Junior College and Career Readiness Tips for Class of 2024
Empower yourself for college and career success with these essential tips for juniors at East Union High School. Discover how to excel in classes, choose challenging courses, communicate effectively, explore career interests, and prepare for life after high school. Get insights on high school graduation requirements and A-G guidelines for UC/CSU admission. Start planning your future today!
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Junior College and Career Readiness Presentation East Union High School Class of 2024
Counseling Department Counseling Department Angeleena Sim Susan Taiariol A Gom Gon O asim@musd.net asim@musd.net staiariol@musd.net staiariol@musd.net Jessica Munoz Juan Gonzalez AVID, CARE, EL, Foster, Migrant P Z jjgonzalez@musd.net jjgonzalez@musd.net jmunoz@musd.net jmunoz@musd.net
COMMUNICATION COMMUNICATION East Union Website Student/Parent Email Parent Connect Parent Connect Counseling Counseling
What should juniors be doing?
Do your best in EVERY class!
Choose senior year classes that will appropriately challenge you.
Have good communication with your teachers!
Explore career interests
Talk about post high school aspirations.
High School Graduation & A-G Requirements
High School Graduation Entrance Requirements to UC/CSU UC : admission.universityofcalifornia.edu CSU : www2.calstate.edu Total Credits to graduation: 275 4 years English (40 credits) 4 years English 2 years Laboratory Science (UC/CSU campuses that are highly competitive recommend 3 years) 3 years Math Algebra I Geometry Algebra II (UC/CSU campuses that are highly competitive recommend 4 years) 1 year Life Science (10 credits) 1 year Physical Science (10 credits) 3 years Math (30 credits) Algebra 1 (required) 1 semester Health (5 credits) 1 year World History (10 credits) 1 year U.S. History (10 credits) 1 year Government/Economics (10 credits) 2 years History/Social Science 1 year Visual Performing Arts AND 2 years World Languages (UC/CSU campuses that are highly competitive recommend 3- 4 years) 1 year Fine Arts or World Lang. (10 credits) 1 year College Prep Elective (One additional year from the following areas: lab science, English, advanced mathematics, history, advanced visual performing arts, and foreign language) 2 years Physical Education (20 credits) Electives to total 120
TRANSCRIPTS TRANSCRIPTS Understand how to interpret your transcript Keep a current transcript on file Make sure you are meeting all graduation & A-G requirements Have a remediation plan for Ds or Fs in any graduation or A-G class
FAST FORWARD: What comes after high school?
4 year College or University 2 year Community College Post high Post high school school options options Trade or Technical School Military Workforce
Explore!! Image result for california career zone Image result for california colleges interest profiler
Start at the top Start at the top Career Major or Specialty Education or Training
College Search: Creating a Potential List Creating a Potential List Use information from career searches to find schools associated with career interests: Make a list of career interests 1 2 Top Questions to Guide you to the Perfect College. Read up on Top Create a list of potential colleges, universities, or trade schools Top Questions to Guide you to the Perfect College. Questions to Guide you to the Perfect College. 3 Top Questions to Guide you to the Perfect College. Top Questions to Guide you to the Perfect College.
College List College List College List: College List: Make a List of 3 Make a List of 3- -5 Schools 3 3- -5 5 Schools Schools 5 Schools 1. Dream School 2. Good Chance 3. Sure Bet 4. Community College
Have the money talk
All families will fill out the FAFSA or CADAA senior year
Scholarship Resources Scholarship Resources StudentScholarships.org StudentScholarships.org Raise.Me Raise.Me FastWeb FastWeb East Union Scholarship Page East Union Scholarship Page
College Testing & Applications
Should I take the Should I take the SAT or ACT? SAT or ACT?
YES!!! YES!!!
SAT & ACT SAT & ACT CAN BE USED FOR MATH AND ENGLISH PLACEMENT CAN BE USED AS A SCHOLARSHIP QUALIFIER
SAT & ACT SAT & ACT The SAT | College Board THE SAT | COLLEGE BOARD The ACT - Solutions for College and Career Readiness | ACT THE ACT - SOLUTIONS FOR COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS | ACT The ACT - Solutions for College and Career Readiness | ACT The SAT | College Board
When to Test? When to Test? Spring of junior year & Summer or fall of senior year
Test Prep Test Prep SAT: Khan Academy ACT: ACT.org
SAT/ACT SAT/ACT Fee Waivers Fee Waivers Available for students who have qualified for free or reduced lunch. Check with your counselor.
Community Colleges Community Colleges Application time is late fall through the spring Colleges (cccapply.org) Must be 18 or have a high school diploma to enroll Some community colleges have residence halls!! TAG: Transfer Agreement Guarantee
California State Universities California State Universities Submission period is October 1st- November 30th Cal State Apply | CSU $70 per campus Fee waiver eligibility is built into application Must satisfy A-G requirements Minimum GPA to apply: 2.0
University of California University of California Submission period is October 1st November 30th Applications are open to work on around August Admissions | University of California $70 per campus Fee waiver eligibility is built into application Must satisfy A-G requirements Minimum GPA to apply: 3.0 Answer 4 out of 8 personal insight questions
Private or Independent Colleges Private or Independent Colleges and Universities and Out of State Schools and Universities and Out of State Schools Application deadlines and fees vary by school Many schools use The Common Application A-G Coursework required Personal statement or essay questions Letters of recommendation Western Undergraduate Exchange **Invite your recommenders ASAP!**
Sports in Sports in College? College? Register with NAIA Eligibility Center or NCAA Eligibility Center
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