1. 1 Senior Advising Class of 2015

2. 2 Senior Advising Overview  GOAL: All seniors will have a 5 th Year Plan  Resource Folder  How to Request a Letter of Recommendation  How to Request Official Transcripts  Ongoing Help and Support - Dates  Choosing Two Advising Workshops Monday, September 29, during 2 nd and 3 rd periods Monday, September 29, during 2 nd and 3 rd periods

3. 3 Resource Folder  Crossing the Stage: You must meet all requirements to walk in the Grad Ceremony. What percent of seniors graduate Roseville High? What percent of seniors graduate Roseville High?  Transcript Check  Credits  Subject Requirements  Exit Exam Academic Review Form  What classes do I have left to graduate?  What classes do I have left to complete “a-g” requirements?  How many total number of credits do I have left to complete? Important Dates Financial Aid Overview Sheet  How to Send Official SAT/ACT Scores  NCAA Eligibility Basics  Senior Survey  Questions:  What percent of seniors finish the a – g requirements?  What percent of seniors from RHS go on to attend a four year college?  Why do we have the difference?

4. Letter of Recommendations   When are they needed?   Private/independent universities   Scholarships   Internships   Employment   Steps to request a letter of recommendation   Go to www.rosevilletigers.org for templatewww.rosevilletigers.org   Complete template with background info   Give teachers, counselors, administrators at least two weeks notice   Make deadline clear   Thank you notes

5. Financial Aid/Scholarship Info  Who should apply? All students continuing their education All students continuing their education Career technical educationCareer technical education Community collegeCommunity college Private/Independent – Check Deadlines and Additional PaperworkPrivate/Independent – Check Deadlines and Additional Paperwork Out of StateOut of State UC/CSUUC/CSU FAFSA priority filing January 1, 2015 to March 2, 2015FAFSA priority filing January 1, 2015 to March 2, 2015 All families should complete FAFSA regardless of income All families should complete FAFSA regardless of income All students applying to Private Universities should complete Profile in additional to FAFSA – Check university websites All students applying to Private Universities should complete Profile in additional to FAFSA – Check university websites All seniors should check “scholarships for seniors” list weekly on website and in counseling center All seniors should check “scholarships for seniors” list weekly on website and in counseling center All seniors should participate in Local Scholarship Program All seniors should participate in Local Scholarship Program 5

6. Transcripts  How do I request an Official or Unofficial Transcript? Request form in office – Ms. Bumgarner’s desk Request form in office – Ms. Bumgarner’s desk Parent Signature Required – Under 18 Parent Signature Required – Under 18 $3 for each Transcript Requested $3 for each Transcript Requested Follow Directions on Form to Include #, envelopes, etc. Follow Directions on Form to Include #, envelopes, etc. Give Ms. Bumgarner one to two week prior notice Give Ms. Bumgarner one to two week prior notice 6

7. Monday, September 29, 2014 Advising Workshops 2 nd and 3 rd  Military Careers  Career and Technical Education Programs/Two Year Degree Programs  Community Colleges Transfer Programs  California State University (CSU)  University of California (UC)  Private Colleges/Universities/Common Application  Out of State Universities/WUE Information  School to Work Each workshop will be held twice: once during 2 nd period and again during 3 rd Before attending your workshops, please first check in with your 2 nd and 3 rd period teachers for attendance. 7

8. Advising Workshops  Military Careers Army Army Navy Navy Air Force Air Force Marines Marines Coast Guard Coast Guard Air National Guard Air National Guard Who should attend?  Interest in physical challenge  Serving your country  Hands on training  Travel  Mental/Emotional challenge  Looking for different learning environment  Would like help paying for four year college degree 8

9. Advising Workshops (cont)   Two Year Degree Programs/Career Technical Certificate Programs 100+ CA community colleges Sierra College Representative will present Application process and deadlines Important tips Who Should Attend? Students who are hands on learners Students who learn by doing Students who want to finish training within 12 months to 24 months of graduating from high school Students who want to make a “living wage” without a four year college degree

10. Advising Workshops (continued) Community Colleges / Transfer Programs First two years at Community College First two years at Community College Finish at university for a Bachelor’s Degree Finish at university for a Bachelor’s Degree Guaranteed Transfer Admission Agreements to … UC Davis, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara, UC Santa Cruz, University of the Pacific, San Francisco State, and more! Guaranteed Transfer Admission Agreements to … UC Davis, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara, UC Santa Cruz, University of the Pacific, San Francisco State, and more! How to apply and when How to apply and when Who should attend?  Students who want to spend two to three years more at home after high school  Students who don’t meet the four year college requirements during high school but have the desire and motivation to pursue a degree  Students who don’t get in to 1 st choice four year university  Financial savings 10

11. Advising Workshops (continued)  California State University (CSU)  Four year public university system in CA  23 campuses statewide  College admission test requirements  Application process and deadline  Important tips regarding admission process  Who should attend?  Students who have or will complete “a-g” requirements with a minimum of 2.0 g.p.a.  Students who are at least in the top 30% of graduating class  Students who have or plan to take SAT or ACT  Students who plan to attend fall 2015 11

12. Advising Workshops (cont)   University of California   Premier 4 year public university system in CA   9 campuses statewide   College admission test requirements   Application process and deadline   Important tips regarding admission process   Who should attend?   Students who have or will have completed the “a-g” requirements with a minimum of 3.0 gpa   Students who are at least in the top 12% of graduating class   Students who have or plan to take SAT or ACT + writing   Students who plan to enroll fall 2015

13. Advising Workshops (cont.)   Private/Independent   4 year universities with private funding   75 campuses statewide   College admission test requirements   Common application participants   Application process and deadline   Important tips regarding admission process   Who should attend?   Students who have or will complete “a-g” requirements with a minimum of 2.0 gpa   Students who have or plan to take SAT or ACT + writing   Students who have or plan to take SAT Subject Tests (some selective universities require) Go directly to university’s website

14. Workshops (cont)   Out of State/WUE   Four year public and private universities (Similar system to CA)   4,000+ universities in the US   WUE participants   Application process, how to organize deadlines   Varied requirements beyond “a-g”   Who should attend?   Students who have or will complete “a-g” requirements with a minimum of 2.0 gpa   Students who have or plan to take SAT or ACT

15. Workshops (cont)   School to Work   Resume writing   Interview skills   Living wage work   Guest speakers from community   Who should attend?   Students who do not want to continue with education or training after graduation at this time   Students who want more help in deciding what opportunities are out there

16. Additional College/Career Support  RHS Counseling page on RHS website  www.rosevilletigers.org www.rosevilletigers.org  Senior Parent Night – September 29, 2014  Financial Aid/Scholarship Night – December 15, 2014  After-School in RM 400 for College Application Help  2:30 – 4pm (see handout for dates)  “ Counselor Café” -Counseling staff will be available in Cafeteria for any  and all questions – Every Monday during lunch  Listen to the Bulletin for more help throughout the year! 16

17. 17 Senior Survey  Name, Phone and Email (write legibly)  Plan for after high school Career Goals Career Goals Education / Training Needed Education / Training Needed Schools and Programs You’re Applying To Schools and Programs You’re Applying To  Advising Workshops (indicate which two you will attend)