1. Welcome Class of 2021!
“Enter to Learn…Leave to Achieve...”

2. Tomorrow’s Success Depends Upon Today’s Choices...
It’s Up To YOU!
Military
College
Career
Trade school

3. Tips for Success at Linden High School
Show up and be PRESENT and ENGAGED!
If you don’t know…ASK!
Step out of your comfort zone!
Keep all of your OPTIONS OPEN!
Believe in yourself and don’t be surprised when others believe in you too!
Don’t settle! Do your best - get what you want!

4. Career Center Programs…
Laptop Lending Library
Tutoring program – Success Shop
On-line classes through Community College
Resume writing assistance
Job application assistance
General career counseling

5. What are Your Plans After High School?
College
Trade & Technical Schools
Military
Employment

6. The Different College Systems…. California Community College (CCC)
The Different College Systems… *California Community College (CCC) *California State University (CSU) *University of California (UC) *Independent/Private (AICCU) *Trade or Technical School

7. Admission Requirements…CCC
Open admissions - anyone interested in attending is accepted
Must apply on-line and take the assessment
Good place to start if student is not focused...

8. Admission Requirements 4-Year CSU or UC
4 years English, 3 years math (Int. 1 or 1A/1B, Int. 2, Int. 3), 2 years language other than English, 2 years science with lab (physical and life science), 2 years social science,1 year visual/performing art
SAT or ACT
NO D’s or F’s!

9. Admission to Private Colleges…
Varies greatly between the colleges
Many highly competitive schools
Several very “forgiving” schools
Incredible financial aid programs
Different deadlines

10. College Entrance Exams...
SAT…Total possible points = 1600
Tests English and Math knowledge
May take as many times as needed...
Must take before December of senior year!!
ACT…Total possible points = 36
Tests 3 areas - English, Math, Science/Social Science
SHOULD take this test if you want Cal Poly!
Some say this test is closer related to what you learn in High School
Must take before December of senior year!

11. Transcripts…The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
A transcript is your record of all of the courses you take in high school.
It is your responsibility to make sure all of the grades recorded are correct.
Transcripts are comprised of semester grades.
Each student must determine their path for graduation and their future!
Staff is here to help ALL students succeed!

12. Trade or Technical Schools
Programs designed to give students post-secondary training and skills
Good programs - generally high ticket prices to attend
Be sure to check program prior to committing any money
Designed for students who are not in college prep. programs in high school

13. Military Options… The Five Branches of the US Military Are: Army Navy
Air Force
Marines
Coast Guard

14. The Bottom Line…CHOICES!
Students (and parents!) need to keep options OPEN!
Apply, Apply, Apply!
Watch for deadlines
Get involved !
Do your very best and work hard
It’s up to YOU!

15. Step out of your comfort zone…

16. Helpful Web Sites (write these down. ) www. csuapply
Helpful Web Sites (write these down!) For CSU’s - For UC’s - For Private Schools - SJ Delta College - CA Community Colleges - SAT information - ACT information

17. So, what can you get from the Career Center?
Guidance and Career Counseling
Information about careers
Information about colleges and “life after Linden”
Scholarship information
Laptops for check-out

18. Top 5 Reasons YOU should visit the Career Center & Library:
5) To get a head start on your college/career
4) The computers have awesome resources
3) Mrs. Knapp and Mrs. Holquin are so friendly
2) To get started on your “life after Linden”
1) It’s the Coolest Room on Campus! (Duh!)

19. We are here to help you! Make the Career Center your home!
QUESTIONS?