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FOOTHILL HIGH SCHOOLCLASS OF:
201420152016
FOOTHILL HIGH SCHOOLSenior Information
CLASS OF 2014
FOOTHILL HIGH SCHOOLCLASS OF:
201420152016
Timeline September:
Organize Your Applications Narrow your list of colleges to between
five and ten. Create an online application for each
college system. (UC, CSU)
Naviancewww.tustin.k12.ca.us/foothillhs
Under quick links you will see Naviance. 1. Sign on to your Naviance account.2. Search for scholarships, colleges, careers
and Brag Sheets ( After completion, copy & paste into a word document to increase the font size!
3. College application due dates.4. Scatter grams (graphs of previous student
outcomes with GPA, SAT scores, number of students accepted, rejected, waitlisted, etc.
October:Filing period for Cal State October 1 to
November 30State System and UC System applications are
available on-line. For assistance with applications and other
pertinent college information visit the CCC.
November: Filing period for UC’s November 1 to November
30.Check individual colleges for housing packages.Attend TUSD College Night with parents
November 4, 2013.Check your e-mail for updated college
information.Subject tests (if required).
December:
Absolutely the last time to take Sat Reasoning and SAT Subject Tests (if required).
Absolutely the last time to take ACT (writing for UC’s).
Continue to check your e-mail for updated college information.
January: Fill out FAFSA for Financial Aid. Ok to estimate parent’s income; can go back
& change. (IRS Retrieval Tool) Check individual colleges for Financial Aid
deadline.
February: Notify your Counselor to send Mid-year
report for private schools, if requested. Some UC or State campuses may request a
7th semester transcript. Check your e-mail and college web portals.
March: UC Campuses will begin notifying applicants
by e-mail.
April:
Most colleges will e-mail decision letters. Make final visits to colleges to which you
have been accepted. Make your final decision! Notify colleges
of your intent to register, or not to register. Most colleges require a commitment by May 1st.
May/June: Order final transcripts through
Parchment (FHS Website) Deadline 7/01
College and Career Opportunities
• Community Colleges• 4-year Colleges and Universities• Private and Out-of-State schools
– USC, Stanford, Chapman, Concordia, University of Chicago, Tufts University, etc.
• Certificate Programs• Specialty Schools• Military
The California Community Colleges www.ccco.edu
Applications available late spring. English and Math placement tests are usually required. English and Math EAP scores in the 11th
grade may exempt placement testing. See College website for exemption regarding
CST scores. High School GPA, SAT and ACT scores are not
considered when transferring from a community college.
The California State University Admissions
All academic information is self-reported.Official transcripts are not required with initial
application.LOR and personal statements are not accepted.Application filing period is October 1-November
30.SAT Reasoning test or ACT required. Have a qualified eligibility index (combination of
your GPA and your test score on either the ACT or the SAT).
All classes must be passed with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
CSU Admissions Apply online at the CSU Mentor website:
www.csumentor.edu Apply to several CSU campuses with just one
application. Non-refundable application fee of $55.00 for
each campus selected. Apply for financial aid, if needed. (After January
1) Take the English Placement Test and/or Entry
Level Math Test, unless exempt. E-mail is the primary means of communication
with applications. Check your e-mail frequently and read your messages from the CSU.
May require first semester senior grades (7TH semester transcript)
The University of California Admissions
All academic information is self-reported.Official transcripts are not required with initial
application. LOR are not accepted.Application filing period is November 1-November 30.SAT Reasoning Test or ACT, with writing, required. Personal statements are required.All classes must be passed with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
ELC (Eligibility in the Local Context):If you rank in the top 9% of students in your senior class you may be eligible for ELC designation. After submitting a UC application you can return to the My UC application page to see whether you have been designated as being in the top 9% of your class.
UC AdmissionsApply online at: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply You may apply to as many UC Undergraduate
campuses as you like with just one application.
Each of your chosen campuses will receive your application and official ACT/ACT test scores.
Non-refundable application fee of $70.00 for each campus selected.
• If you add or drop a course, or fail to earn a ‘C’ or better in a course after you submit your application, you must notify-by mail-the UC Application Center.
If you are admitted you must have your final transcripts sent to your campus admissions office by July 1.
Private Universities
Most applications are available online by September.
Applications contain multiple forms and require official transcripts, letters of recommendation and/or school report.
Many require Midyear Reports (first semester grades for Senior Year, aka: 7th semester grades.
Many require personal statements and/or essays.
Application dates vary. SAT Reasoning, SAT Subject Tests exams, and
ACT policy varies. Check with each University. Many accept The Common Application. www.commonapp.org/CommonApp/Members.as
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Letters of RecommendationBrag Sheets & Transcripts
All Private and some Out of State Universities require recommendation letters.
NOW is the time to request your letters of recommendation.
Brag Sheets are available on Naviance. www.tustin.k12.ca.us/foothillhs
Important: After completion, copy and paste the Brag Sheet from Naviance onto a Word Doc to increase the font size.
The Common Application is used by most Private Colleges.
The Common Application is one application that is sent to all schools who participate.
Create an online account with The Common Application.
https://www.commonapp.org
Access a 'School Forms' section of the Common App where teachers and counselors can be identified. When you add the school official, an email is triggered to the teacher and/or the counselor requesting your information. You are then able to track the progress within the Common App. https://www.commonapp.org
Transcripts are sent automatically with the Common Application.
Additional transcripts may be ordered online.www.tustin.k12.ca.us/foothillhs
Deadline for Brag Sheets and requests for Letters of Recommendation is:
October 10, 2013 for Early Decision November 15, 2013 for all others.
NO EXCEPTIONS!
A-G Requirements A. Social ScienceB. EnglishC. Math (through Alg
2)D. Science (with lab)E. Foreign LanguageF. Visual & Performing
Art
G. Elective
2 years4 years3 years2 years2 years1 year1 year
ALL Classes must be passed with a grade of C or better UC minimum GPA is 3.0 CSU minimum GPA 2.0 GPA calculated from Sophomore and Junior year UC/CSU approved courses only! IMPORTANT: The list above represents only the minimum requirements.
College Admissions Glossary
• Early Action: This program has earlier deadlines and earlier notification dates than the regular admissions process. Does not require a commitment to one school.
• Early Decision: The decision regarding admission is made by mid-December of senior year. A student can apply for early decision to only one school. Requires commitment at the time of acceptance.
• Rolling Admissions: There is either no deadline or a very late deadline; qualified students are accepted until classes are filled.
Kinds of Financial Aid
Grants: Gifts that do not have to be repaid. Awarded according to financial need.
Scholarships: Often awarded to students with high grades & test scores.
Loans: Form of “self-help”aid. Entails serious long-term financial obligations of repayment after one has graduated.
Work/Study: Financial Aid through student employment usually in jobs held open for students on or off campus.
Fee Waivers are built into the CSU/UC Application as well as the Common Application.
Grade Reports Progress Reports: 5 weeks
Quarter Report: 10 weeks
Aeries Parent Portal and HAIKU: Current report of grades and assignments
Weekly progress reports: Available
every Friday in the Counseling Office
Progress Reports: 5 weeks
Quarter Report: 10 weeks
Edline: A constant reporting of grades Weekly progress reports: Available every
Friday in the Counseling Office
Account Information
Check your grades and attendance, email teachers and more with AERIES Parent Portal!
Visit TUSD website at www.tustin.k12.ca.us Under “Quick Links” on the left-hand side,
click on “Aeries Parent Portal”.
If you have problems creating your AERIES Portal account, please e-mail [email protected] for assistance.
HAIKU
Haiku is an online management tool for teachers and students.
Teachers can create web pages custom designed to meet the needs of each class they teach.
Teachers can post assignments, power points and videos of their own or embedded videos from YouTube, Academy or other video sites.
Teachers can grade some assignments online, host blogs, respond to questions in real time and many other features.
Service Academies(Admission by nomination only)
Air Force Academy: Colorado Springs, ColoradoCoast Guard Academy: New London, ConnecticutMerchant Marine Academy: Kings Point, NYMilitary Academy (Army): West Point, NYNaval Academy: Annapolis, MarylandCourse Requirements: Strong college prep academic program with emphasis on math and lab sciences.Grade Point Average: Minimum B average.
NCAA ELIGIBILITYDIVISION II
16 Core Courses3 years of English2 years of math (Algebra 1 or higher)2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school)3 years of additional English, math or natural/physical science2 years of social science4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy
DIVISION 116 Core Courses
4 years of English3 years of math (Algebra 1 or higher)2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school)1 year of additional English, math or natural/physical science2 years of social science4 years of additional courses (from any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy
Need to Make-up Credits?
Check your transcript thoroughly.The completed number of credits on your transcript should total 180 credits. If you need to make up credits see your counselor immediately to discuss:Adding a class to your current
schedule.A ROP classAdult Ed (Night School class).PLATO class.
Senior Resources
CSU: www.calstate.eduUC:
www.universityofcalifornia.eduCCC: www.cccco.eduSAT: www.collegeboard.orgACT: www.actstudent.org/regist/Financial Aid: www.calgrants.org www.fafsa.ed.govNCAA: www.eligibilitycenter.org