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OLYMPIAN HIGH SCHOOL’S MISSION
Every graduate of Olympian High will qualify and be academically ready for
success in a 4 year college or university
COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
A – Carc Julie HitchcockCard – Espa Araceli LoyaEspi- Hoo Sara HuertaHop – Martinez Lilie BarronMarty – Pip Michelle Medina Pir - Shaw Sarah Delos ReyesShe – Z Grace Foust
8 Semesters ENGLISH
8 Semesters SOCIAL STUDIES
1 Semester HEALTH
6 Semesters MATH
2 Semesters BIOLOGY
2 Semesters CHEMISTRY OR PHYSICS
4 Semesters PHYSICAL EDUCATION
2 Semesters FINE ARTS
4 Semesters FOREIGN LANGUAGE
7 ELECTIVE SEMESTERS
= 44 credits
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED)
Pass Algebra
Community Service Hours (30 Hours) Check the Community Service Board in the Counseling Center for ideas. Verification forms are available in the Counseling Center.
GRADUATION WITH HONORS* C S F I S A N A C A D E M I C O R G A N I Z A T I O N ( O H S C H A P T E R )
California Scholarship Federation (CSF)
Seniors must have four semesters to qualify for Life Membership (includes second semester grades).
Students wear a distinctive, gold-colored stole and lead the student body at graduation.
* T H E H O N O R S D I P L O M A I S A D I S T R I C T R E C O G N I T I O N
Honors Diploma (Diploma
Seal)
Earn an A or B in at least 17 semester courses at the Accelerated, Honors, or Advanced Placement level; two must be earned in the first semester of senior year.
Minimum 3.0 overall scholarship and citizenship GPA
WHY ATTEND COLLEGE?
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Education Pays
Translates into a little over $20,000 per year
Around $80,000 per year
$$$$College Graduates will earn, on
average,
TWICE the money that high school graduates will earn in their lifetime.
$2.67million vs $1.3 million
U.S. UNEMPLOYMENT RATES
3.9% College Graduates7.9% Two-Year A.A. Degrees8.1% High School Graduates13% High School Drop-Outs
LIFE EXPECTANCY
75: age high school graduates can expect to live to.
82: age people with some college education can expect to live to.
1. UC: 10 campuses• Top 12.5% of high school graduates
2. CSU: 23 campuses• Top 33% of high school graduates
3. Private Universities : • over 100 schools
4. Community Colleges:• over 100 schools• Open to high school graduates. Units can be
transferred to a 4 year university.
University of Californiawww.universityofcalifornia.edu
9 campuses in CATargets upper 12% of high school
students – • ELC Program: top 9% of high school
graduates guaranteed UC admission from high school
• Comprehensive Review of students
Minimum GPA is 3.0:• Non-selective campuses 3.3+• Selective campuses 3.95+
Applications are due senior year from
November 1-30.
UCSD Ranked as one of the top
universities in the country Approximately 20% of applicants are
admitted
Mean a-g GPA: 4.1
Mean SAT score: 1991
UCSD CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION GPA
A-G classes, honors & AP, rigor, senior year course load, transferable college classes
SAT or ACT scores Personal Qualities – leadership,
concern for others, perseverance Accomplishments in the arts or
athletics Employment, community service Proven ability to overcome challenges
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY WWW.CSUMENTOR.EDU
23 campuses
Targets upper 33% of graduating high
school seniorsFormula Based Admission:
GPA & SAT/ACT Score
Minimum GPA is 2.5Enrollment crisis has made it a
more competitive environment – 3.0+
Applications are due senior year from
October 1st to November 30th
College Entrance Requirements
• There are 3 main academic admissions requirements:– Grade Point Average (GPA)– Scores on college admissions tests: SAT, ACT– Course Requirements (A-G Requirements)
A) Social Science: World Geography, World Cultures, US History, Government / Economics
2 years
B) English 9-12 (ELD 7/8 may apply) 4 years
C) Math: Algebra, Formal Geometry, Int. Algebra, Finite Math, Math Analysis, Calculus
3 years (4 yrs recommended)
D) Science: Biology, Chemistry, Physics2 years (3 recommended of Laboratory Science)
E) Foreign Language 2 years (3 yrs recommended)
F) Visual and Performing Arts 1 year
G) College-Prep Elective 1 year
COLLEGE ENTRANCE TESTS
SAT or ACT – no limit to number of times you can take
Subject tests can be taken after AP exams
Recommended for Juniors in the Spring (May, June)
Last date to take is December of senior year
Last date for SDSU is November
PSAT Practice SAT – PSAT, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER
14
Use collegeboard.org to access results & follow personal study plan
Score Goal for SDSU Compact requirement:50 on reading55 on math
Grade Point Average
Your grades at the end of 11th grade are the FINAL grades that will go onto your transcript that’s sent to colleges.
This Year is your LAST CHANCE to improve your GPA!!!
Compact for Success requires a 3.0 CSU GPA!
TRANSCRIPTS Official, legal document used for school
admission & employment Check for accuracy – Legal Name, Date of Birth, Guardians, Address, Social Security #, Etc.
Course History, Grades, Credits – Speak to former teachers or counselor about any discrepancies
Progress toward high school graduation and college admissions requirements, community service hours
Graduation & College Admission Requirements, Community Service Hours
How many service hours do I have left?
Am I on track to graduate next year???
Am I UC/CSU eligible?
To repeat a failed class for graduationTo repeat a D grade to remain college eligible To improve GPA for college admission
Programs Available: On Campus, after schoolAPEX On-line
SEE YOUR COUNSELOR FOR MORE INFORMATION
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