1. Welcome to AVID 11 Parent/Student Meeting! “It’s a matter of PRIDE!”

2. Who is the AVID 11 Team? Denise Guzman: dguzman@murrieta.k12.ca.us
Ext: 6478
Erica Brannon:
Ext. 
AVID Administrator: Steve Ellis
Ext. 6498
AVID Counselor: Lisa Amstutz
Ext. 6383

3. The Forgetting Curve Based on a one-hour lecture
Reviewing regularly helps you retain material
Used correctly, the Cornell notes system will help students accomplish this

4. 11th Grade AVID Highlights
This is the students last year to paint their academic portrait for college!
All Students should challenge themselves w/ level of Rigor. The GOAL is to take at least 1 AP Course before Graduation! Rigor = Thinking / Difference between “Doing Work and Studying”
AP courses= Depth not breadth
All students should establish “study time” for the SAT/ ACT
2 hours per week during 1st Semester
5 hours per week during 2nd Semester
***Student can use Khan Academy

5. 11th Grade AVID Highlights
All students should take the PSAT (Wednesday Oct. 11/ Register w/ bookkeeper- $25)
All Students must take the SAT/ACT in this year. 
SAT- March 10/May 5/ June 2
ACT- Feb 10/April 14/ June 9
All students should establish “study time” for the SAT/ ACT
2 hours per week during 1st Semester
5 hours per week during 2nd Semester

6. 11th Grade AVID Highlights
Students interested in applying to the UC System: Do not require SAT Subject Tests for fall 2018 admission, but you may submit scores on these if you want to show your mastery of a particular subject. Some campuses may recommend certain Subject Tests for various competitive majors (ie: engineering, nursing). Also, you may use them to satisfy “A-G" requirements.
All Students should actively participate in the college search process.

7. College Admission Requirements
A-G Requirements:
History/Social Science-2 years required
English-4 years required
Mathematics-3 required, 4 recommended
Lab Science-2 required, 3 recommended
Foreign Language-2 required, 3 recommended
Visual and Performing Arts- 1 year required
College Prep electives-1 year required
** Recommended courses set the students apart
*** Course level, advanced and AP, better develop students to be “college ready” and demonstrate rigor.

8. What colleges are looking for:
Cal State
Eligibility Index: 2900 Minimum (GPA x800 + SAT Math + Critical Reading)
3400 min. target index UC
Admissions Index:
SAT (Math, Critical Reading and Writing)
Scale Based on GPA (3.0 minimum to apply)
Comprehensive Review Process up to 14 factors (depending on campus)
Personal statement

9. College Freshman Profile 11-12
GPA​
SAT​
ACT​
San Diego State​
3.69​
Combined:​
1113​
C: 25​
CSU San Marcos​
3.19​
985​
C: 22.45​
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo​
3.92​
Combined: 1239​
C: 28​
UC Berkeley​ ​ ​
C: 30-34​
UC San Diego​ ​ ​
C: 29-34​

10. SAT vs. ACT SAT ACT Test Type Aptitude Achievement Subjects
Critical Reading/Writing
Math
English
Reading
Science
Writing
Sections
9 Sections + Essay
4 Sections + Essay
Testing Time
3 hours, 45 minutes
3 hours, 25 minutes
Test Price
$ 57
$56.50

11. SAT vs. ACT SAT ACT Register Test Dates Scoring Additional Information
Test Dates
Oct. 7, 2017   Mar 10, 2018
Nov. 4, 2017  May 5, 2018
Jan   June 2, 2018
February 10, 2018
April 14, 2018 
June 9, 2018
Scoring
1600 Total Score 
Critical Reading
Math
Writing
Essay 2-8
Composite Score of 36
Average Score from 4 Sections
21 Average College Bound
        Score
Additional Information
No penalty for guessing now
No penalty for guessing
Question may be worded in a tricky manner, challenging vocabulary
Slightly higher Math, but questions are more user friendly, English and vocabulary are more manageable

12. College Field Trip General Guidelines:
3-day charter bus trip to Central and Northern California.
   Dates: February 13-15, 2087
   Visit 6-8 Colleges (State/ Private/UC)
   
Estimated Cost $300-Deposit of $ is due no later than December 1, Final payment of $ is due no later than January 26th, 2018.
   Significant Requirements: Good Academic 
      Standing-Not on Probation (No D’s or F’s) 
Registered for SAT or ACT

13. How can parents help? Encourage students to come to school daily!
Be active with and the ABI portal (passwords available from Mrs. Rivera).
Discuss with students selection of tutorial group they will join on tutorial day.
Occasionally review a page of notes.
Use questions developed by students to help review for concepts and tests.
Have weekly checks of organization

14. How can parents help? (cont.)
Discuss colleges and if possible, visit colleges
Force your children to “Develop an Attitude” about their education- Don’t let them cruise- the competition is not!
Encourage/ force students to use the resources provided to them in AVID.
BE SAT WISE- Mock Exam & Boot Camp
Khan Academy-SAT Prep (in progress in all AVID 11 classrooms)
Good resources:
Attend AVID Parent Nights
Attend Counseling Parent Night (applications, financial aid, etc.)
CSU Information
–Test taking/ College Planning Association of Independent Colleges & Universities
AVID Resource
-UC Information
MMHS Webpage

15. Questions?