1. Torrey Pines High School 11th Grade Presentation
Class of 2016

2. Who is your School Counselor?
Jayme Cambra
A-Cho
Ext. 2213
Melissa Hernandez-Cyr
Kl-M
Ext. 2017
Brennan Dean
Chr-Fl
Ext. 2214
Jennifer Magruder
N-Sf & AVID
Ext. 2215
Chanelle Lary
Fo-Kj
Ext. 2012
Sally Gervasini
Sh-Z
Ext. 2200

3. Transcripts Check your transcripts for the following:
-Correct Name and Address
-Off campus classes
-Credits
-Grades
-Check for repeats
-Graduation Status
-CSIS ID # = SSID # (UC System Only)

4. Naviance Features
Scholarship Opportunities - Find out what scholarships are available to you.
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Research Colleges - Compare your GPA, standardized test scores, and other statistics to past TP students who have applied and been admitted to colleges you aspire to attend.
Sign-up for College Visits - Over 100 colleges visit the TP College & Career Center
Receive important s about upcoming events and helpful college application information.

5. Naviance Computer Program http://connection.naviance.com/tphs
To login-
Your school ID number is your Naviance registration code. Your parents can also create an account by using your ID # with a P at the end.

6. Post High School Options
Applied Technical Schools
Military
Community College
Four-Year College/University
Work
Gap Year

7. Community Colleges -SAT/ACT tests are not required
No specific course requirements must be met prior to entrance.
-SAT/ACT tests are not required
Any student may enroll at a community college if they meet the following:
-18 years of age OR
-Earned a high school diploma OR earned the equivalency of a high school diploma
(i.e. GED or passed the CHSPE)

8. Community Colleges
Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG): Several UC campuses offer guaranteed admission to California community college students who meet specific requirements.
By participating in a Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) program, you will receive early review of your academic records, early admission notification and specific guidance about major preparation and general education coursework.

9. Click on the “colleges” tab to start your college search.

10. “college search” to begin your college exploration.
Click on
“college search” to begin your college exploration.

11. At any time you can click on “view matches”
to see your results.
Select the characteristics that are of important to you when choosing a school. If you have no preference, leave it blank.

12. Here are the results based on my preferences
Here are the results based on my preferences. Click on a school name for more info about them.

13. If you are interested in a school, you can click on “add to list” to begin your potential college list application list. This will also allow us to inform you about upcoming events regarding those schools.
You can compare your GPA/test scores with the averages of previously accepted TPHS students.

14. California State Universities (CSU)
23 campuses
Practical based; prepares majority of students for jobs after graduation
Service Area: CSU San Marcos
Applicants must meet the A-G subject requirements
Apply

15. University of California (UC)
9 campuses
Research based; prepares students to advance to graduate and professional educational programs
Visit: pathways.ucop.edu/doorways/list for a complete list of Torrey Pines High School UC approved courses.
Effective the school year, students taking courses from off campus online providers (i.e. BYU, NUVHS) must verify that the course is UC approved by checking at the above website.
Applicants must meet the A-G subject requirements
Apply
Applications are determined by comprehensive review process
CSIS ID # = SSID# (requested on the UC application)

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

17. HOWEVER…there are exceptions…
“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.
HOWEVER…there are exceptions…
Math
World Languages
See your counselor for specific information

18. Private/Out of State College Options
Admission requirements vary by institution.
Often use “committee” type admission process
Students should check with individual college websites to determine admission requirements & deadlines.
Over 500 campuses use the Common Application
(Visit for more information)
Letters of Recommendation required

19. Letters of Recommendation
The purpose of the Brag Packet is to help us write your letter of recommendation.
So, be thorough and give details!
Only for private and out of state colleges & universities
UC/CSU do not accept letters of recommendation.
Available online on NAVIANCE in May 2015!
You must ask your teacher or counselor for a letter in person

20. College Admission Testing Requirements
University of California:
Require SAT or ACT (w/ writing)
CSU:
Private Schools:
Refer to school websites; some allow ACT exam to replace subject test requirements.
** Fee waivers are available for tests if certain qualifications are met.
Check specific university testing requirements; some colleges and/or majors might require certain subject tests.

21. SAT Reasoning Test Information
The exam covers three subject areas:
Critical reading
Math (Up to Algebra II)
Writing
Students should be prepared for these exams by the Spring
of their junior year!
To register visit
Upcoming test dates at TPHS:
March 14th
May 2rd
June 6th
All official SAT scores will be recorded on your SAT score report and submitted to the colleges you request. Some colleges want to see all scores; check each college website for details.
All official SAT scores will be recorded on your SAT score report and submitted to the colleges you request

22. SAT Subject Tests
This is a supplemental exam that is required by some selective private and out of state schools.
Most of these schools require 2-3 exams in different subject areas.
CollegeBoard also creates the AP exam.
If you are in an AP class, you should consider taking the subject test in that course (example, US History or Biology).
*Check individual college websites to confirm test requirements.

23. ACT Testing Information
The exam covers five subject areas:
English Grammar
Math (up to trigonometry)
Reading Comprehension
Science Reasoning
Writing (optional, but required by most schools)
Students should be prepared for these exams by the Spring of their junior year.
To register visit
Upcoming test dates:
February 7th
April 18th
June 13th

24. Prospective College Athletes
Ensure you are meeting the NCAA course requirements.
Division I- 16 core courses required
Division II- 16 core courses required
Remember, BYU Online courses are not accepted by the NCAA Eligibility Center for core credit.
ISOL courses are also not accepted by the NCAA.
Don’t forget to register online at the NCAA Eligibility Center website.
Make sure to send official transcript to NCAA
Bring signed FERPA form (found on Naviance) with a stamped and addressed envelope to TPHS Registrar (located in the counseling center).

25. District College Night and Fair Coordinated by TPHS Counselors
Upcoming Events…
District College Night and Fair
Monday, April 27, 2015
Coordinated by TPHS Counselors
At the Del Mar Fair Grounds
NACAC San Diego College Fair
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
At the San Diego Convention Center

26. The last day to drop a class second semester…
Without any record on your transcript:
Friday, February 27, 2015
With a “W” on your transcript (withdraw) Friday, May 1, 2015

27. Thank you for your attention!
For further questions, please drop by and see your counselor:
A-Cho Mrs.Cambra
Chr-Fl Mr. Dean Fo-Kj Mrs. Lary
Kl-M, EL Mrs. Hernandez-Cyr
N-Sf, Avid Mrs. Magruder
Sh-Z Ms. Gervasini