1. Updated: 9/2015

2.  A-Ga: Ms. Velazco (10 th -12 th )  Ge-L: Ms. Bennett (10 th -12 th )  M-Se: Ms. Mintey (10 th -12 th )  Sh-Z: Ms. Serrano (10 th -12 th )  College and Career Specialist: Linda Kimmel  9 th Grade: Ms. Velasquez

3.  Ask yourself if the issue can be addressed by the student during lunch or after school  Having your student ask questions pertaining to their education teaches personal responsibility (School Wide Outcome) and is a great way for the student to get to know their counselor.  Send an e-mail › Contact information can be found on Irvington.org. Counselors have access to e-mail more frequently than their phone resulting in a quicker response time.  Call your counselor › Contact information can be found on irvington.org Due to large caseloads, walk-in appointments for parents cannot be accommodated.

4.  Counselors are available during lunch and after school for student walk-ins.  Face to face contact with counselors is encouraged as it is a great way for students to get to know their counselor.  Students can request an appointment time (by seeing their counselor during lunch/after school or by e-mail) if the issue necessitates longer than a brief meeting.

6. Irvington.org Visit the Counselor’s Website and the College and Career Center online for answers to many frequently asked questions… Counselor’s Website: Important announcements Requesting Recommendations PowerPoints/ FAQs Resources for students struggling academically Community resources 4 year plan College Planning Checklist Graduation reqs/college entrance reqs A-g list And more!

7. Career Center Webpage College and Career Center: SAT info and test prep options Calendar showing upcoming visits from college reps and workshops College requirement info Financial aid information College application information Career information Military information Senior checklist Scholarship information And more!! Keep your eyes peeled for Financial Aid workshop dates and important Financial Aid deadlines.

8. Scroll down to find the Naviance info page. Naviance Naviance helps with college and career planning. College/major search, career surveys, college super search/matching capabilities, etc.

9. Shmoop Free access to -SAT/ACT/PSAT/AP/DMV/CAHSEE exam prep including practice tests and drills -Essay lab to help students write essays (including college entrance) -Study guides for many subjects To sign up: http://www.shmoop.com/signup/fusd magic word: ELUANT

11. Graduation/ UC/CSU Requirements (a-g requirments) Students earn 5 credits per class per semester English: 40 credits (area b) History: 30 credits (World History in 10 th, US History in 11 th, Gov/Econ in 12 th. ) (area a) Math: 30 credits (including both semesters of Algebra 1 ) CSU/UC: At least Geometry and Algebra 2 (area c) Fine Art/ World Language: You need 10 credits of a Fine Art OR World Language to graduate. CSU/UC: A yearlong Art class (area f) AND at least level 2 of a language are needed (area e). Health: 5 credits required PE: 20 credits required (PE 9 and PE 10) Science: 20 credits required. CSU/UC: Prefer Biology and Chemistry/Biotechnology (area d) Electives: 75 credits required. Any class taken after a subject requirement is met is counted as an elective (Ex: Your 3 rd year of science counts as an elective) (area g).

12. Graduation Reqs Versus UC/CSU Reqs Health PE Fine Art OR World Language Fine Art AND World Language AND OR (Digital Drawing, Arts Spectrum, Social Dance and Culinary Arts are NOT fine art classes) Algebra 1 + 20 more credits of math Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 (minimum) SAT or ACT What are the main differences? Side note: Must take geometry (completed in 8 th grade is okay). It is required by the UCs and FUSD does not allow “level skipping” with outside course work in any subject area.

13. Know Irvington’s a-g list http://www.ucop.edu/doorways / Every class at Irvington that fulfills an a-g subject requirement for CSU and UC admission can be found on this list. Students should use this when working on CSU/UC applications! *Courses used to meet an a-g requirement must be posted on the course list for the year you took the course. Students should also use this list when reporting the Ohlone dual enrollment courses you have taken while at IHS (Ex: Irvington’s Spanish 3 should also be reported on college applications as Ohlone’s Spanish 101B).

15.  University of California (10 campuses)  California State University (23 campuses)  Private/Out-of-State Colleges  Community College  Vocational/Tech Schools

16. Where do Irvington Students go to College? 31% attend community colleges (Ohlone and DeAnza are most popular with our students) 27% attend a University of California (UC Berkeley, UC Santa Cruz, etc.) 19% attend a California State University (San Jose State, CSU East Bay, etc.) 19% attend other 4 year universities including private California colleges as well as private and public out of state colleges. *Less than 1% of the class of 2015 are attending a “Top 10 college”as determined by U.S. News and World Report (Stanford, Harvard, etc.) 2% military/vocational schools Who wins? Most popular schools: 1.Ohlone 2.San Jose State University

17. IHS Class of 2015 31% are attending a California community college  Online application  No essays  No ACT or SAT scores  Extracurriculars do not matter Apply in the Spring (2016) online: Ohlone.edu, deanza.edu *Ohlone college will be visiting Irvington High School in the Spring to offer their English and math placement tests.

18. Community Colleges 112 campuses located throughout California (Ohlone, DeAnza, Chabot and Mission College are the closest to Fremont)112 campuses located throughout California (Ohlone, DeAnza, Chabot and Mission College are the closest to Fremont) Total enrollment: 2.4 million studentsTotal enrollment: 2.4 million students Requirements: 18 years old OR have a high school diplomaRequirements: 18 years old OR have a high school diploma Types of programs:Types of programs: 1. Complete 60 units (2 years on average) for an AA/AS degree which can transfer to a 4 year university ( transfer to a 4 year university as a junior) 2. Vocational programs (nursing, pharmacy tech, massage therapy, early childhood education, automotive technology, etc.) 3. Enrichment classes and classes to develop skills (English classes, computer classes, etc.) Nearly 50% of students that graduate from the UC system started at a community college *Percent is higher in STEM Majors

19. IHS Class of 2015 19% are attending a California State University  One online application  Self - report classes/grades › NEEDS TO BE ACCURATE  No essays  Need ACT or SAT  Extracurriculars do not matter › Cal Poly is the exception  Eligibility Index Apply online at: csumentor.edu October 1 – November 30 Kristin Cranmer 2015

20. IHS Class of 2015 27% are attending a University of California  One online application  Need SAT or ACT  Holistic admissions process  2 Essays › Personal Statement Workshop offered to Students through the College and Career Center  Becoming increasingly more selective Apply online at: admission.universityofcalifornia.edu November 1 – November 30 Kristin Cranmer 2015

21. What does an IHS student have to do to get into a UC? There is no “Golden Ticket” IHS students that are enrolled at Berkeley (from 2014): Average GPA: 3.9 (unweighted) GPA range: 3.63-4.0 (unweighted) Average number of AP courses: 8 AP course range: 6-10 Math level in 12 th grade: 30% were in AP calclus AB, 20% were in AP calculus BC, 30% were in multivariable and 10% were in calculus 30% of the students were a TA or in a non college prep elective during 12 th grade Davis (class of 2014): Average GPA: 3.72 (unweighted) GPA range: 3.38-3.94 (unweighted) Average number of AP courses: 5.7 AP Course range: 1-8 Math level in 12 th grade: 50% were in calculus, 30% were in AP calculus AB, 10% were in AP statistics, 10% were in AP calculus BC 30% of the students were a TA or in a non college prep elective during 12 th grade

22. What does an IHS student have to do to get into a UC? Santa Cruz (class of 2014): Average GPA: 3.52 (unweighted) GPA range: 3.11-3.9 (unweighted) Average number of AP courses: 3 AP course range: 1-5 Math level in 12 th grade: 70% were in intro to statistics, 10% were in calculus, 10% were in precalculus, and 10% were in AP calculus AB 70% of the students were a TA or in a non college prep elective during 12 th grade

23. IHS Class of 2015 19% are attending a 4 year university that is Not a UC or CSU. 77 Private Universities/Colleges in CA Vary in size, prestige, and cost Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate’s, and Professional degrees Accept high school graduates and Community College transfers Professional Schools-Law, Medicine, Education, Engineering, Journalism, Social Welfare View admissions holistically Most private colleges use Common Application Commonapp.org Application deadlines vary While about 60% of the class of 2015 went through the private college application process, only about 10% chose to go to one of these colleges. Most students were also accepted to, and chose to attend, a CSU/UC. Kristin Cranmer 2015

24. ***The UCs and CSUs DO NOT accept letters of rec.*** Early Action/Early Decision Deadline: 9/29/15 or 9/30/15 Regular Decision Deadline: 10/27/15, 10/28/15, and 10/29/15 Students submit their packet during a lunchtime “meet and greet” w/ their counselor The common application requires counselor input (school info, IHS transcript, counselor evaluation, etc.). Any student that is applying to a college that requires counselor input must submit a request packet to their counselor. Student instructions can be found on Irvington.org.

25. IHS Class of 2015 19% are attending a 4 year university that is not a UC or CSU. Many have special out-of-state scholarship opportunities Some schools have tuition reciprocity programs that make attending roughly equivalent to in-state tuition (WUE) All colleges are looking to build a diverse and talented freshman class, and geographic diversity is highly prized in some cases…making out-of-state students attractive. Admission & application requirements vary per school. Kristin Cranmer 2015

27.  Fit matters! Not everyone is meant to go to Berkeley. Not everyone is meant to go to Ohlone. When students are thinking about colleges, they should ask themselves… Do I like snow? Do I like sharing a classroom with 500 students? Am I applying to these colleges because of the name or because of what they have to offer? Do I have the money to attend this college? Will I be in debt when I leave? Am I ready to attend a four year college? Is a community college the right fit for me? Can I do my own laundry and cook for myself?

28. Career University (Doctorate) University (Graduate) Professional School Military University (Undergraduate) Community College Vocational/Technical School High School There are many different paths to happiness. Students should choose the one that is right for them. Kristin Cranmer 2015

29. Be a cheerleader Be realistic; Encourage a range of college & career options College admission is competitive but there are still over 2000 four-year colleges and universities that admit over 50% of students. Help plan campus visits, brainstorm questions, and get organized Research college options WITH your student Kristin Cranmer 2015

31. California College Systems Continued Types of CollegesCommunity Colleges California State Universities (CSU) University of California (UC) Independent Colleges Freshmen Requirements No subject requirements. Must be a high school graduate or 18 years of age. Some programs have pre-requisite requirements. Check college websites or catalogues. See slide on a-g requirements. Requirements vary by school. Check college websites or catalogues. Tests Math and English assessment tests are required for new students in order to be placed at the correct skill level. These tests are not used to exclude students. Tests are given after an application is submitted, usually followed by an orientation, counseling, and enrollment into classes. ACT (writing section not required) or SAT Reasoning Test ELM- Entry Level Math Test EPT- English Placement Test (These tests are not used for admission purposes) ACT plus writing or SAT Reasoning Test Recommended: Certain SAT Subject tests are recommended for certain majors. Check with interested colleges for specific information. Some schools may require the SAT Reasoning Test or ACT plus writing and/or SAT Subject Tests. Check college websites or catalogues for specific test requirements.

32. California College Systems Types of CollegesCommunity Colleges California State Universities (CSU) University of California (UC) Independent Colleges Campuses 133: Ohlone, De Anza, Chabot, Las Positas, San Jose City, Evergreen, Foothill, etc. 23 CSUs: East Bay, San Jose State, San Francisco, Monterey Bay, Sonoma, Los Angeles, etc. 10 UCs: Berkeley, Davis, San Francisco, Irvine, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, Merced, Santa Cruz, San Diego, Riverside Note: UC San Francisco is a medical center and currently is not providing bachelor degrees. 76 members: Stanford, University of Santa Clara, University of San Francisco, Mills College, University of the Pacific, etc. Websites www.cccco.edu www.cccapply.org www.calstate.edu www.csumentor.edu www.universityofcali fornia.edu www.aiccu.edu www.californiacolleg es.edu Nature of programs Two-Year Schools 1.Complete courses for the first 2 years of a bachelor’s degree transferable to UC and CSU 2.Vocational programs 3.Enrichment and job skills classes Four-Year Schools with Graduate Programs 1.Various majors and programs 2.Bachelor’s degrees 3.Master’s degrees 4.Teaching credentials Four-Year Schools with Graduate Programs 1.Various majors and programs 2.Bachelor’s degrees 3.Master’s degrees 4.Doctorate and Professional degrees Two and Four-Year Schools, some with Graduate Programs Various majors and academic programs are offered at each campus. Check college websites or catalogues.

33. More CSU and UC Requirements SAT Reasoning Test: http://www.collegeboard.org/ http://www.collegeboard.org/ OR ACT: http://act.org/ http://act.org/ UCs require the ACT with writing. SAT subject tests may be recommended for certain majors. SAT subject tests can add to your UC application if you score well in a subject area. Visit the College and Career Center’s webpage on Irvington.org for information on the PSAT and test prep options.

34. Calculating your GPA Overall GPA (non-weighted): Add all semester grades on your transcript together. Divide the total by the number of semester courses. Grades are assigned point values: A = 4 points B = 3 points C= 2 points NC= 0 points *”I” grades are temporary and are not factored into the GPA. Weighted GPA: Same as overall GPA but add 1 extra point for each semester AP course or transferable college course to the total before dividing by the number of semester courses (individual private universities may calculate weighted GPA differently). UC/CSU GPA: Use only grades received in “a-g” classes from 10 th and 11 th grade. Add an extra point for each semester AP course or transferable college course ( http://www.assist.org) with a maximum of 8 extra points. http://www.assist.org http://www.csumentor.edu/planning/high_school/gpa_calculator.asp GPA Calculator:

35. Service Hours ****New This Year**** Servicekarma.com Click here to get started. Everyone needs to create a new account. Your old info will not work. Service hours are being transferred from the old system beginning with 12 th graders. There is an app available. Search Apple or Google Play: ServiceKarma (one word) See Mr. Lewis in rm 212 if you have questions.

36. Financial Aid Financial aid consists of funds provided to students and families to help pay for college. Types of Financial Aid: Grants: Free money that does not have to be paid back. They are usually awarded based on financial need. Scholarships: Free money that does not have to be paid back. Awarded based on merit, a special skill or interest, or need. Check the College and Career Center’s webpage for more information. Loans: Money that parents and students borrow that does have to be paid back. Students and Parents apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) during the student’s12 th grade year. http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/