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College Admissions 101

College Admissions 101. Back to School Night Oakmont High School August 23, 2012. Purpose. To become familiar with the high school requirements and other recommendations to prepare students for successful transitions to college . Topics of Discussion. A-G coursework requirements

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College Admissions 101

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  1. College Admissions 101 Back to School Night Oakmont High School August 23, 2012 Oakmont High School Guidance

  2. Purpose To become familiar with the high school requirements and other recommendations to prepare students for successful transitions to college Oakmont High School Guidance

  3. Topics of Discussion • A-G coursework requirements • Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, IB defined • OHS Honors course expectations • Naviance Oakmont High School Guidance

  4. Topics of Discussion • Comprehensive Review for Admission • Extracurricular Activities • Testing for College Admissions • Resources • Scholarship and Financial Aid • Individual Questions Period Oakmont High School Guidance

  5. A-G Coursework “Minimum” Requirements • English - 4 years • Mathematics – 3 years * • History and Government - 2 years • Lab Science – 2 years * • Foreign Language – 2 years * • Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA)– 1 year • Elective courses – 1 year * • * an additional year is recommended for UC and highly selective universities Oakmont High School Guidance

  6. 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 ($90 per exam) - Possible college credit (for test scores of 3 or higher) • IB- International Baccalaureate Program. • -Various colleges offer different advanced standings for IB Diploma Students. • Michelle Mahoney – mmahoney@rjuhsd.us Oakmont High School Guidance

  7. Oakmont High School Honors Courses • IB EnglishIB FrenchIB SpanishIB History of the AmericasIB BiologyIB Theory of KnowledgeIB MathIB Design TechAP English Language and CompositionAP English Literature and CompositionAP BiologyAP Calculus AB/BCAP StatisticsAP US HistoryAP European HistoryAP MacroeconomicsHonors ChemistryHonors PhysicsHonors Pre CalculusHonors FrenchHonors Spanish 4 Oakmont High School Guidance

  8. Planning for the Future “Start with the end in mind.” Stephen R. Covey Oakmont High School Guidance

  9. Components of UCComprehensive 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. Sources: • Academic record • Personal statement • Extracurricular activities Oakmont High School Guidance

  10. Components of UC Comprehensive Review(cont.) • 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

  11. Testing • PSAT October 17, 2012 at OHS • SAT-collegeboard.org • SAT Subject tests- no longer required but recommended for some majors (For UC only) • ACT-act.org Oakmont High School Guidance

  12. Naviance • Junior Advising Meeting-September 19 @ 6:30 pm • Senior Advising Meeting- September 26 @ 6:30 pm Oakmont High School Guidance

  13. -Resources * oakmont.org Counseling-Scholarships/ Financial Aid* Cheryl Hoffman (room 503)- choffman@rjuhsd.us- Q/A … Oakmont High School Guidance

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