WVHS SeniorsCollege and Career Readiness Presentation

What are we going to Cover?

Who is your Counselor

Reading Transcripts

Graduation Requirements

A-G Requirements

College and Career Fair 10/27/2015

College Applications

Scholarships

FAFSA

ASVAB

Interest inventories

Anything else

• Mrs. Espinoza (A-Ga)

• Mrs. Covarrubias (Ge-N)

• Mr. Zimmerman (O-Z)

Counselor Breakdown

Your Transcript

Graduation Requirements

• English 4 years (40 credits)• Math 3 years (30 credits)• Science 2 years (20 credits)• World History 1 year (10 credits)• U.S. Government/Economics 1 year (10 credits)• U.S. History 1 year (10 credits• Physical Education 2 years (20 credits)• General Electives (70 credits)• Fine Arts/ Foreign Language/CTE 1 year (10 credits)

220 Total Credits*

*Students must have a 2.0 cumulative grade 9-12.

• Freshman 60 credits• Sophomore 60 credits• Junior 60 credits

• Senior 60 credits

=220 + credits

On Track Credit Status

College Entrance Requirements“A-G”CSU/UC Entrance Requirements

• A – History 2 years• B – English 4 years• C – Math 3 years• D – Lab Science 2 years• E – Foreign Language 2 years• F – Visual/Performing Arts 1 year• G – College Prep Elective 1 year

• Must pass with “C” or better in these classes• Must take the SAT or ACT (college entrance exams)• CSU www.csumentor.edu• UC www. Universityofcalifornia.edu

• A-G TRACK• A – History 2 years• (World and US History)

• B – English 4 years• C – Math (Alg. 1, 2 and Geom.) 3 years• D – Lab Sciences 2 years• E –Foreign Language 2 years• F – Vis/Perf Arts 1 year• (Fine Arts/Elective) • G – College Prep Elective 1 year •

• DIPLOMA TRACK• History/Social Studies 3 years • (World and U.S., History/Gov’t/Econ.)

• English 4 years

• Math (Alg. 1, Geom, Math) 3 years• Non Lab Sciences 2 years• Foreign Language OR (CTE, Vis/Perf.)Fine Arts 1 year

• PE 2 years

• Any Elective 70 Credits

SAT / ACT Information

• SAT Date: Dec. 5 Register by Nov. 5th• Go to https://sat.collegeboard.org/ to sign up.

• ACT Date: Dec. 12 Register by Nov 6th• Go to http://www.actstudent.org/regist/

College Applications

UC APPLICATIONS: http://universityofcalifornia.edu/

October 1-31 Available to be worked on Specifically the personal statementNovember 1-30 Available for submission

CSU APPLICATIONS: www.csumentor.edu/October 1 – November 30 Available for submission

Private Universities and Out of State schools go to their web site to get application deadlines.

CSU/UC Application workshops

November 10th, November12thNovember 17th, November 19th

Students who meet or are working towards meeting A-G criteria will be called into computer lab to work on application on one of those dates.

MSJC Counselor Richard GarciaStop in counseling and find the sign up sheet if you are interested in meeting with MSJC counselor Mr. Garcia

Mr. Garcia will also have a table out during lunches on Tuesdays

College and Career Fair 2015

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FAFSA: Free Application For Student Aide

> students receive money based on financial need.  > Application is due March 2, 2015 and student can apply online in January. > There will workshops at WVHS to help them and their parents how to fill out the application.  

FAFSA orientation date: WEDNESDAY, December 2nd . FAFSA workshop: Tuesday, January 19th and Wednesday, January 20th.

Scholarships & Grants

Cal Grant (GPA Verification form):  students receive money based on their academic GPA/Grades.  Counselor submits information electronically.

Scholarship And other Financial Aid Information Alert Form: It is a list of scholarships that are available to student from different businesses/organizations in the nation. These forms are available in the counseling office and English classroom.  These forms will come out on a monthly basis.

Scholarship Profile Packet: it is a profile packet were student write down personal information such as family background, educational goals, career goals, school/community involvement, and personal experiences. Business and organization from our community come to our school in the spring to review profiles to give money to our seniors.

Scholarship web site

Scholarships.comFastweb.comCollege Board Google any major organization

Ex: Coca cola, Home Depot, K-Mart, McDonalds

ASVAB: Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery

Test Date: Nov 18th and Feb. 10th

Sign ups in the counseling office start 3 weeks before testOne of the most accurate Interest Inventories availableBeen around since 1968Matches your interests with your skill sets.

(math, verbal, Science and technical skills)Provides information on jobs suited to you.

Other Interest Inventories

www.cacareerzone.org

educationplanner.org

careercafe.com

Anything Else?

• What Information Do YOU want to know?• http://www.wvhsmustangs.net/ Then click on the counseling tab

• NCAA Eligibility Center for student athletes, please see your counselor for more information.

How to Read My Transcript

Student AIs this student on track to graduate?

Why or why not?

How to Read My Transcript

Student BIs this student on track to graduate?

Why or why not?

Is this student on track to complete A-G requirements for science?

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Student CIs this student on track to complete A-G requirements for foreign language?

Why or why not?