1 Welcome to Your Junior Year Class of /3/2015

2 Overview 1. Upcoming Events 2. Post-Secondary Options 3. College Entrance Tests 4. The Junior Dozen 5. Naviance 9/3/2015

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4 Upcoming Events 9/3/2015

5 ORHS Wednesday, October ORHS 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM $ Pay at the Finance window or the ORHS web store until 10-8 Free PSAT study booklets are available in the Career Center Room Assignments will be posted on Monday, October 13 th (Career Center window) Bring a calculator, snack, and # 2 pencil Financial assistance available for students with financial need 9/3/2015 PHOTO IDENTIFICATION - MANDATORY

6 PSAT  Measures verbal, critical reading, math problem-solving and writing skills  Practice for the SAT  Will give students access to MyRoad  Taking the PSAT is the first step in the National Merit Scholarship Program (for juniors only)  Valuable feedback provided in a detailed report  Focus on skills, not scores 9/3/2015

National Merit Scholarship Taking the PSAT is the first step to enter the National Merit Scholarship Competition 9/3/20157

8 Did You Know… “Students who took the PSAT in both their sophomore and junior years scored a combined 233 points higher than students who did not take the PSAT at all, and students who only took the PSAT their junior year scored an average of 127 points higher than non-PSAT test takers.” (Source: College Board) 9/3/ Free SAT Question of the Day SAT Reminders offered by College Board (free)

Regional College Fair COLLEGE AND VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS MONDAY, OCTOBER 6th 6:30 - 8:30 Union Mine High School DISTRICT-WIDE EVENT 9/3/20159

(As of Sept. 10) List of Participants (subject to change)  UC: Berkeley, Davis, San Diego, Santa Cruz  CSU: Sacramento, Chico, Humboldt, Sonoma, Cal Maritime, CSU Stanislaus  CA Privates Colleges: Stanford, St. Mary’s, University of the Pacific, Point Loma Nazarene, Azusa Pacific, Dominican University of CA, University of San Francisco, William Jessup University, Menlo College, Holy Names University, CA Baptist University, Fresno Pacific University, Woodbury University  Out-of-State: Brown University, University of Alabama, University of Illinois, Urbana, University of Kansas, University of Montana Western, University of Oregon, University of Portland, Michigan State University, Linfield College, Arizona State University, University of Nevada, Reno, Colorado Mesa University, University of Idaho, University of New Mexico, Brandman University, Sierra Nevada College, Cottey College, Juanita College, University of Arizona, University of Wyoming, Northern Arizona University, Oregon Institute of Technology, Hawaii Pacific University, Embry-Riddle University, Portland State University, So. Oregon University, Santa Fe University of Art & Design, Seton Hall University  Military Academies, ROTC, and other US Military representatives  Heald College, Musicians Institute, Academy of Art Institute, Ex’pression College, JFK University, NewSchool of Architecture and Design, Kaplan Test Prep, CSUS Pre-Hospital Program, ASVAB, Americorps  Community Colleges: Folsom Lake College, American River College, Sacramento City College, Sierra College, Lake Tahoe Community College, Butte, Feather River, Columbia College (Hollywood)  NCSA Athletic Recruiting, CA Local Scholarships 9/3/2015

Breakout Sessions in the theatre:  US Military Academies (5:30 - 6:30 PM)  Out-of-State College Admissions (7:00 -7:30 PM)  UC & CSU Admissions Panel (7:45 – 8:30 PM) 9/3/201511

12 Colleges Still Visiting ORHS (Sign-up in the Career Center - Subject to Change) 9/3/2015  Pacific Lutheran University  St. Mary’s College  Southern Methodist University  Willamette University  University of South Carolina  Purdue University  University of Kansas  University of Chicago  Dominican University of CA  Pt. Loma University  University of Oregon  University of San Francisco  University of New Mexico  Arizona State University  William Jessup University  RCAA- Mini College Fair  University of Massachusetts  Pepperdine University  University of So. CA  Vanderbilt university  High Point University  University of Nevada, Reno  John Hopkins  Chapman University

13 Visit Colleges this Fall Check on the college websites for open house/preview day events 9/3/2015

Free Kaplan Practice Sat or ACT Combo Test To determine the best test fit for you Saturday, November 15 th 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (TBD) In B-3 Results meeting: TBA Sign-up in the Career Center 9/3/201514

District Career & Job Fair Wednesday, March 18th 6:30 ~ 8:00 PM Union Mine High School New this year!! 9/3/201515

Kaplan is Offering Free SAT Essay Writing Workshop Monday, April 13 th 2:00 – 3:15 PM Location – B-3 9/3/201516

Explore Military Options Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (Career Exploration Program) Next ASVAB given at ORHS: April 20, 2015 Sign-up in the Career Center 9/3/ Air Force ROTC Information Session November 3 rd - During lunch Sign-up in the Career Center

18 Post-Secondary Options 9/3/2015

What are your options after high school? 4-Year College Community College Career College Military Apprenticeship Program Employment Gap Year

20 Oak Ridge Data for Class of 2014 Class of % College-bound 56.3% to 4-Year College & 34.1% to 2-Year College 9/3/2015

Associate’s Degree Certification Transfer Program 60 credits Bachelors Degree 4 YR Bachelor’s Program HIGH SCHOOL Masters or Doctorate Degree 2-4 yrs 2 yrs 4 yrs

22 4 Year Colleges Juniors will be applying to colleges 1 Year from NOW 9/3/2015

23 4 Year College Requirements University of California and California State University Admission Requirements (“a-g” coursework) History/Social Science 2 Years English 4 Years Mathematics 3 Years (UC recommends 4 yrs) Lab Science 2 Years (UC recommends 3 yrs) Foreign Language 2 Years (UC recommends 3 yrs) Visual & Performing Arts 1 Year College Prep Electives 1 Year (UC Admission is Highly Competitive - Meet w/ Your Counselor) 9/3/2015

UC / CSU Comparison University of California 9 Campuses $ 11,000 (tuition only per year) $25,000 (tuition, room & board) SAT Reasoning or ACT Plus Writing Personal Statement No Letters of Recommendation Online Application $70 application fee per campus California State University 23 Campuses $ 5,500 (tuition only per year) $16,000 (tuition, room & board) SAT Reasoning or ACT No Personal Statement No Letters of Recommendation Online Application $55 application fee per campus 9/3/ Tuition & fees subject to change

25 UC / CSU Grade Point Average  CSUs & UCs use 10 th and 11 th grade year grades in academic coursework, receiving C’s or better  GPA for selection may be different 9/3/2015

California State University

California State Universities  Bakersfield  Channel Islands  Chico  Dominguez Hills  East Bay  Fresno  Fullerton  Humboldt  Long Beach  Los Angeles  Cal Maritime  Monterey Bay  Northridge  Pomona  Sacramento  San Bernardino  San Diego  San Francisco  San Jose  Cal Poly  San Marcos  Sonoma  Stanislaus 9/3/ The underlined campuses are non-impacted

28 Minimum CSU Eligibility Index for non-impacted campuses GPASATACT 3.0No minimum scoreNo minimum score SAT Reasoning add critical reading & mathematics scores only ACT use composite score (w/o writing) 9/3/2015

Impacted CSU Campuses Impacted CSU campuses use more rigorous standards. (Above the minimum eligibility index) * check with each campus 9/3/201529

What is EAP? Early Assessment Program  CSU uses EAP for placement purposes  Identifies areas of weakness early

Early Assessment Program for the CSUs EAP Results will be drawn from the SBAC, which is given in the spring of the junior year If students have not demonstrated proficiency based on their EAP Results, students may qualify with SAT scores, ACT scores, taking designated classes their senior year or by taking the EPT/ELM test with a passing score by no later than March of their senior year. 9/3/201531

University of California Davis Berkeley Santa Cruz Santa Barbara Irvine Riverside San Diego Los Angeles Merced

33 Additional Admission Criteria for UCs  Coursework Other than “a-g” (demonstrates a focus)  Educational Preparation Programs  Volunteer and Community Service  Work Experience  Awards and Honors  Extracurricular Activities *During High School Years Only 9/3/2015

34 UC PERSONAL STATEMENT Respond to both prompts, using a maximum of 1000 words 1) Describe the world you come from-for example, your family, community or school-and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations. 2) Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes you proud and how does it relate the person you are? (Subject to change) 9/3/2015

Private Colleges 9/3/201535

Partial List of Private Colleges Oak Ridge Students Have Attended Stanford University University of Southern CA University of the Pacific University of San Francisco St. Marys College Menlo College Pt. Loma Nazarene Pepperdine University Azusa Pacific University Westmont College Santa Clara University University of San Diego Harvy Mudd Occidental Notre Dame De Namur William Jessup University MIT Columbia Amherst North Carolina Northwestern University of Chicago NYU Brigham Young University Brown Yale Harvard Duke Vassar University of Pennsylvania Sarah Lawrence Babson 9/3/ ~TIP ~ Many private colleges have large endowments to make them more affordable.

37 College Entrance Tests Take this Year 9/3/2015

38 College Entrance Tests Required by most 4-Year Colleges SAT Reasoning Math Critical Reading Writing $52.50 Mail or Online Registration ACT Math English Science Reading *Writing option $38.00 No Writing Plus Writing Mail or Online Registration OR 9/3/2015

39 Recommendation for Juniors to… Take SAT & ACT Tests Spring /3/2015

40 Fee Waivers for Students with Financial Need Check with your Counselor 9/3/2015

UC Campus Recommends taking the following SAT Subject tests : 9/3/ Berkeley – College of Chemistry & Engineering Davis – Not recommended in any area Irvine – Serve as a value-added component in the application evaluation Los Angeles – School of Engineering – Math Level 2 recommended Merced – Not recommended in any area Riverside – College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences and College of Engineering: Math Level 2 and Physics strongly recommended San Diego – Engineer and Division of Biological Sciences: Math Level 2 and Science are recommended Santa Barbara – College of Engineering – Math Level 2 College of Creative Studies – Check – many majors require SAT Subject tests College of Letters and Sciences – not required, but considered Santa Cruz – Not recommended in any area Who Needs to Take SAT Subject Tests? Check with individual colleges/majors to determine if a SAT Subject Test is Recommended

NCAA 9/3/ Division I & Division II

Community College Career College Military Apprentice Programs Employment Gap Year 9/3/ Other Post-Secondary Options

44 Community College Options  Transfer Guarantee to the UCs  Associate Degree For Transfer (new)  AA or AS Degree (2 Years)  Certificate Degree Program Take a Community College course while in high school. 9/3/2015

Certificate Programs (Los Rios CC District) Accounting Admin. of Justice Aeronautics Agriculture Architecture Art New Media Automotive Technology Biotechnology Building Inspection Tech Business Chemical Dependency Studies Communication Television Production Comp. Info Science Construction Management Cosmetology Culinary Arts Dental Assisting Design Technology 45 Desktop Publishing Diesel Mechanics Digital Media Drafting Technology Early Childhood Ed Electronics Technology Electric Vehicles Emergency Medical Tech Environmental Design Fashion/Fashion Merchandising Fire Technology Geographic Information Systems Gerontology Graphic Communication Health InfoTechnology Horticulture Hospitality Management Interior Design Journalism Landscape Design Library Technology Management Marketing Mechanical Engineer Tech Medical Assisting Motorcycle Maintenance Music Production Nursing, LVN Nutrition Paramedic Phlebotomy Photography Railroad Operations Real Estate Restaurant Management Vet Tech Web Page Welding 9/3/2015

College Connections Application process fall 2015 Only 30+ spots ORHS /FLC matriculation 5 workshops over the year Priority Registration 9/3/201546

47 Career Colleges  California Culinary Academy  Cogswell Polytechnical  Carrington College  Wyotech  Le Cordon Bleu  Academy of Art  Heald Business College  ITT Institute  FIDM  Ex’pression 9/3/2015

Military Options  Enlist (Junior/Senior year)  ORHS during lunch  ROTC Scholarship Program  US Military Academy (start process Junior year) ~Tip~ Summer Academy Programs for Juniors 9/3/201548

Other Post-Secondary Options 9/3/ Apprenticeship Programs Employment GAP Year ~Tip~ NAVIANCE is a great tool for exploring options

50 Last NamesCounselor Ext. A – CCarol Bronzan 3051 D – IJill Howard 3053 J - MeyKim Cerutti 3310 Mi - ScDarsy Arburn 3052 Sd - ZMandy Fielder or Call (916) X 3050 Counselor Assignments 9/3/2015

Avenues of Communication  Text Message Reminders  NAVIANCE  Career Center Website (orhsonline.com) >Academic/Counseling >Career Center  Fliers around campus  ORHS Broadcast 9/3/201551

Weekly Text Message Reminders 9/3/ Subject: Text to:Message:________ CC Opportunities (646) Scholarships (646)

53 The Junior Dozen 7) Meet w/ Your Counselor 8) Talk w/ Your Parents 9) Research Your Options 10) Attend Career Fair 11) Visit, Visit, Visit 12) Have a Plan & Backup Plan 1)College UMHS Oct.6 th ORHS October 15 th 3) Academics Count 4) Extracurricular Activities Count 5) Take SATs & ACT 6) Use NAVIANCE 9/3/2015

Welcome to Naviance! Naviance College and Career Readiness Platform Naviance is a college and career readiness platform that helps connect academic achievement to post-secondary goals. Its comprehensive college and career planning solutions optimize student success, maximize counselor effectiveness, and track results for school and district administrators.

9/3/ Naviance login There is a Naviance link off the website or use It is exactly the same as the students’ computer login with one exception – they need to add their first initial of their first name and first initial of their last name before their permanent ID number for the password. Example: Username: lask3468 (first four letters of last name, plus last four number of the ORHS Student ID number) Password: jl9645 (first initial of the student’s first and first initial of the student’s last name, plus the last four numbers of the ORHS Perm. ID number)

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