The Guidance Team wishes you a very merry Christmas! We will be out of the office from December 14th through January 4th.
You may have just received your 12 week progress grades. Vacation time is a great time to catch up on missed assignments. Talk to your teachers and ask them what you can make up during the break and if they are offering any extra work.
See you in 2010!
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Monday, December 7, 2009
Senior Bulletin #10
Seniors-very important information for for year college applicants!
1. Sending Test Scores
Your scores need to be sent officially to each college through collegeboard.com and act.org. When you send your latest scores, the colleges get all scores. CSU's will mix and match your best Reading and Math on the SAT (CSU's do not use the writing score or the Subject test.
UC's will take your best single day score on the SAT and your best 2 subject tests.
If you tested this weekend, you can send scores up to Friday, December 12th. If you tested earlier and did not use the codes for colleges, you have to pay. There is no fee waiver for this. You should check your College Board account to see where you sent scores.
2. EOP at CSU
If you checked YES to EOP on your CSU application, you need to fill out a separate section with additional information. You will also need to send the link to your recommender.
3. Placement Tests for CSU
Most of the CSU's want students to take these placement tests ASAP! You can take the test at any CSU, but you need to sign up ASAP. Check on the campus' web site or go to www.ets.org/csu for great information.
4. Private and Out of State Colleges
It's really important that your counselor has information if you are applying to private or out of state colleges especially if the deadline is during our break. You need to research this an be sure that your assigned counselor has the Senior data form to write you a letter. Please stop by to get the data form and turn it in no later than Wednesday December 9th if your college's deadline is before January 2nd.
5. Financial Aid/Scholarships
The scholarship season will really heat up when we get back from break. We will be helping Seniors complete the FAFSA form for state and federal aid. Financial Aid night is January 13th with session in English and Spanish. You can start the procedure at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/, do not submit information until we have checked it. Watch out for fake fafsa web sites that ask for credit cards!
1. Sending Test Scores
Your scores need to be sent officially to each college through collegeboard.com and act.org. When you send your latest scores, the colleges get all scores. CSU's will mix and match your best Reading and Math on the SAT (CSU's do not use the writing score or the Subject test.
UC's will take your best single day score on the SAT and your best 2 subject tests.
If you tested this weekend, you can send scores up to Friday, December 12th. If you tested earlier and did not use the codes for colleges, you have to pay. There is no fee waiver for this. You should check your College Board account to see where you sent scores.
2. EOP at CSU
If you checked YES to EOP on your CSU application, you need to fill out a separate section with additional information. You will also need to send the link to your recommender.
3. Placement Tests for CSU
Most of the CSU's want students to take these placement tests ASAP! You can take the test at any CSU, but you need to sign up ASAP. Check on the campus' web site or go to www.ets.org/csu for great information.
4. Private and Out of State Colleges
It's really important that your counselor has information if you are applying to private or out of state colleges especially if the deadline is during our break. You need to research this an be sure that your assigned counselor has the Senior data form to write you a letter. Please stop by to get the data form and turn it in no later than Wednesday December 9th if your college's deadline is before January 2nd.
5. Financial Aid/Scholarships
The scholarship season will really heat up when we get back from break. We will be helping Seniors complete the FAFSA form for state and federal aid. Financial Aid night is January 13th with session in English and Spanish. You can start the procedure at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/, do not submit information until we have checked it. Watch out for fake fafsa web sites that ask for credit cards!
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Freshmen Parent Night
Our second annual Freshmen Parent Night will be held this Monday, December 7th at 6:30pm in the Manor (English) and the Little Theater (Spanish). We will be going over college requirements, graduation requirements, AND!!! you will be able to pick up extra credit work from your student's 9th grade teachers to be completed over the vacation.
Great College Resource!
We've just come upon a great web site that helps students identify and apply for colleges. It also has a fantastic scholarship search. We recommend that you create a free profile with www.cappex.com. Your free profile will give you a lot of options and resources to help get you ready for college. You don't have to be a senior to sign up. The earlier you sign up, the more preparation you will receive.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Senior Bulletin "Turkey Day Extra" Edition
The deadline for the UC and CSU applications is this Monday, November 30th!
All day Tuesday, November 24th, every period, including 8th, we'll have online help in room G11. Teacher permission is required. We will stay after school on Tuesday, from 3:00 to 5:oo pm and from 6:00pm to 8:00pm in G11. Please do not submit applications without having us check them.
Other Important Deadlines:
If you plan to go to Community College, you can relax until early Spring. We will start working on Financial Aid in December.
If you plan on applying to a Private/Out of State colleges, we will focus on those starting December 5th. Most deadlines are between December 15th to February.
All day Tuesday, November 24th, every period, including 8th, we'll have online help in room G11. Teacher permission is required. We will stay after school on Tuesday, from 3:00 to 5:oo pm and from 6:00pm to 8:00pm in G11. Please do not submit applications without having us check them.
Other Important Deadlines:
- The Metro PCS scholarship must be postmarked by November 25th. Please pick up a copy in K4. Scholarship is $2500 plus a year of free phone service.
- The Hispanic Heritage Scholarship must be filed online by November 30th.
- USC applications are due Tuesday, December 1st for financial aid/scholarship consideration.
If you plan to go to Community College, you can relax until early Spring. We will start working on Financial Aid in December.
If you plan on applying to a Private/Out of State colleges, we will focus on those starting December 5th. Most deadlines are between December 15th to February.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Senior Bulletin #9
It's countdown to the UC/CSU application deadline!
Today (11/19) and tomorrow (11/20), we will be in the library during periods 2,3,4,5, and 6 doing UC/CSU online labs. Please get teacher permission and come at the start of the period.
We will also help all day Monday and Tuesday in G11. You can work on the applications at home, but please do not submit until we've checked it.
CSU applications at www.csumentor.edu
UC applications at www.universityofcalifornia.edu
THE DEADLINE FOR UC AND CSU APPLICATIONS IS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH!!
Also important:
Elmer from Mt. SAC will be in K4 at lunch today, Thursday, 11/19. Come by to ask him questions about applying to Mt. SAC. Community college applications start in early Spring.
Hispanic Heritage Scholarship is due November 30th! This includes asking for a reference, so you must complete a Senior Data form for your recommender.
USC's deadline is December 1st (for any scholarship consideration). Be sure you download forms for counselors/teachers and ask them for help ASAP (data form required).
Today (11/19) and tomorrow (11/20), we will be in the library during periods 2,3,4,5, and 6 doing UC/CSU online labs. Please get teacher permission and come at the start of the period.
We will also help all day Monday and Tuesday in G11. You can work on the applications at home, but please do not submit until we've checked it.
CSU applications at www.csumentor.edu
UC applications at www.universityofcalifornia.edu
THE DEADLINE FOR UC AND CSU APPLICATIONS IS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH!!
Also important:
Elmer from Mt. SAC will be in K4 at lunch today, Thursday, 11/19. Come by to ask him questions about applying to Mt. SAC. Community college applications start in early Spring.
Hispanic Heritage Scholarship is due November 30th! This includes asking for a reference, so you must complete a Senior Data form for your recommender.
USC's deadline is December 1st (for any scholarship consideration). Be sure you download forms for counselors/teachers and ask them for help ASAP (data form required).
Friday, November 13, 2009
Senior Bulletin 8
SAT Late Deadline is TODAY! (Friday, 11/13)
This is the late deadline for the last SAT test for Seniors (December). You must apply online at www.collegeboard.com. Fee waivers may not be used and there is a late fee. If you plan on attending any 4 year college and have not yet tested, this is the last date! If you have not taken the Subject tests for the UC's, this is also the last test date. You don't need these tests for community colleges. The last ACT test deadline is November 20th on www.act.org.
CSU/UC labs all day today (Friday, 11/13)
Please come to room G11 with teacher permission.
The deadline for UC and CSU applications is November 30th. We'll have labs next Wednesday and Thursday and after school on Wednesday till 5:00pm.
Applying to USC? The deadline is December 1st. You will need teacher recommendations and a counselor form. Go to www.usc.edu for information. Get a data from from Mrs. Hall for letters.
SOKA University in Aliso Niguel visits next Thursday, November 18th. They will be in the little Theater during 2nd and 3rd periods. If interested, please sign up in K4.
Interested in Mt. SAC? Elmer Rodriguez will be in K4 8th period and lunch on Thursday, November 18th.
Scholarships are now in the box in K4.
Hispanic Heritage Scholarship due Nov 20th (www.colgate.com/hazlau)
MetroPCS scholarship due Nov 25th (www.metropcs.com/scholarship
KFC Scholars due Dec 1st (www.kfcscholars.org)
Financial Aid Night (for FAFSA)
January 13th in English and Spanish
This is the late deadline for the last SAT test for Seniors (December). You must apply online at www.collegeboard.com. Fee waivers may not be used and there is a late fee. If you plan on attending any 4 year college and have not yet tested, this is the last date! If you have not taken the Subject tests for the UC's, this is also the last test date. You don't need these tests for community colleges. The last ACT test deadline is November 20th on www.act.org.
CSU/UC labs all day today (Friday, 11/13)
Please come to room G11 with teacher permission.
The deadline for UC and CSU applications is November 30th. We'll have labs next Wednesday and Thursday and after school on Wednesday till 5:00pm.
Applying to USC? The deadline is December 1st. You will need teacher recommendations and a counselor form. Go to www.usc.edu for information. Get a data from from Mrs. Hall for letters.
SOKA University in Aliso Niguel visits next Thursday, November 18th. They will be in the little Theater during 2nd and 3rd periods. If interested, please sign up in K4.
Interested in Mt. SAC? Elmer Rodriguez will be in K4 8th period and lunch on Thursday, November 18th.
Scholarships are now in the box in K4.
Hispanic Heritage Scholarship due Nov 20th (www.colgate.com/hazlau)
MetroPCS scholarship due Nov 25th (www.metropcs.com/scholarship
KFC Scholars due Dec 1st (www.kfcscholars.org)
Financial Aid Night (for FAFSA)
January 13th in English and Spanish
Monday, November 9, 2009
"MAKE THE U" Scholarship Opportunity
Hispanic Heritage Month is a national celebration of Hispanic achievements, contributions and culture. To honor Hispanic Heritage Month, Colgate proudly introduces a new scholarship program entitled, "Haz la U" or "Make the U." This program, launched in partnership with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF), aims to award educational grants to eligible Hispanic students pursuing higher education.
From now until November 30, 2009, high school juniors and seniors can apply to Colgate's "Make the U" scholarship program by submitting an essay of 500 words or less, that discusses the question: How do you think education can impact the heritage of Hispanics generations to come?
Educational Grant Prizes:
• (1) Grand Prize — $10,000 one-time, educational grant
• (15) First Prizes — $1,000 one-time, educational grant
Rules and Applications at www.colgate.com/hazlu
From now until November 30, 2009, high school juniors and seniors can apply to Colgate's "Make the U" scholarship program by submitting an essay of 500 words or less, that discusses the question: How do you think education can impact the heritage of Hispanics generations to come?
Educational Grant Prizes:
• (1) Grand Prize — $10,000 one-time, educational grant
• (15) First Prizes — $1,000 one-time, educational grant
Rules and Applications at www.colgate.com/hazlu
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Cal State L.A’s English Placement Test and Entry Level Mathematics exam testing
Cal State L.A’s English Placement Test (EPT)/Entry Level Mathematics (ELM) exam testing deadline for students entering Fall 2010 is January 30, 2010 (last accepted test date). All EPT/ELM non-exempt students are required to complete these exams by or before this date. Failure to do so will result in their ineligibility to attend CSULA in the fall.
For more information about the English Placement Test (EPT) and exemption methods, please visit: http://www.csuenglishsuccess.org/ept
For more information about the Entry Level Mathematics (ELM) exam and exemption methods, please visit: http://www.csumathsuccess.org/elm_exam
Cal State L.A. will be offering the exams on the following dates:
· December 5, 2009 (register by 11/21/09)
· January 9, 2010 (register by 12/26/09)
· January 30, 2010 (register by 1/16/10)
Interested students must sign up for one of these test dates ASAP, prior to the registration deadlines. Register for the EPT/ELM online at http://www.calstatela.edu/centers/testctr/elmeptInfo.php. Each exam is $18, and payment will be collected on the test date.
You can also take the EPT/ELM at another CSU campus (e.g., CSUN, CSULB, Cal Poly Pomona, etc.). If you take the exams at another campus, and are interested in attending Cal State L.A., you should request that your scores be sent to Cal State L.A.. These exams still must be completed by January 30, 2010.
If you have any questions regarding this email, please contact Darlene Buxton, Recruitment and Events Coordinator via email or (323) 343-6114.
For more information about the English Placement Test (EPT) and exemption methods, please visit: http://www.csuenglishsuccess.org/ept
For more information about the Entry Level Mathematics (ELM) exam and exemption methods, please visit: http://www.csumathsuccess.org/elm_exam
Cal State L.A. will be offering the exams on the following dates:
· December 5, 2009 (register by 11/21/09)
· January 9, 2010 (register by 12/26/09)
· January 30, 2010 (register by 1/16/10)
Interested students must sign up for one of these test dates ASAP, prior to the registration deadlines. Register for the EPT/ELM online at http://www.calstatela.edu/centers/testctr/elmeptInfo.php. Each exam is $18, and payment will be collected on the test date.
You can also take the EPT/ELM at another CSU campus (e.g., CSUN, CSULB, Cal Poly Pomona, etc.). If you take the exams at another campus, and are interested in attending Cal State L.A., you should request that your scores be sent to Cal State L.A.. These exams still must be completed by January 30, 2010.
If you have any questions regarding this email, please contact Darlene Buxton, Recruitment and Events Coordinator via email or (323) 343-6114.
Military Academy Day
Congresswoman Grace F. Napolitano invites you to Military Academy Day. This is an opportunity for students to learn about free educational opportunities in U.S. military academies and have your questions answered directly by academy representatives.
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2009
Registration: 9:00am
Time: 9:30-11:30am
Location: Southeast Academy High School, 12940 E. Foster Rd, Norwalk, CA, 90650
RSVP: Steven Espejel at (562) 801-2134 or steven.espejel@mail.house.gov
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2009
Registration: 9:00am
Time: 9:30-11:30am
Location: Southeast Academy High School, 12940 E. Foster Rd, Norwalk, CA, 90650
RSVP: Steven Espejel at (562) 801-2134 or steven.espejel@mail.house.gov
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