11 th Grade College and Career Workshop Presented by the Mills High School Counselors February 2020
School Counselors: A - Fr: Rachel Mack Fua - Lal + SAIL: Lisa Laux Lam - O: Kalani Vasquez P - Z: Alex Stillman ➔ Counseling Staff Assistant : Andrea Crowley ➔ College & Career Advisor : Sandy Murtagh ➔ Wellness Counselors : Lisa Windes, Staysha Veal, Laura Hahn (Amy Cryan substituting) ➔ CTE Coordinator : Nina Woosley
Transcripts Ever need a transcript? ASK KARL STEINBRECHER! Student Data Analyst Located in the counseling hallway (across from Mr. Stillman)
Question... Juniors… You will graduate from Mills in just 16 months! On a scale of “fist” to 5, how confident are you that you have all the information you need to successfully transition to the next step after high school? (Hold up 0 to 5 fingers: Fist = Not confident at all, 5 = Completely confident)
Today’s Agenda ● Academic Planning ○ Mills Graduation vs. College Admission Requirements ○ The College Application Process ○ ACT & SAT Exams ○ Financial Aid for College ● College Knowledge Kahoot Quiz! ● Scheduling 2020-21 Classes ● Course selection in Aeries
High School Graduation & College Admissions Requirements
Mills High School UC/CSU “A to G” ▪ Social Science/History A) Social Science/History 3.5 years required 2 years required ▪ English B) English 4 years required 4 years required ▪ Mathematics C) Mathematics 3 years required 3 years required, 4 recommended ▪ Science D) Science 2 years required 2 years required, 3 recommended ▪ World Language E) World Language 1 year required 2 years required, 3 recommended ▪ Visual & Performing Arts (VAPA) F) Visual & Performing Arts 1 year required 1 year required ▪ Additional grad requirements: G) Elective 1 year required 2 years of P.E. ○ 1 semester Health ○ 1 year of Career Technical Ed ○ Classes must be passed with a “C-” or better ○ Electives 220 Credits for graduation Classes passed with a “D-” or better
Mathematics 3 years required at Mills ■ Algebra 1 Required for A-G eligibility ■ Geometry ■ Algebra 2 ■ Integrated Math 2 ■ Intro to Data Science ■ Finite Math & Statistics ■ Pre-Calculus ■ AP Statistics ■ AP Calculus AB or BC ■ AP Computer Science 3 years required for UC/CSU (4 recommended)
MATH FLOW CHART AP CALCULUS AP STATISTICS AP COMPUTER SCIENCE AB or BC FINITE MATH PRE-CALCULUS PATH TO STATS or DATA SCIENCE ALGEBRA 2 Required for INTEGRATED college GEOMETRY MATH 2 eligibility ALGEBRA 1
New Course! Intro to Data Science Did you know... LinkedIn identified Data Science as the #3 fastest growing career in the U.S.? Course topics include: ● Statistics & mathematical modeling ● Computer programming in the language of R ● Interpreting and analyzing real world data Majors where Data Science could be useful: ● Behavioral Sciences ● Economics ● Data Majors
Science 2 years required at Mills 1 year Biological, 1 year Physical Science Core: ■ Biotechnology 1 & 2 ■ Biology ■ AP Biology ■ Chemistry ■ AP Chemistry ■ Physics ■ Physics 1 AP ■ AP Environmental Science 2 years required for UC/CSU (3 recommended) Note: Some out-of-state public colleges require 3 years of science
AP Science Prerequisite Chart AP Science courses are listed across the top row, and prerequisites are listed along the left column. AP AP Biology AP AP Environmental Chemistry Physics Science Biology X X X X Chemistry X X X X (may be taken concurrently) Physics X X (may be taken (may be taken concurrently) concurrently) Algebra 2 X
Applying to College
Comparison of College Application Requirements* Online ACT or SAT Personal Letters of Official Application scores Statements Rec Transcript Community X Colleges X X CSU’s X X X UC’s Private X X X X X Colleges ** Requirements vary for out-of-state public colleges.
T : A S & T C A e g e l o l C r o f s s t e T d e z d i r a d n a t S n o i s i s m d A
ACT & SAT ● ACT or SAT required to apply to 4-year colleges ● Both test English, Math and Writing (optional) ● ACT has a science section, SAT does not
ACT & SAT ● When should I take the ACT/SAT for the 1st time? ○ Preferably by May or June (sign up now!) ● What if I take it twice and do worse the 2nd time? ○ Colleges will use your best score! ○ Most students do better the 2nd time ● When is the latest I can take the ACT/SAT and still have it count for college applications? ○ November or December of 12th grade
ACT & SAT ● Should I take the optional essay portion? ○ Yes! Many colleges require the essay test, including the UC’s ● What if I can’t afford the test fees? ○ Contact Ms. Murtagh or your counselor to request a fee waiver
Test Prep Options You don’t need to spend money on expensive test prep!! ● SAT Official Test Prep ○ FREE! Khan Academy - khanacademy.org/sat ● ACT Test Prep ○ FREE! ACT Academy www.actstudent.org/testprep/
The PSAT ● Have you viewed your PSAT scores yet online? ○ If not, create an account at www.collegeboard.org ● Send your PSAT scores to the Khan Academy website to access FREE personalized test prep
Spring 2020 Dates ● ACT: Register at actstudent.org Exam Date Registration Deadline April 4 February 28 June 13 May 8 ● SAT: Register at sat.collegeboard.com Exam Date Registration Deadline May 2 April 3 June 6 May 8
SAT Subject Tests ● SAT Subject Tests are 1 hour tests that allow students to demonstrate achievement in a specific subject ● Subject tests are required for SOME college applications and certain majors (especially STEM)
SAT Subject Tests ● Students who are strong in a subject should consider taking the SAT Subject Test in May or June ○ Examples: Physics, World Language or US History ● Up to 3 subject tests in one sitting ● Good scores strengthen an application, & low scores will not harm an application
FINANCIAL AID = $$ FOR COLLEGE ● The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is an online financial aid application that EVERY college-bound student should complete ● Submit starting in October ● Undocumented students can use the California DREAM financial aid application
FINANCIAL AID = $$ FOR COLLEGE ● Don’t let a college’s “sticker price” prevent you from applying… you never know how much financial aid you can get! ● Some students even pay less at a private college than they would at a public college
Student Athletes Thinking of playing a sport in college?... 11th Grade: • Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center at www.eligibilitycenter.org • Take the ACT or SAT, and include the NCAA Eligibility Center (Code “9999”) as a score recipient • If you need to make up any classes, do so by THIS SUMMER! 12th Grade: • Send an official transcript to the NCAA Eligibility Center TELL YOUR COUNSELOR if you hope to play a college sport!!
● SAVE THE DATE! ALL juniors applying to 4-year colleges next year should attend the 11th Grade College Planning Night on Wednesday, April 22nd at 6:30PM ● Get details on applying to college, requesting letters of recommendation, paying for college and more
Worried about missing important events and deadlines? Sign up now to receive Remind Texts for the Class of 2021! Last Names A to L: Last Names M to Z: Students can opt out any time (we promise not to text too often!)
Guess what the following people have in common?...
Queen Latifah Anna Eshoo Craig Venter, Mills Grad U.S. Congresswoman Actor/Musician Sequenced Human Genome Halle Berry George Lucas Frank Cruz Actress/first african american woman Producer; Creator of Star Wars Founder of Telemundo to win academy award for best actress
They all attended community college!!
Community Colleges 3 advantages: 1. Lower tuition & living costs (save $$!) 2. First priority for transfer to UC/CSU (check out transfer guarantee programs) 3. Associate degree, Certificate & Vocational training enable students to enter workforce sooner Over 50 Certificate & Associate Degrees offered, including Fire Technology, Automotive, Broadcasting, Computers, Landscaping & Cosmetology
Community Colleges Admission Requirements: ● High School Diploma or 18 years of age ● ACT/SAT not required for acceptance ● Apply for Priority Enrollment in FEBRUARY of Senior year How to Prepare: ● Take a math class next year to help you place into higher level college math!
Apprenticeship Programs ● Learn a trade and earn money simultaneously ● Salaries can start as high as $60,000 the first year (plus benefits), and can increase to $90,000 within 4 years ● Examples: Electrical, Culinary, Carpentry, Automotive & more ● Most require high school diploma and aptitude test ● For more info, go to CA Dept of Industrial Relations: www.dir.ca.gov/das/
College Knowledge Quiz Based on ACCURACY & SPEED, so get ready… t ! o o a h K
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