Class of 2016Class of 2016

Planning for Senior Year Graduation, College, & Beyond

Know Your Counselor

Last Name CounselorA - Fi Amanda ReillyFl - N Steve PerezO - Z Nicole Morasca

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTSHarbor High School

SUBJECT Credit 9th 10th 11th 12th

ENGLISH 40 10 10 10 10

SOCIAL SCIENCE 30 10 10 10

MATH 20 10 10

SCIENCE 20 10 10

PHYSICAL ED 20 10 10

HEALTH 5 5

VISUAL PERFORMING ART

10

World Language/Fine Art/Applied Art

10

APPLIED ART (E-Literacy) 5 5

ELECTIVES 70

TOTAL 230

University Admission Criteria:• “a-g” courses (with a grade of “C” or better)

a. Social Science (2 years)b. English (4 years)c. Math (3 years, 4 recommended min. Alg 2)d. Lab Science (2 years, 3 + recommended)

e. Foreign Language (2 years, 3+ recommended)f. Visual & Performing Art (1 year)g. College Prep Elective (1 year)

• Admission tests (SAT & ACT)

Calculating Your Academic GPA

Grade 10 Grade 11Fall Semester Fall SemesterCourse Grade Points Course Grade Points

English 2 A 4 Eng 3 Honors* A 5*

World History B 3 AP US History B 4*

Geometry C+ 2 Algebra 2 C- 2

Biology B- 3 Chemistry C 2

Spanish 2 A 4 Spanish 3 A 4

PE A - ROP Photography B 3

16 20

Spring SemesterCourse Grade Points Course Grade Points

English 2 A 4 Eng 3 Honors*

World History B- 3 AP US History

Geometry C 2 Algebra 2

Biology A 4 Chemistry

Spanish 2 B+ 3 Spanish 3

PE A - ROP Photography

16

Total Grade Points = 73 Number of Courses = 22 GPA = TGP/NC = 3.32

University Admission Tests

SAT vs ACT

SAT• What does SAT stand for?

Scholastic Aptitude Test…also known as theSAT Reasoning test

• What is the SAT Reasoning test?A three-hour test that measures: critical reading, mathematics reasoning, and writing skills.

UCs look at all three scores: 800+800+800 = 2400CSUs look at reading & math: 800+800 = 1600

Test Date Registration DeadlineMay 2nd April 6th June 6th May 8th

Register at http://sat.collegeboard.org

When should 11th graders take the SAT & how do

they register?

America's most widely accepted college entrance exam.

• ACT assesses high school students' general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work.

• The multiple-choice tests cover four skill areas: EnglishMathematicsReadingScience

• The Writing Test, which is optional, measures skill in planning and

writing a short essay. Required for UC

ACT

When should 11th graders take the ACT & how do they register?

Test date Registration DeadlineApril 18th March 13th June 13th May 8th

Register at

www.actstudent.org

Mock SAT/ACT Saturday March 7

9am-1pm$10 donation

Universities look for involvement

beyond academics!

• VOLUNTEERED IN THE COMMUNITY

A WELL-ROUNDED STUDENT MIGHT HAVE:

• BEEN INVOLVED IN SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

•BEEN INVOVLED IN NON-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

• HAD A JOB

Universities want to see ongoing commitment to, growth in, and leadership experience in several extracurricular activities over time.

What path will you take after high school & how does it relate to your interests?

Interests Career Options

EducationRequired Apprenticeship

Programs &Trade Schools

2-Year Colleges

4-yearUniversities

DirectEmployment

http://www.cacareerzone.org/ip/l

To assess yourself, go to…Military

Choosing a University• By location, climate, geographical area• By campus size, town size• By major or program• Commuting vs. living on campus• Reach, Target & Safety schools• Cost of college

UC (avg) CSU (Chico) Cabrillo

Tuition/fees $13,200 $ 7,002 $ 1,246Books/Supplies $ 1,500 $ 1,746 $ 1,746Room/board $13,800 $11,208 *$ 4,599Personal/Health &Transportation $ 3,900 $ 2,458 $ 4,266

_____________________________________________ $32,400 $22,414 $11,857

* Student living with parents

UC and CSU CampusesUC System (9) CSU System (23)Berkeley (4.18) Bakersfield (3.2) Maritime (NR)

Davis (4.07) Cal Poly Pomona (3.41) Monterey Bay (3.2)

Irvine (4.05) Cal Poly SLO (3.87) Northridge (3.09)

Los Angeles (4.17) Channel Islands (3.19) Sacramento (3.25)

Merced (3.61) Chico (3.21) San Bernardino (3.2)

Riverside (3.77) Dominguez Hills (3.0) San Diego (3.82)

San Diego (4.13) East Bay (3.1) San Francisco (3.14)

Santa Barbara (4.03) Fresno (3.48) San Jose (3.28)

Santa Cruz (3.82) Fullerton (3.39) San Marcos (3.18)

Humboldt (3.20) Sonoma (3.2) Long Beach (3.44) Stanislaus (3.2)

Los Angeles (3.14)

(High School GPA Averages for Freshman Admission, Fall 2014)

NR – Not Reported

Is Cabrillo College a good option for me?

• Great programs i.e Honors, Puente

• Financial reasons

• Not ready to leave home

• Unsure of major/career interests

• Transfer agreements, greater options

Apprenticeship Opportunities• http://www.dir.ca.gov/databases/das/aigstart.asp

• An apprentice is an employee who receives an hourly wage and other benefits while learning a craft/trade.

• The vast majority of training occurs on-the-job, and is supplemented by classroom instruction.

• The apprentice works side-by-side with an experienced craftsperson or "journeyperson."

Vocational Schools• Check out the RWM vocational schools

database at…http://www.rwm.org/rwm/

• RWM provides a database of Private Postsecondary Vocational Schools in all 50 states. It is organized first by state, then by Training Occupation.

Scholarships• FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid

• Dream Act

• Deadlines for most local scholarships are in the spring. Complete Scholarship Profile and check HHS website

• State & national scholarships:

www.fastweb.com

www.chegg.com

Questions?