendation DDo check back with the writer to see if anything else is needed DDon’t ask anyone else to do these things for you  DDon’t wait until the last minute or the day before break 

FALL *Apply for 4-year college *Last Chance SAT/ACT *Take ASVAB WINTER *Apply for financial aid (FAFSA) *RCSF Application SPRING *Get acceptance letters from 4-year college *Register for community college *Take ASVAB Senior Year – In Review

 Attendance  Study Time  Materials  Note-Taking  Asking Questions  Tutoring  Keeping track of grades  Communication  Using available resources

haracter -  Character - Doing what is right, always doing your best eadership -  Leadership - Being a positive example for others, influencing others in a positive way ttitude -  Attitude - Everything you do is shaped by your attitude….Good attitude-Good Results, Bad Attitude-Bad Results cholarship -  Scholarship - Being a student, preparing for the future after high school ervice -  Service - Giving back to others, Gratitude Show CLASS in everything you do… especially electronic transmissions, social media Of 381 college admissions officers who answered a Kaplan telephone questionnaire this year, 31% said they had visited an applicant’s Facebook or other personal social media page to learn more about them… 30% of the admissions officers said they had discovered information online that had negatively affected an applicant’s prospects... In the business realm, employers now vet the online reputations of job candidates as a matter of course. - New York Times

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Please see your counselor if this number is greater than 120 PSAT/SAT ACT