1. LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR FOCUS RESEARCH CLASS OF 2013 Presented by IHS Counselors

2. THE QUESTION….. “WHAT’S NEXT?”  ACADEMIC  PERSONAL/SOCIAL  CAREER

3. ACADEMIC

4. 4-YEAR PLAN Meeting goals  Diploma  College

5. IHS DIPLOMA OR 4-YEAR COLLEGE PREP SUBJECTS SUBJECTDIPLOMACSU/UC ENGLISH4040* MATH20 (must include Algebra 1)30* (through Algebra 2) SCIENCE2020* (must include lab) SOCIAL STUDIES3030* LOTE---20* VPA ---10* LOTE OR FINE ART10--- P.E.2020 HEALTH55 UC ELECTIVE------ (3 rd year Social Studies*) ELECTIVES7030 TOTAL UNITS215215 *Must be met with University of California “a-g” subjects

6. UC/CSU “a-g” SUBJECTS a=HISTORY/SOCIAL SCIENCE b=ENGLISH c=MATHEMATICS d=LABORATORY SCIENCE e=LOTE (Language Other Than English) f=VPA (Visual/Performing Arts) g=COLLEGE PREPARATORY ELECTIVES To view IHS site-specific certified “a-g” list visit https://www.irvinehigh.org https://doorways.ucop.edu/list/

7. COLLEGE PREP REQUIREMENTS: 1 UNIT = 1 YEAR OF STUDY SUBJECTUNIT MINIMUM UNITS RECOMMENDED English Math Science Social Studies LOTE VPA CP Electives = Courses beyond Unit minimums 43222114322211 4 3-4 2 3-4 1 1-5 TOTAL UNITS1518 - 24

8. HIGHER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES CALIFORNIA COLLEGES – www.cacolleges.eduwww.cacolleges.edu  COMMUNITY COLLEGES – OPEN TO ALL  CSU – CAL STATE UNIVERSITY – TOP 33%  UC – UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA – TOP 12.5%  PRIVATE/INDEPENDENT COLLEGE - VARIES OUT-OF-STATE COLLEGES

9. CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES www.cccco.edu www.cccco.edu 109 campuses, one application for each campus Open admission policy No Admission Exams No Personal Statement No Letters of Recommendations

10. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY (CSU) www.csumentor.edu www.csumentor.edu 23 campuses, one application Application Deadline – November 30  SAT Reasoning Test OR  ACT (SAT Subject Exams and writing are not required at this time) NO Personal Statement NO Letters of Recommendation

11. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (UC) www.universityofcalifornia.edu www.universityofcalifornia.edu 9 campuses, one application Application Deadline – November 30  SAT Reasoning Test OR  ACT with Writing  NOTE: SAT Subject Exams are now optional; however, may be required for particular majors – check with admission offices for specific requirements Personal Statement Required NO Letters of Recommendation

12. CALIFORNIA PRIVATE COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES www.aiccu.edu www.aiccu.edu 76 campuses, one application for each campus Not part of a “system” of colleges Testing requirements vary Application decisions and deadlines vary Cost is higher Letters of recommendation are generally required

13. OUT-OF-STATE COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES search for “anycollege”.edu Multiple public and private colleges Admission requirements for private colleges differ from campus to campus

14. ACADEMIC ASSESSMENT TRANSCRIPTS AND GRADES Personal information Grades and credits earned for each course completed Course indicators * = non academic p = college prep + = some Honors and all AP courses bearing “weighted” GPA r = course has been repeated and GPA revised GPA Total credits attempted and total credits earned CAHSEE scores for ELA and Math Community Service TRANSCRIPT REVIEW ACTIVITY

15. JUNIOR/SENIOR PLANNING GRADUATION GOAL EDUCATIONAL GOAL CAREER GOAL SENIOR COURSE LIST PLANNING WORKSHEET / ACTIVITY

16. TAKE THE RIGHT TESTS College Board (SAT) American College Testing (ACT)

17. COLLEGE BOARD www.collegeboard.com www.collegeboard.com SAT REASONING TEST  Critical Reading, Math, Writing SAT SUBJECT TESTS  History  Literature  Math Level 2  Science  LOTE (Language other than English) AP Exams

18. AMERICAN COLLEGE TESTING www.act.org www.act.org ACT  English, Reading, Science, Math  PLUS Writing (for UC System)

19. SUGGESTED TESTING TIMELINE SAT Reasoning Test and ACT  Spring semester of Junior year  Repeat (as needed or desired) Fall of Senior year NOTE: SAT and ACT test dates do not conflict with each other SAT Subject Exams  Spring semester of Junior year (exception…after specific subject completion; i.e. AP European History or Pre Calculus or, perhaps, LOTE (Language Other Than English)  Repeat (as needed or desired) Fall of Senior year AP Exams  May of Sophomore, Junior, Senior year

20. IMPROVE YOUR COLLEGE KNOWLEDGE COLLEGE GUIDES COLLEGE CAMPUS VISITS ADMISSION OFFICES COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES  LIFE CENTER  AREA VISITS NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR – Spring, 2012

21. COLLEGE PLANNING IN STEPS 1. Understand your options 2. Monitor your progress 3. Know what colleges are looking for 4. Determine what tests are required 5. Be resourceful 6. Keep an open mind, yet be realistic 7. Apply for financial aid and scholarships 8. Avoid myths 9. Make college a family effort 10. Focus on academic success

22. PREPARATION AND PLANNING Refer to and use a planning calendar Organize useful information Consider your educational and career goals Create a list of possible college choices Research Develop “profile or resume” Work on college essay prompts

23. NAVIANCE Go to “COLLEGE TAB” My Colleges  Colleges I’m Thinking About College Research  Super Match  Colleges Search  College Compare Select a minimum of two colleges to research and compare NAVIANCE “TASK” Due Wednesday, December 14

24. PERSONAL/SOCIAL

25. Decision making Goal setting Conflict resolution

26. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Clubs Student government Community service/volunteer Internships Work Special interests - Music - Art - Theatre - Athletics

27. PERSONAL RESOURCES Family members Friends Teachers Counselors Write down the names of two or more people you believe you can count on for support and encouragement:__________________ __________________ _____________________

28. CAREER

29. CAREER LIFE CENTER College information Career exploration resources Work permits ROP (16 years or Junior standing) Military information Trade/technical schools and apprenticeships Work permits

30. OTHER USEFUL WEB SITES CAREER  http://www.schoolguides.org/ http://www.schoolguides.org/  http://www.cacareerzone.org/ http://www.cacareerzone.org/  www.occareers.com www.occareers.com FINANCIAL AID  www.finaid.org www.finaid.org  www.fastweb.com www.fastweb.com ATHLETICS  www.ncaa.org www.ncaa.org

31. AND….IRVINE HIGH SCHOOL http://irvinehigh.org http://irvinehigh.org Digital Bulletin Events Lunchtime Workshops College Representative Visits Links  Program of Studies  Counseling  LIFE Center

32. ALSO, SIGN UP TODAY AT https://my.iusd.orgmy.iusd.org Grades - daily if posted on ABI and report cards Class schedule Attendance - period and daily Standardized test scores – CST and CAHSEE Transcripts Graduation status