Welcome, Class of 2010!Welcome, Class of 2010!Graduation and Beyond…Graduation and Beyond…

Mission Hills High School

Counseling Center

www.missionhillshigh.org December 2, 2008

School Counselors Ms. Baker (A - Fl)

cherryl.baker@smusd.org Ms. Segal (Fo-Le) & English Learners (A-L)

angela.segal@smusd.org Ms. Ernest (Li-Sa)

joyce.ernest@smusd.org Ms. Rios (Sc – Z) & English Learners (M-Z)

adriana.rios@smusd.org

Counseling Office Staff Ms. Cisneros – Data Technician Ms. Drowns - Registrar Ms. Giraldo – Secretary Ms. Winterhouse – Guidance Technician

College & Career Center Ms. Parsons Ms. Fredericksen

Materials You Should Have Pen or pencil Transcript Junior Newsletter

ObjectivesBy the end of this presentation, you will be able to: Evaluate your transcript. Research your choices for after high school,

including colleges and careers (Career Cruising)

Explain what is the EAP. Understand what the SAT Reasoning Test,

SAT Subject Tests, and ACT are and… Register for these tests.

Transcripts

Review your transcripts carefully. Is all of your personal information correct? If you have any D’s, then you will need to

make them up for a 4-year college. How many credits do you have? In what

subjects? Are you behind in credits?

Ways to catch up on credits… Summer School (will be at SMHS in 2009)

San Marcos Adult School (Night School) Credit Recovery Palomar College Classes

Cooperative Education, College Success Skills Spring Schedule of Classes now available.

Career CruisingLog in at: www.careercruising.com

MHHS username: smarcosMHHS password: mhills

Features: Interest and Skills Assessment Career Profiles Multimedia Interviews College and Financial Aid Information Electronic Career Portfolio Resume Builder 

PACE Promise Website:PACE Promise Website:http://pace.smusd.org/ http://pace.smusd.org/

Early Assessment Program (EAP)Why? The EAP will help you determine if your

English and math skills are on target to succeed at a California State University campus while still enrolled in high school. It also offers options for improved college preparation.

When? The EAP is offered each spring as part of the California Standards Tests that11th graders are already required to take.

Prepare. Give it 100%.

2 Paths to a 4-Year Degree

2 years at a

university

Major Requirements

Graduation Requirements

4 years at a university

General Education

Major Requirements

Major Preparation

Graduation Requirements

4-YEAR DEGREE

2 years at a

community college

General Education

Major Preparation

Requirements for University Admission

University of California (UC) &California State University (CSU)

UC Campuses CSU Campuses

California College Systems

SystemNumber of Campuses

College Entrance Test Degrees Offered

Community Colleges More than 120 NoneAssociate degrees and vocational certificates

California State University (CSU)

23

SAT Reasoning Test

and/or

ACT

Bachelors and Masters

University of California (UC)

10

2 SAT Subject Tests

AND

SAT Reasoning Test and/or ACT with Writing

Bachelors, masters, Doctorates, and

professional degrees

Private Colleges and Universities More than 70

Varies: Check with college or university

Associates, Bachelors, Masters, Doctorates, and

professional degrees

NOW is the time to register for your SAT Reasoning Test, SAT Subject Tests,

and ACT!

www.collegeboard.com

www.actstudent.org

Fee waivers are available for those who qualify.

College Admissions Testing

Test Prep Resources Mock SAT – February Revolution Prep Scholarships available

Applications for scholarships in the counseling office

Come to the Counseling Office or College & Career Center for more information and FREE SAT and ACT study guides.

NCAA Eligibility Center (National Collegiate Athletic Association)

Do you want to be an athlete in college?

You must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center by the end of your Junior year:

www.ncaaclearinghouse.net

Be informed! Be eligible!

College and Career CenterLocated in Muir Hall along with Counseling Center

What’s available?

Get help planning for college and investigating other options for after high school.

College and career information and brochures SAT/ACT information and test prep info Part-time job postings Military Information Scholarships & Financial Aid Information Computer Lab

We are here for you!Support for you and your personal and academic needs… College Seminars for Juniors next semester College & Career Center Your School Counselor After-School Tutoring PLUS – Peer Leaders Uniting Students MHHS Counseling Website Groups

Drug (alcohol, tobacco, etc.) Intervention Grief Groups Unplugged