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9 th Grade: Ms. Velasquez

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Ask yourself if the issue can be addressed by the student during lunch or after school
Having your student ask questions pertaining to their education teaches personal responsibility (School Wide Outcome) and is a great way for the student to get to know their counselor.
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Send an e-mail
› Contact information can be found on Irvington.org. Counselors have access to e-mail more frequently than their phone resulting in a quicker response time.
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Call your counselor
› Contact information can be found on irvington.org
Due to large caseloads, walk-in appointments for parents cannot be accommodated.

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Counselors are available during lunch and after school for student walk-ins.
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Face to face contact with counselors is encouraged as it is a great way for students to get to know their counselor.
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Students can request an appointment time (by seeing their counselor during lunch/after school or by e-mail) if the issue necessitates longer than a brief meeting.

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Counselor’s Website:
• Important announcements
• Requesting Recommendations online for answers to many frequently asked questions… academically
• Community resources
• 4 year plan
• College Planning Checklist
• Graduation reqs/college entrance reqs
• A-g list
• And more!

Keep your eyes peeled for Financial
Aid workshop dates and important
Financial Aid deadlines.
College and Career Center:
• SAT info and test prep options
• Calendar showing upcoming visits from college reps and workshops
• College requirement info
• Financial aid information
• College application information
• Career information
• Military information
• Senior checklist
• Scholarship information
• And more!!

Naviance helps with college and career planning. College/major search, career surveys, college super search/matching capabilities, etc.
Scroll down to find the Naviance info page.

Free access to -SAT/ACT/PSAT/AP/DMV/CAHSEE exam prep including practice tests and drills -Essay lab to help students write essays (including college entrance) -Study guides for many subjects
To sign up: http://www.shmoop.com/signup/fusd magic word: ELUANT

Graduation/ UC/CSU Requirements (a-g requirments)
Students earn 5 credits per class per semester
• English: 40 credits (area b)
• History: 30 credits (World History in 10 th , US History in 11 th , Gov/Econ in 12 th.
) (area a)
• Math: 30 credits (including both semesters of Algebra 1) CSU/UC: At least Geometry and Algebra 2 (area c)
• Fine Art/ World Language: You need 10 credits of a Fine Art OR World Language to graduate. CSU/UC: A yearlong Art class (area f) AND at least level 2 of a language are needed (area e).
• Health: 5 credits required
• PE: 20 credits required (PE 9 and PE 10)
• Science: 20 credits required. CSU/UC: Prefer Biology and Chemistry/Biotechnology
(area d)
• Electives: 75 credits required. Any class taken after a subject requirement is met is counted as an elective (Ex: Your 3 rd year of science counts as an elective) (area g).

What are the main differences?
Health
PE
Algebra 1 + 20 more credits of math
Fine Art OR World Language
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Side note: Must take geometry
(completed in 8 th grade is okay)
. It is required by the UCs and FUSD does not allow
“level skipping” with outside course work in any subject area.
Algebra 1, Geometry, and
Algebra 2 (minimum)
Fine Art AND World Language
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(Digital Drawing, Arts Spectrum,
Social Dance and Culinary Arts are NOT fine art classes)
SAT or ACT

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Every class at Irvington that fulfills an a-g subject requirement for CSU and UC admission can be found on this list.
Students should use this when working on
CSU/UC applications!
*Courses used to meet an a-g requirement must be posted on the course list for the year you took the course.
Students should also use this list when reporting the Ohlone dual enrollment courses you have taken while at IHS (Ex:
Irvington’s Spanish 3 should also be reported on college applications as
Ohlone’s Spanish 101B).

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• 31% attend community colleges (Ohlone and DeAnza are most popular with our students)
• 27% attend a University of California (UC Berkeley, UC Santa
Cruz, etc.)
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• 19% attend a California State University (San Jose State, CSU
East Bay, etc.)
19% attend other 4 year universities including private California colleges as well as private and public out of state colleges.
*Less than 1% of the class of 2015 are attending a “Top 10 college” as determined by U.S. News and World Report
(Stanford, Harvard, etc.)
Most popular schools:
1. Ohlone
2. San Jose State University
• 2% military/vocational schools

IHS Class of 2015
31% are attending a California community college
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Online application
No essays
No ACT or SAT scores
Extracurriculars do not matter
Apply in the Spring (2016) online: Ohlone.edu, deanza.edu
*Ohlone college will be visiting Irvington High School in the Spring to offer their English and math placement tests.

Nearly 50% of students that graduate from the UC system started at a community college
*Percent is higher in STEM Majors
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(Ohlone,
DeAnza, Chabot and Mission College are the closest to
Fremont)
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transfer to a 4 year university as a junior)
(nursing, pharmacy tech, massage therapy, early childhood education, automotive technology, etc.)
(English classes, computer classes, etc.)

IHS Class of 2015
19% are attending a
California State University
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One online application
Self - report classes/grades
› NEEDS TO BE ACCURATE
No essays
Need ACT or SAT
Extracurriculars do not matter
› Cal Poly is the exception
Eligibility Index
Apply online at: csumentor.edu
October 1 – November 30
Kristin Cranmer 2015

IHS Class of 2015
27% are attending a
University of California
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One online application
Need SAT or ACT
Holistic admissions process
2 Essays
› Personal Statement Workshop offered to
Students through the College and Career Center
Becoming increasingly more selective
Apply online at: admission.universityofcalifornia.edu
November 1 – November 30
Kristin Cranmer 2015

What does an IHS student have to do to get into a UC?
There is no “Golden Ticket”
IHS students that are enrolled at Berkeley (from 2014):
• Average GPA: 3.9 (unweighted)
• GPA range: 3.63-4.0 (unweighted)
• Average number of AP courses: 8
• AP course range: 6-10
• Math level in 12 th grade: 30% were in AP calclus AB, 20% were in AP calculus BC, 30% were in multivariable and 10% were in calculus
• 30% of the students were a TA or in a non college prep elective during 12 th grade
Davis (class of 2014):
• Average GPA: 3.72 (unweighted)
• GPA range: 3.38-3.94 (unweighted)
• Average number of AP courses: 5.7
• AP Course range: 1-8
• Math level in 12 th grade: 50% were in calculus, 30% were in
AP calculus AB, 10% were in AP statistics, 10% were in AP calculus BC
• 30% of the students were a TA or in a non college prep elective during 12 th grade

What does an IHS student have to do to get into a UC?
Santa Cruz (class of 2014):
• Average GPA: 3.52 (unweighted)
• GPA range: 3.11-3.9 (unweighted)
• Average number of AP courses: 3
• AP course range: 1-5
• Math level in 12 th grade: 70% were in intro to statistics, 10% were in calculus, 10% were in precalculus, and 10% were in
AP calculus AB
• 70% of the students were a TA or in a non college prep elective during 12 th grade

IHS Class of 2015
19% are attending a 4 year university that is
Not a UC or CSU.
While about 60% of the class of
2015 went through the private college application process, only about 10% chose to go to one of these colleges. Most students were also accepted to, and chose to attend, a CSU/UC.
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77 Private Universities/Colleges in CA
Vary in size, prestige, and cost
Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate’s, and Professional degrees
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Accept high school graduates and Community College transfers
Professional Schools-Law, Medicine, Education, Engineering, Journalism,
Social Welfare
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View admissions holistically
Most private colleges use Common Application
Commonapp.org
Application deadlines vary
Kristin Cranmer 2015

The common application requires counselor input (school info, IHS transcript, counselor evaluation, etc.). Any student that is applying to a college that requires counselor input must submit a request packet to their counselor. Student instructions can be found on Irvington.org.
***The UCs and CSUs
DO NOT accept letters of rec.***
Students submit their packet during a lunchtime “meet and greet” w/ their counselor
Early Action/Early Decision
Deadline: 9/29/15 or 9/30/15
Regular Decision Deadline:
10/27/15, 10/28/15, and 10/29/15

IHS Class of 2015
19% are attending a 4 year university that is not a UC or CSU.
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Many have special out-of-state scholarship opportunities
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Some schools have tuition reciprocity programs that make attending roughly equivalent to in-state tuition (WUE)
All colleges are looking to build a diverse and talented freshman class, and geographic diversity is highly prized in some cases…making out-of-state students attractive.
Admission & application requirements vary per school.
Kristin Cranmer 2015

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Not everyone is meant to go to Berkeley. Not everyone is meant to go to Ohlone.
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When students are thinking about colleges, they should ask themselves…
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Do I like snow?
Do I like sharing a classroom with 500 students?
Am I applying to these colleges because of the name or because of what they have to offer?
Do I have the money to attend this college? Will I be in debt when I leave?
Am I ready to attend a four year college?
Is a community college the right fit for me?
Can I do my own laundry and cook for myself?

There are many different paths to happiness. Students should choose the one that is right for them.
University
(Doctorate)
Professional
School
University
(Graduate)
Vocational/Technical
School
Community
College
High School
University
(Undergraduate)
Military
Kristin Cranmer 2015

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Be a cheerleader
Be realistic; Encourage a range of college & career options
• College admission is competitive but there are still over 2000 four-year colleges and universities that admit over 50% of students.
Help plan campus visits, brainstorm questions, and get organized
Research college options WITH your student
Kristin Cranmer 2015

California College Systems Continued
Types of Colleges Community
Colleges
Freshmen
Requirements
No subject requirements. Must be a high school graduate or 18 years of age.
California State
Universities (CSU)
See slide on a-g requirements.
University of
California (UC)
See slide on a-g requirements.
Tests
Independent
Colleges
Requirements vary by school. Check college websites or catalogues.
Some programs have pre-requisite requirements. Check college websites or catalogues.
Math and English assessment tests are required for new students in order to be placed at the correct skill level.
These tests are not used to exclude students. Tests are given after an application is submitted, usually followed by an orientation, counseling, and enrollment into classes.
ACT (writing section not required) or
SAT Reasoning Test
ELM- Entry Level
Math Test
EPT- English
Placement Test (These tests are not used for admission purposes)
ACT plus writing or
SAT Reasoning Test
Recommended: Certain
SAT Subject tests are recommended for certain majors. Check with interested colleges for specific information.
Some schools may require the SAT
Reasoning Test or
ACT plus writing and/or SAT Subject
Tests. Check college websites or catalogues for specific test requirements.

California College Systems
Types of Colleges Community
Colleges
Campuses
133: Ohlone, De
Anza, Chabot, Las
Positas, San Jose
City, Evergreen,
Foothill, etc.
California State
Universities (CSU)
23 CSUs : East Bay,
San Jose State, San
Francisco, Monterey
Bay, Sonoma, Los
Angeles, etc.
Websites
Nature of programs www.cccco.edu
www.cccapply.org
www.calstate.edu
www.csumentor.edu
Two-Year Schools
1. Complete courses for the first 2 years of a bachelor’s degree transferable to UC and CSU
2. Vocational programs
3. Enrichment and job skills classes
Four-Year Schools with Graduate
Programs
1. Various majors and programs
2. Bachelor’s degrees
3. Master’s degrees
4. Teaching credentials
University of
California (UC)
10 UCs: Berkeley,
Davis, San Francisco,
Irvine, Santa Barbara,
Los Angeles, Merced,
Santa Cruz, San
Diego, Riverside
Note: UC San Francisco is a medical center and currently is not providing bachelor degrees.
Independent
Colleges
76 members:
Stanford, University of Santa Clara,
University of San
Francisco, Mills
College, University of the Pacific, etc.
www.universityofcali
fornia.edu
Four-Year Schools with Graduate
Programs
1. Various majors and programs
2. Bachelor’s degrees
3. Master’s degrees
4. Doctorate and
Professional degrees www.aiccu.edu
www.californiacolleg
es.edu
Two and Four-Year
Schools, some with
Graduate Programs
Various majors and academic programs are offered at each campus. Check college websites or catalogues.

More CSU and UC Requirements
• SAT Reasoning Test: http://www.collegeboard.org/
OR
• ACT: http://act.org/
• UCs require the ACT with writing.
• SAT subject tests may be recommended for certain majors.
• SAT subject tests can add to your UC application if you score well in a subject area.
Visit the College and Career Center’s webpage on Irvington.org for information on the PSAT and test prep options.

Grades are assigned point values:
A = 4 points
B = 3 points
C= 2 points
NC= 0 points
*”I” grades are temporary and are not factored into the GPA .
• Overall GPA (non-weighted): Add all semester grades on your transcript together. Divide the total by the number of semester courses.
• Weighted GPA: Same as overall GPA but add 1 extra point for each semester AP course or transferable college course to the total before dividing by the number of semester courses (individual private universities may calculate weighted GPA differently).
• UC/CSU GPA: Use only grades received in “a-g” classes from 10 th and 11 th grade. Add an extra point for each semester AP course or transferable college course ( http://www.assist.org
) with a maximum of 8 extra points.
GPA Calculator: http://www.csumentor.edu/planning/high_school/gpa_calculator.asp

Click here to get started. Everyone needs to create a new account. Your old info will not work. Service hours are being transferred from the old system beginning with 12 th graders.
****New This Year**** Servicekarma.com
There is an app available. Search
Apple or Google Play:
ServiceKarma (one word)
See Mr. Lewis in rm 212 if you have questions.

• Financial aid consists of funds provided to students and families to help pay for college.
Types of Financial Aid:
• Grants: Free money that does not have to be paid back.
They are usually awarded based on financial need.
• Scholarships: Free money that does not have to be paid back. Awarded based on merit, a special skill or interest, or need.
Check the College and Career Center’s webpage for more information.
• Loans: Money that parents and students borrow that does have to be paid back.
• Students and Parents apply for financial aid by completing the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) during the student’s12 th grade year. http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/