1. The Reagan Educational Center Clovis East High School
Jr. Parent Night
The Reagan Educational Center
Clovis East High School

2. Reagan Education Center Counselors
Head Counselor: Jonithan Johnson Michael Avants Joe Flint Kim Hamilton Raxl Quarles Cho Vang

3. New Career Cruising Program
New Career/College Program being rolled out to all students at the REC
Students can explore Career Options by taking an Interest inventory
Students can explore Colleges that offer that career choice.
In January a detailed will be coming out to parents regarding the benefits of this program. Students informed in December about this program.

4. Things to do this Spring
Stay focused on your academics
Maintain highest possible GPA
Don’t plan on having a “soft schedule” for senior year
Meet with your counselor
Stay involved in school activities
Visit colleges and meet with representatives if possible
Explore colleges on the Web
Use Career Cruising to explore college options
Attend college fairs this year and next
Online College Fairs available (collegeweeklive.com)

5. Things to do This Spring
Take the SAT of ACT College Admission Tests
SAT: register on line at
Remaining Test Dates for the SAT
March 14th 2015
May 2nd 2015
June 6th 2015

6. Things to do This Spring
ACT: register online at
Remaining test dates for the ACT
February 7th 2015
April 18th 2015
June 13th 2015

7. SAT II Subject Tests SAT II Subject Tests
Lets the student showcase the subject areas they are most interested in. It is a great way to showcase student talent.
Science, Math, Literature, History, and Foreign Languages
There are specific Subject Tests that are recommended for certain majors. Please see the UC website or CE Website for detailed information.
Engineering Math Applied Science

8. New Testing Security SAT and ACT:
Student must provide an acceptable photo during registration and this photo will appear on the Admission Ticket.
Students must present their Admission Ticket with an acceptable photo ID to enter your test center. No Ticket, No ID, No Admission!
Details about requirements are in the counseling office.

9. SAT or ACT Which one do I take?
Almost all four-year colleges and universities accept either test
See your counselor for detailed information about differences between the SAT and ACT.
It is recommended that students take the June SAT or ACT test because they will have acquired the second semester body of knowledge which will help them do better on the exam.
Career Cruising Offers Method Test Prep for SAT & ACT
It is easy to use
It builds key Math and English skills

10. Benefits of High Test Scores
Scores of 500 on the SAT critical reading or 22 on the ACT will waive the EPT (English Placement Test) required by the CSU system.
Scores of 550 on the SAT math or 23 on the ACT will waive the ELM (Entry Level Math) required by the CSU system

11. Sending Test Scores to Colleges
SAT or ACT scores must be designated to go to specific college campuses, this is the student’s responsibility, the high school cannot do this for you. Send SAT scores through College Board and ACT scores through ACT official website.
Students may select CSU Mentor as an SAT score recipient (3594). CSU Mentor will store your scores for ALL CSU campuses.
Students can send their SAT score to one UC campus and all 10 campuses will have access to it.
ACT scores have to go out to specific campuses.

12. Early Assessment Program
Juniors are now required to take the EAP Tests
Taking the EAP is easy
Answer the multiple choice questions on your SBAC test given in April/June
Write a short essay given in April/June
Students who do well on the EAP portion of their SBAC Test may earn exemption from the English and Math placement tests required of all entering CSU Freshman.

13. Student Resume
A Student Resume is a record of a student’s academic accomplishments, tests, co-curricular activities, special awards, and community service hours. It should include everything from 9th grade to current.
A Student Resume will help teachers and counselors write nice letters of recommendation for students to use for colleges, scholarships, and work.
When requesting letters of recommendation please give counselors/teachers at least two weeks to complete it.
Career Cruising also helps students build resumes

14. College Visits at CEHS
At the beginning of every year representatives from CSU, UC, Private, and Technical colleges come to talk with our Junior & Senior students.
This year we had approximately 20 colleges and university representatives come talk with our students.
Next year, be on the lookout for flyers and CEHS website announcing their visit times and dates.
Students may sign up to attend these events in the counseling center.

15. College Fairs Fresno Area College Night (Sept 2015)
100 Colleges and Universities from around the nation come to the Downtown Fresno Convention Center.
Special break out sessions designed to answer all your college planning questions.
Christian College Fair (Sept 2015)
Over 20 private Christian colleges from around the state

16. Top Factors in College Admissions
Grades in College Prep Courses
Strength of Curriculum – Honors/AP
ACT/SAT/AP Test Scores/SAT II Subject tests
GPA

17. The Senior Year Applying for colleges CSU UC
Application period is from Oct 1st through Nov 30th and must be submitted by Nov 30th ! No Exceptions! UC
Application period opens Aug 1st for 2016 Fall applicants! However, applications can only be submitted from Nov 1st through the 30th. Must be submitted by Nov 30th! No Exceptions!
AICCU (private colleges and universities in California)
Usually have rolling admission dates, so check with your counselor or the college admissions officer.
Community Colleges
Applications are all online now, students are encouraged to have it completed by Sept 30th , even if it is only a backup.

18. The Senior Year
Community Colleges Application Process
5 step registration process
Online application
Online Orientation Video
Placement Test English CE)
Orientation & Advising (Feb or CE)
Pick Classes Online (April)
All steps must be completed in order for student to pick classes online.

19. Official Transcripts
Can only be released through our Registrar, Mrs. Claudia Dickie, in the main office.
This is an official document with the school seal that is sent to the colleges for which students are applying.
A requested final transcript will be mailed out at the end of the senior year. There is a form that all seniors will fill out and turn in to the Registrar and she mails the official transcript out.

20. National Collegiate Athletic Association
NCAA/NAIA
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Is responsible for determining the eligibility of every prospective student-athlete for Division I, II or NAIA institutions. SAT/ACT test scores must be sent directly from College Board and ACT.
If student wants to compete at the next level it is of paramount importance that they register with either the NCAA or the NAIA by the end of their junior year. Please work with your counselor on this.

21. Scholarships
Students are encouraged to start looking for scholarships starting now.
During their Senior year students should schedule time every week (at least a two hour block) to concentrate solely on scholarship searching.
There is a CEHS Scholarship Bulletin that is updated each month and posted online. Students are encouraged to visit the CEHS website every month to check for updates.
There is “The Wall” which is located outside the counseling center where additional scholarship information is posted as well as summer university enrichment programs.

22. Break Out Sessions Session One: 630pm to 7:10pm
Fresno State: Library Lecture Hall
Fresno Pacific: Library Computer Lab
UC Davis/Merced: Library Classroom
Community College: Library Main Floor
Session Two: 7:20pm to 8:00pm
Fresno State: Library Lecture Hall
UC Davis/Merced: Library Classroom
Community College: Library Main Floor