Class of 2018 Senior Action Plan Information Packet

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1 Class of 2018 Senior Action Plan Information Packet TABLE OF CONTENTS: 1. Family Connection College Application Cheat Sheet 2. Ordering Transcripts 3. College & Career Important Dates for Seniors 4. How to contact Your Counselor 5. Helpful Websites 6. Cal Grant information page 7. Fastweb Quick Reference Calendar 8. UC Application Response Questions 9. NCAA guidelines mandatory for athletes going to college 10. Resume Builder Guide to be used when needing a letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor. AVAILABLE ON REQUEST UNTIL ALL COPIES ARE GONE (students pick up in the College & Career Center) 1. Cal State Apply directions sheet 2. Guide to College Readiness 3. Fund Your Future The AVUHSD Local Scholarship application will be available in your Family Connection Portal in the About Me tab under Surveys to Take. AVC Priority Registration Guidelines This cannot be started until November 2017, see the College and Career Center for more information. This Senior Action Information Plan is also available on the Quartz Hill High School website ( my AVHSD google drive, and in the Family Connection portal.

2 Family Connection College Application Cheat Sheet Go to Family Connection/Naviance: >Student Life >Senior News OR 1. Go To: COLLEGES Colleges I m Applying To Put chosen colleges on your Colleges I m Applying To list o Either bring them over from your Colleges I m Thinking About list (Colleges I m Thinking About Check Mark Chosen Colleges Move to Application List Add Applications) OR Add them new (Colleges I m Applying To Add to This List Look Up Search by Name Choose College) 2. Once the colleges are on your list Under the Submissions heading, check for the type of application required for each college (Common App or Online via School Site). Under the Applying Via Common App? heading mark YES and click Update Applications. Under the Deadline heading check for each college s deadline. *If you have an earlier deadline than the one that is listed, please see your counselor to override it! 3. Recommendations (If Required) Before asking a teacher for a recommendation, be sure it is a requirement of the colleges to which you are applying. APPLYING Complete & send every application at least 2 weeks before any deadline. Using Common App *Reminder: If you are applying to a Common App school, you MUST use the Common App!! Go to Using the Online Application on the College Website To apply online go to that particular college s website and follow directions to apply. AFTER YOU APPLY (Right after you hit Submit ) 1. Let Us Know You Applied= This Is How You Request Your Transcripts! A. Log on to Family Connection - (Colleges I m Applying To Have you applied? Find College check I Have Submitted My Application box Update Applications) *You must go to your counselor and let them know you have applied. Your counselor will then be able to see that you have completed you application, and will know to send your transcript. This step serves as your transcript request. 2. TEST SCORES= Make Sure You Request Your Scores to be Sent Directly from the Testing Company if your college requires official test scores BE AWARE OF APPLICATION DEADLINES! A. Go to the ACT and/or College Board SAT website and request that your test scores be sent directly from the testing company to your chosen school(s). Your official scores cannot be sent by the Guidance Office or Registrar. ( or We will then prepare and send your application support package. This includes your transcript, school profile, recommendations, and any other support materials. You can check the status of your application support package in the Colleges I m Applying to section under the Office Status tab. When the counselor has sent your materials, it will read Initial Materials Submitted.

3 Family Connection College Application Cheat Sheet OTHER SUPPORT ITEMS IN FAMILY CONNECTION Career: -Career/Personality Assessments -Career Exploration -Resume Builder Colleges: -College Search -Create and Maintain College List -Scholarship Match and Search -Scholarship List About Me: -Favorite Careers & Career Matches (Career Planner) - Do What You Are Assessment -List of careers and majors that match your personality and interest My Planner: -Create a Goals List - To Do List -See tasks assigned to you from your counselor or the Career Center

4 ORDERING TRANSCRIPTS You may request a transcript only when colleges are requesting them (be sure to check your college portals for this). To request a transcript through Family Connections follow the instructions below: To request a transcript: 1. Select the Colleges tab in Family Connection. 2. Click the Transcripts link, listed in the Resources section of the tab. 3. Click Request transcripts for the type of transcript you are requesting. 4. Enter the necessary information. This will differ based on the destination of the transcript. 5. Click Request Transcripts. OR Use Parchment to order it online. Quartz Hill High School has joined forces with Parchment to bring you Secure Transcript - the safe, convenient, and fast way to send transcripts directly to the colleges you choose. It s easy, it s secure, and it s available to you online 24/7. Once approved by your school, you ll receive an confirming that your transcripts have been sent. For colleges accepting transcripts electronically, you ll also receive confirmation when received. Secure Transcript makes applying to college a little easier for your school, for your colleges, and for you. Good luck with your applications! Instructions: Sign On Access Secure Transcript from your school s website, or at Follow the instructions to setup an account (you ll need an address). Choose Select the colleges you re applying to (we ve got the addresses). We will even send it to your home address or you can download an unofficial transcripts for immediate use. Complete Order Pay online with a debit or credit card. No charge to view an unofficial transcript. docufide by Parchment *Parchment can be used for all 1999 to present students

5 IMPORTANT DATES FOR SENIORS September: Visit the College & Career Center to sign up for college presentation. Sign up for SAT or ACT test, MUST have 2 nd test done by December (You have to have taken your first test by November for the UC s and CSU s) College Fair on September 25 th at the Fairgrounds. Sign up for the ASVAB test in the College & Career Center if you are planning on going into the military, or if you need career options. Start researching scholarships. (see Family Connection) Begin UC application October: Take an additional SAT or ACT if needed. ASVAB test Wednesday, October 11 th, 2017 at 12:30pm in the Library. November: Begin CSU application. UC and CSU applications are due November 30 th! Once you set up your portals with the colleges, make sure to log in often for important updates and deadlines. Antelope Valley College application opens online at o Criteria for AVC Priority registration will be available in the College & Career Center. Begin your FAFSA application online at This is due from ALL families using any type of financial aid INCLUDING scholarships and student or parent loans, as well as low income grants. Attend our Financial Aid Night where financial aid and the application process will be discussed. (date to be determined) December: Graduation Packets are DUE by December 13th in the College & Career Center. These are required to WALK at graduation. The AVUHSD Local Scholarship Application survey is due by December 1 st, Log into your Family Connection portal to complete the form. Financial Aid Opt Out form included in this package is due. Take a final SAT or ACT if needed. ONLY if you have already taken one earlier in the year. If you haven t taken one yet, then UC and CSU schools will not accept the scores. January: CSU Long Beach Presidential Scholarship applications are due. February: Prepare for IB and AP exams. March: SUBMIT your FAFSA by midnight March 2 nd in order to receive scholarships, grants or loans. Colleges will begin notifying students of acceptance. Make sure you are checking your s! April: Watch for your acceptance s to start coming in from colleges. Start researching your financial aid at the schools who have accepted you so that you can make a decision by the May 1 st deadline. AVC students should receive their registration appointment schedule in their AVC account this month. Don t miss your appointment! May: Commit to your school by the May 1 st deadline. Request your final transcripts to be sent to your college via Family Connection (Naviance).

6 IMPORTANT DATES FOR SENIORS SAT TESTING DATES TEST DATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE LATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE August 26, 2017 Friday, July 28, 2017 August 15, 2017 October 7, 2017 Friday, September 8, 2017 September 27, 2017 November 4, 2017 Thursday, October 5, 2017 October 25, 2017 December 2, 2017 Thursday, November 2, November 21, March 10, 2018 Friday, February 9, 2018 February 28, 2018 May 5, 2018 Friday, April 6, 2018 April 25, 2018 June 2, 2018 Thursday, May 3, 2018 May 23, 2018 ACT TESTING DATES TEST DATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE LATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE September 9, 2017 Friday, August 4, 2017 August 5 18, 2017 October 28, 2017 Friday, September 22, 2017 September 23 October 6, 2017 December 9, 2017 Friday, November 3, 2017 November 4 17, 2017 February 10, 2018 Friday, January 12, 2018 January 13 19, 2018 April 14, 2018 Friday, March 9, 2018 March 10 23, 2018 June 9, 2018 Friday, May 4, 2018 May 5 18, 2018 July 14, 2018 Friday, June 15, 2018 June 16 22, AP EXAM DATES May 7 May 11 May 14 May 18 HOW TO CONTACT YOUR COUNSELOR Last Name Counselor A Col Mrs. Tameiko Rose Cockrell trose@avhsd.org Com Gq Ms. Gretchen Vidal gvidal@avhsd.org Gr Loo Mr. Dana Roth droth@avhsd.org Lop Owd Ms. Latisha Sampson lsampson@avhsd.org Owe Sl Mrs. Debbie Weilbacher dweilbacher@avhsd.org Sm Z Mr. Larry Queen lqueen@avhsd.org All AVID & EL Jeff Tepper jtepper@avhsd.org

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8 Assessments What Color is Your Parachute The Job Hunter s Bible Personality Survey (Myers-Briggs System) The Self-Portrait Learning Style Profile HELPFUL WEBSITES College Planning College View College Net Peterson s Guide Online Education Hobsons College View College Board Campus Dirt Campus Tours High School Hub College Search Career Planning The Riley Guide to Employment and Job Resources The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Handbook Steps to the Career Planning Process Career Career Web Learning for Life Junior Achievement Youth 2 Work Mapping Your Future Finances Edwise Student Calculator Ed Fund Free Application for Federal Financial Aid Info Student Aid (FAFSA) College Scholarship FastWeb Scholarships Service(CSS) Profile Scholarship Resource Sallie Mae Network Scholarships.Com Colleges, Universities and Scholarships College and Other Tests ACT SAT I and II s AP Exams PSAT Educational Testing Service Vocabulary Help Free Practice Tests Test Prep Special Topics Students with Disabilities National Information Center for Children & Youth with Disabilities Students with Learning Disabilities Special Topics Student Athletes National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Initial NCAA Eligible Clearinghouse National Scouting Report Contacting Coaches Ratings (Use these just as guides!) U.S. News & World Report U.S. Department of Education College Applications California State University Application University of California Application Common Application or or

9 Calendar High School Student Scholarship Scams Scam Warning Signs You have to pay a fee Money-back offers or guarantees Credit card or bank account information required Provides exclusive information Common Scams Phishing Unsolicited s that bear the logo of your bank or credit card Appear legitimate but are traps to lure you into giving out your personal or account information NEVER give out Social Security, credit card or bank account numbers to unsolicited s or calls Pharming Unsolicited s that encourage you to visit a website or click on suspicious links Make sure your inbox spam filters are up to date BE CAREFUL about giving out your contact information or address Reporting Scams National Fraud Information Center (NFIC) File an online complaint at Federal Trade Commission (FTC) File an online complaint at call , or write to: Federal Trade Commission Consumer Response Center 600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC State Attorney General s Office File your complaint with the Consumer Protection Division in your state. Visit to find your state Attorney General s Office US Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) File an online complaint involving mail fraud at postalinspectors.uspis.gov, call the Crime Hotline at or write to: Criminal Investigations Service Center 222 S. Riverside Plaza, Ste Chicago, IL Better Business Bureau (BBB) File an online complaint about a business at or call Have a question or comment? memberservices@fastweb.com Calendar August ACT Registration Deadline for 9/9 Test 15-SAT Late Registration Deadline for 8/26 Test 18-ACT Late Registration Deadline for 9/9 Test 26-SAT & Subject Tests September SAT Registration Deadline for 10/7 Test 9-ACT Test 22-ACT Registration Deadline for 10/28 Test 27-SAT Late Registration Deadline for 10/7 Test October 2017 FAFSA application period begins, submit ASAP to maximize chances for aid 5-SAT Registration Deadline for 11/4 Test 6-ACT Late Registration Deadline for 10/28 Test 7-SAT & Subject Tests 11-PSAT/NMSQT (Primary) 14-PSAT/NMSQT (Saturday) 25-SAT Late Registration Deadline for 11/4 Test 25-PSAT/NMSQT (Alternate) 28-ACT Test November SAT Registration Deadline for 12/2 Test 3-SAT Registration Deadline for 12/9 Test 4-SAT & Subject Tests 17-ACT Late Registration Deadline for 12/9 Test 21-SAT Late Registration Deadline for 12/2 Test December SAT & Subject Tests 9-ACT Test January 2018 Complete FAFSA and submit 12-ACT Registration Deadline for 2/10 Test 19-ACT Late Registration Deadline for 2/10 Test February SAT Registration Deadline for 3/10 Test 10-ACT Test (except in NY) 28- SAT Late Registration Deadline for 3/10 Test March ACT Registration Deadline for 4/14 Test 10-SAT Test (only) 23-ACT Late Registration Deadline for 4/14 Test April SAT Registration Deadline for 5/5 Test 14-ACT Test 25-SAT Late Registration Deadline for 5/5 Test May National Candidate s Reply Date 3-SAT Registration Deadline for 6/2 Test 4-ACT Registration Deadline for 6/9 Test 5-SAT & Subject Tests 7-11-AP Exams - Week AP Exams - Week 2 18-Late Registration Deadline for 6/9 Test 23-Late Registration Deadline for 6/2 Test June SAT & Subject Tests 9-ACT Test 30-Last day to submit FAFSA Summer 2018 Apply for scholarships over your summer break Web Resources Sources of Aid Scholarship Search AmeriCorps City Year CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE profileonline.collegeboard.com Student Loans College Admissions College Search Educational Opportunity Centers Program www2.ed.gov/programs/trioeoc NACAC College Fairs Common Application FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) FSA ID Management FAFSA 4Caster Job Corps Student Tax Info Choosing a Career Monster Career Advice career-levels/entry-level MonsterCollege Career Planning Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Higher Ed News Chronicle of Higher Education Higher Education Watch Inside Higher Ed

10 UC APPLICATION RESPONSE QUESTIONS Directions You will have 8 questions to choose from. You must respond to only 4 of the 8 questions. Each response is limited to a maximum of 350 words. Which questions you choose to answer is entirely up to you: But you should select questions that are most relevant to your experience and that best reflect your individual circumstances. Keep in mind All questions are equal: All are given equal consideration in the application review process, which means there is no advantage or disadvantage to choosing certain questions over others. There is no right or wrong way to answer these questions: It s about getting to know your personality, background, interests and achievements in your own unique voice. Questions & guidance Remember, the personal questions are just that personal. Which means you should use our guidance for each question just as a suggestion in case you need help. The important thing is expressing who you are, what matters to you and what you want to share with UC. 1. Describe an example of your leadership experience in which you have positively influenced others, helped resolve disputes or contributed to group efforts over time. Things to consider: A leadership role can mean more than just a title. It can mean being a mentor to others, acting as the person in charge of a specific task, or taking the lead role in organizing an event or project. Think about what you accomplished and what you learned from the experience. What were your responsibilities? Did you lead a team? How did your experience change your perspective on leading others? Did you help to resolve an important dispute at your school, church, in your community or an organization? And your leadership role doesn t necessarily have to be limited to school activities. For example, do you help out or take care of your family? 2. Every person has a creative side, and it can be expressed in many ways: problem solving, original and innovative thinking, and artistically, to name a few. Describe how you express your creative side. Things to consider: What does creativity mean to you? Do you have a creative skill that is important to you? What have you been able to do with that skill? If you used creativity to solve a problem, what was your solution? What are the steps you took to solve the problem? How does your creativity influence your decisions inside or outside the classroom? Does your creativity relate to your major or a future career? 3. What would you say is your greatest talent or skill? How have you developed and demonstrated that talent over time? Things to consider: If there s a talent or skill that you re proud of, this is the time to share it. You don t necessarily have to be recognized or have received awards for your talent (although if you did and you want to talk about it, feel free to do so). Why is this talent or skill meaningful to you? Does the talent come naturally or have you worked hard to develop this skill or talent? Does your talent or skill allow you opportunities in or outside the classroom? If so, what are they and how do they fit into your schedule? 1

11 UC APPLICATION RESPONSE QUESTIONS Describe how you have taken advantage of a significant educational opportunity or worked to overcome an educational barrier you have faced. Things to consider: An educational opportunity can be anything that has added value to your educational experience and better prepared you for college. For example, participation in an honors or academic enrichment program, or enrollment in an academy that s geared toward an occupation or a major, or taking advanced courses that interest you just to name a few. If you choose to write about educational barriers you ve faced, how did you overcome or strive to overcome them? What personal characteristics or skills did you call on to overcome this challenge? How did overcoming this barrier help shape who are you today? 5. Describe the most significant challenge you have faced and the steps you have taken to overcome this challenge. How has this challenge affected your academic achievement? Things to consider: A challenge could be personal, or something you have faced in your community or school. Why was the challenge significant to you? This is a good opportunity to talk about any obstacles you ve faced and what you ve learned from the experience. Did you have support from someone else or did you handle it alone? If you re currently working your way through a challenge, what are you doing now, and does that affect different aspects of your life? For example, ask yourself, How has my life changed at home, at my school, with my friends or with my family? 6. Think about an academic subject that inspires you. Describe how you have furthered this interest inside and/or outside of the classroom. Things to consider: Many students have a passion for one specific academic subject area, something that they just can t get enough of. If that applies to you, what have you done to further that interest? Discuss how your interest in the subject developed and describe any experience you have had inside and outside the classroom such as volunteer work, internships, employment, summer programs, participation in student organizations and/or clubs and what you have gained from your involvement. Has your interest in the subject influenced you in choosing a major and/or future career? Have you been able to pursue coursework at a higher level in this subject (honors, AP, IB, college or university work)? Are you inspired to pursue this subject further at UC, and how might you do that? 7. What have you done to make your school or your community a better place? Things to consider: Think of community as a term that can encompass a group, team or a place like your high school, hometown or home. You can define community as you see fit, just make sure you talk about your role in that community. Was there a problem that you wanted to fix in your community? Why were you inspired to act? What did you learn from your effort? How did your actions benefit others, the wider community or both? Did you work alone or with others to initiate change in your community? 8. Beyond what has already been shared in your application, what do you believe makes you stand out as a strong candidate for admissions to the University of California? Things to consider: If there s anything you want us to know about you, but didn t find a question or place in the application to tell us, now s your chance. What have you not shared with us that will highlight a skill, talent, challenge or opportunity that you think will help us know you better? From your point of view, what do you feel makes you an excellent choice for UC? Don t be afraid to brag a little. 2

12 one opportunity. limitless Possibilities. If you want to play sports at an NCAA Division I or II school, start by registering for a Certification Account with the NCAA Eligibility Center at eligibilitycenter.org. If you want to play Division III sports or you aren t sure where you want to compete, start by creating a Profile Page at eligibilitycenter.org. ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS To play sports at a Division I or II school, you must graduate from high school, complete 16 NCAA-approved core courses, earn a minimum GPA, and earn an ACT or SAT score that matches your core-course GPA. CORE COURSES Visit eligibilitycenter.org/courselist for a full list of your high school s approved core courses. Complete 16 core courses in the following areas: Division i Complete 10 NCAA core courses, including seven in English, math or natural/physical science, before your seventh semester. ENGLISH NATURAL/ PHYSICAL SCIENCE (including one year of lab science, if offered) MATH (Algebra I or higher) SOCIAL SCIENCE ADDITIONAL (English, math or natural/physical science) ADDITIONAL (English, math, natural/physical science, social science, foreign language, comparative religion or philosophy) 4 years 2 years 3 years 2 years 1 year 4 years Division ii ENGLISH NATURAL/ PHYSICAL SCIENCE (including one year of lab science, if offered) MATH (Algebra I or higher) SOCIAL SCIENCE ADDITIONAL (English, math or natural/physical science) ADDITIONAL (English, math, natural/physical science, social science, foreign language, comparative religion or philosophy) 3 years 2 years 2 years 2 years 3 years 4 years GRADE-POINT AVERAGE The NCAA Eligibility Center calculates your grade-point average (GPA) based on the grades you earn in NCAA-approved core courses. DI requires a minimum 2.3 GPA DII requires a minimum 2.2 GPA SLIDING SCALE Divisions I and II use sliding scales to match test scores and GPAs to determine eligibility. The sliding scale balances your test score with your GPA. If you have a low test score, you need a higher GPA to be eligible. Find more information about sliding scales at ncaa.org/playcollegesports. TEST SCORES Take the ACT or SAT as many times as you want before you enroll full time in college, but remember to list the NCAA Eligibility Center (code 9999) as a score recipient whenever you register to take a test. If you take a test more than once, send us all your scores and we will choose the best scores from each test section to create your sum score. We accept official scores only from the ACT or SAT, and won t use scores shown on your high school transcript. Remember to apply the College Board concordance table for SAT tests taken in March 2016 and after.

13 High School Timeline Grade 9 Plan Start planning now! Take the right courses and earn the best grades you can. Ask your counselor for a list of your high school s NCAA core courses to make sure you take the right classes. Or, find your high school s list of NCAA core courses at eligibilitycenter.org/courselist. Grade 10 Register Register for a Certification Account or Profile Page with the NCAA Eligibility Center at eligibilitycenter.org. If you fall behind on courses, don t take shortcuts to catch up. Ask your counselor for help with finding approved courses or programs you can take. Grade 11 Study Check with your counselor to make sure you are on track to graduate on time. Take the ACT or SAT, and make sure we get your scores by using code At the end of the year, ask your counselor to upload your official transcript. Grade 12 Graduate Take the ACT or SAT again, if necessary, and make sure we get your scores by using code Request your final amateurism certification after April 1. After you graduate, ask your counselor to upload your final official transcript with proof of graduation. Core Courses This simple formula will help you meet Division I and II core-course requirements. 4x4= English courses (one per year) + 4 math courses (one per year) + 4 science courses (one per year) + 4 social science courses (one per year) = 16 NCAA CORE COURSES For more information: ncaa.org/playcollegesports eligibilitycenter.org Search Frequently Asked Questions ncaa.org/studentfaq Follow us on NCAA is a trademark of the National Collegiate Athletic Association.

14 Resume Builder The resume builder in your Family Connection portal can be used as a resume and as your brag sheet for a teacher or counselor when you need a letter of recommendation. First, log into your Family Connection portal and click the About Me tab: Next, click Resume in the Interesting Things About Me box and build your resume.