Torrey Pines High School 11th Grade Presentation Class of 2016

Who is your School Counselor? Jayme Cambra A-Cho jayme.cambra@sduhsd.net Ext. 2213 Melissa Hernandez-Cyr Kl-M melissa.hernandezcyr@sduhsd.net Ext. 2017 Brennan Dean Chr-Fl Brennan.dean@sduhsd.net Ext. 2214 Jennifer Magruder N-Sf & AVID jennifer.magruder@sduhsd.net Ext. 2215 Chanelle Lary Fo-Kj chanelle.lary@sduhsd.net Ext. 2012 Sally Gervasini Sh-Z sally.gervasini@sduhsd.net Ext. 2200

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Post High School Options Applied Technical Schools Military Community College Four-Year College/University Work Gap Year

Community Colleges -SAT/ACT tests are not required No specific course requirements must be met prior to entrance. -SAT/ACT tests are not required Any student may enroll at a community college if they meet the following: -18 years of age OR -Earned a high school diploma OR earned the equivalency of a high school diploma (i.e. GED or passed the CHSPE)

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California State Universities (CSU) 23 campuses Practical based; prepares majority of students for jobs after graduation Service Area: CSU San Marcos Applicants must meet the A-G subject requirements Apply online @ www.csumentor.edu

University of California (UC) 9 campuses Research based; prepares students to advance to graduate and professional educational programs Visit: pathways.ucop.edu/doorways/list for a complete list of Torrey Pines High School UC approved courses. Effective the 2013-2014 school year, students taking courses from off campus online providers (i.e. BYU, NUVHS) must verify that the course is UC approved by checking at the above website. Applicants must meet the A-G subject requirements Apply online @ www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply Applications are determined by comprehensive review process CSIS ID # = SSID# (requested on the UC application)

UC/CSU Subject Requirements (A-G) A: History/Social Science: 2 years required B: English: 4 years required C: Math: 3 years required - 4 years recommended D: Lab Science: 2 years required - 3 years recommended E: Foreign Language:2 years required-3 years recommended F: Visual/ Performing Arts: 1 year required G: Electives: 1 year required

HOWEVER…there are exceptions… “D” Grades UC and CSU campuses consider a D grade in a required subject a Subject Omission. Students who have received a D grade in a required course need to repeat the course in order to be eligible to apply to a UC or CSU. HOWEVER…there are exceptions… Math World Languages See your counselor for specific information

Private/Out of State College Options Admission requirements vary by institution. Often use “committee” type admission process Students should check with individual college websites to determine admission requirements & deadlines. Over 500 campuses use the Common Application (Visit www.commonapp.org for more information) Letters of Recommendation required

Letters of Recommendation The purpose of the Brag Packet is to help us write your letter of recommendation. So, be thorough and give details! Only for private and out of state colleges & universities UC/CSU do not accept letters of recommendation. Available online on NAVIANCE in May 2015! You must ask your teacher or counselor for a letter in person

College Admission Testing Requirements University of California: Require SAT or ACT (w/ writing) CSU: Private Schools: Refer to school websites; some allow ACT exam to replace subject test requirements. ** Fee waivers are available for tests if certain qualifications are met. Check specific university testing requirements; some colleges and/or majors might require certain subject tests.

SAT Reasoning Test Information The exam covers three subject areas: Critical reading Math (Up to Algebra II) Writing Students should be prepared for these exams by the Spring of their junior year! To register visit www.collegeboard.com Upcoming test dates at TPHS: March 14th May 2rd June 6th All official SAT scores will be recorded on your SAT score report and submitted to the colleges you request. Some colleges want to see all scores; check each college website for details. All official SAT scores will be recorded on your SAT score report and submitted to the colleges you request

SAT Subject Tests This is a supplemental exam that is required by some selective private and out of state schools. Most of these schools require 2-3 exams in different subject areas. CollegeBoard also creates the AP exam. If you are in an AP class, you should consider taking the subject test in that course (example, US History or Biology). *Check individual college websites to confirm test requirements.

ACT Testing Information The exam covers five subject areas: English Grammar Math (up to trigonometry) Reading Comprehension Science Reasoning Writing (optional, but required by most schools) Students should be prepared for these exams by the Spring of their junior year. To register visit www.act.org Upcoming test dates: February 7th April 18th June 13th

Prospective College Athletes Ensure you are meeting the NCAA course requirements. Division I- 16 core courses required Division II- 16 core courses required Remember, BYU Online courses are not accepted by the NCAA Eligibility Center for core credit. ISOL courses are also not accepted by the NCAA. Don’t forget to register online at the NCAA Eligibility Center website. www.eligibilitycenter.org Make sure to send official transcript to NCAA Bring signed FERPA form (found on Naviance) with a stamped and addressed envelope to TPHS Registrar (located in the counseling center).

District College Night and Fair Coordinated by TPHS Counselors Upcoming Events… District College Night and Fair Monday, April 27, 2015 Coordinated by TPHS Counselors At the Del Mar Fair Grounds NACAC San Diego College Fair Tuesday, April 28, 2015 At the San Diego Convention Center

The last day to drop a class second semester… Without any record on your transcript: Friday, February 27, 2015 With a “W” on your transcript (withdraw) Friday, May 1, 2015

Thank you for your attention! For further questions, please drop by and see your counselor: A-Cho Mrs.Cambra Chr-Fl Mr. Dean Fo-Kj Mrs. Lary Kl-M, EL Mrs. Hernandez-Cyr N-Sf, Avid Mrs. Magruder Sh-Z Ms. Gervasini