CHS Class of 2027 Senior Visit��
Class of 2027
Google Classroom:
bhwiwat
Agenda
HOW TO READ YOUR TRANSCRIPT
(CSU/UC)
Credit progress toward Graduation
OCTOBER
10/1 5:30pm-7:30pm CHS Big Gym
CSU applications submitted
UC applications submitted
http://apply.universityofcalifornia.edu
(fillable PDF this year) Due 1/8/27
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
Butte Reg2Go - Presentation & Application workshop
Breakout session at 6PM
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more information !
CHS Upcoming Events
(Bottom left on transcript)
Workshops coming soon!
College Entrance Requirements
Subject Requirements (a-g)
All courses must be designated College Prep (P)
HISTORY – World History, U.S. History 2 yrs.
ENGLISH 4 yrs.
(5 years strongly recommended at impacted campuses)
MATH – IM-1, IM-2, IM-3 3 yrs.
(4 years recommended)
SCIENCE – Biology, Chem 2 yrs.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE 2 yrs.
VISUAL or PERFORMING ART 1 yr.
ELECTIVE – Must be ‘P’ course 1 yr.
Subject Requirements (a-g)
All courses must be designated College Prep (P)
HISTORY – World History, U.S. History 2 yrs.
ENGLISH 4 yrs.
(5 years strongly recommended at impacted campuses)
MATH – IM-1, IM-2, IM-3 3 yrs.
(4 years recommended)
SCIENCE – Biology, Chem, Physics 2 yrs.
(3 years recommended)
FOREIGN LANGUAGE 2 yrs.
(Same language - 3 years recommended)
VISUAL or PERFORMING ART 1 yr.
ELECTIVE – Must be ‘P’ course 1 yr.
Must earn a C- or better for UC a-g class to count
AVG GPA: 3.0-3.5
AVG GPA: 3.7 & Above
CSU, UC, Private and Out of State Schools: Application Requirements At-A-Glance
Check with the major department for each school you plan to apply to.
| California State University (CSU) ie Chico State | University of California (UC) ie UC Davis | Private and Out of State Colleges & Universities ie USC |
Admission Testing | No Longer Required | No Longer Required | |
Personal Statement | No | Some - Varies by School | |
Letter of Recommendation | No |
No | Some - GIVE YOUR COUNSELOR 2 WEEKS TO WRITE |
Deadline | November 30th | November 30th | Varies check each school |
4 Year University Path
In State
Out of State
Dual Enrollment on UC College Apps
Additional information from the UC can be found here.
Application Workshops coming soon
we will help with this process!
Dual Enrollment on CSU College Apps
Application Workshops coming soon
we will help with this process!
Virtual Workshops & Campus Tours
Many Universities require students to
register for attendance at events
Choosing your Major
Safety, Match, Reach
Safety Schools - Your qualifications exceed the requirements
Match School - You fit in & meet requirements
Reach School - Dream School
Apply to a variety to give yourself options. Include public, private, community colleges and/or trade programs.
Your list should be designed specifically for YOU!
Map of 116 California Community Colleges
Why a CA Community College?
Certificate Programs (2-3 semesters)
Associate Degree (2 year program)
Associate Degree for Transfer ADT
Bachelor’s Degree (16 degrees at 21 Campuses)
Cultural Programs (Puente/Umoja), First Generation Programs, Foster/Homeless, Honors Programs, Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) & more! Affordable $$$
A waiver applied to enrollment fees (currently $46 per unit) for CA resident students, AB540 students and eligible AB1899 students. Apply by submitting your financial aid application ON TIME.
More info Here
Specialty programs
Sac City - Air Traffic Control
Feather River - Equine Studies
Butte - Heating & Air & Automotive
Yuba - Radiology Tech & Vet Tech
Foothill College - Ultrasound Tech
Lassen - Gunsmithing
American River - Diesel Technology
American River - Apprenticeship Programs
Trade Schools
Trade schools allow for specialized training in a specific field (Ex: automotive, culinary, welding and much more)
Short Term
What is a trade school? Click HERE for more info
Military
Requirements:
Explore options in the Military
Reserve Officer Training Corp (ROTC) In exchange for a paid college education and a guaranteed post-college career, participants, or cadets, commit to serve in the Military after graduation. Each Service branch has its own take on ROTC.
Financial Aid
Many nonprofit and private organizations offer scholarships to help students pay for college or career school that is Free money you do not have to repay
Financial Aid Sources
Federal, State, College/University and Private resources
Grants
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Program allows you to earn money to pay for school by working part-time
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03
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05
When you receive a student loan, you are borrowing money to attend a college or career school. You must repay the loan as well as interest that accrues
A grant is a form of financial aid that doesn’t have to be repaid
How to APply
October 1st - March 2nd
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
California Dream Act (CADAA)
Financial Aid Tips
Financial aid professionals are here to help you succeed!
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
Scholarships
Collect Letters of Recommendation
Monthly Newsletter & CHS Website
Follow all Instructions
Submit on time to appropriate place
Type all Applications when possible
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION TIPS
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TIP 01
Give your recommender at least TWO weeks to write your letter
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TIP 02
Provide earliest due date
assignment
TIP 03
Provide Activities Record and/or Senior Profile
(make a copy of the document before you type responses)
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TIP 04
Thank your recommenders for their time
REMINDER: USE .ORG E-MAIL ADDRESS
WORK HARD
“Senioritis” is real, but don’t give up! All of you have classes that you still need for graduation.
Give it all you have until the end.
Colleges can and will rescind your admission for poor grades or incorrectly reported courses. You can lose scholarships before receiving money from them. A military branch or career may revoke their offer without your high school diploma in hand.
HOW TO GET IN TOUCH WITH YOUR COUNSELOR
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OPTION 01
Walk in the front of the A Building & see Denise to schedule an appointment
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OPTION 02
Scan the QR code
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OPTION 03
Select the link on the CHS Counseling website
OPTION 04
Email your counselor
We are here to help you and will help with ANYTHING you may need
Transcripts
Chico High Counseling Staff
Denise Bonillas, Counseling Secretary
A-C Ann Morris-McMahon amcmahon@chicousd.org
D-Ho Stacey Lasagna slasagna@chicousd.org
Hu-Mo Molly Kodad mbecraft@chicousd.org
Mu-Sa Tricia Davey tdavey@chicousd.org
Sc-Z Heather Sandy hsandy@chicousd.org
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Helpful Resources
California Colleges - All California Colleges
My Majors - Educational Program Assessment
Assist - Articulation and Transfer Information
Khan Academy - Test Prep Information
Peterson - College Test Prep Information
FastWeb - General Scholarship Search
StudentScholarships - student scholarship
Immigrants Rising - Undocumented Student scholarships
Career One Stop - Career Exploring
O*Net - U.S. Dept. of Labor’s Career Exploration Database
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Bureau of Labor and Statistics
California Career Zone - Career Exploration
NCAA - college athletics
NAIA - college athletics
NCSA - College Athletic Recruiting
UC - Application PIQ (Personal Insight Questions)