PATHWAY TO COLLEGE

Heather Whitley, Guidance Advisor (A – L)

Rani Kang, Guidance Advisor (M – Z)

Juanita Thacker, Guidance Advisor

Gail Bagnatori, Guidance Secretary/Registrar

Parent Volunteers, Guidance/College & Career Center

Westmont Graduation Requirements

4 years English 2 years Math (must pass Algebra) 2 years Science

1 year Biological 1 year Physical

3 years Social Science 2 years PE (9th Grade State Requirements) 3 years (2 out of 3 categories)

Fine/Performing Arts Applied Arts Foreign Language

60 units General Electives CAHSEE Total Units Needed for Graduation = 220

• Art • 3-D Design (Ceramics)• Drama • Concert Choir• Photo 1 and 2• Digital Photo • Symphonic Band • Guitar

• Work Experience• Digital & Graphic Tools• Intro to Engineering• Engineering Tech• Principles of Engineering• Web Design• Computer Programing• Woods• Metals• Yearbook

Fine/Performing Arts Applied Arts

Grad. vs College RequirementsSubject Graduation A-G (UC and CSU’s)

Social Science 3 years 2 years

English 4 years 4 years

Math 2 years 3 years/4 recommended

Science 2 years 2 yearsMust be lab science(does not include Earth Science or Ag Science)

LOTELanguage other than English

Not required but can be one of the 3 classes used to satisfy 1 of 3 classes for Arts/LOTE requirement.

2 years /3 recommended

Visual and Performing Arts

Need at least 1 from either category: VAPA/Applied

1 year

Electives Any additional class above requirement is put into electives

1 year of college prep electiveSee: UC Doorways for a list of classes

Repeating High School Courses• Courses used to satisfy the “a-g” requirements in which the

student earns D or F grades must be repeated with grades of C or higher.

Math and LOTE: VALIDATIONValidation ONLY applies to Math and LOTE**If you earned a ‘D’ the first semester, and earned an ‘A, B, or C’ in the second semester you still meet the requirement.

WARNING: If you validate, the “D or F” will still be calculated in your GPA.

What if I receive a ‘D’ or ‘F’ in any other a-g subject?

What are my options for credit recovery or grade improvement?• EdOptions: 7th period class, online, FREE• CACE-night school, 2 days a week. (English and Social

Science Only)• Community College-must be approved by Counselor, FREE• NOTE: UCs and CSUs DO NOT accept ONLINE lab science

* Check with Counselor before making any plans

UC (A-G) REQUIREMENTS

• Complete any 11 UC-approved “a-g” courses prior to senior year

• Complete all 15-course “a-g” subject pattern by the end of senior year

• Must be completed with a grade of C or better

Which means, the minimum GPA to apply is a 3.0 GPA, however…

ELIGIBILITYVS.

SELECTION

UC: Comprehensive Review• Freshmen will be selected on the basis of academic and personal

achievement, as assessed through a comprehensive review of all information provided on the application.

Campuses draw from 14 academic and personal factors approved by University faculty, below is a summary.

• Campuses Look ForStrong grades, test scores & course preparationA robust educational experience

• Assess Students Within ContextEducational environmentAvailable resources and opportunities

• The Full ApplicationNot just the personal statementNot just grades and test scores

Full list of factors:LIST OF 14 FACTORS CONSIDERED IN COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW

California State University

• Admission offices at the 23 campuses use three factors to determine eligibility. • Complete at least 11 of 15 A-G courses by end of the year• Must receive “C” or better in all "a-g" courses• Graduation from high school

Meet or exceed the minimum eligibility index GPA – minimum 2.0 with qualifying ACT or SAT scores Eligibility calculator:

SAT: (GPA * 800) + SAT (CR & M) ACT: (200*GPA) + (10 *ACT Total) Minimum Needed: 2900(SAT) or 694(ACT)

Minimum Eligibility vs. Selection

• Eligibility: meeting minimum requirements for UC & CSU admission.

• Impaction: If the number of applicants exceeds the spaces available for a particular campus or major; the campus uses criteria that exceed the minimum requirements to select students.

• Example: SJSU, San Diego, SLO, Fullerton, Long Beach (All majors impacted)

• Meeting the minimum requirements is not enough to gain admissions to MOST UC campuses and some CSU campuses.

• Non-impacted CSU’s:• Bakersfield• East Bay (Hayward)• Stanislaus• Channel Islands• Dominguez Hills

Test Requirements• 4 year campuses (UC, CSU, Private)• Take SAT and/or ACT with writing• Writing portion not calculated for CSU eligibility• CSU: superscore (critical reading/math)• UC: highest score from one single test date• NOTE: The new SAT(March 2016)-the essay it optional, but UC still

requires it, so do it!

• Subject tests are NOT REQUIRED but are recommended for certain schools and majors(UC/CSU)

• http://tinyurl.com/exam-requirements

• Private Schools/Out of State: Check individual school for subject test requirements

Testing Dates• ALL SOPHMORES WILL BE TAKING THE PSAT ON OCTOBER 14TH

DURING THE SCHOOL DAY.• Plan to take the SAT/ACT in the Spring of Junior year.• Fee waivers are available to students that are on Free/Reduced Lunch

Free Test Prep Resources • www.number2.com • College Board SAT & ACT prep – text message of the day• KHAN academy www.khanacademy.org

Redesigned SAT

Sample questions are available:https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sample-questions/reading

• 5 Things You Should Know About the New SAT:

1. Although the essay section will be optional for most test takers, UC will require it for admission.

2. A perfect score will be 1600.

3. Goodbye, “SAT words"; hello, real-world language. Demonstrate that you understand the kinds of words that you might encounter in college courses (e.g., synthesis, empirical).

4. The verbal and math sections now will be based on material students may encounter in a college classroom. Students will analyze passages and solve equations pulled from a broad range of disciplines, including science, social studies and history.

5. There will no longer be a penalty for incorrect answers. No more worrying about those educated guesses! You will earn points only for questions answered correctly.

College Exploration

Career/Major Exploration• Naviance• Take personality assessment to see what areas of interest to focus

on.

Reminders!• Prepare for PSAT!- You should have received your student

guide in this class.• Stay focused in your classes, remember the best way to do

well on the SAT is to do well in your classes.• Homework Center- Mon-Thursday in Library 2:45-3:45pm

• Use your Naviance Account!• About Me Tab: Strengths Explorer/Career Interest Profiler• SuperMatch College Search

• Start or Continue Extracurricular activities• CLUB FAIR: Thursday in the Quad!