1. Sophomore College/Naviance Guidance
Ms. Rowley
College Counselor
Beverly Hills High School

2. Agenda Exploring Post-Secondary Options and YOU
College Admissions Overview
What Sophomores can be doing now
Exploration
Academics
Naviance
Q&A

3. “Continue to get to know yourself and invest in yourself as well as your future.”
Building upon the Freshman year
Continue to explore interests and get involved in extracurricular activities
Continue to challenge yourself in areas that you are strong in and have an interest in, prepare for rigorous classes in 11th grade
Learn about what colleges are looking for, learn about different types of colleges and universities, learn about college admissions testing and its role in college admissions

4. Getting to know your options
The better you know yourself, the easier it is to make the right choices about your future.
It is never too soon to start planning for your future:
What do I like/dislike? (Interests)
How do I describe myself? (Personality)
What am I good at? (Skills)
What am I truly passionate about? (Values)
Naviance Personality Assessment
Create and continue a resume in Naviance (reflect each semester)

5. Post-Secondary Options
4-year college or university (Bachelor degree)
Public: UC or CSU
Private: over 70 in California
Out of state public or private: over 2,000
2-year college (Associate degree, career training or transfer)
Career technical education (varying degrees and certificates)
Military
Work
Gap year (concrete plan with a destination in mind for 2nd year, usually)

6. 4 Year - University of California
Academics
Meet & Exceed A-G Requirements (campuses are selective)
SAT/ACT with writing, subject exams not required, but recommended for some majors
UC Admission Statistics on UC Website
Character
Activities, awards and honors
Personal insight questions
No letter of rec
*UC Berkeley UC Website

7. 4 Year - California State University
Academics
A-G
SAT/ACT (no writing)
Some campuses more impacted
CSU Mentor
No essay or letter of rec
23 campuses very diverse, explore what’s a good fit for you!
CSU Website

8. 4 Year Private/Out-of-State
Tons in California!
Occidental, University of Pacific, Point Loma, Pepperdine, Mount Saint Mary’s, University of San Francisco
Range in size, personality, programs, selectivity
Out of State Options
Western Undergraduate Exchange
Many have direct-entry programs
Non-impacted majors
Great opportunities!
Use CollegeXpress and the Supermatch in Naviance to help filter!

9. College Admissions Overview
Subject/A-G courses (rigor of courses)
Standardized tests
SAT or ACT
SAT Subjects
Extracurricular activities (job, volunteer work, community service, school related activities, internships)
Essay or personal statement
Interview and/or portfolio or audition
Recommendation letters
= “holistic” review of application *except Cal States

10. A-G Coursework (a) History/Social Science: 2 years (3 years for BHHS)
(b) English: 4 years
(c) Math: 3 years (4 years recommended)
(d) Lab Science: 2 years (3-4 years recommended)
(e) Language other than English: 2 years of same language (3-4 years recommended)
(f) Visual and Performing Arts: 1 year of same genre
(g) College prep elective: 1 year
= 15 units (averages are much higher!)

11. So Many Different Types of Schools!
Private or public (refers to funding source)
Liberal arts colleges or research university
Size
Location
Selectivity
Specialty: academic, gender, religion, culture
Services: learning differences, transportation, special housing, dietary restrictions
Raw-raw!
Start visiting colleges and reflect on your likes, dislikes, values, wishlist, etc.

12. Just a few examples Warren Wilson College Drexel University
Education, work and service. Small liberal arts, Asheville, NC. Sustainability, creative writing and social service
Drexel University
Co-op program and research, downtown Philly, (Bio-medical engineering, business, international relations, etc.)
University of Alabama
Business, engineering and hospitality (non-impacted)
Ithaca College
Small teacher-student ratio, over 6,000 students, New York, communications, journalism, 67% acceptance

13. Just a few examples (cont.)
Sarah Lawrence
New York, small, No core curriculum, tailored towards the student, liberal arts
Arizona State University and Ohio State University
Big state schools with strong honors programs
University of Pacific
Conservatory of music within University, school of law, dentistry, strong business, 65% acceptance rate, Stockton, CA

14. International Universities
Affordable
Transferrable
Accessible
UCAS
Guide to International Universities
University of St. Andrew’s, Kings College London, University of Edinburgh, American University, Paris, Macquarie, University College Dublin

15. Institute/Specialized
Otis College of Art & Design
Cal Arts
Culinary Institutes
Hospitality Management & Tourism
Business
Will vary in cost, accreditation, programs and admissions
Tour to get a feel!

16. College Admissions Testing
Took the PSAT as a Sophomore
Will take again as a Junior
Take a practice SAT/ACT again in Junior year
Decide which exam to take in the Junior Year - SAT or ACT
Take official exams Junior - Senior year
Create a consistent testing plan (3-5 months before official test date)
Students typically take the SAT or ACT 2 - no more than 3 times, both exams accepted, depending on your testing abilities you may start earlier or take your time.
Best prep NOW as a Sophomore?
Do well in your classes! And read!
SAT Subject Exams

17. What Sophomores Can be Doing Now? Explore
Naviance Family Connection (more on this later)
Take interest and personality inventories (Naviance)
Take a class that interests you
Career Tech Ed, Pathways
Volunteer in a field you find interesting
Find an internship or a job in a career you want to learn more about (great way to spend your summer!)
Reflect on your extracurricular commitments
Get to know different types of colleges

18. When Considering Extracurriculars...
Remember…
Quality over quantity
Take LEADERSHIP roles
Plan summer activities wisely- do SOMETHING
You don’t have to cure cancer to be admitted to college! (But it definitely doesn’t hurt.)
Start your resume now

19. Naviance Log into Naviance
= click on College Center and Naviance
Username: 5 digit ID#
Password: student
Do What You Are
Click on the “About Me” tab, click on “Do What You Are” and begin
You have 15 minutes
After the survey click on “View Full Report” and explore!

21. Resources College Monday Workshops
Evening events
January 23, 2018, PSAT Results & College Admissions
May 2018 Mock Admissions Case Study
Online
Naviance
School website (bhhs.bhusd.org - College Center)
Bigfuture.collegeboard.org
Facebook – Beverly Hills HS College Center
College Monday Workshops
College Representative Visits (attend in the Fall!)
Kahn Academy
Keep a resume
You can do one in Naviance ☺
Visit colleges
SO VALUABLE!

22. Q&A