College Talk
2015
What are
your plans?
Counseling Office
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Mrs. Ashwell
Ms. Purvis
Mrs. Gould
Secretary
Registrar / Records
Clerk / Support
Mr. Derum
Ms. Mackey
Mr. Ahlgren
Mrs. McGuire
Counselor (A-G)
Counselor (H-O)
Counselor (P-Z)
Special Projects
Graduation Requirements
Total Credits Required 220
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English
40 credits
Math
20 credits (must pass Algebra 1)
Life Science
10 credits
Physical Science
10 credits
Visual / Performing Art
10 credits
PE
20 credits
American Gov. / Econ.
5 credits each
US History
10 credits
World History
10 credits
Social Studies elective
5 credits
Health
5 credits
Pass CAHSEE (English and Math) with passing score of 350
Grade Point Average
Why go on to Post Secondary College
Education?
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College graduates tend to lead happier, more
productive lives
College graduates travel more
College graduates are more likely to vote and be
involved in their communities
College graduates earn nearly twice as much over their
lifetimes than those without a college education
Degree holders have fared better on the job front during
the recession whereas workers with only a high school
diploma saw the fewest job gains
College Graduates Earn More
Money
Average Lifetime Earnings
Professional Degree
$5,612,760
Doctorate (Ph.D.)
$4,449,440
Master's Degree
$3,337,800
Bachelor's Degree
Associate's Degree
Some College, No Degree
High School Graduate
High School Dropout
$2,742,160
$1,920,680
$1,863,040
$1,531,400
$1,102,120
College = Lower Unemployment
Rates
Unemployment Rates
Professional Degree
Doctorate (Ph.D.)
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Associate's Degree
Some College, No Degree
High School Graduate
High School Dropout
1.7%
2.0%
2.4%
2.8%
3.7%
5.1%
5.7%
9.0%
Higher Education in
California
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Four Systems of Higher Education
The California Community Colleges (CCC)
The California State University (CSU)
The University of California (UC)
Independent California Colleges and
Universities (private)
California Community Colleges (CCC)
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Largest system of higher education in the
world with 110 campuses across the state
Offer two-year Associate Degrees, certificate
programs, and occupational ed. courses
Enable you to complete your first two years
towards a Bachelor’s Degree
Assist students in the transfer process to a
four-year school
California State University
(CSU)
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Nation’s largest system of higher education
offering a Bachelor’s Degree or higher with 23
campuses
Academic programs in Liberal Arts,
Engineering, Computer Science, and more
Emphasis on teaching and undergraduate
studies
Diverse faculty with a rich blend of educational
and work experience
University of California
(UC)
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One of the most prestigious systems of
higher education in the nation with 10
campuses
Offer Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate and
professional degrees (e.g., law, medicine,
and more)
Research emphasis offers undergraduate
students unique opportunities
California’s Independent / Private
Educational Institutions
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Include major research universities,
liberal arts colleges, religion-affiliated
liberal arts colleges, and specialized
training institutes
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May cost more. However, financial aid
can help make them more affordable.
COLLEGE Admissions
A-G Minimum requirements include:
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(A) 2 years of History / Social Science
(B) 4 years of English
(C) 3 years of Math courses (through Algebra 2)
(D) 2 years of Science, 2 of which must be
lab-based science courses
(E) 2 years of LOTE (Language other than English)
(F) 1 year Visual or Performing Art
(G) 1 college-prep Elective course
ALL A-G COURSES MUST BE COMPLETED WITH
“C” OR BETTER!
College Entrance Exams
(SAT / ACT)
Exams must be completed by December
of senior year for consideration at most
colleges
 Check each college website for their
deadlines since they can vary
 SAT information www.collegeboard.com
 ACT information www.act.org
 You must release your scores to the
colleges where you are applying
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ACT vs. SAT
What’s the difference?
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ACT
Science, math, reading,
English
Accepted nationally
Curriculum-based
No penalty for wrong
answers
All multiple choice
Writing essay is optional
Perfect score is 36
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New SAT
Reading, math, writing &
language tests
Continued emphasis on
Reasoning, with a stronger
focus on knowledge skills
No penalty for wrong
answers
Writing essay is optional
Perfect score is1600
College Athletics
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You must register with the NCAA Eligibility
Center online to be recruited for Division 1
and some Division 2 schools.
– www.eligibilitycenter.org
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Many Division 2 and 3 schools are members
of NAIA (National Association of
Intercollegiate Athletics).
College Planning Calendar
(Junior Year)
Plan ahead!
Fall-Winter: Register to take the PSAT. PSAT
will be Wednesday, October 14th at 8:00 a.m.
here at EC. Register in the Finance Office.
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Stay on track with ALL course work.
Spring: Register to take the SAT and/or ACT in
April, May, or June (then again in the fall!)
Spring-Summer: Visit as many colleges as
possible during spring and summer
vacations.
Why take the PSAT?
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Practice for the SAT, prediction for SAT performance,
identify weaknesses
Qualify for National Merit Scholarship
Participate in college search service
When you get your test results, connect your College
Board and Khan Academy®accounts to get free
personalized SAT study recommendations.
Bring student ID, pencils, and calculator to the exam.
ARE YOU STILL CONFUSED ABOUT
YOUR FUTURE?
Tips for Researching Colleges
 www.californiacolleges.edu
 Visit
colleges at fall preview days
 Visit the College and Career Center
at the Central Library in downtown
Sacramento
 Know your interests and values
 Learn about majors and programs
Need help researching colleges?
Naviance can help!
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Find college matches
Investigate colleges that align with career aspirations
and interests
Learn about the college decision process,
enrollment, majors, student activities, and financial
aid process.
Take career interest and personality assessments to
help with picking a college major
Create a post-secondary plan of action!
USERNAME: Student ID Number
PASSWORD: mmddyyyy
Consider College Characteristics
What majors are offered?
 Admission procedures?
 Location and size?
 Cost and financial aid?
 Campus activities and support
services?
 College affiliation and accreditation?
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College Selection
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Talk to family and friends
Write down what you want or need from your school:
close or distant, public or private, big or small, and so
forth
College Board offers an opportunity to find schools that
match your needs at collegeboard.org under the College
Planning tab
Explore CA colleges at www.californiacolleges.edu
Other Tips for College Selection
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Stay overnight in a dorm
Visit the student union
Tour the surrounding area
Eat a meal on campus and ask about food
plan options
Sit in on a class
Visit when college classes
are in session
Make notes about each school
that you visit
Remember…
It is up to you! You don’t want to find
yourself stuck in a bad place!
So, get informed…
and set goals!
PLAN!