1. Updated: 9/2015 Senior Class Size: 559

2.  A-Ga: Ms. Velazco (10 th -12 th )  Ge-L: Ms. Bennett (10 th -12 th )  M-Se: Ms. Mintey (10 th -12 th )  Sh-Z: Ms. Serrano (10 th -12 th )  9 th Grade: Ms. Velasquez

3.  Counselors are available during lunch and after school for student walk-ins.  Face to face contact with counselors is encouraged as it is a great way for students to get to know their counselor.  Students can request an appointment time (by seeing their counselor during lunch/after school or by e-mail) if the issue necessitates longer than a brief meeting.

4. Irvington.org Visit the Counselor’s Website and the College and Career Center online for answers to many frequently asked questions… Counselor’s Website: Important announcements Requesting Recommendations PowerPoints/ FAQs Resources for students struggling academically Community resources 4 year plan College Planning Checklist Graduation reqs/college entrance reqs A-g list And more!

5. Irvington.org …Including instructions on requesting a recommendation FOR PRIVATE COLLEGES from your counselor. ***The UCs and CSUs DO NOT accept letters of rec.*** Early Action/Early Decision Deadline: 9/29/15 or 9/30/15 Regular Decision Deadline: 10/27/15, 10/28/15, and 10/29/15 Don’t Forget: lunchtime “meet and greet” w/ your counselor While about 60% of the class of 2015 went through the private college application process, only about 10% chose to go to one of these colleges. Most students were also accepted to, and chose to attend, a CSU/UC.

6. Career Center Webpage College and Career Center: SAT info and test prep options Calendar showing upcoming visits from college reps and workshops College requirement info Financial aid information College application information Career information Military information Senior checklist Scholarship information And more!!

7. Does Senior Year Matter to Colleges? Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Your senior year, colleges expect you to maintain a similar GPA and course rigor. Private colleges (NOT CSU/UCs) make most admission decisions AFTER they ask your counselor to submit your 1 st semester grades. College admission is CONDITIONAL. You can be rescinded for dropping a class after you apply or if your GPA is not similar to what you applied with. Students are responsible for notifying colleges if they drop a course or have a failing grade senior year. Colleges CAN and DO (!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) rescind admission. Make sure you understand your capabilities and have chosen a manageable 12 th grade schedule.

8. Scroll down to find the Naviance info page. Naviance Naviance helps with college and career planning. College/major search, career surveys, matching capabilities, etc.

9. Shmoop Free access to -SAT/ACT/PSAT/AP/DMV/CAHSEE exam prep including practice tests and drills -Essay lab to help students write essays (including college entrance) -Study guides for many subjects To sign up: http://www.shmoop.com/signup/fusd magic word: ELUANT

11. Make sure everything is correct. Review all classes and grades Classes cannot be repeated for credit per district policy (example: 2 years of Spanish 1). See your counselor if you have repeated a class to make sure you are on track for graduation.

12. work in progress: Make sure courses are accurate. This is what the computer thinks you are enrolled in. No rank listed. Irvington does not rank. High School GPA: All classes listed on your transcript. It is not weighted. *If you took a course in summer school or repeated a course that you failed, make sure the original grade has been changed from NC to RF. See your counselor for any transcript issues.

13. Calculating your GPA Overall GPA (non-weighted): Add all semester grades on your transcript together. Divide the total by the number of semester courses. Grades are assigned point values: A = 4 points B = 3 points C= 2 points NC= 0 points *”I” grades are temporary and are not factored into the GPA. Weighted GPA: Same as overall GPA but add 1 extra point for each semester AP course or transferable college course to the total before dividing by the number of semester courses (individual private universities may calculate weighted GPA differently). UC/CSU GPA: Use only grades received in “a-g” classes from 10 th and 11 th grade. Add an extra point for each semester AP course or transferable college course ( http://www.assist.org) with a maximum of 8 extra points. http://www.assist.org http://www.csumentor.edu/planning/high_school/gpa_calculator.asp GPA Calculator:

14. Credit Summary Req: Required Rec: Received In-Prog: In Progress Sched: Scheduled for semester 2 Credits Needed

15. Computer: Not required at Irvington, instead you are required to have 75 elective credits 75 English: 40 credits required. You should have 30 now. (b) Fine Art/World Language: You need 10 credits of a Fine Art OR World Language to graduate. CSU/UC: A yearlong Art (f) class AND at least level 2 of a language (e) are needed. Graduation and CSU/UC Requirements (a-g reqs) Health: 5 credits required Math: 30 credits required including BOTH semesters of Algebra 1. CSU/UC: At least Algebra 2 (c) Electives: 75 credits required. Any class taken after a subject requirement is met is counted as an elective (Ex: Your 3 rd year of science counts as an elective [g]).

16. Graduation and CSU/UC Requirements continued PE: 20 credits required Science: 20 credits required. CSU/UC: Prefer Biology and Chemistry/ Biotech (d). (a) Social Studies: 30 credits required. You should have 20 at this time. You should have at least 170 credits at the beginning of 12 th grade to be on track. 75

17. Know Irvington’s a-g list http://www.ucop.edu/doorways / Every class at Irvington that fulfills an a-g subject requirement for CSU and UC admission can be found on this list. Use this when working on CSU/UC applications! *Courses used to meet an a-g requirement must be posted on the course list for the year you took the course. Ex: AP Music Theory is on Irvington’s a-g list for 2015/16 but not 2014/15. Also use this list when reporting the Ohlone dual enrollment courses you have taken while at IHS (Ex: Irvington’s Spanish 3 should also be reported on your college applications as Ohlone’s Spanish 101B).

18. Credit Recovery  Add a 0 period  Add a 7 th period  Adult School: Has a Fall, Winter, and Spring quarter. Students can take 2 classes (10 credits total) per quarter. See your counselor to register.  Robertson High School: Consider Robertson as an option for graduation. Robertson requires fewer credits to graduate and students can complete classes in an accelerated manner, earning more than 60 credits per year. See your counselor ASAP if you need to make-up credits.

19. More Graduation Requirements  Need to Pass BOTH portions of the High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) (Make-up test for 12 th graders that have not passed is October 7 th and 8 th 2014)  Need 40 hours of community service

20. Service Hours ****New This Year**** Servicekarma.com Click here to get started. There is an app available. Search Apple or Google Play: ServiceKarma (one word) See Mr. Lewis in rm 212 if you have questions.

21. Graduation Reqs Versus UC/CSU Reqs Health PE Fine Art OR World Language Fine Art AND World Language AND OR (Digital Drawing, Arts Spectrum, Social Dance and Culinary Arts are NOT fine art classes) Algebra 1 + 20 more credits of math Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 (minimum) CAHSEESAT or ACT What are the main differences?

22. California College Systems Types of CollegesCommunity Colleges California State Universities (CSU) University of California (UC) Independent Colleges Campuses 133: Ohlone, De Anza, Chabot, Las Positas, San Jose City, Evergreen, Foothill, etc. 23 CSUs: East Bay, San Jose State, San Francisco, Monterey Bay, Sonoma, Los Angeles, etc. 10 UCs: Berkeley, Davis, San Francisco, Irvine, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, Merced, Santa Cruz, San Diego, Riverside Note: UC San Francisco is a medical center and currently is not providing bachelor degrees. 76 members: Stanford, University of Santa Clara, University of San Francisco, Mills College, University of the Pacific, etc. Websites www.cccco.edu www.cccapply.org www.calstate.edu www.csumentor.edu www.universityofcali fornia.edu www.aiccu.edu www.californiacolleg es.edu Nature of programs Two-Year Schools 1.Complete courses for the first 2 years of a bachelor’s degree transferable to UC and CSU 2.Vocational programs 3.Enrichment and job skills classes Four-Year Schools with Graduate Programs 1.Various majors and programs 2.Bachelor’s degrees 3.Master’s degrees 4.Teaching credentials Four-Year Schools with Graduate Programs 1.Various majors and programs 2.Bachelor’s degrees 3.Master’s degrees 4.Doctorate and Professional degrees Two and Four-Year Schools, some with Graduate Programs Various majors and academic programs are offered at each campus. Check college websites or catalogues.

23. California College Systems Continued Types of CollegesCommunity Colleges California State Universities (CSU) University of California (UC) Independent Colleges Freshmen Requirements No subject requirements. Must be a high school graduate or 18 years of age. Some programs have pre-requisite requirements. Check college websites or catalogues. See slide on a-g requirements. Requirements vary by school. Check college websites or catalogues. Tests Math and English assessment tests are required for new students in order to be placed at the correct skill level. These tests are not used to exclude students. Tests are given after an application is submitted, usually followed by an orientation, counseling, and enrollment into classes. ACT (writing section not required) or SAT Reasoning Test ELM- Entry Level Math Test EPT- English Placement Test (These tests are not used for admission purposes) ACT plus writing or SAT Reasoning Test Recommended: Certain SAT Subject tests are recommended for certain majors. Check with interested colleges for specific information. Some schools may require the SAT Reasoning Test or ACT plus writing and/or SAT Subject Tests. Check college websites or catalogues for specific test requirements.

24. Community Colleges 112 campuses located throughout California (Ohlone, DeAnza, Chabot and Mission College are the closest to Fremont)112 campuses located throughout California (Ohlone, DeAnza, Chabot and Mission College are the closest to Fremont) Total enrollment: 2.4 million studentsTotal enrollment: 2.4 million students Requirements: 18 years old OR have a high school diplomaRequirements: 18 years old OR have a high school diploma Types of programs:Types of programs: 1. Complete 60 units (2 years on average) for an AA/AS degree which can transfer to a 4 year university ( transfer to a 4 year university as a junior) 2. Vocational programs (nursing, pharmacy tech, massage therapy, early childhood education, automotive technology, etc.) 3. Enrichment classes and classes to develop skills (English classes, computer classes, etc.) Nearly 50% of students that graduate from the UC system started at a community college *Percent is high in STEM Majors

25. SAT Reasoning Test: http://www.collegeboard.org/ http://www.collegeboard.org/ ACT: http://act.org/ http://act.org/ Visit the College and Career Center’s webpage on Irvington.org for information on the SAT/ACT and test prep options. UCs require the ACT with writing. SAT subject tests may be recommended for certain majors. SAT subject tests can add to your UC application if you score well in a subject area.

26. http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ Financial Aid Financial aid consists of funds provided to students and families to help pay for college. Types of Financial Aid: Grants: Free money that does not have to be paid back. They are usually awarded based on financial need. Scholarships: Free money that does not have to be paid back. Awarded based on merit, a special skill or interest, or need. Check the College and Career Center’s webpage for more information. Loans: Money that parents and students borrow that does have to be paid back. Students and Parents apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA ) during the student’s12 th grade year. Check the College and Career Center’s webpage for more information.

27. Where do Irvington Students go to College? 31% attend community colleges (Ohlone and DeAnza are most popular with our students) 27% attend a University of California (UC Berkeley, UC Santa Cruz, etc.) 19% attend a California State University (San Jose State, CSU East Bay, etc.) 19% attend other 4 year universities including private California colleges as well as private and public out of state colleges. *Less than 1% of the class of 2015 are attending a “Top 10 college”as determined by U.S. News and World Report (Stanford, Harvard, etc.) 2% military/vocational schools Who wins? Most popular schools: 1.Ohlone 2.San Jose State University

28. Final Thought When thinking about colleges, ask yourself… Do I like snow? Do I like sharing a classroom with 500 students? Am I applying to these colleges because of the name or because of what they have to offer? Do I have the money to attend this college? Will I be in debt when I leave? Am I ready to attend a four year college? Is a community college the right fit for me? Can I do my own laundry and cook for myself? Just remember, there are many different paths to happiness, choose the one that is right for you. Remind your parents: Parent Information Session with the counselor on Tuesday September 15, 2015 for parents of 12 th graders. 8:15 AM – 9:15 AM in Valhalla