1. JUNIOR CLASS INFORMATION

2. A SNAP SHOT OF YOUR TRANSCRIPT… CAHSEE Test Scores are no longer required by the state for graduation.

3. GRADUATION 220 credits needed Grad requirements: -3 years Math (30 units) -4 years English (40 units) -3 years Social Studies (30 units—World History, U.S. History, Civics/Economics) -2 years PE (20 units)…must pass fitness test -One Semester (5 units)—Computer Apps…counts for technology requirement (may have been fulfilled at Royal Oak or via Business Academy) -On semester health (5 units) -1 year practical Arts (10 units) -1 year fine art (10 units) -2 years of science—life and physical (20 units) -35-50 units of electives

4. COLLEGE SEARCHES College board: www.collegeboard.comwww.collegeboard.com California colleges: www.californiacolleges.eduwww.californiacolleges.edu Petersons: www.petersons.comwww.petersons.com Fast Web: www.fastweb.comwww.fastweb.com CSU Mentor: www.csumentor.edu (SAT Code #3594)www.csumentor.edu

5. COLLEGE/CAMPUS VISITS On campus visits –Check bulletin or COHS counseling website Virtual college fairs: www.collegeweeklive.comwww.collegeweeklive.com Out of State College Fair at COHS – March 17, 2016 6:00 p.m. National College Fair- Wednesday, April 27 th - Ontario Convention Center 6-8 p.m.

6. 4 Year College Admissions A-G requirements and Grades Testing: ACT, SAT Reasoning -Test Practice: www.March2success.comwww.March2success.com -Kaplan Test Prep – Free cram session for the new SAT / ACT. Sessions begin Saturday, February 27 th. Sign up at www.kaptest.com/freecram www.kaptest.com/freecram -Covina-Valley Assistance League Classes – 626-966-9200 Activities: Clubs, Volunteer Work, ASB, Leadership Letters of Recommendation/Brag Sheet

7. SCHOLARSHIPS/FINANCIAL AID www.Educatorsconnection.com www.tutitionfundingsources.com Fast Web: www.fastweb.comwww.fastweb.com Read the daily bulletin www.cousd.net ***CAUTION—There are scholarship scams out there!!

8. COMMUNICATION Mrs. Heins (A-F): pheins@cousd.netpheins@cousd.net Mr. Solis (G-N): gsolis@cousd.netgsolis@cousd.net Mrs. Velasco (O-Z): cvelascotierney@cousd.netcvelascotierney@cousd.net Check out the Counseling Website (brag sheet, NCAA info, college information, scholarships)

9. FOR ATHLETES NCAA: www.eligibilitycenter.orgwww.eligibilitycenter.org NAIA: www.playnaia.orgwww.playnaia.org -If you are thinking of playing sports at the college level you must register and send SAT or ACT scores (SAT code # 9999 for NCAA) -NCAA requires 16 core classes for Division I and II + 2.3 GPA in core courses

10. Military  ASVAB Test – February 25 th 1-4 COHS E2 (permission slip in counseling office)  Army: (626) 969-7681 (Azusa) or www.goarmy.com www.goarmy.com  Marines: (626) 332-0701/0670 (West Covina) or www.marines.com  Air Force: (626) 334-1191 (Azusa) or www.airforce.com  National Guard: (626) 969-8010 (Azusa) or www.1-800-GO-GUARD.com

11. Other  Free/Reduced Lunch  Professional email  Deadlines  CAASP Testing – all Juniors test in April; scores are used for HS and college readiness (see booklet)

12. IMPORTANT DATES * SAT Prep: Covina Assistance League Classes– Tues & Thurs 7-9 p.m. Session II February 9 –March 3 (SAT test on March 5 th ) Session III May 10 – June 2 (SAT test on June 4 th ) *Additional SAT test date is May 7 th * ACT Test Dates February 6 th, April 9 th and June 11 th Night School – English – March – June Not college Prep

13. REGISTRATION FOR SENIOR YEAR Counselors will be meeting with each of you in February to discuss : * Grades and Credits *classes for Senior Year *post secondary plans *summer school Please be patient, we will find you!

14. COLLEGE TIMELINE Now Sign up for the SAT and ACT Tests Keep grades up – 3.0 + for merit scholarship money Select challenging Courses for senior year Research/visit colleges Summer Use summer school to your advantage Research scholarships Continue to research and visit colleges Be prepared with the list of schools you want to apply to for fall

15. COLLEGE TIMELINE Fall Apply to colleges November 30 th deadline for Cal States and UC’s Send SAT / ACT scores to colleges January Financial Aid (FAFSA) Spring Complete any required testing for colleges May 1 st – Must commit to a college (deposit required)