IRVINE HIGH SCHOOLSENIOR SEMINAR

CLASS OF 2020

BROUGHT TO YOU BY YOUR IHS COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

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SUPPORT STAFF• COUNSELORS

– MRS. FULLER

– MRS. KLAMBERG

– MRS. LINQUITI

– MR. O’CONNELL

– MS. ROSS

• PROJECT SUCCESS

– MRS. LIZALDE

• WELLNESS COORDINATOR

– MS. LE

• SENIOR ADMINISTRATORS

– MR. KING

• UPSTAIRS OFFICE

– MRS. RUSSELL

– MRS. NATALIZIO

– MRS. KAMAI

• LIFE CENTER

– MRS. VOISINET

REMINDER: OFFICE HOURS 

COUNSELING OFFICE HOURS 

BEFORE SCHOOL (TUES-FRI 7:30am-7:55am)OR

DURING BREAK OR

LUNCH (TUESDAY & THURSDAY)OR

BETWEEN 3RD & 4TH PERIODS 

For Personal-Social Concerns needing immediate attention: Please check in with Mrs. Russell or Mrs. Kamai for assistance.

WHAT WE WILL BE COVERING TODAYTranscripts & Graduation Status▪ Importance of Meeting Requirements

NAVIANCE Family Connection▪ Log in▪ Profile▪ Resume▪ Letter of Recommendation Survey▪ Career Search▪ College Search

Post-Graduation Planning

College Applications

Upcoming Events and Senior Timeline

TRANSCRIPTS & GRADUATION STATUS

Pay close attention toGrad RequirementsCP Requirements

View your Portal account

Review questions or concerns with your counselor during office hours

Make sure your name on your transcript is written the same as any other legal documents. Be consistent!

NAVIANCE FAMILY CONNECTION

A navigation and tracking resource to support academic, career and personal planning for students

Allows students to search and save a list of colleges they are thinking of applying to and careers of interest.

NAVIANCE FAMILY CONNECTION

1. Go to https://irvinehigh.iusd.org/2. Click on NAVIANCE (under Quicklinks)3. Enter your username 4. Enter your password

Username is: 20LastNameFirstName(8 letters of each) Password is : Permanent (long) student ID#.

LOGGING INTO NAVIANCE

Save it as a favorite!

USING NAVIANCE FOR POST-GRADUATION PLANNING

Resume Building

Career Search

College Search

College Majors

BUILD & UPDATE YOUR RESUME(REQUIRED FOR A COUNSELOR LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION)

Select About MeSelect My StuffSelect Resume

Begin OR update your resume. Estimating your time commitment is okay. Remember to use integrity!

CAREER SEARCH – WHAT’S NEXT?

Explore CareersClarify your interests and abilities

COLLEGE SEARCHSelect Colleges

Use the SuperMatch and other college search tools

Build and update your Colleges I’m Thinking About list

COLLEGE APPLICATIONSCollege applications will be found on individual college websites

Some colleges require their own, unique application and some colleges require the Common Application

PLEASE USE COMMON APPLICATION, IF IT IS AN OPTION FOR YOUR COLLEGES

Applications and application deadlines will vary

CSU, UC and California Community Colleges require applications that are unique to each system

THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS

LIST EVERY COLLEGE where you plan to apply on the “Colleges I am applying to” page of NAVIANCE .

NOTE: CSU, UC and California Community Colleges do not require a transcript with your initial application. Transcripts will be electronically sent by your Counselor for Common Application schools.

FEE WAIVERS ARE AVAILABLE. See Mrs. Klamberg during Office Hours.

CALIFORNIA COLLEGES

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA▪ www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply/

▪ Application period August 1 – November 30

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY▪ www2.calstate.edu/apply

▪ Application period October 1- November 30

CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES▪ http://www.cccapply.org/

▪ Application period begins in October

COMMON APPLICATION

The Common Application is used by 900+ colleges

The Common Application launched on August 1, 2019

Click on www.commonapp.org

RECOMMENDATIONS• Many colleges require recommendations from counselors and teachers

• Recommendations are often also required for SCHOLARSHIP applications and other special programs

• Your request for any recommendation should be made IN PERSON!

• For colleges requiring the use of Common Application or other type of electronic application, it is acceptable for you to provide the name(s) of teacher(s) or counselor who you will ask to write a recommendation. However, your request for any recommendation should be made IN PERSON!

• CSU, UC and California Community College applications do not require recommendations from counselors or teachers

REQUESTS FOR COUNSELOR LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION FOR PRIVATE COLLEGE APPLICATIONS BEGINS SEPTEMBER

19th! THE REQUEST WINDOW CLOSES OCTOBER 11th.

PREPARATION FOR RECOMMENDERS(Required for a Counselor Letter of Recommendation)

Select About Me tabSelect My SurveysSelect IHS letter of Recommendation Survey

SOME RESOURCES TO CONSIDER

▪ https://irvinehigh.iusd.org/▪ Counseling Instagram- @ihscounseling▪ Naviance ▪ Course of Studies▪ Digital Bulletin▪ Counseling Link▪ IUSD Portal▪ College Visits (LIFE Center and Campus Visits)▪ College & Financial Aid Guidebooks▪ Canvas ▪ Attend Upcoming Events

SIMPLY FOR SENIOR WORKSHOPS

CSU and UC Applications in IHS Theater▪Wednesday, 9/18, at 6:00 p.m. (CSU)▪Wednesday, 9/18, at 7:00 p.m. (UC)

Applying to Private Colleges/Letters of Recommendation ▪Wednesday, 9/18 at LUNCH in HLG

Financial Aid and Scholarships▪Wednesday, 9/25 at LUNCH in HLG

Financial Aid Night▪ Thursday, 9/26 at 6:00 p.m. at Northwood HS Theater

SIMPLY FOR SENIORS WORKSHOPS“All College” Application Assist ▪Wednesday, 10/2, at LUNCH in the LIFE Center▪Wednesday, 10/9, at LUNCH in the LIFE Center▪Wednesday, 10/23, at LUNCH in the LIFE Center▪Wednesday, 11/6, at LUNCH in the LIFE Center▪Wednesday, 11/13, at LUNCH in the LIFE Center▪ Wednesday, 11/20, at LUNCH in the LIFE Center

IVC “Freshman Advantage” Application Presentation▪ Tuesday, 11/19, at LUNCH in HLG

FLEX TIME WORKSHOPSWorkshops in LIFE CENTER▪ Tuesday, 9/24 - Resume/Letter of Rec Questionnaire▪ Tuesday, 10/1 - Resume/Letter of Rec Questionnaire▪ Tuesday, 10/8 - FAFSA Pin▪ Tuesday, 11/5 - Relaxation/Mindful Strategies▪ Tuesday, 11/12- UC Application Assistance▪ Tuesday, 11/19- CSU Application Assistance

Please sign up with Mrs. Klamberg regardless of yourassigned Counselor!

College Visits

Check the bulletin, TA announcements, and IHS website for fall college visits…throughout the fall in the LIFE Center.

Today at lunch in the LIFE Center - Occidental College!

NEXT STEPS….. • Review Senior Checklist for Important Dates and Workshops.

NEXT STEPS…..NAVIANCE FAMILY CONNECTION▪ Begin OR update resume▪ Complete IHS Letter of Recommendation Survey (If Applying to Private

Schools)▪ Research scholarships▪ Attend college representative lunch visits in the LIFE CENTER

BEGIN COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

ATTEND WORKSHOPS AS NEEDED

WEBSITE & INSTAGRAMKEEP UPDATED ON IHS COUNSELING EVENTS!

SENIOR REMINDERS

•Cap and Gown and Senior Class Ring Orders: 

Packets mailed out during Winter Breako Orders taken on campus 1/8 and 1/9o Company Info:  Scott Graduation Services

•Senior Class Pics for Yearbook:  o DEADLINE to take photo is 11/1o Call South Coast Photography at 949-699-0199 for an appointment