Fountain Valley High School
Guidevisement
Juniors and Seniors
Fall 2011
Are you on track for high school
graduation?
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
YEARS
CREDITS
English*
4
40
World History
1
10
U.S. History
1
10
U.S. Government (Senior requirement)
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5
Economics (Senior requirement)
½
5
Advanced Math (Algebra**or above)
1
10
Mathematics***
2
20
Physical Science
1
10
Life Science
1
10
Physical Education
2
20
1½
15
½
5
Visual & Performing Arts/World Language/Applied Curriculum (one year- Visual &
Performing Arts or World Language)
Health (9th gr.)
Elective Credits
Students must earn 220 credits and Pass High School Exit Exam
60
What does it take to go to a UC or CSU?
UC/CSU “A – G “ SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Subject Requirements: “A-G pattern”
7 of the 15 required courses must be complete as of Jr./Sr.
a.
U.S. History – l year
World History (or AP European History) – l year
b.
College Prep English
4 years; AP highly recommended
c.
Adv. Math (Alg. 1, Geometry and Alg. 2 (or Alg. 2/Trig)
3 years required; 4 + years recommended
d.
Laboratory Science (from Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
2 years** required 3+ years recommended
e.
Foreign Language (same language)
2 years required; 3 + years recommended
f.
Visual or Performing Arts***(one yearlong course)
g.
Advanced Course/Academic Elective
One additional year approved academic elective
1. Advanced Math – 4th ,5th year(s) or
2. Foreign Language – 3rd, 4th, 5th year(s) or
3. Lab Science – 3rd, 4th, 5th year(s)
4. Social Science – Government, Economics, etc. or
5. Visual Performing Arts
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8*
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Enter Semester Grades Below
Broaden your admission options:
Continue to enroll in academic areas
even when the 15 minimum UC/CSU
subject requirements are completed.
Broaden your admission options:
Continue to enroll in academic areas even when the 15
minimum UC/CSU subject requirements are completed.
All courses must be completed with a grade of C or above.
Testing
• PSAT
– The Official Practice SAT
– Given nationwide 1 time per year, this year at
FVHS on Sat. Oct. 15th, 2011
– Top 4% of Juniors who take the PSAT may
become National Merit Scholars
– We encourage all juniors to take the PSAT
– Register online at the FVHS Student Store
from Sept 19 - Oct.13 or at the Activities
Office 10/3-10/13
SAT and SAT SUBJECT Test
• Register at www.collegeboard.com for all
SAT and SAT Subject Tests
• All students attending a 4yr college need
to take the SAT or ACT Test
• UC schools “highly recommend” taking 2
subject tests.
• Subject tests should be taken in spring of
your sophomore or junior year
• Register for ACT test at: www.act.org
SAT vs ACT
SAT
2400 perfect
1500 national avg.
ACT
36 is a perfect score
21 is national average
Lose points for
Incorrect answers
No penalty for wrong
answers
Reasoning and logic
Based closer to
curriculum learned in HS
Math up to Alg. II
Reading/Writing/Grammar
Math up to Trig (6 ques)
Reading/Grammar/Science
Every Year in High School
Juniors
• Take challenging courses in core academic subjects
• Talk to your Guidance Specialist and see if you are eligible to
take an AP course.
• Take the PSAT Test in Oct.
• Attend College Presentations in the Career Center
• Attend District College Fair on Oct. 4th at Westminster HS
• VISIT COLLEGES THAT YOU ARE INTERESTED IN!
• In May consider taking a SAT Subject Test. Make sure you test
to your academic strengths!
• In June take the SAT or ACT
• Continue volunteering, working or joining clubs that interest you
If you are a student athlete register with NCAA at:
www.eligibilitycenter.org at the end of your junior year
Every Year in High School
Seniors
• Take challenging courses and make sure you are on track to
graduate and meet college admissions requirements
• Make sure you have meet all college testing requirements
– (SAT, SAT II Subject Tests, ACT) Re-take in Oct, Nov. or Dec. if necessary
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Continue to visit colleges that interest you
Attend College Presentations in the Career Center
Attend District College Fair at WHS on Oct. 4th 7:00pm
Meet all college application deadlines
If you are asking for Letters of Rec give teachers at least 3
weeks notice. See Mrs. Wakeman for Common App.
• UC App Workshop on Oct. 6th, CSU App Workshop Oct. 13th
both at 6:30pm in the Library/Media Center
• SENIOR GRADES COUNT! Do not let your GPA slip
What does it take to go to a 2yr
College?
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Must graduate from High School or
Be 18 yrs old
Apply online
Attend orientation
SAT/ACT Tests not necessary
Community College Registration takes place in
spring of your senior year
• Even students applying to a 4yr college may
want to register at a CC as a back up plan
Conclusion
• Pass your classes, take challenging
courses
– Few remediation options
• Subject Tests or ACT in spring of your
junior year. Repeat tests in fall of senior
year
• Keep your options open
– Start planning early
– Make college/career decisions junior and
senior year
Conclusion Continued
• Keep up your GPA
Most colleges require a minimum 2.5 or higher GPA
– REALITY: Average GPA for admissions to:
• UCLA: 4.30 SAT 2039
• UCSD: 4.09 SAT 1968
• UCI: 3.73
SAT 1776 (2010 admit #’s, 2011 not available)
• UC Merced: 3.57 SAT 1623
• USC: unweighted GPA 3.9 SAT 2130
• Cal St. Long Beach: 3.3 SAT (verbal/math) 1100
• Cal St. Fullerton: 3.27 SAT (verbal/math) 1110
• Cal St. Channel Island: 3.24 SAT (verbal/math) 1003
* Note: CSULB and CSU Fullerton give FVHS seniors a
geographical preference. Must meet a 2900 index.
(SAT critical reading + SAT math) + (800 x HS GPA) = index
* UC Stats Class of 2011
Useful Resources
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FVHS.COM then College and Career Planning Page
University of CA System: www.universityofcalifornia.edu
Cal-State System: www.csumentor.edu
OCC: www.orangecoastcollege.edu
GWC: www.goldenwestcollege.edu
Community College Transfer List (IGETC): www.assist.org
Fastweb (scholarship search engine): www.fastweb.com
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid: www.fafsa.gov
College Board (SAT Tests): www.collegeboard.com
ACT (ACT Tests): www.act.org
NCAA (For Student Athletes): www.eligibilitycenter.org
Career Decisions: www.acinet.org