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SIR FRANCIS DRAKE HIGH SCHOOL

SIR FRANCIS DRAKE HIGH SCHOOL. Junior Night September 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

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SIR FRANCIS DRAKE HIGH SCHOOL

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  1. SIR FRANCIS DRAKE HIGH SCHOOL Junior Night September 12, 2013

  2. 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

  3. INTRODUCTION TO JUNIOR NIGHT Agenda for the Evening • Welcome Message • Use of Naviance • See College Reps at Drake • PSAT- Saturday, October 19 • Testing Timeline • Financial Aide

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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.

  8. 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 anna.pilloton@marin.edu • www.assist.org

  9. 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)

  10. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITIES • Top 33% of CA high school graduates •Each campus is unique • CSU campuses have distinct student populations and programs

  11. 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

  12. 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 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. UC A-G COLLEGE PREP PROGRAM

  13. 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

  14. www.csumentor.edu

  15. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

  16. 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)

  17. 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

  18. 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)

  19. UC CAMPUS FACTS • San Diego • 35% admit rate (HS) • Santa Barbara • 46% admit rate (HS) • Santa Cruz • 68% admit rate (HS)

  20. 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

  21. 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

  22. 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

  23. WHY GO OUTSIDE THE UC/CSU SYSTEM? • Location • Special programs or majors • Size • Sports

  24. 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

  25. DO YOUR RESEARCH! • Out-of-state and independent schools vary greatly in every possible way • Look beyond the surface • What fits your needs • Go online

  26. 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. lneumaier@tamdistrict.org

  27. COLLEGE SEARCHES • Naviance – Family Connection http://naviance-login.appspot.com • California Community Colleges www.cccco.edu • CSUs www.csumentor.edu • UCs www.universityofcalifornia.edu • Independent/Private Universities www.aiccu.edu • Common Application www.commonapp.org

  28. COLLEGE VISITS What Colleges Offer: • Academic Programs • Athletics • Extracurriculars • Location • Sororities/Fraternities What Students Offer: • GPA • Special Talent • Special Interest • SAT/ACT Scores

  29. WUE • Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) • What is it? • Not all colleges or majors included • http://www.wiche.edu/wue

  30. COLLEGE COSTS PER YEAR

  31. 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.

  32. GAP YEAR PROGRAMS • Drake to host Northern California Gap Year Fair –Sunday, January 12th 9:30-12:00pm in the Student Center

  33. 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?

  34. QUESTIONS & ANSWERS “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 “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

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