1. LIFE AFTER GRANADA “WHAT’S YOUR PLAN?”
GHS Counselors
Ms. Langbehn: A-E
Mr. Johnston: F-L
Ms. Therrien: M-Rn
Ms. Castorena:Ro-Z

2. It pays to continue learning!

4. HIGH SCHOOL 4 YR Bachelor’s Program
Doctorate Degree (2-3 years after Masters)
Masters Degree (2-3 years after Bach.) 4
yrs
4 YR
Bachelor’s
Program 2
yrs
Bachelors
Degree 4
yrs
Associate’s Degree
Certification
Transfer
Program 2
yrs
2 yrs
HIGH SCHOOL

5. Different Pathways and Schools
Work
Military
Apprenticeships: “Earn while you learn”
Electrician, plumber, HVAC, cosmetology
Learn more about apprenticeships in this link
Find apprenticeships in CA in this link
Trade School/Vocational School:
more classroom-based than apprenticeship, usually higher cost
e.g. Wyotech, Carrington, Academy of Art, FIDM, Paul Mitchell
College
2-year
4-year

6. CALIFORNIA’S DIVERSE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM

7. Community Colleges Open admissions
Less expensive for general ed classes
Smaller class sizes
Associate’s Degree/Certificate Programs
Doesn’t require SAT/ACT
Easier to get in to CSU or UC as junior transfer
Transfer options with UCs, CSUs, private, out-of-state
Not the typical “college experience”

8. Transferring to a 4-Year
Recommend following 4-year college reqs in high school
Consider taking math in 12th grade
Must have at least 60 units (combination of GE and some lower division major courses)
Out-of-state universities often require fewer units to transfer
Follow IGETC for general ed
Apply as a community college sophomore
Colleges look only at CC grades
University diploma is the same, does not mention CC
Start taking classes now through concurrent enrollment
Talk to your counselor about application process

9. Tracking your progress…

10. Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG)
UC DAVIS
UC IRVINE
UC MERCED
UC RIVERSIDE
UC SANTA CRUZ
UC SANTA BARBARA
Contract between UC, Comm College, and student that offers guaranteed transfer by completing
60 credits (GE and lower major)
Earn at least 2.4 G.P.A.
UC IRVINE: 3.4
UC DAVIS, UCSB: 3.2
UCSC: 3.0
UC MERCED: 2.8
UC TAG Website

11. Transferring to CSU Campuses
AA-T/AS-T for CSU
Completing A.A. degree can guarantee you transfer to CSU and/or priority for transfer to a high-demand CSU campus
60 units of transferable credit
At least 2.0 G.P.A
Impacted CSU’s require higher GPA = 2.7 or higher
AA-T/AS-T Website
AA-T/AS-T CSU Campus Search Tool

12. California State University California State University
23 campuses, generally easier to get in than UC
2.0 min GPA
Tuition/fees approx. $6,000/yr
Smaller classes
Bachelors/Masters
Typical “college experience”

13. California State University
Impacted Campuses
Cal Poly, San Diego
Fullerton, Long Beach
San Jose, Fresno
If applying only to impacted programs, you should
consider also applying to non-impacted CSU’s and other
more accessible universities (e.g. out-of-state)
Impacted Programs
Nursing
Varies by campus
CSU Impaction Chart by Major and Campus
CSU Impaction Website and Search Tool

15. Applying from High School
Application opens August 1st
Can submit starting Oct. 1 for CSU, Nov. 1 for UC, deadline Nov. 30 for CSU and UC
Don’t rush to submit, no priority given for submitting before Nov. 30
We are here to help:
Attend Senior Information Night in Sept.
College App Workshops every Weds. in Oct./Nov.
Personal Insight/Essay Workshop in Oct.

16. Tips ENJOY YOUR SUMMER! If you want to start college apps:
Come up with ideas for responding to UC Personal Insight Questions and/or private university essays: Link to UC
Work on your resume or “brag sheet”: Link to Brag Sheet
Create your MY UC Account, get familiar with the application, fill in personal information

17. A-G Requirements: A. History/ Social Science 2 yrs B. English 4 yrs
C. Mathematics 3 yrs / 4
D. Lab Science 2 yrs / 3
E. Foreign Language 2 yrs / 3
F. Visual/Performing Arts 1 yr
G. College Prep Elective 1 yr
All courses must earn a “C-” or above
UC only: 11 of the 15 must be completed by end of Jr. year

18. How to Calculate GPA Sophomore and Junior year
Weighted grades for Honors in Junior year only
Weighted grades for all AP classes
Only A-G classes used

19. How do I start? Overgrad!
College and Career Planning tool now being used by GHS: FREE!
Accept invitation through “lvjusd”
Click “Sign in with Google”
Username: LVJUSD
Password: Student ID#

20. Overgrad: Basics Input courses, grades, GPA Search colleges, majors
Determine “Likely, Match, and Reach” schools
Take career survey

21. Santa Cruz, Merced, Riverside
Berkeley
UCLA
Cal Poly, San Diego Long Beach
San Diego, Davis,
Irvine, Santa Barbara
Santa Cruz, Merced, Riverside
Fullerton, Pomona, Northridge, Fresno
San Jose Monterey Bay San Marcos
Maritime Los Angeles San Francisco
Chico Stanislaus Sonoma East Bay Humboldt San Bernandino Bakersfield Sacramento Dominguez Hills Channel Islands

22. Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
Program of 150 member schools in Western U.S. States
Recipients can receive reduced tuition
Criteria can include G.P.A., test scores
Check-off “WUE” box on college
application, or contact school
about how to apply for WUE.
Check list of member schools
and criteria on WUE website:

23. SAT vs. ACT Reading, Math, Writing
Website
Website
Reading, Math, Writing
No penalty for guessing
Basic fee: $47.50
Writing essay: optional ($17)
Writing essay: 25 min.
Perfect Score: 1600
-Science, Math, Reading, English - No penalty for guessing - Basic fee: $ Writing essay: optional ($16.50) - Writing Essay: 30 min. - Perfect score: 36

24. SAT/ACT Practice Test @ GHS
Take either an SAT or ACT practice test
Friday, March 8th at GHS- 8:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
$25 to register by March 1st
Sign up in Student Services in main office or GHS webstore
See Ms. Watson in Counseling and Career Center for more information

25. College Calendar Oct.-Nov. Applications online
Nov Applications DUE!
Jan.- Mar Financial Aid
Feb Apply to Las Positas
Mar. 2nd FAFSA due!
Mar-April Letters/Financial offers arrive
May 1 Decisions made
May-June Placement tests

26. Resources

27. Junior To Do List
Sign-up for GHS CCC Remind for alerts: go to link rmd.at/gehg64 or text to 81010
Junior Meeting w/ your counselor
College Planning GHS: Weds., April 24th at 6:30
Register for early fall SAT/ACT
Explore Careers and Colleges using “Overgrad”
Work on G.P.A.
Visit colleges this summer
Tri-Valley College /Career Fair, Mid-Oct
**Meet with your counselor if you want to play college sports!!! NCAA Eligibility