Terra Nova High School
Senior Information Night
Class of 2016
September 17, 2015
Counseling Department Staff
Dan Nemiroff, M.S., PPS
Last Names A-G
650-550-7677
dnemiroff@juhsd.net
Cielo Calpotura, M.A., PCCI
Wellness Counselor
650-550-7678
ccalpotura@juhsd.net
Aliah Singh, M.A., PPS
Last Names G-N
650-550-7675
aliah.singh@juhsd.net
Chelsea Johnson
College & Career Aide
650-550-7604
cjohnson@juhsd.net
Elena Carnes, M.A., PPS
Last Names O-Z
650-550-7676
ecarnes@juhsd.net
Ananda Shives
Registrar
650-550-7680
ashives@juhsd.net
Agenda
 TNHS Graduation Requirements
 Credit Recovery Options
 UC/CSU/Private University Eligibility
 SAT & ACT Information
 NCAA Student-Athletes
 Community College Overview
 Additional Postsecondary Options
 Naviance – Family Connection
 Financial Aid/Scholarships Overview
TNHS Graduation Requirements
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Earn a total of 225 credits
Pass specific subject requirements
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English: 40 credits (4 years)
History/Social Science: 30 credits (3 years)
Laboratory Science: 20 credits (2 years)
Fine Art or Language Other Than English: 10 credits (1 year)
Career Technical Education (CTE): 10 credits (1 year)
Physical Education: 20 credits (2 years)
Health: 5 credits (1 semester)
Electives: 60 credits
Graduation Credit Check
Seniors in good academic standing should
have 180 credits to date
 Minimum number of credits required for
senior status is 165
 See your counselor for transcript review
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Credit Recovery Options
APEX
 BYU Independent Study
 Community College Concurrent Enrollment
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Important: All courses must be completed
with official transcripts submitted by May 15th
UC/CSU Eligibility Requirements (“a-g”)
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History/Social Science – 2 years
English – 4 years
Math – 3 years* (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II)
Lab Science – 2 years* (1 year life & 1 year physical)
Language Other Than English – 2 years* (same language)
Visual & Performing Arts – 1 year
College Prep Elective – 1 year
*additional years of subject recommended
Must earn a “C” grade or better both semesters
Am I Eligible for UC?
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Minimum of 15 yearlong “a-g” courses in
grades 9-12
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Seven of these courses must be taken in the last two
years of high school
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Minimum GPA of 3.0 in “a-g” coursework
SAT Reasoning Test or ACT with Writing
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Compare GPA & UC Score to determine eligibility
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Applying to UC’s
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Apply online: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply
Filing period: November 1st-November 30th
Students may access the online application now!
Fee: $70 per campus
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UC will waive application fees for up to 4 campuses
for qualified students
Application includes a personal statement
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2 prompts: 1,000 word maximum
UC Comprehensive Review
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GPA in all completed “a-g” courses, including additional points for honors/AP
SAT Reasoning Test or ACT with Writing scores
Number of, content of, and performance in academic courses beyond minimum “a-g”
requirements
Number of and performance in UC-approved honors and AP courses
Identification by UC as being ranked in the top 9% of high school class (ELC)
Quality of student’s senior year program as measured by the type and number of
academic courses in progress or planned
Quality of academic performance relative to the educational opportunities available in
student’s high school
Outstanding performance in one or more academic subject areas
Outstanding work in one or more special projects in any academic field of study
Special talents, achievements, and awards (i.e. leadership/community service pursuits)
Academic accomplishments in light of a student’s life experiences and special
circumstances
Am I Eligible for CSU?
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Minimum of 15 yearlong “a-g” courses in grades 9-12
Test scores required unless GPA above 3.0 and a
resident of California
Eligibility Index:
CSU GPA x 800 + SAT Score
OR
CSU GPA x 200 + 10 x ACT Composite Score
Students must have a minimum eligibility index of 2900
for admission to a CSU using SAT scores or a
minimum of 694 using ACT score
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Many CSU campuses have higher standards due to impaction
Applying to CSU’s
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Apply online: www.csumentor.edu
Filing period: October 1st-November 30th
Fee: $55 per campus
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CSU will waive application fees for up to 4 campuses
to qualified students
Private Colleges & Universities
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Check individual admission requirements
SAT or ACT with Writing usually required
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Most require essays, letters of recommendation, and
transcript
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May require supplemental information (i.e. portfolio)
Many accept the Common Application
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SAT Subject Tests may be required
www.commonapp.org
May require mid-year report submissions
SAT Exam Dates & Fees
Test Date
October 3rd
November 7th
December 5th
Registration Deadline
Sept. 12th (Sept. 22nd late registration)
Sept. 3rd (Oct. 23rd late registration)
Nov. 5th (Nov. 20th late registration)
Fees*
SAT Reasoning Test: $54.50
SAT Subject Tests
Basic Registration: $26
Language Test w/Listening: add $26
All other Subject Tests: add $18
www.sat.collegeboard.org
*Fee waivers available to students on the subsidized lunch program; please see Counselor
ACT Exam Dates & Fees
Test Date
October 24th
December 12th
Registration Deadline
Sept. 18th (Sept. 19th late registration)
Nov. 6th (Nov. 7th late registration)
Fees*
ACT (No Writing): $39.50
ACT with Writing: $56.50
www.actstudent.org
*Fee waivers available to students on the subsidized lunch program; please see Counselor
SAT vs. ACT
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ACT questions tend to be more straightforward
SAT has a stronger emphasis on vocabulary
ACT has a Science section while the SAT does not
ACT tests more advanced math concepts
ACT Writing Test is optional on exam day, but
required by many schools
SAT is broken up into more sections
ACT is more of a “big picture” exam
The Princeton Review (2015)
NCAA Student-Athletes
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Must register if planning on competing at a
Division I or Division II college:
https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/student/index_student.html
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Fee: $75
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Fee waivers available to students on the subsidized lunch
program; please see Counselor
Contact prospective college to ensure you’re
on track
Community College Overview
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High school graduate or 18 years of age
Benefits:
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Affordability (~$46/unit)
Flexible schedule
Transfer programs
Gain career skills & certificates
Additional Postsecondary Options
Military Visits
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Dates:
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September 23rd
January 27th
April 20th
Time: 12:15-1pm
Location: College/Career Center (Room 209)
Naviance – Family Connection
Financial Aid/Scholarships Overview
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ALL students should apply for financial aid
regardless of whether or not they think they will
qualify
3 Types of Financial Assistance:
1. Grants and Scholarships
2. Work-study
3. Loans
Financial Aid/Scholarships Overview
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File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
www.fafsa.ed.gov
Beginning: January 1st
Deadline: March 2nd
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TNHS will automatically submit GPA to Cal Grant in January 2016
 To opt out, please submit Opt Out Form by October 31, 2015
Take Action Now:
 Create a pin number for FAFSA (parents and students) and SAVE
www.pin.ed.gov
 Complete FAFSA4caster for estimate of federal aid
http://www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov/
Financial Aid Presentations
by Dr. Paul Wrubel
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Introduction to Financial Aid
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October 15th: 7pm at Oceana High School
FAFSA Application Overview
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January 12th: 7pm at Terra Nova High School
*Various Community Colleges and Universities also provide free
assistance completing the FAFSA
College Visits & Career Fairs
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Check College/Career Center for upcoming college
visits and career fairs on-campus
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Listen to announcements for listing of preview days for
UC, CSU, Private Colleges, Technical Schools, and
Community Colleges
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Schedule campus visits by contacting colleges directly
North Peninsula College Fair
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Date: Wednesday, October 7th
Time: 5-7pm
Location: Serramonte Mall
Meet representatives from UC, CSU, Private
Colleges & Universities, Community
Colleges, Out of State Colleges &
Universities, and US Armed Forces
Class of 2016 Commencement
Terra Nova High School
May 26, 2016
Football Field
2:30pm