1. A-G and Beyond Staying College Ready and College Bound
Heather Brown
College Counseling Coordinator

2. Why go to College ?

3. You go to college to develop your mind

4. You go to college to meet interesting people

5. Go to college to make new friends and learn about other cultures

7. Unemployment rate and earnings by educational attainment, 2013
Economically Viable
Unemployment rate and earnings by educational attainment, 2013
Education Pays!
From the US Department of Labor Statistics

8. Your university education and high school diploma are brought to you by…
The letters A through G!

9. High School Graduation
A Social Science/History - 30 credits -3 years
B English 40 credits --4 years
C Math - 20 credits -3 years
D Lab Science -20 credits -2 years
1 year of Biological Science- 1 year of Physical Science
E Foreign Language 10 credits -2 years
F Visual/Performing Arts – 10 credits -1 year-In the same discipline
G Elective 10 credits - 1year – More of the above beyond introductory level
PE- 10 Credits - 2 years
Heath – 5 credits - 1 semester
Service Learning and a Career Pathway

10. Moving through high school...
Credits for promotion:
D, C, B, A= 5 credits
Grade credits
Grade credits
Grade credits
To graduate you need 210 credits as well as
passing required classes.
High school grade levels are based on credit not year!

11. The Chicago Study
With 50 Credits and no Fails in the 9th grade a student has and 80% chance of graduating on time.
“Identifying Potential Dropouts. Key lessons for building and early warning. Data systems”, Achieve, Inc.

12. Grade requirements High School 4-year College Grades must be “D”
Grades must be “C”
or higher to be eligible.
High School
Grades must be “D”
or higher to pass and earn credit.

13. High School Classes Taken in Middle School
High School Math
Foreign Language
Posted on High School Transcripts
Included on college applications and college GPA
Can be used for high school graduation

14. Sample High School Transcript

15. Grade Point Average ( GPA)
LAUSD Weighted GPA 5 point scale
A = 4 points AP classes add .025
B = 3 points points per semester.
C = 2 points
D = 1 point
F = 0 points
Total points divided by amount of classes
taken.

16. College level course taught in high school
Curriculum approved by the Collegeboard
Students can start as early as the 9th grade
Each year AP exams are given in May
Student who pass with a 3, 4 or 5 can get college credit and/or accelerate college matriculation.

17. The AP program is your best tool to get the students college ready!
“…students who took AP courses as well as AP exams did better in college and had higher graduation rates than did students with no AP…even students who earned a failing grade of 2 on the AP exam did better in college as well.”
Hargrove, L., Godin, D.,& Dodd, RB. ( 2008). College outcomes comparisons by AP and non-AP high
school experiences ( College Board Research Report No ) New York: College Board.
“ AP or other advanced courses are often a de facto admission requirement to selective universities, with many universities giving added weight to students who take AP courses or receive a passing score on an AP exam”
Howard, Tyrone, et al. Expanding College Access for Urban Youth. New York: Teachers College Press, 2016

18. Students need to be not only college ready but college competitive!
UCLA ,121 applicants
10,406 California Residents Admitted
18% Admit rate
Honors ( Including AP) Courses included in the totals below are taken in grades 10–12, and are counted by semester, which means a year-long high school honors course would count as two. A single-semester course would count as one.
Honors
AP Courses
% of all
Applicants
Admit
Rate
Admits
Enrolled
12 & above
30%
36%
59%
45%
10-20
48%
14%
47%
Below 10
22% 4% 5% 7%

19. The 9th grade class schedule.
1.Honors/SAS English
2. Honors/SAS Math
3. Honors/SAS Biology
4. Honors/SAS or AP Social Science
5. PE- Mandatory- Fitness Gram in Spring
6. Foreign Language or AP G Elective
Ex. AP Psychology
AP Computer Science
or Art, Preforming Art or Leadership

20. College Admission Requirements
A- History - 2 years B- English 4 years C- Math - 3 years- 4 years recommended D- Lab Science - 2 years- 3-4 years recommended E- Foreign Language -2 years- 3 years recommended F- Visual/Performing Arts – In the same discipline- 1 year G - Electives - 1 year- More of the above beyond introductory level ! Must pass with a C or better. Minimum GPA 2.0 SAT/ACT college entrance exam scores required

21. California College Systems
University of California ( UC)
California State University ( CSU)
Community College
There are 4 system of higher education in California. Give examples of each.
Private Colleges and Universities

22. Four California College Systems

23. California State University (CSU)
23 campuses
Min 2.0 CSU GPA to apply
GPA definitions
Meet eligibility index
All A-G requirements completed with a C or better
SAT or ACT
Considerations:
Priority given to local vs. non-local residents
CSUDH, CSULA, CSUN
Impacted vs. non-impacted CSUs &
More information on CSU system, including average cost
Fee waiver allows students to apply for up to four schools, otherwise $55 per school

24. University of California System
UC Facts:
10 Campuses- 9 open to Freshmen
UC San Francisco is only for graduate degrees
Minimum GPA to apply is 3.0
All A-G requirements need to be completed with a C or better
SAT or ACT Required
6 of the 10 UC’s rank in the nation’s top 100 colleges
Review materials from the slide

25. https://www.aiccu.edu/ Independent Colleges Facts:
Over 76 institutions located in CA
Independent universities are privately funded institutions that operate by their own standards.
Admission varies by school. Students should check the individual institution websites for requirements and deadlines.
Many private universities affiliate themselves to certain religions or traditions.
Assoc of Independent CA Colleges & Universities
Review slide - emphasize checking deadlines on individual websites including scholarship/financial aid consideration dates. If a student is applying, they should let their recommender know of deadlines to submit and follow through with recommender.

26. Suggested College Entrance Testing Schedule...

27. What matters most to selective colleges
Rigor of curriculum and grades
Class rank
Intellectual curiosity
Extra curricular activities
Community service
Developing a passion / talent
Leadership
Personal character
Obstacles overcome
Test Scores
Unique qualities

28. Extracurricular Activities
Clubs
Athletics
Yearbook
Journalism
Leadership
Class Officers
After School Programs
Plays and Productions

29. The Secret
Give students a safe and enriched place to be the best version of their best self.
Let them explore their diverse talents and interests.
Selective colleges are looking for unique self who can effectively communicate their ideas and apply their knowledge.
It is not about perfection but self-actulization

30. Concurrent and Dual Enrollment
College classes taken during middle school and high school
Either on college campuses or high school campuses
Can be added to high school transcripts
Can be added to high school weighted GPA

31. Enrolling into a College Class
Students apply online to the college of their choice and obtain a college ID number.
Students turn in to the college admission office a K-12 Concurrent enrollment form, the supplemental application for students K-12 signed by a school official and a parent and course registration form.
There is are is not tuition or fees
Students are responsible for books and supplies
Student need to fill out a college application online to the campus offer the Dual enrollment, Concurrent enrollment or AB288 class and receive a college ID number. LACCD call them “88” numbers. They need to submit their ID number as well as the K-12 form sign by both a school official and a parent to the college admissions office. They also must fill out a college course add card.

32. LACCD K-12 Concurrent Enrollment Form
Review the LACCD K-12 form handout and link to the form online

33. Naviance-Middle School 2018-19
College lists
Quick Links to recommended activities
District Links

34. The College Board Big Future
Start your account now!
Go to

35. What you can do as a parent!
• Know your students program and classes
• Know your students counselor
• Be aware of teacher conferences and meetings
• See a report card once a month!
• Know when your student has exams
Check with teachers and counselors
before making appointments and going
on vacation!
Request AP classes
Request the PSAT

36. Choose your high school wisely!
Be informed about your high school choice
Trust what you see not what you hear!
Charters are not always better
There is no one best school.
Ask about class size, graduation rates, state testing data and GATE programs
It is not about friends!
Meet with a counselor before school starts
to plan your child’s schedule !
Make sure to continue your child's gifted education !
Consider a Gifted Magnet or SAS!

37. Where to get more information...

38. Reach out! Heather Brown College Counseling Coordinator