Exeter Union High School

College

Handbook

2018-19

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Table of Contents

Moving Toward Your Future Goals .............................................................................................. 3

Deciding on a College ................................................................................................................. 4

Resources (to help decide) .............................................................................................. 4

Choosing a College ......................................................................................................... 4

College/Vocational School Visits ..................................................................................... 5

College Admissions Requirements .................................................................................. 5

NCAA Eligibility Standards .............................................................................................. 8

Letters of Recommendation ............................................................................................. 8

Tips for Application Writing .............................................................................................. 8

U.C Personal Insight Questions For Freshman Applicants .............................................. 9

College Entrance Tests and Testing Dates ...................................................................... 9

EUHS School Code ....................................................................................................... 10

Scholarships, Grants & Financial Aid ........................................................................................ 11

Glossary.................................................................................................................................... 12

Appendix

EUHS A-G Approved Courses ....................................................................................... 14

University Websites ....................................................................................................... 15

Faculty Alumni List ........................................................................................................ 17

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Moving Toward Your Future Goals . . ....

EUHS Students and Parents:

In today's world, all students must prepare for training and education beyond high school. We have become such

a highly technological and diverse society that almost all jobs, careers, or positions require more preparation than the

high school curriculum can provide. ALL STUDENTS, therefore, should approach their high school education with

the clear understanding that it is a first step in the job or career training process. They should use this time to explore

many options in terms of interests, abilities and goals, and begin to determine which of the post high school educational

paths will best serve their needs and aptitudes.

Students and parents will be faced with many choices and decisions throughout the high school years. The following

pages are designed to help you become more familiar with the variety of educational opportunities available

after high school and what each of them can offer.

The processes involved in choosing and being accepted to a college or other post high school program can sometimes

seem overwhelming, and the primary responsibility lies with the student. Students must conduct their own career

and college searches, plan college visitations, register for all necessary testing, arrange to have test scores reported to

the schools of their choice, request and complete all applications and financial aid documents, arrange for letters of

recommendation, pay fees, make deposits, and request that transcripts be sent on time. The paperwork alone can

sometimes seem overwhelming.

Throughout this process make sure to:

Refer to the information in this document frequently;

make an appointment with your College and Career Counselor;

attend college/senior meetings/workshops;

and, listen for important info in the bulletin!

The staff at EUHS looks forward to working with you and your family as you move through high school and toward

your future goals.

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Deciding on a College

Resources to Help You Decide

There are a variety of resources available to help you

as you plan for college and a career:

The Counseling Staff - The counselors have a wealth

of information at their fingertips, including the latest

information from COS, the University of California

system, the California State University system, and

many private colleges. Make an appointment with

your counselor to discuss your plans and goals and

make certain you are taking the right steps to get where

you want to go.

Interest Inventories - Learn more about yourself.

What kinds of activities do you enjoy most? What jobs

or careers fit those interests? What kind of training or

education do you need for that job? These are

available on several web sites (see appendix).

The Internet is an excellent resource for searches and

gathering information on occupations, training

programs, colleges and universities, college majors,

financial aid, and needed job skills.

College Printed Materials - The Career Center has

catalogs, pamphlets, college profiles and other printed

information from colleges and vocational schools

throughout the United States.

Military - The career center has information about all

branches of the military, as well as ROTC scholarships

and military academy information. A representative

of each branch visits the EUHS campus frequently

throughout the year. Listen to the bulletin for notices.

Some of the best resources are the people you know -

- your parents, teachers, and friends. Talk to them; ask

questions; gather as much information as you can.

Remember -- The more information you have, the

more informed your choices will be.

Choosing a College

College Selection

Each student is different. A school that's right for your

best friend or your sister or brother may not be right

for you. Ask yourself these questions:

1.Does the college have the academic programs I

want? For example, does it have independent

study programs; study abroad, mini-terms?

2. Have I met the admission requirements for the

schools I am considering?

3. How much can I afford to spend for an education?

4. What type of school do I want?

*Co-educational or single-sex college

*State or private institution

*Large university or small college

5. Do I want to go away to college?

6. Do I want an urban or rural setting?

7. How diverse is the student body?

8. What is the academic and social contact with

students and faculty?

9. Are housing accommodations readily available

near the campus?

10. What are the extra-curricular activities and social

life potentials?

11. Are there adequate facilities to accommodate my

interests?

12. Does the college include my special interests

such as athletic teams, fraternities and sororities?

13. How competitive is the college's admissions

policy?

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College and Vocational School Visits

Visiting campuses is one of the best ways to

investigate colleges. In several hours on a campus,

you can learn a tremendous amount. You can schedule

visits during intersessions and summer vacations.

Most campuses offer tours on a regular basis. Register

for one, if possible. Talk with students; visit classes,

and sample the food. Visit the financial aid office. If

at all possible, try to stay overnight in a dorm by

making arrangements with the admissions office or

contacting a student you know at college.

You might choose to arrange a meeting with the

admissions counselor. Be prepared with a list of

questions. A great website for virtual tours is

www.youvisit.com

College Admissions Requirements

The state of California recognizes four separate

systems of higher education:

1. The Community College System

2. The California State University System

3. The University of California System

4. The private, independent, and vocational

schools

Listed below is a synopsis of what each has to offer,

the admission criteria, and cost estimate.

California Community College System: There are over 100 community colleges in the state of

California. In the local area these schools are: College

of the Sequoias, Kings River Community College,

Fresno City College, Porterville College, and West

Hills College.

Entrance Requirements: 18 years of age or have

graduated from high school. Must file an application

online and take placement tests in Math and English.

Application Filing Period: If you wish to apply for a

COS scholarship (they give 3-8 to Exeter students

each year) you must fill out a COS application AND

a COS scholarship application by NOV 2018.

If you are just completing a COS application it needs

to be completed by January 31, 2019.

Two year schools offer the following opportunities:

1.Career and job entry skills

2.Vocational Certificates

3.Associate of Arts (AA)/Associate of Science (AS)

degrees

4.Transfer programs to 4 year colleges and universities

California State University System (CSU)

There are 23 CSU schools statewide: Humboldt,

Chico, Sonoma, California Maritime Academy,

Sacramento, San Francisco, East Bay, San Jose,

Stanislaus, Monterey Bay, Fresno, San Luis Obispo,

Channel Islands, Bakersfield, Northridge, Los

Angeles, Dominguez Hills, Pomona, San Bernardino,

Fullerton, Long Beach, San Marcos, and San Diego.

Entrance Requirements for Incoming Freshmen to the

CSU system:

Subject Requirements (A-G pattern)

a. History/Social Science -- 20 credits

(10 credits of World History + 10 credits of US

History/Civics)

b. English -- 40 credits

c. Math -- 30 credits

(Must include Integ Math 1, 2, & 3)

d. Lab Science -- 20 credits

(10 credits Biological, 10 credits Physical)

e. Foreign Language -- 20 credits of the same foreign

language

f. Visual or Performing Arts -- 10 credits

g. College Prep Elective -- 10 credits

(Elective courses must be from the a-e list or

advanced work in the visual and performing arts.)

All courses must be on the UC approved list of college

preparatory courses. (See appendix.)

Testing Requirements: Students must take either the

SAT Reasoning Test or the ACT. It is imperative

that all testing be completed no later than the

December test date of the student's senior year in

order for colleges to receive results in time for their

application review process. CSU and UC.

Application Filing Period: Applications online open

Oct. 1 and close November 30. The application filing

fee is $55 per campus.

Cost (Fees and Tuition): Approximately $6,920.

Other costs to consider; books, housing, food,

transportation, and health: Total on campus cost:

$23,135.

University Of California (UC) System There are nine UC schools statewide: UC San Diego,

UCLA, UC Irvine, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara,

UC Santa Cruz, UC Merced, UC Davis, UC Berkeley,

and UC San Francisco (medical school only).

Entrance Requirements for Incoming Freshmen to the

UC System: (Note identical requirements to the

California State University (CSU) system.)

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Subject Requirements (A-G pattern)

a. History/Social Science -- 20 credits

(10 credits of World History + 10 credits of US

History/Civics)

b. English -- 40 credits

c. Math -- 30 credits

(Must include Integ Math 1, 2, & 3)

d. Lab Science -- 20 credits

(10 credits Biological, 10 credits Physical)

e. Foreign Language -- 20 credits of the same foreign

language

f. Visual or Performing Arts -- 10 credits

g. College Prep Elective -- 10 credits

(Elective courses must be from the a-e list or

advanced work in the visual and performing arts.)

All courses must be on the UC approved list of college

preparatory courses. (See appendix.)

Testing Requirements: Students must take either the

SAT Reasoning Test or the ACT. Subject tests are no

longer required for admissions but specific majors

may still request subject test results. Check with your

campus web site. It is imperative that all testing be

completed no later than the December test date of

the student's senior year in order for colleges to

receive results in time for their application review

process.

Application Filing Period: Applications to all

campuses must be completed between November 1

and November 30 of the year preceding fall entry. The University of California will not accept any

application for fall prior to November 1 nor later than

November 30. It is therefore crucial for seniors who

plan to attend one of the UC campuses during the fall

semester following their graduation from high school

to submit their applications during that November

filing period. The UC application requires an essay,

so students are advised to begin preparing this

application during the month of October. The

application filing fee is $70 per campus.

Cost: (Fees and Tuition) - Varies by school to school,

but approximately $13,000/year. Other costs to

consider are: books and materials, housing,

transportation, food, and medical needs, totaling

approximately $30,000.

Private Colleges There are approximately 60 private 4 year colleges

statewide. Some that you may know are Stanford,

Pepperdine, Loyola-Marymount, USC.

Entrance Requirements: Varies by school. The four

year private colleges usually have entrance

requirements similar to the University of California.

The vocational two-year schools usually have

requirements similar to the community college system.

As a general rule, the private four-year colleges have

more stringent deadlines and shorter filing periods

than the two-year vocational schools. Most private

4- yr. institutions use the common application,

www.commonapp.org.

Cost: Varies by school.

Vocational Colleges aka Career Colleges

There are a number of vocational schools throughout

the state. Some that you may know are San Joaquin

Valley College, Milan Institute, Estes, Institute of

Technology, UTI- Universal Tech Institute and many

others. These schools as well as vocational programs

at Community Colleges focus on teaching you the

tools of the trade. Entrance requirements and cost can

vary drastically by school and by program.

Military Academies There are four major nationally supported military

academies. They are the United States Military

Academy at West Point, New York; the U.S. Naval

Academy at Annapolis, Maryland; the U.S. Air Force

Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado; and the U.S.

Coast Guard Academy at New London, Connecticut.

Entrance Requirements:

1.Subject and Scholarship Requirements: Students

should plan to take the most rigorous program of

college preparatory classes available, including a

minimum of 4 years of college prep math and 3

years of Lab Science. Meeting the UC entrance

requirements is a good start. Although no

minimum grade point average is required,

competition for these schools is rigorous, so

students with higher GPA's are more competitive.

2.Extra-Curricular Activities: While other colleges

and universities do not use extra-curricular

activities as a basis for acceptance, the military

academies consider them a top priority. Students

must demonstrate athletic and leadership abilities

to be awarded an appointment.

3.Testing: The PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic

Aptitude Test) is recommended in the junior year

and the SAT or the ACT is required. All testing

should be completed as early as possible, certainly

no later than December of the senior year.

4.Congressional Nomination: For all academies

except the Coast Guard Academy, one must secure

a nomination from a United States Senator,

Congressman, Vice-President, or President.

Application Filing Period: The application process

should begin in the spring of the junior year. It is a

two-step process for most students. First, a

congressional nomination must be sought, and

secondly, one must be selected by the academy.

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Cost: Acceptance at these institutions is a 4-year full

scholarship. There is usually an initial fee of $1,000.

At the end of four years, students receive a Bachelor

of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in a chosen

major, receive a commission as an officer in the United

States military, and are committed to serve 6 years.

These four year schools offer the following

opportunities:

1.Bachelor of Arts (BA)/Bachelor of Science (BS)

degrees

2.Pre-professional training in some fields

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NCAA Eligibility Standards

In order to play a sport at the Division 1 or Division 2

level a student athlete has to meet certain NCAA

requirements. Class requirements, the minimum GPA

and test scores needed to be a qualifier or a partial

qualifier are listed below.

All students will need to register for the NCAA

clearinghouse. This clearinghouse determines

whether a student has met all the qualifications or not.

Check with the high school athletic director about

NCAA rules, the clearinghouse, and the list of

certified classes.

For more information, check out the NCAA web page:

www.:ncaa.org.

NCAA Division I : Freshman Eligibility Standards

All Student-Athletes Must Register With The NCAA

Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse

Qualifier: (Can practice, compete and receive

athletics scholarship as a freshman.)

Requirements:

Graduation from high school

The highest scores achieved on the verbal and

mathematics section of the SAT or highest scores

achieved on the four individual tests of the ACT

may be combined to achieve the highest scores;

The following core GPA in 16 courses meeting

the

NCAA core-course definition with the

corresponding ACT sum or SAT total score is

needed:

DIVISION 1 - 16 Core-Course Rule:

4 years of English

3 years of mathematics (Algebra I or higher).

2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of lab if

offered by high school).

1 year of additional English, mathematics or

natural/physical science.

2 years of social science

4 years of additional courses (from any area above,

foreign language or nondoctrinal

religion/philosophy).

In order to be eligible to play a Division 1 or 2

college sport a student athlete needs to register for the

NCAA clearinghouse. This can begin at the end of the

junior year.

(See Athletic Director for more info)

Letters of Recommendation

The University of California and the CSU campuses

do not require letters of recommendation. Most

private schools and scholarship programs and many

vocational schools, however, do ask for

recommendations

Choose counselors, teachers, or community

members who know you well and will write a

positive and straightforward recommendation.

When you ask people to write these letters for

you, make sure you give them plenty of time.

Give them two weeks before the deadline.

Make a copy of the letter of recommendation

information sheet (available in Mrs. Reyna’s

office) or have a brief resume available to give to

those you ask to write recommendations for you.

A copy of your personal essay is also helpful.

Often it takes considerable time to write a

recommendation. The person who writes it has

taken a special interest in you and the success of

your application. Don’t forget to express thanks,

either by dropping a note or in person.

Tips for Application Writing

1 DO allow plenty of time to write an effective

essay; don’t wait until the night before the

deadline to write a masterpiece. It won’t happen.

2 DO answer the prompt! Make sure you read the

entire prompt and any instructions before

beginning your essay.

3 DO use your authentic voice; use a formal voice,

but don’t try to use elevated vocabulary you

usually wouldn’t use to sound impressive.

4 DON’T force one essay to serve several masters.

Avoid creating a generic essay and assuming it

will work for every university and/or scholarship

you apply for.

5 DO write your own essay; only you can write

about yourself. A clear authentic voice will be

detected (avoid the temptation to buy an essay

available on the Internet; the colleges are aware of

this practice!)

6 DON’T rely on clichéd and trite sentiments, e.g.

“I want to make this world a better place” or

“After watching my (family member) die of

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cancer, I want to be a doctor” or “After

participating in sports, I have learned discipline

and commitment.”

7 DON’T fabricate a story or hardship. Don’t stress

if you’re “just average.” You can still write a

remarkable essay from unremarkable

experiences.

8 DON’T try to be wildly funny or widely creative

– it usually doesn’t work.

9 DO allow enough time for the essay to “sit”

awhile; revisit it after a few days/weeks and revise

with a fresh eye.

10 DO proofread and edit. Then proofread and edit

again.

U.C Personal Insight Questions For Freshman Applicants

The University of California has changed from a

written essay to four question responses.

You will be given 8 questions to choose from. You

must respond to 4 of the 8. Each response is limited to

a maximum of 350 words. You should select questions

that are most relevant to your experience and that best

reflect your individual circumstances. All questions

are equal and are given equal consideration in the

application review process.

Question # 1

Describe an example of your leadership experience in

which you have positively influenced others, helped

resolve disputes, or contributed to group efforts over

time.

Question # 2

Every person has a creative side, and it can be

expressed in many ways: problem solving, original

and innovative thinking, and artistically, to name a

few. Describe how you express your creative side.

Question # 3

What would you say is your greatest talent or skill?

How have you developed and demonstrated that talent

over time?

Question # 4

Describe how you have taken advantage of a

significant educational opportunity or worked to

overcome an educational barrier you have faced.

Question #5

Describe the most significant challenge you have

faced and the steps you have taken to overcome this

challenge. How has this challenge affected your

academic achievement?

Question #6

Describe your favorite academic subject and explain

how it has influenced you.

Question #7

What have you done to make your school or your

community a better place?

Question # 8

What is the one thing that you think sets you apart

from other candidates applying to the University of

California?

College Entrance Tests And Testing Dates

College Entrance tests are tests of ability and

knowledge required of applicants. The tests measure

developed abilities that are necessary for successful

performance in college. They are used in counseling

and for placement in appropriate classes. Some

colleges and universities require specific scores for

admission. Some scholarships are decided based on

scores from these tests. The most common tests are

the SAT, SAT Subject Tests, and the ACT. It is

important that you observe deadlines for the

submission of test scores.

The new redesigned SAT

Historically the SAT has tested skills in isolation. The

new SAT emphasizes higher-level logical and

reasoning skills. The Reading and Writing questions

are now entirely passage-based, giving more

opportunities to test a deeper understanding of how the

passage is logically constructed and to draw

connections between different parts of the passage.

The Math section emphasizes more practical, realistic

scenarios and introduces multi-step problems. The

scoring scale is now 400-1600, with 800 possible on

each section. The essay (writing) section is optional

with an increased time from 25 minutes to 50 minutes.

Multiple choice now offers four answer choices (A-D)

instead of 5 (A-E) with NO penalty for guessing! For

the most current information and to register for the

exam go to www.collegeboard.com

2018 - 2019

SAT TEST DATE SCHEDULE

FOR SENIORS

Test Date

Registration

Deadline

With late fee

Oct 6, 2018 Sept 7, 2018 Sep 6, 2018

Nov 3, 2018 Oct 4, 2018 Oct 24, 2018

Dec 1, 2018 Nov 1, 2018 Nov 17, 2018

Register online

www.collegeboard.org

Registration Fee

SAT $60.00

(Approximate - up to 3 subject tests may be

taken on one day)

Note: You cannot take both SAT and the

SAT Subject Tests on the same day.

Fee Waiver: Available to students from “low

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income” families. See Mrs. Reyna.

ACT - The ACT assesses high school student’s

general educational development and their ability to

complete college-level work:

Multiple-choice tests cover four skill areas:

English, mathematics, reading and science.

The writing test, which is optional, measures

skill in planning and writing a short essay.

The ACT Writing Test complements the English Test.

The combined in formation from tests tells

postsecondary institutions about student’s

understanding of the convention of standard written

English and their ability to produce a direct sample of

writing. To view the colleges that require the writing

test, go to www.act.org

2018-2019

ACT TEST DATE SCHEDULE

FOR SENIORS

Test Date

Registration

Deadline

With late fee

Oct 27, 2018 Sept 21, 2018 Oct 5, 2018

Dec 8, 2018 Nov 2, 2018 Nov 16, 2018

Register online

www.act.org

Registration Fee (subject to increase):

ACT $46.00

ACT plus writing $62.50

Fee Waiver: Available to students from “low

income” families. See Mrs. Reyna.

AP Exams - The Advance Placement Program

offers our students the opportunity to do college-level

course work while in high school. They are available

to qualified, academically oriented students in the

eleventh and twelfth grades. Upon completion of the

AP course, students take the nationally administered

examination in May. According to the performance

on the examination, they may receive up to eight

college credit hours for each examination they take.

This makes it possible for a student who is successful

on the exam(s) and in course(s) to enter college at

sophomore standing in that particular subject. At this

time, Advanced Placement courses are offered in the

following areas: American History, American

Government, Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics,

Environmental, Science, English, French, Music,

Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, Statistics, and

Art Studio.

The examination contains a multiple-choice section

and an essay section. They take about three hours to

complete. The best way to describe them is “tough but

fair.”

Every examination receives an overall grade on a five-

point scale:

5 = extremely well qualified

4 = well qualified

3 = qualified

2 = possibly qualified

1 = no recommendation

As AP grade report is sent in early June to each

student, school and if the student requested it, to his or

her college. Colleges and universities usually accept

only grade 3 or above.

PSAT/NMSQT Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test/National

Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test

It is recommended that all college bound freshman,

sophomores and juniors plan to participate in the

PSAT/NMSQT exam. The purpose of the

PSAT/NMSQT is to:

Provide practice taking the SAT (the test

measures reading, critical thinking, problem

solving, and writing skills)

Compare verbal reasoning skills,

mathematical reasoning skills, and writing

skills with those of other college-bound

students.

Receive information from various colleges

Enter into the first phase of the competition

of scholarships, juniors only.

PSAT/NMSQT For Juniors is given in

October at EUHS –

Sign-ups will be in late September

Cost is $15.00

70 seats available; first come first serve

EUHS SCHOOL CODE : 050905

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Scholarships, Grants, and Financial Aid

The primary concern of families when considering

college focuses on the costs involved. One of the first

concepts to grasp when planning for college is that this

is unlike every lesson in wise purchasing that you and

your parents have learned in the past. The product

(college) is selected first, and the method(s) of

payment are determined afterward. The two highest

sources of tension about college selection are:

(a) will I get accepted to the school I want to attend?

(b) how can I find a way to finance the costs?

College costs fall in several categories:

Tuition

Housing (room and board)

Fees/Books

Transportation

Miscellaneous

Rough estimates as to general costs for one year are

suggested below.

COS (living at home): $1,200

CSU system (dorm): $23,000

UC system (dorm): $31,000

Private Schools: $20,000-$50,000

The single most crucial document in terms of applying

for financial aid is the Free Application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA). Only by submitting this

document are students eligible for federal assistance in

the form of Pell Grants and state assistance in the form

of Cal Grants. The FAFSA is filled out online at

www.fafsa.gov any time between October 1, and

March 2, to the processing agency. Students who wish

to be considered for Cal Grants as well as Pell Grants

must also submit a GPA verification form directly to

the California Student Aid Commission.

Cal Grant A - used for students attending four

year colleges or for students attending community

colleges in transfer programs. Academic grade

point averages are used as one of the determining

factors for awards.

Cal Grant B - used for students attending four

year colleges and community colleges. Awards

for Cal Grant B are mostly need based.

Cal Grant C - used for students attending

community colleges or vocational schools in time

limited vocational training programs.

Local Scholarships - awarded to students who

have demonstrated academic excellence. Grade

point averages are usually 3.0 and above. Info out

in February 2018.

Other Scholarships - a wide variety of other

scholarships are available to those students who

explore the opportunities. Many are advertised in

the school bulletin. Lists will also be given in

senior homerooms in the months of October,

December, February, and April. Each college and

university also offers scholarships to incoming

students who meet defined criteria, and the

military offers a wide range of scholarship

opportunities to students interested in pursuing

the military as a career.

Student Loans - awarded to students who have

demonstrated academic excellence. Grade point

averages are usually 3.3 and above.

A FAFSA parent night will be held in

October 2018 to provide information on the

application process.

Seniors planning on attending ANY college, don’t

procrastinate!

Apply at : www.fafsa.ed.gov

This is your ONE application for federal aid,

grants, student loans, parent loans and work

study.

The first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You

should never be charged a fee to apply.

Don’t make the mistake of not applying!

There is no income cut-off to qualify for all

types of federal aid, and many factors besides

income are considered.

You and ONE parent will need an FSA ID to

electronically sign your application. It is a good idea

to get a FSA ID first because it can take 24-48 hours

to process.

To get your FSA ID go to: https://fsaid.ed.gov

Apply for admission and financial aid simultaneously

at every college and university which you are thinking

of attending. Don't wait to receive admission

notification to apply for financial aid. Financial aid is

awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis at many

colleges.

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Glossary

ACT: The abbreviation of American College Tests.

This college entrance test has four sub-tests in English,

mathematics, social studies, and natural sciences. The

ACT is accepted by some colleges in lieu of SATs.

AP: The abbreviation for Advanced Placement

courses or tests, which offer the student an opportunity

to gain college credit or to be excused from routine

freshman courses. The AP tests are administered

through the CEEB in the spring, rated on a scale of 1

to 5, with 3 a passing score. The college decides

whether or not it will grant credit or advanced

placement for AP work done in high school. Testing

is supervised on the EUHS campus.

Candidate Notification Date: The date colleges

notify students of acceptance or rejection (April 15 is

most commonly used by selective colleges).

Catalogue: A complete book of all courses,

curriculum, degrees offered, and other programs

available at a particular campus.

CEEB: Abbreviation for College Entrance

Examination Board which creates and supervises the

administration of the SATs, AP exams, and CLEP

exams.

Class Rank: How a student's academic performance,

as determined by the grade point average, compares to

other members of his/her graduating class.

Common Application Forms: A form devised and

accepted by approximately 100 colleges to make

things easier for students whereby they can utilize the

same application form at each of the participating

colleges.

Community College: Two year colleges, usually

funded by local and state funds, which provide

vocational training programs as well as college

transfer programs.

CSU: California State University system consisting

of 23 college campuses such as Fresno State.

Curriculum: A set of courses offered by an

educational institution.

Deferred Entrance: Accepted student delays

entering college, in order to study, travel or work.

Early Action: An admission plan whereby a student

can submit an application by November and receive a

decision by mid-December. The student is not limited

to only one Early Action application nor is he/she

required to enroll if accepted. An Early Action

candidate who has not been accepted can be

considered with the regular-decision applicant pool.

Students accepted under Early Action usually are not

required to notify the college of their enrollment

intentions until May 1.

Early Decision: A program whereby a student can

apply to a first-choice college early in the fall of the

senior year and receive a decision by mid-December.

Upon making an Early Decision application, the

student agrees to enroll if accepted and, depending on

the college, to make no other applications until

receiving that decision or to withdraw other

applications immediately if admitted. Students not

admitted under Early Decision are reconsidered with

the regular-decision applicants. Applications to other

colleges can still be processed in time to meet

application deadlines.

Educational Opportunity Program (EOP): A

special admissions program which offers counseling,

tutoring, and educational assistance for low-income

and educationally disadvantaged students. The

program is available at all public institutions in

California. Special application to it must be made by

the candidate.

Eligibility Index: A rating scale combining SAT or

ACT test results and GPA. This index simply

indicates eligibility for application to UC and CSU

schools, not admission.

ETS: Educational Testing Service. This is the

organization, based in Princeton, New Jersey, that the

College Board utilized to write, administer, and score

its tests.

FAF: Financial Aid Form is used by most out-of-state

colleges to assess the applicant's financial needs. Most

institutions will accept the FAFSA in lieu of the FAF,

since the forms are identical in content.

FAFSA: Financial Aid Form for Student Aid, the

basic application form for California residents to apply

for financial aid from their college, the state of

California, and a number of other scholarship

programs. There are two versions - one by CSS and

one by ACT. Both are valid and acceptable.

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GPA: Grade Point Average, explained in detail in

appendix.

High School Code: Used by ETS to identify each

school. Exeter Union High School Code is 050905.

Humanities: Courses concerned with thought and

human relations, philosophy, literature, classical

languages, and the fine arts.

Impacted Program or Major: An overcrowded

program, major, or campus where there are many more

applications than available spaces.

Ivy League/Little Ivies: Although the term "Ivy

League" is often used to designate any eastern college

with a strong reputation and a highly competitive

situation, strictly speaking, the Ivy League colleges

are: Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard,

University of Pennsylvania, Princeton, and Yale. The

so-called "Little Ivies" are: Amherst, Bowdoin,

Hamilton, Haverford, Middlebury, Swarthmore,

Trinity, Tufts, Wesleyan, and Williams.

Liberal Arts: The liberal arts (or general) college is

the core of every university, offering courses in the

humanities. The liberal arts college offers a four-year

course of study, leading to the B.S. or B.A. degree.

Such a course of study usually does not prepare for a

specific occupation, though it is often a prerequisite of

graduate study.

NMSQT: National Merit Scholarship Qualifying

Test. The PSAT taken in the junior year is the

preliminary screening device for the National Merit

Scholarship Corporation which administers a number

of college scholarship programs.

Placement Test: An exam given by a

college/university to determine the level of ability the

student has reached in a subject area. Results of the

exam guide the school as to the course open to the

student. Example: to be eligible for Freshman English

(English 1A), students must pass the subject A exam

for the University of California.

PSAT: Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test

(combined with the NMSQT, see above) -- a test of

scholastic aptitude administered to high sophomores

and juniors. It is a practice test prior to the SAT and

gives students an indication of how they might

perform on the SAT.

Rolling Admissions: A system of admission decision

notification whereby a college informs the applicant of

his/her status within a short time (usually two to four

weeks) after the application is complete.

SAT I: Scholastic Aptitude Test. A three-hour

aptitude test of verbal and mathematical divisions of

the SAT are scored on a scale of 200-800, each exam.

SAT Subject Test: The achievement tests given by

the College Entrance Examination Board (College

Board) to measure achievement in a particular subject.

Fifteen one-hour achievement tests are offered, scored

on a scale of 200 to 800. It is advisable to take an

achievement test while studying or immediately upon

completing study of that subject.

Transcript: A record of academic grades issued by

the school registrar. An informal copy may be secured

upon request from the registrar. Official transcripts

must be transferred from school to school.

UC: University of California system, consisting of

nine campuses and offering advanced degrees.

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E.U.H.S. COURSES TO MEET U.C./CSU REQUIREMENTS A-G APPROVED COURSES

EUHS Courses that meet requirements for University of California and California State University:

a. History/Social Science 20 Credits World History, World History Adv, United States History, AP

US History, American Government (sem), AP American

Government (sem)

b. English 40 Credits English 9-11, English 9-10 Adv, English 12 ERWC, Intro Acad Read/Wri

(ENG 251)~, AP English Lang Comp 11, AP English Lit 12, College

R/Comp 1 (ENG 001)~, College R/Comp 2 (ENG 002)~

c. Mathematics 30 Credits Integrated Math I*, Integrated Math I Adv, Integrated Math I A/B,

Integrated Math II, Integrated Math II Adv, Integrated Math II A/B,

Integrated Math III, Math Analysis, Statistical Reasoning/Sports, AP

Calculus, AP Statistics, Agriculture Math

d. Laboratory Science 20 Credits Biology, Biology Adv, AP Biology, Chemistry, AP Chemistry, Physics, AP

Physics, Physiology, Sustainable Ag: Bio. Approach, Agriculture & Soil

Chemistry, Zoology/Botany, Animal Science I (pend)

e. Language Other than 20 Credits Spanish I*, II, III, & IV, Spanish II (SS)

English

f. Visual & Performing Arts 10 Credits Intro to Photo/Video*, Art I*, Adv Art, 3D Art I, AP Studio Art: 2D, AP

Studio Art: Drawing, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, Choral Studies I*

& II, Guitar I, Art & Hist of Floral Design, Art & Hist of Floral Design

1&2 (OH 111) ~

g. College Prep Electives 10 Credits Economics (sem), History in Film, Math 11, Psychology, General

Psychology (PSY 001)~, Social Psychology (PSY 005)~, Animal Science

(AS 1)~, Intro Ag Bus. (AGBS 9)~, Physical Science, Greenhouse Mgt,

Animal Handling, Web Design, Digital Literacy, Ag Mech I, Small

Ruminant Prod (AS 3)~, Computer Apps in Ag (AGBS 1)~, Adv. Media &

Broadcasting I, Adv. Media & Broadcasting II (pend), Ag Communication

& Leadersh (pend), Ag Mech II (pend), Public Speaking & Debate (pend)

TOTAL 150 Credits

Please Note: Only the above underlined courses will be assigned extra honors credit: (A=5, B=4, C=3). This is determined by the UC Articulation System.

Because the U.C. system is so competitive, it is recommended that students have additional years in each of the above subjects. www.csumentor.edu www.universityofcalifornia.edu For more information on state college systems.

A grade of D or lower in any subject is considered not admissible by both UC and CSU University systems. The course must be taken over again with a grade of C or higher in order to qualify for the entrance requirements.

(~) Signifies the course is a Dual Enrollment Course articulated through a community college or university.

*All courses listed in a-f except those with an asterisk (*) fulfill the elective (g) requirement.

Recommended Sequence for College Prep Courses: 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

English 9 or English 9 Adv Integrated Math I or IM1 Adv PE I/Health Lab Science Spanish I Elective

English 10 or English 10 Adv World Hist. or World Hist. Adv Integrated Math II or IMII Adv Lab Science Spanish II PE if required or Elective

English 11 or AP Eng Lang (11th) U.S. History or AP US History Int. Math III or Math Analysis Lab Science Spanish III Elective

English 12 or English Lit (12th) Am. Govt/Econ or AP Am. Govt AP Statistics or AP Calculus Lab Science Fine Art Elective

Career Technical Education (CTE) provides students of all ages with the academic and technical skills, knowledge and training necessary to succeed in future careers. CTE will also engage every student in high-quality, rigorous, and relevant educational pathway and programs, developed in

partnership with business and industry, promoting creativity, innovation, leadership, and community service. For more information visit

www.acteonline.org and http://www.careertech.org. The purpose of this information is to guide students and parents to choose appropriate courses during the registration process. For further information on college entrance requirements, please contact Mrs. Reyna at extension 1222.

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University Websites

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITIES

Bakersfield: www.csub.edu

California Maritime Academy: www.csum.edu

Channel Islands: www.csuci.edu

Chico: www.csuchico.edu

Dominguez Hills: www.csudh.edu

East Bay: www.csueastbay.edu

Fresno: www.csufresno.edu

Fullerton: www.fullerton.edu

Humboldt: www.humboldt.edu

Long Beach: www.csulb.edu

Los Angeles: www.calstatela.edu

Monterey Bay: www.csumb.edu

Northridge: www.csun.edu

California State Polytechnic

University, Pomona: www.csupomona.edu

Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo: www.calpoly.edu

Sacramento: www.csus.edu

San Bernardino: www.csusb.edu

San Diego: www.sdsu.edu

San Francisco: www.sfsu.edu

San Jose: www.sjsu.edu

San Marcos: www.csusm.edu

Sonoma: www.sonoma.edu

Stanislaus: www.csustan.edu

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

University of California, Berkeley: www.berkeley.edu

University of California, Davis: www.ucdavis.edu

University of California, Irvine: www.uci.edu

University of California, Los Angeles: www.ucla.edu

University of California, Merced: www.ucmerced.edu

University of California, Riverside: www.ucr.edu

University of California, San Diego: www.ucsd.edu

University of California, San Francisco: www.ucsf.edu

University of California, Santa Barbara:

www.ucsb.edu

University of California, Santa Cruz: www.ucsc.edu

CALIFORNIA PRIVATE COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES

Alliant International University, San Diego: www.alliant.edu

American Academy of Dramatic Arts West, Hollywood: www.aada.org

Art Center College of Design, Pasadena: www.artcenter.edu

Azusa Pacific University, Azusa: www.apu.edu

Biola University, La Mirada: www.biola.edu

California Baptist University, Riverside: www.calbaptist.edu

California College of Arts & Crafts, San Francisco: www.ccac-art.edu

California Institute of Technology, Pasadena: www.admissions.caltech.edu

California Institute of the Arts, Valencia: www.calarts.edu

California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks: www.clunet.edu

Chapman University, orange: www.chapman.edu

Christian Heritage College: www.christianheritage.edu

Claremeont McKenna College, Claremont: www.claremontmckenna.edu

Cogswell Polytechnical College, Sunnyvale: www.cogswell.edu

Concordia University, Irvine: www.cui.edu

DeVry University: www.devry.edu

Domincan University of California, San Rafael: www.dominican.edu

Fresno Pacific University, Fresno: www.fresno.edu

Golden Gate University, San Francisco: www.ggu.edu

Harvey Mudd College, Claremont: www.hmc.edu

Holy Names College, Oakland: www.hnc.edu

Hope International College, Fullerton: www.pacificc.edu – www.hiu.edu

Humphreys College University, Fullerton: www.humphreys.edu

John F. Kennedy University, Orinda: www.jfku.edu

La Sierra University, Riverside: www.lasierra.edu

Loma Linda University, Loma Linda: www.llu.edu

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Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles: www.lmu.edu

Marymount Collage, Rancho Palos Verdes: www.marymountpv.edu

The Master’s Collage, Santa Clarita: www.masters.edu

Menlo College, Atherton: www.menlo.edu

Mills College, Oakland: www.mills.edu

Mount St. Mary’s College, Los Angeles: www.msmc.la.edu

National University, La Jolla: www.nu.edu

New College of California: www.newcollege.edu

Notre Dame de Namur University, Belmont: www.ndnu.edu

Occidental College: www.oxy.edu

Otis College of Art and Design: www.otisart.edu

Pacific Oaks College, Pasadena: www.pacificoaks.edu

Pacific Union College, Angwin: www.ppuc.edu

Patten College, Oakland: www.patten.edu

Pepperdine University, Malibu: www.pepperdine.edu

Pitzer College, Claremont: www.pitzer.edu

Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego: www.ptloma.edu

Pomona College, Claremont: www.pomona.edu

Saint Mary’s College of California, Moraga: www.stmarys-ca.edu

Samuel Merritt College, Oakland: www.samuelmerritt.edu

San Francisco Art Institute, San Francisco: www.sfai.edu

San Francisco, Conservatory of Music, San Francisco: www.sfcm.edu

Santa Clara University, Santa Clara: www.scu.edu

Scripps Collage, Claremont: www.scrippscollege.edu

Simpson College, Redding: www.simpsonca.edu

Stanford University, Stanford: www.stanford.edu

Thomas Aquinas College, Santa Paula; www.thomasaquinas.edu

University of Judaism, Bel Air: www.ej.edu

University of La Verne, La Verne: www.ulv.edu

University of Redlands, Redlands: www.redlands.edu

University of San Diego, San Diego: www.sandiego.edu

University of San Francisco, San Francisco: www.usfca.edu

University of the Pacific, Stockton: www.ucp.edu

University of Southern California, Los Angeles: www.usc.edu/admission

University of West Los Angeles, Inglewood: www.uwla.edu

Vanguard University of Southern California, Costa Mesa: www.vanguard.edu

Westmont College, Santa Barbara: www.westmont.edu

Whittier College: www.whittier.edu

Woodbury University: www.woodbury.edu

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FACULTY ALUMNI LIST

The following list indicates colleges and universities attended by our faculty and staff. You are encouraged to discuss any

school you are interested in with any of its local representatives!

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY

Bakersfield

Guadalupe Valdovinos

Sheldon Logan

Vincent Velasquez

Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

Denise Akin

Dan Crookham

Christen Crookshanks

Michael Jones

Kim McCurdy

Kevy Mendes

Michelle Khal

Fresno

Richard Blackburn

Kathy Brooks

Carol Holman

Justine Hutcheson

Michelle Chapman

Kathleen Lagrutta

Shelly Lyons

Shanna McDonald

Ken Stovall

Heidi Carmen

Guadalupe Valdovinos

Adrienne Poochigian

Andrew Montes

Kaitlyn Mello

Lacey Mello

Angela Leon

Fullerton

Theresa Rodriguez

Humboldt

Darin Lasky

Long Beach

Donna Good

Sacramento

Jason Welch

San Bernardino

Peggy Berner

San Diego

Kirk Clague

Jamie Tilschner

Stanislaus

Luis Venegas

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

Berkeley

Kathy Hanson

Stan Linman

Davis

Patrick Hendricks

Kathleen Lagrutta

San Diego

Kirk Clague

PRIVATE COLLEGES

Azusa Pacific University

Peggy Berner

Biola University

Theresa Rodriguez

Brandman

Adrienne Poochigian

Lacey Mello

Chapman University

Christen Crookshanks

Melissa Reyna

Jason Welch

Fresno Pacific University

Kari Bejar

Richard Blackburn

Justine Hutcheson

Michelle Chapman

Stan Linman

Shanna McDonald

Luis Muro

Melissa Reyna

Andrea Venegas

Danielle Beeth

Stephani Sapien

Jamie Tilschner

Stephanie Hernandez

LaVerne University

Keirsten Lamb

National University

Michael Jones

Susanna Smith

Luis Venegas

Andrea Venegas

Vincent Velasquez

University of the Pacific

Thanwa Hein

University of Phoenix

Thanwa Hein

Vanguard University

Susanna Smith

Point Loma Nazarene University

Danielle Beeth

OUT OF STATE COLLEGES

Augustana College

Jim Mierendorf

Central Michigan University

Richard Blackburn

Oklahoma State University, Stillwater

Kevy Mendes

Seattle Pacific University

Donna Good

University of Alaska

Peggy Berner

University of Nebraska

Jim Mierendorf

University of Washington

Stan Linman

Jamie Tilschner

COMMUNITY COLLEGES (JC’S)

Bakersfield College

Donna Good

College of the Sequoias

Kathleen Brooks

Justine Hutcheson

Michael Jones

Michelle Chapman

Shelly Lyons

Luis Muro

Margie Reed

Melissa Reyna

Ken Stovall

Luis Venegas

Stephani Sapien

Heritage College

Jamie Tilschner

Kings River Community College

Jason Welch

Mesa College, San Diego

Kirk Clague

Porterville College

Vincent Velasquez

Reedley College

Kaitlyn Mello

Westhills College

Angela Leon

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