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College Admissions 101

College Admissions 101. Back to School Night Oakmont High School August 21, 2014. Purpose. To become familiar with the high school requirements and other factors to prepare our students for a successful transition to college.

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College Admissions 101

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  1. College Admissions 101 Back to School Night Oakmont High School August 21, 2014 Oakmont High School Guidance

  2. Purpose To become familiar with the high school requirements and other factors to prepare our students for a successful transition to college. Oakmont High School Guidance

  3. Counselors left to right: Gina Lacoste (A-G), Lorri Perkins (H-O), Joanne McHugh (P-Z), Bethany Olander (Intervention/Support), Lisa Noma (EL Specialist/Intervention), Lisa Benavides (Special Services) Oakmont High School Guidance

  4. Topics of Discussion • A-G coursework requirements • Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, IB defined • OHS Honors course expectations • OHS Health Career Academy • Four Year Plan Oakmont High School Guidance

  5. Topics of Discussion (cont.) • Comprehensive Review for Admission • Extracurricular Activities • Testing for College Admissions • Resources • Scholarships and Financial Aid • Individual Questions Oakmont High School Guidance

  6. A-G Coursework “Minimum” COLLEGE ADMISSION Requirements A English - 4 years B Mathematics – 3 years * C History and Government - 2 years D Lab Science – 2 years * E World Language – 2 years * F Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA)– 1 year G Elective courses – 1 year * • an additional year is recommended for UC and other highly selective universities See https://doorways.ucop.edu for Oakmont’s complete A-G course list Oakmont High School Guidance

  7. Honors and AP Coursework • Definition of “Honors” - extended content - additional workload that sets them apart from college prep coursework • Advanced Placement courses (AP) - Standard Curriculum / college level - Comprehensive test - Possible college credit (for test scores of 3 or higher) • IB- International Baccalaureate Program. - Various colleges offer different advanced standings for IB Diploma Students. Oakmont High School Guidance

  8. Oakmont High School Honors Courses • IB English IB FrenchIB Spanish IB History of the AmericasIB Biology IB Theory of KnowledgeIB Math IB Dance, IB Film • IB Music IB Design Tech • IB Physics • AP English Language AP English Literature and CompositionAP Calculus AB/BC AP StatisticsAP US History AP European HistoryAP Macroeconomics AP Government • AP Studio Art AP Art History • Honors Chemistry Honors PhysicsHonors Pre Calculus Honors FrenchHonors Spanish 4 Honors English 10 (no extra grade point) Oakmont High School Guidance

  9. International Baccalaureate Program -IB Director – Jolie Geluk (ext. 2322) • Offers higher level of education promoting life long learning • University recognition/challenge • Promotes global awareness • Develops the whole student (physical, emotional, intellectual) • Provides the qualifications to apply to universities world wide • May be a diploma or certificate IB student (Specific course requirements necessary in grade 9 and 10. See oakmont.org for further info.) Oakmont High School Guidance

  10. Oakmont High School Health Academy • Director – Wes Muller (ext. 2202) -Real world application to Medical Careers -Develop personal, career, and leadership skills -Technical courses and hospital experiences often not available until medical school -Freshman interview in Spring for admission Oakmont High School Guidance

  11. The Four Year Plan “Start with the end in mind.” Stephen R. Covey (Use Naviance to record your 4 year plan.) Oakmont High School Guidance

  12. Naviance– a high school counselor’s tech dream for college and career planning for students! • Check out oakmont.org for the link and sign in direction to explore all the college &career applications for your student. Oakmont High School Guidance

  13. Understanding UC Comprehensive Review • …encourages campuses to look more deeply into the application and to use all of the data contained therein to make the best admissions decision. Primary Sources: • Academic record • Personal essay • Extracurricular activities Oakmont High School Guidance

  14. Components of UC Comprehensive Review • Academic Achievement- Has the student taken advantage of the educational opportunities you have had to prepare for college? • Potential to Contribute- How can the student’s academic or creative interests contribute to the vitality of the University? Oakmont High School Guidance

  15. Extra-curricular involvement Colleges value skills in : Leadership Teamwork Time management Work ethic Commitment • Remember “Quality vs.. Quantity.” Oakmont High School Guidance

  16. Above all: APPLY BROADLY Oakmont High School Guidance

  17. 2014 FALL FRESHMEN Admission Profile Averages FOR UC GPA SAT* ACT Admit rate • UC Berkeley 4.18 2071 31 17.3% • UC Davis 4.07 1924 28 40.6% • UC Irvine 4.05 1867 27 35.4% • UCLA 4.17 2067 30 18.2% • UC Merced 3.61 1638 24 64% • UC Riverside 3.77 1739 25 56.7% • UC San Diego 4.13 2018 30 33.4% • UC Santa Barbara 4.03 1925 29 36.1% • UC Santa Cruz 3.82 1782 26 56.9% • *SAT total includes all three SAT tests Oakmont High School Guidance

  18. 2013 FALL FRESHMEN ADMISSIONS PROFILE AVERAGES FOR CSU CSU GPA SAT (2) ACT • Bakersfield 3.20 912 19 • Cal Maritime Academy 3.35 1105 24 • *Cal Poly Pomona 3.50 1072 26 • *Cal Poly SLO 3.96 1311 29 • Channel Islands (2012) 3.15 984 21 • *Chico 3.40 1058 22 • Dominguez Hills 3.09 850 17 • East Bay 3.10 1000 19 • *Fresno 3.30 930 19 • *Fullerton 3.39 1027 21 • *Humboldt 3.21 990 21 Oakmont High School Guidance

  19. CSU (cont.) * impacted campus CSU GPA SAT (2) ACT • *Long Beach 3.60 1150 24 • *Los Angeles 3.26 948 19.7 • *Monterey Bay 3.09 981 21 • *Northridge 3.15 927 18 • *Sacramento 3.22 995 21 • *San Bernadino 3.17 904 18 • *San Diego 3.75 1152 25 • *San Francisco(2012) 3.18 1038 21 • *San Jose 3.27 1031 22 • *San Marcos 3.17 990 19.7 • *Sonoma State 3.21 1040 22 • Stanislaus 3.31 950 Oakmont High School Guidance

  20. TestingUC/CSU accept either ACT or SAT • PSAT (Offered for grade 10 and 11 this year on Wed. Oct. 15 @ 8am • Register now online or in Student Services Office) • SAT • SAT Subject tests- no longer required but recommended for some majors (For UC only) • ACT Naviance Prep Me program – a goldmine! Oakmont High School Guidance

  21. -Resources *College and Career Center (located in library with Mrs. Leedy) *Naviance *OHS Counseling Website Oakmont High School Guidance

  22. Scholarships & Financial Aid • District Wide Financial Aide Seminar – January 22, 2015 Oakmont HS 6:30-8:30pm • Naviance- Provides information on both local and national scholarships Oakmont High School Guidance

  23. District College Fair • When – Monday, 9/22/2014 6-8 pm • Where- Woodcreek High School Oakmont High School Guidance

  24. Out of State Mini College Fair Oakmont High School Wednesday 9/24/2014 During both lunches Oakmont High School Guidance

  25. Questions??? Oakmont High School Guidance

  26. Thank you for attending! It does “take a village” to raise an Oakmont Viking! Oakmont High School Guidance

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