Mrs. Jackie Valdez (A-K) (925) 682-7474 Ext. 3113 jackie.valdez@claytonvalley.org
Mr. Steve Nares (L-Z) (925) 682-7474 Ext. 3127 steve.nares@claytonvalley.org
Ms. Sarah Lovick (925) 682-7474 Ext. 3151 sarah.lovick@claytonvalley.org
Scholarship College Speakers Resume Builder Available During Bruch/Lunch
Mrs. Maribel Herrera-Student Services (925) 682-7474 Ext. 3139 maribel.herrera@claytonvalley.org
Mrs. Helen Bendoyro-Registrar (925) 682-7474 Ext. 3109 helen.bendoyro@claytonvalley.org
– Before school – During break – During lunch – After school
Write First/Last Name Reason you need 2 be seen Students are welcome to email their Academic Counselors, or leave phone messages.
English 40 credits World History (10th) 10 credits U. S. History (11th) 10 credits Government (12th) 05 credits Economics (12th) 05 credits Life Science 10 credits Physical Science 10 credits *Mathematics 20 credits Physical Education 20 credits Fine Arts/Foreign Lang. 10 credits Electives 60 credits -------------------------------------------------------------- Total 200 credits CAHSEE Exam (Math/English) Completion of Algebra 1
UC/CSU College Entrance Requirements A- G Requirements COURSES
Minimum Requirements of College Preparatory classes
A. History/Social Science
2 years: World History, U.S. History/Government
B. English
4 years: College Prep English
C. Math
3 Years of college prep math. 4 years is highly recommended. Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II
D. Laboratory Science
2 years of lab science. 3 years of lab science is recommended: Biology, Chemistry, Physics
E. Language other than English
2 years same language*; 3 years is recommended. * Students with competency in a language other than English may qualify for an exemption.
F.Visual/Performing Arts 1 year of college prep course from Art, Music, or Theater. G. College Preparatory Elective
1 year of college prep electives
Test Requirements
SAT or ACT
High School Requirements College Entrance Requirements Grades (C’s or higher) Math (Algebra II or higher) Foreign Language (at least two years of the same language) Visual Performing Arts (Fine Arts)- 1 year! Tests- SAT/ ACT College readiness will open the door to various financial opportunities. (Algebra II)
Choosing your Campus Location!!!!!!! Major/Program courses offered in specific major(s)
Go on campus housing size What’s available on campus
Explore the city/town Distance/travel from home Cost/affordability
University of California Campuses
Personal Statement Describe the world you come from — for example, your family, community or school — and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations Tell us about a personal quality, talent, accomplishment, contribution or experience that is important to you. What about this quality or accomplishment makes you proud and how does it relate to the person you are? Responses to your two prompts must be a maximum of 1,000 words total. Allocate the word count as you wish. If you choose to respond to one prompt at greater length, we suggest your shorter answer be no less than 250 words.
CSU Campuses
Placement Tests CSU Campuses -English Placement Test -Entry Level Math Test EAP (Early Assessment Program) Determines your CSU readiness If you’re exempt from taking either test. (Ready, Conditional, Not yet demonstrating readiness)
SAT/ACT or AP Exams
UC Campuses Also have placement exams
Independent Colleges (Private Schools)
Academy of Art University, San Francisco Alliant International University, San Diego Allied American University, Laguna Hills (Online) American Heritage University of Southern California, San Bernardino, California American Jewish University, Los Angeles American Sports University, San Bernardino Anaheim University, Anaheim (Online) Antioch University, Culver City Apollos University, Huntington Beach (Online) Argosy University, Alameda Art Center College of Design, Pasadena The Art Institute of California - San Francisco, San Francisco Azusa Pacific University, Azusa Berean Bible College, Poway Biola University, La Mirada Brandman University, Irvine Brooks Institute, Santa Barbara California Baptist University, Riverside California Coast University, Santa Ana California College of the Arts, San Francisco California College San Diego (CCSD), San Diego California Desert Trial Academy College of Law, Indio[1] California Institute of the Arts, Valencia California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco California Institute of Technology, Pasadena California InterContinental University, Diamond Bar (Online) International Technological University, San Jose, California California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks California Miramar University (formerly Pacific Western University), San Diego California National University, Northridge California Pacific University, Escondido California South Bay University, Sunnyvale California Southern Law School, Riverside California Southern University, Santa Ana (online) California Takshila University, Santa Clara California University of Management and Technology, San Jose
California University of Management and Sciences, Anaheim[2] Capital Bible College, Sacramento CapStone University, Pasadena (online) Carnegie Mellon Silicon Valley Campus, Mountain View Chapman University, Orange Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Los Angeles Claremont Colleges, Claremont Claremont McKenna College Harvey Mudd College Pitzer College Pomona College Scripps College Claremont Graduate University Keck Graduate Institute of Applied Life Sciences Cogswell College, Sunnyvale Columbia College Hollywood, Tarzana Concordia University Irvine, Irvine Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, St. Helena Dominican University of California, San Rafael Design Institute of San Diego[3] Epic Bible College (formerly Trinity Life Bible College), Sacramento Fresno Pacific University, Fresno Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena Golden Gate University, San Francisco Herguan University, Sunnyvale Holy Names University, Oakland Hope International University, Fullerton Hult International Business School, San Francisco Humphreys College, Stockton ICDC College, Culver City Imago Dei College, Oak Glen John F. Kennedy University, Pleasant Hill John Paul the Great Catholic University, San Diego Laguna College of Art and Design, Laguna Beach La Sierra University, Riverside Life Pacific College, San Dimas Lincoln University, Oakland Loma Linda University, Loma Linda
UC Campuses www.universityofcalifornia.edu CSU Campuses www.csumentor.edu Private/Independent Schools www.commonapp.org (not all colleges use the common app.)
Out of State (go to school website/Apply)
Grades UC/CSU Campuses consider a “D” grade in a required subject, a subject omission. Students who have received a “D” grade in a required course need to repeat the course in order to be eligible to apply to a UC or CSU campus! See your Academic Counselor for more information.
SAT/ACT
Application Workshops
Wednesdays 7am (Library) Wednesdays @ 2:30pm (Library) Thursdays 7am (Library)
Important Reminders
Resources -Free Application for Federal Student Aid www.fafsa.ed.gov CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE www.collegeboard (go to “Pay for College”)
www.fastweb.com www.tuitionfundingsources.com www.claytonvalley.org Click on Offices and go to college & career center Scholarships
Community Colleges
Community Colleges Can Start Applying in the SPRING 2013
It’s a common application, most campuses use it but not all. English & Math Assessment tests
Vocational/Trade Schools
Nearly one-third of the fastest growing occupations will require an associate degree or a postsecondary vocational certificate.
Military of the United States
http://www.defense.gov/RegisteredSites/RegisteredSites.aspx
Are you READY!!!!!!! Get Good Grades!! Be proactive – tutoring, talk to teachers, come to school and ask for HELP!
Explore college/major/career searches www.californiacolleges.edu www.cccco.edu
College Tours Meet DEADLINES, Check Your Email, create college portals!!! Don’t Procrastinate!!!!!