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Senior Visit:Class of 2015


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COUNSELORS Mrs. Trish Scott ext. 34150

A - Delg

Mr. Lupe Barba ext. 34159 DeliGala plus AVID

Ms. Linda Garcia ext. 34151 Gall - Lopez, D

Mrs. Diana Farley ext. 34152 Lopez, ERodriguez, C

Mr. Tony Wood ext. 34157 Rodriguez, D - Z

Walk-in meetings are available most days before and after school as well as during lunch.

To make an appointment, see a counseling office secretary before school, lunch or afterschool and she will write out a pass for a specific time and date. Show your teacher thepass on that date to be released to go to the office for your visit!


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WHEN WE WERE YOUNG

Mrs. Scott

Mr. Barba

Mrs. Farley

Mr. Wood


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HTTP://YOUCANGO.COLLEGEBOARD.ORG

YOU CAN GO!
http://youcango.collegeboard.org/http://youcango.collegeboard.org/


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2012 MEDIAN U.S. EARNINGS BY EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT(FOR WORKERS AGE 25 AND OLDER)


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STEP 1:

GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL


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HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

English Math

Social Studies

Science

PE

Foreign Lang./Fine Art Health

Electives

40 credits20 credits

30 credits

20 credits

20 credits

10 credits5 credits

80 credits

You must also pass the CAHSEE

Total 225 credits


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PROGRESS/REPORT CARDS

1stQuarter Progress

1stQuarter Report Cards

2ndQuarter Progress

1stSemester Grades (Final)

3rdQuarter Progress 3rdQuarter Report Cards

4thQuarter Progress

2ndSemester Grades (Final)

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10/21

11/14

1/7/15 (mailed)

2/20/154/14/15

5/15/15

6/17/15 (mailed)


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STEP 2:DO WHAT COMES NEXT


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COLLEGE FAIRWEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2014

RHS TERRIER GYM 6:00 8:00 PM


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Helpful websites:Help Im undecided!

www.collegeview.comwww.collegeboard.org

California community colleges:www.cccco.edu

UC:www.ucop.edu CSU:www.calstate.edu

Private schools: www.aiccu.edu

Art:www.artschools.comTechnical:www.technical-schools-guide.com

Military: www.military.com
http://www.collegeview.com/http://www.collegeboard.org/http://www.cccco.edu/http://www.ucop.edu/http://www.calstate.edu/http://www.aiccu.edu/http://www.artschools.com/http://www.technical-schools-guide.com/http://www.military.com/http://www.military.com/http://www.technical-schools-guide.com/http://www.technical-schools-guide.com/http://www.technical-schools-guide.com/http://www.technical-schools-guide.com/http://www.technical-schools-guide.com/http://www.artschools.com/http://www.aiccu.edu/http://www.calstate.edu/http://www.ucop.edu/http://www.cccco.edu/http://www.collegeboard.org/http://www.collegeview.com/


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BIG FUTURE

https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-search
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-searchhttps://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-searchhttps://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-searchhttps://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-searchhttps://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-searchhttps://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-searchhttps://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-search


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Academic

Area

High School University of California Cal State University Community

College

Private Colleges

225 Units Upper 9%: Most

Competitive

Upper 33%:

Competitive

Most Difficult

Very Difficult

Moderately Difficult

Minimally DifficultNon-Competitive

English 4 Years (40 Units) 4 Years 4 Years 1. Four-YearDegree Transfer

Recommended

strongest possible

preparation.

2. Assoc. of Arts

Degree*Business

*Science*Astronomy

*Psychology

*Telecommunications

*Aeronautics

*Electronics

*Psychiatric Technology

*Foreign Language

*Pre-Professional School

3. Vocational

Certificate

Programs*Police Work

*Drafting

*Medical Secretary

*Child Development

*Fire Academy

*Emergency Med. Tech.

*Computer Science

*Interior Design

*Welding

Broad Range of

Admissions

Standards and

Policies

Math 2 Years (20 Units)

Alg. 1 or Alg. A&B

Algebra 1

Geometry

Algebra II

(Recommend4or more years)

Algebra 1

Geometry

Algebra II

(Recommend4or more years)

World History

& GeographyU.S. History

Amer. Govt. /Economics

3 Years (30 Units):

World Hist.

U.S, Hist.

Govt./Econ.

1 Year World History and

1 Year U.S. HistoryOR US Hist. AND

1 Semester Am. Govt. OR

1 Semester Econ.

1 Year World History and

1 Year U.S. History and1 Semester Am. Govt. and

1 Semester Econ.

Science 2 Years (20 Units)

(Physical 10)(Life 10)

2 Years Lab Science (from

core disciplines)

(3 Recommended)

2 Years Science (1lab)

(1 physical and 1 biological)

Fine Art or

ForeignLanguage

1 Year (10 Units) 1 Year UC Accepted Fine Art and

2 Years Same Foreign Language(3 Recommended)

1 Year CSU Accepted Fine Art

and

2 Years Same Foreign

Language (3 Recommended)

P.E. 2 Years (20 Units) 1 Year of College-Prep Electivesto be chosen from at least two of

the following: History, English,

Advanced Math, Lab Science,

Foreign Language, Social

Science, UC Accepted Fine Arts

1 Year of College-Prep Electives

to be chosen from at least two of

the following: History, English,

Advanced Math, Lab Science,

Foreign Language, Social

Science, UC Accepted Fine Arts

Health Year (5 Units)

Required GPA

Tests

CAHSEE Minimum GPA3.3

SAT or ACT (SUBJECT

EXAMS OPTIONAL)

Minimum GPA2.5

SAT or ACT

H.S. Diploma or

age 18 PlacementTests

See Individual

Catalogs

Academic Requirements for Citrus Valley High School Graduation

And All Levels of College Admission


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COLLEGE ADMISSIONS A-G

A. History (US Hist., Govt, World) 2 yrs.

B. English 4 yrs.

C. Math (Alg. 1, Geom., Alg. 2) 3yrs.

4 years recommended

D. Science (Lab) 2 yrs.

3 years recommended

E. Foreign Language 2 yrs.3 years recommended

F. Visual/Performing Art 1 yr.

G. College Prep Electives 1 yr.

C-orbetter


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COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS

College Preparatory Courses SAT/ACT

SAT Subject Test (optional or per major)

Good grade point average

Requesting recommendation letters from your counselor:

2-3 weeks in advance-make an appointment!

provide a pre-addressed envelope with postage

Attach updated resume


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Here are the Anticipated SATandACTtest dates for the2014-2015 school year (ALL SATURDAYS):

1stSem. 2ndSem.

SAT Test: 10/11/14 1/24/15

11/8/14 3/14/15

12/6/14 5/2/15

6/6/15

1stSem. 2ndSem.

ACT Test: 9/13/14 2/7/15

10/25/14 4/18/1512/13/14 6/13/15


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If you need more than

60 credits, see your

counselor!


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I. CREDITS NEEDED TO GRADUATE

Credits needed to graduate 225 Credits I have completed -_____

TOTAL =_____

Credits enrolled -_____ CREDITS DEFICIENT =_____

(SEE YOUR COUNSELOR!!!!)


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II. POST SECONDARY PLAN (CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING)

_____a. Community College

_____b. CSU

_____c. UC

_____d. Private College

_____e. Technical School

_____f. Military


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III. COLLEGE ELIGIBILITY (10TH 12TH WEIGHTED ACADEMIC GPA)

CSU/UC GPA _______ A-G requirements completed ? a.

Yes b. No

If not eligible, list the classes you need tocomplete A-G requirements

_____________________________________

_____________________________________

__________________________________

___


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IV. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY (CSU)

A-G completed yes______ no_____

Required GPA _____ Your GPA ______

SAT &/or ACT scores/dates: _____ /_____Application Deadline: ________________

www.csumentor.com(online application)

Bakersfield, Channel Islands, Chico, Dominguez Hills,East Bay, Fresno, Fullerton, Humboldt, Long Beach, Los

Angeles, Maritime, Monterey Bay, Northridge, Pomona,Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco,San Jose, San Luis Obispo, San Marcos, Sonoma, Stanislaus

2.0

November 30

th
http://www.scumentor.com/http://www.scumentor.com/http://www.scumentor.com/http://www.scumentor.com/http://www.scumentor.com/


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CSU MENTOR

Apply Online Student Planner

Financial Aid Information

Explore Campuses Links to each campus, virtual tours, etc.

Request private and out of state college

information

Monitor Deadlines

http://www.csumentor.com
http://www.csumentor.com/http://www.csumentor.com/


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https://secure.csumentor.edu/planning/high_school/cal_residents.asp

CSU ELIGIBILITY INDEX
https://secure.csumentor.edu/planning/high_school/cal_residents.asphttps://secure.csumentor.edu/planning/high_school/cal_residents.asphttps://secure.csumentor.edu/planning/high_school/cal_residents.asphttps://secure.csumentor.edu/planning/high_school/cal_residents.asphttps://secure.csumentor.edu/planning/high_school/cal_residents.asp


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V. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (UC)

A-G completed yes_____ no_____

Required GPA ______ Your GPA ______

SAT &/or ACT scores/dates_____ / _____

Application Deadline:

__________________

www.ucop.edu/pathways

Berkeley*Davis*Irvine*Los Angeles*Merced*Riverside*San Diego*Santa Barbara*Santa Cruz

3.0

November 30th
http://www.ucop.edu/pathwayshttp://www.ucop.edu/pathways


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UC Comprehensive Review System

1. Grade-point average

2. Test scores

3. Performance in and number of courses beyond minimum a-g requirements

4. UC-approved honors courses and advanced courses

5. Eligibility in the Local Context (ELC)CA residents only

6. Quality of senior-year program of study

7. Academic opportunities in California high schools

8. Outstanding performance in one or more academic subject areas

9. Achievements in special projects

10. Improvement in academic performance

11. Special talents, achievements and awards

12. Participation in educational preparation programs

13. Academic accomplishment in light of life experiences14. Geographic location

Note: No single factor determines admission.


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VI. COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Graduate from CVHS

Registration/testing Dates:________

Options: Certificate, AA Degree, Vocational

Program, 4-year transfer

Pros: Lower costs, flexible schedule, opportunity to explore majors,smaller Classes, qualified professors, transitional

Cons: Limited curriculum, lighter workload, less involved students,campus Life (or lack thereof)

Spring 2015


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COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Admissions CriteriaGraduate from high school

Or be 18 years of age

SAT/ACT notrequiredAssessment tests required in math and

English to determine appropriate class

placement. Simple application process


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9 UC Schools

23 CSU Schools
http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=uc+schools&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&docid=nwbFgk-QAkwWWM&tbnid=8_qWnTrsD7lRMM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bakersfieldnow.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2FUC-reports-jump-in-out-of-state-student-admissions-147810235.html&ei=MBNEU8uAJ8TgyQHxx4DgCA&bvm=bv.64367178,d.aWc&psig=AFQjCNFuQaeYKC7d_gbgdJX5Az8YZN_Ilw&ust=1397056683099837http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=uc+schools&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&docid=nwbFgk-QAkwWWM&tbnid=8_qWnTrsD7lRMM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bakersfieldnow.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2FUC-reports-jump-in-out-of-state-student-admissions-147810235.html&ei=MBNEU8uAJ8TgyQHxx4DgCA&bvm=bv.64367178,d.aWc&psig=AFQjCNFuQaeYKC7d_gbgdJX5Az8YZN_Ilw&ust=1397056683099837


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VII. FINANCIAL AID

FAFSA www.FAFSA.ed.govDate Available: _________________

Date Due: __________________

Pick up any information on the FAFSA(financial aid application) before winter

break. Application available January 1st

January 1 2015

March 2, 2015

NCAA QUICK REFERENCE
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/


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NCAA QUICK REFERENCESEE MS. FINAZZO B-01

www.nc eligi ilitycenter.org
http://www.ncaaeligibilitycenter.org/http://www.ncaaeligibilitycenter.org/http://www.ncaaeligibilitycenter.org/http://www.ncaaeligibilitycenter.org/http://www.ncaaeligibilitycenter.org/http://www.ncaaeligibilitycenter.org/


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VIII. SENIOR VISIT INFORMATION

See senior visit handout/bulletin/CVHSwebsite: http://cvhs.redlandsusd.net

Listen for announcements!
http://cvhs.redlandsusd.net/http://cvhs.redlandsusd.net/


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SENIOR RSUM FORMAT

1. List of Colleges w/deadlines/due dates2. Cover Letter Should include a gracious recognition to the writer for offering their time to complete the recommendation

3. Rsum form (see Redlands Comm. Scholarship Foundation Worksheet on our website for the format)

Personal info. (email/address/phone)

School/Community Activities

Employment

Volunteer Work

Awards/Recognitions

Long/short term goals

Special talents or service projects

4. Personal Statement/College Essay/Sr. Essay


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GOLDEN TIPS!!!

Doask ahead of time, (Common App., orSendEdu) then bring in the necessaryinformation

Dolet the writer know BEFORE sending theelectronic request for recommendation

Docheck back with the writer to see if anythingelse is needed

Dontask anyone else to do these things foryou

Dontwait until the last minute or the day beforebreak


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SAMPLE COVER LETTER


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REQUEST FOR RECOMMENDATION NOTE


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RESUME SELECTIVE


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RESUME COMPETITIVE


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RESUME AVERAGE


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SENIOR ESSAY EXAMPLE


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FALL

*Apply for

4-year college

*Last Chance

SAT/ACT

*Take ASVAB

WINTER

*Apply for

financial aid

(FAFSA)

*RCSF Application

SPRING

*Get acceptance

letters from

4-year college

*Register for

community college

*Take ASVAB

Senior Year In Review


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KEYS TO SUCCESS

Attendance Study Time

Materials

Note-TakingAsking Questions

Tutoring

Keeping track of grades

Communication

Using available resources

CLASS


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CLASS

Character - Doing what is right, always doing your best

Leadership - Being a positive example for others,influencing others in a positive way

Attitude - Everything you do is shaped by your

attitude.Good attitude-Good Results, Bad Attitude-Bad Results

Scholarship - Being a student, preparing for the futureafter high school

Service - Giving back to others, Gratitude

Show CLASS in

everything you do

especially

electronic transmissions,

social media

Of 381 college admissions officers who answered a Kaplan

telephone questionnaire this year, 31% said they had

visited an applicants Facebook or other personal social

media page to learn more about them 30% of the

admissions officers said they had discovered information

online that had negatively affected an applicants

prospects... In the business realm, employers now vet the

online reputations of job candidates as a matter of course.

- New York Times

Bl kh k S i th C i t i th CLASS


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Blackhawks Serv ing the Communi ty w i th CLASS


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TOO MUCH INFORMATION?

VIEW THIS PPP ON THE CVHS WEBSITE:

COUNSELING MAIN PAGE


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YOUR PHOTO HERE:


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Please see

your counselor

if this number is

PSAT/SA

TACT

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