welcome soldiers! ahs class of 2015 1 your future
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Welcome Soldiers!AHS Class of 2015
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Your Future
2014-2015Ayala High Counselors
Jami Pillasch A - Ci Gayla Mead Cj – Hoo Jamie Bergmann Hop – Men Dennis Batterbee Meo – San Grace O’Keefe chairperson Sao – Z
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Tonight’s agenda What does it take to get an Ayala diploma? What are our Alternative Education options? What is Credit Recovery? What does the Career Center have to offer
me? Where can I get help to be successful? How do I choose a college? What dates are important for me to know? What are the UC/CSU “A through G
requirements”? What are the financial aid forms I need? What about NCAA and senior athletes? What should Seniors be doing now? 3
To Get A High School Diploma You Must:
1. Earn 225 credits (required core classes and electives).
2. Pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) in both Math and English (offered several times yearly).
3. Complete 3 years of math.
4. Achieve a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
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Ayala’s Minimum Graduation Requirements
ENGLISH 40 credits 4 yrsMATH( pass Algebra I-10 credits) 30 credits 3 yrsPHYSICAL SCIENCE 10 credits 1 yrBIOLOGICAL SCIENCE 10 credits 1 yrPHYSICAL EDUCATION (P.E.) 20 credits 2 yrsWORLD HISTORY 10 credits 1 yrU.S. HISTORY 10 credits 1 yrGOV’T & ECONOMICS 10 credits 1 yrFINE ARTS or FOREIGN LANG 20 credits 2 yrsHEALTH 5 credits ½ yrELECTIVES (may include: Math, Science, Language) 60 credits Required for graduation = 225 credits
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Alternative options/ Credit Recovery
CVUSD - Adult School - Basic, not College Prep. - Only 20 credit max - Repeating Failed classes only - Limited space – Seniors priority
Work Experience: Must have a job to take this class. Students earn variable elective
credit (up to 10 credits per semester)
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CREDIT RECOVERY
CVUSD VIRTUAL PROGRAM a limited number of online classes offered through the CVUSD District to
make up credits.
ROP ROP offers career training
opportunities . You receive High School Elective credit
AND get some real world skills training.
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CREDIT RECOVERY
Mt. San Antonio College High School Referral Program
Fall / Winter/ Spring/ Summer Sessions
Meet 4 year college entrance requirements. (make up D and F grades)
Must have a parent and counselor signature
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Career Center
Career info / Interest inventories
(careercruising.com) Military Information (ASVAB) Pamphlets about careers and
jobs ROP/Work Experience
Information College/Career Speakers College Catalogs Job Postings
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ACADEMIC SUCCESS
The following services are offered at AHS:
Progress Reports Teacher help before and after school Mathletes Tutoring on Mon & Wed.
Afterschool in H-104 E-mail Teacher Conferences
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Helpful Hints!To be successful, students must:
Have regular school attendance.
Be on time to school and to each class. Truancy and tardiness are by far the largest reasons why students do not succeed.
Actively participate in your education. This means completing all assignments
and projects on time and turning them in .
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After Ayala
Most two year colleges and trade/tech schools will admit you with a high school diploma.
Four year colleges/ universities have specific requirements.
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How to Choose a College The ideal match is a school that supports
both intellectual and personal growth.
Create an initial list of schools from a variety of sources. Schools you’ve heard of Family/friends/counselor suggestions Matches on collegeboard.com or
californiacolleges.edu Apply to 4 or more colleges
1 or 2 long shots 2 possible 2 very likely Don’t limit to just well-known
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Collegeboard and other Programs
• Bigfuture and YesYouCanGo - are interactive site that helps students find, explore and pay for college.
• Californiacolleges.com is an educational resource website that allows you to explore colleges
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IMPORTANT DATES Sept. 2014 Senior credits checks . Oct. 1-Nov.30,2014 CSU applications Nov.1-Nov.30,2014 UC applications LAST SATs: 11/8/14 register by
10/9/14 & 12/6/14, register by 11/6/14
ASAP: Send SAT/ACT scores to colleges you apply to. Do this through www.collegeboard.com
Now: register for NCAA if you plan to play Div. I,II sports.
Ongoing: Meet in Career Center with college admissions reps. 15
IMPORTANT DATES Ongoing: Apply for scholarships.
January 1-March 2, 2015 Apply for Financial Aid: - Submit FAFSA on line…(Jan. 1, 2015) - Turn in Cal Grant GPA verification form to Mrs. O’Keefe in the Guidance Office. (Oct – March) Ayala Financial Aid Night : (Jan. 13, 2015 in H121 16
University of California &
California State University
Admission Requirements
(A-G)
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UNIVERSITY of CALIFORNIA (UC) 10 total
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CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY (CSU) 23 total
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Admission is a two-step process
Step 1: Eligibility Strength of Subjects: “A-G” courses Grade Point Average requirement:
grades in “A-G” courses (G.P.A.). No grades below a “C”.
Examination requirement : (SAT/ACT scores)
To be “eligible” means you mean the minimum requirements to be considered for freshman admission.
Step 2: Selection “Selection” is the process used to select
students when not all eligible students can be admitted.
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University “Selection”Some examples of “selection”- class of 2013;
UC Riverside 54.7 % of applicants selected
UC Santa Barbara 38.8 of applicants selected
UC Irvine 41.1 % of applicants selected UC San Diego 36.8 % of applicants
selected UCLA 20.1 % of applicants selected Cal Poly Pomona 54 % of applicants
selected Cal State San Bernardino 40% of
applicants selected Cal State Fullerton 45% of applicants
selected CSU Long Beach 34 % of applicants
selected San Diego State University 33 % of
applicants selected
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Subject Requirement (“A-G” Courses)
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a. History/Social Science – 2 years ( 1 yr. US; 1 yr. World)
b. English – 4 years
c. Math – 3 years, at least thru Algebra II (4 years recommended)
d. Lab Science – 2 years (3 years recommended)
Physical Science – Chemistry (UC); Earth Science (CSU)
Biological Sciences-1 yr Biology CP/Honors/AP
e. Language Other Than English – 2 years of same language (3 years recommended)
f. Visual and Performing Arts – 1 year (drama, art, dance, chorus, band)
g. College Preparatory Elective – 1 year, Psych., Economics, 3rd yr. of foreign language, science, social science, etc.)
All classes must be college prep, honors or Advanced Placement All Grades must be “C” or better!
Scholarship Requirement: GPA
Calculated with 10th and 11th grade in “A-G” courses only
Additional grade points given for grades of C or better in a limited number of approved honors or Advanced Placement courses
GPA for UC/CSU eligibility is capped at 4 year-long courses of UC–certified honors & AP coursework (no more than 2 yearlong courses in grade 10).
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Student must achieve minimum:
GPA (A-G- courses only) and
test score total indicated in the
Eligibility Index
UC minimum GPA 3.0
CSU minimum GPA 2.0
Make-ups for “C” grades are not accepted.“If a student repeats a course used to satisfy the "a-g" requirements in which they originally earned a grade of C or higher, the repeated grade will not be used in calculating the GPA.” UC Handbook
Scholarship Requirement: GPA
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Examination Requirement
Most 4-Year colleges and universities require the SAT Reasoning Test or the ACT exam with writing.
Some schools (UC’s included) also recommend the SAT Subject area tests in two areas of your choice. Some of the SAT Subject Tests are: U.S. History, Math (level II), Chemistry, Physics, World History, Biology, German, Spanish, Literature, and others.
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Examination RequirementACT vs. SAT
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ACT- content –based SAT – reasoning test
English; Math; Reading; Science; Writing
Critical Reading; Math, Writing
Each test score range between 1-36 Composite ACT is the average of the four sections ranges between 1-36
Each test score will range between 200-800; total SAT score ranges between 600-2400
No penalty for incorrect answers
Yes, you lose ¼ of point for incorrect answers (except on the grid-in-math questions)
Test given 6 times per year. Fee 36.50/ with Writing exam- $52.50.
Test given 7 times per year. Fee is $49.00
www.act.org www.collegeboard.com
Examination Requirement
• Some programs/majors at some campuses have a preferred SAT Subject Tests (see campus website).
• All tests must be complete by December of senior year.
• DON’T FORGET TO HAVE COLLEGEBOARD or ACT SEND IN YOUR SCORES TO THE COLLEGES YOU APPLY TO!!!
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UC/Private CollegesPersonal Statement
An opportunity for applicants to provide information that supports and augments review process .
Adds clarity, richness and meaning to application and completes the application.
Enables applicant to make the best possible case for admission.
An admission decision is never based on the content of the personal statement alone. 28
PERSONAL STATEMENT
This is the part of your application that should demonstrate your personality, talents and creativity.
It is a reflection about who you are—be honest and interesting!
Show a scene or share a story that tells something unique about yourself. Show a side of yourself that your application doesn’t reveal. Tell about a special project you’ve done
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University of CaliforniaELIGIBILITY IN THE LOCAL CONTEXT
(ELC)
At the end of the school year, Ayala sends the transcripts of the top 15% of
the Junior class (sorted by ) to the University of California system.
Transcripts are evaluated and letters are sent inviting the top 9% of the Junior class to apply for admission to the UC System. If you meet the eligibility requirements through this program you are guaranteed admission to a UC school.
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CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY (CSU) 23 total
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APPLYING TO CSU:CSU Mentor.edu
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CSU Mentor.edu
Explore Campuses Plan for College Financial Aid Apply Online Ask an Expert
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Financial Aid
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Updated
Updated
NEW
CSU Early Assessment Program
EARLY ASSESSMENT PROGRAM Helps HS students meet college readiness standards
in English and math BEFORE entering the CSU campus.
11th grade students are offered opportunity to “test out” of taking the usual entrance EPT/ELM exams required by CSU.
Saves money and time in lower level college remediation courses that don’t count for the bachelor’s degree.
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CSU EAP
How to qualify:During spring of 11th grade, students take the California Standards Tests.
EAP tests for college readiness in English and Math are additional questions (15 additional English and 15 additional math and a written essay) taken at time of CSTs.
Scores are sent in August.
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CSU EAPRESULTS OF EAP tests:
ENGLISH :College Ready (exempt from CSU testing in English)
Not College Ready (not exempt) MATH : College Ready Exempt ( from CSU testing in Math) College Ready Conditionally Exempt (successfully completes senior year math class in higher level math)
Not College Ready (not exempt) Not Exempt means student will need to take EPT
or ELM tests upon admittance to the CSU system
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College Acceptance: What really matters?
Strength of subjects (“A-G” list) Grade Point Average (GPA) (of “A-G”
classes) Class Rank No grades below a “C” ACT/SAT scores sent Activities/awards Personal essay (UCs and many private colleges) Diversity Meeting application deadlines
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APPLY ONLINE CSU www.csumentor.edu
Oct 1-Nov.30$55 per application
UC www.universityofcalifornia.edu/applicant
November 1-November 30$60 per application
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Private Colleges
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PRIVATE COLLEGES
Go online to find application, deadlines,
admissions requirements, and financial aid
requirements. Most private colleges will ask for
counselor/teacher recommendations. Many private colleges have
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Community Colleges
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Community Colleges
A great place to begin if grades are low
A financial bargain They offer certificate programs or an
associate’s degree ( 2 yrs of college) If you do well, transferring to other
colleges is not a problem
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COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Apply spring/summer of senior year. www.chaffey.edu
No need for SAT/ACT Keep a rigorous senior year
schedule.
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NCAA EligibilityStudents entering college (Fall of 2008 and after)
Division I 16 Core courses-4 yrs of English-3 yrs of Math (Alg. I or higher)-2 yrs of Social Science-2 yrs of Natural/Physical Science ( 1 yr of lab)-1 yr of additional English, math or
natural/physical science-4 yrs of additional courses (from any area above,
foreign language or non-doctrinal religion/philosophy)
Division I has a sliding scale of test score and grade point averages. Grade point is based on core courses only.
RCHS core courses for NCAA is at: www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
Register at the end of the junior year .
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FINANCIAL AID
In a nutshell:
COST OF ATTENDANCE - EXPECTED FAMILY
CONTRIBUTION
= FINANCIAL NEED
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Financial Aid • The FAFSA (Free Application For Federal
Student Aid) is filed BETWEEN January 1-March 2. The earlier the better since some school-based aid is competitive and can run out, but accurate income and tax information is required.
• Cal Grant GPA Verification form is done before the March 2nd, deadline. ( Oct. – March at Ayala)
• These 2 forms are the major forms for financial aid.
• If You Plan On Continuing Your Formal Education After High School, You Should Complete a FAFSA and GPA Verification form during Jan/February of your Senior Year!
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Need I Say More?
Much MORE information
Financial Aid Night at Ayala High , Rm
H1216:30 pm – 8:30 pm
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Senior List
Select challenging classes recommended for college-bound students.
Continue to monitor academic progress. Continue to monitor attendance. Help set up a calendar for the year to include
college application deadlines, visits, test dates, and financial aid deadlines.
Sign up for SATS/ACT (latest test date is December).
Obtain and complete college applications in October and November.
PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO DEADLINES!!!
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Seniors (cont.) Get “Senior Profile” from counselor if applying
for private colleges or scholarships. Make sure student applies to at least one
“Safe” college (one in which he/she will definitely be accepted and that you can definitely afford).
Apply for financial aid--scholarship bulletin/ counseling website.
--FAFSA and Financial Aid Night (October) At the end of senior year, in May, request
final transcript from the registrar to be sent to final college choice.
Males must register with Selective Service when they turn 18 years old.
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Thank You for Attending Ayala’s Senior Night
Presentation
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Mrs. Jami Pillasch, CounselorMrs. Grace O’Keefe, Counselor