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Senior Meeting Class of 2012

Senior Meeting Class of 2012. Counselor Webpage: http://www.martinez.k12.ca.us/schools/ahs/counseling/counseling.html. Graduation Status. Transcript Review/Concerns 180/170 credits 6/7 classes CAHSEE Math/English Senior Check List

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Senior Meeting Class of 2012

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  1. Senior MeetingClass of 2012 Counselor Webpage: http://www.martinez.k12.ca.us/schools/ahs/counseling/counseling.html

  2. Graduation Status Transcript Review/Concerns 180/170 credits 6/7 classes CAHSEE Math/English Senior Check List Given out during class meetings or look under helping students prepare for college on counselor web page http://www.martinez.k12.ca.us/export/sites/default/schools/ahs/counseling/planning.calendar.sr.pdf Narrow your school choices to 8-10 Have a back up plan, include schools from each area Dream, Probable and Fall back schools

  3. Financial Aid/Scholarships Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ Complete for ANY post-secondary options Do not rule out any colleges because of money File no earlier than January 1st Financial Aid Night Wednesday, December 7th CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE Used by over 400 colleges to collect additional income info in addition to the FAFSA List of colleges, universities and scholarship programs available at: https://profileonline.collegeboard.org Scholarships http://www.martinez.k12.ca.us/schools/ahs/counseling/scholarship.bulletin.htm Book in Counseling Office Make sure to complete a “Brag Sheet” early (2-3 weeks) PU in counseling office or look under scholarships section Check Counseling website/online for additional search engines CAL Grant Free money for California Schools Complete FAFSA 1st Deadline March 2nd

  4. Vocational/Technical Schools/ Military Service/Other Options Vocational or Technical Schools Contact school directly Find out what is required for enrollment Ask about Financial Aid /Scholarships Military Service Contact your recruiter Job/Station choice Sign up for the Education GI Bill Other Options Job Corps: www.jobcorps.doleta.gov 800-733-4527 Americorps: www.americorps.org 800-942-2677 California Conservation Corps: www.ccc.ca.gov 800-952-5627 Apprenticeship Programs/Building Trades Council: 925 228-0900

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  6. DVC/LMC Over 30 Career/Vocational Certificates offered at each LMC : The Reg. & Voc. Nursing, Fire Acad. & Paramedic Program require prerequisite classes before applying to the program Associates Degree in Arts/Science (AA/AS) Many Certificate programs lead to Associate Degrees Associate Degrees and Certificates available: DVC:http://www.dvc.edu/pdfs/certificate-programs-degrees.pdf LMC: http://www.losmedanos.edu/degrees/ Transfer to a UC/CSU or Private School Great to know your Major/School Undeclared Major is okay www.assist.org to match 2 yr. to UC/CSU classes

  7. DVC/Community College Timeline Fall If Community College is a fall back option, make sure to apply to all 4 year schools in the fall Winter Apply for financial aid Spring assessment tests Math/English SAT/ACT are NOT required Counseling 095/096 (DVC)/Enrollment Spring semester enrollment Counseling 095: Meet with DVC counselor to plan course of study Counseling 096: For student athletes Additional counseling/career classes of interest: Counseling 120 Student Success: Covers Study skills, critical thinking and problem solving skills. Career 110: Assessment (120), Major exploration (130) & Job Search strategies (140), students can also take each section separately.

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  9. CSU/UC Eligibility CSU: Minimum 2.0 GPA, 30 ACT/1300 SAT (Math/Read) 2.99 GPA, 10 ACT/510 SAT (Math/Read) 3.0 GPA qualifies for any test score CSU eligibility index (GPA/Tests): http://www.csumentor.edu/planning/high_school/cal_residents.asp UC: Minimum 3.0 GPA Top 9% of Class and/or CA Graduates will be offered a spot at a UC if applied Admissions calculator: http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/freshman/california-residents/admissions-index/index.html UC/CSU comparison of minimum Eligibility requirements for freshman: http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/counselors/files/CC11_CSU_UCa_g_ComparisonMatrix_final.pdf

  10. CSU/UC Applications: Applications open October 1st CSU/UC’s Filing starts November 1st UC’s Students should apply to ALL CSU’s that they are interested in attending. 16 of 23 CSU campuses are impacted: Chico, Fresno, Fullerton, Humboldt, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Northridge, Cal Poly-Pomona, Sacramento, San Berardino, Cal Poly-SLO, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, San Marcos & Sonoma Other CSU campuses are impacted for specific majors. Students should make sure to check their major before applying. http://www.calstate.edu/SAS/documents/impactedprogramsmatrix.pdf All UC’s are impacted so students should apply to ALL UC campuses that they are interested in attending.

  11. CSU/UC Applications CSU application: http://www.csumentor.com/ Directions: https://secure.csumentor.edu/AboutMentor/counselor_educator/pdfs/freshman_instructions.pdf UC application: http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/apply_to_uc.html Directions: http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/counselors/files/applyonline_11-12_freshman_final.pdf Applications due November 30th

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  13. Independent/Private Colleges Applications Some schools have early decision (binding) and early action (non-binding) options Many colleges use the common application: https://www.commonapp.org/CommonApp/default.aspx Invite staff and counselors to complete their portion on-line Secondary School Report Mid Year Report Submit Official Transcript when required Letters of Recommendation Common application Directions: https://www.commonapp.org/CommonApp/Docs/DownloadForms/2012/2012CAO_Instructions.pdf Application deadlines vary

  14. CSU/UC/Private Use updated transcripts for applications The Statewide Student ID number can be found at the bottom of your transcript Know A-G/College prep classes AHS’s A-G course list. https://doorways.ucop.edu/list/ List all A-G classes Follow schools instructions as to how you should include repeats Apply early, don’t wait until the last minute Use appropriate email and make sure to check regularly Notice of acceptance begins in March College Application Assistance: Monday, Oct. 17th, Wednesday, Oct. 19th, Monday, Nov.14th, Wednesday, Nov 16th in the Library at Lunch 14

  15. Tests Tests SAT 1/ACT with writing CSU/UC/Privates require CSU will take highest score individually UC takes highest scores in one sitting Privates vary Generally November latest initial/December latest for retakes SAT Subject test: CSU never required UC no longer require Some impacted majors may recommend but it cannot be held against you if you do not take them, it can only help Privates generally require, check specific requirement of individual schools SAT/ACT test dates: http://sat.collegeboard.org/register/sat-dates October/November/December http://www.actstudent.org/regist/currentdates.html October/December 15

  16. Personal Statements CSU not required UC: Total: 1000 words, minimum 250 on one prompt Prompts: Describe the world you come from. Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or experience that is important to you. Additional comments section (optional) maximum of 500 words Use to explain any irregularities on your transcript or A-G requirements Private Schools Required, check individual schools for prompts Common App prompts: An essay (250-500 words) on a topic of your choice or on one of the five options listed on the application. Personal Statement Workshop October 11th & 18th after school in the Library 16

  17. Letter of Recommendation CSU/UC Not necessary or desirable Private schools require Allow time for Teachers/Counselors/Community Members If you use the common application counselors are required to submit a letter of recommendation on-line so please complete a “Brag Sheet” early: PU in counseling office or look under recommendation section: http://www.martinez.k12.ca.us/schools/ahs/counseling/recommendations.html

  18. Upcoming EventsListen for announcements, check in the counseling office or view the Counseling Website including the Scholarship Bulletin & Current News on a weekly basis. Senior College Night Wednesday September 28th at 6:30 in the PAB Senior Sunrise 6:45AM October 7th Football Field Senior Boat Cruise • Oct 22nd • Personal Statement Workshop October 11th & 18th after school in the Library. Plan to attend both sessions College Application Assistance Monday, Oct. 17th, Wednesday, Oct. 19th, Monday, Nov.14th, Wednesday, Nov 16th in the Library at Lunch Senior Financial Aid Night Wednesday, December 7th at 6:30 in the Library

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