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Fin an cial Aid

●   What classes will I
    take   ?
●   What do I need to be
    ready for College ?
●   For Life   ?

Goal Setting /Decision Making
● Identify careers that align with skills and
  interests
   ● What do you love to do?

   ● What can you get paid to do?

● Set a tentative goal
● Education/Training

   ● How and where can I best prepare for my Career
      Goal?

   ● Establish an educational plan

Colleg e Ad m ission s

 College Admissions - What Happened to
 Doug Hornsberg?

Fears an d
A p p re h e n sion s?

Post Secondary Options

Admissions Requirements
                        UC/CSU
“A” Social Studies - 2 years
“B” English - 4 years
“C” Math - 3 years (through Algebra 2 or Math III)**
“D” Lab Science - 2 years (1 Life; 1 Physical)
“E” World Language (LOTE) - 2 years**
“F” Visual/Performing Art - 1 year
“G” College Prep Elective - 1 year
                      *You must earn a grade of C or better
                     **Additional years recommended for UC

OUSD Graduation Requirements
LANGUAGE ARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Credits
     English 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
     English 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
     English 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
     English 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

SOCIAL SCIENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 30 Credits
     World History (10th grade) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
     United States History (11th grade). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
     American Government (12th grade). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
     Economics (12th grade) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

    OUSD Graduation requirements for the Class of 2021 and beyond

OUSD Graduation Requirements
MATHEMATICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Credits

*Every student must pass Algebra I or Mathematics I in order to earn
a high school diploma.

 ** Students must complete three years of Math through Algebra II,
or its equivalent (e.g., Math III), with grades of C or better to meet
the CSU/UC “A - G” College Entrance Requirements.

OUSD Graduation requirements for the Class of 2021 and beyond

OUSD Graduation Requirements
SCIENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Credits
   Life Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
       Physical Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

(Ten credits earned from the following CTE courses may be used to
meet the Life Science requirement for graduation: Animal Science,
Animal Care II, Vet Science, Hospital Occupations, Body Systems
& Disorders, Sports Medicine I, Emergency Medical Technician, or
Medical Core.)
 ** Students must complete both a Life and Physical UC approved
Lab Science with grades of C or better in order to meet the
CSU/UC “A - G” College Entrance Requirements.

OUSD Graduation requirements for the Class of 2021 and beyond

OUSD Graduation Requirements
PHYSICAL EDUCATION (with Hands on CPR) . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Credits

FINE ARTS, WORLD LANGUAGE, or CTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Credits
** Students must complete two years of the same World Language as well
as one year of a UC approved Visual and Performing Art with grades of C
or better to meet CSU/UC “A - G” College Entrance Requirements.

COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Credits
(formerly Freshmen Seminar and one semester of Health)
* Students must complete at least one year of CTE, AVID, or AP

OUSD Graduation requirements for the Class of 2021 and beyond

OUSD Graduation Requirements
HEALTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 Credits
(formerly a one semester 5 credit course)
* Students have the opportunity to take Health online throughout the year
or as an “in seat” course during summer.

ELECTIVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Credits

TOTAL CREDITS FOR GRADUATION . . . . . . 232.5 Credits
(formerly 230 total credits)

 OUSD Graduation requirements for the Class of 2021 and beyond

Hon ors vs AP

What are Honors Classes?
➢Honors classes offer the same curriculum as
 college prep high school classes, but are
 tailored for high-achieving students covering
 additional topics or some topics in greater
 depth.

➢Honors classes are considered
more rigorous than college prep

What are AP classes?
● Rigorous college-level classes taken by high school
  students
● The College Board certifies a class as Advanced
  Placement. They also develop and score the AP exams
● Students who successfully pass an AP exam with a score
  of three or higher (on a 1-5 scale) can earn
 college credits while still in high school
● Classes and exams are designed primarily
 for Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors

Early Colleg e Cred it

●   Articulated Courses
●   Dual Enrollment

Challenge

      most rigorous course
Take the

of study in which you can
be successful to prepare you for
success in your post-secondary goals…

Colleg e Syst em s

University of California
    University  of California

University of California

   ○   Personal Insight Questions

        ■   Choose four out of eight

   ○   Letters of recommendation not required

           Some programs may require but will request

   ○   Calculate GPA using only “A-G” approved courses taken after
       the 9th grade

   ○   Students may receive weighted credit for up to four year long
       courses (8 semesters), only two can be taken in their 10th grade
       year

California State University
      California            (
                 State University

California State University
  ● SAT Reasoning or ACT

  ● No Personal Statement or Essay required

  ● Letters of recommendation not required

  ● Calculate GPA using “A-G” approved courses taken
    after the 9th grade

  ● Admission is determined by the eligibility index

Calif orn ia Com m u n it y
Colleg es

Com m u n it y Colleg e

     Student must be 18 years or older OR hold
      his/her high school diploma.

     The SAT and ACT are not required.

     Placement tests are given in Math and English.

Community College

 ●   Apprenticeships
 ●   Certificates
 ●   Associates degree
 ●   “Two-year” transfer option
 ●   AA Transfer

Private Schools and
Out–Of–State Public
  ● Requirements vary

  ● Follow the “A-G” requirements

  ● Admissions testing requirements will vary by school
    (check with the individual campus or university)

  ● Letters of recommendation may be required

Application Deadlines
●   California State University
    ●   Application window
        ●   October 1 - November 30
●   University of California
    ●   Application window
        ●   August 1, Application opens

        ●   November 1 – 30, Filing period for all applications

NCAA
●   Students planning to compete at the
    college level
       Need to register with the NCAA Eligibility
        Center
           Beginning of Junior year

       Talk to your counselor

Colleg e Test in g

SAT/ACT
●   Should plan to take the SAT or the ACT at least
    once as a junior
●   Take again in fall of Senior year
●   May take one more time in December

Strategies for Score Improvement
●   Online Resources, such as Khan
    Academy
●   Check with your school sites for test
    prep opportunities

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Fin an cial Aid

Financial Aid
Federal Student Aid

Financial Aid

●   FAFSA
    ●   Must complete to be eligible for
        government aid (grants and loans)
    ●   Filing period opens October 1
    ●   Deadline is March 2nd

Financial Aid

●   Grants
●   Scholarships
    ●   Merit vs Need based
●   Loans
       Parent and Student
       Subsidized vs. Unsubsidized
       Repayment calculator
           finaid.org

Scholarships

 ●   Resources

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Navian ce Fam ily Con n ect ion

Navian ce Fam ily Con n ect ion

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Colleg e & Career
P re p a ra tion & P la n n in g

Colleg e Select ion

Post-secondary Planning
 ●   Freshmen year
         Complete interest survey

         Begin exploring careers and setting goals

 ●   Sophomore year
         Continue to refine goals and consider training and post-secondary goals

 ●   Junior Year
         College Selection (Super Match)

         Consider who you want to write letters of recommendation

 ●   Fall of senior year
         Know to which colleges you intend to apply

         Research application deadlines and which applications require letters of rec

         Request letters in person***

         Brag Sheet

      VISIT CAMPUSES!!!!

College Selection
●   1 - 2 Reach Schools
    ● Less than 25%

●   4 - 6 Good Fit
    ● 75% or greater

●   At least 1 or 2 safety schools
    ● 90% or better

Colleg e
A d m ission s

Colleg e Ad m ission s M yt h s D eb u n k ed

 College Admissions Myths Debunked: Essays DO Matter

What colleges consider

● Courses taken (strength of academic
  program)
● Grades received
● Strength of program senior year
● Test scores
● Personal Statement/Essay

What colleges consider
● Counselor recommendation
● Teacher recommendations
● Special talents
● Extracurricular activities
● Integrity/character

Get Involved
●Extra curricular activities are an
 important part of your high school experience and
 education

Get Involved

Get Involved
● Consider all of the sports, clubs,
 pathways, and music programs
 available at the high school

● Choose at least one club, activity, or
 special program in which to
 participate