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    Athletics:

    If you plan to participate in a fall sport, be sure to complete all the information on website Athletics website. If you have questions, contact the athletic secretary, Scott Williams, swilliams@petk12.org or Athletic Director, An Truong, atruong@petk12.org.

     

    College & Career Center: 

    Ms. Dodsworth’s is on campus M-Th and is available for appointments. Please review her website for information! 

     

    Class of 2024: 

    For the Class of 2024 that plans to apply to CSU or UC colleges for Fall 2024 admission, these are good things to remember: 

    • Taking Math during your senior year is important for college acceptance. 

    • SAT/ACT - while some colleges are not taking these as part of the entrance requirements, it may still be a good idea to take these tests for placement in college (no longer required for CSU or UC schools). 

    • As always, going above and beyond your A-G requirements will increase your chances of acceptance to CSU and UC schools. 

    • For CSU schools, the new qualifying minimum GPA is 2.5 in A-G coursework. 

    • CSU website: https://www2.calstate.edu/apply

    • UC website: https://apply.universityofcalifornia.edu/my-application/login 

     

     

  • A-G Requirements (4 Year Colleges)

  • Santa Rosa Junior College Information

  • PE Waiver Information, Board Policy AR 6142.7

  • College Planning: Tips & Important Information

  • Financial Aid

  • UC & CSU Application Filing Periods


  • College Tips: 

    • Create a separate, professional (yourname@domain.com) email to use for all applications. 
    • When sending applications and scholarship information through the Post Office, purchase a ‘proof of mailing’ certificate.
    • Keep a copy of every college and application that you submit, and keep them organized!
    • Gather all important materials - transcripts, resume/list of activities including all community service, start thinking about who will write your letters of recommendation (private schools only)
    • Plan a visit to the College and Career Center!  There is a variety of information and support available to seniors.
    • Visit https://www.californiacolleges.edu/#/ & https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/  for helpful planning tools, testing information, researching college, application calendars and much more!

    UC & CSU Application Filing Periods:

    • California State University https://www2.calstate.edu/apply 
      • October 1 – November 30, 2023 for Fall 2024 Admissions
    • University of California:       http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions
      • October 1 – November 30, 2023   for Fall 2024 Admissions
    • For private universities:  check the individual application dates, deadlines and enrollment requirements 
      • Early Decision/Early Action - usually October 1st 
      • Regular Admission - will vary by school 

    SAT & ACT (PHS SCHOOL CODE: 052460)

    • Many schools have gone to test optional, including CSU and UC schools. 
    • Private Universities:  check the individual testing requirements that are recommended for each school/major.
    • You are in charge of sending your test scores directly to the schools you apply to! 
    • SAT Reasoning & SAT Subject Area: http://collegeboard.com       
    • ACT Examination: www.actstudent.org 

    Write your personal essay EARLY!

    • Students applying to the University of California system and most private colleges and universities will be required to submit a personal essay.  Take your time to do this well!   Write your first draft, have someone whose writing ability you admire review your work…. Then update and re-write!
    • CSUs do not require essays. 

    Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) 

    California Community Colleges are a great place to start your post-secondary studies.

    • Certification programs for careers (example:  mechanics, computers, phlebotomy)
    • Associate of Arts Degrees (two year college degrees with a major area of study)
    • Transfer to a four-year university (take freshman and sophomore general education requirements, then transfer to a four-year university for completion of a Bachelor’s Degree.)
    • SRJC Jumpstart Program will help all students that plan to attend SRJC after high school.

    FAFSA & California Dream Act (AB 130 & AB131) December 1st-June 30th. 

    • Online applications should be completed for the 2024-2025 first-year student college year.  FAFSA is the umbrella application required for almost all federal, state, institutional and private grants/scholarships.  We recommend that you fill out this application regardless of your financial needs.             
    • Students who don’t qualify for financial aid under FAFSA may qualify under the California Dream Act. Qualifications to apply are: 1. a student must have attended a CA high school for a minimum of 3 years, 2. graduate from a CA high school, pass the CAHSEE or receive a GED, 3.enroll in an accredited and qualified CA college or university and 4. if applicable, fill out an affidavit to legalize immigration status as soon as eligible. 

    Websites for College Planning:

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    Find your college- Search by major, location, size etc

    Search Engine- Find a College for Me

    My Big Future - search for colleges, majors, and careers! 

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