Senior Bulletin #8

November 10, 2011
Mt Sac Information Workshop
Tuesday, November 15 in the Little Theater, Periods 2 and 3 (come to either one).  Important information about community college.  Teacher permission is required to attend.

UC/CSU/Common App workshop
Periods 4 to 7 Thursday and 2 through 7 Monday in G11 lab!
If you haven't finished your CSU app, be sure to come in for help!
BRING YOUR TRANSCRIPT, your SS# if you have one and parent's income (estimated)
If you've finished your CSU and are applying for UC, work on that now.
Remember-BOTH CSU AND UC APPS ARE DUE NOVEMBER 30!!
Get help/ask questions so you can work over the weekend.  You can email Mrs. Hall to check your personal statements or apps.  Her home email is saradiershall@yahoo.com

TEST FOR FOUR YEAR COLLEGES
You must complete testing by December!
The DEADLINE for the ACT was extended till this Friday, 11/11 (TOMORROW!)
There are no more fee waivers=you must pay with a credit card.  Go to act.org to sign up.

The SAT Deadline for December has passed, but the late deadline for December is Nov. 20.
Go to collegeboard.com to sign up (you need a credit card)
You do NOT need these test for community colleges, trade/tech colleges, and most art colleges!

PLANNING TO APPLY TO PRIVATE COLLEGE?
Be sure to get the common app packet for Mrs. Hall, and WATCH THE DEADLINES!! Some colleges have deadlines in December! (ie: USC for scholarships) We are running out of November!

INTERESTED IN OUT OF STATE COLLEGES?
Please see Mrs. Hall about a program next week in Baldwin Park (Nov. 16 in the evening) that discusses the issue.  Be sure to research deadlines test and course reqs, etc!

We hope to have another all day online workshop on MONDAY for CSU/UC/ Common Apps. If you haven't started working, please get going!
WARNING: Mrs. Hall will be at the IB conference Nov. 30 to De. 2!!

NEXT SENIOR BULLETIN will have LOTS of scholarships!
Be sure to create your fastweb and brokescholars accounts to search for $$$!

SEE YOU NEXT WEEK! Don't forget Mt. SAC on Tuesday, 2 &3!!

Considering College Out-of-State

Meet representatives from college and universities from all over the country!  Learn the benefits of attending college out-of-state at this workshop.  The Considering college Out-of-State: Creating Options in your College Search workshop will be held on Wednesday, November 16th from 6:30 to 9:00pm at the Julia McNeill Senior Center, Morgan Park, 4100 Baldwin Park Boulevard in the City of Baldwin Park.  For guaranteed seating, RSVP to info@maps4college.org or contact (626) 813-5245 ext. 317.

Senior Bulletin #7

Last Chance for 4 Year Colleges!!

Friday, November 4th is the last deadline for the December ACT test.  Tuesday, November 8th is the last SAT deadline for the December test.  Mrs. Hall has ACT fee waivers, but no SAT fee waivers.  You can complete a paper SAT and request a fee waiver.  If you have not yet tested, you must complete testing by December.  Be sure to list your colleges when you apply.  You need either the SAT Reasoning test or the ACT for UC's, CSU's and all four year colleges.  You do not need these tests for community colleges, or trade/tech colleges.

CSU/UC workshops

We will have online application workshops on Tuesday, November 8 and Thursday, November 10 in G11 for CSU, UC and the Common Application (private colleges), periods 2-6.  Teacher permission is required.  Bring your transcript and social security #, and parent income information.  Start work before you come to a workshop on csumentor.edu, universityofcalifornia.edu/apply, and commonapp.org.  Reminder that all CSU and UC applications are due by November 30th.

College Info Session for Seniors interested in out of state colleges on Wednesday, November 16th at 6:30pm.  McNeill Senior Center in Baldwin Park.  See Mrs. Hall for a flyer.

Scholarship Information

KFC scholarship for 2.75 GPA and up- apply at www.kfcscholars.org.  Apply December 1-February 8.
Deadline extended for the aspirations@ncwit.org scholarship (girls only-win a laptop).  New deadline is November 21st.
Join PTSA!!  Cost is $5.  You can put this on your application and qualify for scholarships in the Spring
We will focus on FAFSA (financial aid) and community colleges in December through March.

Questions???  See you counselor!!

Planning for College

Mt. San Antonio College Disabled Student Programs & Services is pleased to present:

Planning for College

An informational evening for college-bound high school students and their parents

·       Receive information about services and accommodations offered at community college

·       Learn about key differences between K-12 and college

·       Meet DSP&S staff and faculty

·       Tour the High Tech Center

·       Receive information about academic & vocational programs of study

Date: Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011

Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Location: Founders Hall, Mt. San Antonio College

(see reverse side of flyer for campus map and parking information)

RSVP’s are appreciated but not required

To RSVP or request accommodations (e.g., Sign Language Interpreters, mobility assistance, etc.), please call (909) 274-4290 or e-mail sarzunyan@mtsac.edu

CSU College Application Workshops

Seniors!
We will be having two days of application workshops to help you fill out your CSU college applications.  Please get teacher permission to attend one of these workshops.
Workshops will be held on October 25th and October 27th in the A-2 computer lab.  We will be available to help from periods 2 to 7 on both days.  Pick a date and period you want to come, check in with your teacher first and come to the lab.

Details!
Make sure you go to csumentor.edu and apply for an account.
Start the application at home if you can in order to get done within one period.
Bring your transcript.  We will not be able to print one out for you on that day.
Bring your social security number.  If you don't have a social security number, you can still apply.

College Scholarship for Homeless and At-Risk Students

Give US Your Poor is proud to partner with the Horatio Alger Association in offering college scholarships to homeless, formerly homeless, and at-risk students. The Horatio Alger Association provides approximately 1,000 scholarships each year to eligible students who have overcome adversity in their lives. For the second time in two years, in partnership with Give US Your Poor, the Association is reaching out directly to students who have experienced homelessness to invite them to apply for their scholarship programs.

The Horatio Alger Association provides scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $20,000. National scholarships are awarded at $20,000. Scholarships in each state are also awarded in various amounts.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to apply, students must meet the following criteria:

• enrollment full-time as a high school senior, progressing normally toward graduation in the Spring/Summer 2012, with plans to enter college no later than the fall following graduation;
• a strong commitment to pursuing and completing a bachelor's degree at an accredited institution located in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution. Idaho, Louisiana, and Montana state scholarship recipients must pursue and complete a degree at specific colleges and universities. Please see the individual program description for those requirements);
• critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family is preferred, if higher explanation must be provided);
• involvement in co-curricular and community activities;
• demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
• a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and
• United States Citizenship.

For More Information
For more information on this scholarship, please visit http://www.giveusyourpoor.org/partners/horatio-alger-association.php.  If you still have questions about the scholarship application process after reviewing the information on this webpage, please call (866) 763-9228.

Applying for the Scholarship
To apply for this scholarship, please visit https://www.horatioalger.org/scholarships/.

Senior Bulletin

September 30th

Test Reminders for Four Year Colleges

You must complete either the SAT reasoning test or the ACT test if you are applying to a four year college (not needed for community colleges).

Seniors must finish testing by December.

SAT: www.collegeboard.com

ACT: www.act.org

The Four Year Application Season starts October 1st

The online sites for CSU and UC campuses open October 1st.

For CSU applications, go to www.csumentor.edu and create an account. For UC applications, go to www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions to create an account. Put your usernames and passwords in writing-planner, phone, etc. You can submit CSU's starting October 1st and UC's starting November 1st. The deadline for both UC and CSU's is November 30th!

When applying, be sure to:

Get a copy of your transcript from your counselor

Read through directions before you begin

Do not submit anything until you've checked with a counselor

We will be having workshops on CSU applications starting the second week of October.

College Visits

UCLA, USC and Whittier will be coming to NHS. Sign up in the office.

College Fair

Saturday, October 29th. There is still room on the bus and it's FREE! We will leave NHS at 9am and return at 2pm. $500 scholarship drawing! Sign up with Ms. Polidano in B4.

Ready, Set, Go!

Seniors!
There are approximately 22 school days till graduation! Complete all your graduation requirements!
All Mt. SAC, Adult School, and AVENTA classes must be completed and grade turned in to your counselor by June 2nd. All CAR hours must also be completed by June 2nd.
Time is flying by! Don't procrastinate!
Questions? Hurry up and see your counselor.

Free Prom Dress!

Would you like to go to prom, but need help with a dress?
Azusa Unified School District, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa/Glendora Soroptimists and the Canyon City Foundation is hosting a Prom Dress Giveaway on March 5, 2011.
My Sister’s Closet will be held at Azusa Pacific University’s main campus
First session is 9:00-11:30 am
Second session 1:00-2:30 pm
Registration is a must for first session

Contact Silvana Cavazos at silvanaa@azusausd.k12.ca.us or by Phone: 626. 732.8032, APU Dept of Social Work 626.815.5487 or Nita Ulloa, Soroptimists 626.914.8268
For more information about the event at: http:sites.google.com/site/mysistersclosetazusa/

Special Occasion Gowns, shoes and accessories are FREE for you to try on and take home. You may pre-register for the event by phone, email, or simply plan to attend Azusa Pacific University’s main campus and look for the sign to direct you. We look forward to helping you enjoy your high school experience

Scripps College Academy Scholars Program

Applications for 9th and 10th female students to join the Scripps College Academy Scholars program are now available and are due by March 18, 2011. See your counselor for more information.

About the Scripps College Academy
The Scripps College Academy promotes excellence among young women in Los Angeles and the Inland Empire. Each participant receives individual attention from Scripps College faculty, staff and undergraduate students who foster both academic success and personal development.

About SCA Scholars
The SCA Scholars program is a multi-year, intensive, pre-college sequence for motivated young women from the greater Los Angeles area. The program serves students who may lack the necessary resources in their homes, schools, or communities to prepare for success in a top college or university. SCA provides the program at no cost to the student, her family, or her high school. Academy alums have been accepted into prestigious colleges and universities throughout the country.

National Recognition
In fall 2010 the Scripps College Academy the 2010 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award, the nation’s highest honor for after school and out-of-school programs, presented by First Lady Michelle Obama.

About Scripps College
Founded in 1926 by newspaper publisher and philanthropist Ellen Browning Scripps, Scripps College is a nationally top-ranked liberal arts college, and the women’s college of The Claremont Colleges. Scripps College is distinct for its unique interdisciplinary approach, small size, opportunities for undergraduate research, and its membership in The Claremont Colleges, a consortium of seven undergraduate and graduate institutions located within one square mile. Scripps alumnae go on to contribute to society through public and private lives of leadership, service, integrity, and creativity.

Adelante Mujer Latina Conference

Sign up now for the largest event for young Latinas in Southern California! Adelante Mujer conference will be on Saturday, April 23, 2011 at Pasadena City College.
The conference provides young high school girls with the tools nedded for a brighter future and serves as an opportunity to meet outstanding women in many career fields.
To register see Mrs. Sandoval or Mrs. Hernandez for registration forms. Forms must be turned in to Mrs. Sandoval in the main office if you plan to travel on the school bus to the conference. Forms due to Mrs. Sandoval by February 11 with $17 per person fee.

ROP Retail Sales

ROP is once again offering the Retail Sales class. In this class, ROP places students with a job at the Puente Hills Mall. Students will learn valuable job skills in retail. The time the student spends at the job also counts for high school credit. If you are interested, come by to see your counselor.

Happy New Year!

If you need extra credits or would like to earn credits, here's a great class that is fun and informative. ROP La Puente Valley's Law Enforcement Explorer Academy starts February 5 at 8am. The class is held on Saturdays at Bassett High School. If you complete the class, you will earn 10 credits plus receive explorer certification. For more information see your counselor or call ROP at (919) 731-7535.
Mt SAC will be hosting a College Preparation Day on Saturday, January 29th. Check in starts at 9:15am. Lunch will be provided. This is open to High School students and their families. The conference will cover how to make college a reality, how to apply for financial aid, and learn about hot new careers. There will be a change to compete for one of fifteen $500 scholarships. Register at www.mtsaccollegeprep.org
Seniors!
Don't forget to attend the Financial Aid Workshop on Wednesday, January 12 at 6:00pm in the Manor (English) and Little Theater (Spanish).