Welcome Junior Parents

1. Welcome Junior Parents Class of 2015

2. Tonight’s Topics High school graduation requirements Summer School College Admission Requirements College Assessments Things To Consider About Choosing a College NCAA Eligibility Planning Ahead (ROP, Community Service, etc.) Financial Aid Naviance

3. HIGH SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS

4. CPG Pg. 25 The Transcript + = weighted course r = repeated course/GPA updated GPA & Credit Calculations Credit Summary for Graduation Requirements Community Service Hours Totals

5. D and F grades • Considered a subject omission for college entrance • Courses need to be retaken • Both grades will appear on transcript • There are exceptions…have your child see their counselor for details about course validation in Math and Foreign Language

6. SUMMER SCHOOLFor remediation of D/F Grades • 1 session = 1 semester of class time except math classes. • Math classes are the full 5 weeks.  5 weeks = 1 semester class • No advance credit given except Gov/Econ Requirements • Classes meet Monday – Friday from 7:45 am to 12:00 pm • Attendance is MANDATORY • THERE ARE NO EXCUSED ABSENCES IN SUMMMER SCHOOL • One full day absence per session is allowed. Students will be dropped on the second full day absence in a session. NO EXCEPTIONS!

7. Math Lab • Location: 198 (above the old gym) • Hours • Monday: Closed • Tuesday: 8:00 am – 12:30 pm • Wednesday: 11:00 am – 3:30 pm • Thursday: 7:30 am – 12:00 pm • Friday: 7:30 am – 12:00 pm • Contact: Robin Lux @ rlux@lbusd.org

8. Writing Lab Mrs. Hunnicutt Location: Library CCC Help with essays, research papers Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm Appointments preferred

9. COLLEGE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

10. CPG Pg. 24 Graduation Subject Requirements vs. College Subject Requirements

11. CPG Pg. 43 Overview: Application Requirements

12. COLLEGE ADMISSION TESTING

13. CPG Pg. 70 CollegeAssessments • SAT Reasoning • Critical Reading • Math • Writing • Penalty for guessing • ACT • Critical Reading • Math • Science • optional writing • No penalty for guessing • SAT Subject • One hour in length • Only one subject • Optional in admissions • Recommended to take two www.actstudent.org www.collegeboard.org www.collegeboard.org ACT SAT subject SAT CHECK THE WEBSITES FOR FURTHER DETAILED INFORMATION

14. PSAT and Scores Back Night • PSAT – Was October 16th • Score Back Night – January 16th • Time: 6:00pm • Location: Theater • Parents and students are welcome! Hosted By Princeton Review

15. Mock Testing Opportunities October 19th: Mock SAT/ACT February 6th: SAT/ACT Strategies Workshop February 8th: Mock SAT/ACT April 5th: Mock SAT Subject Tests

16. FINDING THE MATCH

17. There is a college for everyone! There are more than 2000 four-year colleges and universities in the U.S. Only 24 of those colleges have less than a 25% admit rate!

18. CPG Pg. 49 Find that match… • Location, Location, Location • Size and Type of School • Visit colleges • Identify the priorities for your child/family • Look for schools that match your child’s strengths & learning style • Be realistic and maintain perspective

19. Developing Their College List CPG Pg. 55 • List 8-10 schools • Rank them in order of: • 1) Dream • 2) Target • 3) Likely • College Search Books and Websites

20. COMMUNITY COLLEGE

21. Community College CPG Pg. 43 • 2 year college • Can receive an Associate degree • Choose to transfer to a 4 year University • Some California CC’s offer off campus housing • 123 California Community Colleges • Saddleback College hosts matriculation testing at LBHS in DECEMBER of Senior year • Testing results accepted at OCC, IVC and SCC • Community College Fair December 4th

22. Six Reasons to Consider Community College • Short on college funds. • Not sure about leaving home for college. • Not sure what kind of program you want to pursue. • Want to build your skills and GPA before transferring. • Want a career-oriented degree, such as a fashion-design or computer-certification program. • Work, or have commitments, and need a flexible schedule From collegeboard.com Many Community Colleges have articulation agreements with four year colleges and universities allowing students to transfer as a junior

23. UC/CSU

24. CPG Pg. 44 UC Committee Selection vs. CSU Eligibility Index UC Committee Selection Applicants reviewed in the context of their entire application Extracurricular activities, leadership opportunities and community service play a significant role. CSU Eligibility Index Mathematical equation used to determine eligibility based on GPA and test scores. Index will vary by campus.

25. UC’s 14 Factors: Holistic Review • GPA in A-G courses • (10th & 11th grade) • SAT or ACT plus writing scores • Number courses taken beyond minimum A-G • Number of AP/Honors courses • ELC (top 9% of class) • Quality of Senior Courses • Academic performance against school opportunities • Outstanding performance in one or more subject areas • Outstanding work on special project • Recent improvement in GPA • Special talents; awards • Special school event, project or program participation • Academic accomplishment in light of experiences (resiliency) • Location of high school

26. PRIVATE/OUT OF STATE

27. Private/Out of State Colleges CPG Pg. 44 • Over 3,000 Nationwide • Range from small (5,000 students) to Large (50,000 students) • Can have specific affiliations (ex: religion) • Vary in cost • Refer to college websites for specific admissions requirements

28. What’s in the Private College Admissions File? • The Application: • Bio info, personal info and essay(s) if required • Academic Record: • Curriculum, courses, grades, GPA, school profile • Test Scores: • SAT, ACT, Subject Tests • School Recommendation: • Completed by High School Counselor • Teacher Recommendation: • Performance in the classroom and potential to study at college level

29. Factors in College Admission Factors Percent of Colleges Reporting“Considerable Importance” • Grades in College Prep Courses 74% • Standardized Admissions Tests 59% • Grades in all Courses 34% • Class Rank 31% • Essay or Writing Sample 23% • Teacher Recommendation 17% • Counselor Recommendation 17% • Student’s Demonstrated Interest 15% • Interview 9% • Work/Extra Curricular Activities 7%

30. CPG Pg. 81 Decision Plans • Early Decision admit, deny or defer Decision by mid-December BINDING if admitted • Early Action admit, deny or defer Decision by mid-December NON-BINDING • Regular Decision admit, deny, wait list deadlines vary many colleges don’t use application deadlines at all • Rolling Admission Takes applications as they come to fill class

31. CPG Pg. 97 Letters of Recommendation • Teacher Letter • Typically 2 required for private colleges • Have student ask a teacher who knows them well • Preferably junior year academic teacher • Counselor Letter • Global view of the student • Unifies the teacher letters • Places the applicant in context of their school and community • UC and CSU campuses do not accept letters of recommendation

32. FINANCIAL AID& SCHOLARSHIPS

33. CPG Pg.107 Financial Aid In a Nutshell • FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) • File in January of senior year • The College Scholarship Search Profile (CSS) • Required by approximately 200 colleges and universities • Completed in October of the Senior year. • Families can get an estimate of their EFC at any time • FAFSA 4Caster at www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov

34. WesternUndergraduateExchange(WUE) CPG Pg.116 College in the west for less Enroll in participating 2 year & 4 year colleges at a reduced rate Up to 150% of regular resident tuition www.wiche.edu/wue

35. CPG Pg.117 Scholarships • LBHSSF (Laguna Beach High School Scholarship Foundation) • Over 120 local scholarships • Apply January Senior Year • National Scholarship Searches • Naviance: Students complete a search for scholarships that match their criteria/qualifications • Fastweb.com: National profile match See Mrs. Gregory in the College and Career Center!

36. PLANNING AHEAD

37. NCAA-Thinking of playing sports in college? CPG Pg.121 • Division I and II require eligibility center registration • Graduate from high school • Students must complete 16 core courses • Earn minimum required grade-point • average in the core courses • Earn a combined SAT/ACT sum score • (sliding scale) LAGUNA BEACH DOES NOT CLEAR STUDENTS FOR NCAA. IT IS STUDENT/PARENT RESPONSIBILITY See website for further information!! www.eligibilitycenter.org

38. CPG Pg.145 ROPSouth Coast Regional Occupational Program • Why is it valuable? • Enriches college application, pending on potential majors (i.e., EMT/EMR for Pre-Med or Nursing) • Internship opportunities/Hands-on experience • Could potentially land a job right out of high school • Certification opportunities • Requirements • Student must be 16 years of age (during the school year) • Transportation • Students are to sign up with Mrs. Hunnicutt • (priority given to seniors)

39. CPG Pg.141 Community Service Requirements Resources Yvette Perez Community Service Coordinator 949 497-7750 Ext 1217. yperez@lbusd.org • 40 Hour Requirement • Hours must be done with a non-profit organization • Community Service Cards are NOT to be signed by parents

40. Private College Application Workshop • Students applying to Private Colleges • Breaks down the Common App Wednesday May 29, 2014 in the Library • Topics covered, but not limited to, include: • Admission requirements & admittance rates • Early Action, Early Decision, Rolling Admissions • Essay help and supplements • Organization and planning for summer applications

41. CPG Pg. 61 College Visits in the CCC Insider view of the college and flavor of school College rep can “put a face with a name” Often the rep is the reader for our region Chance for students to ask direct questions Reps offer contact information and assistance Demonstrated interest! Students sign up on Naviance

42. Junior Conferences January, February and March Individual parent/student/counselor meeting Planning for senior year, college and beyond Students required to attend; parents expected and encouraged Letters will be mailed home in December

43. NAVIANCE

44. CPG Pg. 54 Naviance • Student email and password (same as last year) • Log on by: • Lbusd.org • Click on student resources • Click on Naviance Family Connection Use the “Forgot password” button if needed

45. Be sure to put in your personal information. Use an email you check regularly and a password that you will remember! MAKE SAME AS ABI!