sir francis drake high school junior night september 12, 2013
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SIR FRANCIS DRAKE HIGH SCHOOL
Junior NightSeptember 12, 2013
COUNSELING OFFICE WHO’S WHO
Kyle Kassabaum, Counselor Katie Paulsen, Counselor Sheila Souder, Counselor Molly Yasuda, Counselor
Jolie Jacobs, Counseling Secretary Greg Davison, School to Career Liaison Lisa Neumaier, College/Career Specialist
INTRODUCTION TO JUNIOR NIGHT
Agenda for the EveningWelcome MessageUse of NavianceSee College Reps at DrakePSAT- Saturday, October 19Testing TimelineFinancial Aide
TIMELINE FOR THE COLLEGE PROCESS
Set academic goals for junior and senior year now Sign-up for PSAT Use Naviance to research colleges and majors This fall visit with 3-5 college reps in the college and career
center Meet with Mr. Davison to learn about internships for spring and
summer Register for SAT and ACT this winter Plan college visits In spring carefully select senior year schedule Counselors will be available in early spring for Junior meetings
WHAT DOES COMMUNITY COLLEGE OFFER?
Vocational programs which are skill based programs for job readiness
Associate Degree which is a 60 unit two year college degree
Guidance regarding transfer opportunities and pathways to four year colleges
WHY GO TO A COMMUNITY COLLEGE?
– Students who do qualify to go straight to a four year university but prefer not to:
They wish to live at home/save money They did not get admitted into their dream
school They are still exploring where they want to
complete their degree They do not feel ready to navigate a 4-year
University– Students who do not qualify to go straight
to a four year university
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO ATTENDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE?
Students with a high school diploma regardless of age, OR
Students who are 18+ years old, OR Students who have successfully passed
the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) or the GED.
TRANSFER PROGRAMS
Junior Transfers Guaranteed Transfer Programs (TAG) If you wish to speak with a
representative at College of Marin, you may contact Anna Pilloton at [email protected]
www.assist.org
SAT/ACT INFORMATION
SAT Reasoning Test: 3 sections – critical reading, math and writing. Take in spring semester of the junior year www.collegeboard.com for dates/registration
SAT Subject Test: specific academic subjects. Begin to take in May or June when you finish the subject area (Recommended for UCs, but not required)
ACT: English, math, reading, science reasoning and writing. Take in the spring semester of the junior year www.act.org for dates/registration
Most schools will accept tests taken through December of senior year (except early action/decision)
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITIES
• Top 33% of CA high school graduates
• Each campusis unique
• CSU campuses have distinct student populations and programs
CSU ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The UC and the CSU have aligned the a-g subject requirements to establish a clear message about the preparation students need for university study.https://doorways.ucop.edu/list
The basic admissions requirements include:– High school “a-g” college prep courses (with
grade of C or better)- Minimum 2.0 GPA– GPA: from a-g courses only in 10th and 11th
grade– Test Scores: SAT Reasoning or ACT
First time freshman applicants are required to have completed, with a grade of C or better in each course, the 15-unit comprehensive a-g pattern of college prep. The UC and the CSU have aligned the a-g subject requirements to establish a clear message about the preparation students need for university study.
U.S. History or U.S. History and Government,
and Social Science English Mathematics
(Algebra, Geometry, Algebra ll) Science with Lab
(CSU requires one Biological Science and one Physical Science)
Language other than English (two years of same language)
Visual and Performing Arts (A single yearlong approved course)
Electives
2 years
4 years 3 years
2 years
2 years
1 year
1 year
UC A-G COLLEGE PREP PROGRAM
CHOOSING THE RIGHT CAMPUS
MAJOR– Cal Poly SLO and SDSU: Cannot be
Undeclared– Maritime: Specialized Majors In Marine
Tech/Business– Architecture/Ag/Engineering
SIZE– Small: Monterey, Sonoma, Humboldt,
Stanislaus– Medium: Chico, Cal Poly Slo, Sacramento– Large: San Diego, Long Beach
LOCATION– Rural: Chico, Humboldt, Stanislaus– Urban: San Francisco, Cal State LA, Fullerton
www.csumentor.edu
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
UC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility (top 9% of CA high school graduates)– Completion of 15 “A-G” courses (with
grade of C or better)– Minimum GPA of 3.0 in “A-G” courses in
the 10th and 11th grade– SAT Reasoning test or ACT plus Writing– 2 SAT Subject tests (recommended)
UC ADMISSIONS
Selection-admissions is not guaranteed to campus of choice
Other factors considered:– Academic rigor above and beyond
minimum requirements– Rigor of senior year schedule– Quality of your academic performance
relative to opportunities available at Drake– Special talent
UC CAMPUS FACTS
Berkeley– 26% admit rate (HS)
Davis– 46% admit rate (HS)
Irvine– 47% admit rate (HS)
UCLA– 26% admit rate (HS)
Merced– 75% admit rate (HS)
Riverside– 69% admit rate (HS)
UC CAMPUS FACTS
San Diego– 35% admit rate (HS)
Santa Barbara – 46% admit rate (HS)
Santa Cruz– 68% admit rate (HS)
OUT-OF-STATE UNIVERSITIES
Most out-of-state universities are similar to UC's and CSU's in majors and environment
Tuition and fees are typically higher except for schools offering the Western Undergraduate Exchange Program – WUE (http://wiche.edu/wue)
In most cases, admission requirements will be similar to A-G, but they do vary
TOP OUT-OF-STATE UNIVERSITIES
FOR DRAKE GRADS
University of Oregon University of Colorado at Boulder Northern Arizona University University of Washington University of Arizona Arizona State University Portland State University Oregon State University
INDEPENDENT/PRIVATE COLLEGES &
UNIVERSITIES
Independent schools are typically much more expensive than public schools, but often offer more scholarship and grant opportunities
Independent schools are often smaller and better equipped to give students more one on one attention
Admission requirements are typically going to be similar to those of a UC, but vary greatly
WHY GO OUTSIDE THE UC/CSU SYSTEM?
Location Special programs or majors Size Sports
HONORS PROGRAMS
Majority of schools offer honors programs
Programs range in format Can make a large school seem smaller
and more personal Available at both public and private
schools
DO YOUR RESEARCH!
Out-of-state and independent schools vary greatly in every possible way
Look beyond the surfaceWhat fits your needsGo online
NAVIANCE
Need help with college decisions?– Course information– College searches– Career searches – College Admission Criteria– Scholarship Lists– Student Admit Comparisons– Admissions Rep Visits
Contact Lisa Neumaier, College & Career Specialist, if you need assistance with account access. [email protected]
COLLEGE SEARCHES
Naviance – Family Connectionhttp://naviance-login.appspot.com California Community Collegeswww.cccco.edu CSUswww.csumentor.edu UCswww.universityofcalifornia.edu Independent/Private Universitieswww.aiccu.edu Common Applicationwww.commonapp.org
COLLEGE VISITS
What Colleges Offer:
Academic ProgramsAthleticsExtracurricularsLocationSororities/Fraternities
What Students Offer:
GPASpecial TalentSpecial InterestSAT/ACT Scores
WUE
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
What is it? Not all colleges or majors included http://www.wiche.edu/wue
COLLEGE COSTS PER YEAR
FINANCIAL AID
Students receive the most money from the college they attend– Focus on grades – achievement in courses is
primary factory after need Parent Night December of Senior Year http://studentaid.ed.gov/fafsa/estimate Check prospective college websites for
their financial aid information and scholorships.
GAP YEAR PROGRAMS
Drake to host Northern California Gap Year Fair – Sunday, January 12th
9:30-12:00pm in the Student Center
SELF-REFLECTION:WHAT’S NEXT?
Life after high school… Why am I applying to college ?
What do I want to get out of
college? Which is the right college for ME?
“Do not place emphasis on a college’s name; instead, evaluate the academic offerings of the school and remember what is most important is what you do with the four years you spend in college.” Marilyn Emerson, College Planning Services, NY
“The college process isn’t about acceptance: it’s about choice. Learning how to choose is one of the great rites of passage on the way to autonomous adulthood. A fork in the road can be a welcome opportunity to learn about oneself. Decision making defines us.” Kris Hintz, Private College & Career Coach
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS