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Managing Your Senior Year

Managing Your Senior Year. CAL-SOAP Presents…. Making it through the last stretch. www.sandiegocalsoap.com 858.569.1866. SAN DIEGO & IMPERIAL COUNTIES. Student Opportunity and Access Program. California. SOAP. Serving Students Since 1979. Avoiding Senioritis.

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Managing Your Senior Year

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  1. Managing Your Senior Year CAL-SOAP Presents… Making it through the last stretch www.sandiegocalsoap.com 858.569.1866 SAN DIEGO & IMPERIAL COUNTIES Student Opportunity and Access Program California SOAP Serving Students Since 1979

  2. Avoiding Senioritis What We Will Cover Today A-G Requirements Tests & Deadlines Application workshops Financial Aid Registration Deadlines

  3. Tips for avoiding senioritis Completing senior year at the top of your game! Maintaining a good GPA • A campus can rescind your admission if your senior GPA falls dramatically. Keep your goals in mind Have good study skills and time management

  4. Study Skills • 1. Be organized • 4. Take quality notes • 2. Do the hardest subjects first • 5. Ask Questions and get help when you need it • 3. Form study groups

  5. Tips to maintain and increase your GPA • Ask your high school about tutoring services. It’s never too late • Work with your teachers at lunch or afterschool-especially if struggling. • Try not to take all-electives courses. Mix it up! Take honors, AP, and community college courses in addition to fun electives.

  6. Time Management Tips • Make reminders of important dates/deadlines • Create a time management chart • Use it and stick to it • Keep a calendar and plan ahead

  7. A-G University EntranceRequirements

  8. Testing: CAHSEE • Testing Dates: • October 2nd, 3rd 2012February 5th, 6th 2013 Must pass CAHSEE to obtain a high school diploma • All high schools are required to offer CAHSEE tutoring. Ask about it ASAP!

  9. Required College Admission Tests SAT Reasoning Test: ACT: • General exam with 3 sections: Critical Reading, Math, and Writing • Deadline to take SAT for: UC : Oct 4th 2012 CSU: Nov. 1st2012 • For more information visit www.collegeboard.comor check with the counselor • General reasoning exam with 5 sections: English, Math, Reading, Science, and Writing • Deadline to take ACT for: UC: Already Passed CSU: Nov 2nd 2012 • For more information visit www.actstudent.org

  10. Go to CAL-SOAP College Fair on Oct. 24th • College Profiles: Learn more about the college you want to attend • Go to collegeboard.com to research U.S campuses College Match Maker: Discover multiple college options based on your criteria of your choosing • College Search

  11. Apply for College Deadlines vary! Make a list of your application due dates:

  12. Financial Aid FAFSA application: www.fafsa.ed.gov www.pin.ed.gov AB-540 Students: Dream Act Application • www.caldream.org Foster Youth www.chafee.csac.ca.gov • Veterans’ Dependents • www.cacvso.org • Scholarships • www.fastweb.com

  13. The “Finals” Stretch Create a college appropriate email account. Check your email! Maintain good GPA Apply to College Maintain good GPA January-March: Apply for FAFSAMaintain good GPA • Review your transcript, course load, graduation with your counselor • Maintain good GPA April-June: Follow Up with college acceptance, financial aid, and scholarships.Maintain good GPA

  14. Steps Needed for the College Process: Nov. 10, 2012( Lincoln HS) 9am-1pm Sign up to meet with your Cal-Soap CPA Cal-Soap College Application Workshop Dates: Jan. 26, 2013 (Lincoln HS) Feb. 2, 2013 (Hoover HS) Feb. 26, 2013 (Madison HS) 9am-1pm Cal-Soap Financial Aid Workshops

  15. Contacting Cal-SOAP • Find our representatives at local Cal-SOAP college and career events. • For events and general college information: www.sandiegocalsoap.com • Questions? Call our office: (858) 569-1866 SAN DIEGO & IMPERIAL COUNTIES Student Opportunity and Access Program California SOAP Serving Students Since 1979

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