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SENIOR Presentation

Class of 2026

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Identify graduation, 4-year, and NCAA requirements

By the end of the lesson, you will be able to:

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Introduction to Academic Plans

Lesson Objectives

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Identify who your counselor is and how to contact them

SENIOR Presentation

Class of 2026

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Senior Survey

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Your Counselor will be using the information you provide to make sure you are on the right track with your post-secondary goals!

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https://forms.gle/kUY1UtLQ1jbFPGhh8

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SENIOR Presentation

Class of 2026

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NU School Counselors

Cfarber@njuhsd.com

Sbenson@njuhsd.com

Mmccormick@njuhsd.com

Nscott@njuhsd.com

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  • What you need to know…
  • Don’t stress, It’s all going to be okay
  • Going Merry-Scholarship Applications & FAFSA
    • NJUHSD Scholarship Applications will open on October 2nd
      • Electronic application with no fees
      • NJUHSD Scholarship Applications are due on January 16, 2026 by 9PM
    • APPLY FOR FAFSA! Projected to open October 1st*
    • Scholarship Night will be Wednesday, April 22nd
  • Everyone should apply...everyone has a need!
  • Read my emails! Don’t miss out on $$$$
  • Where is the Scholarship Office-Nevada Union Campus B3 or email Brandy Sanders: bsanders@njuhsd.com

2024-2025

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Graduation Requirements

  • 260 credits
  • 4 years of English & completion of Senior Project
  • 3 years of Social Studies:
    • World History
    • U.S. History
    • American Gov/Econ
  • 2 years of Science:
    • 1 yr Physical Science
    • 1 yr Life Science
  • 3 years of Math
    • Must complete Int Math 1

Graduation Requirements

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  1. Community College
  2. 4-year University
    1. UC
    2. CSU
    3. Private/Out-of-State
  3. Trade School
  4. Military
  5. Gap Year
  6. Work
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Options After High School

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  • First 2 years of a Community College is free in California.
  • You must still apply for FAFSA
  • Certificates (A.A)
  • Associate Degree in Transfer
    • 2 years at Community College
    • Transfer and finish last 2 years at a 4-year University:

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SKILLS CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE AT SIERRA COLLEGE

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Sierra College: Associate Degree and Certificate Programs

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116 California Community Colleges to Explore

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Community College (2-year)

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4-year University

College List and Timelines

Electives

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  • Healthcare Trades
    • https://www.uei.edu/
  • Phlebotomy Training (drawing blood)
  • MRI, Sonograms, Radiology…
    • https://sui.edu/
  • Massage Therapy
  • HVAC - heating and cooling systems training
  • Auto Mechanics - Universal Technical Institute - www.uti.edu

Trade School

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Military

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Gap Year or Work

https://sites.google.com/njuhsd.com/njuhsd-counseling-guide/home

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California State Universities CSU

University of California UC

Explore

  • bit.ly/NJU-UC1
  • Take a virtual tour of the campuses.
  • Search by majors
  • Check out A-G eligibility requirements

Apply

  • bit.ly/NJU-UC2
  • Use the step-by-step guide
  • Help with Personal Insight Questions (Sept. 27th and 28th)
  • Application window is Oct. 1- Nov 30

Explore

  • bit.ly/NJU-CSU1
  • Take a virtual tour of the 23 campuses.
  • Search by major options.
  • Consider the cost.

Apply

  • bit.ly/NJU-CSU2
  • Consider impaction
  • Use the step-by-step guide
  • Application window is Oct 1 - Nov 30

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Jessica Burgess-Rose

  • The Enrollment Specialist and Transition Counselor will be offering Application and Enrichment workshops starting in October on Wednesdays during Flex
  • Must complete the FAFSA by designated dates to receive the first 2 years of Free Tuition
  • The Promise Program provides supports and priority registration
  • Free tuition program is first come first serve so funds are limited-complete in a timely manner!
  • After students apply, complete the FAFSA and CAP (career academic planning) then they will met with the Sierra College Transition Counselor to choose classes based on their goals
  • Students will receive their date and time for priority registration after the above steps have been completed.

Email: jburgess4@sierracollege.edu

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Office Line: 530-274-5364

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Sierra College Workshops

Email: jburgess4@sierracollege.edu

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Office Line: 530-274-5364

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Am I on track for graduation?

Check your transcript in Aeries to be sure you have met all requirements.

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Do I have everything needed for my post-secondary plan?

4 yr college, 2 yr college, trade school, work, military

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I’m applying to a college, am I eligible for fee waivers for college applications?

Make sure you completed the NJUHSD Household Data Collection Form

so you can receive fee waivers for SAT/ACT, AP tests and college applications.

https://www.njuhsd.com/documents/NJUHSD-Alternative-Income-Form-English-2021.pdf

Will I need a letter of recommendation?

YES for the District Scholarship

YES for applying to private schools with the Common Application

NO for CSU/UC applications

Questions to ask yourself:

Complete a Counselor Letter of Recommendation Request https://docs.google.com/document/d/11y9tUHIwwdgjzYk1K1UMeFo9rIYk2TWd3ELp9fyluJo/edit

Teacher Brag Sheet https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bA-LWossCbKKlJsCLdLs2FmOP8rzAYpu2FrQgrlsc80/edit

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Ask for Letters of Recommendation

  • Complete the Counselor Letter of Recommendation & Brag sheet in the Counseling Handbook
  • When requesting a recommendation ask your teachers and community members at least 3 WEEKS prior to when it is due
    • For your counselor, deadline to request a letter: October 17th
    • Do not ask for more letters than needed-make good choices
    • Letters for the District Scholarship will be submitted with Going Merry
    • Always check the FERPA waiver on college applications

You will NOT need letters of recommendation for the CSU’s or UC’s

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UC applications opens Oct 1st

CSU applications opens Oct 1st

  • Create a calendar with deadlines for admissions, financial aid, scholarships, deposit frees, housing fees, etc.
  • Submit applications Oct 1st-Dec1st
  • DEADLINE to submit UC/CSU application is DECEMBER 1st
    • Plan to have these deadlines met at least 2 days prior to the deadline
  • Decide what email address you are using and check your email regularly
  • Use an application checklist for each school you are applying for.

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Join the Workshops & Virtual Presentations

  • District Scholarship Workshops

During flex

  • UC & CSU Application Step-by-Step Virtual Events

Available by October 1st

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  • The Common App: Step-by-Step Virtual Event

Available by October 15th

  • UC Insight Essay Appointments w/UC Readers
    • September 26th and 27th Sign-Up with Nicole Scott in Flexi-sched

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Essay resource: collegeessayguy.com

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Community College Application Workshops throughout the year.

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Paying for College

Financial Aid Presentation Dates:

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English Available starting Oct. 5th

Spanish Available starting Oct. 7th

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FAFSA OPENS October 1st and deadline is March 2nd for most state financial aid programs (Cal Grant)

EVERYONE NEEDS TO FILL OUT THE FAFSA or fill out an opt out form

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If you get accepted in College, you are considered CONDITIONALLY accepted

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A drop in grades can result in DENIAL of acceptance

Things to consider:

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Other reasons for denial:

  • Dropping a class without approval
  • Inconsistencies on final transcripts
  • Inconsistencies on application
  • Late deposits
  • Not responding to emails

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Any questions?

Cfarber@njuhsd.com

Sbenson@njuhsd.com

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Mmccormick@njuhsd.com

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Nscott@njuhsd.com