1. Jr. Parent Night Introductions:
Tammy Brisky, Janet Duke, Tracey Fowlkes,
Andrea Yang, Josie Vargas and Jennifer PageSmith
General Session :00-6:30
Breakout Session :30-7:00
Breakout Session :00-7:30
UC- J-1
CSU- Cafeteria
Private College- J-2
Community College- J-3

2. Student Resume It is never too early to start building a resume
Academic accomplishments
Tests
Co-curricular activities
Special awards
Community service hours

3. Junior Conferences Topics
Applying to colleges
UC application period Nov 1st- 30th
CSU application period Oct 1st- Nov 30th
Private colleges: rolling application dates
Community colleges: Apply online
Must have application on file, take an English placement test, complete online orientation prior to advising day, and complete Registration-to-Go

4. College Admission Reps
Representatives from CSU, UC, Private, Community and Technical colleges are here to support juniors and seniors at Clovis West
College Fair held at Fresno Convention Center in September 2018

5. Transfer Students
Students who choose to go to Community College may transfer to:
UC: should consider Honors Programs offered at Community College and discuss possible transfer agreements that may ensure admission.
CSU: meet with college transfer counselor and make sure they have completed prerequisites
Private: visit individual college website for transfer requirements and prerequisites
*CHSU (California Health Sciences University): Partnership with CCC for priority registration to students who meet prerequisites for pre-pharmacy

6. More Opportunities
CCCAP/English 1A/English 3-Clovis Community College Advantage Program
Dual Enrollment
Enrichment Program
Complete college units while in high school

7. New CTE Course Teaching Pathway for high school students
Diagnostics, Service and Repair Pathway
Performing Arts Pathway
Banking and Related Services Pathway – partnership with EECU Bank
Teaching Pathway for high school students

8. Testing Community College: English Placement Test
Math Placement based on highest level of math completed in high school
CSU:
SAT or ACT
Smarter Balance Assessment Consortium (SBAC) April 20 -June 8
UC/Private:
Please visit college website for additional testing requirements

9. SAT and ACT
SAT: Register online at
Remaining Dates
March 10, 2018
May 5, 2018
June 2, 2018
* SAT Subject Tests optional
ACT: Register online at
April 14, 2018
June 9, 2018
*** STUDENTS MUST SEND YOUR SCORES TO COLLEGES OF YOUR CHOICE!***

10. Scholarships Start looking now! www.fastweb.com www.scholarships.com
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid):Oct. - Mar 2nd of senior year
Clovis West scholarship bulletin

11. NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) / NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics)
NCAA-
Responsible for determining eligibility for student athletes for Div I and II
Athletes need to register with the NCAA by end of their junior year at
Requirements include 16 core courses for Div I and Div II
Students must request to send transcripts and test scores
NAIA-
Any student interested in playing sports at NAIA colleges must have their eligibility determined by the NAIA eligibility center at

12. Summary Senior year: Choose college to attend
Fill out applications and write personal statements
Request letters of recommendation from your counselor, well in advance.
Research and apply for scholarships
Fill out the FAFSA
Maintain the highest GPA possible
Request official transcript from our registrar, Maureen Clark, in the main office at (559)

13. Thank You For Being Here!
Tammy Brisky – Head Counselor
Tracey Fowlkes- 9th-12th AVID Counselor
Andrea Yang – 10th-12th Counselor
Josie Vargas - 10th-12th Counselor
Jennifer PageSmith - 10th-12th Counselor
Additional Support Services:
School Psychologists (Brenda Evers and Allison Peck)
School Nurse (Susan Ludwig)
Peer Counselors
CSI (Clovis Support & Intervention)
SOAR Team
SRC (Student Responsibility Center)