2.  Understanding the system  University Requirements  Determining eligibility  Testing  Financial Aid  Extra-curricular  Questions

3. Who Is My Counselor?  Mrs. Nguyen…………A - E Mrs. Paul………..F-L

4. Who Is My Counselor? Mrs. Stout………M- Re Mr. Galaz……. Rh-Z

5. 2 years at a university Major Requirements Graduation Requirements 4 years at a university General Education Major Requirements Major Preparation Graduation Requirements 4-YEAR DEGREE 2 years at a community college General Education Major Preparation Requirements for University Admission

7. How to Read Your Transcript

8.  New policy: Students are given a week to look through the Course Catalog and ask questions of parents, teachers, and counselors before making course decisions. Allocation decisions for the following year are based upon student requests.  Please understand that you will not be able to make changes to your schedule once this school year ends, unless it is a level change due to grades or summer school attendance.

9. (a) History 2 years -World History -American History / U.S. Government (b) English 4 years college prep (c) Mathematics 3 years required -Minimum: Algebra 2 (d) Science 2 years with lab. ( Biology, Chemistry, Physics) (e) Foreign Language 2 years same language (f) Visual / Performing Arts 1 year (g) Elective 1 year

10.  University of California (UC)  Upper 12½%  The California State University (CSU)  Upper 33 ⅓ %  The independent colleges and universities vary in terms of selectivity

11. Applications due Nov. 30 th

12. Minimum 3.0 GPA

13.  First look only at 10 th & 11 th grade  Put a line through all non-college prep classes  Example: Team Sports, CAD, Woodshop  Add up all of you’re A’s, B’s, C’s, etc.  Only use college prep courses  Also add up how many AP courses (include language honors and Genetics honors) to a max of 8.

15. California Resident Eligibility Index GPA ACT Composite Score SAT Total Score 3.0 No Minimum 2.814660 2.618820 2.422980 2.2261140 2.0301300

17.  Requirements:  Attended a San Marcos High School for 4 year s  Complete the “Are you on PACE” requirements  University minimum requirements also known as “a-g”  C or better in every class (at least a 2.0)  Grades COUNT!  Take ACT/SAT spring of junior year  Take additional STAR Questions junior year  High scores in Math and English=  PACE Scholarship ($1,000/year for four years)  you can test out of remedial Math and English college courses

18.  Extra questions asked on CSTs in spring  Math and English  Used for class placement at all CSU Campuses  Saves time and money  PACE Promise  Must participate to be eligible for PACE  Must pass in order to receive SCHOLARSHIP

19.  University of the Pacific  University of San Diego  University of Southern California  Stanford University  Chapman University  Azusa Pacific University  Pepperdine University  Claremont Colleges www.aiccu.edu Application deadlines vary. Typically due Jan. 1 st

20.  College opportunities  University of Colorado at Boulder  Northern Arizona University  University of Texas  Georgetown University  Yale  New York University  Baylor University

21.  We recommend that as a junior you take the SAT and the ACT before the end of this year.  SAT: www.collegeboard.com  March 12 th, May 7 th, June 4 th  ACT: www.act.org  February 12 th, April 9 th, June 11 th  Always add the writing portion

22.  Reach  Schools whose admit rate (based upon GPA/test scores) is extremely competitive.  Safety  You have a higher GPA/test scores than most incoming freshmen.  Target  Based on GPA/test scores, you have a 50/50 or better chance of getting in. **Apply to 3 or 4 schools in each of the above categories**

23. Concept courtesy of UCLA admissions

25.  Evaluate your high school transcript. Are you on PACE (on track for A-G)?  If you have any “D’s” you must make a plan with your counselor to repeat the course.  Enroll in rigorous classes (Honors, AP)  Senioritis will hurt you!!!!  Start exploring colleges campuses and careers  Geography/Admissability  UCSD, SDSU, USD www.csumentor.edu www.californiacolleges.edu

26.  Independent colleges and scholarships  Input from both students and parents  Forms can be picked up in the counseling office  Must give teachers / counselors at least 2 weeks notice.

27.  Process required if you wish to participate in Division I or II Athletics in college  Begin process spring of junior year  No actual deadline but if you are not “cleared” through this process you cannot begin practice  If you plan to play sports in college you must inform your counselor, your coach and the Athletic Director Scott Jones. http://eligibilitycenter.org

28.  $$$ Scholarship information  FAFSA  Computer Lab  Jobs (work permits)  Military  Vocational Opportunities 7:30 AM – 3:15 PM every school day. Visit at least once a week!

29. Palomar College Cal State San Marcos UC San Diego University of San Diego Tuition & Fees $604$4,650$9,401$36,190 Books & Supplies $1,638$1,639$4,277$1,200 Room & Board $10,036$10,035$11,093$10,750 Transportation $1,250 $1,089$1,200 Health/Misc. $2,820 $2,372$2,058 TOTAL$16,348$20,394$25,515$51,398

30.  UC Application Workshop  UC Personal Statement in English Classes  CSU Application Workshop  FAFSA Pin Workshops  College Expo  Counselors available