UC Rep at EHS November 8, 2012

Wednesday November 8, 2012 9:00am-10:00am

Juniors and Seniors: there will be a representative from the UC system on campus on Wednesday, November 8 from 9:00am-10:00am in the lecture hall. They will be here to speak about the UC system and to answer questions students might have.

Wednesday, November 8,2012

9:00am-10:00am

Lecture Hall

The 2012 SAT Report on College & Career Readiness is now available at Collegeboard.org

The 2012 SAT Report on College & Career Readiness is now available at Collegeboard.org

The SAT^® Report on College & Career Readiness: 2012 provides students and families with helpful information about the role and value of the SAT in high schools and higher education, and shines a light on educational inequities that must be overcome to guarantee that all students are ready for, and succeed in, college. When used appropriately, the SAT can be a valuable tool for high school educators, college-bound students, and higher education.

Highlights of the Report:

High School Course Work and SAT Performance

Academic preparedness for college is in large part dependent on the type and rigor of courses that students take in high school. Students in the class of 2012 who reported completing a core curriculum performed better on the SAT than those who did not complete a core curriculum, by an average of 144 points.

SAT Participation and Performance: Class of 2012

More than 1.66 million students took the SAT in the class of 2012, making it the largest class of SAT takers in history. The mean scores for the SAT class of 2012 were 496 in critical reading, 514 in mathematics and 488 in writing. Since 2008, SAT participation has increased 6 percent, while critical reading scores have declined four points, writing scores have declined five points, and mathematics scores have remained stable.

“For more information on the 2012 annual SAT Report on College  & Career Readiness, please visit http://press.collegeboard.org/sat”

More articles that might be of interest:

http://www.timesunion.com/opinion/article/Core-classes-can-help-boost-SAT-scores-3897521.php

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/09/26/3559362/what-the-latest-sat-report-reveals.html#storylink=misearch

CR Spring Schedule Now Open

CR Spring Schedule is now open and available for viewing. To take a look at what is being offered this spring, go to www.redwoods.edu and click on "webadvisor" at the top of the page.

 

Registration begins Monday November 5, 2012 and classes begin January 12, 2013.

 

If you have any questions, please come in to the counseling office and speak to your counselor.

Gaggle!!

Did you know that every Eureka High School student has a Gaggle account?

What is Gaggle you might ask? It is an email program that you can access from any school computer (and your home computers too). Why is this good information to know? This is the ideal way to move your school work from home to school and vice versa.

Say you finished that paper at home and don't have access to a printer at home or you're out of paper or ink, you can email your paper to your Gaggle account and then print it at school! We have 2 computers available here in the counseling office that you can use to print your work.

How do you access this Gaggle Account? It's easy, just follow the simple directions below:

• Go to www.gaggle.net
• click on Customer Login in the top right hand corner
• click on the link that says "Click here if your email ends in something different." It is in tiny green print at the end of the box that asks for your email
• Type in your full email address which is your PowerSchool/computer log in followed by @eurekahighschool.org. Your password will be the same as your PowerSchool/computer password.
• Hit enter and that should get you into your account.

This is a great option for you until we have more computers that are able to access flash drives. You can also email your teachers using this account. It's fast and easy to do, just follow the directions above. If you don't know your PowerSchool/computer login information, stop by the counseling office or the  registrar's office (M103) and Kris can help you with that.

2013 GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program

2013 GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program

Deadline January 10, 2013

Each year, the Program selects numerous recipients to receive a $10,000 scholarship renewable for up to an additional three years – up to $40,000 total per recipient. Awards are for undergraduate study only, and may be used for education-related expenses, including tuition, fees, books, supplies, room, and board. In addition, Scholars are invited to participate in a special awards program.

To be eligible for this award, applicants must:

• demonstrate at school, at the workplace, and within the community the attributes of leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship;

• demonstrate strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 grade point average/4.0 scale or equivalent);

• demonstrate financial need;

• be citizens of the United States of America;

• be high school seniors attending high school in the United States and graduating in winter 2012 or spring 2013; and

• plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study toward a bachelor’s degree at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States for the entire 2013-2014 academic year.

For more information and to apply, click on the link below:

GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship

CollegeWeekLive All Access Days October 24 & 25, 2012

Wednesday and Thursday, October 24-25, 2012

7:00am -7:00pm

You're invited to the All Access ZONE-the world's largest online college fair. This year's event is bigger and better than ever because you can:

• Enter to win our $5,000 All Access Scholarship - two days only!

• Live chat with admissions reps and students at 300+ universities, including Arizona State University, UCLA, Duke University and Yale University.

• Watch more than 20 hours of expert presentations on succeeding in college, paying for college, selecting a major, transferring colleges and more.

This is the biggest online college fair of the year so be sure to check it out!

For more information and to register (it's free) click on the link below. This website is a valuable resource for doing research for all things college.

CollegeWeekLive

Nine Days Left to Register for the SAT!!

Thursday November 1, 2012

As of today, there are only 9 days left to register for December 1^st SAT, the last test that will be accepted for college applications if you are a senior!

If you plan on going to a four-year college or university, this will be your last chance to that the SAT test this year. Make sure you register before November 1 to avoid paying late fees.

If you are in an AVID class or are on the Free/Reduced lunch program, stop by the counseling office to pick up your SAT application fee waiver.

Don’t put this off! Colleges are not flexible on these important deadlines!

Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program

DEADLINE: June 14, 2013
AWARD VALUE: $1,000

Abbott & Fenner are committed to continuing their efforts at helping those who have the desire and ambition to succeed. The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors

The winner(s) of this annual scholarship will receive their award within 2 weeks of the listed deadline. All applicants should include their full name and mailing address with their submissions.

Application Procedure for 2013

To apply for this scholarship, you will need to write an essay on the topic below. The essay should be between 500 and 1000 words.

Your submissions must be sent to us by email at: scholarships@abbottandfenner.com

• What have you done outside the classroom that demonstrates qualities sought after by the post secondary institution that you are hoping to attend? Also, which of these qualities means the most to you?

For more information please click on the  link below:

Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program

Reminder! CSU and UC Application Help!

CSU and UC applications are due now!!!

If you need help completing and submitting your applications, stop by the Navi Lab during the following dates and times:

November 5, 2012          2nd, 3rd, and 6th Periods
November 7, 2012          2nd, 3rd, and 6th Periods
November 13, 2012        6th Period

The counselors will be available during these times to help you and answer questions.

And of course, you can always stop by the counseling office if you have questions as well. The above dates and times the counselors will be in the Navi Lab and you may drop in (with your teacher's permission) to get some help.

Don't Miss Out on All Access Days on CollgeWeekLive!

All Access Days on CollgeWeekLive!

Dates: October 24 and 25, 7:00am to 7:00pm

CollegeWeekLive is a fantastic website that works like a clearing house of college information. What they excel at are the workshops and question and answer sessions they have with various schools on a daily basis. It’s a free resource that you can utilize to get information, apply for some scholarships and generally keep up with all things college related. We recommend that you join and get on their email list so you can keep ahead of what is coming that might interest you.

If you only visit one college fair this year, make it the All Access ZONE!  Register (it’s free) and log in to:

·         Live chat with more than 300+ colleges and universities

·         Watch expert presentations  on campus visits, admissions essays, test prep, college success tips and more

·         Enter to win our $5,000 All Access Scholarship

Here is an example of the activities that will happen on the first day, October 24, 2012:

·         Choose a College Major that Makes Sense in Today's Economy by Speaker Bio Dr. Laurence Shatkin

·         How to Apply to a U.S. College By Marty Bennett

·         How to Avoid the Freshman 15 By Dr. Eric Roseen

·         How to Find a LGBT-Friendly Campus By Shane Windmeyer

·         Paying for College By Reyna Gobel

·         Perfect 2400 SAT Essay Secrets By Shaan Patel

·         Rites and Wrongs of Passage: A Discussion on Hazing by Hank Nuwer

·         Stress Management for College Life By Elizabeth Scott

As you can see, these workshops cover a wide range of topics and offer live chats and lots of resources and information.

Also available at CollegeWeekLive are:

October 23, 2012

·         University of San Diego

·         Kent State University

·         Vilanova University

·         And several other schools

October 26, 2012

·         San Francisco State University

·         Bowling Green State University

·         Hunter College

·         And several other schools

For more information and to register click on the link below:

CollegeWeekLive

Fee Waivers for CSU/UC College Applications

Fee Waivers for CSU/UC College Applications

If you used a fee waiver to take the SAT and/or ACT exams you are eligible for a college application fee waiver for the University of California system or the California State University system. When you fill out your CSU/UC application you will apply on the application for a fee waiver from that school. If you are denied you should indicate that you want to pay by mail and then pick up a College Application fee waiver in Counseling and mail it to the college you applied to. If you are approved for the school's fee waiver, then you don't have to do anything further.

If you have ANY questions about college applications (or college in general) please come in and talk to your counselors. If they are busy, fill out a request to see the counselor and they will call you in as soon as possible. You can also drop by during break and lunch to talk to them.

2013 National Federation of Independent Business Young Entrepreneur Awards

2013 National Federation of Independent Business Young Entrepreneur Awards

Deadline December 17, 2012

If you are a senior, an entrepreneur and operate your own small business, you may be eligible to win a Young Entrepreneur Award!

NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards are open to any graduating high school senior entering their freshman year at an accredited (not for profit) two- or four-year university, college or vocational/technical institute. Applicants MUST be running their own small business in order to be considered for an award.

Who is eligible:

·         Any graduating high school senior who owns and operates their own business

·         Must enter their freshman year at an accredited two- or four-year university, college or vocational/technical institute in the fall of 2013 and be enrolled full-time.

To apply:

·         Go to http://www.nfib.com/yef/yef-programs/young-entrepreneur-awards

·         Click on the Apply Now link and follow the directions

You will also be asked to write a typed, 1,000 word essay describing your entrepreneurial experience and involvement with small business.

The NFIB Young Entrepreneur  Awards are $1,000, 4 National Young Entrepreneur Awards of $5,000 and one NFIB Young Entrepreneur of the Year  of $10,000 will be awarded. These must be used in the 2013-2014 academic year.

The deadline for this is December 17, 2012 so you’ve got plenty of time to apply for this one and get that essay written.

For more information and to apply, please click on the link below:

NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award

Up Coming Scholarships

We have a few scholarships that will be coming due in the next few weeks. It's still early in the Scholarship season but we do have these three.We should start getting quite a few more around the month of January so stay tuned!

Horatio Alger Association Scholarship

Deadline October 25, 2012

You will need to go online to apply for this scholarship.

Eligibility requirements:

• Graduating senior (class of 2013)
• attending a 4-year accredited college or university and pursuing a Bachelor's Degree
• critical financial need (family income of less than $50,000)
• involvement in co-curricular and community activities
• demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
• Minimum GPA 2.0
• United States Citizenship

To apply: Horatio Alger

Futuro Con Leche Scholarship

Deadline:December 15, 2012

The Hispanic Scholarship fund and Got Milk have teamed up to offer ten $4,000 scholarships for high school seniors of Hispanic Heritage.

Eligibility requirements:

• Be of Hispanic heritage
• US citizen, legal permanent resident or an eligible non-US resident
• High school graduating senior planning to enroll full-time seeking a degree at a four-year or two year accredited U.S. institution in the US, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands or Guam during the 2013-2014 academic year
• Minimum GPA 3.00 on a 4.00 scale
• Must be eligible to receive a Pell Grant
• Must apply for federal financial aid by completing the FAFSA in 2012
• Must write a maximum 250 word essay telling us about  your high school journey and how making milk part of your routine has helped you succeed.

This is an online only application so stop by the counseling office and pick up the directions to apply for this.

Stokes Educational Scholarship Program

Deadline: November 15th, 2012

Qualifications for High School Students – You must major in computer science or computer/electrical engineering and meet the following requirements:

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Eligible to be granted a security clearance
• A high school senior at the time of application
• A minimum SAT/College Board score of 1600 (1100 Critical Reading and Math, 500 in Writing) or ACT of 25
• A GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale is preferred
• Demonstrated leadership abilities

How to Apply:

·         Program applications will be accepted between September 1st and November 15th each year. Applications must be submitted online or postmarked on or before November 15th.  Applications received after the deadline, as well as incomplete packets, will not be considered.

To apply for the Stokes Educational Scholarship Program, applicants must first:

Go to: Stokes Educational Scholarship

• Submit a resume online during open season by clicking any “Apply Online” link. 
•  Under “Basic Job Search,” type in the keywords “Stokes Educational Scholarship
• Program” and click on “Search.” Select “Stokes Educational Scholarship Program” and click “Apply Now.”
• Follow the directions as prompted.

Once your resume has been submitted online, please submit the following by mail:

• Letter of Recommendation from a teacher/counselor/advisor who can attest to your academic ability.
• One-page essay entitled, “I want a career at NSA because…”.
• An official transcript from your high school which indicates your unweighted cumulative GPA and class rank (if applicable).
• Photocopy of your SAT/ACT or College Board scores (required for all high school students).
• Three (3) pages of supplemental information, if desired. This information can be anything that would enhance your application, such as an original essay, etc.

Once your resume has been submitted online, please submit the following by mail:

• Letter of Recommendation from a teacher/counselor/advisor who can attest to your academic ability.
• One-page essay entitled, “I want a career at NSA because…”.
• An official transcript from your high school which indicates your unweighted cumulative GPA and class rank (if applicable).
• Photocopy of your SAT/ACT or College Board scores (required for all high school students).
• Three (3) pages of supplemental information, if desired. This information can be anything that would enhance your application, such as an original essay, etc.  

All resumes must include the following information:

• Name
• Street Address
• City, State & ZIP Code
• Phone Number
• E-mail Address
• Date of Birth
• High School – Computer science or computer/electrical engineering

If you are a high school senior, your resume must also include:

• Unweighted GPA
• Honors or AP courses
• Highest SAT Score for Math and Verbal
• ACT scores (if taken)
• College Boards (Applicable in Puerto Rico)
• Extracurricular activities
• School activities
• Leadership positions held

For more information and to apply click on the link below:

Stokes Educational Scholarship Program

Reminder: Chico State Preview is This Saturday, October 20, 2012!

Chico Preview Day Saturday, October 20, 2012 from 9:00 am-3:00 pm.

Are you thinking of attending Chico State University? Chico State Preview Day is a stellar opportunity to go and see what Chico State and the city of Chico is like. 

There will be a full day of activities starting at 9:30 am with the welcome from the University President. You can attend an information fair, campus tours, scholarship workshops, trolley tour of the city, tour residence halls and meet with current students and student support representatives from various campus services including EOP, Student Health Service, Athletics, Student Activities, Advising and Career Placement. And it’s all free!

Don't miss this opportunity to check out Chico State if you are thinking of attending in the fall. 

If you are interested in attending the Chico State Preview Day, please register by clicking the following link:

Chico State University Preview Day Registration

For additional information you can call 1-800-542-4426 or go to www.csuchico.edu/admissions

CSU English and Math Placement Testing Information

CSU English and Math Placement Testing Information

If you are planning to go to a California State University system school, here is some important information about the math and English placements tests you will need to take in order to enroll in classes. Click on the link below to go to CSUMentor and download this important information.

CSUMentor

Help With Completing and Submitting College Applications

CSU and UC applications are due now!!!

If you need help completing and submitting your applications, stop by the Navi Lab during the following dates and times:

November 5, 2012          2nd, 3rd, and 6th Periods
November 7, 2012          2nd, 3rd, and 6th Periods
November 13, 2012        6th Period

The counselors will be available during these times to help you and answer questions.

Application Window for CSU is October 1-November 30, 2012

If you are planning to attend any of the CSU schools, now is the time to apply! This week the counselors have been working with the seniors in the Navi Lab to get them ready and started on their college applications. You can do this online by going to CSUMentor and get started. If you have any questions or need any help with this process, stop by during lunch and they will be able to help you. You can also fill out a request to see counselor form and they will call you in.

PLEASE NOTE THIS INFORMATION REGARDING ADMISSIONS!!

Important Notice

Fall 2013 Term: The priority application filing period for fall 2013 is October 1, 2012 through November 30, 2012. All CSU campuses will accept applications for admission during this period.

 

CSU campuses will hold all applications until the end of this initial application filing period on November 30, 2012. The reason for this action is because there is a measure on the November ballot (Proposition 30) which requires voters to decide whether to provide additional funding to help the state address the ongoing structural deficit. If Proposition 30 is not approved, the CSU budget will be cut an additional $250 million.

Enrollment capacity on the CSU campuses is necessarily tied to the amount of available state funding. Therefore, if Proposition 30 is not approved, the CSU will have to admit fewer students. Admission decisions are therefore being postponed; students will begin to receive admission notices after the application deadline of November 30, 2012.

For more information and to get started on your application, please click on the link below:

CSUMentor

Date Change for the ASVAB

If you signed up for the November 10, 2012 ASVAB test, please note that the date and location have changed!

Due to the Veteran's Day Holiday, the ASVAB  has been rescheduled to Saturday, November 3, 2012 and will be administered in room M114 at 8:30am. Please arrive by 8:15am to sign in. Testing will last about three hours.

Please be courteous as  you arrive on test day as several rooms on campus will also be hosting the SAT that day.

If for some reason you are unable to make the rescheduled date of November 3rd, please consider taking the test on Saturday, January 12, 2013

SAT Deadlines Coming Up

The late registration deadline for the November 3, 2012 SAT test is next Friday, October 19, 2012. You will need to pay a late registration fee of $27* in addition to the normal $50 fee. If you are eligible for a fee waiver, the waiver will not cover the $27 but will cover the $50. Stop by the counseling office to see if you qualify for a fee waiver.

The registration deadline for the next and last SAT test that can be used  for college applications and admissions purposes will be November 1, 2012 for the December 1,2012. 

Stop by the counseling office to pick up a schedule for both the SAT and the ACT tests and see if you are eligible for a fee waiver.

* Late registration is $27, not $77.

Have Your SAT Scores Sent to All CSU Schools at One Time

Great news! You can now have your SAT scores available for all the CSU campuses instead of paying $10.00 each to send them individually!

You can now list CSUMentor as an SAT score recipient and that will make your scores available for any CSU where you’ve applied. You simply use the CSUMentor as an institution. The institution code for CSUMentor is 3594. CSUMentor will then store your scores for ALL CSU campuses to utilize. 

 If you have not yet sent your scores to either a CSU campus or CSUMentor, you can request this at:

www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/reg.html.

Check out the CSUMentor website for all kinds of great information about applying to a CSU system school. Click on the link below:

CSUMentor

The California State PTA Graduating High School Senior Scholarships Are Now Available

Deadline: Close of business February 1, 2013

The California State PTA Graduating High School Senior Scholarships applications are now available in the counseling office!  (This is the California State PTA not the EHS PTSA) This scholarship recognizes volunteer service in the school and community and does not have a GPA requirement. The scholarship is for $500.

Qualifications:

·         California resident

·         Graduating from a high school in California with a PTA/PTSA unit in good standing

·         Be a member of his/her high school PTA/PTSA and include a copy of your current membership card with your application

What to submit:

1.    Completed application

2.    Legible copy if your PTA/PTSA membership card on an 8 ½” x 11” sheet of paper

3.    An essay describing:

·         Any PTA/PTSA responsibility you may have

·         Your career plans, goals and other information you feel would be valuable to the selection committee

·         All school service related activities including any service you provide to others at school. Do not use abbreviations for any organization listed, spell them out completely

·         Your volunteer service in the community (non-school related service)

4.    Reference forms and letters in sealed envelopes

·         Reference form and letter written specifically for this scholarship

·         First reference form and letter completed by a community volunteer leader with whom student applicant has served; not related to student

·         Second reference form and letter completed by a high school faculty member

·         Copies of recommendation letters for college admission are NOT acceptable

·         NOTE: each completed reference form and letter must be given to the applicant in a separate sealed envelope.

Mail your completed packet in one envelope. All submissions must be received in the California State PTA office by the close of business Friday, February 1, 2013. Faxed submissions will not be accepted.

You can pick up application forms for the scholarship in the counseling office. PTSA/PTA registration forms were mailed home in the beginning of the year packet but are also available in the Finance office.

Chico Preview Day Saturday, October 20, 2012

Chico Preview Day Saturday, October 20, 2012 from 9:00 am-3:00 pm.

Are you thinking of attending Chico State University? Chico State Preview Day is a stellar opportunity to go and see what Chico State and the city of Chico is like. 

There will be a full day of activities starting at 9:30 am with the welcome from the University President. You can attend an information fair, campus tours, scholarship workshops, trolley tour of the city, tour residence halls and meet with current students and student support representatives from various campus services including EOP, Student Health Service, Athletics, Student Activities, Advising and Career Placement. And it’s all free!

Don't miss this opportunity to check out Chico State if you are thinking of attending in the fall. 

If you are interested in attending the Chico State Preview Day, please register by clicking the following link:

Chico State University Preview Day Registration

For additional information you can call 1-800-542-4426 or go to www.csuchico.edu/admissions