POST-SECONDARY PLANNING (Life after ECFHS )

1. POST-SECONDARY PLANNING(Life after ECFHS)

2. Counseling Office • Ms. Ashwell Secretary • Ms. Owen Counseling Clerical Asst. • Ms. Johnstone Senior Records Clerk • Ms. Chino-Meneses College & CareerTechnician • Ms. Van Alfen Counselor (A-Gl) • Ms. Mackey Counselor (Go-N) • Mr. Ahlgren Counselor (O-Z) • Ms. Gauthier Counselor Special Projects

3. EC Transcript Review: • Check your transcript and graduation status frequently online through Q • Are you registered for the correct classes you need for graduation or for college admissions? • Determine your college eligibility • Subtract credits for repeated courses • Check for errors and make sure your address and phone number are correct

4. Graduation RequirementsTotal Credits Required 220 • English 40 credits • Math 20 credits (must pass IM 1 or higher level class) • Life Science 10 credits • Physical Science 10 credits • VAPA/World Lang/CTE 10 credits • PE 20 credits • American Govt/Econ 5 credits each • US History 10 credits • World History 10 credits • Social Studies elective 5 credits • Health 5 credits

5. Transcript Please note that the VAPA category also includes World Languages and CTE courses.

6. Grade Point Average Cum HS GPA- Unweighted= All classes ever taken Cum HS GPA Weighted=All extra points for honors classes (+ next to class) State= Cal Grant GPA Prep GPA= All A-G classes unweighted

7. Credit Recovery Co-Enrollment • Credit Recovery: 1st & 7th periods, complete courses on line to make up credits. • El Sereno High School: Independent study, located in Fair Oaks. • Online Courses: Through fee-based providers. Must have counselor approval.

8. POST SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES • Career Technical Colleges—specialized training such as automotive, business, computer science, cosmetology, health care, and so on • Community College—AA degrees, Career Technical Certificates or Apprenticeship. Earn while you learn! • Community College transfer to CSU / UC programs • College / University—Baccalaureate degrees • Military / Armed Services—talk to a recruiter • Take the ASVAB for free on October 16. Sign ups Room 25, College & Career Center • Enter the workforce

9. College Admissions A-G Minimum Subject Requirements Complete Courses with C or higher grades • (A) 2 years of History / Social Science • (B) 4 years of English • (C) 3 years of mathematics (through IM 3) • (D) 2 years of science (must be lab-based science courses) • (E) 2 years of Language other than English (LOTE) • (F) 1 year of Visual or Performing Art (VAPA) • (G) 1 year of College Prep Elective For specific details review CSU-UC A-G Comparison Matrix http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/counselors/files/csu-uc-a-g-comparison-matrix.pdf

10. College Entrance ExamsSAT/ACT • Exams must be completed by December of senior year for consideration at most colleges • SAT School Day at EC: October 16 • $49.50 General Price, $8 Reduced Price for Qualifying Students • 150 tests available, 1st come, 1st served. 50 reduced price, waivers available in Room 25 • Sign up in Finance Office, Sept. 18-Oct. 9 • SAT: November 2 test, deadline October 3; December 7 test, deadline November 8 • ACT: October 26, deadline September 20; December 14, deadline November 8 • Check each college website for their deadlines since they can vary • You must release your scores to the colleges where you are applying

11. ACT vs. SATWhat’s the difference? • ACT • Accepted Nationally • 2 hours 55 minutes & 40 minute optional essay • Reading, English, Math and Science Tests • No penalty for wrong answers • Composite Score is 1-36 • Writing scored 2-12 • SAT • Accepted Nationally • 3 hours & 50 minute optional essay • Reading, Math, and Writing & Language Tests • No penalty for wrong answers • Composite Score is 400-1600 • Writing scored in 3 dimensions - each scored 2-8

12. Researching Colleges on NavianceGo to EC Website, student tab, use Q log in & password • Find college matches • Investigate matched colleges that align with career aspirations and interests • Learn about the college decision process • Request info, enrollment, and city size, take online tours, look at majors, student activities, and financial aid • Determine your post-secondary plan of action

13. Career Planning and College Major • Explore your career interests and aptitudes in Naviance • Take a Career Interest Survey and Personality Assessment • Research careers and college majors based on what you know about yourself • Then find out what education / training is required • Enroll or apply to a school / college program that offers you a major in your career field of interest

14. COLLEGE Applications • Visit each college website and make a master list of schools and deadlines • CSU Application filing period is October 1 through November 30, 2019 • UC Application filing period November 1 through November 30, 2019 • Students can begin working on their UC application now, but cannot file until 11/1/19

15. Explore the 23 California State Campuses on Cal State Apply: calstate.edu/apply Apply and Submit between October 1- November 30: NO LETTER OF REC OR ESSAY Input your high school courses or explore the transfer options: Make an account NOW to help you in the process.

16. Start Application to one of 9 UC Campuses NOW: You can hit submit between November 1-30. www.universityofcalifornia.edu ESSAY REQUIRED (Personal Insight Questions) Eight questions to choose from & you must respond to four. Responses limited to a max of 350 words. Attend a Writing Workshop, September 27, 2nd period. Sign up in Room 25, College & Career Center. NO LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION

17. Private / Independent and Out-of-State College Applications • Most private / independent colleges use the online Common Application at www.commonapp.org • Many require a personal essay / statement • For the Common App: Choose from seven prompts & write a 650 word essay. Some colleges may also require supplemental questions. • You must check deadlines and requirements online • Letters of recommendation from your teachers, mentors, coaches and school counselor are usually required

18. Letter of Recommendation Requests • Ask politely – Your teachers, coaches, employer, mentor and school counselor. Often they will want a resume or Letter of Recommendation Worksheet (located on the EC website, under the counseling tab) completed first to help them write the letter. • Most applications are completed online. You will need your recommenders e-mail address, and must invite them through the online application to complete the letter of recommendation • Give them time -- Three to four weeks in advance is an appropriate amount of time • Thank them -- It is very important for them to know that you appreciate the work they have done for you .

19. Create an account for Common Application (Common App). Deadlines vary widely for the over 600 universities. ESSAYS REQUIRED YOU MUST SEE YOUR COUNSELOR 3-4 WEEKS PRIOR TO LETTER OF REC DEADLINE. Yes, Common App requires a letter of rec from counselors and teachers.It is called a School Report.

20. Understanding College App Deadlines • Regular Decision: No restrictions, can apply to multiple campuses by stated deadlines • UC/CSU Campuses • Rolling Admissions: Campuses review apps on an on-going basis • Early Decision: Binding commitment, can apply to only one campus, must go to that campus if admitted • Early Action: Apply early, find out early, make final decision on campus choice by May 1 • Restrictive: Limits on applying to other schools • Non-Restrictive: No limits on applying to other schools

21. California Community Colleges • Apply February-March 2020 for priority admission • Some require assessment tests in math & English & some use a comprehensive assessment. • To transfer from a program to a CSU/UC, visit www.assist.org • Associate Degrees and Certificate programs

22. Apply to one of the CCC (California Community Colleges) through Los Rios: American River Consumnes River Sac City Folsom Lake (Sierra College is through a different website) No Essays, No Rec Letters, A-G’s not required but recommended, must have High School diploma OR be 18 years old Los Rios Applications Open in Early February (Sierra can even apply now). There are 5 steps to Matriculation: • Apply • Online Orientation • Placement in English and Math is based on a comprehensive assessment including high school classes & grades. See website for details. • Meet with a counselor to make an Educational Plan • Pay and Sign up for Classes

23. College Representatives at EC • Many college reps will be visiting EC throughout the fall. Some that are confirmed for September-November are • UC Davis, Sac State, Chico State, UC Santa Barbara, University of Oregon, ARC, and Boise. • NorCal RACC Mini Fair (Arizona State & 4-7 other campuses) 9/24 lunch & 5th period • Feria De Educacion @ Sac State, 10/12, transportation provided • Follow El Camino Fundamental HS PTSA on Facebook and Instagram and get updates • Daily school bulletin read in class & weekly video announcements in 4th period • Students sign up in the College & Career Center, Rm 25 • See Ms. Chino-Meneses, College & Career Technician

24. Financial Aid • Students/parents can begin filing the FAFSA October 1, 2019 - March 2, 2020. www.fafsa.gov • Parents must use 2018 tax information • Parents will be able to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to automatically import tax information • Community Colleges offer California College Promise Grant, formerly the Board of Governors (BOG) tuition waiver program • Dream Act: Students who are undocumented should use this application instead of the FAFSA https://dream.csac.ca.gov/ • Scholarship information available under the college tab on Naviance • Some private and out-of-state colleges require the CSS/Profile in addition to the FAFSA, which can be found on the College Board website

25. Financial Aid Workshops • All SJUSD students and parents can get step by step help with their financial aid applications by attending a Cash for College Workshop • San Juan High School, October 2, 6:00 p.m. • Encina High School, October 9, 6:00 p.m. • El Camino High School, October 17, 6:00 p.m. • Other workshops in the Sacramento area can be found at www.csac.ca.gov

26. College Athletics • Students must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center online to be recruited for Division 1 and some Division 2 colleges • www.eligibilitycenter.org • NCAA requirements are slightly different than A-G requirements!