Freedom Christian School

1. Freedom ChristianSchool Administrator: Annette Coller Vice Principal: Kam Kang

2. Important Information • Junior College • 4 Year University • Testing • Paying for college • Other Important Information

3. The Junior College Option What is your goal? Degree (AA or AS), Certificate, or Transfer to University/College

4. The AA (Associate of Arts) Degree • You may wish to receive a 2 year degree in something like: • A.A. Audio Technology • A.A. Musical Theatre • A.A. Liberal Arts Studies

5. A Certificate Can Lead To • Automotive/Transportation Technology • Computer Information Systems • Engineering: Drafting Technology • Legal Assistant • Vocational Nursing • Water Technology

6. There are many Instructional Programs • Administration of Justice • Alcohol/Drug Studies • Allied Health • American Sign Language • Anatomy and Physiology • Anthropology • Art

7. More Programs….. • Associated Student Body • Astronomy • Audio Technology • Automotive/Transportation Technology • Biological Sciences • Business • Business Administration

8. For a Complete List of Programs Go To www.losrios.edu

9. The Transfer Option If your goal is to transfer to a 4 year University/College, it is essential that you work closely with your community college counselor as soon as you start the enrollment process.

10. Transferable Courses • In general only a maximum of 70 semester units or 105 quarter units are transferable from a community college to a four year university. • For questions if a particular course is transferable, log onto: http://www.assist.org/web-assist/welcome.html • For help with more questions, log onto: http://www.cccapply.org/FAQ/transfer.asp

11. Earning a Degree • Earning a degree at a community college does not automatically allow you to transfer to a 4-year university/college. • If you want to transfer to a 4-year university, you must consider. . .

12. IGETC or CSU Educational Plan • Work with your community college counselor to be sure you are enrolled in one of these plans. • The IGETC (Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum ) is for those wishing to go to a UC campus and…. • The CSU Plan is for the California State University system.

13. Listing of Courses in the IGETC or CSU Plans • If you are attending a local community college, go to http://www.losrios.edu/lrc/lrc_guar_trans.php

14. Los Rios Community Colleges American River College 4700 College Oak Drive, Sacramento, CA 95841 (916) 484-8011   Cosumnes River College  8401 Center Parkway, Sacramento, CA 95823 (916) 691-7344 Folsom Lake College10 College Parkway, Folsom, CA 95630 (916) 608-6500 Sacramento City College3835 Freeport BoulevardSacramento, CA 95822(916) 558-2111

15. 4 Year College Admission A-G Requirements and Other Important Information

16. A-G RequirementsCSU and UC Campus 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

17. A-G RequirementsCSU and UC Campus • A l History/Social Science – 2 years requiredTwo years of history/social science, including one year of world history, cultures and geography; and one year of U.S. history or one-half year of U.S. history and one-half year of civics or American government. • B l English – 4 years requiredFour years of college-preparatory English that include frequent and regular writing, and reading of classic and modern literature. No more than one year of ESL-type courses can be used to meet this requirement.

18. A-G Requirements CSU and UC Campus • C l Mathematics – 3 years required, 4 years recommended Three years of college-preparatory mathematics Including algebra, geometry, and algebra 2. • D l Laboratory Science – 2 years required, 3 years recommendedTwo years of laboratory science providing fundamental knowledge in at least two of these three foundational subjects: biology, chemistry and physics.

19. A-G Requirements CSU and UC Campus • E l Language Other than English – 2 years required, 3 years recommendedTwo years of the same language other than English. These required 2 years have to be consecutive years. • F l Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) – 1 year requiredA single yearlong approved arts course from a single VPA discipline: drama/theater, music or visual art. • G l College-Preparatory Electives – 1 year requiredOne year (two semesters) of a college preparatory elective in addition to those required in "a-f" above, chosen from the following areas: visual and performing arts (non-introductory level courses), history, social science, English, advanced mathematics, laboratory science and language other than English (a third year in the language used for the "e" requirement or two years of another language).

20. CSU College Application • Go to CSU Mentor http://www.csumentor.edu/ • Apply online to one or all 23 CSU campuses. • CSU Mentor is free to use. • The student will only pay the application fee charged directly by the CSU campus when an application for admission is submitted. ($55/App) • CSU Mentor is the preferred method of application for CSU universities.

21. CSU Mentor • Create an Account • Once you create an account, you can start and save any application at any point. You do not have to finish and submit it in one sitting. • Read the directions. The CSU mentor provides a tutorial if needed.

22. EOP (Educational Opportunity Program) • The Educational Opportunity Program is designed to improve access and retention of historically low-income and educationally disadvantaged students for California residents only • Each CSU campus except California Maritime Academy has an EOP • You must indicate on the application for admission if you are applying through EOP (there is a box asking you if you want to apply) • To become eligible, you need to complete the EOP section on the undergraduate application for admission and complete the EOP application (this is a separate application) • Being accepted to EOP can provide extra financial assistance and ease assimilation on campus. Each campus tailors their programs to accommodate the needs of their student population

23. UC College Application • Go to UC Pathways http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergraduate.html • Apply online to one or all 9 UC campuses • UC Pathways is free to use • The student will only pay the application fee charged directly by the UC campus when an application for admission is submitted. ($60/App) • UC Pathways is the preferred method of application for UC universities.

24. UC Fall Personal Statement Questions Prompt #1 (freshman applicants) Describe the world you come from — for example, your family, community or school — and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations. Prompt #2 (all applicants) Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes you proud and how does it relate to the person you are?

25. UC Fall Personal Statement Questions Directions • Respond to both prompts (only need to respond to the 2 prompts), using a maximum of 1,000 words total. • You may allocate the word count as you wish. If you choose to respond to one prompt at greater length, we suggest your shorter answer be no less than 250 words. • Stay within the word limit as closely as you can. A little over — 1,012 words, for example — is fine.

26. UC Pathways • Create an Account • Once you create an account, you can start and save any application at any point. You do not have to finish and submit it in one sitting. • Read the directions. UC Pathways provides FAQ’s for your questions.

27. ELC (Eligibility in the Local Context ) • The top 4% of students in each participating California high school class will be designated UC-eligible based on the coursework taken while in high school. • Eligibility is determined during the summer between the junior and senior years of high school. Students are notified of their eligibility in the fall semester of their senior year of high school before they apply to the University • For more information, go to http://www.ucop.edu/sas/elc/

28. ELC (Once Eligible) • Maintain a 3.0 GPA • Complete all coursework requirements for freshman admission by the end of senior year • Take two SAT Subject Tests and either the ACT Assessment plus Writing or the SAT Reasoning Test - no later than the December test date, and • Apply to the University by the November 30 application deadline.

29. Admission Requirements CSU: -SAT 1 or ACT Test Taken No later than December Private Schools: -May require essay/personal statement/interview -May require SAT, ACT, SAT II or a combination of all 3. -Check with each private school you are applying to for admissions UC: -In addition to SAT I, students must take SAT II also known as the Subject Test (can take 3 subject test at one time) -3.0 Minimum Grade Point Average -Personal Statement (2 prompts)

30. Internet Research • Websites with College Search Engines • Naviance (will demo at your individual Conference) • www.collegeboard.com • Home of the SAT/PSAT & AP Tests • A great college match maker, also great information on college majors and careers • www.princetonreview.com • You need to set up a free account, not as in-depth but worth investigating • www.collegeview.com • A more simple search engine but can produce some interesting results • www.fastweb.com • The famous scholarship search website is also pretty good for college searching. You need to set up free account. There is a lot of advertising on the site, just say no to their offers. • www.studentsreview.com Provides a lot of information from students about their schools. Students grade their schools in a variety of different areas and write reviews.

31. Testing • PSAT 9th -11th Grade • PLAN 10th Grade • SAT or ACT 11th-12th Grade • ASVAB 11th Grade

32. Testing: PSAT • PSAT stands for Preliminary SAT • The PSAT is a standardized test that provides firsthand practice for the SAT Reasoning Test and as a Junior, gives you a chance to enter National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) scholarship programs.

33. Testing: PSAT • The PSAT Measures: Critical reading skills Math problem-solving skills Writing skills

34. Common Reasons to Take the PSAT • To receive feedback on your strengths and weaknesses on skills necessary for college study. • To see how your performance on an admissions test might compare with that of others applying to college. • To enter the competition for scholarships from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (grade 11). • To help prepare for the SAT. You can become familiar with the kinds of questions and the exact directions you will see on the SAT. • To receive information from colleges when you check "yes" to Student Search Service.

35. Testing: PSAT • $20.00 per student tested. • The test is usually the second or third Saturday in October. • Tested at Freedom Christian School.

36. Testing: PLAN • The PLAN is a comprehensive guidance resource that helps students measure their current academic development, explore career/training options, and make plans for the remaining years of high school and post-graduation years

37. Testing: PLAN • PLAN is a powerful predictor of success on the ACT . • Many schools recognize the importance of PLAN testing for all students, as it focuses attention on both career preparation and improving academic achievement.

38. Testing: SAT • The SAT is typically taken by high school juniors and seniors. • The exam tests Math, English, and Writing • Each one of the test's three sections is scored using the familiar scale of 200-800 • It is administered seven times a year.

39. Testing: SAT • 3 hours 45 minutes • 10 sections • No Science Section • Doesn’t include Trigonometry • Essay first for 25 min. inc. in overall score • Total score of 600-2400 and score of 200-800 for each section + writing 0-12 • ¼ point penalty for wrong answer • You decide which test date scores to send

40. Testing: SAT II • Single Subjects Test for UC admissions: (need to take 2 but can take 3 at one time) • Literature • Biology/Chemistry/Physics • Mathematics • U.S. History • French, Spanish, German, Latin, Italian, & Hebrew

41. Juniors • Sign up for one or more of the Spring SAT dates • Take the SAT again in the Fall semester of their Senior year • To register, go to http://www.collegeboard.com/

42. Testing: SAT • COST $51 Late fee $26 • 2013 Dates: From 8:00-1:00 • October 5 • November 2 • December 7 • January 25 • March 8 • May 3 • June 7

43. Testing: ACT • Curriculum based • Lower stress (does not “ding” you for guessing) • Students seem to do better on this test than the SAT

44. Testing: ACT • 3 hours 25 minutes • 5 Sections • Science Section • Includes Trigonometry • Essay is the last section for 30 min. (not included in composite score) • Composite Score of 1-36 and scores of each section 1-36 + writing 0-12 • No penalty for wrong answers • You decide which test date scores to send

45. Juniors • Sign up for one or more of the Spring ACT dates • Take the SAT again in the Fall semester of their Senior year • To register, go to http://www.actstudent.org/index.html

46. Testing: ACT (with Writing) • COST $52 Late fee $21 • 2013-2014 Dates: • September 21, 2013 • October 26, 2013 • December 14, 2013 (Last test for Seniors to take) • February 8, 2014 • April 12, 2014 • June 14, 2014

47. Testing: ACT (with Writing) • COST $49 Late fee $21 • 2012-2013 Dates: • September 8, 2012 • October 27, 2012 • December 8, 2012 (Last test for Seniors to take) • February 9, 2013 • April 13, 2013 • June 8, 2013

48. Testing: ASVAB (Armed Service Vocational Aptitude Battery) • The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery is the most widely used multiple-aptitude test battery in the world. As an aptitude test, the ASVAB measures your strengths, weaknesses, and potential for future success.

49. Testing: ASVAB • The ASVAB provides you with career information for various civilian and military occupations and is an indicator for success in future endeavors whether you choose to go to college, vocational school, or a military career.

50. Steps to College • Take the SAT or ACT and SAT II • Turn in Cal Grant Application • Go to FASFA – Fill out 1st step (Pin) http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/index.htm • Fill out College Applications • Fill out Scholarships • Get accepted and celebrate!