2. Welcome Class of 2019! “Uncovering Success for ALL Linden High School Students.”

3. Tomorrow’s Success Depends Upon Today’s Choices... It’s Up To YOU! College Career Trade school Military

4. Linden Career Center... Career and College search assistance Computers connected to the Internet Resource books and magazines Guidance and counseling assistance Class scheduling assistance

5. Career Center Programs… Laptop Lending Library Tutoring program – Success Shop On-line classes through Community College Resume writing assistance Job application assistance General career counseling

6. What are Your Plans After High School? College Trade & Technical Schools Military Employment

7. Transcripts…The Good, The Bad, The Ugly A transcript is your record of all of the courses you take in high school. It is your responsibility to make sure all of the grades recorded are correct. Transcripts are comprised of semester grades. Each student must determine their path for graduation and their future! Staff is here to help ALL students succeed!

8. The Different College Systems… * California Community College (CCC) *California State University (CSU) *University of California (UC) *Independent/Private (AICCU) *Trade or Technical School

9. Admission Requirements…CCC Open admissions - anyone interested in attending is accepted Must apply on-line and take the assessment Good place to start if student is not focused...

10. Admission Requirements 4-Year CSU or UC 4 years English, 3 years math (Int. 1 or 1A/1B, Int. 2, Int. 3), 2 language other than English, 2 years science with lab (physical and life science), 2 years social science,1 year visual/performing art SAT or ACT NO D’s or F’s!

11. Admission to Private Colleges… Varies greatly between the colleges Many highly competitive schools Several very “forgiving” schools Incredible financial aid programs Different deadlines

12. College Entrance Exams... SAT…Total possible points = 2400 Tests English and Math knowledge May take as many times as needed... Must take before December of senior year!! ACT…Total possible points = 36 Tests 3 areas - English, Math, Science/Social Science MUST take this test if you want Cal Poly! Some say this is an easier test... Must take before December of senior year!

13. Trade or Technical Schools Programs designed to give students post- secondary training and skills Good programs - generally high ticket prices to attend Be sure to check program prior to committing any money Designed for students who are not in college prep. programs in high school

14. Military Options… The Five Branches of the US Military Are: Army Navy Air Force Marines Coast Guard

15. The More you learn…the more you earn!

16. The Freshman Experience... Opportunity to move away and still have the “safety net” Student has “earned” this by working hard in H.S. Unique experience for freshmen – something that can’t be explained…

17. College Field Trip – February 2016 (Tentative!) San Diego (3 schools) UCLA USC UC Irvine CSU Fullerton CSU Channel Islands UC Santa Barbara Cal Poly

18. The Bottom Line…CHOICES! Students (and parents!) need to keep options OPEN! Apply, Apply, Apply! Watch for deadlines Make final decisions in the spring of senior year

19. Helpful Web Sites (write these down!) www.csumentor.edu - For CSU’s www.universityofcalifornia.edu - For UC’s www.aiccu.edu - For Private Schools www.deltacollege.edu - SJ Delta College www.cccco.edu - CA Community Colleges www.collegeboard.org - SAT information www.ACT.org - ACT information

20. So, what can you get from the Career Center? Personal guidance and counseling Information about careers Information about colleges and “life after Linden” Scholarship information Laptops for check-out

21. Top 5 Reasons YOU should visit the Career Center & Library: 5) To get a head start on your college/career 4) The computers have awesome resources 3) Mrs. Knapp and Mrs. Holquin are so friendly 2) To get started on your “life after Linden” 1) It’s the Coolest Room on Campus! (Duh!)

22. QUESTIONS? We are here to help you! Make the Career Center your home!