1. Fall Senior Parent Night
Class of 2020
Intro of Counselors and overview of evening
Fall Senior Parent Night

2. Senior Counselors A-E Angelica Haro F-L Korrie Gallardo M-Ro
Vanessa Russell
Ru-Z
Laura Rheault
New counseling breakdown

5. Be on track to graduate June 2, 2020 @ 8:00 pm
Subject
Credits
English 40
Math 30
Alg 1, Geom, 3rd Math
Science
Life, Physical, 3rd Science
History
World Hist, US Hist, Gov/Econ PE 20
Art/World Lang 10
Electives 70
TOTAL CREDITS: 230

6. If you need to recover credits
Online classes 1st-6th period at BHS
Online classes 7th period at BHS
Fresno Adult School evening classes *counselors will meet with students who and create a credit recovery plan if needed
7th period will start in a few weeks for credit recovery

7. College Options Community College California State University (CSU)
University of California (UC)
Private or Out of State Universities/Colleges
Multiple options after high school.

8. CaliforniaColleges.edu
FUSD will be using California Colleges to launch all CSU, UC, Community College apps and Financial Aid.
Students create accounts and can monitor and manage all application in one place.
Student courses and grades are automatically populated on applications to help save time and reduce errors.
Students can do college and career exploration and searches.
Financial aid and scholarship information is also available
Students need to create linked account to FUSD, counselors will walk them through this process in September.

9. Community College
2 years then transfer to a 4 year or have as a backup plan. Also offer Voc Training and certificate programs.
Fresno City, Clovis, Reedley and Madera are all 1 application
Several steps to fully matriculate, the sooner you complete the better!
Bullard High workshop Sept 17-19
Fresno City College, Clovis, Reedley and Madera are all under the umbrella of SCCCD. One application for all, they will come to Bullard to do all the matriculation steps with the students. We encourage all students to do an application whether it is their first choice or a backup plan.

10. FCC/Clovis Honors Program
Need a 3.5 GPA & SAT/ACT to apply
Fresno City College application due Dec.
Clovis Community College application due Feb.
Honors program includes priority registration, accelerated curriculum, special transfer counseling, and recognition on transcripts
Honors 3.5 of higher, SAT/ACT score and need letter of recommendation. This is a separate application due Dec 1 for FCC and Feb 2 for Clovis Community. please don’t wait until the last minute to ask for a letter of recommendation.

11. Central Valley Promise
Priority registration, counseling services and tuition reduction
Requirements:
-A-G on track
-2.7+ gpa
-File FAFSA by March 2
Sign up with Community College Reps at advising in the Spring

12. Vocational Training
Vocational Training programs are available at Public and Private Community Colleges.
Fresno City College has over vocational and academic programs where students can earn an Associates degree or certificate, allowing them to enter the workforce.
Another option for students who want to get training, earn a license or certificate in a specific field. Over 100 programs to choose from. An example is Mechanics, Dental Hygenisit, Paralegal, Electrician, Computer Tech, etc…

13. Steps to Apply to FCC Step 1: Apply Online (opens September)
Step 2: Activate SCCCD and Web Advisor -check personal for FCCID# & directions
Step 3: Online Orientation (opens December 2) – determines registration date.
Step 4: Advising (March 3-4)
Step 5: Registration CVP March 25-26, General Registration April 28-30
Additional steps will be added in the Spring. BHS will share info as it becomes available.

14. 4 Year Colleges/Universities
California State University (CSU)
University of California (UC)
Independent/Private & Out of State Colleges

15. Must have a ‘C’ or better in each course
A-G Requirements
A - History/Social Science- 2 years required
2 Years of history/social science, including 1 year of World History, Cultures of Geography; and 1 year of U.S. History or ½ year of U.S. History and ½ year of American Gov’t/Civics
B - English –4 years required
4 years of college preparatory English. Students may only use 1 year of ELD
C - Mathematics- 3 years required, 4 years recommended
3 years of college preparatory mathematics that include the topics covered in Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II.
D - Laboratory Science- 2 years required, 3 years recommended.
2 years lab science, including at least 2 of the 3 foundational subjects of Biology, Chemistry and Physics
E - Language other than English – 2 years required, 3 recommended
2 years of the same language other than English
F Visual and Performing Arts– 1 year required
1 yearlong approved arts course from a single VPA discipline: dance, drama/theater, music or visual art
G College Preparatory Electives– 1 year required
1 year (two semesters), in addition those required in “A-F” above.
Must have a ‘C’ or better in each course
College Entrance Requirements

16. CSU Admissions Requirements
23 Campuses
Take the SAT or ACT
Apply online by deadline: November 30, (Application opens October 1)
Application Fee: $70 or fee waiver based on family income, waiver imbedded in csu apply application
no letters of recommendation and no personal statement are accepted
CSU requires students to meet the a-g requirements and take the SAT or ACT regardless of your gpa. Students apply online and do not do essays or letters of recommendation. Counselors will be leading college application workshops throughout the Fall to assist students. Please have them contact their counselor if they need additional help.

17. UC Entrance Requirements
9 Campuses
Applicants must earn a minimum 3.0 GPA in A-G classes
SAT and/or ACT (SAT Subject for some majors/campuses)
Application Fee $70 or fee waiver based on family income entered on application
Deadline November 30, 2019
Application requires completion of personal insight questions
No letters of recommendation accepted
The UC application is currently open but students cannot submit until Nov 1. The deadline is November 30, no late application will be accepted. Students need to complete the personal insight questions and we will be offering assistance throughout the Fall application workshops. Students cannot subit any letters of recommendation to the UCs

18. Private Universities/Colleges
77 Private Universities/Colleges in CA
Vary in size, prestige, and cost
Accept High School Graduates and Community College Transfers
Typically requires letters of recommendation (counselor and teacher) & SAT/ACT

19. College Application Support
CSU Admission Rep on campus Wednesdays in Career Center CSU Apply workshops Oct 16 at Bullard Ongoing college application support in counseling dept. UC and Private Essay support available at BHS throughout the semester CSU Apply application can be tricky, we highly recommend students have counselor check application before submitting to avoid common errors.

20. Applying to college Social Security number if applicable
Unofficial transcript
ACT/SAT/AP scores- 4 year only
Parent citizenship status
Student citizenship status
Payment method- 4 year only
Parent income
It is important that students have all this information before they come to the application workshops. They cannot submit an application without it. If you can assit your student in collecting their SS#, the school does not have this on file and we do not keep this information for them.

21. Letters of Recommendation
Only required for Private Colleges, Honors Programs and possibly scholarships
Fill out letter of rec request form (avail. In counseling office) and submit to counselor at least 2 weeks in advance
If using common app or online recommendation make sure you enter counselor’s/teacher’s correctly then check with them to make sure they got it.

22. Passwords & Deadlines
Students need to keep track of passwords They need a password for applications, portals financial aid, FSA ID, and other accounts
Students should check their account and college portals regularly
Don’t miss deadlines. Colleges are very competitive and this may impact admissions status.
Don’t wait until the last minute.

23. Upcoming SAT & ACT Registration Dates
ACT Dates
Test Date
Deadline
October 26
September 20
December 14
November 8
SAT Dates
Test Date
Deadline
October 5
September 6
November 2
October 3
December 7
November 8
All seniors were given the opportunity to take the SAT during the Spring. If your student wants to retake the test or didn’t take it yet they need to check the deadline of the schools they are applying to. It is generally in December. Some UCs will also ask students to take subject exams depending on the school and major. Students can sign up to test online.

24. Paying for College FAFSA application opens on October 1
FAFSA Priority Deadline is March 2
Student & Parent needs FSA ID
FSA ID evening assistance Sept. 3
FAFSA Evening assistance Oct 6pm BHS
FAFSA Student Workshops Oct during PSAT
Paying for college can be stressful. We highly encourage you to have you student fill out a FAFSA (Free Application for Student Aid) even if you don’t think you will qualify for a Cal Grant. Many scholarships and other college programs will require students to have a FAFSA on file and your student can qualify for low interest loans. If you have an emergency or someone loses a job your student will need one on file to get assistance. What we need parents to know is, first, you and your student should sign up for a FSA ID. This is how you electronically sign your FAFSA. Second, students need to have their Social Security number, we do not have it on file. Third, you should attend our FAFSA info night and Cash 4 College night if you need information or assistance with the FAFSA. Students should also be signed up for scholarship searches online and be checking bhsguidance.com for other scholarships we receive for posting.

25. NCAA for College Athletes
Visit
If you think your student is college eligible to play a sport they should be registered with the NCAA now. Please have them see their counselor for support.

26. Military Students should take the ASVAB
See Mr. Madden in the Career Center for more information

27. Campus Culture
Heather Sanders

28. Have a great senior year
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