CALSOAP Presents Managing Your Senior Year Making it

CAL-SOAP Presents… Managing Your Senior Year Making it through the last stretch www. sandiegocalsoap. com 858. 569. 1866

Avoiding Senioritis A-G Requirements What We Will Cover Today Tests & Deadlines Financial Aid Registration Deadlines Application workshops

Tips for avoiding senioritis Completing senior year at Maintaining a good GPA the top of your game! A campus can rescind your admission if your senior GPA falls dramatically. Have good study skills and time management Keep your goals in mind

Study Skills 1. Be organized 4. Take quality notes 2. Do the hardest subjects first 3. Form study groups 5. Ask Questions and get help when you need it

Tips to maintain and increase your GPA Ask your high school about tutoring services. It’s never too late Try not to take allelectives courses. Mix it up! Take honors, AP, and community college courses in addition to fun electives. Work with your teachers at lunch or afterschoolespecially if struggling.

Time Management Tips Create a time management chart Use it and stick to it Keep a calendar and plan ahead Make reminders of important dates/deadlines

A-G University Entrance Requirements 2 yrs: History and Social Science 4 yrs: English 3 yrs: (4 yrs. rec. for both) Mathematics (algebra, geometry, and algebra II) 2 yrs: (3 yrs. rec. for UC) Laboratory Science (1 year of biological science and 1 year of physical science) 2 yrs: (3 yrs. rec. for UC) Foreign language (both years must be in the same language) 1 yr: Visual and performing arts: art, dance, theatre/ drama, or music 1 yr: Elective chosen from the subject areas listed above or other college preparatory course (2 semesters or 1 year-long course)

Testing: CAHSEE Testing Dates: October 2 nd, 3 rd 2012 February 5 th, 6 th 2013 Must pass CAHSEE to obtain a high school diploma All high schools are required to offer CAHSEE tutoring. Ask about it ASAP!

Required College Admission Tests ACT: SAT Reasoning Test: General reasoning exam with 5 sections: English, Math, Reading, Science, and Writing Deadline to take SAT for: UC : Oct 4 th 2012 CSU: Nov. 1 st 2012 Deadline to take ACT for: UC: Already Passed CSU: Nov 2 nd 2012 For more information visit www. collegeboard. com or check with the counselor For more information visit www. actstudent. org General exam with 3 sections: Critical Reading, Math, and Writing

Go to CALSOAP College Fair on Oct. 24 th College Search Go to collegeboard. com to research U. S campuses College Profiles: Learn more about the college you want to attend College Match Maker: Discover multiple college options based on your criteria of your choosing

Apply for College Deadlines vary! Make a list of your application due dates: UC: CSU: Nov Oct 1 st- 30 th 2012 Private/ Out of state Community College Varies upon school Dates vary (usually in January)

Financial Aid FAFSA application: AB-540 Students: Dream Act Application Foster Youth Veterans’ Dependents Scholarships www. fafsa. ed. gov www. pin. ed. gov www. caldream. org www. chafee. csac. ca. gov www. cacvso. org www. fastweb. com

The “Finals” Stretch Apply to College Maintain good GPA Review your transcript, course load, graduation with your counselor Maintain good GPA January. March: Apply for FAFSA Maintain good GPA Create a college appropriate email account. Check your email! Maintain good GPA April-June: Follow Up with college acceptance, financial aid, and scholarships. Maintain good GPA

Steps Needed for the College Process: Nov. 10, 2012 ( Lincoln HS) Sign up to meet with your Cal. Soap CPA Cal-Soap College Application Workshop Cal-Soap Financial Aid Workshops 9 am-1 pm Dates: Jan. 26, 2013 (Lincoln HS) Feb. 2, 2013 (Hoover HS) Feb. 26, 2013 (Madison HS) 9 am-1 pm

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