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.

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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