to have happy, calm, and informed students and college applicants!
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Senior YearHelping Students Succeed!
Our Goal
To have happy, calm, and informed students and college applicants!
Worksheet
14%
16%
27%
18%
19%
6%
LGHS Class of 2015 Matriculation
UC's, 14%
CSU's, 16%
Private Col-leges, 27%
Out of State Public 18%
Community Colleges, 19%
Other , 6%
LGHS Class of 2015 Matriculation
LGH S School Goals Project Cornerstone Focus
LGHSFocus Assets
School provides clear rules and consequences.
Young person is optimistic about his/her personal future.
Young person is actively engaged in learning.
Young person places high value on helping other people.
Young person has knowledge of and comfort with people of
different cultural/racial/ ethnic backgrounds.
School provides a caring, encouraging environment
Option 1:Community Colleges (19%)
Examples: West Valley De Anza Foothill
Career Programs 2+2 Transfer
Program▪ Regular Transfer▪ Transfer Agreements
Timeline for Application: March to August
Entrance Requirements: Math/English Placement Tests
Option 2:CSU System (16%)
Examples: San Jose State University San Diego State University Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
23 campuses throughout the state Applications: Oct 1 - Nov 30 Entrance Requirements:
Completion of A-G coursework with grades of C- or higher
Qualifying GPA SAT Reasoning or ACT w/writing
Option 3:UC System (14%) Examples:
UC Berkeley UC San Diego
10 campuses throughout the state (9 undergrad campuses)
Application Timeline: Nov 1 – 30 Requirements:
Completion of A-G coursework with grades of C- or higher
Qualifying GPA SAT Reasoning and/or ACT w/ writing Two SAT Subject Tests recommended
(must be in separate subject areas) Two Personal Statements
Option 4:Out of State Public Colleges (18%) Examples:
Arizona State University University of Oregon Colorado State University
Every college/university makes its own rules on eligibility and admission based on several components: GPA Course Rigor Test Scores Essays, Counselor and/or Teacher Letter of Rec
Option 5:Private Colleges (27%) Examples:
Santa Clara University Stanford University Gonzaga University
Every college/university makes its own rules on eligibility and admission based on several components: GPA Course Rigor Test Scores Essays Counselor Letter of Rec
(School Report) Teacher Letter of Rec
Where Seniors Should Be … Nearly Final List: 6 to 9 schools the
student would be HAPPY to attend
Probable (safety) Target (possible) Long Shot (stretch)
Remember the 80/20 rule
College entrance testing complete or scheduled.
Testing Dates
SAT Reasoning and SAT Subject: November 7
ACT with writing October 24
Review: What Do Colleges Need at the Time of Application?
Community Colleges: Application
CSU Application, SAT/ACT Scores
UC: Application, SAT/ACT Scores, Essays/Personal
StatementsOut of State Public (Requirements
Vary) Application, SAT/ACT Scores, Transcripts
Private (Requirements Vary) Application, SAT/ACT Scores, Essays, Transcript,
Recommendations
Recommendation Request Packet Overview (Private Colleges)
School Report Envelope: Common App Account Naviance Information Student Information Form Parent Statement
Teacher Evaluation Envelope Teacher Letter of Recommendation
Request Form
Letter Request Timeline
Detailed workshops during tutorial Next workshop on Oct 7
Students sign up for “packet drop off” meeting Wed, Sept 16 for Early Action
Applications Wed, Oct 21 for Regular Decision
Applications
Community Service
Deadline for submitting hours: Sept 28 May 2
Service Fair: Thurs, Sept 24during tutorial, front lawn
Changes on the Horizon
Technical Steps Highs and Lows
Application List Possible Rejection Leaving Home Letting Go
Partnership
House 1 Support (A – G)
Shelby Edwards
Assist. Princ.
Kit Hull
Secretary
Farah Manganello
Counselor A-Da
Louis Rich Counselor
Db-I
House 2 Support (H-O)
Kevin Rogers
Assist Princ.
Cathi Miezio
Secretary
Ashley Tomlinson
Counselor J-Mon
Tamera Parks
Counselor Moo-O
Louis Rich Counselor H-I
House 3 Support (P – Z)
Amy Drolette
Assist Princ.
Susan Logan
Secretary
Tamera Parks Counselor P-
Sh
KC Cochran Counselor
Si-Z
How Parents Can Help
Stay involved with student’s life Have honest discussions Trust in the process Respect the privacy of others Let go of your own fears – present a calm
presence
CASSY
Counseling and Supportive Services for Youth (CASSY)
Referrals Available through: Guidance Counselors Self-referrals Friend referrals
College and Career Center
Marie Rector College research College admissions
personnel visiting our campus and the Bay Area
Scholarship information
Gap year information
Additional Support
How to Pay for College Wed, Oct 21 at 7:00 p.m. – Library
FAFSA Workshop Wed, Jan 6 at 7:00 p.m. – Library
Tutorial Labs For help with Common App,
UC, and CSU applications TDB Drop – In Help
Available at tutorial, lunch, after school
*Calendars available at Back to School Night for $20
Success for Every Student!