Life After High School

What should I be doing this year to plan for next year?

1st Priority: Graduation

• Meet with Counselor regarding graduation

“Senior Conference”

• Review transcript

• Check CaHSEE test scores

• Verify credits

• Review A-G requirements

• Your chance to let us know your plans!!!!!!

What if I need to Make Up a Class?

• Nova Net/Night School : Computer remediation class

• Availability limited • Location: District Office (Louise Avenue) • Transportation required M/W 4-6 PM and 6:15-8:15 PM or T/TH 4-6 PM and 6:15-8:15 PM

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Military Choice #1

• Recommend:

Meet with recruiters…….discuss job opportunities available

Army National Guard

Navy Air Force

Marines Coast Guard

Take the ASVAB test……score determines which jobs you are eligible for………

Military: The ASVAB Test

• Weston Ranch High School:

October 7th 7:45 AM Library

Sign up in the counseling office……………………

……….with Maria!!!!

Choice #2: Trade Schools

• Example Trade Schools: Wyotech and UTI Heald College ITT tech Carrington College DeVry’s College Kaplan College San Joaquin Valley College Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising Cosmetology Schools

Trade School +’s and –’s

Good

• Fast

• Smaller classes

• Hands on training

• More access to programs

• Take required classes only

Bad

• Expensive

• May be non-transferable classes….. If you decide to further your education

Important: Check with the certificate programs offered at the Community Colleges….they often have similar programs for a lot less money…………….

Example:

Wyotech/UTI Automotive

• 1 -1 1/2 years

• $16,000

Delta College Automotive

• 2-3 years

• $2,000-$3,000

Explore both options…………….then make a choice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Choice #3: Community College Certificate(Trade School)

Certificate programs are trade school programs………… Completion of the program earns the certificate of completion (like a diploma) Advantage: Proof of skills when applying for jobs……….. Over 100+ certificate programs available at MJC and Delta

Certificate Programs

• Examples: Just a Sample…................................................. • Law Enforcement Carpentry Electronics/electrician • Agriculture Diesel technology Fire Science • Automotive Landscape Mgmt. Refrigeration • Welding Bookkeeping Bank teller • Computers Real Estate Culinary Arts • Interior design Nursing X-ray technician • Substance abuse counselor

Salaries from $10/hr to $100,000+ per year……….. Programs anywhere from 1-3 years to complete

Choice #4: Community College Transfer

• No SAT or ACT Test Required

• Community Colleges require their own placement test ----------English -----------Math • Apply in April or May

• Costs: $36 per unit……..$540 tuition per semester full time $1,700 in books per year $2,240 per year

Our Local Community College: Delta College

#1= Apply in sometime starting April

#2= Take a placement test (Math and English)

#3= Attend Orientation class (select classes)

#4= Receive registration date to enroll in classes

Hot Tip for Community Colleges

It’s challenging to get all the classes you need to transfer in 2 years………

Apply to both Delta and Modesto Junior College, twice the chance to get needed classes

Choice #5: Colleges and Universities

• 3 Different types; #1= CSU (Calif. State Univ.) Ex: Sacramento State

Req: (1)A-G classes Stanislaus State

(2) SAT-ACT Test East Bay

#2= UC (Univ. of Calif.) Ex: UC Davis

Req: (1) A-G Classes, AP/Honors

(2) SAT/ACT/Subject Tests

#3= Private Ex: UOP, USC, Art Institute

Req: Check online regarding admission requirements

Colleges: A-G Requirements

• Required Classes for admissions:

A. History/S. Studies 2 years

B. English 4 years

C. Math 3 years (Alg.2)

D. Lab Science 2 years (Bio/Chem)

E. Foreign Language 2 years

F. Visual/Performing Art 1 year

Key: No grade lower than a C-

College Tests

• I want to go to a CSU

----------SAT test or ACT test

• I want to go to a UC

---------SAT test + ACT test w/writing

---------SAT Subject tests no longer required

SAT vs ACT • Which is better for me?

SAT Test Math and Eng Reasoning Test Think about the answers

ACT Test Math, Eng, Social Studies, and Science Less Math based More recall of information learned in high school

ACT

• Test Dates Registration Deadline

• December 10th November 4th

• Cost: $34 w/o writing

$49.50 w/ writing

SAT Reasoning & SAT II Subject

Test Date Registration Deadline

• November 5th October 7th

• December 3th November 8th

• Cost: $49 SAT Reasoning

$44-53 SAT Subject

Fee Waivers

• Testing fee waivers are available to qualified seniors. The College Board and ACT set standards for availability.

• Fee waivers for college applications are also available to qualified seniors when completing your college application online. Most colleges have their fee waiver built into their application when applying online.

College tests Continued……

• Tests must be completed by December…….

• Remaining tests dates: Handout

• Important: -----College will use the higher of the test scores

-----Good strategy: take both………..!!!!!

-----Review test prep booklets to prepare for test

-----Check out test review booklets from the library too!

College Applications

• CSU System -----Start applying Oct. 1…..until Nov.30th -----csumentor.com….click on “apply online” -----$55 per campus…………to apply (fee waivers) • UC System -----Submit Nov.1…..until Nov.30th -----Application opens Oct. 1st -----$70 per campus…………to apply (fee waivers)

College Preview Days

• Excellent way of exploring a campus!!!!!!!

• They’re like an open house:

Campus tours: CSU/UC/Private colleges too!

Tours of the residence halls

Financial aid workshops

Admissions workshops (applying)

Clubs, sports, campus activities

Counseling center has the dates…….and they’re free!!!!!!!!

College Visitation • Try to visit the college you are planning to

attend or do an online tour.

• Many campuses have preview days-

– CSU East Bay October 29th

– CSU Sacramento October 1st

– CSU Stanislaus October 15th

– UC Davis October 15th

– UC Merced October 15th

• http://www.campustours.com/

• www.collegeweeklive.com

NCAA

• In order to play Division 1 or 2 Collegiate Athletics, you MUST be cleared through the NCAA Clearinghouse.

• This includes 16 required courses and the SAT or ACT.

• www.ncaaclearinghouse.org

• www.ncaa.org

2nd Priority: $$$$$$$$

• How do I pay for what I want to do?

Estimated College Costs 2011-2012 Community

College

CSU UC Private/

Independent

Fees and Tuition $802-$1,084

($36 per unit)

$5,701-$6,920 $13,070-$14,832 $2,7231-$5,6691

Books and

Supplies

$1,746 $1,746 $1,746 $1,746

Room and Board $3,550-$11, 556 $7,872-$12,414

On Campus

$11,619-$14,990

On Campus

$8,568-$15,800

On Campus

Transportation $1,364 $1,364 $1,364 $1,364

Personal Expenses $3,288 $3,288

$3288

$3,288

TOTAL $10,750-$19,038 $19,971-$25,732 $31,087-$36,220 $42,197-$78,889

FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Grants Loans

Work Study

Scholarships $$$$$$

• Start searching for scholarships online

• Sign up for Scholarship emails—counseling office.

• Do Not consider yourself ineligible for scholarships because you’re not going to a 4 - year college or think your family income is too high/low or your GPA is too high/low

• Some scholarships are earmarked for Community College / Trade / or Technical Schools

• Some are based strictly on merit or need

• Some for lower / higher GPA’s

Scholarships $$$$$$

Go online

• www.fastweb.com

• www.meritaid.com

• www.scholarships.com

• www.collegeboard.com

• www.finaid.org/scholarships

• www.HispanicFund.org

$cholarship $cams

• Beware of letters that say:

– This scholarship is guaranteed or your money back

– You can’t get this information anywhere else

– May I have your credit card number to hold this scholarship? This scholarship will cost you some money

– Or … You’re a finalist in a contest (that you never entered)

Important: Have a back up Plan!!!

• Perfect back up plan: Apply to the Community College -----free to apply -----if your other plans don’t work out……..you have something to fall back on! -----Community Colleges offer job training…or you can transfer to the college/university, or go in the ,military, etc.

Important Dates

• UC Presentation at WRHS ??

• ASVAB test October 7th

• CSU Presentations – Stanislaus State October 4th

– Sacramento State September 30th

• FAFSA Presentation December

• FAFSA Workshop TBA: January?

• Senior Awards Night May 2012

• More TBD: Monitor e-mail and website

Quick Summary!

• Military?--take ASVAB test, meet w/recruiter • Community College- Jan/financial aid, April/apply • 4 year College---take SAT test before Dec. ---Apply Oct/Nov. ---Jan. /financial aid • Independent colleges and trade schools ---Check online for admission information ---Compare to Community College

Certificate programs ($)

Quick Summary

$ FAFSA $

Single most important financial aid opportunity

Apply in January

Websites

csumentor.com

Websites

Questions?????