SGHS Sophomore
College Planning Night:
Class of 2019
Mr. Gabriel Bencomo, Mrs. Maria Alvarez, & Mr. Toby Hu
“The difference between the impossible and the possible
lies in a man’s determination” – Tommy Lasorda
Agenda
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Major Topics of Discussion
Striving for Academic Succes
Honors and AP Courses
Career Research
College Search Engine
NCAA and NAIA
Redesigned SAT v. ACT (and SAT II Subject Test)
Graduation Requirements
Additional Resources
Future Resources
Major Topics of Discussion
O Community College vs
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Four-Year Institutions
Private vs Public
Commuting vs Dorming
Consider: Weather,
distance, cost, setting,
etc.
Ds and Fs
Why does 10th grade
matter so much?
O Colleges primarily review 10th
and 11th grade when
determining a student’s GPA.
O This is the year you should be
researching careers and
figuring out the colleges we
want to apply/attend.
O Extracurricular activities!!
O Get the best possible grades
this year so that you can take
a rigorous schedule next year:
AP and Honors classes.
O Not just about the extra
grade point…
O Need to avoid or make up any
Ds and/or Fs.
YOU WANT TO GO TO
COLLEGE, BUT…….
Manage time
Organize your papers
Complete homework on time
Study for quizzes/tests
Take notes
Always write your homework in your planner
Review your work to catch careless errors
Go for help before or after School when needed (tutoring)
Keep your locker clean and organized
Listen with 100% attention
Behave in class
Get copies of class notes if you are absent
Teachers are willing to help you if you demonstrate the effort to
learn:
•Hand in assignments when they are due.
•Don’t be afraid to ask and ask again when you don’t
understand the first time.
•Teachers may assume you understand if you don’t
let them know otherwise.
AT HOME:
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Limit distractions: TV, music, instant messaging, cell phones, video games,
internet, YouTube, face book.
Engage in active studying: review the material using more than one method or
strategy, for example, when you study don’t just read your notes, use at least one
additional approach to help you better understand the material:
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Make flashcards to help you remember key definitions and concepts.
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Use a highlighter to emphasize key points in your notes.
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Have someone quiz you on the material.
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Quiz yourself by covering your notes.
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Make a study sheet or outline
I AM NOT DOING WELL,
NOW WHAT?!
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Try these suggestions at the first sign of trouble with your classes, schoolwork, homework or tests. You
are not the only student having trouble, and you are absolutely capable of succeeding!
Your teacher is always the best place to start:
Make an appointment to talk with your teacher. Calmly state your concerns about your work/grades,
and that you want to improve. Ask for your teacher’s advice on what to do to improve your grades, and
be willing to do what it takes.
Whenever you’re having trouble understanding the material, don’t hesitate to ask your teacher for
clarification. Chances are good that someone else has the same question.
If you are uncomfortable asking in class, write it down and go after class or after school.
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Utilize available free tutoring before/after School
Be in class, on time, every day. Bring the materials you need, and pay attention. Take good notes and
review them that evening to make sure you understand what you wrote down, while it’s still fresh in
your head.
Turn in every homework assignment on time! A 0 on even one assignment will mess with your
average. (A 100 and a 0 average out to 50, which is a failing grade.) If you’re turning in your homework
and still not doing well on it, see your teacher to make sure you understand what you are doing wrong.
CHALLENGING CLASSES:
HONORS & A.P.
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It is very important to take a challenging course load.
• “Admissions officers would rather see a mix of CP, Honors
and AP classes with A’s, B’s and C’s than straight A’s in all
CP Courses”.
• Colleges would accept students who demonstrate a
“continuous strong performance” until the day they
graduate as well as upward trends; distinct academic
strengths; students who have challenged themselves
taking Honors/AP classes.
• Honors courses are more intense and faster paced than
typical college preparatory courses.
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Honors classes cover material in more depth than regular classes.
O Advanced Placement courses are equivalent to college-level courses and follow
a standard curriculum.
Benefits of Honors and A.P. Courses :
O College admission. “Taking full advantage of the honors program at your
high school signals to colleges that you are serious about academics, and
that you will continue to challenge yourself in college.
O College credit. If you take the AP exams you will likely start college with at
least a few college credits. You may also be exempt from taking certain
required college courses. This can save you significant time and money on
the road to college graduation.
O College readiness. Being accustomed to a high level of challenge and a
fast pace will serve you well when you hit the college books”.
WHAT DOES MY CHILD HAVE TO DO TO EARN
THE HIGH GPA THAT WILL HELP HIM/HER TO
TO GET INTO A GREAT COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY?
COLLEGE PREP SCORING
A = 4; B = 3; C = 2; D = 1; F = 0
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)
& HONORS (H) SCORING
A = 5; B = 4; C = 3; D =2; F = 0
NOTE: "D" is a passing grade in high school BUT it is considered a failing
grade by most colleges/universities.
Grades of "D" and "F" can permanently damage college/university prospects.
All "F's must be made up in order to graduate from high school.
HONORS (H) & ADVANCED
PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES
OFFERED AT SGHS
MATHEMATICS
LANGUAGE
ARTS
SOCIAL STUDIES
BIOLOGY H
WORLD CULTURES
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SPANISH 4 AP
ALGEBRA 1 H
ENGLISH 1 H
GEOMETRY H
ENGLISH 2 H BIOLOGY AP
GEOMETRY H/ALGEBRA 2
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ENGLISH 3 AP CHEMISTRY H
WORLD HISTORY AP
ENGLISH 4 AP PHYSICS AP
CALCULUS AP (AB)
Environmental
Science H
AP
Environmental
Science
CALCULUS AP (BC)
Physiology
Honors
PRE-CALCULUS H
STATISTICS AP
CHINESE AP
US HISTORY AP
SPANISH 3 H
US GOV'T AP
ALGEBRA 2 H
FOREIGN
LANGUAGE
SCIENCE
HOW TO EARN A PLACE IN THE
HONORS AND AP COURSES
O Earn good grades. Most honors courses have a minimum
grade requirement. Without a high-enough grade, students
will not be allowed to sign up for the honors course.
O Work hard in all classes. Honors teachers want to accept
students who have a consistent, high-level work ethic. Do
not slack off in an elective class just because it does not seem
as important; the honors teacher could ask any teacher about
a potential honors student.
O If a student does get accepted into an Honors or AP course,
he/she should perform to his/her highest ability if he/she
wants to continue to be able to enroll in honors/AP courses.
Go to: www.valiantspirit.com
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Career and College
Research
Career Research
O Students- be proactive about figuring out what career is
best for you. Complete career assessments and research
careers using the following websites:
O 1. Use the My Next Move website
(http://www.mynextmove.org/) to learn more about your
career of interest or to begin searching for a career that
interests you.
O 2. Use the Humanmetrics website
(http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp) to
complete an assessment on your personality type and careers
that match it.
O 3. Use the iSEEK Careers Skills Assessment:
http://www.iseek.org/careers/skillsAssessment. Complete
the assessment on your skill type and careers that match it.
Career Research
O 4. Use the Bureau of Labor Statistics website
(http://www.bls.gov/k12/students.htm). Research different
careers and answer the questions below in finding out more
about them.
How does the occupation fit your skills and interests?
What will you be doing in the occupation?
What is the necessary education and/or training?
How many jobs are there in the occupation currently?
Is the occupation projected to grow, decline, or remain unchanged?
Why?
O How much does this occupation pay? What do the top 10 percent
earn? The bottom 10 percent?
O Find someone with a job in the occupation you are interested in, and
interview him or her. The interviewer should find out
o What kind of work the person does.
o What the person likes and dislikes about the job.
o What advice the person would give to someone interested in a
career in this field.
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Internships & Making a
Resume
O A great way to get exposure in the field you
are interested in…
O Internships
O Shadowing
O Create a resume in advance to provide to
the professional.
O Will also be used next year when asking
teachers for letters of recommendation.
College Search Engine
O Big Future- Collegeboard
O Should have list of colleges ready for the start of the
senior year.
O Realistic/Back-up, Reasonable/Confident, and Reach
NCAA
O Those students seeking to continue playing sports in
college, need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center.
O Go to the school website:
O www.Valiantspirit.com
O Go to the Counseling section under Academics
O Click on the tab on the right labeled “NCAA
Clearinghouse/Eligibility Center”
O Register and then inform Mr. Bencomo so that transcripts can
be sent there.
(http://web1.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.jsp)
O Speak to your coach and athletic director more regarding
the athlete perspective and schools to consider.
NAIA
O Will need to go through this eligibility process as well if
considering NAIA schools.
O They do not accept test scores off high school
transcripts.
O Scores must be sent directly from the testing service
using the code: 9876
College Assessments
SAT v ACT
SAT AND ACT
O Redesigned SAT
O Test Dates
O New SAT v ACT
O SAT II Subject Tests
SAT and ACT Test Dates
O SAT Test Dates:
O • October 1, 2016 – Register by September 1
• November 5, 2016 – Register by October 7
• December 3, 2016 – Register by November 3
• January 21, 2017 – Register by December 21
• March 11, 2017 – Register by February 10
• May 6, 2017 – Register by April 7
• June 3, 2017 – Register by May 9
O ACT Test Dates:
O • September 10, 2016 – Register by August 5
• October 22, 2016 – Register by September 16
• December 10, 2016 – Register by November 4
• February 11, 2017 – Register by January 13
• April 8, 2017 – Register by March 3
• June 10, 2017 – Register by May 5
NEW SAT v ACT
(NEW) SAT
ACT
Length
3 hours (plus 50 minutes if doing
the Writing)
Just under 3 hours (175
minutes) (+ 30 minutes if
doing the Writing)
Structure
& Parts
Math: 80 minutes, 58 questions:
• Calculator Portion: 55 minutes,
38 (8 grid-in, 30 multiple-choice)
• No-Calculator Portion: 25
minutes, 20 questions (5 grid-in,
15
multiple-choice)
Evidence-Based Reading &
Writing:
• 1 Reading Test: 65 minutes, 52
questions
• 1 Writing and Language Test:
35 minutes, 44 questions
Essay (Optional): 50 minutes, 1
essay
Math: 60 minutes, 60
questions, all multiple-choice,
calculators permitted
Reading: 35 minutes, 40
questions, all multiple-choice
English: 45 minutes, 45
questions, all multiple-choice
Science: 35 minutes, 40
questions, all multiple-choice
Writing (Optional): 30 minutes,
1 essay prompt
NEW SAT v ACT
(NEW) SAT
ACT
Scoring
Total score of 400-1600
Individual scores (Math and Reading &
Writing) of 200-800
Subscores within/across
sections/categories
Separate Essay score of 2-8 on each of
3 essay components
Composite score of 1-36
(average score from the
individual tests )
Individual test scores of 136 (Math, Reading, English,
Science)
Subscores within
sections/categories
Separate Writing score of 212
Math
Content
• Heart of Algebra (i.e. linear equations,
functions, etc.)
• Problem-Solving & Data Analysis (aka
Social Science math)
• Passport to Advanced Math (complex
equations, i.e. quadratics)
• Additional Topics in Math (mostly
plane geometry)
• Pre-Algebra/Elementary
Algebra
• Intermediate
Algebra/Coordinate
Geometry
• Plane
Geometry/Trigonometry
NEW SAT v ACT
(NEW) SAT
ACT
Evidence-Based
Reading (SAT) /
Reading (ACT)
Content
• Words in Context
• Command of Evidence
• Analysis in History/Social
Studies
• Analysis in Science
• Reading
Comprehension
(passage-based)
Writing and
Language (SAT) /
English (ACT)
Content
• Expression of Ideas
•Usage/Mechanics
(development, organization and • Rhetorical Skills
effective
language use)
• Standard English Conventions
(sentence structure,
conventions of
usage, convention of
punctuation)
• Words in Context
• Command of Evidence
NEW SAT v ACT
(NEW) SAT
ACT
Science Content
No distinct science section,
however science passages
appear in the
Evidence-Based Reading
and Writing Test.
• Interpretation
• Analysis
• Evaluation
• Reasoning
• Problem-Solving
When Offered
7x/year: October,
November, December,
January, March, May, June
6x/year: September,
October, December,
February, April, June
SAT Fee Waivers
SAT II Subject Test Requirements
(UC)
Recommended SAT Subject Tests
O These are recommendations, not mandates. You will
not be penalized for failing to take the SAT Subject
Tests. On the other hand, submission of these test
scores (just like submission of AP and/or IB scores)
may add positively to the review of your application.
O Many private institutions recommend and some
require students to take the SAT II Subject Test for
particular majors.
O MORE REASON TO RESEARCH COLLEGES EARLY!!
O Should be taken after completing the course.
UC Recommended SAT Subject Tests
Berkeley:
O College of Chemistry and College of Engineering:
Math Level 2 and a science test (Biology E/M,
Chemistry, or Physics) closely related to the
applicant's intended major.
Irvine:
O Henry Samueli School of Engineering: Math
Level 2 and a science test (Biology E/M,
Chemistry, or Physics) closely related to the
applicant's intended major.
O Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences: Biology
M, Chemistry, and/or Math Level 2 .
O School of Physical Sciences: Chemistry and Math
Level 2 for chemistry, earth system science,
mathematics, and physics majors.
O Program in Public Health: Biology E, Biology M,
and/or Chemistry for public health science
majors; Biology E, Biology M, and/or World
History for public health policy majors.
Los Angeles
O Henry Samueli School of Engineering and
Applied Science: Math Level 2 and a science test
(Biology E/M, Chemistry, or Physics) closely
related to the applicant's intended major.
Riverside
O College of Natural and Agricultural
Sciences and Bourns College of
Engineering: Math 2 and Chemistry or
Physics, for all majors
San Diego
O Jacobs School of Engineering and
biological or physical sciences majors:
Math Level 2 and a science test (Biology
E/M, Chemistry, or Physics) closely related
to the applicant’s intended major.
Santa Barbara
O College of Engineering: Math Level 2
O College of Creative Studies:
O Math Level 2 for math majors
O Math Level 2 and Physics for physics
majors
O Biology for biology majors
O Chemistry for biochemistry and chemistry
majors
O Math Level 2 for computer science majors
UC Admissions Statistics (2016)
Berkeley:
· GPA: 4.18
· SAT R&W 720
Davis:
· GPA: 4.07
· SAT R&W 670
Irvine:
· GPA: 4.03
· SAT R&W 650
Los Angeles:
· GPA: 4.15
· SAT R&W 710
Merced:
· GPA: 3.59
· SAT R&W 590
Riverside:
M 740
· GPA: 3.72
· SAT R&W 610 M 620
Santa Cruz:
M 690
· GPA: 3.84
· SAT R&W 640 M 640
M 670
Santa Barbara:
· GPA: 4.01
M 730
· SAT R&W 680 M 730
San Diego:
M 580
· GPA: 4.11
· SAT R&W 700 M 720
Additional Resources
O Class of 2019 College Resources Edmodo Code:
d89atm
O A Parent or Student can find an individual's parent
code by:
O Log in to the student's account
O Scroll down and find the Parent Code on the bottom left
corner of the home page.
O College Fair:
O Sunday, September 18th
O Located at CSUN
O Time: TBD
O Last year: 11am-2pm
Future Resources
O Junior Year:
O Family College Planning Meetings
O SAT Prep Course/Bootcamp Offered in the Spring
of 2018
O This will be the new version of the SAT
O Senior Year:
O Step by Step College Application Workshop
O CSU/UC/Common Application Walk Through,
writing personal statements, letters of
recommendation, financial aid, etc.
O Financial Aid Night
Main Tasks Sophomore Year
O ACADEMIC SUCCESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
O Career Research
O Research Colleges
O Extracurricular Activities
COLLEGES LOOK FOR:
• Grades:
• Grade point average (GPA) calculated using the 10th and 11th grade
years.
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Academic Rigor
Standardized Test Scores
Strong Applications
Great Essays
Counselor Reports
Extracurricular Activities
Teacher Letters of Recommendation
Other Unique Characteristics