The last SAT deadline for Seniors applying to four year colleges is tomorrow, October 30th! If you haven't taken the test or need to re-take it, please see Mrs. Hall in K4 today! (She will only be here in the morning tomorrow.
The last ACT deadline is this Friday, Nov. 2nd!!
You do not need to take the ACT or SAT if you plan to attend a community college, fine arts college, or trade/tech colleges.
We will continue our CSU/UC workshops this Wednesday, October 31st and Thursday, November 1st all day in A18. If you have not attended the workshop, you should definitely come any period on Wednesday.
CSU Applications are due November 30th (Cal Paly San Luis Obispo's Early Action deadline is October 31st).
UC applications are due November 30th. Filing starts this Thursday, November 1st.
This week's college visits:
UC Santa Barbara-Tuesday, October 30th in the Little Theatre during 2nd period
Univeristy of La Verne-Wednesday, October 31st in K4 during 5th period
Sign up in K4 (teacher permission required)
Check the Scholarship box in room k4.
Monday, October 29, 2007
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Scholarships!
Scholarship season is starting. Check the scholarship box in room K4...its starting to get full.
The following scholarships are now in the box:
The following scholarships are now in the box:
- Prudential Spirit of Community-due Oct. 31st
- I Can Afford College-due Oct. 31st
- Coca Cola Scholarship-due Oct. 31st
- Scripps College New Generation Scholarship-due Nov. 1st
- Friends of Cerritos Art Center-due Nov. 1st
- AXA Achievement Scholarship-due Dec. 15th
- City of La Puente-due Feb. 28th
- Council of African American Parents-due March 14th
This is just the beginning...there will be many more. Check the scholarship box and start an account at http://www.fastweb.com for free scholarship searches.
College Visits
- Los Angeles Film School will be in room D5 during 5th period on Wednesday, October 24th
- UC Santa Barbara will be in the Little Theatre at 8:00am (2nd period) on Tuesday, October 30th
- University of La Verne will be in K4 during 5th period on Wednesday, October 31st.
Sign up to attend in K4 (teacher permission is required).
Test Reminder
The deadline for the last SAT Seniors can take for a 4 year college is Tuesday, October 30th! The deadline for the last ACT is November 2nd! You do not need to take the SAT or ACT for community colleges, only for 4 year colleges.
CSU and UC workshops
CSU and UC workshops will continue this week. Wednesday, October 24th and Thursday, October 25th -Periods 2 to 7 and after school from 3:15 to 5:00pm.
If you have not attended a workshop yet and you are CSU eligible and need help, please attend one of these sessions. You need an email address and an estimate of your parent's income. You can apply by yourself on csumentor.edu, but don't submit your application without a counselor checking.
If you have not attended a workshop yet and you are CSU eligible and need help, please attend one of these sessions. You need an email address and an estimate of your parent's income. You can apply by yourself on csumentor.edu, but don't submit your application without a counselor checking.
City of La Puente Scholarship
The City of La Puente is offering a minimum of twenty scholarships in the amount of $500 to High School Seniors.
The criteria for this scholarship is as follows:
The criteria for this scholarship is as follows:
- Ability to show merit by school behavior, school participation and at least a 2.0 gpa or better
- Ability to demonstrate financial need
- Ability to prove residency within the city limits
To apply for this scholarship see your counselor for an application packet or visit http://www.lapuente.org. The application deadline is February 28th by 5:30pm.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
New Scholarships
The Jewish Federation of Greater San Gabriel and Pomona Valley is offering the Kimberly Dawn Ellis Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is for seniors who are planning on attending a 4 year college and its in the amount of $500.
Scholarship criteria:
*Academic achievement
*Jewish Community Involvement
*Community Service
*Extracurricular Activities
*Leadership
*Work Experience
*Minimum 3.0 g.p.a.
If you are interested, you must fill out the scholarship application by November 15th. To pick up an application, call the Jewish Federation or see Mrs. Hall in the College and Career Center.
The US Bank is offering 30 $1000 scholarships. There is no essay, no application and no grade point average minimum. It is a internet scholarship program that works like a raffle. To submit you name, apply online at usbank.com/studentbanking
Monday, October 1, 2007
CAHSEE test for Seniors
We will be administering the CAHSEE for Seniors who still need to meet this graduation requirement.
The English section of the CAHSEE will be given on Tuesday, October 2nd in the Manor at 7:30am. The Math section of the CAHSEE will be given on Wednesday, October 3rd in the Manor at 7:30am. Please be on time.
If you have any questions regarding the CAHSEE and if you still need to take it, please talk to your counselor ASAP.
The English section of the CAHSEE will be given on Tuesday, October 2nd in the Manor at 7:30am. The Math section of the CAHSEE will be given on Wednesday, October 3rd in the Manor at 7:30am. Please be on time.
If you have any questions regarding the CAHSEE and if you still need to take it, please talk to your counselor ASAP.
Oct. 2nd Deadline for Nov. SAT!
Seniors! If you haven't taken or need to re-take the SAT, the deadline to register for the November 3rd test is this Tuesday, October 2nd. Register online at www.collegeboard.com or see Mrs. Hall in the College and Career Center.
College Application Overview for Parents and Seniors
Join Mrs. Hall today, October 1st at 6:30 pm in the manor for an indepth overview of college applications. She will give you the necessary tools needed to get started including applying online, the UC essays, deadlines, and filling in your A-G required classes.
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