Freshman Parent Night Presented by LACHSA Counseling Department
WHERE MOST STUDENTS WERE ATTENDING
School Number of Students University of Southern California 10 UCLA 8 Pasadena City College 5 Santa Monica City College 5
Cooper Union 5 San Diego State University 3 New York University 2 UC Berkeley 2 UC Davis 2 UC Irvine 2
WHERE MOST STUDENTS ARE ACCEPTED
School Number of Students
University of Southern California 15
Columbia Chicago 14
Cal State University Northridge 13
UCLA 13
Chapman university 11
UC Santa Cruz 10
Art Center 10
Cal Arts 10
Cal State University Fullerton 10
University of Southern California 9
UCLA 9
New York University 8
These are the results of the 2015 Senior Survey. Out of 157 seniors 151 responded to the survey. They were asked about their post high school plans and their specific plans for next fall. Grade point averages are based on the total GPA for 7 semesters as reported on the student’s transcripts. SAT and ACT scores were achieved by averaging the total scores. For the class of 2015 the AVERAGES are:
Average Range
GPA ( 159 students) 3.44 1.77 - 4.34 SAT (110 students) 1697 1090 - 2250 ACT (28 students) 25 14-34
63 seniors will be staying and attending schools in California 70 will be attending out of state schools 88% is attending a 4 Year College
5% going to Professional Work Scholarships/Grants offered: $7,235,957
UC25%
Cal State23%
Private19%
Conservatory10%
Art School11%
Work5%
Other2%
Community College
5%Class of 2015
AGENDAAGENDA
• Who is my Counselor?• Graduation Requirements • Testing Schedule• Higher Education• What Colleges look for• What to do in 9th grade• Counselor’s Role• Important Websites
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Graduation Graduation
RequirementsRequirements
• History (Wld Hist, US Hist, Govt, Econ) 3 yrs.
• English 4 yrs.• Math (including Algebra 1) 2 yrs.• Science ( Life and Physical) 2 yrs.• Foreign Language 2
yrs.• Fine Art 1 yr. • PE 2 yrs.• Electives 65 credits• Must pass the California High Exit Exam (CAHSEE).• Must earn full credit in all required courses.
TOTAL: 225 credits
A-G RequirementsA-G Requirements
• A-2 yrs. Social Science• B-4 yrs. English• C-3 yrs. Math – (UC/4 yrs. Rec.) • D-2 yrs. Lab Science – ( UC/3 yrs. Rec.)• E-2 yrs. Foreign Language- Same Language (UC/3
yrs. Rec. )• F-1 yr. Visual and Performing Arts• G-1yr. UC approved Elective
Testing Schedule • 10th grade: CA High School Exit Exam
(February)• 10th grade (Fall): PSAT• 11th grade (Fall): PSAT (National Merit)• 11th grade (Spring): SAT and/or ACT• AP Exams – 10th, 11th and 12th
Higher Education in California
As a resident of California you have FOUR options for higher education.
139 Community Colleges (CC)
23 California State Universities (CSU)
9 University of California (UC)
70 + Private and Independent Colleges/ Universities
CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES
(Requirements)
•High School Graduate
• If not a high school graduate, must be at least 18 years of age • No specific course requirements
• No exams required
GPA CalculationGPA Calculation
• California State University (CSU)
• 10-11-12 grade ONLY
• A-G Courses ONLY
• Minimum GPA 2.0
• What they look for:• Classes Taken• Grades received• Test scores
• University of California (UC)
• 10-11 Grade
• A-G Courses ONLY
• Minimum GPA 3.0
• What they look for:• Classes taken• Grades received• Test scores
• 23 campuses throughout the state
• Top one-third (33%) of California high school graduates
• Many Community College students transfer to a California State University
Requirements:• UC’s A-G requirements• Grades of C or better• SAT or ACT • CSU minimum GPA to apply for admission is 2.0
Top 12% of High School Graduates
ELC Program
• A- G Requirements• Grades C or better• SAT Reasoning and/or ACT w/ writing• UC Minimum GPA to apply for admission is 3.0
University of California
Requirements:
9 campuses throughout the state
Private Colleges and Universities
Requirements:
• Check the individual school requirements• SAT or ACT • May require letters of recommendation.
More than 70 colleges & universitiesVary in size, location, and programs
Every college makes its own rules on eligibility
Read all information carefully
Freshman CollegeFreshman College Visit Visit• October 14th all Freshman will visit a
college campuso List of schools
• USC • Cal Arts• UC Irvine• Cal State Fullerton• Cal State Northridge• UCLA
• What you’ve done
• What you’re like
• Test performance
• What others think
• What you do after class
What to do in the 9What to do in the 9thth grade grade
• Get to know your Counselor
• Attend the 4yr. Planning Conference
• Do your best in all classes
• Begin to take part in Summer Programs
• Visit local college campuses
• Begin community service
• Remember, you will have more options if you start planning now for college and keep your grades up.
Support for Academic Support for Academic
SuccessSuccess
Attend Teacher Office Hours or talk to them during lunch or after school.
Free Peer Tutoring – California Scholarship Federation students are assigned through Mr. Freedman.
Private outside tutors
CounselorCounselor’’s Roles Role• Meet with students to develop 4 yr. Plan
• Ensure students are on-track for graduation and post graduation goals
• Help determine appropriate course placement
• Meet individually with struggling students
• Serve as a source for information on high school and post high school options
Important WebsitesImportant WebsitesCSU www.csumentor.edu
UC www.universityofcalifornia.edu
SAT www. collegeboard.com
ACT www.act.org
Scholarships www.fastweb.com and www.finaid.org
College info college confidential.comQuestbridge.com
Financial Aid www.finaid.org
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Welcome to LACHSA!Welcome to LACHSA!
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