1. Juniors: Preparing for Graduation and College Applications
Class of 2017!

2. HS Graduation Requirements
English – 4 years
Math – 3 years (Intermediate Algebra or Integrated Math 3))
Science – 3 years (Including Biology and either Physics or Chemistry)
Social Science – 3 years (World History/AP Euro; US; Gov/Econ)
PE – 2 years and Fitness Gram
Foreign Language – 2 years of same language
Fine Art – 1 year
Remaining 44 credits must be earned by completing electives.
2.0 GPA

3. A-G Requirements: Applying to 4 year Colleges
A – History/Social Science: 3 Years
B – English: 4 Years
C – Math: 3 Years - 4 Recommended
D – Lab Science: 2 Years - 3 Recommended
E – Foreign Language: 2 Years - 3 Recommended
F – VAPA (Fine Art): 1 Year
G – College Prep Elective: 1 Year
** Colleges do not accept grades of a D or F.

4. Athletics
New System
Optional PE Athletics elective next year

5. SBAC Testing This Year Standardized testing this year.
Math and English results in the end may exempt students from having to take Math and English placement exams for colleges. (EAP results)
You must “Release” your scores so that the colleges may access your results.

6. College Selection: The Strategy
Reach Schools
Dream 0-20% chance of acceptance
Match Schools
Realistic 70-80% chance of acceptance
Safety Schools
100% chance of acceptance

7. California State University System (CSU)
23 campuses
A-G subject requirements
GPA: grades only
Min. GPA 2.0, BUT rec. GPA 3.0
SAT + writing or ACT + writing
No letters or transcripts
Application window:
Oct. 1st to Nov. 30th

8. University of California System (UC)
10 campuses
A-G subject requirements
GPA: grades only
Minimum GPA 3.0
SAT + writing or ACT + writing
No letters or transcripts
Essay required
Application open: August 1st
Submit: November th

9. Private & Out of State Universities
Admission requirements vary by institution, but most follow similar UC/CSU guidelines in terms of subject requirements and test requirements.
Check individual campus websites to determine admission requirements!
GPA: grades 9- 12th (Fall semester)
SAT & ACT
Essay/Personal Statement
Letters of Recommendation
Extracurricular Activities
Deadlines vary greatly; be sure to adhere to each school’s policies!!!

10. College Application Choices
Early Decision - Binding
(Should clearly be applicant’s 1st choice)
Early Action – Non-Binding
May apply to more than one school
Must decide by May 1st
Regular Decision
Rolling – Can apply anytime, notified several weeks after applying

11. Community and Junior Colleges
There are 123 California Community Colleges
Transfer to a 4 year is generally easier than for freshman
Affordable, convenient, small class sizes.
Associates degrees, select Bachelors degrees, and certifications offered
Transfer requirements:
Private – some after 1 year
Public – must have completed 60 units (approx. 2 yrs)

12. College Entrance Exams
SAT Reasoning Test
ACT
Last testing this spring is June
September – December
SAT Subject Tests are not required, but recommended
Should consider adding the essay
Want to see if your college requires these?
More schools are becoming test optional each year

13. Essays – Personal Statement
UC - 4 Personal Insight Questions (short essays)
Common Application – 1 essay, plus supplements
Private Schools - check website
Out of State Schools - check website
Start over the summer!!!!
Revise, revise, revise!

14. Letters of Recommendation
2 teachers and 1 counselor
Ask teachers NOW, counselor in fall.
Counselor Recommendation
Provide: Resume, Essay, Student/Parent Input Questions on Naviance under “about me”
Teacher Recommendation
Provide: Transcript, Resume, and whatever else they request from you.

15. LJHS Protocol- Transcript Requests
1ST - Turn in Authorization Form!!!
Senior year…
2nd - Complete Paper Transcript Form and see the registrar IN PERSON

16. The “To Do List” this Spring…
Create a list of potential schools (Safety, Match, Reach)
Research and narrow the list to 6-8 schools
Make an Appointment with your Counselor
Complete your Resume and Counselor Recommendation Questions on Naviance (in the ‘About Me’ section)
Ask Teachers for Letters of Recommendation
Take the SAT or ACT

17. Summer Plans… Start your essays!!!!!! Remediate all D’s and F’s!!!
Colleges consider how you spend your free time and summers
Many colleges offer summer learning experiences
Internships
Part-time jobs
Additional service hours
Start your essays!!!!!!
…Don’t just sit on the beach taking in rays!

18. Naviance 1) Update your profile: “about me”  “profile”
 address

19. Naviance Scattergrams/Research Colleges I am Thinking About
Add all schools here first
Colleges Applying To
Specify Early or Regular application
Teacher Recommendations
Request on Naviance AFTER asking the teacher
Resume
Input Questions for Counselor Recommendations
Student/Parent

20. Questions? Counselors: A – Er Mr. Castro Es – Lh Ms. Karoczkai
Li – Rod Mrs. Holly
Roe – Z Mrs. Salehi
Sign up on our door for an appointment!!!