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Welcome to Senior Year! • Purpose: To inform students of important college requirements, events, and supports • Outcome: Students will know key information and contacts to help them graduate with options

School Counseling Team Academy Name Phone Email ALMA Tawnya Pringle Ext. 2111 tpringle@sandi.net (619) 344-4511 Scholarship AHHC Andrea Muñoz Ext. 2109 amunoz@sandi.net (619) 344-4609 Head Counselor AOIT Francisco Zavala Ext. 3057 fzavala@sandi.net (619) 344-4557 ELD 1- 6 SABE Patricia Hollman Ext. 2114 phollman@sandi.net SJA 12 th Grade (619) 344-4514 Social Justice Laura Romo Ext. 3056 lromo@sandi.net 9 th – 11 th Grade (619) 344-4556 Intervention Jessica Snyder Ext. 3058 jsnyder@sandi.net 11 th – 12 th (619) 344-4558 Intervention Sabrina Cox Ext. 3055 scox@sandi.net 9 th – 10 th (619) 344-4555

College Avenue Compact Staff Melissa Claudia Laura Angel Zavala , CAC Family Advisors: Naranjo , Rodriguez , Family Carmen Lopez, Nhu Vo, Interim Student Director Lourdes Arrizon Coordinator Executive Director Jackie Rodriguez CAC Family Outreach Assistant + 10 College Advisors in Room 408

What is College Avenue Compact? Guaranteed Admission to SDSU • Guaranteed admission to San Diego State University (SDSU) for Hoover students who meet certain requirements. • A unique agreement for Hoover High School students only. • Eligibility begins with continuous enrollment at Hoover High School in grades 9-12.

CAC Requirements • Must be enrolled at Hoover for all 4 years (grades 9-12) • Be college ready in Math & English using EAP, SAT, ACT • Complete the 15 “A - G” requirements with grades of “C” or higher • Obtain a 3.0 GPA in all A-G courses • Take the SAT or ACT Tests • Meet all SDSU admission and enrollment deadlines NOTE: College Avenue Compact DOES NOT guarantee admission to majors with additional requirements such as: Nursing, Music, Dance, and Theater Arts: Performance

SENIOR TIMELINE 2017-18 SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN CSU, FAFSA, CA Dream SAT Financial Act Apps SIR Dec 2 Aid/CA Available SAT Deadline Dream Act Oct 1 Graduation Nov 4 Financial Community May 1 ACT App. Rehearsal & College Aid Night Dec 9 Deadline Financial cap & gown Application College Jan 17 AP Aid Night Mar 2 distribution Filing Application Testing Quarter 2 Oct 5 Quarter 3 Period Bootcamp Cash for May TBA Progress Begins Quarter 3 Grades Senior Nov 20 College Report 1 SAT Progress Due Finals Jan 27 Quarter 4 Quarter 1 Dec 8 Report 1 Apr 6 Oct 7 Progress Progress Mar. 2 GRADUATION UC/CSU Report 1 June 12 Report 1 College Application End of Term May 11 09/29 Week Deadline 1 Last day of Oct 11-18 Nov 30 Grades Due Senior school & Jan 26 Awards Senior College May 31 Picnic Prep Day June 13 Oct 11 College Night Oct 18 ACT Oct 28 Quarter 1 Grades Due 10/27 Scholarships have ongoing due dates — APPLY NOW!

UC Application Requirements • Apply online by November 30 http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu • Meet minimum 3.0 GPA and complete A-G course requirements • Take the SAT Reasoning OR ACT by December • Take the SAT Subject Tests (not required, but highly recommended) • Extracurricular activities (athletics, community service, school clubs) • Personal Insight Questions (start working on it NOW) • Application Fee Waiver available online (up to 4 schools)

CSU Application Requirements • Apply online by November 30, www.calstate.edu/apply • Meet the minimum 2900 Eligibility Index with SAT or 694 with ACT and complete A-G course requirements – SAT score in math and critical reading + (800 x GPA) – (10 x ACT) + (200 x GPA) • Take the SAT Reasoning by Nov OR ACT by Oct/Dec • Application Fee Waiver available online (up to 4 schools)

Community College Applications • Apply online starting February 2018 • No SAT or ACT tests required (recommended for placement) • English and Math placement test required (Accuplacer) • No application fees • Community College Kick-Off event in February!

SAT/ACT Testing Fall 2017 Dates SAT Test Date Registration Deadline Late Registration Aug 26, 2017 Jul 28, 2017 Aug 15, 2017 Oct 7, 2017 Sep 8, 2017 Sep 27, 2017 Nov 4, 2017 Oct 5, 2017 Oct 25, 2017 Dec 2, 2017 Nov 2, 2017 Nov 21, 2017 ACT Test Date Registration Deadline Late Registration September 9, 2017 August 4, 2017 August 5-18, 2017 October 28, 2017 September 22, 2017 September 23- October 6, 2017 December 9, 2017 November 3, 2017 November 4-17, 2017 Khan Academy https://www.khanacademy.org/ ACT Profile http://www.actprofile.org/login

FAFSA VS. CA DREAM ACT Financial Aid is available for students attending community college, vocational schools and 4-year universities FAFSA Application CA Dream Act Application Must be U.S. Citizen or Legal Non-US Citizen or Non-Legal Permanent Resident Permanent Resident NO valid SSN Must have valid SSN (DACA students) Must obtain high school Must obtain high school diploma or GED diploma or GED Name on FAFSA must match Name on Dream Act must your SSN card match your birth certificate For both applications you will need your parents 2016 income tax return (if they file taxes) Applications NOW OPEN!!!!!! Application Deadline: March 2 (Both applications now open!)

Helpful Tips for Seniors • Don’t wait ‘til last min to complete/submit college apps • Have a counselor, teacher or CAC advisor review your college and financial aid applications BEFORE YOU SUBMIT! • Make sure you hit SUBMIT on your applications and check to make sure that you got an email confirmation • Have a back-up plan: Apply to SDSU AND non-competitive schools

Helpful Tips for Seniors • Apply for Financial Aid early (Oct. 1-March 2) • No D/F’s in ANY senior year course • Create a file for college related websites/passwords • Check your college student portals on a weekly basis • Request letters of recommendation EARLY and include a resume • Check your email at least ONCE a day!!!

Upcoming Events — Mark your Calendar! SAT/ACT Registration 408/Innovation Center — Afterschool College & Financial Aid App Support October 2 - November 30 408/Innovation Center — Afterschool College Prep Day Wednesday, October 11 Hoover College Night Wednesday, October 18 - 6:00pm

Remind Texts To get regular college updates from College Avenue Compact: deadlines, events, etc.

Preparing for Scholarships • All students can apply for scholarships • Have ongoing due dates • Scholarships are available for students who are not U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents (also known as AB540) • See Ms. Pringle for more information or visit Naviance at: https://connection.naviance.com/hooverhs

Log in at: http://connection.naviance.com/hooverhs

E-mail: Student ID # (Do not enter your email address!) Password: Netbook Password Student ID # Same one you used to log on

Step 1: Update your email address (in Profile)

Step 2: Complete Survey for College Prep Day Review College Prep Check-Off List and Senior Typical Expenses

Step 3: Apply for scholarships