Clovis Unified Counseling Department

Making Your

Post-Secondary Choice

Senior Lesson

Fall 2024

Staying Connected

Check your CUSD email!

• Clovis High Website
• Instagram @clovishighcounseling
• Working to implement StudentSquare - More info to come!

Mindsets & Behaviors

M6 Understanding that postsecondary education and life-long learning are necessary for long-term success.

Objectives

• Receive information regarding their senior year
• Review information on available post-secondary choices
• Complete the SCCCD application

Welcome to Senior Year!

Counselors are here to save the day during the rollercoaster ride of senior year! Here’s the game plan:

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• Senior Counseling Lessons
• Lesson #1: Navigating the wild world of Career/College/Postsecondary & Community College applications
• Lesson #2: Financial Aid 101—let's get you FSA ID ready and kick off that FAFSA/CADAA!
• Lesson #3: Mastering the art of Successful Transitions Beyond High School

• College Rep Outreach:
• Weekly visits from Community College heroes, Fresno State Ambassadors, and more!
• Application workshops and one-on-one sessions for seniors!

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Check out the website for all the deets on college visits!

Senior Year At-a-Glance

Important Dates

• Check (and READ) CUSD email daily! Teachers, Counselors and colleges will send important information via email.

*Use personal email, NOT CUSD Student email, for outside organizations (college apps, financial aid, scholarship

• Meet deadlines (college applications, scholarship/financial aid, etc).
• Keep track of usernames and passwords
• Pay close attention to college portals, to-do lists, and emails.
• Remember, grades matter for college admissions as well as financial aid and scholarships!

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Senior Year MUST DOs…

• Review your transcript for accuracy; it's your responsibility.

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• Ensure your name and address match your Social Security card and Birth Certificate for FAFSA and college applications.

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• To make corrections, complete the ‘Cal Grant GPA Demographic Verification’ form.

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• Check your total credits; you need at least 170 to stay on track for graduation.

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• Verify completion of all required courses for your diploma and a-g requirements using the Graduation Requirements rubric on the website.

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4-Year Colleges Systems

UC (University of California)

• 9 campuses: A-G requirements; Application includes courses/grades, involvement/activities, four personal insight questions
• Application opens Aug. 1, but you cannot submit until Nov. 1, Due Nov. 30
• UCLA, Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Santa Barbara, San Diego, Santa Cruz, Riverside, Merced

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CSU (California State University)

• 23 campuses: A-G requirements; Admission based on GPA and # of A-G courses
• Application opens Oct. 1, Due Nov. 30

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Out of State/Private Schools

• These schools will have their own requirements and deadlines.
• Visit the website of schools you are interested in to find individual due dates and deadlines.
• CSU/UC does not require ACT/SAT, but check private and out-of-state universities for their requirements.
• Research colleges to ensure they meet your needs and that you meet their admissions criteria.
• Important to attend our workshop to receive tips for applying and early action/decision (some deadlines are as early as Oct. 14)

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Consult a counselor to review your application before submission.

Playing Sports in College

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• If you are interested in being a collegiate athlete, ensure your counselor knows!
• Check with your counselor to make sure that you are on track to meet the NCAA and/or NAIA requirements
• Visit the websites and create a free account with NCAA and NAIA for more information

Alternatives to College

Community College May Be For You

Honors Programs

Honors programs at local community colleges offer enhanced educational experiences for academically outstanding students. Applicants must meet at least one requirement:

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• Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher (3.0 for Madera)
• Top 25% of their class
• SAT score of 1200+ or ACT score of 24+

Available programs include:

• Fresno City College: Leon S. Peters Honors Program
• Clovis Community College: Leon S. Peters Honors Program
• Reedley College: Pete P. Peters Honors Program
• Madera Community College: Mountain Lions Honors Program

Dive into the college's website by clicking the snazzy image below for a complete scoop on all the fantastic campus CTE programs!

Accounting

Business Administration

Criminology

Early Childhood Education

Food Safety

Health Care Careers

Information Systems

Mechatronics/Industrial Automation

Wastewater Treatment

Plant Science

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Advanced Manufacturing

Arts, Media and Entertainment

Business, Marketing, Retail

Culinary Arts

Construction, Energy, Utilities and Architecture

Human Services

Digital Media

Life Sciences

Mechanics & Transportation

Medical & Health Science

Police, Fire, Emergency Services

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Manufacturing

Logistics Tech

Supervision & Leadership

Communication & Influence

Soft Skills Training

Medical Skills

Computer Applications

Phlebotomy

Pharmacy Technician

Electrocardiogram

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Automotive Technology

Aviation Maintenance Technology

Dental Assisting

Flight Science

Manufacturing

Mechanized Agriculture

Plant Science

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Agricultural Mechanics

Industrial Maintenance

Machine Tool Technology

Welding Technology

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12th grade

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Workshop PowerPoint

Steps to Completing Community College Process

• Please refer to your Outreach Specialist to help you answer any specific questions about your application.

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• If you submit an application and you want to change your major and/or community college, you can make changes when you speak to a college counselor about your major.