Canoga Park High School Junior Night

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Canoga ParkHigh SchoolJunior Nightfor Juniors and ParentsThursday, February 18th 5:30 PM@cphs ccc

Agenda Words of Wisdom Preparing for a College Search Planning for a Career Scholarships Next Steps for Juniors2

“Words of WisdomRelax You will get in.70% of colleges accept an average of 70% of theirapplicants.You don’t need to go far away.88% of high school students go to college intheir home state. but we hope you apply wherever youdesire.Most high school students don't know what career they wantto go into and that's okayWe hope you have a chance to go to your dream school & getinto your ideal career!3

“Words of WisdomIf you don’t have a major, it’sOK. More than half of newcollege students say a veryimportant reason for going tocollege is “to find my purpose inlife.”4

Types of Colleges5

Types of Colleges6

Four Year CollegeAdmission RequirementsCollege AdmissionsA. History (Social Studies) - 2 yearsB. English - 4 yearsC. Math - 3 years (4 years recommended)D. Lab Science - 2 years (1 year of Biological Science & 1 yearof Physical Science)E. Foreign Language - 2 years (3 years recommended)F. Visual/Performing Arts – 1 yearG. College Prep Electives - 1 year (physics, geography,statistics, 3rd year language, etc.)

Two- Year Colleges:- Obtain an Associate's Degree with option to transfer to a 4- yearcollege (must complete 60 units).- Smaller campus- Offers Clubs & Sports- Offers Certificated programs (Ex. Automotive, Child Development,Geographic Information Systems, etc.)- Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) Program- Transfer Guaranteeto several of the UC's like UC Santa Barbara, UC Davis, and UC Irvine.8

West Valley and North Valley Occupational Center:These are schools in the Division of Adult and Career Education of LosAngeles Unified School District. They provide high-quality, low-costeducation and training to residents of the San Fernando Valley.Students can prepare for a new career, or upgrade skills for an existingcareer. They offer various programs for students who wish to go into aspecific field:- Aviation mechanics- Business & Graphic Design- Cosmetology- Real Estate- Healthcare Technician- Culinary Arts- Landscaping- Child DevelopmentStudents interested can attend a presentation on March 3rd at 2:30pm.The Zoom link will be provided in Schoology.9

Choosing Your College PrioritiesWhat is important to you? Location Academics Size Campus Appeal Social Life Total Cost – Including aid10

About College Admission TestsACT Predominantly used by schools in middle-U.S. states Consists of four tests: English, Math, Reading, Science, andWriting Writing component is optional Top composite score is 36 Fee waivers available through College Center http://www.actstudent.org/index.html *Note: Not required for all schools. Please check each schoolwebsite for requirements.11

About College Admission TestsSAT Predominantly used by east and west coast schoolsConsists of three tests: Verbal, Math, WritingEach test is scored on a scale of 200-800Average National Score is 1100Fee waivers available to qualifying students in your College Board account.Go to www.collegeboard.com*Note: Not required for allschools. Check each schoolwebsite for requirements.12

Test DatesRecommend May/June ExamACT April 17, 2021; Registration Deadline: March 12, 2021 June 12, 2021; Registration Deadline: May 7, 2021 July 17, 2021; Registration Deadline: June 18, 2021SAT March 13, 2021; Late Registration: March 2, 2021 May 8, 2021; Registration Deadline: April 8, 2021 June 5, 2021; Registration Deadline May 6, 202113

How to Prepare for the SAT orACT Test SAT College Board/Khan Academy Free SAT test prep http://www.khanacademy.org/sat ACT Mometrix http://www.mometrix.com/academy/act-test14

Financial Aid If you have a Social Security #,create a FSA ID for theFAFSA If you have a Social Security #, create Parent FSA ID Students who do not have a social security number canapply for aid through the CA Dream Act (certainrestrictions apply) Start collecting supporting documents Tax Forms Parent/Guardian Information*Visit the College Center website for anelaborative checklist!*15

What Information do College AdmissionOfficers Review? Grades / Overall GPA (2.5 higher for CSU’s & 3.0 or higher for UC’s & Privates) C’s or better. CSUN now requires a2.65 GPA.Strength of high school course selectionsTest Scores (if applicable)Essay(s) (UC & Privates)Teacher and counselor recommendationsClass Rank (10-11th grade GPA)Personal accomplishmentsExtracurricular activitiesCourses in progress Juniorand Senior year16

Community College Eligibility- 18 or have a high school diploma. Applications open year-round & free to apply The earlier the application submitted the better thecourse registration date. The LA Public Promise will offer 2- years tuition freecollege for LAUSD graduates as well as priorityregistration. Includes ALL LA Community Colleges ex. Pierce, LA Mission, LA Valley, LATrade Tech, etc.) A designated Pierce Rep is available in the college centerweekly to assist students to qualify for this tuition freeprogram. For more info about the LA PROMISE program go to:http://lacollegepromise.org/17

Additional Community College FreeTuition ProgramsMoorpark College Moorpark College Promise ProgramCollege of the Canyons The Canyon PromiseSanta Monica College SMC PromisePasadena College PCC Promise* Check the colleges' websites for details on requirements!18

Collecting College InformationWhere to Start? Naviance Student: *All LAUSD students have an account to docollege searches, career assessments, etc. Cappex.com: College search made simple. Your first stop to kickstart your college and scholarship search Nacacnet.org: National Association for College AdmissionCounseling. Offers national college fair information and articlesabout the college process Collegeboard.com: Information about the SAT Act.org: Information about the ACT test Scholarship List Site: available on Schoology and College CenterWebsite19

20Merit Scholarship TipsMerit scholarships are where the money is. There is more than 11 billion in merit scholarships available to studentsfrom colleges Not just for “A” students Many awards emphasize leadership or school involvement Nearly all colleges offer merit aid scholarships The average merit scholarship is 5,000 Many awards can be renewed year after year

Presented by:Daniela Quiroz Cohort 3, SociologyJonathan Navarrete Cohort 1, Accounting

Assistance whenapplying Student support for theapplication process Application Workshops Scholars insight Workshops on collegepreparation.Benefits when in the program Priority Registration4-year tuition-free @ CSUNStudent Support & MentorshipFAFSA/Dream Act AssistanceSense of belonging & communityFun activitiesTutoring!

B2F Application Requirements Declare your intent to apply (around September)20 hours of VIRTUAL community serviceComplete an online applicationApply and be accepted into CSUNSubmit a FAFSA or Dream Act applicationSubmit a letter of recommendation from ateacher Submit a letter of recommendation from acommunity supervisor Create a Google Site B2F Interview!

Scholar Expectations at CSUN

Fun Activities

B2F Giving Back to the Community Bridge to the Future ProjectsWorking with community organizationsDeveloping job skillsVirtual community serviceBecoming community leadersTutoringPolitical AdvocacyFundraisingSupporting Canoga Park High SchoolFood distributionsCommunity empowerment

Follow up with us!Contact: David Boyns & Josselyne RivasEmail: B2F@csun.eduWebsite: www.csun.edu/b2fInformation about our events and deadlines@CSUNb2f@CSUNB2F

Free Resourcesavailable to youand ways tosupport you!

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30FreeTutoring is being offered via zoom by appointment please useour new website to book-online

31NEW PROGRAMSSTEPSS - (Mondays bi-weekly)Skills that Empower & PrepareStudents for Success program, helps students understand their high school path and stepsto plan after post-secondary. This program will help students understand why they aretaking A-G classes and how beneficial it will be for their future. Along the way,workshops will guide students to understanding soft skills, their options, andopportunities.Wellness Wednesdays - Join us Weekly on zoom for funactivities to help you relax and distress from your daily schedules. Participateconsistently for some good strategies to take Care of your mental health

32SENIOR ASSISTANCE Financial LiteracyFinancial Aid HelpScholarships Opportunities (Wednesday announcements)B2F AssistanceWorkshopsTutoringOne on One SupportCase Mentorship- Will be done in breakout sessionsCollege Tours (virtual)College Application Assistance

Join us everyWednesday forweeklyscholarshipannouncementsand assistancewith applyingOver 100,000 winsin 202033

How to sign upIn order to participate all participantsmust submit an online membership form.Upon completion you will receive furthersteps to join zoom programsOnline Membership Form rgUnit 1293/2Questions Email: futureready@wvbgc.org

35Boys & Girls Clubis an active B2FApplicantSupportTutoring is being offered viazoom by appointmentplease use our newwebsite to bookonline

Planning for a Career:Naviance:- Build a Resume- Road trip Nation (Career videos)- Virtual volunteering to add to your resume- Career & personality assessments- Mock Interviews with Boys & Girls Club via their new STEPSS program* All information available on the College Center website

Naviance Road trip Nation

Senior Portfolio Requirements:A Senior Portfolio is a collection of samples of your work that reflects your growth asa student and as an individual. This is an important step that connects your highschool experiences to your future goals and demonstrates your readiness for collegeand career.CPHS Senior Portfolio:- Fall Best Pierce (Senior Year)- Spring Best Piece (Senior Year)- Resume- Community Service Hours (TBA)- Letter of Recmmendation (TBA)38

Next Steps for JuniorsIn School Stay focused on academics. This semester can give you the added bump to increase your overall GPA.Take rigorous classes that interest youMeet with your academic counselor & college counselorStay involved in school activities (virtual counts)Regularly check the College Center website & Schoology for updates!Standardized Testing Prepare for and register for ACT / SAT tests (Recommended) Register for AP tests as appropriateCollege Exploration Explore colleges on the Web/ Naviance Visit colleges if you can/ Schedule virtual tours Join college representatives virtual visits Attend college fairs (Virtual College Fair, Virtual Black College Expo, Latino CollegeExpo, etc.)39

How do I remember all of this? Students will be informed via Schoology where I sendout information, reminders of deadlines, scholarshipsand much more! ACCESS CODE: CW2D2-GBK6X This power point will be posted on the College CenterWebpage under “Junior College Checklist.” All events are posted on the Google calendar listedon the College Center webpage.40

Thanks!Any questions?Contact:Mrs. Penmanjanuari.penman@lausd.netMs. Lara or Ms. Romeroccc.cphs@gmail.com41

Feb 19, 2021 · statistics, 3rd year language, etc.) . CSUN now requires a 2.65 GPA. . Tutoring! Benefits when in the program. B2F Application Requirements Declare your intent to apply (around September) 20 hours of