SENIOR CLASS PRESENTATIONS Class of 2015 If you can imagine it, you can achieve it; if you can dream it, you can become it. -William Arthur Ward.

SENIOR CLASS PRESENTATIONS

Class of 2015

If you can imagine it, you can achieve it; if you can dream it, you can become it. -William Arthur Ward

SENIOR YEAR THE BIG 3

1. Graduation2. College Applications

Community College CSU UC Private

3. Financial Aid

JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION

REQUIREMENTS

(1) Earn a total of 225 credits(2) Pass specific subject

requirements(3) Pass the California High

School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)

GRADUATION CREDIT REQUIREMENTS

Seniors in good academic standing have 180 credits to date

Minimum number of credits required for senior status is 165

Letters will be mailed home in September to seniors not on track for graduation

Call counselor to schedule appointment

OPPORTUNITIES TO MAKE UP CREDIT OR SUBJECT

DEFICIENCIES APEX classes after school Concurrent enrollment at a community

college Fall classes started Spring schedule will be available in

November

CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL EXIT EXAM

(CAHSEE) Test dates for Seniors

October 7th (English) & October 8th (Math)November 4th (English) & November 5th

(Math)March 17th (English) & March 18th (Math)

Tutoring is available for the CAHSEE through CEI’s after school CAHSEE Prep Course, M-F from 3:15-5:15 p.m. in Rm. B119.

Students who do not pass the CAHSEE, but meet all other graduation requirements will receive a Certificate of Completion instead of a high school diploma.

THE SENIOR STUDENT Beware of SENIORITIS! See teachers immediately for help No FAILING GRADES Progress Report DatesFall Semester Spring

SemesterSeptember 26 February 13November 7 April 3December 19 May 29

THE UNDECIDED STUDENT

Use Naviance Family Connection to research college and career options

Attend local college fairs Attend college information sessions at

Jefferson High School and in local community

Visit college campuses and take a tour Volunteer in area of interest

NORTHERN PENINSULA

COLLEGE FAIR

SERRAMONTE MALLOCTOBER 8th 5:00-7:00 PM

COMMUNITY COLLEGEELIGIBILITY

REQUIREMENTSwww.cccco.edu High school diploma or equivalent 18 years of age or older

Reasons to Consider An excellent value- $46/unit Transfer Agreements (see college

website for specific transfer agreements) Job skills for a career

APPLYING TO COMMUNITY COLLEGES in SAN MATEO

COUNTY Apply March 2015

Attend Application Workshop at Jefferson March 3rd- CSM Application WorkshopMarch 4th- Skyline College Application Workshop

Process for Applying(1) Complete the online application(2) Take English and math placement tests(3) Attend Orientation(4) Meet with a college counselor (5) Register for classes and pay fees

Participate in Priority Enrollment Programs (PEP)

PROGRAMS REQUIRING SPECIAL APPLICATIONS

Canada College Radiologic Technology: www.canadacollege.edu/radtechCollege of San Mateo Cosmetology: www.collegeofsanmateo.edu/cosmetology Nursing: www.collegeofsanmateo.edu/nursingSkyline College Automotive Technology:

www.skylinecollege.edu/automotive Cosmetology: www.skylinecollege.edu/cosmetology Respiratory Therapy:

www.skylinecollege.edu/respiratorytherapy Surgical Technology: www.skylinecollege.edu/surgicaltech

COMMUNITY COLLEGETIPS

Research special degree/certificate programs

Research transfer services/transfer agreements Most Community Colleges have transfer

agreements with all UC Campuses except UCLA and Berkeley

Schedule a campus tour Attend informational sessions and open

houses

APPLYING TO 4 YEAR COLLEGES

Apply to 6-9 colleges

Apply broadly 3 safety schools 3 mid range schools 3 reach schools

Consider also applying to a Community College

CSU & UC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Subject Requirements (“a-g”) Testing Requirements (SAT or ACT) GPA Requirement (2.0 for CSU, 3.0

for UC) UC schools will use comprehensive

review to admit students Refer to 12th Grade Student Services

brochure

AM I ELGIBLE FOR CSU?

Eligibility Index

10-12 UC GPA x 800 + SAT Critical Reading + SAT Math = Applicant’s Eligibility Index

OR10-12 UC GPA x 200 + 10(ACT Composite Score) = Applicant’s Eligibility

Index

Must have a minimum college GPA of a 2.0 Students must have a minimum eligibility index of 2900

for admission to a CSU using SAT scores, or a minimum of 694 using ACT scores.

Students must have above the minimum for impacted campuses

APPLY TO CSU

Apply online at www.csumentor.eduFiling Period: October 1st- November 30th

Fee: $55 per campus (CSU will waive application fees for up to 4 campuses to qualified students)

CSU Application WorkshopJefferson High School

October 15th Little Theatre

3:15 p.m.

AM I ELGIBLE FOR UC?

Must have a minimum college GPA of a 3.0

Use Admissions CalculatorUniversity of California

AdmissionsFreshmen

California ResidentsAdmissions Calculator

http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/freshman/california-residents/admissions-index/

APPLY TO UC Apply online

www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply Personal Statement Required Filing Period: August 1st -November 30th,

submit starting November 1st Fees: $70 per campus

(UC will waive application fees for up to 4 campuses for qualified students)

UC Application WorkshopJefferson High School

October 22nd

Little Theatre3:15 p.m.

SENIOR YEARSAT & ACT TESTING

All SAT and ACT tests must be completed by December of Senior year

Impacted CSU campuses prefer that students complete testing by October test dates

Students must send scores directly from testing agency to colleges- use 3594 for CSU, choose at least 1 UC Campus

Student athletes must also send scores to the NCAA Clearinghouse

CSU’s will use highest SAT Critical Reading & Math Scores or ACT score from multiple sittings

UC’s will use highest combined SAT or ACT with Writing score from a single sitting

SAT & ACT TEST DATESSAT www.sat.collegeboard.orgTest Date Registration DeadlineOctober 11th September 12th

November 8th October 9th December 6th November 6th

ACT www.actstudent.org/startTest Date Registration DeadlineOctober 25th September 19th December 13th November 7th

Fee waivers available for students on the subsidized lunch program, see counselor

PRIVATE COLLEGE ELIGIBILITY

Admission criteria varies (research individual school)

Subject requirements for admission is similar to CSU & UC

Most require SAT & ACT scores Personal statement/Essay Letters of Recommendation

APPLYING TO PRIVATE COLLEGES

Private colleges use their own application for admission or the Common Application

For a listing of the 500 + private colleges that use the Common Application: www.commonapp.org

Check with college to determine if supplemental forms are required

Make note of application deadlines- will vary by college

Application Fees vary by college Personal statement/essay usually required Letters of Recommendations usually required

STUDENT ATHLETES

If you are planning to play sports at a Division I or Division II college, you must register with the NCAA Clearinghouse ASAP

http://ncaa.org

FEE: $75Fee waivers available to students on the subsidized lunch

program, please see VPG

Make contact with coach at college campus to make sure you are on track

COLLEGE HOUSING

Apply for Housing EARLY!! (Check for Housing Application Deadline NOW)FAILURE TO MEET DEADLINE = NO HOUSING

Check Housing Policy* Many colleges require that freshmen to live

on campus * Not all colleges guarantee housing for freshmen

APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS On the job training Most programs are 3-5 years in length Starting wages $9-$14/hour; $35/hour and

up once journeyman status is reached

Requirements 18 years old High school diploma or equivalent Pass qualifying test and interview Complete required prerequisite classes

www.calapprenticeship.org

UNITED STATES MILITARY

Air force Requirements Army * 17 years old Coast Guard * U.S. citizen/green

card Marines * High school

diploma Navy

www.todaysmilitary.com

FINANCIAL AID ALL students should apply for financial

aid regardless of whether or not they think they will qualify

Students must file 2 forms(1) Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) www.fafsa.ed.gov OR California Dream Act Application www.caldreamact.org (not a citizen or eligible noncitizen)(2) Cal Grant GPA verification form

FILING PERIOD January 1st- March 2nd Many Private Colleges require CSS Profile

www.collegeboard.org/profile (check deadlines)

SCHOLARSHIPS

Students should apply for scholarships when completing college applications

Contact college financial aid office and inquire about scholarships/grants/special programs

Presidential ScholarsEOP Program

Scholarship list available in Naviance and College & Career Center

FINANCIAL AIDTAKE ACTION

Create a pin number for FAFSA and SAVEwww.pin.ed.gov

View FAFSA on the Web Worksheet/FAFSA4caster

www.fafsa.ed.gov SAVE THE DATENovember 6th -Fall Financial Aid Night

Jefferson, Little Theatre, 6:30 p.m.February 2nd - Cash for College Night

Jefferson, Little Theatre, 5:30 -7 p.m.

NEXT STEPS Check-in with Ms. Biagini for

Graduation Questions College application help available

from Ms. Biagini or College & Career Center

Sign up for College Application Workshops

Apply for scholarships starting now

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