September 15, 2009
Test Deadline Reminders
You do not need the SAT/ACT for two year, trade, tech, and most art colleges. If you plan to apply for four year colleges (UC, CSU, Independent), you must complete all testing by this December!
Deadline for the October SAT test is extended to September 23rd. Deadline for October ACT is this Friday! Fee waivers are available with Mrs. Hall.
Free SAT prep session this Saturday, September 9th at the Rowland library. Call (626) 912-5348 or email aromero@library.lacounty.gov
College Info Night for Seniors and Parents is tomorrow night, Wednesday, September 16th at 6:30pm. English in the Manor and Spanish in the Little Theater. Be sure to come and bring your parents.
If you have low grades to make up for A-G requirements and you are applying to a four year college, may sure you have a make up plan in place. We will be starting four year college applications in October.
College Visits
UCLA visits tomorrow, September 16th during periods 2 and 3 in the Little Theater
USC on September 24th during 6th period
Mount St. Mary's on October 5th during 4th period
Whittier College on October 20th during 2nd and 3rd periods
There will be more...teacher permission required to attend!
College Fair at CSULA!
Saturday, October 24th from 9am to 1pm. English and Spanish information available. RSVP at lisa.herrera@asm.ca.gov or call (562) 692-5858.
Scholarships
There a few scholarships in the K4 box. High School Heisman is for sports and leadership. Apply by September 30th. Coca-Cola scholars for very top grades/activities-apply by October 31st at www.coca-colascholars.org. Prudential Spirit is for lots of community service. Apply by November 1st at http://spirit.prudential.com.
