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Senior Parent Night

Senior Parent Night. Clovis North High School Class of 2014. Counseling Staff. Kerince Sayachak: Head Counselor Jay Center Erin Gunn Sean Ford Soua Herr Courtney Wilson Linda Harris: Secretary. High School Graduation Requirements. Credits: 230 English – 8 semesters

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Senior Parent Night

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  1. Senior Parent Night Clovis North High School Class of 2014

  2. Counseling Staff • Kerince Sayachak: Head Counselor • Jay Center • Erin Gunn • Sean Ford • Soua Herr • Courtney Wilson • Linda Harris: Secretary

  3. High School Graduation Requirements • Credits: 230 • English – 8 semesters • Math – 4 semesters – Including Algebra & Geometry • Science – 4 Semesters – Including Physical and Biological • Social Science – 7 Semesters • PE – 8 semesters (4 semesters must be CORE PE) • Health – 1 semester • Fine Art/Foreign Lang – 2 semesters • Academic Breadth – 2 semesters • Passing the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)

  4. WHAT SHOULD YOU HAVE IN PLACE BEFORE APPLYING TO COLLEGE? Seniors bound for a 4 year college should have a portfolio containing information that will help complete the necessary steps for College Applications. This process will be assisted by NAVIANCE. Things to include in the portfolio: • A list of 5-10 colleges/universities that you want to apply to • SAT/ACT Scores from your Junior Year • Copy of your Transcript. • A Calendar to help keep track of important dates. • An E-mail Account: Make sure it is appropriate for College Admission Officers. Remove spam blockers. • Facebook: Remove any pictures or wording that could be offensive if viewed by an Admissions Officer.

  5. Continued…. • A completed Resume. • A completed “Letter of Recommendation Request” form • Identify at least THREE people who have agreed to write • Letters of Recommendation for you. • A NAVIANCE Account. • Results of the NAVIANCE College/Career Searches. • A list of Activities and Community Service hours. • A draft of your Personal Statement (UC) or Essay for • Private Universities.

  6. Considerations for Undergraduate Applicants • Selection of major. • Choice of campuses. • Impacted programs – file early before Nov. 30th • Required placement tests

  7. College Admissions California Independent Colleges University of California California State Universities Community Colleges

  8. California Independent Collegeswww.aiccu.edu • Early decision and regular decision deadlines • Common Applications • SAT Reasoning and Subject Test • ACT + Writing

  9. Common Application Workshops October 14th 3:00 PM October 21st 6:00 PM Library Lecture Hall

  10. CSU/UCwww.csumentor.eduwww.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissionsCSU/UCwww.csumentor.eduwww.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions • CSU/UC Admission Requirements • 4 years of English • 3 years of Math (4 years recommended) • 2 years of Social Science • 2 years of Lab Science (3 years recommended) • 2 years of Foreign Language (3 years recommended) • 1 year of visual/performing arts • 1 year of a College Prep Elective • SAT Reasoning or ACT – Score based on Eligibility Index • SAT Subject for UC (Recommended and may be required contingent on UC campus and major) • ACT + Writing Exam for UC

  11. UC Applicationswww.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions • Applications accepted between November 1 – 30 • Application Fee $70 per campus • SAT Reasoning or ACT + Writing, SAT Subject Exams (recommended) • Personal Statement

  12. Clovis North UC Application Workshop Monday, September 23 3:00 PM Library Lecture Hall Wednesday, September 30 3:00 PM Library Lecture Hall Wednesday, October 16 3:00 PM Library Lecture Hall

  13. Personal Statement Workshop October 15, 2013 3:00 PM Library Lecture Hall

  14. Additional UC Workshops UC Application Workshops WHEN: Tuesday, September 10 Wednesday, September 11 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM UC Personal Statement Workshops WHEN: Monday, September 16 Tuesday September 17 Wednesday, September 18 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMWHERE:UC Merced Center, Fresno 550 East Shaw Avenue(Located across from Fashion Fair Mall) To register: http://cep.ucmerced.edu/CalendarTool/index.cfm?fuseAction+ShowCatalog.City adelgadillo@ucmerced.edu or (209) 228-4625

  15. California State Universitieswww.csumentor.edu • Applications online • Filing period is 10/1 – 11/30 (complete as soon as possible). • Application Fee $55.00 per campus • University Open House (check specific campus websites for dates and times)

  16. Clovis North CSU Application Workshops Tuesday, October 1st 6:00 PM- 7:00 PM Wednesday, October 23rd 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM All Workshops will be held in the Library

  17. SAT/ACT • SAT www.collegeboard.org • October 5th Reg. deadline 9/06 • November 2nd Reg. deadline 10/03 • ACT www.actstudent.org • October 26th Reg. deadline 9/27 *CSU/UC deadlines: tests taken by December

  18. The Edge:An SAT Prep Course September 23, 25, 30 & October 2, 2013 5:30 – 8:00 Cost: $95.00 Sign up in the Counseling Center Deadline: September 13, 2013

  19. Community Collegeswww.cccapply.org • School relations representatives: Bi-Weekly visits in Counseling Center beginning on Wednesday. Sept. 18th • Online Application workshop for Willow International and FCC on Friday, October 11th (through Gov’t/Econ classes) • English Placement Test: January 29, 30 through English classes. • Orientation: CNHS campus in spring (TBA) • Registration-to-Go:CNHS campus in spring (TBA)

  20. On Campus College Visits • Meet representative from various universities. • Check the CNHS bulletin, Naviance e-mails, or Counseling Center for scheduled visits. • Continue to check your Naviance account for additional college visits throughout the year. • Sign up in the Counseling Center. • Please refer to the September college visitation calendar in your PowerPoint handout for the most current visitation dates. All college visitations will be held during the lunch period. For more information on college visitations please contact the Counseling Office - 327-5056

  21. Off Campus College Information Nights • September 11, 2013 - Fresno College Night - New Convention Center Exhibit Hall 6-9 pm • September 13, 2012 - Exploring College Options: Duke University, Georgetown University, Harvard University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Stanford University. Tuesday, September 10, 7:30 PM at The Radisson Hotel & Conference Center. Register on-line: https://register.applyyourself.com/?id=eco&pid=782&eID=45021&rid=1 • September 24, 2013 - Christian College Night -Buchanan High School 6-8 pm • October 7, 2013 - US Service Academy Night – CUSD Professional Development Building 6:30 -7:30 pm

  22. Military • Military recruiters available during school year for Air Force, Army, Marines, Navy, and National Guard. • Contact Sean Ford for recruiters’ phone numbers. • ASVAB, December 13, 2013, Free. • For Juniors and Seniors. • Military entrance test. • Interest, aptitude, career exploration. • Sign up in the Counseling Center

  23. NCAA Eligibility Centerwww.eligibilitycenter.org • Graduate from high school. • Pass 16 core classes for Division 1. • Meet core GPA/Test score index (min 2.0 GPA with 1010 SAT Reasoning (critical reading/math only), or 86 ACT sum • Seniors should register now online if not done already. • See Dr. Center for a transcript release form or for additional questions 327-5056.

  24. Get the F.A.C.T.S. about Financial Aid • F = Fill out a FAFSA. • A = Anyone can receive financial aid. • C = Communication is critical. • T = Types of financial aid. • S = Sources of financial aid.

  25. Financial Aid • FAFSA (www.fafsa.ed.gov) • FAFSA workshop at CNHS on January 13, 2014, 6:30 PM, Library Lecture Hall • CAL Grant – deadline March 2, 2014 • Clovis North will submit CAL Grant GPA verification for all CNHS Seniors. • CSS Profile

  26. Financial Aid Resources • U.S. Department of Education: www.studentaid.ed.gov • California State Aid Commission: www.csac.ca.gov • Edfund: www.edfund.org

  27. Scholarships • Check Counseling Center, CNEC Website, and Naviance monthly for Bronco Scholarship Bulletin beginning October 2013 • CNHS Scholarship Portfolio deadline is December 6, 2013 • Scholarship search site www.fastweb.com • Scholarship Award Night: May 27, 2014.

  28. Senior Conferences September 4, 5, and 11, 12: through Gov/Econ class

  29. NAVIANCE • CONNECT: http://connection.naviance.com/ clovisnorth • ENTER YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS • ENTER YOUR PASSWORD (STUDENT ID #)

  30. Senior Activities David Castle Activities Director

  31. Make it a Great Year! Thanks for Coming Best of luck to you during the 2013-2014 school year! The CNHS Counseling Staff

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