2014-2015
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Resources and Staying Informed
Upcoming Events
High School Graduation Requirements
Community College Admission
4-year University Options and Admission Requirements
• UC/CSU, Out-of-State & Private Colleges
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How Colleges Review Applications
College Admission Exams
• SAT and ACT
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NAVIANCE: College Exploration and Starting a “College List”
Off-Campus Courses
NCAA
Ashley Bahner
Rebecca Vincent
Melissa Sage
Sarah Djernes
Student Last Names A-EL
Student Last Names EM-LA
Student Last Names LE-RH
Student Last Names RI-Z
Contact your alpha-counselor
if you have any questions
Darlene Burton College/Career Center Coordinator
11:05am-3:15pm M-Th, 11:05am-2pm Fridays
Kristine Gotta Counseling Secretary
Andy Shephard CCA Registrar
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Naviance
11th Grade Monthly Counseling Calendar
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Counseling, College & Career Center Newsletter
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Aeries (monitor your grades & graduation status)
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Daily Bulletin
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CCA website & CCA Calendar
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2015-2016 Course Selection
March, 2015
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RACC Mini Fair
3/10/15 (Lunch)
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RACC Case Study/Panel
3/23/15 6-8:30pm
CCA Proscenium Theater
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SDUHSD College Fair
4/27/15 6:30pm
Del Mar Fairgrounds
SUBJECT
Credits
Terms
ENGLISH
SOCIAL SCIENCE (World, US, Gov/Econ)
MATHEMATICS *
SCIENCE (1 Life, 1 Physical)
FINE/PERFORMING ART
PHYSICAL EDUCATION **
PRACTICAL ART (CTE)
ELECTIVES
40 Credits
30 Credits
30 Credits
20 Credits
10 Credits
20 Credits
10 Credits
70 Credits
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230 Credits ***
Terms
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*Must pass Algebra 1 (this requirement can be met in middle school)
**Must pass State-mandated Health curriculum
***Must pass the California High School Exit Exam (Language Arts and Math)
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Students may enroll at a California community college if they earned a high
school diploma. There are no specific requirements for entrance but rigorous
classes help to prepare students. SAT/ACT are not required.
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Students can earn professional certificates, associate degrees and/or participate
in transfer programs.
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The benefits of community college include smaller class sizes and lower costs. It
may be a good fit for students who aren’t sure what they want to study or who
want to prepare for a career like culinary arts, cosmetology or audio tech.
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Students who aren’t selected for their first choice college may attend and
transfer later.
For more information visit the CCA Counseling Community College web page.
o A MiraCosta Student Ambassador is available to meet with students in the
College & Career Center, located in the College and Career Center
o Students can sign-up in advance or walk-in
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California Public Universities
• California State Universities (CSU’s)
• 23 CSU campuses
• University of California (UC’s)
• 9 UC campuses
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Out-of-State Public Colleges & Universities
Private Colleges
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A l History/Social Science – 2 YEARS REQUIRED
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B l English – 4 YEARS REQUIRED
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C l Mathematics – 3 YEARS REQUIRED, 4 YEARS RECOMMENDED (one each year)
*Must complete Algebra 2.
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D l Laboratory Science – 2 YEARS REQUIRED, 3 YEARS RECOMMENDED
*Two years of laboratory science providing fundamental knowledge in at least two of these three
foundational subjects: biology, chemistry and physics.
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El Language Other than English – 2 YEARS REQUIRED, 3 YEARS RECOMMENDED
*Two years of the same language other than English.
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Fl Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) – 1 YEAR REQUIRED
*A single year-long approved arts course from a single VPA discipline: dance, drama/theater, music
or visual art.
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G l College-Preparatory Electives – 1 YEAR REQUIRED
*All courses must be completed with ‘C’ grade or higher
*CSU/UC approved course list for CCA is available online
At https://doorways.ucop.edu/list
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Fulfill the minimum A - G subject requirements
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Fulfill the examination requirement
ACT or SAT Reasoning Exam
(CSU does not require the score from the Writing section of the SAT or the ACT)
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Admission is determined by an eligibility index
SAT (CR + M) + (800 x GPA*) = 2900 or above
(10 x composite ACT score) + (200 x GPA*) = 694 or above
*The initial admission decision is made based on 10th and 11th GPA in a-g courses
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• Fulfill the minimum A-G subject requirements
• Fulfill the examination requirement
• SAT Reasoning or ACT with Writing
SAT Subject exams are not required, but may be submitted if they add value. Visit the UC
website for more information.
• Admission is determined by Admission Index & Comprehensive
Review. All campuses use the same 14 factors to evaluate
applications but may apply them differently and make admission
decisions independently. Be sure to review the process of each
campus.
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Students cannot validate an omission of Geometry with
ANY advanced level math course, but may validate a
grade deficiency. Therefore, all UC eligible students must
pass both semesters of Geometry in middle school OR
high school.
If an F grade is earned in any course required for high school graduation, the
course must be repeated.
Students who plan to go directly to a 4-year college are strongly advised to
repeat any D grade to be eligible and to improve GPA.
For CSU/UC Admissions
Students who earn a D or F grade in an A-G course that is required for
admission will need to repeat the course to remain eligible for CSU/UC.
During their senior year, students that receive a D or F grade in any
courses, including AP and non A-G courses, may be at risk of having their
admissions rescinded. Seniors should earn Cs or better!
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Students should check with each college individually as
requirements vary by institution
Admission is often determined by a “committee” type process
Many campuses use the Common Application
• One application used by over 350 colleges and universities
• Accepted in place of the school’s own application and students can
apply to many colleges using this one application
• Colleges that use the Common Application also require:
• An essay (some schools require additional supplemental essays)
• Letters of recommendation from your counselor and teacher(s)
www.commonapp.org:
Provides a list of schools that accept the Common
Application in place of their own application
Committee Selection (Private colleges & universities)
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Students are reviewed in the context of their entire application.
Extracurricular activities, leadership roles, portfolios & auditions,
recommendations, and community service can play a more significant role.
Comprehensive or Holistic Review (UC)
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UC campuses all use the same 14 factors to evaluate applicants (GPA in AG courses, test scores, # of and performance in Honors/AP courses, strength
of senior schedule, special talents/achievements/awards, etc… to name a few)
• While all UC campuses use the same 14 factors, they often apply these factors differently. Be
sure to review the selection process of each campus
Eligibility Index (CSU & UC)
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Campuses use a mathematical equation to determine eligibility, primarily
based on GPA and test scores. The index will vary by campus.
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Letters of recommendation may also be required for Private
Universities and Out-of-state colleges
They are not required or accepted for UC/CSU schools
Students requiring a letter of recommendation for college
will have to complete the Brag Packet Survey in Naviance
• This survey asks students to write about accomplishments in high
school and gives teachers/counselors more insight into who you are
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Students may also require a letter of recommendation for
• Scholarships
• Special programs or majors
Brag Packets will be available in Naviance at the
end of 11th grade
ACT
SAT
When is it administered?
Six times per year
Seven times per year
What is the test structure?
Four-section exam: English, Math, Reading, and Science
Reasoning.
Ten-section exam: Three Critical Reading, three Math, three
Writing, and one Experimental.
What is the test content?
Math: up to trigonometry.
Science: charts, experiments.
Reading: four passages, one each of Prose Fiction, Social
Science, Humanities, and Natural Science.
English: stresses grammar.
Math: up to Algebra II.
Science: none.
Reading: sentence completions, short and long critical reading
passages, reading comprehension.
Writing: an essay, and questions testing grammar, usage, and word
choice.
Is there a penalty for wrong No
answers?
Yes
How is the test scored?
1-36 for each subject, averaged for a composite score. A 36 is 200-800 per section, added together for a combined score. A 2400
the highest possible composite score.
is the highest possible combined score.
Are all scores sent to
schools?
Yes, unless students select the "Score Choice" option.
Students can choose which schools will receive their scores
AND which scores the schools will see.
Are there other uses for the Scholarship purposes.
exams?
Yes, unless students select the "Score Choice" option. Students
can choose which schools will receive their scores AND which
scores the schools will see.
Scholarship purposes.
Best time to register?
At least four weeks before the test date
At least six weeks before the test date
Need more information?
ACT, Inc.:
(319) 337-1000
http://www.act.org/
The College Board
http://www.collegeboard.com/
SAT and ACT
The “best” time to take any test is when you are academically prepared to do so.
• To determine your optimum test time, consider the following:
• For the SAT or the ACT, it is recommended that students have recently
successfully completed English 11 or AP English Language.
• For the SAT, students should have successfully completed Algebra II
• For the ACT, students are best prepared if they have successfully completed
Algebra II/ Trig Honors or Math Analysis w/ Trigonometry
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It is recommended that students sit for at least one test (SAT and/or ACT) in
the 11th grade. By doing so, students have more flexibility to re-test in 12th
grade.
SAT Subject Tests
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It is recommended that students take the subject test soon after successfully
completing the corresponding course.
• Literature, U.S. History,World History, Math Level 2, Biology/EM, Chemistry, Physics, French w/Listening, German
w/Listening, Spanish w/Listening, Modern Hebrew, Italian, Latin, Chinese w/Listening, Japanese w/Listening, Korean
w/Listening
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Available Test Dates For 2015
SAT Reasoning & SAT Subject Exams
ACT
March 14th, 2015 (SAT ONLY)
May 2nd, 2015
June 6th, 2015
April 18th, 2015
June 13th, 2015
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Register for the SAT at www.collegeboard.com
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Register for the ACT at www.act.org
Testing not your strong suit?
www.fairtest.org provides a list of colleges and universities that do
not require the ACT or SAT for admission
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Research colleges & majors
• College Search
• College Match
• Scattergrams and Acceptance History (Admissions statistics are
available for classes of 2008-2014)
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Start creating your Colleges I’m Thinking About List
Update your Résumé
Sign up for college visits
• over 120 colleges visit CCA College & Career Center
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Research Scholarships & Summer Programs available to Juniors
Sign in with your e-mail address and
password. If you forgot your log in
information, use the “forgot password” link
or contact Mrs. Burton in the College and
Career Center.
Student account – if you never registered, use
your student ID number as the registration
code.
Parent account - parents who have never
registered should use the student ID number
with a letter p (ex.123456p) as the registration
code.
Begin with the
“Colleges” tab!
Choose from the many College Research
features available. If you are just starting
to research colleges, college search is a
great place to start.
Data indicates the averages of CCA accepted applicants.
Each school determines which GPA it uses for admission.
The GPA used in Naviance is the Total Weighted 9-12.
Research requirements, overall admission
statistics, financial aid/costs, majors,
student life and links to the college
website.
•After you have compared yourself to the
average admitted student, decide if you
want to add this college to your list.
As you are researching colleges, be sure to consider multiple criteria
- cost, admission rates, requirements, location, majors available, size,
student life – to help you determine a possible good fit college.
Your college list should include a broad range of schools, mostly
“Safety” Schools – preparation well exceeds admission requirements & costs
“Match” Schools – preparation meets or exceeds admission requirements & costs
And a few…
“Reach” Schools - admission is very competitive regardless of student preparation
(historically low admission rates); student does not meet or exceed requirements or the
school’s cost exceeds your college budget
Use Naviance and the college websites* to research admission criteria and
acceptance rates to compare your qualifications with those of students who
have been admitted in the past.
*Your best source is always the college.
Once you’ve found a college you think
you might be interested in applying to,
click “ADD TO LIST” and the college
will be added to your “Colleges I’m
Thinking About” list.
Another helpful feature is
Compare Me . It help’s
determine how competitive a
student is for admission to the
colleges they’re considering.
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If you want to take a course off-campus (e.g. a college course, private
instruction, or an online course) and you want the course to appear on
your high school transcript, you must follow these steps:
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Speak with your counselor prior to signing up for the off-campus course.
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Submit an Off-Campus Permission Form. No grade or credits will be posted
without a prior Off-Campus Permission form.
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When you are finished with the course, it is your responsibility to have an
official transcript sent directly to the registrar at CCA.
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Students can apply a maximum of 30 credits off-campus coursework to their
high school transcript.
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Off Campus courses that you want to be included for college admissions must
be completed and turned in by May 22, 2015 to be posted under the 11th grade
school year.
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Prospective student-athletes must register with the NCAA Initial-Eligibility
Clearinghouse to be eligible to play NCAA Division I or Division II sports in
college (Athletes playing in NCAA Division III do not have to register)
• Students should register no later than the end of their 11th grade.
• The NCAA core-course requirements can be found here (very similar to high
school graduation requirements)
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If you are applying to a Division 1 school, NCAA does NOT accept classes
taken online though BYU or American University.
Please visit the NCAA Eligibility Center to
register. For more information on NCAA Eligibility, click here