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Planning Your Future After Palmdale High School

Are you prepared for life after high school? Make sure you meet graduation requirements, connect with counselors, and stay informed about upcoming events and college resources. Understand GPA criteria for various educational paths and explore opportunities in vocational training, community college, military services, and more. Find out about application processes for California State University, University of California, private colleges, and specialty schools. Don't miss important deadlines and ensure you have the necessary information when completing college applications. Utilize counseling resources, attend informational sessions, and seek assistance from the career center for a smooth transition post-graduation.

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Planning Your Future After Palmdale High School

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  1. PALMDALE HIGH SCHOOL What are you going to do after High School?

  2. AVUHSD Graduation Requirements • Must have at least 170 credits to be on track for graduation • CAHSEE ? • Must pass algebra 1 • Supplemental Instruction – starts soon • See your counselor • D’s – improve grade (4 year colleges & universities only) • Retrieve credits

  3. Counselors • A-Car Ms. Cassady, Head Counselor jlcassady@avhsd.org • Cas-Flo Ms. Hunt dhunt@avhsd.org • Flp-Jac Ms. Bender lbender@avhsd.org • Jad-Men Mr. Ybarra mybarra@avhsd.org • Meo-Ren Mr. Bledsoe dbledsoe@avhsd.org • Reo-S Ms. Walters kwalters@avhsd.org • T-Z Ms. Linzy mlinzy@avhsd.org

  4. Upcoming Events • NROTC Scholarship Presentation • College Information Night • Date: Tuesday, Sept. 22 • Where:  Antelope Valley Fairgrounds • When:  4:30-7:30 • ASVAB • October 6, 2015 • Sign up in Counseling – Ms. Haussmann • College Rep Presentations • Sign up in the Career Center

  5. Email Address • Create email for college & scholarships • Professional – no slang or profanity

  6. Handout • Senior Information • Dates • Deadlines • Websites

  7. Transcripts • www.parchment.com • Print your own transcript • Order official transcript to be sent to a school

  8. www.phsfalcons.org • Counseling Resources • Seniors

  9. UC/CSU GPA determines eligibility to apply

  10. Work • Vocational/Career College • Community College • Military Services • Adult Ed • Online • Certifications GPA 1.00-1.99

  11. Work Vocational/Career College Community College Military Services California State University Private & Out of State 4-year colleges & universities GPA 2.00 – 2.99

  12. Work Vocational/Career College Community College Military Services California State University Out of State Schools University of California Private & Out of State Schools GPA 3.00 +

  13. Career/Vocational • Adult Education Programs • Antelope Valley Adult Ed • avadult.org • North Valley Occupational Center • nvoc.org • Career Colleges • Westwood • SJVC • CA Career College

  14. California Community Colleges Over 100 campuses

  15. Community College • Apply online • All CA community colleges at www.cccapply.org • SAT/ACT • NOT required • Placement Test • Required • Math/English

  16. California State University • Application Fee • $55 • Fee Waiver • If you qualify • 4 applications – no fee • 23 campuses • Impacted • More applications than space • Apply broadly

  17. University of California • Application Fee • $70 • Fee Waiver • If you qualify • 4 applications – no fee • 9 campuses • Impacted • Apply broadly

  18. Private CA Colleges/Universities • Loyola Marymount • USC • Pepperdine Admissions Requirements Vary Check Website www.pepperdine.edu

  19. Private Specialty Schools Art Schools Culinary Institutes Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Institute of America Fashion FIDM • Art Institutes • Media Arts • Culinary Arts • Graphic Design • Animation Admissions Requirements Vary Check Website www.ai.edu www.fidm.edu

  20. University of California • Open August 1, 2015 • Submit by November 30, 2015 DO NOT MISS DEADLINE TO SUBMIT www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions

  21. California State University • Open October 1, 2015 • Submit by November 30, 2015 DO NOT MISS DEADLINE TO SUBMIT www.csumentor.edu

  22. CA Community Colleges • Antelope Valley College • Open October 1 • Submit by TBA Priority Registration at AVC Listen for announcements Meet Deadlines • Other CA Community Colleges • Open Dates Vary • www.cccapply.org

  23. When you Complete a College Application… You will need: • Social Security Number MEMORIZE IT NOW • Alien Registration Number (if no SSN) • Birthdate • Citizenship status • DACA program students • Date you and/or parents moved to CA

  24. College Application Assistance Complete survey at google docs http://goo.gl/forms/kOXV1zdnuV

  25. Career Center College Application Assistance BEFORE OR AFTER SCHOOL ONLY • DO NOT • Get a pass during class to the Career Center

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