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