MR. MATTHEW THOMPSON

SGHS Junior College Planning Night: Class of

2017

Agenda

Major Topics of DiscussionWhy does Junior Year matter so much? HS Graduation and College/University RequirementsSAT and SAT II Subject TestCareer ResearchCollege Search EngineCSU/UC/Private School Requirements and DeadlinesChoices for the Admission ProcessNCAAFinancial AidFamily College Planning MeetingAdditional Resources

Major Topics of Discussion

Private vs Public Student to Faculty Ratio & Retention/Graduation Rates Cost

“Fs and Ds on transcripts” Validation

Commuting vs DormingOut of State Institutions vs In State Institutions

Out of State tuition Western Undergraduate Exchange

Validation of Grades with “D”

Grades of “D”s and “F”s are not accepted by most institutions.

Why Does Junior Year Matter So Much?

Last set of grades that will be listed on college applications. Last chance to evaluate your success in the highest level of

academic courses you have completed thus far.This is the year you should be figuring out the

colleges you want to apply to.Last chance to make up any Ds and/or Fs

(reflected in college applications). Get the best possible grades this year so that you

can take a rigorous schedule next year: AP and Honors classes. Not just about the extra grade point…

College Assessments

SAT V ACT

SAT AND ACT

Redesigned SATTest DatesNew SAT v ACTSAT II Subject Tests

SAT and ACT Test Dates

SAT Test Dates:• October 3, 2015 – Register by September 3

• November 7, 2015 – Register by October 3• December 5, 2015 – Register by November 5• January 23, 2016 – Register by December 28• March 5, 2016 – Register by February 5• May 7, 2016 – Register by April 8• June 4, 2016 – Register by May 5

ACT Test Dates:• September 12, 2015 – Register by August 7

• October 24, 2015 – Register by September 18• December 12, 2015 – Register by November 6• February 6, 2016 – Register by January 8• April 9, 2016 – Register by March 4• June 11, 2016 – Register by May 6

NEW SAT v ACT

(NEW) SAT ACT

Length 3 hours (plus 50 minutes if doing the Writing)

Just under 3 hours (175 minutes) (+ 30 minutes if doing the Writing)

Structure & Parts

Math: 80 minutes, 58 questions:• Calculator Portion: 55 minutes, 38 (8 grid-in, 30 multiple-choice)• No-Calculator Portion: 25 minutes, 20 questions (5 grid-in, 15multiple-choice)Evidence-Based Reading & Writing:• 1 Reading Test: 65 minutes, 52 questions• 1 Writing and Language Test: 35 minutes, 44 questionsEssay (Optional): 50 minutes, 1 essay

Math: 60 minutes, 60 questions, all multiple-choice, calculators permittedReading: 35 minutes, 40 questions, all multiple-choiceEnglish: 45 minutes, 45 questions, all multiple-choiceScience: 35 minutes, 40 questions, all multiple-choiceWriting (Optional): 30 minutes, 1 essay prompt

(NEW) SAT ACT

Scoring Total score of 400-1600Individual scores (Math and Reading & Writing) of 200-800Subscores within/across sections/categoriesSeparate Essay score of 2-8 on each of 3 essay components

Composite score of 1-36 (average score from the individual tests )Individual test scores of 1-36 (Math, Reading, English, Science)Subscores within sections/categoriesSeparate Writing score of 2-12

Math Content

• Heart of Algebra (i.e. linear equations, functions, etc.)• Problem-Solving & Data Analysis (aka Social Science math)• Passport to Advanced Math (complex equations, i.e. quadratics)• Additional Topics in Math (mostly plane geometry)

• Pre-Algebra/Elementary Algebra• Intermediate Algebra/Coordinate Geometry• Plane Geometry/Trigonometry

NEW SAT v ACT

(NEW) SAT ACT

Evidence-BasedReading (SAT) /Reading (ACT)Content

• Words in Context• Command of Evidence• Analysis in History/Social Studies• Analysis in Science

• Reading Comprehension (passage-based)

Writing andLanguage (SAT) /English (ACT)Content

• Expression of Ideas (development, organization and effectivelanguage use)• Standard English Conventions (sentence structure, conventions ofusage, convention of punctuation)• Words in Context• Command of Evidence

•Usage/Mechanics• Rhetorical Skills

NEW SAT v ACT

(NEW) SAT ACT

Science Content No distinct science section, however science passages appear in theEvidence-Based Reading and Writing Test.

• Interpretation• Analysis• Evaluation• Reasoning• Problem-Solving

When Offered 7x/year: October, November, December, January, March, May, June

6x/year: September, October, December, February, April, June

NEW SAT v ACT

SAT II Subject Test Requirements (UC)

Recommended SAT Subject Tests These are recommendations, not mandates. You

will not be penalized for failing to take the SAT Subject Tests. On the other hand, submission of these test scores (just like submission of AP and/or IB scores) may add positively to the review of your application.

Many private institutions recommend and some require students to take the SAT II Subject Test for particular majors. MORE REASON TO RESEARCH COLLEGES EARLY!!

Should be taken after completing the course.

UC Recommended SAT Subject Tests

Berkeley: College of Chemistry and College of

Engineering: Math Level 2 and a science test (Biology E/M, Chemistry, or Physics) closely related to the applicant's intended major.

Irvine: Henry Samueli School of Engineering: Math

Level 2 and a science test (Biology E/M, Chemistry, or Physics) closely related to the applicant's intended major.

Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences: Biology M, Chemistry, and/or Math Level 2 .

School of Physical Sciences: Chemistry and Math Level 2 for chemistry, earth system science, mathematics, and physics majors.

Program in Public Health: Biology E, Biology M, and/or Chemistry for public health science majors; Biology E, Biology M, and/or World History for public health policy majors.

Los Angeles Henry Samueli School of Engineering and

Applied Science: Math Level 2 and a science test (Biology E/M, Chemistry, or Physics) closely related to the applicant's intended major.

Riverside College of Natural and Agricultural

Sciences and Bourns College of Engineering: Math 2 and Chemistry or Physics, for all majors

San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering and

biological or physical sciences majors: Math Level 2 and a science test (Biology E/M, Chemistry, or Physics) closely related to the applicant’s intended major.

Santa Barbara College of Engineering: Math Level 2 College of Creative Studies: Math Level 2 for math majors Math Level 2 and Physics for physics

majors Biology for biology majors Chemistry for biochemistry and

chemistry majors Math Level 2 for computer science

majors

SAT Fee Waivers

Career Research

Students- be proactive about figuring out what career is best for you. Complete career assessments and research careers using the following websites: 1. Use the My Next Move website (

http://www.mynextmove.org/)  to learn more about your career of interest or to begin searching for a career that interests you.

2. Use the Humanmetrics website (http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp) to complete an assessment on your personality type and careers that match it.

3. Use the iSEEK Careers Skills Assessment: http://www.iseek.org/careers/skillsAssessment.  Complete the assessment on your skill type and careers that match it.

Career Research

4. Use the Bureau of Labor Statistics website (http://www.bls.gov/k12/students.htm).  Research different careers and answer the questions below in finding out more about them. How does the occupation fit your skills and interests? What will you be doing in the occupation? What is the necessary education and/or training? How many jobs are there in the occupation currently? Is the occupation projected to grow, decline, or remain unchanged?

Why? How much does this occupation pay? What do the top 10 percent

earn? The bottom 10 percent? Find someone with a job in the occupation you are interested in, and

interview him or her. The interviewer should find outo What kind of work the person does.o What the person likes and dislikes about the job.o What advice the person would give to someone interested in a career in this field.

Internships & Making a Resume

A great way to get exposure in the field you are interested in… Internships Shadowing

Create a resume in advance to provide to the professional. Will also be used next year when asking teachers for

letters of recommendation.

College Search Engine

Big Future- Collegeboardhttps://

bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-search Should have list of colleges ready for the start

of the senior year.Realistic/Back-up, Reasonable/Confident, and

Reach

REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES

Applications for Next Year

California State University Application

CSU Mentor: Will be available for students in the senior year to submit fall applications on October 1st. Log on to www.csumentor.edu. Deadline is November 30th.

Complete the application for the following academic year.

No letters of recommendation and no personal statement essays.

FYI: Application cost is $55 per campus

http://degrees.calstate.edu/

CSU Impacted Majors: http://www.calstate.edu/SAS/impactioninfo.shtml

CSU Estimated Expenses (Cost of Attendance)

University of California Application

Window opens August 1st to begin working on the application.

Window to submit applications is November 1st-30th.Must include two personal statement essays (“Freshman

Applicant Prompt” and “Prompt For All Applicants”).The application fee for each UC campus you apply to is

$70. Fee Waiver: You can apply for a fee waiver within the

online application and be notified immediately whether you have qualified. You will need to provide your family's income and the number of people supported by that income.

MUST HAVE A MINIMUM GPA OF 3.0!

University of California

Why is UC schools typically held in higher regard? Selectivity Research-based

institutions Rankings

UC Admissions Statistics (2013)

Berkeley: · GPA: 4.18· SAT CR 678, M 706, W 692

Davis:· GPA: 4.07· SAT CR 612, M 663, W 631

Irvine:· GPA: 4.03· SAT CR 591, M 652, W 611

Los Angeles:· GPA: 4.15· SAT CR 667, M 701, W 684

Merced:· GPA: 3.59· SAT CR 534, M 564, W 536

Riverside:· GPA: 3.72· SAT CR 555, M 599, W 566

Santa Cruz:· GPA: 3.84· SAT CR 583, M 616, W 594

Santa Barbara:· GPA: 4.01· SAT CR 620, M 659, W 636

San Diego:· GPA: 4.11· SAT CR 642, M 692, W 659

University of California Application

Campus Major OfferingsUCB http://berkeley.edu/academics/dept/a.shtml UCD http://admissions.ucdavis.edu/majors UCI www.admissions.uci.edu/about/majors_and_minors.html UCLA www.admissions.ucla.edu/majors UCM www.ucmerced.edu/academics/undergraduate-majors UCR www.ucr.edu/academics/undergradmajors.html UCSD

www.ucsd.edu/current-students/academics/majors-minors/undergraduate-majors.html

UCSB www.admissions.ucsb.edu/allmajors.asp UCSC http://admissions.ucsc.edu/majors

University of California

Estimated Average Costs for California Residents, 2015-2016

The Common Application

520+ institutions use this application.Required essay for the Common App and many colleges

require supplemental essay and/or short answer questions.

Many institutions require letters of recommendation. Dates vary based on each institution

Research early and plan accordinglyCosts of applications vary:

University of Southern California (USC): $80

Loyola Marymount University (LMU): $60

University of Portland: $50

USC Cost of Attendance

Choices for the Admission Process-Not For UC and CSU

NCAA

Those students seeking to continue playing sports in college, need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center.

Go to the school website: www.Valiantspirit.com Go to the Counseling section under Academics Click on the tab on the right labeled “NCAA Clearinghouse” Register and then inform Mr. Thompson so that transcripts can be sent

there. Students must send official SAT/ACT scores. Enter 9999 during ACT or SAT registration to ensure the testing

agency reports your score directly to the NCAA Eligibility Center. Test scores on transcripts will not be used.

Speak to your coach and athletic director more regarding the athlete perspective and schools to consider.

NAIA

Will need to go through this eligibility process as well if considering NAIA schools.

They do not accept test scores off high school transcripts. Scores must be sent directly from the testing

service using our code: 9876

Family College Planning Meetings

If you have any questions or need additional guidance, set up a Family College Planning Appointment. This will take place during the Spring Semester Forms will be distributed to students wanting to

schedule this meeting.

Additional Resources

Class of 2017 College Resources Edmodo Code: 5jks2f A Parent or Student can find an individual's parent code by:

Log in to the student's account Scroll down and find the Parent Code on the bottom left corner of the home page.

College Fair: Sunday, September 20th

Located at CSUN Time: TBD

Last year: 11am-2pm

College Application Process Workshop-Senior Year Every Wednesday at lunch Begins towards the end of September Application Walk-Throughs (CSU/UC/Common App), Personal Statements,

Financial Aid, Asking for letters of recommendation, etc. FINANCIAL AID NIGHT-Senior Year

Attend during the senior year Student-based end of October Family-based in November.

Counseling Page on the School Website

Fall Hours

  St. Genevieve Internship

Monday 7:00am-10:30am 11am-4pm

Tuesday 1:30pm-5:00pm 7:30am-1:00pm

Wednesday 7:00am-1:00pm 1:30pm-4:00pm

Thursday 1:30pm-5:00pm 7:30am-1:00pm

Friday 11:30am-4:00pm 7:30am-11:00am