1. POST-SECONDARY PLANNING (Life after ECFHS)

2. Counseling Office Ms. Ashwell Secretary
Ms. Stolarski Senior Records Clerk
Ms. Van Alfen Counselor (A-Gl)
Ms. Mackey Counselor (Go-N)
Mr. Ahlgren Counselor (O-Z)
Ms. Gauthier Counselor Special Projects

3. EC Transcript Review:
Check your transcript and graduation status frequently online through Q
Are you registered for the correct classes you need for graduation or for college admissions?
Determine your college eligibility
Subtract credits for repeated courses
Check for errors and make sure your address and phone number are correct

4. Graduation Requirements Total Credits Required 220
English 40 credits
Math credits (must pass Algebra 1 or IM 1)
Life Science 10 credits
Physical Science 10 credits
VAPA/World Lang./CTE 10 credits
PE credits
American Gov. / Econ. 5 credits each
US History 10 credits
World History 10 credits
Social Studies elective 5 credits
Health 5 credits

5. Transcript
Please note that the VAPA category also includes World Languages and CTE courses.

6. Grade Point Average Cum HS GPA- Unweighted= All classes ever taken
State GPA is used for Cal Grants only. It’s 9th, 10th & 11th without PE; Prep GPA is all A-G courses only
Grade Point Average
Cum HS GPA- Unweighted= All classes ever taken
Cum HS GPA Weighted=All extra points for honors classes (+ next to class)
State= Cal Grant GPA
Prep GPA= All A-G classes unweighted

7. Credit Recovery Co-Enrollment
Credit Recovery: 2nd & 7th periods, complete courses on line to make up credits.
El Sereno High School: Independent study, located in Fair Oaks.
Online Courses: Through fee-based providers. Must have counselor approval.

8. POST SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Career Technical Colleges—specialized training such as automotive, business, computer science, cosmetology, health care, and so on
Community College—AA degrees, Career Technical Certificates or Apprenticeship. Earn while you learn!
Community College transfer to CSU / UC programs
College / University—Baccalaureate degrees
Military / Armed Services—talk to a recruiter
Enter the workforce

9. College Admissions A-G Minimum Subject Requirements Complete Courses with C or higher grades
(A) 2 years of History / Social Science
(B) 4 years of English
(C) 3 years of mathematics (through IM 3)
(D) 2 years of science (must be lab-based science courses)
(E) 2 years of Language other than English (LOTE)
(F) 1 year of Visual or Performing Art (VAPA)
(G 1 year of College Prep Elective
For specific details review CSU-UC A-G Comparison Matrix

10. College Entrance Exams SAT/ACT
Exams must be completed by December of senior year for consideration at most colleges
SAT: November 3 test, deadline October 5; December 1 test, deadline November 2
ACT: October 27, deadline September 28; December 8, deadline November 2
Check each college website for their deadlines since they can vary
You must release your scores to the colleges where you are applying
CalPoly doesn’t guarantee application review if the test scores aren’t in by November

11. ACT vs. SAT What’s the difference?
Accepted Nationally
2 hours 55 minutes & 40 minute optional essay
Reading, English, Math and Science Tests
No penalty for wrong answers
Composite Score is 1-36
Writing scored 2-12
SAT
Accepted Nationally
3 hours & 50 minute optional essay
Reading, Math, and Writing & Language Tests
No penalty for wrong answers
Composite Score is
Writing scored in 3 dimensions - each scored 2-8

12. Researching Colleges on Naviance Go to EC Website, student tab, use Q log in & password
Find college matches
Investigate matched colleges that align with career aspirations and interests
Learn about the college decision process
Request info, enrollment, and city size, take online tours, look at majors, student activities, and financial aid
Determine your post-secondary
plan of action

13. Career Planning and College Major
Explore your career interests and aptitudes in Naviance
Take a Career Interest Survey and Personality Assessment
Research careers and college majors based on what you know about yourself
Then find out what education / training is required
Enroll or apply to a school / college program that offers you a major in your career field of interest

14. COLLEGE Applications
Visit each college website and make a master list of schools and deadlines
CSU Application filing period is October 1 through November 30, 2018
UC Application filing period November 1 through November 30, 2018
Students can begin working on their UC application now, but cannot file until 11/1/18

15. Explore the 23 California State Campuses on Cal State Apply:
calstate.edu/apply
Apply and Submit between
October 1- November 30: NO LETTER OF REC OR ESSAY
Input your high school courses or explore the transfer options: Make an account NOW to help you in the process.

16. Start Application to one of 9 UC Campuses NOW: You can hit submit between November 1-30.
ESSAY REQUIRED (Personal Insight Questions) Eight questions to choose from & you must respond to four. Responses limited to a max of 350 words.
NO LETTER OF
RECOMMENDATION

17. Private / Independent and Out-of-State College Applications
Most private / independent colleges use the online Common Application at
Many require a personal essay / statement
For the Common App: Choose from seven prompts & write a 650 word essay. Some colleges may also require supplemental questions.
You must check deadlines and requirements online
Letters of recommendation from your teachers, mentors, coaches and school counselor are usually required

18. Letter of Recommendation Requests
Ask politely – Your teachers, coaches, employer, mentor and school counselor. Often they will want a resume or Letter of Recommendation Worksheet (located on the EC website, under the counseling tab) completed first to help them write the letter.
Most applications are completed online. You will need your recommenders address, and must invite them through the online application to complete the letter of recommendation
Give them time -- Three to four weeks in advance is an appropriate amount of time
Thank them -- It is very important for them to know that you appreciate the work they have done for you .

19. Create an account for Common Application (Common App)
Create an account for Common Application (Common App). Deadlines vary widely for the over 600 universities. ESSAYS REQUIRED
YOU MUST SEE YOUR COUNSELOR 3-4 WEEKS PRIOR TO LETTER OF REC DEADLINE. Yes, Common App requires a letter of rec from counselors and teachers.It is called a School Report.

20. Understanding College App Deadlines
Regular Decision: No restrictions, can apply to multiple campuses by stated deadlines
UC/CSU Campuses
Rolling Admissions: Campuses review apps on an on-going basis
Early Decision: Binding commitment, can apply to only one campus, must go to that campus if admitted
Early Action: Apply early, find out early, make final decision on campus choice by May 1
Restrictive: Limits on applying to other schools
Non-Restrictive: No limits on applying to other schools

21. California Community Colleges
Apply February-March 2019 for priority admission
Some require assessment tests in math & English & some use a comprehensive assessment.
To transfer from a program to a CSU/UC, visit
Associate Degrees and Certificate programs

22. Apply to one of the CCC (California Community Colleges) through Los Rios:
American River
Consumnes River
Sac City
Folsom Lake
(Sierra College is through a different website)
No Essays, No Rec Letters, A-G’s not required but recommended, must have High School diploma OR be 18 years old
Los Rios Applications Open in Early February (Sierra can even apply now). There are 5 steps to Matriculation:
Apply
Online Orientation
Assessment Tests in Math and English Los Rios, Comprehensive assessment Sierra
Meet with a counselor to make an Educational Plan
Pay and Sign up for Classes

23. College Representatives at EC
College Reps: Many college reps visit EC throughout the fall. These are announced in the E-gram, school bulletin, Facebook (El Camino Fundamental High School PTSA) & Instagram (ECHS Connect).
Writing the Personal Statement Workshop: Private College Planning Counselor will give you tips to write the UC Personal Insight Questions and Personal Statement for the Common App and other colleges/universities
October 16, 2018 during 4th period.
Students must pre-sign up in the Counseling Office to attend these visitations.

24. Financial Aid
Students/parents can begin filing the FAFSA October 1, March 2,
Parents must use 2017 tax information
Parents will be able to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to automatically import tax information
Community Colleges offer California College Promise Grant, formerly the Board of Governors (BOG) tuition waiver program
Dream Act: Students who are undocumented should use this application instead of the FAFSA
Scholarship information available under the college tab on Naviance
Some private and out-of-state colleges require the CSS/Profile in addition to the FAFSA, which can be found on the College Board website
As you fill out your FAFSA you can refer to help text for every question, and during certain times of the day chat online with a customer service rep

25. Financial Aid Workshops
All SJUSD students and parents can get step by step help with their financial aid applications by attending a Cash for College Workshop
Encina High School, October 3,6:00 p.m.
San Juan High School, October 4, 6:00 p.m.
Del Campo High School, November 1, 6:00 p.m.
Other workshops in the Sacramento area can be found at

26. College Athletics
Students must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center online to be recruited for Division 1 and some Division 2 colleges
NCAA requirements are slightly different than A-G requirements!