Look where our students have been accepted so far….
Congratulations Class of 2013!
U PennNorthwesternIndianaU of Washington, SeattleWashington U at St. LouisSan Diego StateOregonOregon StatePurdueIowaMiamiCal LutheranBoston TuftsTulaneChapmanPepperdine
USCNYULong Beach StateSan Francisco StateSacramento StateU of Texas, AustinMichigan StateMichiganArizona StateU of ArizonaPaceEmoryXavierPenn StateSyracuseCal Poly PomonaTransylvania U
UCLAUC BerkeleyUC San DiegoUC Santa BarbaraUC IrvineUC RiversideUC DavisUC Santa CruzUC MercedCSUNCSU Long BeachCSU East BayCSU Channel IslandsSonoma StateMarymount ManhattanU of Massachusetts at AmherstU of Colorado, Colorado Springs
11th Grade: Graduation and Beyond
Teri Owen, College CounselorAubrey Pasmyn, Counselor
LAUSD GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Subject Requirements / Credits Required English 40 credits College Prep Math 20 credits College Prep Biology Science 10 credits College Prep Physical Science 10 credits Social Science 30 credits Visual/Performing Arts 10 credits Physical Education 20 credits Health 5 credits Applied Technology 10 credits Electives 75 credits = total of 230
credits
In addition: CAHSEE Math/ELA, Computer Literacy, Service Learning
CREDIT RECOVERY OPTIONS Summer School LAUSD: one 5 credit course at Chatsworth or Grant
HS (get enrollment form from counselor for
replacement of Ds and Fs only) OFL: two-three 5 credit courses at an OFL Center (get enrollment form from counselor) OFY: two 5 credit courses at an OFY Center (get enrollment form from counselor) Adult School: various courses available (see
counselor) Community Colleges: accepted courses on
handout ROP: Check counseling office in May for options WVOC: Check with WVOC for available classes
Credit Recovery Options
During the School Year Adult School: one course at a time when
student is in good standing at Taft Community College: classes listed on handout,
as approved by College Office ROP: course offerings vary, see counselor, Fall
2013 WVOC: course offerings vary, check with WVOC and counselor Fall 2013 Students will be notified if and when any other
options are made available.
Senior Graduation Check
Counselors meet w/ seniors Sept to review remaining graduation requirements and options for credit recovery
Parents notified, in writing, regarding student’s graduation status. If student missing any graduation requirements,
parent will be notified and options will be provided Seniors needing credit recovery have priority
for adult school courses offered at Taft A senior parent meeting in the Fall to review
Taft policies regarding participation in senior activities
LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL… Students choose to do many different things
after high school depending on their personal situation.
Some options include: Employment Vocational School Military Gap Year College/University
College Name Game How many colleges can you think of???
There are over 3,000 schools in the United States alone…
What’s in a name???
DON’T FALL INTO THE NAME TRAP! Just because you haven’t heard of it, doesn’t mean
it’s not an excellent school!
California’s Higher Education System Community Colleges – 2 year colleges
(i.e. Pierce, Valley, Santa Monica, Moorpark, Glendale)
California State Universities – 4 year universities (i.e. CSUN, CSULA, San Diego State, Cal Poly San Luis
Obispo)
University of California – 4 year universities (i.e. UCB, UCLA, UCSB, UCSD, UCI, UCD, UCSC, UCR, UCM)
Private Universities – 4 year colleges and universities (i.e. USC, Pepperdine, Loyola Marymount, Cal Lutheran)
UC/CSU A-G Eligibility Requirements A-Social Studies: 2 years required (3-4
recommended) B-English: 4 years required C-Math: 3 years required (4 recommended) D-Lab Science: 1 year biological, 1 year physical
(3-4 years recommended) E-World Language: 2 years required (3-4
recommended) F-Fine Art: 1 year required G-Additional Academic Elective requirement-1 year
min.
Eligible DOES NOT equal competitive!
Standardized Testing Options: SAT Reasoning (2400 pt scale) or ACT (36 pt
scale) 3 ½ hr test; equally accepted Required by most 4-year universities SAT Reasoning: Math, Verbal, Writing ACT: Math, English, Reading, Science, Writing Can be taken multiple times
SAT Subject Tests (800 pt scale) 1 hr test in specific subject areas 2 or 3 required by some 4-year schools Some UC Campuses recommend tests for certain
majors Student chooses which tests to take Can be taken multiple times
Testing Tips Take each test more than once to
improve scores Test prep (practice makes a difference)
Prep books Prep courses Tutors / Practice exams
2 fee waivers for each test available, if eligible (i.e. school lunch program)
Take Subject Test(s) after completing subject courses
College Admittance Criteria Most schools take a holistic approach Academics:
Grades (Cs or better, Ds are not accepted for college)
Challenging coursework Concurrent enrollment in community college classes
Test scores: SAT/ACT, Subject Tests (if required) Extracurricular activities at school:
Sports, clubs, music, drama, leadership, etc. Community service / Volunteer work outside
school: Find your passion! Make a commitment!
College Admittance Criteria Personal Essays (if required)
Leadership Life experience Personal qualities (what makes student unique and a
good fit) Awards / recognition
Letters of Recommendation (if required or optional; students must give counselors/teachers advance notice)
Participation in special programs Summer programs, internships, employment, etc.
Special factors Talent, legacy, first in family to attend college, diversity,
etc.
Deciphering GPAs/Class Rank Every Taft student has 3 unique GPAs LAUSD GPA: 9th – 11th grade marks on a 4.0 scale,
with a ¼ pt. weighting for all AP classes (senior ranking is determined with this GPA, recalculated after 12th grade fall final marks) UC/CSU GPA: 10th -11th grade marks on a 4.0 scale, with a full pt. weighting for all AP classes and applicable honors courses (see flyer) Financial Aid GPA: 10th-11th grade unweighted marks on a 4.0 scale (excludes PE)
Deciding Factors: 4-year vs. 2-year Housing Location Cost/Financial aid package Degrees offered Weather
Extracurricular activities Size (small vs. big) Special programs Unique college life
aspects Academic focus
What can each school offer?What is the best fit for student?
Private Schools with a Special Focus Historically black colleges
(i.e. Morehouse, Howard) Liberal Arts colleges
(i.e. Whittier, Claremont) Women’s colleges
(i.e. Scripps, Smith, Bryn Mawr) Fine Arts / Dramatic Arts schools
(i.e. Cal Arts, Berklee School of Music, Julliard, Otis) Denominational schools
(i.e. Pepperdine, Loyola Marymount, University of Judaism)
Community College Option Eligibility
18 years old or high school diploma Placement exams in Math and English
Accelerated programs Honors Programs College credit for AP tests (scores of 3 or higher) Transfer agreements with certain 4 year colleges
and universities Technical / Specialized programs
Less expensive than private technical school Skills for job placement (nursing, culinary arts, fire
science)
Choosing Community College Over 4-Year Lower cost Closer to home Smaller class size Bridge to a four year school Programs not offered at 4-year college Easy entrance requirements Complete general education requirements before
transfer Opportunity to decide on major Not accepted to school of choice Opportunity to transfer to dream college or
university
Choose schools wisely! Safety schools
must have AT LEAST ONE safety school Competitive schools
likely to be accepted, not guaranteed Reach schools
very competitive, may not be accepted Pick schools in each category UCLA, UCB, UCSD, and UCSB are
COMPETITIVE/REACH schools for everyone!
Researching a College Internet
collegeboard.org collegedata.com csumentor.edu ucop.edu/pathways
College visits Tours/virtual tours Summer programs
Compare colleges Start by visiting local colleges and
universities
How to Pay for College Forms of financial aid
Grants Scholarships Loans Work study
Sources of financial aid Federal government State government University grants Private organizations for
scholarships Lending institutions
College Finances Scholarships websites
fastweb.com finaid.com
File FAFSA before March 2 of senior year fafsa.ed.gov EFC (Expected Family Contribution): same no
matter what school you attend! File CSS profile for private schools senior year Cal Grant GPA verification automatically sent
by LAUSD for Cal Grant eligibility DON’T FALL FOR SCHOLARSHIP SCAMS!
NEVER PAY FOR FREE MONEY!
Junior Timeline January-March: Standardized test prep March/April: SAT Reasoning/ACT May: AP exams June: SAT Subject tests
Athletes file w/ NCAA Eligibility Center
Summer: College research and visits Work on Essays / Personal statements (many prompts are
available on-line now including the Common Application) Last chance to increase GPA through college
classes/summer school Make good use of time!
Senior Timeline Oct.: Applications available for UCs/CSUs
Take SAT/ACT and SAT Subject Tests Ask for letters of recommendation (EARLY)
Nov. : UC/CSU applications due November 30th
Take SAT/ACT and SAT Subject tests (if app.)
Dec.: Most private school applications due Last chance to take SAT/ACT (and
submit scores) Jan.-March 2: File financial aid forms (FAFSA) April: Decide on college (notify before 5/1) May: AP Exams June: GRADUATION!!
College Office Services/Assistance Peer College Counselors Senior meetings College application help Catalogs and brochures Application workshops College rep visits
Scholarships Financial aid
information Concurrent Enrollment Test prep materials Recommendations Senior Rank/GPAs
Contact Information Aubrey Pasmyn: [email protected]
(counselor) (818) 227-3619 Teri Owen: [email protected]
(college counselor) (818) 227-3636
Counseling Office: (818)227-3610 Website: www.tafthigh.org “College
Corner”
THE END…or just the beginning?
Questions?