What will I do next year?What will I do next year?

RESEARCHING RESEARCHING COLLEGE OPTIONSCOLLEGE OPTIONS

NAVIANCE!!!!!NAVIANCE!!!!!

How do I use it?How do I use it?

Login in through link on RHS websiteLogin in through link on RHS website

User name is first name dot last name User name is first name dot last name

(ex. (ex. john.smithjohn.smith))

Password is your permanent school id numberPassword is your permanent school id number

Tutorials and instructions available on the CCC web page.Tutorials and instructions available on the CCC web page.

NAVIANCE!!!!!NAVIANCE!!!!!College Research with Super MatchCollege Research with Super Match

NAVIANCE!!!!!NAVIANCE!!!!!

Eligibility vs. AcceptanceEligibility vs. Acceptance

�� Many colleges turn away more students Many colleges turn away more students than they acceptthan they accept

�� More colleges are becoming competitiveMore colleges are becoming competitive

�� No matter how great your application No matter how great your application Being eligibleBeing eligible does not always meandoes not always mean

being accepted being accepted

�� Everyone needs a good back up planEveryone needs a good back up plan

Naviance Event SignNaviance Event Sign--upup

CSU’sCSU’s�� 23 Campuses, one university23 Campuses, one university

�� Hands on learningHands on learning

�� InternshipsInternships

�� Start specific to major at Start specific to major at freshman levelfreshman level

�� Experience, license, training, Experience, license, training, knowledge upon graduation knowledge upon graduation to enter the industryto enter the industry

UC’sUC’s�� Nine undergraduate Nine undergraduate

universitiesuniversities

�� Research based educationResearch based education

�� Common generalCommon general--eded classes classes

�� More information on More information on application than CSU application than CSU

�� Personal Statement requiredPersonal Statement required

�� Tend to be more selective Tend to be more selective than CSUthan CSU

California Public UniversitiesCalifornia Public Universities

Private & OutPrivate & Out--ofof--State CollegesState Colleges

�� Do your homeworkDo your homework

�� May use Common App May use Common App

�� May require SAT subjects in more than 2 May require SAT subjects in more than 2 subjectssubjects

�� May require letters of recommendation.May require letters of recommendation.

�� May have different selection criteria than a May have different selection criteria than a –– gg

�� Out of state may have WUE tuition discountsOut of state may have WUE tuition discounts

�� Check accreditation and beware of schools with Check accreditation and beware of schools with no entry requirements.no entry requirements.

SAT or ACT?SAT or ACT?

•SAT tests critical thinking and problem solving. Basically how to apply what you know.

•ACT is more content driven and tests what you know.

AND

The ACT includes science; the SAT does not.The ACT math section includes trigonometry.The SAT tests vocabulary much more than the ACT.The SAT is not entirely multiple choice.The SAT has a guessing penalty; the ACT does not.The ACT tests English grammar; the SAT does not.

SAT or ACT?SAT or ACT?

�� Most colleges accept SAT or ACT With Writing, and use Most colleges accept SAT or ACT With Writing, and use whichever is higher whichever is higher

�� Some schools recommend or require SAT Subject Some schools recommend or require SAT Subject Exams for all applicants or applicants to particular Exams for all applicants or applicants to particular programs. Finding this out requires a little digging!programs. Finding this out requires a little digging!

�� Check not the test dates, but the score release dates to Check not the test dates, but the score release dates to determine if your scores will be available before your determine if your scores will be available before your college deadline. For many schools this means taking college deadline. For many schools this means taking the SAT/ACT no later than October or November.the SAT/ACT no later than October or November.

Community CollegeCommunity College

�� Can be a great cost saving toolCan be a great cost saving tool

�� Can be an excellent “second chance” at the Can be an excellent “second chance” at the gpagpa you you need to get into the four year program you want.need to get into the four year program you want.

�� Do not require SAT or ACT for admissionDo not require SAT or ACT for admission

Please remember…Please remember…

……this is not high school. this is not high school. �� College courses are rigorous even at the Community College courses are rigorous even at the Community

College level. College level.

�� No one is going to hold you accountable except yourself.No one is going to hold you accountable except yourself.

�� To be successful, you must have a plan!!! To be successful, you must have a plan!!!

Sierra CollegeSierra CollegeAssociate Degree for Transfer ProgramAssociate Degree for Transfer Program

�� Guarantees your admission with junior standing to the California State Guarantees your admission with junior standing to the California State University system.University system.

�� Provides students with priority admission consideration to local California Provides students with priority admission consideration to local California State University campus in a program or major that is similar to the major or State University campus in a program or major that is similar to the major or area of emphasis you studied at the California community college.area of emphasis you studied at the California community college.

�� Prohibits the California State University from requiring you to repeat courses Prohibits the California State University from requiring you to repeat courses that are similar to those completed at your community college as part of that are similar to those completed at your community college as part of your Associate Degree for Transfer.your Associate Degree for Transfer.

�� Prohibits the California State University from requiring you to take more Prohibits the California State University from requiring you to take more than 60 units to complete a 120than 60 units to complete a 120--unit baccalaureate degree.unit baccalaureate degree.

�� Reduces the need to take unnecessary courses, thereby shortening your Reduces the need to take unnecessary courses, thereby shortening your time to degree completion and reducing your costs at the community time to degree completion and reducing your costs at the community college and California State University.college and California State University.

Associate Degrees for Transfer Associate Degrees for Transfer Currently Offered at Sierra CollegeCurrently Offered at Sierra College

�� Administration of Justice for Administration of Justice for TransferTransfer

�� Anthropology for TransferAnthropology for Transfer

�� Art History for Transfer: AAArt History for Transfer: AA--TT

�� Business Administration for Business Administration for TransferTransfer

�� Communication Studies for Communication Studies for Transfer: AATransfer: AA--TT

�� Early Childhood Education for Early Childhood Education for Transfer: ASTransfer: AS--TT

�� English for Transfer: AAEnglish for Transfer: AA--TT

�� Geology for Transfer: ASGeology for Transfer: AS--TT

�� History for Transfer: AAHistory for Transfer: AA--TT

�� Mathematics for Transfer: ASMathematics for Transfer: AS--TT

�� Physics for TransferPhysics for Transfer

�� Philosophy for Transfer: AAPhilosophy for Transfer: AA--TT

�� Political Science for Transfer: Political Science for Transfer: AAAA--TT

�� Psychology for Transfer: AAPsychology for Transfer: AA--TT

�� Sociology for Transfer: AASociology for Transfer: AA--TT

�� Studio Art for Studio Art for TransferTransfer

Sierra College Career Technical Sierra College Career Technical EducationEducation

�� Career and Technical Education (CTE) Career and Technical Education (CTE) prepares students for entry into prepares students for entry into professional level employment professional level employment opportunities. opportunities.

�� Programs are typically one to four Programs are typically one to four semesters. semesters.

�� There are twentyThere are twenty--six different programssix different programs

Sierra College Career Technical Sierra College Career Technical EducationEducation

�� AgricultureAgriculture

�� Applied Art and DesignApplied Art and Design

�� PhotographyPhotography

�� Drama/Technical TheatreDrama/Technical Theatre

�� Construction TechnologyConstruction Technology

�� EngineeringEngineering

�� Early Childhood EducationEarly Childhood Education

�� Solar Energy TechnicianSolar Energy Technician

�� MechatronicsMechatronics

�� Drafting/Engineering SupportDrafting/Engineering Support

�� Geographic Information Geographic Information SystemsSystems

�� Fashion Design and Fashion Design and MerchandisingMerchandising

�� BusinessBusiness

�� EMT Health ServicesEMT Health Services

�� NursingNursing

�� Nutrition and Fitness TrainerNutrition and Fitness Trainer

�� Computer Information SystemsComputer Information Systems

�� Welding TechnologyWelding Technology

�� Administration of JusticeAdministration of Justice

�� Fire TechnologyFire Technology

�� Automotive TechnologyAutomotive Technology

Tech or Trade SchoolsTech or Trade Schools

Explore with care:Explore with care:

�� Cost versus entry level incomeCost versus entry level income

�� Job outlookJob outlook

�� Is this training available at community collegeIs this training available at community college

�� Will my financial aid apply (Cal Grants, Will my financial aid apply (Cal Grants, scholarships, etc.)scholarships, etc.)

�� Student loan default rateStudent loan default rate

Military OptionsMilitary Options

Top technology offeringsTop technology offerings

Get your college paid forGet your college paid for

Guaranteed employmentGuaranteed employment

Honorable career choiceHonorable career choice

Length of service Length of service

LifestyleLifestyle

Prepare to ApplyPrepare to Apply

�� Create a professional/responsible email address that you Create a professional/responsible email address that you can access anywhere. Ex. can access anywhere. Ex. myname@gmail.commyname@gmail.com. Create . Create files within the email account for each college you are files within the email account for each college you are applying to. Keep all correspondence organized in the applying to. Keep all correspondence organized in the files.files.

�� Clean up or shut down social networking or other Clean up or shut down social networking or other websites that are linked to your name.websites that are linked to your name.

�� Obtain an unofficial copy of your transcript for your Obtain an unofficial copy of your transcript for your reference.reference.

�� Create a list of your awards, accomplishments and extraCreate a list of your awards, accomplishments and extra--curricular activities during high school.curricular activities during high school.

�� Review SAT/ACT scores. ReReview SAT/ACT scores. Re--test if needed.test if needed.

Know Your DeadlinesKnow Your Deadlines

�� CSU ApplicationCSU Application

�� Submit October 1 Submit October 1 –– Nov 30 Nov 30 www.csumentor.eduwww.csumentor.edu

�� UC Application UC Application

�� Submit November 1Submit November 1 –– Nov 30Nov 30

http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissionshttp://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/apply_to_uc.html/undergrad_adm/apply_to_uc.html

Private and out of state schools Private and out of state schools –– will differ will differ check closely.check closely.

College Application ContractCollege Application Contract

�� Information is self reportedInformation is self reported

�� Admission is based on what is reported BUT itAdmission is based on what is reported BUT it

�� Must be verifiedMust be verified

�� Offer of admission can be rescinded if contract is Offer of admission can be rescinded if contract is not completed. This includes classes failed, not not completed. This includes classes failed, not completed or not completed with a satisfactory completed or not completed with a satisfactory grade.grade.

NAVIANCE!!!!!NAVIANCE!!!!!Once you have determined which colleges you are Once you have determined which colleges you are interested in that you want to apply to, move interested in that you want to apply to, move them to your “Colleges I’m Applying To” list, then them to your “Colleges I’m Applying To” list, then use Naviance to request transcripts and letters use Naviance to request transcripts and letters of recommendation and track your application of recommendation and track your application progress.progress.

CCC Naviance PageCCC Naviance Page

What does “full time student” What does “full time student” mean?mean?

�� Full time = 12 units minimum per semesterFull time = 12 units minimum per semester

�� To graduate in 4 years you will need an To graduate in 4 years you will need an average of 15 units per semesteraverage of 15 units per semester

Unit = 1 hour of class time per week, + 2Unit = 1 hour of class time per week, + 2--3 3 hours for homework or study. hours for homework or study.

So… 15 units = 45So… 15 units = 45--60 hours a week.60 hours a week.

Financing an educationFinancing an education

�� FAFSA FAFSA –– www.fafsa.ed.govwww.fafsa.ed.gov -- file after Jan 1file after Jan 1stst

DON’T USE fafsa.com !!!!DON’T USE fafsa.com !!!! Charges $98 for a free form!!! Charges $98 for a free form!!!

�� Apply for local, national and institutional scholarshipsApply for local, national and institutional scholarships

�� Don’t rule out private schools due to cost. They often have far Don’t rule out private schools due to cost. They often have far more private money to give. more private money to give.

�� Use the net cost calculators at collegeboard.org or the individual Use the net cost calculators at collegeboard.org or the individual school websitesschool websites

�� Check out local and national scholarships on Naviance.Check out local and national scholarships on Naviance.

Help YourselfHelp YourselfWorkshopsWorkshops--Mondays @ 1:15pm in Tech Lecture HallMondays @ 1:15pm in Tech Lecture Hall

9/8: Common App9/8: Common App 9/22: CSU Application9/22: CSU Application 9/29: UC Application9/29: UC Application

10/6: UC Personal Statement10/6: UC Personal Statement 10/13: Scholarships and Financial Aid 10110/13: Scholarships and Financial Aid 101

Career Center Website:Career Center Website:www.rhs.rocklinusd.org/subsites/Careerwww.rhs.rocklinusd.org/subsites/Career--Center/Center/

(under the “Info” tab on the school website)(under the “Info” tab on the school website)

Sign up for Sign up for Have a PlanHave a Plan: :

Newsletter and reminders from the CCCNewsletter and reminders from the CCC

Text @Text @rhscccrhsccc to (916) 409to (916) 409--39423942

College Night October 9College Night October 9thth @ Del Oro High School@ Del Oro High School

AppointmentsAppointments

Questions?Questions?

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