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West Valley High SchoolCollege Night
Counselors:Tamara Muizelaar (A – Downs)
Derrick Zimmerman (Drake - Lazaro)Griselda Covarrubias (Leal - Retiza)
Mark Pressley (Reyes - Z)
College Night Agenda Junior College
Questions? 4 Year University
Questions? Testing
Questions? Other Important Information
Questions?
The Junior College Option
What is your goal?
Degree (AA or AS), Certificate, or Transfer to University/College
For a Complete List of Programs Go To
www.msjc.edu/programs.htm
The Transfer OptionIf your goal is to transfer to a 4 year University/College it is essential that you work closely with your community college counselor as soon as you start the enrollment process.
Earning a Degree Earning a degree at M.S.J.C. does not
automatically allow you to transfer to a 4-year university/college.
IGETC or CSU Educational Plan Work with your counselor to be sure you
are enrolled in one of these plans. The IGETC is for those wishing to go to a
UC campus and…. The CSU Plan is for the California State
University system.
Listing of Courses in the IGETC or CSU Plans
Go to http://www.msjc.edu/ctc/transfer.htm Or pick up a copy of the courses currently
offered in the plans. Go to
www.msjc.edu/counseling/transferfaqs.htm For information regarding transferring.
4 Year College Admission
A-G
Requirements
and Other
Important
Information
A-G Requirements CSU and UC Campus
A – History 2 years
B – English 4 years
C – Math 3 years
D – Lab Science 2 years
E – Foreign Language 2 years
F – Visual/Performing Arts 1 year
G – College Prep Elective 1 yearMust pass with “C” or better in these classes
CSU College Application Go to CSU Mentor or UC web site
https://csumentor.edu/http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/
Apply online to one or all CSU or UC campuses CSUMentor is free to use The student will only pay the application fee charged
directly by the CSU or UC campus when an application for admission is submitted. ($55/App)
These Web sites are the preferred method of application for CSU and UC universities.
Admission RequirementsCSU:-SAT 1 or ACT Test Taken No later than December 2008
Private Schools:-May require essay/personal statement/interview-May require SAT, ACT, SAT II or a combination of all 3. -Check with each private school you are applying to for admissions
UC:-In addition to SAT I, students must take SAT II also known as the Subject
Test (can take 3 subject test at one time)-3.0 Minimum Grade Point Average-Personal Statement (2 prompts)
Testing PSAT 9th -11th Grade SAT or ACT 11th-12th Grade ASVAB 11th Grade
Steps to College
1. Take the SAT or ACT and SAT II
2. Turn in Cal Grant Application
3. Go to FASFA – Fill out 1st step (Pin)
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/index.htm
1. Fill out College Applications
2. Fill out Scholarships
3. Get accepted and celebrate!
Important Dates
UC Campuses and CSU Campuses: Apply By November 30th online.
Private Universities: Call each school individually to find out their
application deadline and any other important
admission information you may need to know.
Important Dates Continue November 30th, 2008 – The deadline to apply to MOST 4 year
colleges/ Universities. March 2, 2009- FAFSA deadline
FAFSA- Free Application for Federal Student AidEveryone who is planning to attend any type of college or trade school should fill out the FAFSA, regardless of your yearly income!
FAFSA Workshops- Parents and students get help filling out the FAFSA. Please plan to attend one of our workshops in January or February, here at West Valley. Dates of workshops will be posted on West Valley website in the near future and will also be in our student bulletin.
West Valley Counselors at951-765-1600
Tamara Muizelaar A – Downs Ext. 222 [email protected]
Derrick Zimmerman Drake – Lazaro Ext. 226 [email protected]
Griselda Covarubias Leal – Retiza Ext. 225 [email protected]
Mark Pressley Reyes - Z Ext. 224 [email protected]
THANK YOUWest Valley Counseling
Department