Leland Academic Leland Academic Counseling Team Counseling Team

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Leland Academic Leland Academic Counseling TeamCounseling Team

Deepa Mukherjee Deepa Mukherjee

Assistant Principal (Guidance)Assistant Principal (Guidance)

Senior Class AdviserSenior Class Adviser

Mark McClureMark McClure

Academic CounselorAcademic Counselor

Joan AlbersJoan Albers

Career Center TechnicianCareer Center Technician

AgendaAgenda

6:30 – 6:506:30 – 6:50: A-G Requirements: A-G Requirements

CSU & UC RequirementsCSU & UC Requirements

Community College RequirementsCommunity College Requirements

6:55 – 7:226:55 – 7:22: College Application Guidelines: College Application Guidelines

College Application TimelineCollege Application Timeline

Letters of RecommendationLetters of Recommendation

Career Center ResourcesCareer Center Resources

7:30 – 8:007:30 – 8:00: PSAT Result Analysis: PSAT Result Analysis

Testing TimelineTesting Timeline

How to Become 4-year How to Become 4-year College Eligible ?College Eligible ?

A-G EligibilityA-G Eligibility The intent of the “a-g” The intent of the “a-g” subject requirements is to ensure that subject requirements is to ensure that

students can participate fully in the first-year program at the students can participate fully in the first-year program at the University in a wide variety of fields of study. University in a wide variety of fields of study.

UC faculty consider the Subject Requirement to be effective UC faculty consider the Subject Requirement to be effective preparation, on many levels, for undergraduate work at the preparation, on many levels, for undergraduate work at the University.University.

This pattern of study assures the faculty that the student has This pattern of study assures the faculty that the student has attained a body of general knowledge that will provide attained a body of general knowledge that will provide breadth and perspective to new, more advanced study. breadth and perspective to new, more advanced study.

Fulfillment of the "a-g" pattern also demonstrates that the Fulfillment of the "a-g" pattern also demonstrates that the student has attained essential critical thinking and study student has attained essential critical thinking and study skillsskills

What are the A-G What are the A-G Requirements?Requirements?

History/Social Science 2 yearsHistory/Social Science 2 years English 4 yearsEnglish 4 years Mathematics 3 years (required)/4 years Mathematics 3 years (required)/4 years

(recommended)(recommended) Lab Science 2 years (required)/3 years Lab Science 2 years (required)/3 years

(recommended)(recommended) Language Other than English 2 years of Language Other than English 2 years of

the same language/3 years the same language/3 years (recommended)(recommended)

Visual Performing Arts 1 yearVisual Performing Arts 1 year Electives 1 year Electives 1 year

How do SJUSD graduation How do SJUSD graduation requirements compare to “A-requirements compare to “A-

G” requirements?G” requirements?““A-G”A-G”

History/Social Science - History/Social Science - 2 2 yearsyears

English -English - 4 years4 years

Mathematics - Mathematics - 3 years 3 years (required)/4 years (required)/4 years (recommended)(recommended)

Lab Science - Lab Science - 2 years 2 years (required)/3 years (required)/3 years (recommended)(recommended)

Language Other than English - Language Other than English - 2 years of the same 2 years of the same language/3 years language/3 years (recommended)(recommended)

Visual Performing ArtsVisual Performing Arts - - 1 year1 year

ElectivesElectives - - 1 year 1 year

SJUSDSJUSDSocial Sciences - Social Sciences - 3.5 years3.5 years

English -English - 4 years4 years

MathematicsMathematics - - 3 years3 years

Science -Science - 3 years3 years

Language other than English Language other than English - - 2 years2 years

Electives – Electives – 4.5 years4.5 years

Visual Performing Arts -Visual Performing Arts - 2 2 yearsyears

PE -PE - 2 years2 years

What classes count as an What classes count as an A-G requirement at A-G requirement at

Leland?Leland? A – History/Social Science – 2 years requiredA – History/Social Science – 2 years requiredTwo years of history/social science, including one year of World History, Cultures or Geography; and one year of US History or one-half year of US History and one-half year of American Government/Civics.

World Cultures 1-2World Cultures 3-4Accelerated World Cultures 3-4US HistoryAccelerated US HistoryAP US HistoryAmerican GovernmentHonors American Govt.

What classes count as an What classes count as an A-G requirement at A-G requirement at

Leland?Leland? b - English - 4 years required

Four years of college preparatory English. Students may only use 1 year of ESL/ELD, SDAIE, or Sheltered English.

English 1-2English 1-2English 3-4English 3-4Accelerated English 3-4Accelerated English 3-4English 5-6English 5-6Honors English 5-6Honors English 5-6AP English LanguageAP English LanguageEnglish 7-8English 7-8AP English LiteratureAP English LiteratureELD 5-6ELD 5-6

What classes count as an A-G What classes count as an A-G requirement at Leland?requirement at Leland?

c - Mathematics - 3 years required, 4 years c - Mathematics - 3 years required, 4 years recommendedrecommendedThree years of college preparatory mathematics that includes Three years of college preparatory mathematics that includes the topics covered in Elementary Algebra/Algebra 1, the topics covered in Elementary Algebra/Algebra 1, Geometry and Advanced Algebra, Algebra 2.Geometry and Advanced Algebra, Algebra 2.

Algebra I

GeometryAlgebra IIAlgebra II with Trig.Pre-CalculusCalculus AP ABCalculus AP BCAP Statistics

What classes count as an What classes count as an A-G requirement at A-G requirement at

Leland?Leland? d - Laboratory Science - 2 years required, 3 years recommendedTwo years of laboratory science, including two of the three fundamental disciplines of Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

Biology 1-2 Conceptual PhysicsBiology HonorsAP Biology Physics 1-2Chemistry 1-2 Honors Physics 1-2 Honors Chemistry AP PhysicsChemistry in the CommunityAP Environmental ScienceZoologyPhysiology

What classes count as an What classes count as an A-G requirement at A-G requirement at

Leland?Leland? e - Language Other than English - 2 years required, 3 years recommended. Two years of the same language other than English.

Spanish 1-2 AP FrenchSpanish 3-4 Japanese 1-2Spanish 5-6 Japanese 3-4Spanish 7-8 ASL 1-2AP Spanish ASL 3-4French 1-2French 3-4French 5-6French 7-8

What classes count as an What classes count as an A-G requirement at A-G requirement at

Leland?Leland? f - Visual & Performing Arts - 1 year required

Wind Ensemble Drawing/Painting 1-2Jazz Band Sculpture 1-2, Advanced Sculpture Orchestra Photography 1-2, 3-4Electronic Music Media Arts 1-2, 3-4Choir Animation 1-2, 3-4Chamber Choir DramaAP Music Theory Speech & DebateFilm Studies Introduction to Engineering

What classes count as an What classes count as an A-G requirement at A-G requirement at

Leland?Leland? g - Elective - 1 year required. One year (two

semesters), in addition to those required in "a-f”, for example a 3rd year of Spanish.

Principles of EngineeringComputersMultimedia Production 1-2, 3-4Spirit

Who Uses the A-G Who Uses the A-G requirements?requirements?

California State Universities (CSU) California State Universities (CSU) www.csumentor.edu

University of California (UC) University of California (UC) www.universityofcalifornia.edu

(Only public, state schools use the “a-g” requirements. Private colleges (Only public, state schools use the “a-g” requirements. Private colleges and universities each have their own admission requirements.)and universities each have their own admission requirements.)

General Application General Application RequirementsRequirements

2.0 minimum GPA for California State 2.0 minimum GPA for California State UniversityUniversity

3.0 minimum GPA for University of 3.0 minimum GPA for University of CaliforniaCalifornia

SAT or ACT TestSAT or ACT Test Private Colleges require letter of Private Colleges require letter of

recommendation from recommendation from teachers/counselorsteachers/counselors

What Do What Do Colleges/Universities Colleges/Universities

Consider While Making Consider While Making Decisions?Decisions?

Considered Top Three at most Considered Top Three at most schools:schools:

Grades in academic classesGrades in academic classes

How challenging your courses areHow challenging your courses are

Test Scores SAT & ACTTest Scores SAT & ACT

Some colleges MAY Some colleges MAY consider:consider:

Extracurricular activitiesExtracurricular activities Honors and awardsHonors and awards LeadershipLeadership Volunteer work/community service Volunteer work/community service

(commitment)(commitment) Special talentsSpecial talents HardshipsHardships Athletic TalentAthletic Talent ClubsClubs CreativityCreativity

What if I have a “D” in What if I have a “D” in an A-G course?an A-G course?

For all courses in Mathematics (area C), all courses in Foreign Language For all courses in Mathematics (area C), all courses in Foreign Language (Area E), if you receive a grade of “D” in the first semester and a grade of (Area E), if you receive a grade of “D” in the first semester and a grade of “C” or higher in the second semester, you will receive two semesters of “C” or higher in the second semester, you will receive two semesters of credit.credit.

Completion of an advanced course in the same subject (Math & Foreign Language) presupposes knowledge of the previous course(s). For example, satisfactory completion of a second year of foreign language will validate the first year. The second year of Algebra will validate the first-year algebra but will not validate Geometry.

SAT tests can validate some subjects depending on scoresSAT tests can validate some subjects depending on scores

Retaking the course through community college, online courses, private Retaking the course through community college, online courses, private summer schools.summer schools.** Check with Mr. McClure or Mrs. Albers before making any plans.

Community College

A good next step…A good next step…

Reasons to goReasons to go 1/3 of all UC and 2/3 of all CSU graduates

started at a community college.

Community college transfer students get admission priority to UC and CSU campuses.

Community college transfers are just as successful academically as first-time freshmen in terms of graduation versus drop-out rates.

Transfer & CertificatesTransfer & Certificates Articulation and Transfer Admission

Agreements with many universities

Transfer Centers facilitate student’s transfer to their targeted university.

Vocational training, certificates and 2-year degrees.

MoneyMoney Money: Fees average 1/3 the cost of public

universities, and 1/10 the cost of private universities.

Add to that the potential savings of living at home for two additional years.

Admission RequirementsAdmission Requirements

OneOne of the following: of the following: A high school diplomaA high school diploma A A GGeneral eneral EEducationducation D Diplomaiploma A Proficiency CertificateA Proficiency Certificate At least 18 years old with At least 18 years old with

evidence of being able to benefit evidence of being able to benefit from the instruction offered by from the instruction offered by the college.the college.

Concurrent Enrollment Concurrent Enrollment Form Form

High school students are also admissible provided they have a High School Concurrent Enrollment (R-40) form signed by their high school principal or designee and by a parent or guardian.

Community College Community College ResourcesResources

Application, Assessment dates, majors/Programs, Financial Aid, Transfer Programs all vary by campus. Further information available at the following websites:

www.deanza.eduwww.foothill.eduwww.westvalley.eduwww.missioncollege.eduwww.sjcc.edu

Choosing a College That Choosing a College That is the Best Match for Youis the Best Match for YouStep One: Know your personal Step One: Know your personal and academic profile:and academic profile:

Personal: Career goals, hobbies, special interests, Personal: Career goals, hobbies, special interests, talents, personal attitudes, traits and needs.talents, personal attitudes, traits and needs.

Academics: academic record, grades, GPA, test Academics: academic record, grades, GPA, test scores, activities related to academics, awards and scores, activities related to academics, awards and recognition, academic learning/study skills, self recognition, academic learning/study skills, self motivation and discipline, communication skills…motivation and discipline, communication skills…

Choosing a College That Choosing a College That is the Best Match for Youis the Best Match for YouStep Two: What are you looking for in a college?

Type: Liberal Arts, Business, Engineering,… Curriculum: What is your tentative choice major? Special

programs: Honors, research, internship, study abroad Where do I want the college to be? How far? Size? 50-40,000 How much will it cost? Coeducational or single-sex institution Campus life/social life/extracurricular Special Services Available (tutoring…special assistance)? Selectivity: How difficult? Be realistic!

RemindersReminders

Remember your final college choices should include schools that are realistic (safe), reasonable (good fit) and some reaches (long shots). You should have 2-3 of each.

Colleges expect you to challenge yourself! Take as challenging of a course load that you can and receive good grades. Take care of yourself. Any D can affect your admissions decisions. Avoid Senioritis!!!

Take advantage of summer academic opportunities.

More RemindersMore Reminders Choose as challenging of a senior course load as Choose as challenging of a senior course load as

you can handle but remember you must be able you can handle but remember you must be able to do well in the classes.to do well in the classes.

Any D in your senior year can make you Any D in your senior year can make you ineligible even if it is for an AP class.ineligible even if it is for an AP class.

Must have grades of C or higher to meet college Must have grades of C or higher to meet college requirementsrequirements

You also need to take care of yourself!You also need to take care of yourself!

Career Center ResourcesCareer Center Resources• College, Major, and Career LibraryCollege, Major, and Career Library• Bridges Choices Programs and Get In 2 College Bridges Choices Programs and Get In 2 College

(internet)(internet)• College Rep Visits for all studentsCollege Rep Visits for all students• College Application Workshops for Seniors in the College Application Workshops for Seniors in the

FallFall• Scholarship BulletinScholarship Bulletin• Financial Aid MaterialsFinancial Aid Materials• SAT and ACT Testing Info (registration, free SAT and ACT Testing Info (registration, free

booklets, books…)booklets, books…)• Testing and application fee waiversTesting and application fee waivers• Test Prep Info and Resources, Revolution Test Prep Test Prep Info and Resources, Revolution Test Prep

offers Mock ACT’s and SATsoffers Mock ACT’s and SATs

College Rep. VisitsCollege Rep. Visits

• College Rep Visits are for ALL College Rep Visits are for ALL Leland StudentsLeland Students

• Students obtain a pass and have Students obtain a pass and have teacher sign it in advanceteacher sign it in advance

• Almost all visits are in the fallAlmost all visits are in the fall• Excellent opportunityExcellent opportunity

College Application College Application Workshops for SeniorsWorkshops for Seniors

CSU Presentation for all CSU’s given CSU Presentation for all CSU’s given by SJSUby SJSU

CSU Application WorkshopCSU Application Workshop UCUC IndependentIndependent UC Personal StatementUC Personal Statement College EssaysCollege Essays College Application WorkshopsCollege Application Workshops

Career Center Web SiteCareer Center Web Site

Accessed from Leland High Accessed from Leland High Web SiteWeb Site

http://www.sjusd.org/leland/http://www.sjusd.org/leland/career_center/index.htmlcareer_center/index.html

College Application College Application Workshops (contd.)Workshops (contd.)

Letter of Recommendation Letter of Recommendation WorkshopsWorkshops

CSU/UC Fall Update of changes for CSU/UC Fall Update of changes for seniorsseniors

Financial Aid Night: Seniors & their Financial Aid Night: Seniors & their Parents - Jan.Parents - Jan.

Community College Night in the Community College Night in the springspring

College Application College Application TimelineTimeline

Research and visit possible schools Research and visit possible schools NOW. Consider all options.NOW. Consider all options.

Use online resources (Choices Use online resources (Choices Planner, Get in 2 College, Planner, Get in 2 College, californiacolleges.edu, books, talk to californiacolleges.edu, books, talk to people……..people……..

Talk to seniors this semester about Talk to seniors this semester about the college application processthe college application process

CSU applications submitted between CSU applications submitted between 10/1 – 11/3010/1 – 11/30

College Application College Application TimelineTimeline

UC applications submitted 11/1 – UC applications submitted 11/1 – 11/3011/30

Independents: Early’s vary starting Independents: Early’s vary starting on 11/1: Regulars 12/1 – rolling on 11/1: Regulars 12/1 – rolling (most during the month of Dec.)(most during the month of Dec.)

Public Out of State – vary: most Public Out of State – vary: most similar to CSU and UC – some later similar to CSU and UC – some later or rollingor rolling

Letter of Letter of Recommendation Recommendation

Process for IndependentsProcess for Independents (CSU and UC will not accept letter (CSU and UC will not accept letter

of rec)of rec) Junior year: Ask academic teachers Junior year: Ask academic teachers

if they are willing to write your letter if they are willing to write your letter of rec.of rec.

Students are required to complete Students are required to complete the College and Scholarship the College and Scholarship Recommendation Form (CSRF). Recommendation Form (CSRF).

Letter of Letter of Recommendation Recommendation

Process for IndependentsProcess for Independents Four pages of information plus Senior Four pages of information plus Senior Questionnaire, Parent Assessment and Questionnaire, Parent Assessment and unofficial transcript.unofficial transcript.

Seniors are encouraged to work on this packet Seniors are encouraged to work on this packet during the summer.during the summer.

Administrators write the Counselor or Administrators write the Counselor or Secondary School Report.Secondary School Report.

Completed packets are due to all Completed packets are due to all recommenders for any EARLY APP (due before recommenders for any EARLY APP (due before 12/1) by third week in September. All 12/1) by third week in September. All regulars (due 12/1 or after )second week in regulars (due 12/1 or after )second week in October.October.

Mid-Year Reports in January.Mid-Year Reports in January.

Testing InformationTesting Information Colleges will accept either the SAT Reasoning or

the ACT (UC requires the ACT Optional Writing if you take the ACT).

UC will no longer require Subject Tests effective for Fall 2012 freshman applicants. However, some independents and some majors at UC may recommend or require SAT Subjects.

We encourage you to take both SAT and ACT because colleges will take the best score and the tests are different.

Testing InformationTesting Information All juniors should plan to take at least one ACT

and/or SAT Reasoning Test by June. Refer to #1 if you need to take SAT Subject Tests.

Most schools will not consider test scores past December of your senior year.

Keep in mind that these deadlines may change.

Testing InformationTesting Information Some CSU’s have October and November

deadlines. Refer to Testing Schedule for add’l info. Students must send official test scores by the

testing companies by testing deadlines. Revolution will present a testing timeline. Application deadlines and testing deadlines are

different. All deadlines are FIRM.

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