1. Counseling Department
Moorpark High School
senior Presentation
Counseling Department

2. COUNSELING STAFF PPT will be on MHS Counseling Website
A - Da Mrs. Darcy Demmon
De - Hi Mrs. Alyssa Aguirre
(Ms. Amanda Viescas)
Ho – Me Mrs. Dyan McIntosh
Mi- Sal (& ELD) Mrs. Nancy Anaya
Sam – Z Mr. Alfonso Ruiz
College & Career Specialist Mrs. Madeline Knight
PPT will be on MHS Counseling Website

3. what do i need to know about GRADUATION requirements?

4. MHS Graduation Requirements - “Cap & gOWN”
REQUIREMENTS CREDITS
English ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 40
Social Sciences ……………………………………………………………………………………………40
Math (must pass Alg. 1 or Math 1) ……………………………………………….… 30
Science ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…… 30
PE (PE Fitness Tests) ………………………………………………………………………………..20
Fine Art OR Foreign Language OR CTE…………………………………………10
Electives …………………………………………………………….……………………………………………. 60
Includes anything beyond “core” subjects
TOTAL CREDITS: 230
Senior Graduation Status letters
* Mailed home in October & March*

5. Community service hours
40 hours must be submitted by May 31st!!!
On Q – Under “Tests” – View hours submitted.
Worksheet & volunteer opportunities on Community Service Board in Counseling Office.
Must be a Non Profit Agency.
Hours cannot be part of a class/school requirement.

6. Apex program Applications available in Counseling Office.
Can take up to two classes per semester.
Computer labs are open M-F (3:15 – 5:15 PM).
Deadline for APEX completion is May 18, 2018.
Potential college athletes should not remediate through APEX (courses not NCAA approved).

7. PLANNING FOR
HIGH SCHOOL
LIFE AFTER

8. HELP! WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS?

9. POST HIGH SCHOOL OPTIONS
Military
Vocational School
Job Force
Two year college w/option to transfer
Four year college/university

10. (Armed Services Vocational Battery) Recruiter Visits to CCC
MILITARY
ASVAB
(Armed Services Vocational Battery)
Free test given at MHS
Helps identify interests & gives information on verbal, math, science & technical skills.
DO NOT have to be interested in the military to take the test.
October 4th
Periods 1-4
Sign up in CCC
Recruiter Visits to CCC
Army – Every Monday
Air Force- 2nd Tues of each month
Navy – Every Wednesday
Marines – Every Thursday

11. VOCATIONAL OPTIONS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

12. community college Vocational programs
Ventura County Community Colleges
Each campus offers unique vocational programs.
Moorpark College: Biotechnology, EATM, Exercise Science, Multimedia, Nursing, Criminal Justice
Oxnard College: Auto Body/Fender Repair, Culinary Arts, Dental Hygiene, Fire Technology, Hotel & Restaurant Management
Ventura College: Interior Design, Construction Technology, EMT, Welding, Environmental Horticulture
EXAMPLES

13. adult education VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Simi Valley Adult Education
Cosmetology
Medical/Dental Careers
Welding
Machinist
Conejo Valley Adult Education
Medical Careers
Computer Technology
Ventura Adult Education
Business/Accounting
Computer Technology
Medical Office
Digital Multimedia
Oxnard Adult Education
Auto Paint & Refinishing
Auto Service
Certified Nursing Asst
Dental Assistant
Floral Design
Medical Assistant
Pharmacy Tech
Upholstery
Welding
ventura county examples

14. vocational/technical schools
Vocational Schools will be at MHS College Fair
April 18th
Popular schools include:
FIDM
The Academy of Culinary Arts
The Art Institute
Cosmetology : LuRoss Academy/Paul Mitchell School
Many more!

15. VOCATIONAL SCHOOL TUITION
Varies by State & by Program
Community College & Adult Education Vocational Programs tend to be more affordable.
Great Resource:
Real Work Matters website
rwm.org

16. COLLEGE options
after
high school

17. COMMUNITY COLLEGE

18. WHY ATTEND COMMUNITY COLLEGE?
Better Prepared
Cut Costs Live at home Explore majors & careers Honors Program
Community College
Any student may enroll.
SAT & ACT not required.
High school grades are important
Many Academic Options:
Transfer to a 4-year Institution
Transfer agreements with some UC campuses
admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/transfer/guarantee/
Transfer to a Private Institution (some after 1 year)
Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) to CSU System
2 year AA/AS Degree
Certificate of Completion for Vocational Programs

19. Moorpark college honors program
Increased opportunities to take on leadership roles.
Work closely with other students & instructors exploring and researching subjects in unique ways.
Will stand out when applying to competitive schools as a transfer student.
Must meet entrance requirements & apply separately to program.
More information on Moorpark Colleges website.

20. Ccc Estimated cost of attendance (2016–2017)
With Parents, Without Dependents
Enrollment Fees (Full-Time)
$1,300
Books & Supplies
$1,500
TOTAL
Approximately = $ 2,800 for the year
Estimates Based on 14 units per semester

21. Four-year COLLEGE

22. BASIC GUIDELINES FOR YOU!
MHS PARENT NIGHT
PAVING THE ROAD TO COLLEGE
SEPT. 6PM IN PAC
SENIOR SESSION

23. Guidelines for applying to a 4-year college
Apply to Multiple Campuses.
Give yourself options.
Find the “Right Fit.”
Location, size, majors, sports, cost, atmosphere
Know Chances for Admission
Review profile for last years accepted Freshmen (average GPA/Test Score/Acceptance Rate)
Low acceptance rate = Selective/Competitive admissions
High acceptance rate =
Less competitive admissions
Do your RESEARCH
VERY important!

24. Reach - target - safety
GPA and test score averages for previous year’s freshmen are ABOVE yours.
Admission rate may make the probability of acceptance more of a gamble.
Top Tier Schools - Will highly selective college spark your competitive side or overwhelm you?

25. REACH-TARGET-SAFETY
Your grades and test scores MATCH the average for previous year’s freshmen students admitted.
Increases the chances that the student will be admitted.
No guarantees, but it is not unreasonable to think you’ll be accepted to some of your target schools.

26. Reach - target - safety
Your GPA and test scores are ABOVE the average for previous year's freshmen students admitted.
Admission rate indicates high probability of admission.
Apply to at least 1 or 2 Safety Schools.
Some students use a Community College as their Safety School.

27. college campus visits & interviews
Plan ahead to interview with an admission officer if possible
Prepare questions you would not find in a catalog.
Take a guided tour.
Sit in a class if possible
Think about the educational approach.
Is it a match?
Demonstrate interest:
Colleges keep track of student interest.
Attend College Representative meetings in the fall .

28. The University of California

29. The uc system - 9 Campuses/Highly Competitive
ADMISSIONS FACTORS
A-G Subject Requirements
All met? How many total?
Academic Rigor of classes
GPA in A-G Subject Requirements
Only A-G courses taken after the 9th grade.
Personal Insight Questions
Look at Exam Scores
Must meet exam requirement .
Take ACT or the SAT by December of Senior year.
SAT Subject Tests are not required, but certain programs at some campuses recommend them.
Use UC Comprehensive Review
A combination of 14 additional factors are considered by all 9 campuses in a Comprehensive Review.
COLLEGE TESTING & UC PERSONAL INSIGHT QUESTIONS WORKSHOP
SEPT. 5PM IN ED CENTER

30. UC and CSU A-g Subject (minimum) Requirements
Must be CP level or higher!
Grades of “D” must be remediated to meet admission requirements.
MHS’s “A-G” course list has been handed out

31. College admissions tests
REMEMBER:
Registration deadlines are several weeks before test date.
Check latest test date your college will accept.
College admissions tests
ACT
ACT Test w/Writing- actstudent.org
UC Admissions: Writing Test IS used.
CSU Admissions: Writing Test IS NOT used.
SAT
SAT Test- collegeboard.org
UC’s:
Use highest combined score from individual sitting (includes Writing Score).
SAT Subject Tests may be required for some majors. Scores could help for impacted majors & campuses.
CSU’s:
Combine best Critical Reading & Math scores from multiple sittings.
SAT Subject Tests not used for admissions purposes.

32. Uc comprehensive review - 14 factors considered
EXAMPLES:
Number of & performance in academic courses beyond the minimum “A-G” requirements.
Number of & performance in UC-approved Honors & Advanced Placement courses.
Quality of senior year program.
Outstanding performance in one or more academic subject areas.
Special talents, achievements and awards in a particular field, special skills or special interests.

33. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA –FRESHMEN ADMISSIONS PROFILES
OVERALL ADMIT RATE
GPA OF MIDDLE
25-75%
SAT READING/ WRITING OF MIDDLE
SAT MATH
OF MIDDLE 25-75%
SAT ESSAY
ACT COMPOSITE OF MIDDLE 25-75%
UC Berkeley
20%
16-20
29-34
UC Davis
36%
15-18
25-33
UC Irvine
33%
25-32
UCLA
15%
28-34
UC Merced
74%
13-17
19-27
UC Riverside
57%
14-18
22-30
UC San Diego
31%
16-19
27-34
UC Santa Barbara
32%
15-19
27-33
UC Santa Cruz
45%
26-32
Source: UC, Office of the President, Student Affairs, Undergraduate Admissions – snapshot as of 6/21/17

34. Estimated average costs for ATTENDING UC (2016–2017)
This chart estimates the cost of attending UC for one year as a CA resident undergraduate.
Many students offset these expenses by grants and scholarships.
Living on campus
Living off campus
(not with parents)
Tuition & Fees
$13,672
Books/Supplies
$1,521
Transportation
$814
$1,632
Room & Board
$12,545
$10,131
Personal Expenses
$1,598
$1,949
Total
$30,150
$28,905

35. The California State University

36. THE CSU SYSTEM - 23 Campuses
California’s greatest producer of Bachelor Degrees
Follows A-G guidelines of CSU approved courses
Factors in Admission:
Must meet Eligibility Index -csumentor.edu/planning (GPA/Test Score)
Academic rigor of courses completed
CSU GPA –only A-G courses completed AFTER 9th grade (minimum 3.00)
College Admissions test scores
ACT (writing not required)
SAT
*No Subject Tests required
*High score in each area from different test dates

37. CALIFORNIA state university–FRESHMEN ADMISSIONS PROFILES
OVERALL ADMIT RATE
Average GPA
Average
SAT
Verbal
Math
Average ACT Composite
CSU Bakersfield
100%
3.20
450
455 19
CSU Channel Islands
74%
3.22
495
466 20
CSU Chico
65%
3.33
498
502 21
CSU Dominguez Hills
58%
3.13
423
428 17
CSU East Bay
3.10
447
454
CSU Fullerton
42%
3.56
507
524 22
CSU Long Beach
36%
3.50
504
529
CSU Monterey Bay
49%
3.32
490
487
CSU Northridge
34%
465
CSU San Bernardino
3.21
444
449
Not listed
CSU San Marcos
85%
3.19
Cal Maritime
82%
3.30
21-27

38. CALIFORNIA state university–FRESHMEN ADMISSIONS PROFILES
OVERALL ADMIT RATE
Average GPA
Average
SAT
Verbal
Average SAT
Math
Average ACT Composite
Cal Poly Pomona
39%
3.49
515
547 24
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
31%
3.92
604
635 28
Cal State Los Angeles
64%
3.18
combined
15-20
Fresno State
52%
3.33
445
455 19
Humboldt State
75%
3.26
503
489 21
Sacramento State
67%
3.30
469
480 20
San Diego State
34%
3.69
546
567 25
San Francisco State
68%
3.23
487
491
San Jose State
55%
3.40
510
540 23
Sonoma State
76%
3.20
Not listed
Stanislaus State
3.36
938 combined

39. Estimated average costs for ATTENDING A csu (2017–2018)
With Parents
On-Campus
Off-Campus
Tuition & Fees
6587
6,532
Books and Supplies
1,898
Food and Housing
4,968
16,146
13,882
Transportation
1,548
1,438
1,508
Misc. Personal
1,416
TOTAL
$16,362
$27,430
$25,236

40. PRIVATE & OUT OF STATE SCHOOLS
Today at lunch:
Out of State
College Fair
PRIVATE & OUT OF STATE SCHOOLS

41. Private/out of state college guidelines
Admission requirements vary by institution.
Many use A-G criteria. Some require additional Math & Science.
Check admissions tests required.
Most use “committee” type process & comprehensive review.
Most count ALL high school grades, including Fall of Senior year.
For highly selective colleges – Strong admissions test scores, rigorous academic load, & many of the factors used in UC Comprehensive Review.
Usually high tuition for Non-Residents.
Explore WUE (Western Undergraduate Exchange)- wiche.edu/wue
IMPORTANT
Use Naviance to check individual campuses admission requirements, testing requirements & deadlines because they vary greatly!
Early Decision – binding, early notification
Early Action – non-binding, early notification
Regular – will consider later testing and fall senior grades
Rolling – notified weeks after applying
Most count all high school grades including fall 12th

42. Out of state college tuition - WUE
Discounted tuition at participating out of state colleges.
Each college has own eligibility requirements and application process.

43. Early Decision vs. Early Action
Apply early.
Receive admission decision early.
Consider acceptance offer; do not have to commit
Apply to other colleges under regular admission plans.
Give decision no later than the May 1 national response date.
Early Decision
Apply early to first-choice college.
Receive an admission decision earlier than usual notification date (usually by December).
Agree to attend if accepted & offered financial aid package considered adequate by family.
Apply to only one college early decision.
Apply to other colleges under regular admission plans.
Withdraw all other applications if accepted by Early Decision campus.
Send a nonrefundable deposit before May 1.

44. Private COLLEGE tuition
Varies by campus
$ 30, ,000 = Private College
ESTIMATE ONLY
Includes tuition & fees only (not including room& board, books, supplies, travel, & personal expenses)
Many private colleges grant aid & scholarships

45. SPECIAL
POPULATIONS

46. College bound athletes
NCAACLEARINGHOUSE.NET
Division 1 or II -Typically larger & higher level of competition
& more sports offered
Must meet specific NCAA Division I or II eligibility:
Specific courses required
GPA requirement
SAT/ACT score requirement
Should have:
Communicated interest to Counselor.
Registered & paid fee to NCAA Clearinghouse.
Remediated any low grades .
Made sure Summer courses were NCAA approved.
Typically smaller, private colleges with a focus on student-athletes.
Must meet eligibility criteria.
Use website as resource.
NAIA.ORG

47. EOPS & dream act STUDENTS
EOPS Program
Community Colleges & CSU campuses.
Assists low income & educationally disadvantaged students.
Provides admission, academic &
possibly financial support.
Requires a separate application.
Dream Act Students
Specific requirements for undocumented students.
Possible college scholarships
and state financial aid available.
See Counselor for more information.

48. STUDENTS WITH IEP’S or 504 Plans
Possible accommodations available.
Moorpark College – ACCESS Center
University – Research campus website.
Register with the Department of Rehab for other support services.

49. I’ve decided where to apply… now what???

50. The Application Process

51. VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS – VARIOUS WEBSITES.
Real Work Matters –rwm.org
California Vocational Schools -California-vocational-schools.com

52. MOORPARK COLLEGE application
ATTEND MC INFOrmation SESSION
March 16TH during 6th period in PAC (Sign up in CCC)
Receive enrollment information.
By attending, you receive priority in signing up for Moorpark College field trip scheduled April 13th.

53. Moorparkcollege.edu – follow steps

54. Orientation Class INFORMATION
Attend Counseling M03 class: Orientation to Moorpark College.
Sign up in College & Career Center (2nd semester).
Limited Spots available.
Two nights (May 1 & 3)- MHS & MC (bus provided).
Benefits of attending :
Valuable college & career information.
Education Plan with college counselor.
Assistance in course selection.

55. Apply directly through websites but also add to Naviance
Need Help with application?
Nov &
@ lunch in CCC
Uc & csu applications
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA:
universityofcalifornia.edu/apply (can start now and submit 11/1 – 11/30)
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY:
www2.calstate.edu/apply (can start now and submit 11/1 – 11/30)
Remember:
Name & must be same on Transcript, College Application & Naviance.
Make sure SAT/ACT scores sent directly from testing agency.
Do not submit Letters of Recommendation unless campus requests from you.
Do not submit Official Transcripts unless campus requests from you.
Apply directly through websites but also add to Naviance

56. Private & out of state applications
Some have direct website applications or use SendEdu
Add to Naviance so documents can be sent electronically if necessary.
Request transcript &/or recommendation letters through Naviance, if needed.
Most use Common Application - commonapp.org
Application deadlines vary.
Test scores are sent by you directly from testing agency.
Must sync Common Application to Naviance so documents can be submitted electronically.
Counselors complete & send the following:
Secondary School Reports/Mid-Year Reports/Final Reports
Letter of Recommendation
Mid-Year & Final Transcripts

57. naviance

58. Applications & Naviance
Managing your Naviance Account ensures a smooth application process!
Update “Colleges I’m applying to”

59. Match Common App to Naviance
Whenever possible- submit via Common Application !!!!
Match Common App to Naviance
Sign CA FERPA

60. Naviance & Common Application
“Common App Matching” Tutorial

61. Transcripts & Recommendations
Click here to request a transcript
Click here to request a Letter of Recommendation

62. UNOFFICIAL – VS - Official Transcripts
UC/CSU’s
Do not send trancripts when applying!
If requested by UC/CSU campus:
Check Naviance to see if they accept electronic submissions.
If yes, pay &request through Naviance.
If no, follow procedure & send Hard Copy.
UNOFFICIAL Transcripts:
Available for free from Counseling
Use to complete application & for most scholarships
OFFICIAL Transcripts:
Pay $10 flat transcript fee in Student Store.
If school requires Hard Copy:
Take receipt to Ms. Montgomery (Registrar).
Order transcript, pick up & mail directly to college.
If Counselor is completing part of your application through Naviance, SendEdu or Common App, after you pay fee, counselor will submit transcript electronically.
If you attended a school other than MHS (even for Summer School), must request hard copy of transcript directly from that school and mail to college.
Campuses NOT accepting electronic submissions:
CSU Channel Islands CSU Sacramento
CSU Long Beach UC San Francisco
UC Davis

63. Letters of Recommendation From Teachers & COUNSELORS
Ask for recommendation letter in person. at least 3 school weeks prior to due date.
Provide Brag Sheet &/or Resume.
Add teacher recommendation requests in Naviance.
If college only accept through mail, provide teachers with forms, Brag Sheet &/or Resume & stamped envelopes, addressed to each college.
If you are applying to a school using Common Application you will need a counselor letter of recommendation.
This means you need to talk to us & provide Brag Sheet &/or Resume!
A thank you note for those writing letters is nice!
REMINDER
Teachers & Counselors DO NOT write letters over the holiday break!!!
Please do not make request at the last minute. Plan accordingly.

64. Send your admissions Test Scores
Go to collegeboard.org to send SAT and AP test scores to your colleges.
Go to actstudent.org to send your ACT test scores to your colleges.
Naviance & MHS DO NOT send ANY test scores to your colleges.
UC’s: For SAT & ACT send to one campus & all campuses will automatically have access to that score report.
CSU’s:
SAT: Send scores to “3594”. ALL CSU campuses will then have access
to your SAT scores.
ACT: Need to send to one CSU campus, then use the “ACT Score Manager” function in the CSU mentor (CSU application) website (www2.calstate.edu/apply) to send to other CSU schools (at no cost).

65. Applying to College. . . Student Responsibility:
Completing College Applications
Adding colleges in Naviance
Paying for & ordering transcripts in Naviance or Hard Copy through Registrar
Sending SAT/ACT Scores from testing agency
Checking regularly to ensure documents are complete
Notifying recommenders by if/when you add more colleges in Naviance
School Responsibility:
School Counselors submit:
Recommendation letters (if requested & information provided)
Secondary School Report (Common App)
Mid-year School Report (Common App)
School Profile
Official Transcript – when requested by student through Naviance
Teachers Submit:
Recommendation letters (if requested &
info provided)
Teacher Report (Common App)

66. California Students can afford College!

67. FINANCIAL Help is available
Federal grants
Student loans
State grants
University grants
Parent loans
Private scholarships
Part-time work
Higher education tax credits
UNIVERSAL SCHOLARSHIP
WORKSHOP
FEBRUARY 3:05 PM
ED CENTER

68. FAFSA & Cal grant & Dream Act
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Can apply AFTER October 1st, 2017
CAL GRANT (For UC, CSU, Community College & qualifying independent colleges or technical schools in California)
Must complete FAFSA
Cal Grant GPA Verification Form submitted electronically by MHS
March 2nd Deadline
California Dream Act
Caldreamact.org
Must be AB 540 eligible
Separate Dream Act application
March 2nd deadline
FINANCIAL AID/dream act INFO & HELP:
MHS Parent Night – Senior Session
Sept 6pm
AND
INDIVIDUAL HELP WITH APPlications
Oct. 30- Nov. 2-4 pm in CCC
TELL YOUR PARENTS!!!

69. California - middle class scholarship
For UC/CSU Campuses ONLY
Apply through FAFSA
More Info:

70. COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER

72. How do i find out about important dates?
Senior Planning Calendar
Flyers/Handouts
Counseling Website
CCC Website
Dialers for evening workshops
Morning announcements
Twitter
Marquee

73. resources College Board – https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/
FAFSA –
Dream Act–
Military –
Workforce Training & Education Board –
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) -
Apprenticeships -
Middle Class Scholarship -

74. Thank you! From the mhs counseling department