Agenda 2015-2016
 Review Advising Materials
 Presentation:
- Transcript review
- College Systems
- Testing for Colleges
- NCAA
- Resources
- Jr. Advising Part II: Naviance
Graduation Status: Transcript review
Community College System
Community Colleges:
For admission:
 Sierra
• Community colleges will
accept any student who is 18
years of age or older.
 American River
 Sacramento City
 Consumnes
• Community colleges require
Math and English placement
exams taken Spring of senior
year
• No SAT/ACT tests required
*Transfer programs to UC/CSU schools available
A-G:
Min. 4-yr college admissions requirements
a. History: 2 years (20 credits)
b. English: 4 years (40 credits)
c. Math: 3 years (30 credits) Through Alg. 2/CCIM3
d. Lab Science: 2 years (20 credits) Life & Physical
e. Language other than English: 2 yrs (20 credits)
 Must be same language both years
f. Visual/Performing Arts: 1 year (10 credits)
g. Elective Courses: 1 year (10 credits)
 Students must earn a “C-” or higher in these courses
 List of a-g approved courses in course catalog on GBHS website
CSU College System (Calif. State Univ.)
23 campuses including:
CSU’s look most heavily at:
 Sacramento State
 GPA
 Chico State
 Test Scores
 Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
 Exception is Cal-Poly SLO,
which considers:
 Sonoma State
 San Diego State
 Cal State Fullerton
 Long Beach State
 Humboldt State
 9th grade grades
 bonus for extra college prep
courses
 supplemental application
 demonstration of involvement
in area of interest
 Prefer the ACT
•For more information, visit
www.csumentor.edu
UC College System
 UC Berkeley
 UC Davis
 UCLA
 UC San Diego
 UC Santa Barbara
 UC Santa Cruz
(University of Calif.)
UC’s look most heavily at:
Comprehensive Review
• GPA
• Test Scores
• Strength of curriculum
• Essays (Personal Statements)
• Extracurricular activities
 UC Irvine
 UC Merced
 UC Riverside
*For more information, visit www.universityofcalifornia.edu
GPA/Grades for UC/CSU’s
 Only A-G courses taken in grades 10th and
above are used in GPA calculation for eligibility
 Only “C-” grades and above in required college
preparatory courses satisfy college
requirements (including 9th grade)
 If you have earned a “D” in a required A-G
course, see your counselor for remediation
options - you still have time to get back on
track!
Private College System
Private Colleges
 USC
 Stanford
 Point Loma
 Pepperdine
 University of San
Diego
 St. Mary’s
 University of Pacific
 Santa Clara
Private school admission
requirements vary but can
include:
 Grades/GPA
 Test Scores
 Strength of curriculum (maintain
thru Sr. yr.)
 Activities (sports, clubs, jobs)
 Leadership
 Community Service
 Essays (if required)
 Interviews (some private schools)
College Visits: Do I Really Need to
Do Them This Year?
 Schedule visits in the Junior year and in the summer
before your Senior year
 Check GBHS College Visitation Schedule (Career Center)
 Attend Spring College Open Houses
 Virtual tours available at www.collegeweeklive.com
Testing in junior year
 PSAT (to be administered on Oct. 28th)
• Listen for announcements to pick up results in Dec. in the Career
Center
• Analyze strengths and weaknesses at PSAT website (noted on results
printout)
 SAT 1 and/or ACT
 Once by spring Junior year and in Senior year if needed
(most permit testing thru December of senior year)
 Colleges will take your best scores
 SAT II Subject Tests:
• Not required for UC’s; some UC majors recommend; check each
campus
• Some private schools require them
• Align test date with end of high level course taken in subject area
• Subject tests:
• English Literature, Math, History, Science, Foreign Language
SAT/ACT
 4 scores sent for free (if indicated no later the
Wed. following the test date)
 Extra scores sent for fee (handle online)
 For CSU’s use code - 3594 for SAT
 Using this code will make your SAT scores available to all 23
CSU’s
 For the ACT, sending to one campus will cover all 23
campuses as they will share these scores
 For UC’s send ACT/SAT scores to one UC only and those
scores will be made available to all nine UC’s
 No need to use “Score Choice” – colleges really will
take your highest score without penalizing you for
other lower scores (exception: SAT II subject tests)
 NCAA Eligibility Center code - 9999
 GBHS school code - 051106
SAT and ACT
SAT (Present version)
 Includes a writing segment
 Maximum score is 2400
• 200-800 Critical Reading
• 200-800 Math
• 200-800 Writing
 Covers math through Algebra 2 (helpful to
complete by end of Jr. year before testing)
ACT
 Includes an additional, optional, writing piece
(required for UC’s)
 Maximum score is a 36
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1-36 English
1-36 Math
1-36 Reading
1-36 Science
1-36 Composite
The New SAT
• Launching in March 2016
• 1600 maximum score (range from 400 – 1600)
*2 section scores (range from 200-800)
-Math
-Evidence-based Reading and Writing
• Optional Essay that is scored separately as a sub-score
• Covers math through Algebra 2
• No penalty for wrong answers
• Free test prep at www.khanacademy.org
WHICH SAT TEST SHOULD I TAKE
AND WHEN?
New SAT provides a unique opportunity because:
 There is the uncertainty of how well students will do on
the new SAT
 Colleges will permit present juniors to use either the
present or new SAT test for admissions.
Taking both versions of the SAT may prove to be a wise
strategy. Consider:
 Signing up to take the present SAT no later than January
2016 (last test date option); and
 Take the new SAT in late spring (May or June).
In addition, taking the ACT in late spring would give you
three different test results to choose from.
Early Assessment Program (EAP)
 Early assessment opportunity for CSU’s and
Sierra College
 In junior year, students will be taking the
Common Core Assessment in Math and English
 Exemption from ELM (Entry Level Math) and
EPT (English Placement Test) possible with
sufficient score
NCAA – Eligibility Center
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Application required if planning to play
division one or two sports in college.
Apply by end of junior year
Application available online at
www.eligibilitycenter.org
Must also send ACT/SAT score. Use code 9999.
Transcripts - GBHS will automatically send a transcript
(for free) to the NCAA for those who are registered with
the NCAA at the end of both the junior and senior year. If
you would like a transcript sent at a different time then
noted, see Mrs. Keeney in the Attendance Office.
 Transcript #1 gets mailed after junior year
 Transcript #2 gets mailed after graduation
Resources – On Track (OT)
GBHS Learning Center (a.k.a. Library) – all subjects
 Walk in program offers a quiet place to study
 Librarian and Peer Tutors will be available as a resource
 Available Monday - Thursday from 2:35 – 4:00 pm
Math Tutoring Center – for math support
 Walk in program after school
 Available Monday -Thursday from 2:35 – 3:35 pm
 Mondays and Wednesdays – room 651; Tuesdays and Thursdays – room 658
Homework Center
 Utilize to makeup tests, quizzes, and assignments
 Available Monday – Thursday from 2:35 – 3:45 pm in room 822
Need Transportation?
 Late bus is available Monday – Thursday at 4:30 pm.
Resources Cont’d
Career Center Support: Mrs. Underwood
 College and Career related presentations and information
 Financial Aid information and forms
 Scholarship information and applications
 NCAA information
 SAT I, SAT Subject Tests, and ACT registration & test prep
 Naviance help
**Keep your eye on the bulletin, the Counselor/Career Center
newsletter, and Naviance for up-to-date information on the latest
Career Center news.
College and Career Handbook – a great electronic resource for
college & career related issues. Available at the counseling website.
Does Education Really Matter?
$78,093
$51,554
$28,645
Advanced
Degree
Bachelor's
Degree
$19,169
HS
Diploma
$90,000
$80,000
$70,000
$60,000
$50,000
$40,000
$30,000
$20,000
$10,000
$0
No HS
Diploma
Annual Income
Yes it does!
Reminders
 Testing (ACT/SAT’s) – Get them completed this year
 Try to complete Algebra 2/Int. 3 by the end of junior year
 Plan on rigorous senior year – Include a math class!
 Begin researching colleges and gathering information
Ouch!!! These Can Hurt!
 Does your discipline record matter?
 Does it matter how I portray myself online?
(Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, etc.)
 Study Hard – this is a BIG year for college!
Junior Advising Part II:
Naviance Lab Sessions
 When: Nov. 16th, 17th, 19th or Jan.
12th, 14th, 15th
 Where: TBA