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Welcome to Junior Parent College Night
Junior Parent College Information Night
Overview:●College Preparation & Options
●College Applications
●Naviance
●College & Career Center Services
●Q&A
Introductions• Counselors
● Mrs.Tiffani Gieck ([email protected])
● Ms. Navjot Singh([email protected])
● Mr. Paul Stordahl ([email protected])
● Mrs. Tasman Nicolodi ([email protected])
● Ms. Holly Minor ([email protected])
● Special Education Program Director: Jan Lucas ([email protected])
• College & Career Center● Mrs. Teri Keeney([email protected])
Junior Advising
● Counselors met with juniors in smaller sessions in their English classroom in October● Google Classroom lesson to inform students of upcoming assessments which
include CAASPP, SAT/ACT, SAT Subject Tests and ASVAB● Presentation and resources are available in student’s Google Classroom: Class of
2021● Junior graduation status letter will be sent home early February● Counselors will be back in Junior classrooms in the Spring covering post-
secondary options and FAFSA
● Registration Advising in March in Period 2 Class● Transcript & A-G review with students● Guidance in courses selected for next year
● Final Course Verification & Change Process● One week window in April to review course selections in Homelink and submit
request for final adjustments
What Juniors Should Be Doing!
● Make sure they meet the academic (course) requirements for freshman admission at 4-year institutions they are considering
● Take or re-take SAT or ACT + writing for 4-year college entrance (www.collegeboard.org; www.actstudent.org)
● Utilize Naviance, CollegeBoard and CA Career Colleges to research post-high school options (2-year colleges, 4-year colleges, Trade/Tech Schools, Military, etc.)
● Prospective college athletes: Register with NCAA Eligibility Center now! NCAA has their own academic requirements so check with counselor if you have questions (www.eligibilitycenter.org)
A-G College Prep Requirements
● What are they?
○ Minimum subject area requirements for entrance into CSU,UC, and many private schools
○ Where can I find that information?●Course Catalog on the GBHS website
○ How is my child advised of these requirements?●Grade level advising; registration advising; one-on-one
meetings
A-G Minimum RequirementsA. History – 2 yearsB. English – 4 years C. Math – 3 years (at least through CCIM3)D. Lab Science – 2 years (1 Life and 1 Physical)E. World Language – 2 years of the same
languageF. Visual/Performing Arts – 1 yearG. College Prep Elective – 1 year
Students MUST earn C’s or higher in the above courses*Remediation options available through Grade Recovery
UC and CSU SchoolsUC’s (University of California)
● 9 Campuses● More rigorous admissions requirements● Student undergoes a comprehensive review in the
admissions process
CSU’s (California State University)● 23 Campuses● Each school has a geographical region that they cater to
first and foremost● Formula driven admissions utilizing GPA in A-G
courses (beginning with 10th grade) plus best SAT or ACT score. Exception is Cal Poly SLO which operates more like a UC.
UC and CSU SchoolsUCComprehensive Review
● GPA (minimum 3.0 weighted)● Strength of Curriculum● Test Scores
○ ACT w/ writing or SAT w/ writing
○ Accept highest score from one sitting
○ SAT Subject Tests: Not req’d but recommended for certain majors
● Personal Insight Questions● Extracurricular
CSU● GPA (minimum 2.0 weighted)● Test Scores
○ ACT or SAT (no writing)○ Super Score: Accept
highest combined score from separate sittings (Math from one date, English from a different date)
***Exception: Cal Poly SLO
*** No Letters of Recommendations required!!!
Private, Independent & Out-of-State CollegesWhat are they really looking for?
Community Colleges● No admission requirements: except must be 18 OR a
high school graduate● First Two Years Free
○ Your student’s first two years of tuition could be free!
○ Community colleges want to remove financial barriers, so all
students are able to pursue higher education. There is no
income requirement, you just need to be a first-time student
and a California resident.
○ Follow these steps to qualify:
■Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) or California Dream Act application.
■Enroll full-time: 12 units required, 15 recommended
Transfer Agreements UC: Transfer Agreement Guarantee (TAG) is available online https://uctag.universityofcalifornia.edu/index.cfm
CSU: AA-T and AS-T degree transfer options for students who earn the required 60 community college units. Students are then guaranteed transfer to a CSU and, if it is a “like” major, they complete another 60 units to earn a 4-year Bachelor’s degree
Transfer requirements – differ by major
Use www.assist.org for California colleges
Community Colleges - Cont’d
● Did you know that Community Colleges have great job training programs at a fraction of the cost you would spend by going to a private trade school?
● Keep in contact with counselor at Community College and make sure they are aware of your plans
● Apply online (Jan./Feb. of senior year)
● www.sierra.cc.ca (Sierra)
● www.arc.losrios.edu (American River/Folsom Lake/Consumnes River & Sac City)
College Applications:Students applying to schools through Common Application, Coalition Application, and/or SENDedu:
● Essays and letters of recommendation are typically required
● Students enter contact information for those teachers and their counselor who will be recommending them. Recommenders then submit information to colleges electronically.
● Students need to communicate directly with their recommenders (counselors included) to let us know they need letters written. It’s not enough to just receive an email from Common App./Coalition App./SENDedu
● Counselors require that students complete a “personal profile” to aid in our writing of letters of recommendations (available on counseling website and through Naviance)
College Applications - Cont’d
● When requesting letters of recommendations, allow a minimum of two weeks prior notice (remember we don’t work over Thanksgiving and winter breaks)
● Students need to sign the FERPA acknowledgement prior to submitting recommender names and their email addresses
● Remember that letters of recommendation are sent directly from your teacher or counselor to the colleges you are applying to (for confidentiality purposes)
College Applications - Cont’d
● If college application plans change, PLEASE INFORM YOUR COUNSELOR! It will save us a lot of time and work.
● Many other colleges have separate admissions requirements, applications, deadlines, etc. Make sure your student visits the admissions website of each college to ensure all requirements have been met.
● Remember official test scores (SAT, SAT Subject Tests, ACT) must be requested and sent from Collegeboard or ACT, respectively, to the colleges a student applies to.
Applying Early!
Early Action vs. Early DecisionApplication timeline is early for both options (usually mid-October to early November) and decisions are typically rendered by December
●Early Action is non-binding (you don’t have to go if you are accepted)
●Restricted Early Action is non-binding but you are restricted from applying early action or early decision to other colleges
●Early Decision is binding (you are committed to going if you are accepted – you should thus never apply to more than one campus under ED)
Finding the right “fit”
●Over 4,000 colleges and universities throughout the U.S.
●Appeal of “name brand” schools
●Keep options open
●Why “fit” is so important
●Do your homework!
HELP!How does your Junior accomplish all this?
● Utilize College Search Options● Visit Colleges● Go onto college websites; virtual tours● Attend college representative visits on campus● Be organized! Create master list of application deadlines,
letters of recommendation needed, financial aid and scholarship deadlines, etc.
● Start working on applications and personal insight questions/essays over the summer● CSU application available October 1st
● UC application available August 1st
College Ready
SuperMatch – College Search
What’s Available in theCollege and Career Center????● PSAT/SAT/ACT Information● SAT/ACT Prep Information● College & Career Speaker Program● Naviance Guidance & Information● UC/CSU & Private College Information● College Essay Tips● Community College Information● Information on College Majors● Scholarships● Local Scholarship Program (Month of
February)
● FAFSA & Cal Grant Information● CTE Works (Formerly ROP Program)● NCAA Eligibility Information● Military Information● Work Permit Application/Information● College & Career Fairs● Workshops
Speaker ProgramThe College & Career Center has numerous speakers
and college representatives visit throughout the school year. Some of which are as follows:
● University of California● California State University● Community Colleges● Private Colleges & Universities● Representatives from all the branches of the Military● Local Business presentations regarding various careers● Technical & Vocational Schools (FIDM, UTI, Graphic Arts College,
Media, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Carpentry, etc.)Students sign-up to hear the various presentations through Navianceor in the College & Career Center.
Evening ProgramsWhy Out of State? College FairMarch 3, 2020 Granite Bay High School6 pm - Theater presentationCollege Fair immediately following
College FairSeptember 2020 Woodcreek High SchoolApproximately 130 Colleges Participate
Military Academy NightAugust 2020 @ Granite Bay High School
Financial Aid NightOctober 2020 Granite Bay High School6:30 pm – Presentation & Workshop
Financial Aid● FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
● All Federal, State, and most institutional aid requires completion of the FAFSA
● Some institutional aid and scholarships also require the FAFSA so fill it out regardless!
● Cal Grants● FAFSA information + GPA determines eligibility● GBHS automatically submits required information (including GPA
verification) for ALL 12th grade students – no action required!
● Institutional Aid● Pay attention to individual school deadlines – some are embedded in
the admissions application, others require a separate application
● Scholarships/Grants● Naviance● Local Scholarship (Month of February)● Parent places of employment
Scholarship List
National Scholarship Search
WUEWestern Undergraduate Exchange●WUE is a reduced out of state tuition program
●Reduced tuition is not automatically awarded
●Check website (http://wiche.edu/wue)
●Some participating schools have specific major, GPA, or other requirements
●Sample participants:
●Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington
●Arizona St., Univ. of Arizona, Univ. of Nevada Reno, Boise St., Portland St., Colorado State, Washington St., Utah St., Univ. of Utah
Helpful WebsitesCollege Search Websites:
California Colleges - www.californiacollegesCollegeboard - www.collegeboard.orgPrinceton Review - www.princetonreview.com
Application Websites:University of California – www.universityofcalifornia.eduCalifornia State University – https://www2.calstate.edu/applyCommon Application – www.commonapp.org
Financial Aid & Scholarship Websites:FAFSA – http://www.fafsa.ed.govCal Grant – http://www.csac.ca.govNaviance – http://connection.naviance.com/gbhsFinancial Aid Information – http://www.finaid.orgFastWEB Scholarship Search – http://www.fastweb.com
Athletic Websites:NCAA – www.eligibilitycenter.org (Division I and II)NAIA – www.playnaia.org
