CSF UCLA Admissions Director Interactive Meeting

Nogales' CSF club will be hosting a viewing party for a video chat with the UCLA Admissions Director on Thursday, Nov 1, at 3pm in the Little Theater.  This will be an interactive discussion with the UCLA Admissions Director.  Students will have the opportunity to ask questions regarding admissions.

At the conclusion of the event, CSF will be sending the names of all students who submitted the featured questions to the admissions office, which will be a great way for interested students to earn name recognition with UCLA as applications can be submitted starting that very day. 

For more information, see Mrs. Solano, CSF club advisor.

Senior Bulletin #8

October 22, 2012

CSU/UC Application Workshops

We will have workshops every period in A2 on October 29 and October 30. 

What you need to do: if you haven't started your CSU application, go to csumentor.edu.  Work on it at home.  Come in during on of the workshops and we'll check it for you before you submit.

You can start working on your UC applications, but you can't submit till after November 1st.  The application site is www.universityofcalifornia.edu.  Again, don't send it until we have checked it. 

The deadline for both the UC and the CSU applications is November 30th.

 

SAT/ACT Tests

The deadline for the December SAT is November 1st.  The deadline for the December ACT is November 2nd.  Four year colleges will accept either tests, but you must complete all testing by December.

 

Financial Aid Applications start January 1st.

You will receive a letter from the NHS Guidance team if we are missing your social security number.  You'll need this to complete the FAFSA for state and federal aid.  You will also need to be a citizen or permanent resident (green card).  Please note: you do not need to be documented to apply for college or tests.  The California Dream Act will also provide financial aid this year for undocumented students.  We will have "Jumpstart" meeting on Financial Aid on December 13th.

Be careful of Financial Aid scams!!  The official site is www.fafsa.ed.gov.  We will help you fill our your forms in January.  Please note, the FAFSA gives aid to both 2 and 4 year colleges, vocational/trade/tech schools too.  The Dream Act will help pay for both 2 and 4 year colleges for undocumented students.  There's no excuse not to apply for and go to college.

Mt SAC Informational Meeting for Disabled Students

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 HighTech Center

· Learn about academic & vocational programs of study

· Hear from Mt. SAC students with disabilities about their experiences in college

Date: Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012

Time: 5:30 PM -7:00 PM

Location: Student LifeCenter 9C, Mt. San Antonio College

RSVP’s are appreciated but not required. To RSVP or to request accommodations (e.g., Sign Language Interpreters, mobility assistance, etc.), please call (909) 274-4290 or email sarzunyan@mtsac.edu

Free Deferred Action Clinic

Mt SAC will be hosting a clinic about Deferred Action on Monday, October 26th from 4:00pm to 8:00 pm at Mt. SAC College, Building 9C - Student Life.

You will get information on organzing your Deferred Action documents, fill out applications, and get your questions answered by a lawyer.

Space is limited.  Make sure you RSVP using the following link: http://bit.ly/mtsacideas

For more information feel free to contact:

Elmer Rodriguez (909) 274-5989

Francel Resendiz (909) 294-4909

Karen Osoria (909) 629-6327

Senior Bulletin #7

ACT and SAT tests!
The December SAT and ACT are the last tests dates for Four Year Colleges and Universities.  Be sure to sign up before the deadlines.  The deadline for the December SAT test is October 23rd and the deadline for the ACT is November 2nd.  We are still waiting for fee waivers.  Check with Mrs. Hall by the end of the week.
College Visits!
Azusa Pacific University is visiting Nogales this Friday during 2nd period in the Little Theater.  Please come if interested.  Teacher permission is required.
Scholarships!
PTA California State Scholarship
You must join PTA to be eligible.  Please bring $5 to Mrs. Young in the main office.  She is our PTA president.  Scholarship applications must be turned in by February 1st.
CSU Long Beach Presidential Scholarship
You must apply to Long Beach State to be eligible.  This is a very selective scholarship and typical applicants have over a 4.0 GPA.  Go to csulb.edu/presidents_scholarship/student_application to apply by Wednesday, January 2nd.
Eugene McDermott Scholars Program at the University of Texas, Dallas
go to utdallas.edu/mcdermott for information.  Due by November 4th.
Edison International Scholarship
For students planning to study Math, Physics, Engineering, Materials Science or Computer Engineering.  Apply from October through January 10, 2013 at www.scholarshipamerica.org/edisonscholars for information.
Christermon Foundation Scholarship
For parents/grandparents working at business with a liquor license (hotels, restaurants, markets, etc).  Information at www.chistermon.com/scholarship.  Due by February 1st.
We have had students receive all of these scholarships at one point.  There will be many more coming up.

Senior Bulletin #6

SAT/ACT
SAT deadline for November is this Friday, October 4th.  We are still waiting for fee waivers.  You can sign up on www.collegeboard.com and pay with a credit card or wait until December.
December is the last test date for the SAT and ACT that colleges will accept.

CSU/UC Online Workshops Start Next Week!
On Monday, October 8, we'll have an all day workshop in A4. Teacher permission is required.  We have transcripts available in guidance for all four year qualified Senior to pick up.  You will need your transcript to get started.
Your job:
1. Pick up your transcript
2. Go to www.csumentor.edu to create your account (save/write down your username and password)
3. Be very careful and don't submit anything until a counselor checks it
4. You'll need your parents' estimated income, education level, and your birth town.

College  Visits
Azusa Pacific visits on October 19th during 1st period in the Little Theater.  If you are interested, sign up in guidance.  Teacher permission is required if you have a 1st period class.
UC Berkeley is having webinars for students and will answer lots of questions.  To sign up, go to www.students.berkeley.edu/admissions.
Information sessions for Brown University on October 10th and October 15ths-go to www.brown.edu/go/brownnearyou
Dartmouth College on October 23, October 25 and October 28th-go to www.dartmouth.edu/admissions/nearyou
Yale on October 16th and October 17th-register at www.apps.admissions.yale.edu/events

National Honors Society
Seniors with GPA of 3.0 and above (weighted) and strong disciplinary record/activities can join the National Honor Society.  See Ms. Zelnick in G5 for an application.  Deadline is October 30th.

Juniors! Sign Up for the PSAT!

Juniors and honors Sophomores who are planning on going to college, sign up for the PSAT.  The PSAT will be held on Wednesday, October 17th in the gym.  The PSAT is the best practice for the SAT and will potentially can qualify you for the National Merit, Achievement and Hispanic Scholarships. 
It costs $15 to sign up for the PSAT.  Sign up in the ASB office.   The deadline to sign up is Friday, October 12th.  Bring check or cash and your school ID.  Sign up ASAP as test quantities are limited.  For more information, see your counselor.