Class of 2017
Welcome to Your
Junior Year
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Overview
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Upcoming Events
Post High School Options
College Entrance Tests
The Junior Dozen
Naviance
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Upcoming
Events
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Colleges Still Visiting ORHS
• University of Colorado, Boulder
• William Jessup University
• UC Santa Cruz
• University of Montana, Missoula
• Willamette University
• Pepperdine University
(Sign-up in the Career Center - Subject to Change)
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Visit Colleges this Fall
Check on the college websites
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open house/preview day events
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Post High School Options
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What are your options after high school?
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4-Year College
Community College
Career College
Military
Apprenticeship
Employment
College and Career Plans
are different for
each individual.
One size does not fit all!
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Oak Ridge Data for Class of 2015
Class of 2015
91.3%
College-bound
56.4% to 4-Year College & 34.9% to 2-Year College
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Masters or Doctorate Degree
2-4 yrs
2 yrs
Bachelors
Degree
4 YR
4 yrs
Bachelor’s
Program
2 yrs
Transfer
Program
60 credits
2 yrs
HIGH SCHOOL
Associate’s
Degree
Career
College
Certification
Short term
4 Year Colleges
Juniors will be
applying to colleges
1 Year from NOW
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4 Year College Requirements
University of California and
California State University
Admission Requirements
(“a-g” coursework)
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History/Social Science 2 Years
English 4 Years
Mathematics 3 Years (UC recommends 4 yrs)
Lab Science 2 Years (UC recommends 3 yrs)
Foreign Language 2 Years (UC recommends 3 yrs)
Visual & Performing Arts 1 Year
College Prep Electives 1 Year
(UC Admission is Highly Competitive - Meet w/ Your Counselor)
All Classes completed with a “C” or better
UC/CSU GPA calculates from academic courses 10th & 11th
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UC / CSU Comparison
University of California
California State University
9 Campuses
$ 11,200 (tuition only per year)
$25,000 (tuition, room & board)
SAT Reasoning or ACT Plus Writing
Personal Statement
No Letters of Recommendation
Online Application
$70 application fee per campus
23 Campuses
$ 5,500 (tuition only per year)
$16,000 (tuition, room & board)
SAT Reasoning or ACT
No Personal Statement
No Letters of Recommendation
Online Application
$55 application fee per campus
Tuition & fees subject to change
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California State University
California State Universities
X Bakersfield
Long Beach
San Diego
X Channel Islands
Los Angeles
San Francisco
X Maritime Academy
Chico
San Jose
X Dominguez Hills
Monterey Bay
Cal Poly
X East Bay
Northridge
San Marcos
Fresno
Pomona
Sonoma
Fullerton
X Sacramento (local)
Humboldt
San Bernardino
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X Stanislaus
X = Non-impacted campuses or Local
Service Area Campus
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Minimum CSU Eligibility Index
for non-impacted campuses
GPA
SAT
ACT
3.0
No minimum score
No minimum score
2.8
660
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2.6
820
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2.4
980
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2.2
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2.0
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SAT Reasoning add critical reading & mathematics scores only
ACT use composite score (w/o writing)
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Impacted Campuses
Eligibility Index Formula
10th - 12th Weighted GPA X 800 =
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TOTAL (Eligibility Index)
* Corresponding Eligibility Index Formula for ACT
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What is EAP?
Early Assessment Program
 CSU and some community colleges use
 Allows you to skip placement tests
 Identifies areas of weakness early
 Avoid “Early Start” requirement
 EAP opportunity during SBAC Testing
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University of California
Davis
Berkeley
Santa Cruz
Santa Barbara
Irvine
Riverside
San Diego
Los Angeles
Merced
Additional Admission Criteria
for UCs
Coursework Other than “A-G” (demonstrates a focus)
Educational Preparation Programs
Volunteer and Community Service
Work Experience
Awards and Honors
Extracurricular Activities
*During High School Years Only
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UC PERSONAL STATEMENT
Respond to both prompts, using a maximum of 1,000 words total
1) Describe the world you come from-for example, your family,
community or school-and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams
and aspirations.
2) Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution
or experience that is important to you. What about this quality or
accomplishment makes you proud and how does it relate the person
you are?
(Subject to change)
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Private
Colleges
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Partial List of Private Colleges
Oak Ridge Students Have Attended
•Stanford University
•MIT
•University of Southern CA
•Columbia
•University of the Pacific
•Amherst
•University of San Francisco
•North Carolina
•St. Marys College
•Northwestern
•Menlo College
•University of Chicago
•Pt.Loma Nazarene
•NYU
•Pepperdine University
•Brigham Young University
•Azusa Pacific University
•Brown
•Westmont College
•Yale
•Santa Clara University
•Harvard
•University of San Diego
•Duke
•Harvey Mudd
•Vassar
•Occidental
•University of Pennsylvania
•Notre Dame De Namur
•Sarah Lawrence
•William Jessup University
•Babson
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Other 4 Year Colleges:
Private and Out-of-State
Contact the Colleges Directly
Via Naviance
Many private colleges have large endowments to help
Students finance their education.
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Out-of-State Colleges
 Out-of-state tuition (more $$$)
 Residency requirements vary
 WUE (Western Undergraduate Exchange)
Some restrictions may apply – check with the college
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Examples of WUE Colleges
• University of Nevada, Reno
• Boise State University
• Montana State University
• University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
• Arizona State University (selected majors)
• Northern Arizona University
• University of Utah
• Southern Oregon University
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Community
College
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Community College Options
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Transfer Guarantee to the UCs
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Associate Degree For Transfer (new)
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AA or AS Degree (2 Years)
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Certificate Degree Program
Take a Community College course while in high school.
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Certificate Programs (Los Rios CC District)
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Accounting
Admin. of Justice
Aeronautics
Agriculture
Architecture
Art New Media
Automotive Technology
Biotechnology
Building Inspection Tech
Business
Chemical Dependency
Studies
Communication
Television Production
Comp. Info Science
Construction Management
Cosmetology
Culinary Arts
Dental Assisting
Design Technology
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Desktop Publishing
Diesel Mechanics
Digital Media
Drafting Technology
Early Childhood Ed
Electronics Technology
Electric Vehicles
Emergency Medical Tech
Environmental Design
Fashion/Fashion
Merchandising
Fire Technology
Geographic Information
Systems
Gerontology
Graphic Communication
Health InfoTechnology
Horticulture
Hospitality Management
Interior Design
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Journalism
Landscape Design
Library Technology
Management
Marketing
Mechanical Engineer
Tech
Medical Assisting
Motorcycle Maintenance
Music Production
Nursing, LVN
Nutrition
Paramedic
Phlebotomy
Photography
Railroad Operations
Real Estate
Restaurant Management
Vet Tech
Web Page
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Welding
Career Colleges
 California Culinary Academy
 Cogswell Polytechnical
 Carrington College (formerly Western Career College)
 Wyotech
 Le Cordon Bleu
 Academy of Art
 ITT Institute
 FIDM
 Ex’pression
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Military Options
Enlist (Junior/Senior Yr)
Recruiters @ ORHS during lunch
ROTC (Junior/Senior Yr)
ASVAB given at ORHS:
November 2nd or
April 4th
1:00 – 4:00 PM
Sign-up
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Career Expo 2016
Wednesday, March 16th
6:00 ~ 8:00 PM
Union Mine High School
Career Representatives
Career Breakout Sessions
Community Service Programs
Student Internship Opportunities
Hiring Fair Area
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College Entrance Tests
Take this Year
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PSAT @ ORHS
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Wednesday, October 14th @ ORHS from 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
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Based on the New SAT
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Free PSAT study booklets are available in the Career Center
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Room Assignments will be posted on Monday, October 12th
(Career Center window)
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ASB Card or photo ID, Email address, Bring a calculator, snack, and
# 2 pencil(s)
PHOTO IDENTIFICATION - MANDATORY
Financial assistance available
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for students with financial need
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PSAT for the NEW SAT
 Measures verbal, critical reading, math problem-solving and
writing skills
 Practice for the NEW SAT
 Will give students access to MyRoad
 Taking the PSAT is the first step in the National Merit
Scholarship Program (for juniors only)
 Valuable feedback provided in a detailed report
 Focus on skills, not scores
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National Merit Scholarship
Taking the PSAT is the first step
to enter the
National Merit Scholarship Competition
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Recommendation
for Juniors…
PSAT: Fall 2015
Old SAT: November & December 2015 / January 2016
New SAT: March –November 2016
ACT: December 2015 – October 2016
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College Entrance Tests
Required by most 4-Year Colleges
SAT Reasoning
ACT
Math
Critical Reading
Writing
*Writing optional
New SAT
$54.50
Mail or Online Registration
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Math
English
Science
Reading
*Writing option
$39.50 No Writing
$56.50 Plus Writing
Mail or Online Registration
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Practice Sat or ACT Combo Test
$10.00 (Kaplan)
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To determine the best test fit for you
Saturday, October 24th
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
In B-3
Results meeting: Monday, November 2nd
6:00 – 7:00 PM
Sign-up in the Career Center
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Kaplan is Offering
SAT Essay Writing
Workshop - $10
Monday, February 8th
2:00 – 3:15 PM
Location – B-3
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Fee Waivers for Students
with Financial Need
Check with your
Counselor
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Who Needs to Take SAT Subject Tests?
Check with individual colleges/majors to
determine if a SAT Subject Test is Recommended
UC Campus Recommends taking the following SAT Subject tests:
Berkeley – College of Chemistry & Engineering
Davis – Not recommended in any area
Irvine – Serve as a value-added component in the application evaluation
Los Angeles – School of Engineering – Math Level 2 recommended
Merced – Not recommended in any area
Riverside – College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences and College of
Engineering: Math Level 2 and Physics strongly recommended
San Diego – Engineer and Division of Biological Sciences: Math Level 2 and
Science are recommended
Santa Barbara – College of Engineering – Math Level 2
College of Creative Studies – Check – many majors require SAT Subject tests
College of Letters and Sciences – not required, but considered
Santa Cruz – Not recommended in any area
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Other Item
for Juniors
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ROP Cosmetology
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7 Openings for January 2016
Course begins January 11 – June 17
Course continues in July (4 weeks off for the summer)
Make an appointment with your counselor
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NCAA Recommendations
 File with the NCAA Clearinghouse for Div. I or Div. II Athletics
 Students register online - NCAA Eligibility Center – 10th grade
 Students must complete the NCAA Amateurism Certification
questionnaire
 Students must supply SAT or ACT scores to the Eligibility Center directly
from the testing agencies (code 9999)
www.ncaa.org
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Counselor Assignments
Last Names
Counselor Assignment
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Jon Pratt
Ext. 3051
Ci – Gr
Jill Howard
Ext. 3053
Gu - Lan
Kim Cerutti
Ext. 3310
Lap – Per
Jenisse Bovo
Ext. 3057
Pet - Sn
Darsy Arburn
Ext. 3052
So - Z
Mandy Fielder
Ext. 3055
Email or Call (916) 933-6980 X 3050
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Avenues of Communication
Text Message Reminders
Naviance (www.orhsonline.com)
Career Center Website (www.orhsonline.com)
Fliers around campus
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Weekly Text Message Reminders
Subject:
Text to:
Career Center Opportunities
81010
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@ccenter
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The Junior Dozen
1)
College Fair @ UMHS Oct.5th
7) Meet w/ Your Counselor
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PSAT @ ORHS October 14th
8) Talk w/ Your Parents
3) Academics Count
9) Research Your Options
4) Extracurricular Activities Count
10) Attend Career Fair
(UC/Privates/Cal Poly SLO)
5) Take SATs & ACT
6) Use NAVIANCE
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11) Visit, Visit, Visit
12) Have a Plan & a Backup Plan
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NAVIANCE
User Name: the first four letters of your last name, plus
the last four numbers of your ORHS student ID
Example: lask3468
Password: the first initial of your first name and the first
initial of your last name, plus the last four numbers of your
ORHS Permanent ID
Example: jl9645
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