Concepts of Computer Systems class

Interested in earning college credit in high school. Mt. Sac will be offereing their Concepts of Computer Systems class at Nogales High School for the Spring 2008 semester. There will be no tuition costs and you must be 16 to enroll. Classes will be held after school at Nogales and you will receive dual high school and college credit.

The class will provide an understanding of computer information systems: computer hardware, software, data communications, computer ethics, computer security, systems analysis and design, Internet, problem solving, and programming using multiple computer platforms.

For more information, see your counselor.

Mt. Sac classes for High School students

Mt. Sac's High School Special Admit Program is now taking applications for the Spring 2008 semester. The Special Admit program allows high school students (10th-12th graders) who would benefit from advanced scholastic or vocational work, the opportunity to enroll in courses during the Fall, Spring, and Summer terms. Students receive dual college credit and high school credit. Orientation dates start February 11th and individual appointments begin January 28th. For more information call Mt. Sac High School Special Admit program at (909) 594-5611 extension 4380.

Some UC's still taking applications!

SOME UC CAMPUSES STILL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FALL 2008

Although the priority filing period for fall 2008 has closed, some UC campuses are still accepting applications to some programs and majors. UC Merced and UC Riverside: Open to freshman

For more information about open majors and deadlines, check http:// www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/openmajors. Applicants under these extended deadlines must file a paper application. Instructions and the downloadable paper application can be found at http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/download.

Scholarship opportunity for Juniors!

The Discover Scholarship Program is offering up to 10 scholarships in the amount of $30,000 each to current high school juniors.

Who is eligible to apply?
Any current high school junior who:
Has at least a 2.75 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale for 9th and 10th grades
Demonstrates accomplishments in community service and leadership and has faced a significant roadblock or challenge
How many scholarships are available?
Up to 10 scholarships of $30,000 each
How may scholarships be used?
Scholarships may be used for any type of post-high school education or training, certification, licensing, two- or four-year trade and technical education or a two- or four-year college degree.
How do students apply?
To apply online, visit www.scholarshipadministrators.net and use access key "DISC".
You may also download and print a 2008 Discover Scholarship application.
The application deadline for the 2008 program is a postmark date of Jan. 31, 2008.
Online applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST January 31, 2008.
For other questions, visit https://www.scholarshipadministrators.net/EmailRequestForm.asp using access key DISC, or call 866-756-7932.

Need CAR hours??

The library is in need of students to volunteer in the afternoon. The library is open to the community and as a volunteer you would work with elementary and middle school students either reading to them or helping them with their homework. If you are interested, please stop by the library right after school and speak to Anne Sadeghpour, the community librarian. This a great way to earn your CAR hours.

Financial Aid Night for Seniors and Parents

"Jumpstart" Night for parents is December 3rd at 6:30pm. Sessions in both English and Spanish will be offered.

The counselors will speak to ALL the Senior English classes on December 12th during school. We want ALL Seniors, no matter what their plans are, to apply for Financial Aid. Filling out the FAFSA is free and will get you free $$$$- up to $1500 for community college, $3000-$7000 for a CSU/UC, and up to $9000 for California private colleges. You can also get financial aid for vocational/training schools.

Seniors Applying to CSU and UC!!

The deadline for applying to a CSU or a UC is November 30th!!!! If you have not completed either application, you need to get started. We will be doing workshops on Friday, Nov. 16th 2nd to 5th period, Monday, Nov. 19th all day and Tuesday, Nov. 20th all day until 6pm. Workshops in A18 during periods 1st to 5th periods and in K4 periods 6th, 7th and afterschool.

For CSU campuses the website is www.csumentor.edu.
For UC campuses the website is www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply
Please pick up a transcript to help you fill out the application and have your counselor check it before you submit.

You need to complete all testing (SAT/ACT) by December for four year colleges only. If you never signed up, you need to "walk in" in December. Please see your counselor or Mrs. Hall to get ready for this.

See your counselor or Mrs. Hall with any questions about applying to college. Don't wait!!

Out of state and private universities will be our next focus. The application deadlines for these schools will be December (USC is Dec. 10th) through Febuary. Community College applications start in Febuary.

Don't forget to check the scholarship box in room K4. Lots of new scholarships every day! "Scholarship Season" is January to May.

Senior Bulletin-October 29, 2007

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.

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:

• 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).