1. Welcome
Class
of 2020
SENIORS!!!

3. Counseling Support Staff

4. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
225 Credits
1.51 Minimum GPA

5. A-G REQUIREMENTS Grade of C or better
Requirements for private universities and colleges
All D’s need to be made up by Senior Year
Great preparation for community college
AP / Honors classes
Applications cost $65-$85 each
Fee Waivers available for applications

6. ORDERING TRANSCRIPTS:
RMHS uses Parchment program for Transcripts
Students will need to set up an account and send Official Transcripts when you apply to a college and again at the end of your Senior Year
Parchment Transcript Tutorial Video below
This slide is an example of SPGP I.B.8. The tutorial teaches students how to obtain their own transcripts, as well as how our school processes Transcript Requests.

7. Training & Internships
AFTER HIGH SCHOOL
Community College
Job / Career
Military
Training & Internships
Vocational Technical
School
University

8. PUBLIC UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE
Bachelors degrees (B.A.) (B.S.)
State universities
Supported by state tax money
Lower tuition for state residents
Large student body (10,000-25,000 students)

9. 23 California State Universities
California Polytechnic University, Pomona
California State University, Northridge
California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo
California State University, Sacramento
California State University, San Bernardino
California State University, Bakersfield
California State University, San Marcos
California State University, Channel Islands
California State University, Stanislaus
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Chico State University
California State University, East Bay
Fresno State University
Humboldt State University
California State University, Fullerton
Maritime Academy
California State University, Long Beach
San Diego State University
San Francisco State University
California State University, Los Angeles
San Jose State University
California State University, Monterey Bay
Sonoma State University

10. 9 UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA CAMPUSES
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Davis
University of California, Los Angeles
University of California, Merced
University of California, Riverside
University of California, San Diego
University of California, Santa Barbara
University of California, Santa Cruz
University of Irvine

11. PRIVATE UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE
Bachelors degrees (B.A.) (B.S.)
More flexible admission criteria
Unique financial aid possibilities
Smaller class size
Deadlines vary by school
Check College websites so you don’t miss any deadlines!!!

12. SELECTING A COLLEGE & CAREER:
Make an appt. with Mrs. Henderson in the Career Center to help you identify career interests, explore majors & colleges, etc.
Go to College Fairs & College Tours – in person or virtual – Valley College & Career Fair – October 3, (Agua Caliente).
Talk to admissions counselors, school counselors, parents, former grads
Consider majors offered, size of school, teacher to student ratio, cost, location, accommodations, etc.

13. COMMUNITY COLLEGE Associate degrees Associate of Arts (A.A.)
Associate of Science (A.S.)
Certificate programs
Affordable
Offer Transferrable Courses to Universities
Apply in Spring, 2019

14. VOCATIONAL / TECHNICAL/TRADE SCHOOLS
Dental Assistant
Massage Therapist
Computer Repair
Electrical Technician
Carpenter/Plumber
Financial aid available
Credits may NOT transfer

15. MILITARY Training for a job / career after service
College tuition assistance
May choose as a career
Recruiter visits school campus
ASVAB (TBA)

16. SENIOR CALENDAR/CHECKLIST
SEPTEMBER ~
Establish an appropriate account to communicate with colleges and FAFSA – free accounts available at
Create a College Application File Folder where you keep copies of all of your College Documents
Check the ASB, Counseling, & Career Center Pages weekly for important Graduation Information & updates. “Like” Rancho Mirage High School Counseling on Facebook.

17. COLLEGE ADMISSIONS TESTS
SATs & ACTs- Must register by Nov. and must take by Dec
Accepted at all colleges & universities.
Study guides available & Khan Academy
May be no-cost if you qualify for a fee-waiver.
You must have submitted your Nutritional letter to Ms. Patty
(in front of Ms. Ballard’s Office) for the Fee Waiver. See your
counselor for a fee waiver if eligible.

18. EARLY DECISION & EARLY ACTION
Apply to colleges of your choice by deadlines & select Early Decision or Early Action on your application.
Early Decision Rules:
Only commit to ONE school when choosing Early Decision, usually this is your 1st Choice College
If you commit to Early Decision with a school, you must attend that school
You will know, usually before the end of the Fall semester if you are admitted to your Early Decision school choice

19. OCTOBER
Oct. 4th- Quarter 1 Ends (Q1 Edgenuity classes need to be completed)
Oct. 8th- (Mandatory) Attend RMHS UC/CSU & FAFSA Info 6:30p.m. in the HGPAC (English) or Room 402 (Spanish)
Oct. 9th- Create your FSA I.D. through social studies classes
Oct. 9th - Parents/guardians should all have personal addresses created by this date & an FSA I.D. # of their own
Oct. 10th – Create California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI) through ELA classes
CSU application submission October 1 – November 30,
~ No essays in application
Common Application – submission deadlines vary
~ Essays & Teacher and/or Counselor Recommendation Letter

20. COLLEGE & CAREER KICK-OFF DAY 4 SENIORS
OCTOBER 16, 2019
FAFSA/DREAM ACT WORKSHOP- Please bring your FAFSA or DREAM ACT worksheet to school already completely filled out on October 16th!!!

21. HOW DO I PAY FOR COLLEGE...?? Federal Aid State / School Aid
FAFSA closes on March 2nd (Come prepared on October 16th w/Paperwork to complete FAFSA & DREAM ACT App!!!!)
Grants & Scholarships
Work Study – (School Bookstore, RA, TA)
Loans
State / School Aid
Cal-Grant – provides aid to California undergraduates, vocational training students, etc. Eligibility: U.S. Citizen or an eligible non-citizen; CA Resident; Attend a CA College

22. NOVEMBER
UC application submission November 1–30, ~ Four personal insight questions required in application (available now on website).
Nov. 1, 2019 WebGrant Account Presentations thru Social Studies classrooms
Nov. 7th - UC Application workshop (Media Center Computer Lab) *Per Invite
Submit CSU and UC Applications no later than November 30th!!! (Submit Early)
Common Application submission deadlines vary so be checking college websites for dates

23. DECEMBER ~
Sign-up for the ASVAB in the Career Center if you are interested in joining the Military.
The week of Dec. 2nd, meet with your counselor if you are interested in going on a Shortened Day second semester (must meet requirements)
Dec. 6thth- Submit RMHS Local Scholarship personal essay to Ms. Henderson in the Career Center.
Dec. 17th -20th - Semester 1 Final Exams- Finish Strong!!
Dec. 20th - Semester 1 Ends!

24. GRADUATION DAY: Wednesday, June 3, 2020
APRIL
You should be notified about acceptance by this date
When you choose a 4-year college, you will need to pay a non-refundable admissions deposit to hold your place in the Freshman class.
Be sure to follow through with Community College steps for enrollment
MAY
May 1st: Notify your College of Acceptance & submit your Deposit by this date
Notify your RMHS Counselor of what College you will be attending
May 18th: Attend RMHS Senior Scholarships Awards Night (Invite Only) @ 6:00p.m. in the HGPAC
May 27th: Last day for Seniors!
GRADUATION DAY: Wednesday, June 3, 2020

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26. “Make Improvements, not excuses. Seek respect, not attention.” – Roy T. Bennett
Thank you Class of 2020!