1. Torrey Pines High School 11th Grade Presentation Class of 2008

2. Our Goal… *Discuss TPHS Graduation Requirements *Explore Post High School Options *Explain the Letter of Recommendation *Discuss Testing Information & Dates *Explain Financial Aid and Scholarship Information *Career Exploration

3. Transcripts Check your transcripts for the following: - Correct Name, Address - Off campus classes - Credits - Grades - Courses taken in the correct year - Graduation Status - CSIS ID # = SSID # (UC System Only)

4. General High School Requirements Complete a minimum of 230 credits. Complete all course requirements. Pass the California High School Exit Exam in: – Language Arts – Mathematics Passing Algebra I is a state mandated graduation requirement.

5. Required High School Courses English: 4 years Science: 2 years (Biological, Physical) Mathematics: 3 years (must complete Alg 1) History: 3 years PE: 2 years Health: 1 semester Practical Art: 1 semester VPA: 1 year Electives: 7 classes needed

6. Summer School Courses at TPHS Some summer school courses are offered for repeat and acceleration through TPHS. – Information is available in March in the counseling office. Courses offered for acceleration have a limited space available. A lottery may be used to fill these spaces.

7. Off Campus Courses Students must receive approval from their counselor prior to taking a class off campus. – The off campus permission form must be signed by a parent and on record with the counselor. Students may also take courses at the local community colleges. Students may only take up to 30 credits off campus at other high schools or colleges. Language courses that are not offered at TPHS do not count toward the 30 credit maximum

8. STAR Testing April 24-27, 2007 Early Assessment Program (EAP) Optional portion of STAR exam Assesses students in Math and English for course placement at CSU campuses Students who voluntarily answer the English multiple choice questions must also complete a 45 min. essay in a separate booklet at a separate time. Highly recommended to participate

9. Why take the EAP test? Earn an exemption from the CSU required English and/or math placement exams. Identify additional preparation needed for college level courses. Adjust senior-year coursework to prepare for college-level courses.

10. Post High School Options Applied Technical Schools Military Community College Four-Year University

11. College/Career Exploration We encourage students to explore career and college options through a variety of ways. – Access Choices program by visiting www.bridges.com *You may get the username and password by emailing brennan.dean@sduhsd.net and only write "Password" in the subject line. Do not write anything in the message/ body of the email (case sensitive).

12. Community Colleges IGETC Program: Guarantees admission to specific UC campuses and CSU campuses TAG Program: Honors program guarantees admission to specific UC campuses

13. California State Universities (CSU) 23 campuses Applicants must meet the A-G subject requirements Apply online @ www.csumentor.edu Admission determined by eligibility index: SAT (V&M) + (800 x GPA*) = 2900 or above ( 10 x composite ACT score) + (200 x GPA*) = 694 or above * 10-12 GPA

14. University of California (UC) 9 campuses Visit: pathways.ucop.edu/doorways/list for a complete list of Torrey Pines High School UC approved courses Applicants must meet the A-G subject requirements Apply online @ www.universityofcalifornia.edu/applywww.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply Application determined by comprehensive review process CSIS ID # = SSID #

15. UC Eligibility Index Use the UC eligibility calculation form to determine if you are eligible for admission: www.universityofcalifornia.edu

16. UC/CSU Subject Requirements A: History/ Social Science: 2 years required B: English: 4 years required C: Math: 3 years required/ 4 yrs recommended D: Lab Science: 2 yrs required/ 3 recommended E: Foreign Language: 2 yrs required/ 3 yrs recommended F: Visual/ Performing Arts: 1 year required G: Electives: 1 year required

17. “D” Grades UC and CSU campuses consider a D grade in a required subject a Subject Omission. Students who have received a D grade in a required course need to repeat the course in order to be eligible to apply to a UC or CSU campus… HOWEVER…there are exceptions… Math World Languages *See your counselor for specific information*

18. Private/ Out of State College Options 1. Admission requirements vary by institution 2. Often use “committee” type admission process 3. Students should check with individual campuses to determine admission requirements & deadlines 4. Many campuses use the Common Application (Visit www.commonapp.org for more information) www.commonapp.org 5. Download TPHS letter of Recommendation packet (available at www.tphs.net)www.tphs.net

19. Letter of Recommendation Packet Purpose of Letter of Recommendation Only for private and out of state colleges & Universities- UC/ CSU do not accept letters of recommendation Available online at www.tphs.netwww.tphs.net

20. Committee Selection vs. Eligibility Index Committee Selection- Private/ Out of State Student applicants are reviewed in the context of their entire application. Extracurricular activities, leadership opportunities and community service play a significant role. Eligibility Index- CSU Campuses use a mathematical equation to determine eligibility, primarily based on GPA and test scores. Index will vary by campus. Comprehensive Review- UC Campuses review students based on specific criteria (varies by campus). Please visit individual UC campus website to read detailed information on each campuses’ comprehensive review process.

21. College Visits in Fall Do you want to meet college reps? If so, visit our counseling website to view scheduled rep visits starting in the fall. *Make an appointment with our counseling office secretary at least 2 days prior to the scheduled visit. (Max 6 visits per student)

22. College Admission Testing Requirements www.fairtest.org: great resource to view a list of colleges and universities that do not require a SAT or ACT exam for admission University of California: ●Require SAT reasoning or ACT (w/ writing) ●2 Subject exams in 2 different areas* California State Universities: ●Require SAT or ACT * Check specific program testing requirements- as some majors require certain subject tests

23. Test Registration SAT: www.collegeboard.com March 10 th (SAT I Only) May 5th June 2nd ACT: www.act.org April 14th June 9th Available 2007 test dates

24. College Athletes NCAA Clearinghouse: ●Ensure you are meeting the NCAA course requirements ●Don’t forget to register online @ www.ncaaclearinghouse.netwww.ncaaclearinghouse.net once you have completed Junior year. ●Make sure to send official transcript to NCAA, see registrar

25. Financial Aid / Scholarships All students should apply beginning January 2008 Visit www.fasfa.gov to download FASFA formwww.fasfa.gov More scholarship information on www.tphs.netwww.tphs.net CSS/ Profile: - Similar to FASFA - Certain private Universities use this form to determine financial aid eligibility

26. TPHS College & Career Center (CCC) The new and improved CCC is now open and located in room 401!!! Center Hours: Tuesday 7:30am-3:30pm Wednesday 11:00am-7:00pm Thursday 7:30am-3:30pm * Be sure to visit with our center advisor, Loveena Bhagwat for information regarding college and career

27. Upcoming Events… March 14, 2007 College Night- Learn about admission practices, writing the college essay, SAT’s, athletics and much more. May 31, 2007 Career Day- New format, industry professionals will be visiting classrooms, and will also be available at lunch for individual conversations.

28. The last day to drop a class… … without any record on your transcript is Tuesday, February 27 th, 2007 The last day to Withdraw from a class is Friday, May 4th, 2007 (a W will appear on your transcript)

29. Remember to contact your counselor for more information: Ms. Williams: A-CL Mr. Dean: Cm-Gu Mrs. Sanchez-Allwein: Gv-Ld (& ELL students) Ms. Gervasini: Le-Oh Mrs. Glassman: Oi-SL (& AVID students) Mr. Gonzalez: Sm-Z Enjoy Your Junior Year!