Torrey Pines High School

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• Torrey Pines High School
• Senior Audits
• Class of 2007

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Our Goal
Discuss TPHS Graduation RequirementsExplore
Post High School Options Explain the Letter of
Recommendation Packet ProceduresDiscuss
Testing Information DatesExplain Financial
Aid and Scholarship Information
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Transcripts

• Check your transcripts for the following
• Correct Name, Address
• Off campus classes
• Credits
• Grades
• Courses taken in the correct year
• Graduation Status
• CSIS ID SSID (UC System Only)

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High School Graduation Requirements

• English 4 years
• Science 2 years (Biological, Physical)
• Mathematics 3 years (must complete Alg 1)
• History 3 years
• PE 2 years
• Health 1 semester
• Practical Art 1 semester
• VPA 1 year
• Electives 7 classes needed

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Post-High School Options
Check out our Choices program to research college
options www.bridges.com Email Mr. Dean for your
password
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Community Colleges
IGETC Program Guarantees admission to specific
UC Campuses CSU campuses TAG Program Honors
Program Guarantees admission to specific UC
campuses
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California State Universities (CSU)

• 23 campuses
• Applicants must meet the A-G subject requirements
• Apply online _at_ www.csumentor.edu
• Admission determined by eligibility index

SAT (VM) (800 x GPA) 2900 or above
(10 x composite ACT score) (200 x GPA) 694
or above
10-12 GPA
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University of California (UC)

• 9 campuses
• Visit pathways.ucop.edu/doorways/list for a
  complete list of Torrey Pines High School UC
  approved courses
• Applicants must meet the A-G subject requirements
• Apply online _at_ www.universityofcalifornia.edu/appl
  y
• Application determined by comprehensive review
  process
• CSIS ID SSID

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UC Eligibility Index

Use the UC eligibility calculation form to
determine if you are eligible for
admission www.universityofcalifornia.edu
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UC/CSU Subject Requirements

• A History/ Social Science 2 years required
• B English 4 years required
• C Math 3 years required/ 4 yrs recommended
• D Lab Science 2 yrs required/ 3 recommended
• E Foreign Language 2 yrs required/ 3 yrs
  recommended
• F Visual/ Performing Arts 1 year required
• G Electives 1 year required

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D Grades

• UC and CSU campuses consider a D grade in a
  required subject a Subject Omission.
• Students who have received a D grade in a
  required course need to repeat the course in
  order to be eligible to apply to a UC or CSU
  campus
• HOWEVERthere are exceptions
• Math
• World Languages
• See your counselor for specific information

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UC/ CSU Application Deadlines
All students are encouraged to apply online UC
online application www.universityofcalifornia.edu
/apply Application available October 1st
Filing period November 1- November 30 CSU
online application www.csumentor.edu Application
available October 1st Filing period November
1- November 30
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Private/ Out of State College Options

• 1. Admission requirements vary by institution
• 2. Often use committee type admission process
• 3. Students should check with individual campuses
  to determine admission requirements deadlines
• 4. Many campuses use the Common Application
  (Visit www.commonapp.org for more information)
• 5. Download TPHS letter of Recommendation packet
  (available at www.tphs.net)

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Letter of recommendation packet

• Available online at www.tphs.net
• Only for private and out of state colleges
  Universities- UC/ CSU do not accept letters of
  recommendation
• Purpose of Letter of Recommendation
• Secondary School Report
• Refer to Letter of Recommendation Guideline
  Handout
• Deadlines Oct 6th- Early Action/ Decision
• Dec 1st- Regular Admission

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Committee Selection vs. Eligibility Index

• Committee Selection- Private/ Out of State
• Student applicants are reviewed in the context of
  their entire application. Extracurricular
  activities, leadership opportunities and
  community service play a significant role.
• Eligibility Index- CSU
• Campuses use a mathematical equation to determine
  eligibility, primarily based on GPA and test
  scores. Index will vary by campus.
• Comprehensive Review- UC
• Campuses review students based on specific
  criteria (varies by campus). Please visit
  individual UC campus website to read detailed
  information on each campuses comprehensive
  review process.

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College Admission Testing Requirements

• www.fairtest.org great resource to view a list
  of colleges and universities that do not require
  a SAT or ACT exam for admission

University of California ?Require SAT reasoning
or ACT (w/ writing) ?2 Subject exams in 2
different areas CSU ?Require SAT or ACT
Check specific program testing requirements-
as some majors require certain subject tests
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Test Registration

• SAT
• www.collegeboard.com
• October 14th
• November 4th
• December 2nd
• ACT
• www.act.org
• October 28th
• December 9th

Available test dates 2006-2007!
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College Athletes

• NCAA Clearinghouse
• ?Dont forget to register online _at_
• www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
• ?Ensure you are meeting the NCAA course
  requirements

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Financial Aid/ Scholarships

• Encourage all students to apply
• Visit www.fasfa.gov to download FASFA form
• More scholarship information on www.tphs.net

CSS/ Profile - Similar to FASFA - Certain
private Universities use this form to determine
financial aid eligibility
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TPHS College Career Center (CCC)

• Opening Soon!
• Visit Room 401 for detailed information on
  college career options!

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College Visits

• Do you want to meet college reps?
• Visit our counseling website to view scheduled
  rep visits
• Make an appointment with our counseling office
  secretary at least 2 days prior to the scheduled
  visit.
• (Max 6 visits per student)

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Upcoming Events

• October 18th Senior Meeting
• -UC online application wkshp (Room 103)
• -CSU online application wkshp (Room 114)
• -Q A session with the counselors
• (in New AV Room)
• October 19th
• LCC and SDA College Night- 630pm
• March ?, 2007 (TBD)
• Torrey Pines H.S. Career Day!

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The last day to drop a class

• without any record on your transcript is
  Monday, September 25th 2006!
• The last day to Withdraw from a class is Tuesday,
  November 28th, 2006
• (A W will appear on your transcript)

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Enjoy Your Senior Year!

• Remember to contact your counselor for more
  information
• Ms. Williams A-CL
• Mr. Dean Cm-Gu
• Mrs. Sanchez-Allwein Gv-Ld ( ELL students)
• Ms. Gervasini Le-Oh
• Mrs. Glassman Oi-SL ( AVID students)
• Mr. Gonzalez Sm-Z