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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?