life after high school junior focus research class of 2013 presented by ihs counselors
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LIFE AFTER HIGH LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOLSCHOOLJUNIOR FOCUSJUNIOR FOCUSRESEARCHRESEARCH
LIFE AFTER HIGH LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOLSCHOOLJUNIOR FOCUSJUNIOR FOCUSRESEARCHRESEARCH
CLASS OF CLASS OF 20132013Presented by IHS CounselorsPresented by IHS Counselors
THE QUESTION…..“WHAT’S NEXT?”
ACADEMIC
PERSONAL/SOCIAL
CAREER
ACADEMIC
4-YEAR PLAN
Meeting goals Diploma College
IHS DIPLOMA OR4-YEAR COLLEGE PREP SUBJECTS
SUBJECT DIPLOMA CSU/UCENGLISH 40 40*MATH 20 (must include Algebra 1) 30* (through Algebra 2)SCIENCE 20 20* (must include lab)SOCIAL STUDIES 30 30*LOTE --- 20*VPA --- 10*LOTE OR FINE ART 10 ---P.E. 20 20HEALTH 5 5UC ELECTIVE --- --- (3rd year Social Studies*)ELECTIVES 70 30
TOTAL UNITS 215 215
*Must be met with University of California “a-g” subjects
UC/CSU “a-g” SUBJECTS
a = HISTORY/SOCIAL SCIENCEb = ENGLISHc = MATHEMATICSd = LABORATORY SCIENCEe = LOTE (Language Other Than English)f = VPA (Visual/Performing Arts)g = COLLEGE PREPARATORY ELECTIVES
To view IHS site-specific certified “a-g” list visit
https://www.irvinehigh.orghttps://doorways.ucop.edu/list/
COLLEGE PREP REQUIREMENTS:1 UNIT = 1 YEAR OF STUDYSUBJECT UNIT
MINIMUM
UNITS
RECOMMENDED
English
Math
Science
Social Studies
LOTE
VPA
CP Electives =
Courses beyond
Unit minimums
4
3
2
2
2
1
1
4
4
3-4
2
3-4
1
1-5
TOTAL UNITS 15 18 - 24
HIGHER EDUCATIONOPPORTUNITIES
CALIFORNIA COLLEGES – www.cacolleges.edu
COMMUNITY COLLEGES – OPEN TO ALL
CSU – CAL STATE UNIVERSITY – TOP 33%
UC – UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA – TOP 12.5%
PRIVATE/INDEPENDENT COLLEGE - VARIES
OUT-OF-STATE COLLEGES
CALIFORNIACOMMUNITY COLLEGES www.cccco.edu
109 campuses, one application for each campus Open admission policy No Admission Exams No Personal Statement No Letters of Recommendations
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY (CSU)www.csumentor.edu
23 campuses, one application Application Deadline – November 30
SAT Reasoning Test OR ACT (SAT Subject Exams and writing are not
required at this time) NO Personal Statement NO Letters of Recommendation
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (UC)www.universityofcalifornia.edu 9 campuses, one application Application Deadline – November 30
SAT Reasoning Test OR ACT with Writing NOTE: SAT Subject Exams are now optional;
however, may be required for particular majors – check with admission offices for specific requirements
Personal Statement Required NO Letters of Recommendation
CALIFORNIA PRIVATE COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIESwww.aiccu.edu
76 campuses, one application for each campus Not part of a “system” of colleges Testing requirements vary Application decisions and deadlines vary Cost is higher Letters of recommendation are generally
required
OUT-OF-STATE COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIESsearch for “anycollege”.edu
Multiple public and private colleges
Admission requirements for private colleges differ from campus to campus
ACADEMIC ASSESSMENTTRANSCRIPTS AND GRADES Personal information Grades and credits earned for each course completed Course indicators
* = non academic
p = college prep
+ = some Honors and all AP courses bearing “weighted” GPA
r = course has been repeated and GPA revised GPA Total credits attempted and total credits earned CAHSEE scores for ELA and Math Community Service
TRANSCRIPT REVIEW ACTIVITY
JUNIOR/SENIORPLANNING
GRADUATION GOAL EDUCATIONAL GOAL CAREER GOAL SENIOR COURSE LIST
PLANNING WORKSHEET / ACTIVITY
TAKE THE RIGHT TESTS
College Board (SAT) American College Testing (ACT)
COLLEGE BOARDwww.collegeboard.com
SAT REASONING TEST
Critical Reading, Math, Writing
SAT SUBJECT TESTS
History Literature Math Level 2 Science LOTE (Language other than English)
AP Exams
AMERICAN COLLEGE TESTINGwww.act.org
ACT
English, Reading, Science, Math PLUS Writing (for UC System)
SUGGESTED TESTING TIMELINE SAT Reasoning Test and ACT
Spring semester of Junior year Repeat (as needed or desired) Fall of Senior year
NOTE: SAT and ACT test dates do not conflict with each other
SAT Subject Exams
Spring semester of Junior year (exception…after specific subject completion; i.e. AP European History or Pre Calculus or, perhaps, LOTE (Language Other Than English)
Repeat (as needed or desired) Fall of Senior year
AP Exams
May of Sophomore, Junior, Senior year
IMPROVE YOUR COLLEGE KNOWLEDGE
COLLEGE GUIDES COLLEGE CAMPUS VISITS ADMISSION OFFICES COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES
LIFE CENTER AREA VISITS
NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR – Spring, 2012
COLLEGE PLANNING IN STEPS
1. Understand your options2. Monitor your progress3. Know what colleges are looking for4. Determine what tests are required5. Be resourceful6. Keep an open mind, yet be realistic7. Apply for financial aid and scholarships8. Avoid myths9. Make college a family effort10. Focus on academic success
PREPARATION AND PLANNING Refer to and use a planning calendar Organize useful information Consider your educational and career goals Create a list of possible college choices Research Develop “profile or resume” Work on college essay prompts
NAVIANCE Go to “COLLEGE TAB” My Colleges
Colleges I’m Thinking About
College Research Super Match Colleges Search College Compare
Select a minimum of two colleges to research and compare
NAVIANCE “TASK”Due Wednesday, December 14
PERSONAL/SOCIAL
PERSONAL/SOCIAL
Decision making
Goal setting
Conflict resolution
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Clubs Student government Community
service/volunteer Internships Work Special interests
- Music- Art- Theatre- Athletics
PERSONAL RESOURCES Family members Friends Teachers Counselors
Write down the names of two or more people you believe you can count on for support and encouragement:
__________________ __________________ __________________ __________________
_____________________
CAREER
CAREERLIFE CENTER College information Career exploration resources Work permits ROP (16 years or Junior standing) Military information Trade/technical schools and apprenticeships Work permits
OTHER USEFUL WEB SITES
CAREER http://www.schoolguides.org/ http://www.cacareerzone.org/ www.occareers.com
FINANCIAL AID www.finaid.org www.fastweb.com
ATHLETICS www.ncaa.org
AND….IRVINE HIGH SCHOOLhttp://irvinehigh.org
Digital Bulletin Events Lunchtime Workshops College Representative Visits Links
Program of Studies Counseling LIFE Center
ALSO, SIGN UP TODAY AThttps://my.iusd.org
Grades - daily if posted on ABI and report cards Class schedule Attendance - period and daily Standardized test scores – CST and CAHSEE Transcripts Graduation status