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ELK GROVE HIGH SCHOOL

POST SECONDARY HANDBOOK

2018-2019

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CEEB Code 050825

Eugene Christmas, III, Ed D – Principal

Deanna Sommers – Head Counselor, Du-Hj

Jason Emperador – S-Z

Darcy Knight – Mc-R

Kelly Teresi – Frosh Du - Hj

Amanda Wilson – Ho-Ma

Karen Wolff – A-Do

Amanda Conklin – Career Center Technician

District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, including harassment, intimidation and bullying based on a student’s actual or perceived disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital or parental status, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This policy applies to all acts related to school activity or school attendance occurring within a school under the jurisdiction of the District Superintendent.

Elk Grove High School welcomes those with disabilities to participate fully in the programs, services and activities offered to students, parents, guardians and members of the public.  If you need a disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to participate in any program, service or activity offered to you, please contact the principal or school secretary at least 48 hours before the scheduled event so that we may make every reasonable effort to accommodate you. [Government Code Section 54953.2; Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 202 (42 U.S.C. Section 12132).]

Dear Class of 2019:

Welcome to the most exciting year of your stay at Elk Grove High School. After you graduate from EGHS you may seek employment; attend a four-year college, a community college, a career or technical school, join the military or work in an apprenticeship program. These decisions can often be confusing and frustrating. This handbook has been designed to alleviate some of your stress and help you to make the best decisions possible. A couple pieces of advice –

Get Help - When you do not understand something, ask someone or see your counselor immediately. Opportunities have been lost by those who failed to ask for assistance.

Follow Through - Do not drop the ball! Whenever you are sent any forms or emails, take care of them right away. Don’t put it off, especially things that have to do with financial aid.

Copy or Scan It - Keep a folder/binder of all your important documents. Include college application websites and passwords for these sites. Keep this binder/folder in a safe place!

With this knowledge we hope to help you plan your future and make sound decisions. If you don't find the answers in this handout, please visit your counselor or the Career Center.

Please use the following emails if you should need to contact us after hours or for your college applications:

Mr. Emperador JEmperad@

Ms. Sommers MSommers@

Ms. Knight DKnight@

Ms. Teresi KATeresi@

Ms. Wilson ACWilson@

Ms. Wolff KWolff@

Good Luck from the Counseling staff,

Mr. Emperador, Ms. Knight, Ms. Sommers, Ms. Teresi, Ms. Wilson, and

Ms. Wolff

IMPORTANT DATES

Seniors are strongly encouraged to apply to three or four colleges and/or training programs of interest to them and not make final decisions about what they are going to do or where they are going to go until March or April of their senior year. By this time, they will know where they have been accepted and know how much (if any) financial aid they will have which will help pay for the options they are considering.

Available Now

Californiacolleges.edu is a one stop college and career planning tool. You can access information about California Community Colleges, CSU, and careers. See your counselor for more info!

Beginning in September

A Cosumnes River College Outreach Specialist will be available. Please visit the Career Center to schedule an appointment.

Colleges Visiting EGHS

Check weekly in the Career Center to see which colleges and when their representative will be on campus.

September 15

Historically Black Colleges and Universities Recruitment Fair at Monterey Trail High School from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

October 1 - March 2

The filing period for FAFSA is between these dates. March 2 is the filing deadline to be eligible for Cal Grants; FAFSA deadline is June 30. Applications for financial aid must be filed electronically or mailed in to be considered for most financial aid programs. Request a paper FAFSA application by calling 1-800-4-FED-AID.

October 1 – November 30

The Freshman Application for the California State University and University of California is available online.

October 3

Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) will be offered for free on campus. If you are interested, please see Ms. Conklin in Career Center.

October 16 and 18

Cal State Apply workshops presented by EGHS counselors in the Career Center. Stay in touch with the Career Center for upcoming info.

October 16

District Wide College and Career Fair at Valley High School from 6:30 p.m. -8:00 p.m.

November 1

Los Rios Community College application is available online.

November 13

Cash for College/Financial Aid Night will be held in the cafeteria from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

January/February/March

Continue scholarship searches and applications.

March

Notification of fall 2018 admission decisions begins for CSU and UC campuses

May

Graduating seniors must request copies of their final transcript.

Common Application

Los Rios Community College District losrios.edu

(ARC, CRC, SCC and FLC)

California State University

University of California universityofcalifornia.edu

University of the Pacific pacific.edu

San Joaquin Delta College deltacollege.edu

Sierra College sierracollege.edu

NCAA Eligibility Center (Formerly Clearinghouse)

NAIA Eligibility Center

Cal State Apply Online Application Instructions



When you’re ready to complete your application be sure to have these items on hand: unofficial transcript, test scores (SAT, ACT, AP, or IB), your Social Security number, your citizenship status, a method of payment, your parent’s citizenship status, your parent’s income (if you are a dependent).

SAT

If you list a CSU campus as an SAT score report recipient, your scores will automatically be sent to all

campuses to which you submit an application. You may also use the CSU system wide institution code

(3594) to ensure that all campuses to which you submit an application receive your scores.

ACT

If you list a CSU campus as an ACT score report recipient, your scores will automatically be sent to all

campuses to which you submit an application.

APPLICATION FEE WAIVER

In case of financial hardship, campuses allow a limited number of undergraduate application fee

waivers for residents of California. For students without lawful immigration status, who qualify for an

AB540 non-resident tuition exception, fee waivers may also be available. If you file the admission

application via Cal State Apply, the fee waiver request is included in the online system

as part of the application process. You will be notified at the time you apply online if you qualify for the

fee waiver.

CAL STATE APPLY WORKSHOPS

EGHS will be hosting Cal State Apply workshops in October the Career Center. Seating is limited see Ms. Conklin in the Career Center to sign-up.

You will need to bring the following items with you to the workshop:

• Unofficial transcripts

• Test scores (SAT, ACT, AP or IB)

• Your Social Security number

• Your citizenship status

• A method of payment

• Your parent’s citizenship status

• Annual income: Your parents if you are a dependent; your income if you are independent

University of California Application Instructions

universityofcalifornia.edu/apply

TEST SCORES

Freshman applicants have to include your scores from the ACT plus Writing or the SAT with Essay. Be sure to complete these tests by December. All applicants should report scores for any SAT Subject Tests, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, TOEFL or IELTS exams they have taken.

APPLICATION FEE WAIVER

You can apply for a fee waiver within the online application and be notified immediately whether you have qualified. You will need to provide your family's income and the number of people supported by that income. UC will waive application fees for up to four campuses for qualified students who would otherwise be unable to apply for admission. The fee waiver program is for United States citizens, permanent residents and applicants eligible for AB540 benefits. Students who qualify for fee waivers and who select more than four campuses must pay $70 for each additional choice.

SAT & ACT TEST DATES

The two national tests are the SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) and the ACT (American College Test) – and almost all four-year colleges and universities in the nation accept either SAT Reasoning Test or ACT scores equally. Because research indicates that many students perform quite differently on the SAT and the ACT, it may benefit students to take both tests since colleges typically use the higher of the two scores for admission, scholarship, and athletic eligibility.

The SAT Reasoning Test is a 3-hour test that measures critical reading, mathematical reasoning and writing skills related to successful performance in college. The SAT with the optional essay is 3 hours and 50 minutes.

Register online at (credit card required) or by mailing in the registration form available in the Career Center.

The SAT Subject Tests (formerly SAT II: Subject Tests) Students take the SAT Subject Tests to demonstrate to colleges their mastery of specific subjects like English, history and social studies, mathematics, science, and languages. It is recommended that Subject Tests be taken at the completion of a particular course or series of courses related to the subject area. (Required by some private colleges in addition to the SAT Reasoning and/or ACT.) Visit the website or pick up an SAT Registration Bulletin in the Career Center for information on Subject Test Fees. Subject tests are no longer required for University of California applications, unless specified by individual colleges.

SAT Test Dates during the 2018 - 2019 school year:

Test Date Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline ($29.00 late fee)

October 6 September 7 September 26

November 3 October 5 October 24

December 1 November 2 November 20

SAT Reasoning and SAT Subject Tests cannot be completed on the same test date. Students wishing to complete both tests must register for 2 separate test dates

The ACT Test measures educational development in English, mathematics, reading and science reasoning. Students may register for one of two Test Options: the ACT or ACT Plus Writing which includes a 30-minute Writing Test. Check the website for a list of institutions that recommend, require, or do not need the results from the ACT Writing test.

Students may register by completing the mail-in registration packet available in the Career Center, or by

using the online registration option at (credit card required).

ACT Test Dates during the 2018 - 2019 school year

Test Date Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline ($30.00 late fee)

October 27 September 28 September 29 – October 14

December 8 November 2 November 3 – 19

Fee Waivers are available for both ACT /SAT to those who demonstrate financial need

(limit 2 per student). See Amanda Conklin in the Career Center.

SAT ACT

Features (Scholastic Assessment Test) (American College Test)

English/Writing: Questions test grammar usage Stresses grammar and usage

and word choice punctuation and sentence structure

Writing: Optional Optional

Math: Up to 9th grade geometry Up to Trigonometry and Algebra 2

Reading: Sentence Completion, critical Questions drawn from four passages reading and reading (may cover prose, fiction, social science, comprehension humanities, and natural science)

Science: None Charts and experiments

Calculators permitted: Yes (optional) Yes (optional)

Penalty for wrong No penalty for guessing No penalty for guessing

answer:

Scoring: 200-800 per section, 1 - 36

for a total of 1600 possible

Cost: SAT $47.50 ACT $46.00

with Essay $64.50 plus Writing $67.00

Subject registration $26.00

Subject tests $22.00-$26.00

*SAT and/or ACT by December of senior year (CSU – Cal Poly, Humboldt, and San Diego SAT deadline is November; ACT deadline is October)

ELK GROVE REGIONAL SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation scholarship applications will be available after December 1, 2018 for Elk Grove Unified School District graduating seniors. Foundation scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors graduating in May 2019 and planning to attend a trade school, four year university/college, or community college after high school graduation.

In 2018, the Foundation awarded scholarships totaling over $220,000 and it expects to exceed those amounts in 2019. Many of the Foundation scholarships are based on a student’s experiences, community service involvement and career choice; not on a high grade point average.

After December 1, 2018 information about the scholarships, along with scholarship applications, can be found online at .The deadline for submitting applications will be in January 2019.

We encourage all students who plan on receiving additional education after high school to apply for these scholarships.

RECOMMENDED SCHOLARSHIP PROCEDURE

How to get scholarship applications:

1. Check the Career Center page on EGHS website (eghs.). New scholarship opportunities are added often.

2. Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation has scholarships available to EGUSD students. The

application process will begin in December (see previous page)

3. Use scholarship search engines such as: studentaid.scholarship, ,

and .

4. The Career Center also offers local scholarships each year. These are only available to Elk Grove High

School seniors. These scholarships will be available in the spring.

Things you must do if you expect to be considered for a scholarship:

1. Type the application. Do not strike over letters or cross out words.

2. Keep the application NEAT and CLEAN. You are judged on how the application looks, as well as on the content. PROOFREAD your final draft carefully, and have someone else proofread it as well.

3. Fill in all the information that is required.

4. SPELLING must be correct. Use the dictionary or spell check to correctly spell a word

5. When asked to write an essay, address the topic.

a. Have a proper heading

b. Have a controlling idea in the first paragraph, develop the idea in at least one paragraph, and end

with a concluding paragraph.

c. Have your essay read by someone who can offer positive suggestions.

Scholarship Search Tips

1. Check Your Prospective Schools

Go to their website or call the financial aid office. If you meet the qualifications, find out how to apply. Don't assume that by applying for admission, you're applying for scholarships. It's often a separate process. Be aware that scholarship deadlines can be different from those set for the college admission application. Raising your GPA and test scores in high school will help increase your chances of earning merit aid.

2. Dig into Your Network

Do you belong to a church group or a local chapter of some national club? Are either of your parents a member of a union or civic groups? Does either of them work for a large corporation? Many of these types of organizations offer scholarships to members and their children. Check out the PTSO, Kiwanis Club, Chamber of Commerce, churches, foundations and others in your town, which often offer scholarships based on a variety of factors. There’s often less competition for these, since they have to be awarded locally.

3. Try Online

When searching online, it is recommend that you be as specific as possible. Simply typing in "scholarships" will yield thousands upon thousands of results. Use qualifiers such as the names of schools and programs of study to help narrow the field.

A word of caution: You should never pay money to investigate scholarships. Scholarship providers don't offer their awards to students who pay to find them; they offer them to all students.

4. Be Aware of Scholarship Deadlines

Deadlines vary by scholarship. Some are the summer before your senior year, others in the fall or as late as spring. To stay organized and keep track of due dates, it is recommend keeping a calendar, and making your earliest deadline the deadline for all of your applications. Finally (and this cannot be stressed enough), do not miss deadlines. You'll have no recourse if your application arrives late, and you will have zero chance of receiving that award.

A final word on scholarships

You may review a hundred scholarships before you find one that applies to you. Be patient and continue your search. Eventually you'll uncover a good match!

Scholarship Search Websites

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Fastweb hosts more than 1.5 million scholarships that provide more than $3.4 billion. Once you create a profile, the site’s search feature will help you find the most accurate matches that fit your needs. Your personal profile is how the site helps you find pretty much exactly what you’re looking for.

You can then also see all the scholarships you applied for, or may want to apply to in the future.

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While the College Board is known for its college planning tools, it also has an arm that focuses on scholarships. Big Future hosts scholarships, as well as other financial aid and internship information from more than 2,200 programs — totaling nearly $6 billion. In order to get the most accurate search results, it’s critical to fill out as many details as you can in the profile that’s used for searching.

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Formerly known as College Prowler, Niche is a great tool that can help you find colleges AND money. It’s organized into categories that make it pretty easy to find what you’re looking for — allowing users to search by interest, career, major and other areas.

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hosts one of the largest scholarship databases out there and it’s updated on a daily basis. According to the site, “With more than 2.7 million scholarship and grant opportunities worth more than $19 billion, just about everyone is bound to find something.” It’s easy to browse by category, but the best way to take advantage of what the site has to offer is to make a personal profile.

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Moolahspot isn’t as robust as some of the other scholarship databases, but in the search for a college scholarship, it’s another option to help you find extra money.

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Scholarship Monkey allows you to search for scholarships a few different ways. You can search by keyword, browse scholarship lists (various categories/topics) and also see lists of the latest and featured scholarships. The site also allows you to create a personal profile for more accurate results.

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Cappex hosts a database of more than $11 billion in scholarship opportunities. Once you create a personal profile, you can search for opportunities that directly match your strengths and skills.

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Chegg is widely known for its online textbook store that allows students to either rent or buy textbooks for cheap. But Chegg is also a great resource for finding scholarships — more than $1 billion worth of them. To search for available scholarships, go to ‘colleges’ at the top of the homepage and then click ‘scholarships’ in the drop-down menu. Once you create a personal profile, you can search for available opportunities that match your criteria. Chegg also has a ‘top scholarship picks this week’ category that highlights some options you may have missed.

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Unigo hosts millions of available scholarships and makes it easy to search by type, including: athletic scholarships, college-specific scholarships, company-based scholarships, minority scholarships, major-specific scholarships, state-specific scholarships and more. You can search by category or create a personal profile to get more specific results that match your needs.

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Peterson’s hosts $10 billion in scholarship opportunities and also provides information to help you in your search. Once you fill out a short survey, you can filter your search results so they’re tailored to your specific needs. The site also allows users to search by a variety of different topics, college types and personal details — in order to give you the best results for you.

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According to the official Student Aid website, this free tool is a great resource for students to search more than 7,500 scholarships, grants and other various types of financial aid award opportunities.

The Career One Stop tool allows you to:

o Look through the site’s entire inventory of scholarships, arranged in order of closest deadline first.

o Narrow your list with a “search by keyword” option: Just enter a keyword about the type of award you’re looking for.

o Use the filters to see opportunities for only certain types of awards, locations, level of study, and more.

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

REQUESTING LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

It is always very helpful to have three or four letters of recommendation that you can use for college, job or scholarship applications. Many places require them and even more places will consider them favorably. When asking teachers, employers, or counselors for a letter of recommendation, the following suggestions will help make sure you get the best letter possible.

1. Ask for letters of recommendation well in advance. Recommendations that you need the next day will not be good ones.

2. In this handbook you will find a Personal Data Form. Fill this out, make copies of it and give it to whomever you are asking to write a recommendation for you. This form will help the person tremendously in writing the letter. Make sure to fill the data sheet out completely so the letter of recommendation can reflect all of your achievements.

3. If the recommender is to mail the recommendation him/herself, make sure you give them an envelope which has been addressed and stamped.

4. Generally, it is a good idea to get a copy of the recommendation for yourself so that you can use it at other times. If this is your plan, be sure to ask the recommender to make the letter “generic” enough to be used elsewhere.

5. Courtesy and patience are the rule in asking for letters. After all, the person is doing you a favor.

COMMUNITY COLLEGES

Subject Requirements

18 years of age or a high school graduate is recommended. Students are encouraged to take the most challenging courses in high school possible as these provide the best possible preparation for college.

Testing Requirements

Placement tests are required at all local community colleges. These are administered by the colleges themselves. This test can be used for Cosumnes River College, American River College, Sacramento City College and Folsom Lake College.

Applications

Online registration workshops will be available in February or March in the Career Center. Information concerning trade and vocational schools is also available in the Career Center.

Vocational/Technical Schools

Vocational and Technical Schools are private institutions which provide occupational training in fields that do not require college degrees. They prepare students for entry-level jobs in such areas as allied health careers, business occupations, and technical fields. With very few exceptions, they only grant certificates of completion and their courses do not transfer to traditional colleges. These schools are not publicly funded so they tend to be somewhat expensive.

Before you sign a contract with the school, make sure you have visited the site and done some comparison-shopping. Often, you can receive the same type of training at a community college for a lot less money.

The main advantages for attending a vocational or technical school are that classes are offered during the day or evening and courses are concentrated on job entry level requirements so a student is able to get into the job market much faster than going through a regular community college.

Military Information

. The military offers the best of all worlds for those willing to commit two to six years to military service. Not only are enlisted personnel trained in military operations, but they also receive occupational training in 127 fields ranging from technical to medical to administrative. It is recommended that you begin speaking with military representatives early in your senior year as military options fill very quickly.

Recruits receive service pay, meals, housing, medical and dental care, job and leadership training, 30 days paid vacation per year, plus many other incentives. There is also the opportunity to travel and live in many parts of the world. The service recognizes the value of education and offers many programs to help and encourage enlisted

men and women to continue their civilian education while on active duty through the Defense Activity for Nontraditional Education Support (DANTES), the Service Members Opportunity Colleges (SOC), Independent Study Program, and tuition assistance programs. Through the Montgomery GI Bill Program, a service enlistee will incur a $100 a month pay reduction for their first year of active duty ($1,200 total) but in return receive up to $10,800 for college expenses after honorable discharge. Each branch has its own College Fund Program which provides additional funds to qualified personnel needing financial assistance for a college education.

Apprenticeship Training

Apprenticeship programs give an apprentice the opportunity to learn a vocational trade while sometimes being paid at the same time. It is a combination of on-the-job training and some college coursework in the evenings or weekends. Most opportunities are in the construction and automotive trades though there are other fields available, among them law-enforcement and culinary. Most require a high school diploma and oral interview. In many cases, candidates must acquire their own job prospect first.

Though many programs are very selective, this is an excellent way to get occupational training while being employed and earning money.

FAQ’s

Should I take the SAT/ ACT?

If you are considering going to a 4-year college or university it is necessary to take the SAT I and/or ACT. Four-year colleges require it. Also, some scholarship applications, at times, request the SAT I and/or ACT scores.

Which test should I take, the SAT or the ACT?

SAT is an aptitude test testing reasoning and verbal abilities. The ACT is an achievement test that measures what a student has learned in school. All colleges will accept either test. It is recommended that you take both tests at the end of your junior and again in the beginning of your senior year if you feel you need to improve your score or did not take one in your junior year.

If I took the SAT/ACT last year, why retake it this year?

Colleges will automatically take your higher score. This gives you a second chance to achieve a higher score without risk.

What can I do to prepare or improve my SAT/ACT scores?

The most significant help for improving is more effort and attention paid to schoolwork in general. You can use the CollegeBoard, ACT or Method Test Prep websites for practice tools to help prepare or improve.

NOTE – EGHS no longer has a free account with Method Test Prep but they offer free webinars or classes.

Why should I apply to a four-year college?

The most important reason for applying to a four-year college is that it gives you a choice later. Applying now means that you have kept that option open so that you can go if you decide you want to later.

Should I apply to more than one college?

Yes! This will help your odds to getting accepted to a college you are interested in attending and helps to have a choice later on in the school year when you are often clearer about what you want to do in college and beyond.

Should I bother applying for Financial Aid?

Yes! There are a large number of financial aid programs and most can be used at community colleges as well as trade schools or universities. Most students are eligible to receive some form of financial aid in forms such as grants, loans, work study, etc.

Should I apply for scholarships?

Yes! You do not need to be a great student to qualify for scholarships. There are hundreds of different scholarships, each with its own set of qualifications. Check School Loop for up-to-date information or visit the Career Center. Most students are eligible to apply for several different scholarships. Search them out and go for them!!!

CEEB Code: 050825 Elk Grove High School

Letters of Recommendation

Personal Data Form

Student Name_

EGHS ID#

GPA Cumulative: GPA College: Class rank:

SAT I score: ACT score:

Tell me about your family – With whom are you living with? Both parents, mother , father, guardian?

Any siblings? Any attending college and where?

Are there any unique situations that a recommendation should include regarding your personal background-

What colleges/career plans are you considering? What do you want to major in /study in college?

List any Honors and/or AP classes you have taken or plan to take? (Feel free to attach an unofficial transcript)

Describe any community service activities in which you have participated-

Describe any work experiences you have had-

List any awards and/or honors you have received:

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PERSONALITY

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** Submit this form directly to the person you request to write the letter at least 7 days

prior to the deadline date.it November 1-30

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