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Senior Advising Senior Advising

Class of 2015Class of 2015

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Senior Advising OverviewSenior Advising Overview

GOALGOAL: : All seniors will have a 5All seniors will have a 5thth Year Year PlanPlan

Resource Folder Resource Folder How to Request a Letter of RecommendationHow to Request a Letter of Recommendation How to Request Official TranscriptsHow to Request Official Transcripts Ongoing Help and Support - DatesOngoing Help and Support - Dates Choosing Two Advising WorkshopsChoosing Two Advising Workshops

Monday, September 29, during 2Monday, September 29, during 2ndnd and 3 and 3rdrd periods periods

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Resource FolderResource Folder

Crossing the StageCrossing the Stage: Y: You must meet ou must meet all requirementsall requirements to walk in the Grad Ceremony. to walk in the Grad Ceremony. What percent of seniors graduate Roseville High?What percent of seniors graduate Roseville High?

Transcript CheckTranscript Check CreditsCredits Subject RequirementsSubject Requirements Exit ExamExit Exam

Academic Review FormAcademic Review Form What classes do I have left to graduate?What classes do I have left to graduate? What classes do I have left to complete “a-g” requirements?What classes do I have left to complete “a-g” requirements? How many total number of credits do I have left to complete?How many total number of credits do I have left to complete?

Important DatesImportant DatesFinancial Aid Overview SheetFinancial Aid Overview Sheet

How to Send Official SAT/ACT ScoresHow to Send Official SAT/ACT Scores NCAA Eligibility BasicsNCAA Eligibility Basics Senior SurveySenior Survey Questions:Questions:

What percent of seniors finish the a – g requirements?What percent of seniors finish the a – g requirements? What percent of seniors from RHS go on to attend a four year college?What percent of seniors from RHS go on to attend a four year college? Why do we have the difference?Why do we have the difference?

Letter of Recommendations

When are they needed? Private/independent universities Scholarships Internships Employment

Steps to request a letter of recommendation Go to www.rosevilletigers.org for template Complete template with background info Give teachers, counselors, administrators at least two weeks notice Make deadline clear Thank you notes

Financial Aid/Scholarship InfoFinancial Aid/Scholarship Info

Who should apply? Who should apply? All students continuing their educationAll students continuing their education

• Career technical educationCareer technical education• Community collegeCommunity college• Private/Independent – Check Deadlines and Additional Paperwork Private/Independent – Check Deadlines and Additional Paperwork • Out of StateOut of State• UC/CSUUC/CSU• FAFSA priority filing January 1, 2015 to March 2, 2015FAFSA priority filing January 1, 2015 to March 2, 2015

All families should complete FAFSA regardless of incomeAll families should complete FAFSA regardless of income All students applying to Private Universities should complete Profile in additional to All students applying to Private Universities should complete Profile in additional to

FAFSA – Check university websitesFAFSA – Check university websites All seniors should check “scholarships for seniors” list weekly on website and in All seniors should check “scholarships for seniors” list weekly on website and in

counseling centercounseling center All seniors should participate in Local Scholarship ProgramAll seniors should participate in Local Scholarship Program

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TranscriptsTranscripts

How do I request an Official or Unofficial How do I request an Official or Unofficial Transcript? Transcript? Request form in office – Ms. Bumgarner’s desk Request form in office – Ms. Bumgarner’s desk Parent Signature Required – Under 18Parent Signature Required – Under 18 $3 for each Transcript Requested$3 for each Transcript Requested Follow Directions on Form to Include #, envelopes, Follow Directions on Form to Include #, envelopes,

etc.etc. Give Ms. Bumgarner one to two week prior noticeGive Ms. Bumgarner one to two week prior notice

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Monday, September 29, 2014Monday, September 29, 2014Advising Workshops 2Advising Workshops 2ndnd and 3 and 3rd rd

Military CareersMilitary Careers

Career and Technical Education Programs/Two Year Degree ProgramsCareer and Technical Education Programs/Two Year Degree Programs

Community Colleges Transfer Programs Community Colleges Transfer Programs

California State University (CSU)California State University (CSU)

University of California (UC)University of California (UC)

Private Colleges/Universities/Common ApplicationPrivate Colleges/Universities/Common Application

Out of State Universities/WUE InformationOut of State Universities/WUE Information

School to WorkSchool to Work

Each workshop will be held twice: once during 2Each workshop will be held twice: once during 2ndnd period and again during 3 period and again during 3rdrd

Before attending your workshops, please first check in with your 2Before attending your workshops, please first check in with your 2ndnd and 3 and 3rdrd period teachers for attendance.period teachers for attendance.

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Advising WorkshopsAdvising Workshops Military CareersMilitary Careers

ArmyArmy NavyNavy Air ForceAir Force MarinesMarines Coast GuardCoast Guard Air National GuardAir National Guard

Who should attend?Who should attend? Interest in physical challengeInterest in physical challenge Serving your countryServing your country Hands on trainingHands on training TravelTravel Mental/Emotional challengeMental/Emotional challenge Looking for different learning environmentLooking for different learning environment Would like help paying for four year college degreeWould like help paying for four year college degree

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Advising Workshops (cont) Two Year Degree Programs/Career Technical

Certificate Programs 100+ CA community colleges Sierra College Representative will present Application process and deadlines Important tips

Who Should Attend? Students who are hands on learners Students who learn by doing Students who want to finish training within 12 months to 24

months of graduating from high school Students who want to make a “living wage” without a four year

college degree

Advising Workshops Advising Workshops (continued)(continued)

Community Colleges / Transfer ProgramsCommunity Colleges / Transfer Programs First two years at Community CollegeFirst two years at Community College Finish at university for a Bachelor’s DegreeFinish at university for a Bachelor’s Degree Guaranteed Transfer Admission Agreements Guaranteed Transfer Admission Agreements to … to …

UC Davis, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara, UC Santa Cruz, UC Davis, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara, UC Santa Cruz, University of the Pacific, San Francisco State, and more!University of the Pacific, San Francisco State, and more!

How to apply and whenHow to apply and when

Who should attend?Who should attend? Students who want to spend two to three years more at home after high schoolStudents who want to spend two to three years more at home after high school Students who don’t meet the four year college requirements during high school but have Students who don’t meet the four year college requirements during high school but have

the desire and motivation to pursue a degreethe desire and motivation to pursue a degree Students who don’t get in to 1Students who don’t get in to 1stst choice four year university choice four year university Financial savingsFinancial savings

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California State University (CSU)California State University (CSU) Four year public university system in CAFour year public university system in CA 23 campuses statewide23 campuses statewide College admission test requirementsCollege admission test requirements Application process and deadlineApplication process and deadline Important tips regarding admission processImportant tips regarding admission process

Who should attend?Who should attend? Students who have or will complete “a-g” requirements with a minimum of Students who have or will complete “a-g” requirements with a minimum of

2.0 g.p.a.2.0 g.p.a. Students who are at least in the top 30% of graduating classStudents who are at least in the top 30% of graduating class Students who have or plan to take SAT or ACTStudents who have or plan to take SAT or ACT Students who plan to attend fall 2015Students who plan to attend fall 2015

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University of California Premier 4 year public university system in CA 9 campuses statewide College admission test requirements Application process and deadline Important tips regarding admission process

Who should attend? Students who have or will have completed the “a-g” requirements

with a minimum of 3.0 gpa Students who are at least in the top 12% of graduating class Students who have or plan to take SAT or ACT + writing Students who plan to enroll fall 2015

Advising Workshops (cont.)

Private/Independent 4 year universities with private funding 75 campuses statewide College admission test requirements Common application participants Application process and deadline Important tips regarding admission process

Who should attend? Students who have or will complete “a-g” requirements with a minimum of

2.0 gpa Students who have or plan to take SAT or ACT + writing Students who have or plan to take SAT Subject Tests (some selective

universities require) Go directly to university’s website

Workshops (cont)

Out of State/WUE Four year public and private universities (Similar system to CA) 4,000+ universities in the US WUE participants Application process, how to organize deadlines Varied requirements beyond “a-g”

Who should attend? Students who have or will complete “a-g” requirements with a

minimum of 2.0 gpa Students who have or plan to take SAT or ACT

Workshops (cont)

School to Work Resume writing Interview skills Living wage work Guest speakers from community

Who should attend? Students who do not want to continue with education or

training after graduation at this time Students who want more help in deciding what

opportunities are out there

Additional College/Career SupportAdditional College/Career Support

RHS Counseling page on RHS websiteRHS Counseling page on RHS website www.rosevilletigers.org

Senior Parent Night – September 29, 2014Senior Parent Night – September 29, 2014

Financial Aid/Scholarship Night – December 15, 2014Financial Aid/Scholarship Night – December 15, 2014

After-School in RM 400After-School in RM 400 for College Application Help for College Application Help 2:30 – 4pm (see handout for dates)2:30 – 4pm (see handout for dates)

“ “Counselor Café” -Counseling staff will be available in Cafeteria for any Counselor Café” -Counseling staff will be available in Cafeteria for any and all questions – Every Monday during lunchand all questions – Every Monday during lunch

Listen to the BulletinListen to the Bulletin for more help throughout the year! for more help throughout the year!1616

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Senior SurveySenior Survey

Name, Phone and Email Name, Phone and Email (write legibly)(write legibly)

Plan for after high schoolPlan for after high school Career GoalsCareer Goals Education / Training NeededEducation / Training Needed Schools and Programs You’re Applying ToSchools and Programs You’re Applying To

Advising Workshops (indicate which two you Advising Workshops (indicate which two you will attend)will attend)