Senior Parent Night

Clovis North High SchoolClass of 2015

Kerince Sayachak: Head CounselorJay CenterErin GunnSean FordSoua HerrCourtney WilsonLinda Harris: Secretary

Counseling Staff

Credits: 230 English – 8 semesters Math – 4 semesters – Including Algebra & Geometry Science – 4 Semesters – Including Physical and Biological Social Science – 7 Semesters PE – 8 semesters (4 semesters must be CORE PE) Health – 1 semester Fine Art/Foreign Lang – 2 semesters Academic Breadth – 2 semesters Passing the California High School Exit Exam

(CAHSEE)

High School Graduation Requirements

WHAT SHOULD YOU HAVE IN PLACE BEFORE APPLYING TO COLLEGE?

Seniors bound for a 4 year college should have a portfolio containing information that will help complete the necessary steps for College Applications. This process will be assisted by NAVIANCE.

Things to include in the portfolio:• A list of 5-10 colleges/universities that you want to apply to• SAT/ACT Scores from your Junior Year• Copy of your Transcript.• A Calendar to help keep track of important dates.• An E-mail Account: Make sure it is appropriate for College Admission Officers. Remove spam blockers.•Facebook: Remove any pictures or wording that could be offensive if viewed by an Admissions Officer.

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• A completed Resume.• A completed “Letter of Recommendation Request” form• Identify at least THREE people who have agreed to write letters of Recommendation for you. • A NAVIANCE Account.• Results of the NAVIANCE College/Career Searches.• A list of Activities and Community Service hours.• A draft of your Personal Statement (UC) or Essay (Private Universities).

CONNECT: http://connection.naviance.com/

clovisnorth

ENTER YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS

ENTER YOUR PASSWORD (STUDENT ID #)

NAVIANCE

SATwww.collegeboard.orgOctober 11th Reg. deadline 9/12November 8th Reg. deadline 10/09

SAT/ACTACTwww.actstudent.orgOctober 25th

Reg. deadline 9/19

*CSU/UC deadlines: tests taken by December

The Edge:An SAT Prep Course

September 22, 24, 29 & October 1, 20145:30 – 8:00

Cost: $95.00Sign up in the Counseling Center

Deadline: September 12, 2014

College Admissions

California Independent CollegesUniversity of California

California State UniversitiesCommunity Colleges

Selection of majorChoice of campusesImpacted programs – file early (before Nov. 30th)Required placement tests

Considerations for Undergraduate Applicants

Early decision and regular decision deadlines

Common ApplicationsSAT Reasoning, and Subject TestACT + Writing

California Independent Colleges

www.aiccu.edu

Wednesday, October 8th

3:00 pmIn the Library Lecture Hall

Common Application Workshop

CSU/UC Admission Requirements 4 years of English 3 years of Math (4 years recommended) 2 years of Social Science 2 years of Lab Science (3 years recommended) 2 years of Foreign Language (3 years recommended) 1 year of visual/performing arts 1 year of a College Prep Elective SAT Reasoning or ACT – Score based on Eligibility Index SAT Subject for UC (Recommended and may be required

contingent on UC campus and major) ACT + Writing Exam for UC

CSU/UCwww.csumentor.edu

www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions

Applications accepted between November 1 – 30

Application Fee $70 per campusSAT Reasoning, SAT Subject Exams

(recommended), ACT + WritingPersonal Statement

UC Applicationswww.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions

Monday, September 22nd3:00 pm

Library Lecture Halland

Monday, September 29th3:00 PM

Library Lecture Hall

Clovis North UC Application Workshops

Additional UC Workshops

UC Application Workshops WHEN:

Tuesday, September 16Wednesday, September 17

Thursday, September 186:00 PM – 8:00 PM

UC Personal Statement WorkshopsWHEN:

Monday, September 22Tuesday September 23

Wednesday, September 246:00 PM – 8:00 PM

WHERE:UC Merced Center, Fresno

550 East Shaw Avenue(Located across from Fashion Fair Mall)

To register: c.ucm.edu/ucworkshopmmartinezmadrigal@ucmerced.edu or (661) 578-3290

Applications onlineFiling period is 10/1 – 11/30 (complete

as soon as possible). Application Fee $55.00 per campusUniversity Open House (check specific

campus websites for dates and times)

California State Universitieswww.csumentor.edu

Thursday, October 2nd6:00 PM in the LIBRARY

Clovis North CSU Application Workshop

School relations representatives: Bi-Weekly visits in Counseling Center beginning on Friday, Sept. 5th

Online Application workshop for Willow International and FCC on Friday, October 10th (through Gov’t/Econ classes)

October 16, 2014 at 8:00am – Opening of online orientation. English Placement Test: January 28, and 29 April 15, 2015 – Deadline for students to meet all

matriculation requirements. Orientation: CNHS campus in spring (TBA) Registration-to-Go On-line takes place: April 28, 29, 30, and

May 1.

Community Collegeswww.cccapply.org

Meet representative from various universities. Check the CNHS bulletin, Naviance e-mails, or Counseling

Center for scheduled visits. Continue to check your Naviance account for additional

college visits throughout the year. Sign up in the Counseling Center. Please refer to the September college visitation calendar in

your PowerPoint handout for the most current visitation dates. All college visitations will be held during the lunch period.

For more information on college visitations pleasecontact the Counseling Office - 327-5056

On Campus College Visits

September 10

College Night

Fresno Convention Center

6:00 – 9:00 PM

September 23

Christian College Night

Buchanan High School

6:00 – 9:00 PM

September 30

Exploring College Options

Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Penn, and Stanford

Fresno Hotel & Conference Center

7:30 PM

Register @ www.exploringcollegeoptions.org

Off Campus College Information Nights

Military recruiters available during school year for Air Force, Army, Marines, Navy, and National Guard.

Contact Sean Ford for recruiters’ phone numbers. ASVAB, December 12, 2014, Free. For Juniors and Seniors. Military entrance test. Interest, aptitude, career exploration. Sign up in the Counseling Center

Military

Graduate from high school. Pass 16 core classes for Division 1. Meet core GPA/Test score index (min 2.0 GPA

with 1010 SAT Reasoning (critical reading/math only), or 86 ACT sum

Seniors should register now online if not done already.

See Dr. Center for a transcript release form or for additional questions 327-5056.

NCAA Eligibility Centerwww.eligibilitycenter.org

F = Fill out a FAFSA.A = Anyone can receive financial aid.C = Communication is critical.T = Types of financial aid.S = Sources of financial aid.

Get the F.A.C.T.S. about Financial Aid

FAFSA (www.fafsa.ed.gov) FAFSA workshop at CNHS on January 12,

2015, 6:00 PM, Library Lecture Hall CAL Grant – deadline March 2, 2015 Clovis North will submit CAL Grant GPA

verification for all CNHS Seniors. CSS Profile

Financial Aid

U.S. Department of Education: www.studentaid.ed.gov

California State Aid Commission: www.csac.ca.gov

Edfund: www.edfund.org

Financial Aid Resources

Check Counseling Center, CNEC Website, and Naviance monthly for Bronco Scholarship Bulletin beginning October 2014

CNHS Scholarship Portfolio deadline is December 5, 2014

Scholarship search site www.fastweb.comScholarship Award Night: May 27, 2015.

Scholarships

Senior Conferences

September 10,11 and 17, 18:through Gov/Econ class

Senior Activities

David CastleActivities Director

Make it a Great Year!Thanks for Coming

Best of luck to you during the 2014-2015 school year!

The CNHS Counseling Staff