SGHS Junior College
Planning Night: Class of 2018
MR. GABRIEL BENCOMO
Agenda
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Major Topics of Discussion
Why does Junior Year matter so much?
HS Graduation and College/University Requirements
SAT and SAT II Subject Test
Career Research
College Search Engine
CSU/UC/Private School Requirements and Deadlines
Choices for the Admission Process
NCAA
Financial Aid
Family College Planning Meeting
Additional Resources
Major Topics of Discussion
 Private vs Public
 Student to Faculty Ratio & Retention/Graduation Rates
 Cost
 “Fs and Ds on transcripts”
 Validation
 Commuting vs Dorming
 Out of State Institutions vs In State Institutions
 Out of State tuition
 Western Undergraduate Exchange
Validation of Grades with “D”
 Grades of “D”s and “F”s are not accepted by most
institutions.
Why Does Junior Year Matter So Much?
 Last set of grades that will be listed on college
applications.
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Last chance to evaluate your success in the highest level of academic
courses you have completed thus far.
 This is the year you should be figuring out the colleges
you want to apply to.
 Last chance to make up any Ds and/or Fs (reflected in
college applications).
 Get the best possible grades this year so that you can take
a rigorous schedule next year: AP and Honors classes.
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Not just about the extra grade point…
College Assessments
SAT V ACT
SAT AND ACT
 Redesigned SAT
 Test Dates
 New SAT v ACT
 SAT II Subject Tests
SAT and ACT Test Dates
 SAT Test Dates:
 • 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
 ACT Test Dates:
 • 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
2-12
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
EvidenceBased
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
(development, organization
and effective
language use)
• Standard English
Conventions (sentence
structure, conventions of
usage, convention of
punctuation)
• Words in Context
• Command of Evidence
•Usage/Mechanics
• Rhetorical Skills
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 II Subject Test Requirements (UC)
Recommended SAT Subject Tests
 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.
 Many private institutions recommend and some
require students to take the SAT II Subject Test
for particular majors.
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MORE REASON TO RESEARCH COLLEGES EARLY!!
 Should be taken after completing the course.
UC Recommended SAT Subject Tests
Berkeley:
 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:
 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.
 Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences:
Biology M, Chemistry, and/or Math Level 2 .
 School of Physical Sciences: Chemistry and
Math Level 2 for chemistry, earth system
science, mathematics, and physics majors.
 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
 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
 College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
and Bourns College of Engineering: Math 2
and Chemistry or Physics, for all majors
San Diego
 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
 College of Engineering: Math Level 2
 College of Creative Studies:
 Math Level 2 for math majors
 Math Level 2 and Physics for physics majors
 Biology for biology majors
 Chemistry for biochemistry and chemistry
majors
 Math Level 2 for computer science majors
SAT Fee Waivers
Career Research
 Students- be proactive about figuring out what
career is best for you. Complete career
assessments and research careers using the
following websites:
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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.
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.
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
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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.
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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?
How much does this occupation pay? What do the top 10 percent
earn? The bottom 10 percent?
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.
Internships & Making a Resume
 A great way to get exposure in the field you are
interested in…
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Internships
Shadowing
 Create a resume in advance to provide to the
professional.
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Will also be used next year when asking teachers for letters of
recommendation.
College Search Engine
 Big Future- Collegeboard
 https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-search
 Should have list of colleges ready for the start of the
senior year.
 Realistic/Back-up, Reasonable/Confident, and Reach
Applications for Next Year
REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES
California State University
Application
 CSU Mentor: Will be available
for students in the senior year to
submit fall applications on
October 1st. Log on to
www.csumentor.edu. Deadline is
November 30th.
 Complete the application for the
following academic year.
 No letters of recommendation
and no personal statement
essays.
 FYI: Application cost is $55 per
campus
http://degrees.calstate.edu/
 CSU Impacted
Majors:
http://www.calstate.e
du/SAS/impactioninf
o.shtml
CSU Estimated Expenses (Cost of Attendance)
University of California Application
 Window opens August 1st to begin working on the
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application.
Window to submit applications is November 1st-30th.
Must include two personal statement essays (“Freshman
Applicant Prompt” and “Prompt For All Applicants”).
The application fee for each UC campus you apply to is
$70.
Fee Waiver: You can apply for a fee waiver within the
online application and be notified immediately whether
you have qualified. You will need to provide your family's
income and the number of people supported by that
income.
MUST HAVE A MINIMUM GPA OF 3.0!
University of California
 Why is UC schools
typically held in higher
regard?
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Selectivity
Research-based
institutions
Rankings
UC Admissions Statistics
Berkeley:
Riverside:
· GPA: 4.18
· GPA: 3.72
· SAT R&W 720
M 740
· SAT R&W 610 M 620
Davis:
Santa Cruz:
· GPA: 4.07
· GPA: 3.84
· SAT R&W 670
M 690
Irvine:
Santa Barbara:
· GPA: 4.03
· SAT R&W 650
M 670
Los Angeles:
M 730
Merced:
· GPA: 3.59
· SAT R&W 590
· GPA: 4.01
· SAT R&W 680 M 730
San Diego:
· GPA: 4.15
· SAT R&W 710
· SAT R&W 640 M 640
M 580
· GPA: 4.11
· SAT R&W 700 M 720
University of California Application
Campus Major Offerings
 UCB http://berkeley.edu/academics/dept/a.shtml
 UCD http://admissions.ucdavis.edu/majors
 UCI www.admissions.uci.edu/about/majors_and_minors.html
 UCLA www.admissions.ucla.edu/majors
 UCM www.ucmerced.edu/academics/undergraduate-majors
 UCR www.ucr.edu/academics/undergradmajors.html
 UCSD www.ucsd.edu/current-students/academics/majorsminors/undergraduate-majors.html
 UCSB www.admissions.ucsb.edu/allmajors.asp
 UCSC http://admissions.ucsc.edu/majors
University of California
 Estimated Average
Costs for California
Residents, 2015-2016
The Common Application
 520+ institutions use this application.
 Required essay for the Common App and many colleges
require supplemental essay and/or short answer
questions.
 Many institutions require letters of recommendation.
 Dates vary based on each institution
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Research early and plan accordingly
 Costs of applications vary:
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University of Southern California
(USC): $80
Loyola Marymount University
(LMU): $60
University of Portland: $50
USC Cost of Attendance
Choices for the Admission Process-Not For UC and CSU
NCAA
 Those students seeking to continue playing sports in
college, need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center.
 Go to the school website:
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www.Valiantspirit.com
Go to the Counseling section under Academics
Click on the tab on the right labeled “NCAA Clearinghouse”
Register and then inform Mr. Thompson so that transcripts can be
sent there.
Students must send official SAT/ACT scores.
Enter 9999 during ACT or SAT registration to ensure the
testing agency reports your score directly to the NCAA
Eligibility Center. Test scores on transcripts will not be
used.
 Speak to your coach and athletic director more regarding
the athlete perspective and schools to consider.
NAIA
 Will need to go through this eligibility process
as well if considering NAIA schools.
 They do not accept test scores off high
school transcripts.
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Scores must be sent directly from the testing service
using our code: 9876
Family College Planning Meetings
 If you have any questions or need additional
guidance, set up a Family College Planning
Appointment.
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This will take place during the Spring Semester
Forms will be distributed to students wanting to schedule this
meeting.
Additional Resources
 Class of 2018 College Resources Edmodo Code: yr8mrn
 A Parent or Student can find an individual's parent code by:
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Log in to the student's account
Scroll down and find the Parent Code on the bottom left corner of the home page.
 College Fair:
 Sunday, September 18th
 Located at CSUN
 Time: TBD
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Last year: 11am-2pm
 College Application Process Workshop-Senior Year
 Every Wednesday at lunch
 Begins towards the end of September
 Application Walk-Throughs (CSU/UC/Common App), Personal Statements,
Financial Aid, Asking for letters of recommendation, etc.
 FINANCIAL AID NIGHT-Senior Year
 Attend during the senior year
 Student-based end of October
 Family-based in November.
Counseling Page on the School Website