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=Welcome to my 2017-18 Senior College Seminar Class! =



Please visit this page for homework, updates, information, due assignments, and handouts. Please visit the link on left called "College Links" for important links to websites and pages with application information, etc.

I'm excited for the coming year! I will be back from Glasgow before you know it! Please be wonderful for Mrs. Lapadula and stay on top of everything! Don't stress about college... we will get through everything together! Please BE PATIENT! Wait for me to return before opening any applications. I have the timing and organization down...I promise! Due assignments/things to think about:
 * __ Tuesday, August 29th: __**

1. Read the syllabus handed out in class today. (You can also see the "Policies" tab on the left). Sign the hard copy signature form. Have your parents read and sign the signature form and return it ASAP, preferably next class. 2. Type up thorough responses on a separate sheet of paper to the Student Survey. Due Monday, September 11th. 3. Bring your lap top (if desired/able) from next class on. 4. Think about which college you'd like to research for your college research presentation, and which student you'd like to work with. You will sign up and choose a partner next class. (You will have lots of time in class to work on the assignment and it will be due only on 9/13, but it's really important that you get started on it right away!) 5. Keep all the handouts in some kind of folder/binder, etc. These are very important organization tools to help you for college applications, etc.!

THINGS TO BE WORKING ON and to take note of.................. 1. College research prezi / ppt.... please be ready to present to class with your partner on Wednesday, Sept. 13th. We will try to get through as many as we can per day. The sooner we share these, the sooner students will get ideas of where to apply to college! Since these are so valuable to students when searching appropriate colleges, please make sure you are accurate and thorough in the information you present about your college. Please share your presentation with me on google docs ahead of time. My email is jill.lax@sduhsd.net. 2. Filling out handy info. sheets: Keep track of important information and have it handy with you as you fill out your applications.... fill out activities sheet, test scores sheet, (not for pts. but advisable!) have your transcript available, etc. 3. College essay/s: Begin brainstorming ideas -- -we will work on them in the very near future! 4. Student survey: Due 9/11.
 * __ Thursday, August 31st: __**

__SAME AS ABOVE!__
 * __ Tuesday, September 5th: __**

__ Thursday, September 7th: __ __ SAME AS ABOVE! __

__ Monday, September 11th: __ College research presentation is due next class! I'm back! Looking so forward to seeing you all on Wednesday! :) Also looking forward to seeing all your parents at Back to School Night! :)

We will continue with college presentations. Ensure that you have opened up and registered with Naviance. We will open up Common App next class. Keep on working on college essay! Brainstorm! Work on first draft!
 * __Wednesday, September 13th:__**

=**__Here's an email from SDSU that you might find useful/interesting:__**= "Welcome to the 2017-18 school year! We hope that your year is off to a great start. Here at San Diego State University we are proud of our achievements from the past year and we invite you to watch a special video from President Roush as she highlights how we continue to build on excellence. Our incoming class of 5,300 freshmen is our most competitive to date. We received more than 83,000 applications for admission with an average admitted student GPA of 3.87, 1241 SAT score, and a 26.8 ACT score. Additionally, a record number of 21 SDSU Merit Scholars  enrolled for fall 2017. These 21 scholars all graduated from local San Diego high schools with at least a 4.0 GPA and a 1450 SAT score or 32 ACT composite score. The fall 2018 admission application will be available from October 1 through November 30 on a **new application website, Cal State Apply **. Cal State Apply will allow students to submit one application for multiple CSU campuses, and it will share SAT and ACT test scores with all CSU campuses to which students apply. Before the application opens, please encourage your students to review the following information: **Freshman Resources** **Transfer Resources** Additionally, the Weber Honors College will begin accepting applications on <span class="aQJ" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">October 1 <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">. The Weber Honors College features a unique interdisciplinary curriculum consisting of small seminars with options in research, leadership, and the creative and performing arts. Students enrolled are eligible for a variety of national and international scholarships. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">I look forward to working closely with you and your students this academic year. Please do not hesitate to contact me directly by phone or email if you have any questions. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: arial,sans-serif;">**Gina Kim** <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: arial,sans-serif;">Admissions Counselor <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: arial,sans-serif;">Office of Admissions <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: arial,sans-serif;">San Diego State University <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #a6192e; font-family: arial,sans-serif;">(619) 594-0744 <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #a6192e; font-family: arial,sans-serif;">gkim@mail.sdsu.edu <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #a6192e; font-family: arial,sans-serif;">Meet the Staff
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #a6192e; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">SDSU Fall 2018 Freshman I Want to Apply website
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #a6192e; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Cal State Apply Freshman Application Checklist
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">For seniors applying for fall 2018, SDSU will only accept SAT and ACT exam scores taken by November at the latest.
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #a6192e; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">SDSU Fall 2018 Transfer I Want to Apply website
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #a6192e; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Cal State Apply Transfer Application Checklist

Keep working on a college essay! Choose any prompt that you'd like. Please bring in a typed draft of one college essay (with the prompt written on the front) with your ID # (not name) on Thursday of next week. This is a hard deadline! Please force yourself to do it! No excuses! Also, we will open up the UC Application next class and continue with college research presentations! :) We will also start looking at past essays and examining their effectiveness, etc. to help you with yours! :)
 * __Tuesday, September 19th:__**

We will actually open up the UC App next week on Tuesday... it was more important to give advice on the college essay today, so that you have the tools to help you write/ improve your essay over the weekend, etc. Work on your college essay... bring a typed draft next week on Thursday. No excuses. No exceptions.
 * __Thursday, September 21st:__**

Work on college essay! Bring a hard copy, typed to class on Thursday! No exceptions or excuses! :) Put your ID # on your paper instead of your name. :) Very important feedback session next class!
 * __Tuesday, September 26th:__**

__**Thursday, September 28th:**__ Great job with big circle read-arounds of essays today! Keep working on those essays! Polish one essay! Bring a more polished draft on Monday for smaller editing circles. Note: We will open up the CSU app next Wednesday! Please wait until then so that there are no errors! I will start taking in essays for feedback from Wed next week! :)

Keep working on essays! If you have an essay that is as polished as you can make it (you have received feedback and acted upon that feedback!) ... feel free to bring to me from next class for feedback/editing. Please note" must be hard copy, typed double-spaced. Include the prompt that you answered. Note! We will open up the CSU app next class!
 * __Monday, October 2nd__**:

WEEK OF OCTOBER 3rd:

CSU app is open! We opened it in class and I worked with students on completing their CSU apps. Please see me and ensure that I have check your CSU app before you autofill the information into apps for other schools. App is found at www.csumentor.edu/

Note: To send SAT scores to CSU schools: List CSU Mentor as an SAT recipeint on college board. The code is 3594. CSU mentor will then share scores for ALL CSU campuses.

Note: To send ACT scores to CSU schools: Send scores from ACT.org to any one CSU school (and list that one CSU school as an ACT score recipient on ACT Scores Manager). Then you can use ACT Scores Manager (on CSU mentor app) to release your score to additional CSU campuses.

DUE! .... Bring a rough draft of any one college essay that you're working to class on Wednesday, October 5th (periods 3 and 5) / Thursday, October 6th (period 6) for large circle anonymous read-arounds and peer feedback.

Now that you've gotten some peer feedback, you can begin turning them in to Mrs. Lax. for feedback! Rough drafts are due to me anytime beginning week of October 10th. Will accept for credit through October 21st.

CAREER PRESENTATION CALENDARS FOR SIGN-UPS:

PERIOD 3:

PERIOD 5:

PERIOD 6:

CAREER SPEAKER QUESTIONS : HANDOUTS to give speakers:



Alternative assignment to bringing in a speaker:

Wednesday, August 26th (per's 1,5)/ Thursday August 26th (per. 6Work on college research ....Bring laptop if applicableBring signed survey if not done soBring binder and section dividers

Friday, August 27th (per's 1 and 5)/ Monday, August 31st (period 6)Finish up college research presentation. Due next class. (Tues. for per's 1 & 5; Wed. for per. 6. Either email it to me, or share it with me on Google Drive before your class period.Start brainstorming (thinking about ideas) for your college essay.Bring laptop ile binder for binder check next Thurs. (per's 1 & 5) / next Fri. (per. 6).

Tuesday, September 1st (per's 1 and 5)/ Wednesday, Sept. 2nd (period 6)Brainstorm ideas for college essay...Be ready to present college research presentation, if not already done soSee COLLEGE LINKS tab for attachments

List of all colleges in the US and their deadlines and List of all common app schools that require letters of rec, and how many and from whom!

Thursday, September 3rd (per's 1 and 5)/ Friday, September 4th (per. 6) - Be ready to present college research if not yet done so - Brainstorm for college essay: 1. Fill out random Q's sheet (optional --- will give you things to think about) 2. Start planning your intro. letter to the class (see handout from class today)... you will have next week in class (about an hour each class period) to work on it, so don't panic! Due on Tues. 9/15 (per's 1 & 5); Wed. 9/16 (per.6)

Tuesday, September 8th (per's 1 & 5) / Wednesday, September 9th (per. 6): - Be ready to present college research, if not yet done so - Brainstorm for college essay: Plan your intro. letter to the class (see handout you were given last week)... due Tues. 9/15 (per's 1 & 5) and Wed. 9/16 (per. 6). Thursday, September 10th (per's 1 & 5) / Friday, September 11th (per. 6): - Be ready to present college research, if not yet done so - Brainstorm for college essay: Plan your intro. letter to the class (see handout you were given last week)... due Tues. 9/15 (per's 1 & 5) and Wed. 9/16 (per. 6). INTRO LETTERS ARE DUE NEXT CLASS! :)

Tuesday, September 15th - per's 1 & 5 Wednesday, September 16th - per. 6 - Be ready to present college research, if not yet done so... last few next class. - Be ready to present your self-intro. to the class next time, if you didn't do so today.

Thursday, September 17th - per's 1 & 5 Friday, September 18th - per. 6 - Be ready to present your self-intro. to the class next time, if you didn't do so today. Please bring in a hard copy to turn in to me at the time of presenting. - Next week, you will begin reading past college essays and preparing to write your own. :) - We will also take another look at the UC app. Make sure that you have a copy of your transcript and access to test scores, etc. You will need this info. with you as you fill out the app.

Monday, September 21st - per's 1 & 5 Tuesday, September 22nd - per. 6 - Be ready to present your self-intro. to the class next time, if you didn't do so today. Please bring in a hard copy to turn in to me at the time of presenting. - Next week, you will begin reading past college essays and preparing to write your own. :) Rough draft will be due in a week or two.... - We will also take another look at the UC app. Make sure that you have a copy of your transcript and access to test scores, etc. You will need this info. with you as you fill out the app.  - Optional: Fill out college essay brainstorming handouts to help you.  - Do begin filling out your college applications chart (handout I gave) and the handout with your test scores. It's important to have this info. with you when you fill out your apps.

Wednesday, September 23rd - per's 1 & 5 Thursday, September 24th - per. 6 - Be ready to present your self-intro. to the class next week, if you didn't already done so. Please bring in a hard copy to turn in to me at the time of presenting. - Next week, we will work on the common app and UC app and college essay. The following week, we will open up the CSU app and look at that. - Make sure that you have a copy of your transcript and access to test scores, etc. Fill out the sheets I gave you so that you have these handy. (You will be given time in class on Friday (per's 1 and 5) and on Monday (per. 6) to work on a rough draft of your college essay, as well as to fill out these sheets. You will need this info. with you as you fill out your apps.

Friday, September 25th - per's 1 & 5 Monday, September 28th - per. 6 - Be ready to present your self-intro. to the class, if you didn't already done so. Please bring in a hard copy of your letter to turn in to me at the time of presenting. - Next, we are going to continue working on the common app, UC app and your college essays. Make sure that you have a copy of your transcript and access to test scores, etc. Fill out the sheets I gave you so that you have these handy when working on apps. - Rough drafts of your college essay are due for anonymous oral read-arounds Monday Oct. 5th (periods 1 and 5) and Tuesday, October 6th (per. 6).

Tuesday, September 29th - per's 1 & 5 Wednesday, September 30th - per. 6 - Be ready to present your self-intro. to the class, if you didn't already done so. Please bring in a hard copy of your letter to turn in to me at the time of presenting. - Next class: Important! We will open up the CSU application and work on filling it out! Make sure that you have a copy of your transcript and access to test scores, etc. Fill out the sheets I gave you so that you have these handy when working on apps. - Rough drafts of your college essay are due for anonymous oral read-arounds Monday Oct. 5th (periods 1 and 5) and Tuesday, October 6th (per. 6).

Thursday, October 1st - per's 1 & 5 Friday, October 2nd - per. 6 - Be ready to present your self-intro. to the class, if you didn't already done so. Please bring in a hard copy of your letter to turn in to me at the time of presenting. I know we have put these on the back burner for the moment... we will resume next week! - Next class: Important! A PRINTED OUT Rough draft of your college essay is due for anonymous oral read-arounds - that is, Monday Oct. 5th (periods 1 and 5) and Tuesday, October 6th (per. 6). Please do not forget! This is a "DUE DATE"... no exceptions! If you are going to want my help with your essay, you really need to get this rough draft done! Don't worry --- I understand if the essay is not at a stage that you are very proud of yet--- that's why we work on those rough drafts and give feedback. :) - We will also continue working on the apps... there will be individual sign-up time for you to come one-on-one up to me to consult after our essay anonymous sharing! :)

Monday, October 5th - per's 1 & 5 Tuesday, October 6th - per. 6 - Be ready to present your self-intro. to the class, if you didn't already done so. Please bring in a hard copy of your letter to turn in to me at the time of presenting. I know we have put these on the back burner for the moment... we will resume next week!

- Next class: We will continue with the anonymous oral read-arounds and feedback of essays! Don't worry - if yours wasn't read and you didn't receive feedback, we will finish this up next class. Thank you to everyone for your amazing feedback, comments, and suggestions on everyone's essay. Students have been saying that this is truly valuable! - Any time over will be individual sign-up time / work time. Please: By Friday 10/9 (per's 1 & 5) and by Monday 10/12 next week (per. 6) you should have a more polished draft of your essay for more one-on-one /paired sharing and close feedback. I will start taking in (polished) rough drafts from week of October 14th and give you detailed feedback!

Wednesday, October 7th - per's 1 & 5 Thursday, October 8th - per. 6 - Be ready to present your self-intro. to the class, if you didn't already done so on Friday (per's 1 and 5) or Monday next week (per. 6). Please bring in a hard copy of your letter to turn in to me at the time of presenting. I know we have put these on the back burner for the moment... looking forward to resuming!

- If you have it ready, bring a revised copy of your essay to get more detailed one-on-one peer feedback. Thereafter, you may turn them in to me for feedback. Please bring me a hard copy of an essay the first time around... once you have turned in one hard copy and gotten credit for it, you may begin sharing essays with me on Google Drive for feedback on "extras". - Any time over will be individual sign-up time / work time.

Friday, October 9th - per's 1 & 5 Monday, October 12th - per. 6 - Be ready to present your self-intro. to the class, if you didn't already done so... next week. Please bring in a hard copy of your letter to turn in to me at the time of presenting. - Please bring a revised copy of your essay to get more detailed one-on-one peer feedback next class. Thereafter, you may turn them in to me for feedback. Please bring me a hard copy of an essay the first time around... once you have turned in one hard copy and gotten credit for it, you may begin sharing essays with me on Google Drive for feedback on "extras". - Any time over will be individual sign-up time / work time.

Tuesday, October 13th - per's 1 & 5 Wednesday, October 14th - per. 6 - As always, be ready to present your self-intro. to the class, if you didn't already done so. :) Please bring in a hard copy of your letter to turn in to me at the time of presenting. - Please bring a revised copy of your essay to get more detailed one-on-one peer feedback next class (IF you didn't already do so last class). Turn in a hard copy of your essay to me for feedback. Please bring me a hard copy of an essay the first time around... once you have turned in one hard copy and gotten credit for it, you may begin sharing essays with me on Google Drive for feedback on "extras".  Periods 1 and 5: In order to get credit, must give me an essay by Tuesday, October 27th latest.  Period 6: In order to get credit, must give me an essay by Wednesday, October 28th latest.

Thursday, October 15th - per's 1 & 5 Friday, October 16th - per. 6 - As always, be ready to present your self-intro. to the class, if you didn't already done so. :) Please bring in a hard copy of your letter to turn in to me at the time of presenting. - Turn in a hard copy of your essay to me for feedback. Please bring me a hard copy of an essay the first time around... once you have turned in one hard copy and gotten credit for it, you may begin sharing essays with me on Google Drive for feedback on "extras".  Periods 1 and 5: In order to get credit, must give me an essay by Tuesday, October 27th latest.  Period 6: In order to get credit, must give me an essay by Wednesday, October 28th latest.

Monday, October 19th - per's 1 & 5 Tuesday, October 20th - per. 6 - Last few students: be ready to present your self-intro. to the class, if you didn't already done so. :) Please bring in a hard copy of your letter to turn in to me at the time of presenting. - Turn in a hard copy of your essay to me for feedback. Please bring me a hard copy of an essay the first time around... once you have turned in one hard copy and gotten credit for it, you may begin sharing essays with me on Google Drive for feedback on "extras".  Periods 1 and 5: In order to get credit, must give me an essay by Tuesday, October 27th latest.  Period 6: In order to get credit, must give me an essay by Wednesday, October 28th latest.

Wednesday, October 21st - per's 1 & 5 Thursday, October 20th - per. 6 - Last few students: be ready to present your self-intro. next class, if you didn't already done so. :) Please bring in a hard copy of your letter to turn in to me at the time of presenting. - Turn in a hard copy of your essay to me for feedback. Please bring me a hard copy of an essay the first time around... once you have turned in one hard copy and gotten credit for it, you may begin sharing essays with me on Google Drive for feedback on "extras".  Periods 1 and 5: In order to get credit, must give me an essay by Tuesday, October 27th latest.  Period 6: In order to get credit, must give me an essay by Wednesday, October 28th latest.

Friday, October 23rd - per's 1 & 5 Monday, October 26th - per. 6 Turn in a hard copy of your essay to me for feedback. Please bring me a hard copy of an essay the first time around... once you have turned in one hard copy and gotten credit for it, you may begin sharing essays with me on Google Drive for feedback on "extras". Periods 1 and 5: In order to get credit, must give me an essay by Tuesday, October 27th latest. Period 6: In order to get credit, must give me an essay by Wednesday, October 28th latest. Thereafter, feel free to give me essays to look at anytime!

Tuesday, October 26th - per's 1 & 5 Wednesday, October 28th - per. 6 Turn in a hard copy of your essay to me for feedback. Please bring me a hard copy of an essay the first time around... once you have turned in one hard copy and gotten credit for it, you may begin sharing essays with me on Google Drive for feedback on "extras". Periods 1 and 5: In order to get credit, must give me an essay by Tuesday, October 27th latest. Period 6: In order to get credit, must give me an essay by Wednesday, October 28th latest. Thereafter, feel free to give me essays to look at anytime! Also, compile a list of colleges (handout chart) to reflect which schools you've applied to. Include your GPA and highest composite ACT / SAT, as well as the averages of those for each college you're applying to. List which are Reach, Target, and Safety schools for you. Due: periods 1 and 5: Tuesday, 11/17. Due: period 6: Wednesday, 11/18.

Thursday, October 29th - per's 1 & 5 Friday, October 30th - per. 6 Once you have turned in one hard copy of an essay and have gotten credit for it, you may begin sharing essays with me on Google Drive for feedback on "extras", or give me hard copies (preferable). Compile a list of colleges (handout chart) to reflect which schools you've applied to/will apply to. Include your GPA and highest composite ACT / SAT, as well as the averages of those for each college you're applying to. List which are Reach, Target, and Safety schools for you. Due: periods 1 and 5: Tuesday, 11/17. Due: period 6: Wednesday, 11/18.

NOTES: 1. Deadline for Early Decision - Cal Poly SLO is this Friday night by midnight, 10/20. Note that this is DEFINITE... it's a commitment and you will have to rescind other apps if you get in there under their early decision program. 2. Early Action deadlines for many schools is this Sat. night 10/31 by midnight. 3. Don't wait for apps to be completed if you are ready to send your scores. Send them! (ACT scores: send from ACT.org. SAT scores: send from College Board.) 4. Send scores to only ONE UC school.... UC's will share scores with other UC's that you are applying to. 5. Send SAT to CSU's with code 3594 (CSU MENTOR Long Beach).. .then they will be shared with all other CSU's. 6. Send ACT to any one CSU --- once it's processed, you can release scores via ACT scores manager of CSU Mentor to other CSU's.  7. Don't miss a deadline because you are waiting for a letter of recommendation to be uploaded. You should send in your app on time, regardless!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Don't let the college process scare you.

Monday, November 2nd - per's 1 & 5 Tuesday, November 3rd - per. 6 Feel free to share essays with me on Google Docs for feedback, or give me hard copies. I will try get them back to you asap. Priority will be given to students who did not ditch on Monday! Compile a list of colleges (handout chart) to reflect which schools you've applied to/will apply to. Include your GPA and highest composite ACT / SAT, as well as the averages of those for each college you're applying to. List which are Reach, Target, and Safety schools for you. Due: periods 1 and 5: Tuesday, 11/17. Due: period 6: Wednesday, 11/18. NOTES: 1. Don't wait for apps to be completed if you are ready to send your scores. Send them! (ACT scores: send from ACT.org. SAT scores: send from College Board.) 2. Send scores to only ONE UC school.... UC's will share scores with other UC's that you are applying to. 3. Send SAT to CSU's with code 3594 (CSU MENTOR Long Beach).. .then they will be shared with all other CSU's. 4. Send ACT to any one CSU --- once it's processed, you can release scores via ACT scores manager of CSU Mentor to other CSU's.  5. Don't miss a deadline because you are waiting for a letter of recommendation to be uploaded. You should send in your app on time, regardless!

Also: Note that I will be in the tutoring center after school on Tuesday, November 3rd, if you need to come and consult with me and get help on apps and essays.

Wednesday, November 4th - per's 1 & 5 Thursday, November 5th - per. 6 Feel free to share essays with me on Google Docs for feedback, or give me hard copies. I will try get them back to you asap. Compile a list of colleges (handout chart) to reflect which schools you've applied to/will apply to. Include your GPA and highest composite ACT / SAT, as well as the averages of those for each college you're applying to. List which are Reach, Target, and Safety schools for you. Due: periods 1 and 5: Tuesday, 11/17. Due: period 6: Wednesday, 11/18. NOTES: 1. Don't wait for apps to be completed if you are ready to send your scores. Send them! (ACT scores: send from ACT.org. SAT scores: send from College Board.) 2. Send scores to only ONE UC school.... UC's will share scores with other UC's that you are applying to. 3. Send SAT to CSU's with code 3594 (CSU MENTOR Long Beach).. .then they will be shared with all other CSU's. 4. Send ACT to any one CSU --- once it's processed, you can release scores via ACT scores manager of CSU Mentor to other CSU's.  5. Don't miss a deadline because you are waiting for a letter of recommendation to be uploaded. You should send in your app on time, regardless!

Friday, November 6th - per's 1 & 5 Monday, November 9th - per. 6 Feel free to share essays with me on Google Docs for feedback, or give me hard copies. I will try get them back to you asap. Compile a list of colleges (handout chart) to reflect which schools you've applied to/will apply to. Include your GPA and highest composite ACT / SAT, as well as the averages of those for each college you're applying to. List which are Reach, Target, and Safety schools for you. Due: periods 1 and 5: Tuesday, 11/17. Due: period 6: Wednesday, 11/18. NOTES: 1. Don't wait for apps to be completed if you are ready to send your scores. Send them! (ACT scores: send from ACT.org. SAT scores: send from College Board.) 2. Send scores to only ONE UC school.... UC's will share scores with other UC's that you are applying to. 3. Send SAT to CSU's with code 3594 (CSU MENTOR Long Beach).. .then they will be shared with all other CSU's. 4. Send ACT to any one CSU --- once it's processed, you can release scores via ACT scores manager of CSU Mentor to other CSU's.  5. Don't miss a deadline because you are waiting for a letter of recommendation to be uploaded. You should send in your app on time, regardless!

Tuesday, November 10th - per's 1 & 5 Thursday, November 12th - per. 6 Feel free to share essays with me on Google Docs for feedback, or give me hard copies. I will try get them back to you asap.

Note: If you ditched on Tuesday (fortunately, there were only a few of you... you missed out. The rest of us had good coffee and a nice warm, relaxing morning together), please do not send me your essays. You need to discuss with me in class first and after I have given time needed to other students who showed up, I will see if I have time to get to yours -after you have come to class and consulted with me, of course.

Compile a list of colleges (handout chart) to reflect which schools you've applied to/will apply to. Include your GPA and highest composite ACT / SAT, as well as the averages of those for each college you're applying to. List which are Reach, Target, and Safety schools for you. Due: periods 1 and 5: Tuesday, 11/17. Due: period 6: Wednesday, 11/18. NOTES: 1. Don't wait for apps to be completed if you are ready to send your scores. Send them! (ACT scores: send from ACT.org. SAT scores: send from College Board.) 2. Send scores to only ONE UC school.... UC's will share scores with other UC's that you are applying to. 3. Send SAT to CSU's with code 3594 (CSU MENTOR Long Beach).. .then they will be shared with all other CSU's. 4. Send ACT to any one CSU --- once it's processed, you can release scores via ACT scores manager of CSU Mentor to other CSU's.  5. Don't miss a deadline because you are waiting for a letter of recommendation to be uploaded. You should send in your app on time, regardless!

Friday, November 13th - per's 1 & 5 Monday, November 16th - per. 6 Feel free to share essays with me on Google Docs for feedback, or give me hard copies. I will try get them back to you asap.

Compile a list of colleges (handout chart) to reflect which schools you've applied to/will apply to. Include your GPA and highest composite ACT / SAT, as well as the averages of those for each college you're applying to. List which are Reach, Target, and Safety schools for you. Due: periods 1 and 5: Tuesday, 11/17. Due: period 6: Wednesday, 11/18. NOTES: 1. Don't wait for apps to be completed if you are ready to send your scores. Send them! (ACT scores: send from ACT.org. SAT scores: send from College Board.) 2. Send scores to only ONE UC school.... UC's will share scores with other UC's that you are applying to. 3. Send SAT to CSU's with code 3594 (CSU MENTOR Long Beach).. .then they will be shared with all other CSU's. 4. Send ACT to any one CSU --- once it's processed, you can release scores via ACT scores manager of CSU Mentor to other CSU's.  5. Don't miss a deadline because you are waiting for a letter of recommendation to be uploaded. You should send in your app on time, regardless!

IMPORTANT DEADLINE! Remember that the CSU and UC apps are due November 30th!

Tuesday, November 17th - per's 1 & 5 Wednesday, November 19th - per. 6 Feel free to share essays with me on Google Docs for feedback, or give me hard copies. I will try get them back to you asap. Please note: I can't promise to look at essays after Friday this week, so only send in an emergency! I may not get to it, though...

Compile a list of colleges (handout chart) to reflect which schools you've applied to/will apply to. Include your GPA and highest composite ACT / SAT, as well as the averages of those for each college you're applying to. List which are Reach, Target, and Safety schools for you. Due: periods 1 and 5: Tuesday, 11/17. Due: period 6: Wednesday, 11/18. NOTES: 1. Don't wait for apps to be completed if you are ready to send your scores. Send them! (ACT scores: send from ACT.org. SAT scores: send from College Board.) 2. Send scores to only ONE UC school.... UC's will share scores with other UC's that you are applying to. 3. Send SAT to CSU's with code 3594 (CSU MENTOR Long Beach).. .then they will be shared with all other CSU's. 4. Send ACT to any one CSU --- once it's processed, you can release scores via ACT scores manager of CSU Mentor to other CSU's.  5. Don't miss a deadline because you are waiting for a letter of recommendation to be uploaded. You should send in your app on time, regardless!

IMPORTANT DEADLINE! Remember that the CSU and UC apps are due November 30th!

Tuesday, November 17th - per's 1 & 5 Wednesday, November 19th - per. 6 So...I'd rather not look at essays over break - I probably won't be checking my email everyday... my kids are coming home (yay)... BUT - I gave you my cell phone # for EMERGENCIES only!! (For you, not your parents, lol!) I trust you to respect my time over break. I just wanted to throw you a lifeline in case something happens and you urgently need my help.

Have a wonderful thanksgiving and enjoy your time,whatever you are doing! :) Remember... some important DEADLINES and TIPS:

1. Don't wait for apps to be completed if you are ready to send your scores. Send them! (ACT scores: send from ACT.org. SAT scores: send from College Board.) 2. Send scores to only ONE UC school.... UC's will share scores with other UC's that you are applying to. 3. Send SAT to CSU's with code 3594 (CSU MENTOR Long Beach).. .then they will be shared with all other CSU's. 4. Send ACT to any one CSU --- once it's processed, you can release scores via ACT scores manager of CSU Mentor to other CSU's.  5. Don't miss a deadline because you are waiting for a letter of recommendation to be uploaded. You should send in your app on time, regardless!

IMPORTANT DEADLINE! Remember that the CSU and UC apps are due November 30th by MIDNIGHT!

Monday, November 30th - per's 1 & 5..(IMPORTANT DEADLINE! Remember that the CSU and UC apps are due tonight by MIDNIGHT!) Tuesday, December 1st - per. 6 Remember...  1. Don't wait for apps to be completed if you are ready to send your scores. Send them! (ACT scores: send from ACT.org. SAT scores: send from College Board.) 2. Send scores to only ONE UC school.... UC's will share scores with other UC's that you are applying to. 3. Send SAT to CSU's with code 3594 (CSU MENTOR Long Beach).. .then they will be shared with all other CSU's. 4. Send ACT to any one CSU --- once it's processed, you can release scores via ACT scores manager of CSU Mentor to other CSU's.  5. Don't miss a deadline because you are waiting for a letter of recommendation to be uploaded. You should send in your app on time, regardless! 6. Private schools / common app schools / schools on other websites... keep working on apps. Feel free to send essays, short answer questions, etc. to me on Google docs. Don't forget to include word count and prompt, and to indicate if you need me to help shorten the essay! :) 7. Start working on scholarships.

Wednesday, December 2nd - per's 1 & 5.. Thursday, December 3rd - per. 6 Remember...  1. Don't wait for apps to be completed if you are ready to send your scores. Send them! (ACT scores: send from ACT.org. SAT scores: send from College Board.) 2. Send scores to only ONE UC school.... UC's will share scores with other UC's that you are applying to. 3. Send SAT scores to CSU's with code 3594 (CSU MENTOR Long Beach).. .then they will be shared with all other CSU's. 4. Send ACT score to any one CSU --- once it's processed, you can release scores via ACT scores manager of CSU Mentor to other CSU's.  5. Don't miss a deadline because you are waiting for a letter of recommendation to be uploaded. You should send in your app on time, regardless! 6. Private schools / common app schools / schools on other websites... keep working on apps. Feel free to send essays, short answer questions, etc. to me on Google docs. Don't forget to include word count and prompt, and to indicate if you need me to help shorten the essay! :) 7. Start working on scholarships. See handouts given in class today. Lots of scholarship websites and info.!  For my class, (for points) you need to complete at least one scholarship application. Hopefully, you will apply for more...!  8. Share FAFSA handouts with your parents! Talk to them about starting to apply for a FAFSA.

Friday, December 4th - per's 1 & 5.. Monday, December 7th - per. 6 Remember...  1. Send scores! (ACT scores: send from ACT.org. SAT scores: send from College Board.) 2. Send scores to only ONE UC school.... UC's will share scores with other UC's that you are applying to. 3. Send SAT scores to CSU's with code 3594 (CSU MENTOR Long Beach).. .then they will be shared with all other CSU's. 4. Send ACT score to any one CSU --- once it's processed, you can release scores via ACT scores manager of CSU Mentor to other CSU's.  5. Don't miss a deadline because you are waiting for a letter of recommendation to be uploaded. You should send in your app on time, regardless! 6. Private schools / common app schools / schools on other websites... keep working on apps. Feel free to send essays, short answer questions, etc. to me on Google docs. Don't forget to include word count and prompt, and to indicate if you need me to help shorten the essay! :) 7. Start working on scholarships. See handouts given in class for websites. Lots of scholarship websites and info.!  For my class, (for points) you need to complete at least one scholarship application (by February). Hopefully, you will apply for more...!  8. Share FAFSA handouts with your parents! Talk to them about starting to apply for a FAFSA. Important notes:  - You can only apply after January 1st. You can do a worksheet online, but the 2016-17 FAFSA app is only available after January 1st. (IF for some reason, you started filling out last year's by mistake, just go back in, hit "clear all data" and then just don't go on the site again. After 45 days of inactivity, everything deletes automatically. - NOTE FOR FAFSA!!!!! Pin #'s are no longer used! You need to apply at fsaid.gov for an FSAID #. You need a username, password and email, and your parents need a separate username, password AND email address. This is where you will give an electronic signature. Then apply for FAFSA as per directions on the sheets that I handed out at the FAFSA website. If you ahve a sibling in college and your parents know the PIN #, they can put in the PIN # at the FSAID site and transfer over information automatically (they can link everything). They will need an FSAID # for their students in college already, as well.

Tuesday, December 8th - per's 1 & 5.. Wednesday, December 9th - per. 6 Remember...  1. Send scores! (ACT scores: send from ACT.org. SAT scores: send from College Board.) Send scores to only ONE UC school.... UC's will share scores with other UC's that you are applying to. Send SAT scores to CSU's with code 3594 (CSU MENTOR Long Beach).. .then they will be shared with all other CSU's. Send ACT score to any one CSU --- once it's processed, you can release scores via ACT scores manager of CSU Mentor to other CSU's.

2. Don't miss a deadline because you are waiting for a letter of recommendation to be uploaded. You should send in your app on time, regardless!

3. Private schools / common app schools / schools on other websites... keep working on apps. Feel free to send essays, short answer questions, etc. to me on Google docs. Don't forget to include word count and prompt, and to indicate if you need me to help shorten the essay! :)

4. Work on scholarships. See handouts given in class for websites. Lots of scholarship websites and info.! For my class, (for points) you need to complete at least one scholarship application (by February). Hopefully, you will apply for more...!

5. Share FAFSA handouts with your parents! Talk to them about starting to apply for a FAFSA. Important notes: You can only apply after January 1st. You can do a worksheet online, but the 2016-17 FAFSA app is only available after January 1st. (IF for some reason, you started filling out last year's by mistake, just go back in, hit "clear all data" and then just don't go on the site again. After 45 days of inactivity, everything deletes automatically.

- NOTE FOR FAFSA!!!!! Pin #'s are no longer used! You need to apply at fsaid.gov for an FSAID #. You need a username, password and email, and your parents need a separate username, password AND email address. This is where you will give an electronic signature. Then apply for FAFSA as per directions on the sheets that I handed out at the FAFSA website. If you ahve a sibling in college and your parents know the PIN #, they can put in the PIN # at the FSAID site and transfer over information automatically (they can link everything). They will need an FSAID # for their students in college already, as well.

6. ONLINE PERSONALITY / CAREER SURVEY: See handout from class. Needs to be completed by end of this week, latest for points. You get all class time to work on it!

Thursday, December 10th - per's 1 & 5.. Friday, December 11th - per. 6 Remember...  1. Send scores! (ACT scores: send from ACT.org. SAT scores: send from College Board.) Send scores to only ONE UC school.... UC's will share scores with other UC's that you are applying to. Send SAT scores to CSU's with code 3594 (CSU MENTOR Long Beach).. .then they will be shared with all other CSU's. Send ACT score to any one CSU --- once it's processed, you can release scores via ACT scores manager of CSU Mentor to other CSU's.

2. Don't miss a deadline because you are waiting for a letter of recommendation to be uploaded. You should send in your app on time, regardless!

3. Private schools / common app schools / schools on other websites... keep working on apps. Feel free to send essays, short answer questions, etc. to me on Google docs. Don't forget to include word count and prompt, and to indicate if you need me to help shorten the essay! :)

4. Work on scholarships. See handouts given in class for websites. Lots of scholarship websites and info.! For my class, (for points) you need to complete at least one scholarship application (by February). Hopefully, you will apply for more...!

5. Share FAFSA handouts with your parents! Talk to them about starting to apply for a FAFSA. Important notes: You can only apply after January 1st. You can do a worksheet online, but the 2016-17 FAFSA app is only available after January 1st. (IF for some reason, you started filling out last year's by mistake, just go back in, hit "clear all data" and then just don't go on the site again. After 45 days of inactivity, everything deletes automatically.

- NOTE FOR FAFSA!!!!! Pin #'s are no longer used! You need to apply at fsaid.gov for an FSAID #. You need a username, password and email, and your parents need a separate username, password AND email address. This is where you will give an electronic signature. Then apply for FAFSA as per directions on the sheets that I handed out at the FAFSA website. If you ahve a sibling in college and your parents know the PIN #, they can put in the PIN # at the FSAID site and transfer over information automatically (they can link everything). They will need an FSAID # for their students in college already, as well.

6. ONLINE PERSONALITY / CAREER SURVEY: See handout from class. Turn in by Friday latest!

Monday, December 14th - per's 1 & 5.. Tuesday, December 15th - per. 6 Remember...  1. Send scores! (ACT scores: send from ACT.org. SAT scores: send from College Board.) Send scores to only ONE UC school.... UC's will share scores with other UC's that you are applying to. Send SAT scores to CSU's with code 3594 (CSU MENTOR Long Beach).. .then they will be shared with all other CSU's. Send ACT score to any one CSU --- once it's processed, you can release scores via ACT scores manager of CSU Mentor to other CSU's.

2. Don't miss a deadline because you are waiting for a letter of recommendation to be uploaded. You should send in your app on time, regardless!

3. Private schools / common app schools / schools on other websites... keep working on apps. Feel free to send essays, short answer questions, etc. to me on Google docs. Don't forget to include word count and prompt, and to indicate if you need me to help shorten the essay! :)

4. Work on scholarships. See handouts given in class for websites. Lots of scholarship websites and info.! For my class, (for points) you need to complete at least one scholarship application (by February). Hopefully, you will apply for more...!

5. Share FAFSA handouts with your parents! Talk to them about starting to apply for a FAFSA. Important notes: You can only apply after January 1st. You can do a worksheet online, but the 2016-17 FAFSA app is only available after January 1st. (IF for some reason, you started filling out last year's by mistake, just go back in, hit "clear all data" and then just don't go on the site again. After 45 days of inactivity, everything deletes automatically.

- NOTE FOR FAFSA!!!!! Pin #'s are no longer used! You need to apply at fsaid.gov for an FSAID #. You need a username, password and email, and your parents need a separate username, password AND email address. This is where you will give an electronic signature. Then apply for FAFSA as per directions on the sheets that I handed out at the FAFSA website. If you ahve a sibling in college and your parents know the PIN #, they can put in the PIN # at the FSAID site and transfer over information automatically (they can link everything). They will need an FSAID # for their students in college already, as well.

6. ONLINE PERSONALITY / CAREER SURVEY: See handout from class. Turn in asap... 10 pts. per day deduction for each day it's late from now on!

Wednesday, December 16th - per's 1 & 5.. Thursday, December 17th - per. 6 Remember...  1. Send scores! (ACT scores: send from ACT.org. SAT scores: send from College Board.) Send scores to only ONE UC school.... UC's will share scores with other UC's that you are applying to. Send SAT scores to CSU's with code 3594 (CSU MENTOR Long Beach).. .then they will be shared with all other CSU's. Send ACT score to any one CSU --- once it's processed, you can release scores via ACT scores manager of CSU Mentor to other CSU's.

2. Don't miss a deadline because you are waiting for a letter of recommendation to be uploaded. You should send in your app on time, regardless!

3. Private schools / common app schools / schools on other websites... keep working on apps. Feel free to send essays, short answer questions, etc. to me on Google docs. Don't forget to include word count and prompt, and to indicate if you need me to help shorten the essay! :)

4. Work on scholarships. See handouts given in class for websites. Lots of scholarship websites and info.! For my class, (for points) you need to complete at least one scholarship application (by February). Hopefully, you will apply for more...!

5. Share FAFSA handouts with your parents! Talk to them about starting to apply for a FAFSA. Important notes: You can only apply after January 1st. You can do a worksheet online, but the 2016-17 FAFSA app is only available after January 1st. (IF for some reason, you started filling out last year's by mistake, just go back in, hit "clear all data" and then just don't go on the site again. After 45 days of inactivity, everything deletes automatically.

- NOTE FOR FAFSA!!!!! Pin #'s are no longer used! You need to apply at fsaid.gov for an FSAID #. You need a username, password and email, and your parents need a separate username, password AND email address. This is where you will give an electronic signature. Then apply for FAFSA as per directions on the sheets that I handed out at the FAFSA website. If you ahve a sibling in college and your parents know the PIN #, they can put in the PIN # at the FSAID site and transfer over information automatically (they can link everything). They will need an FSAID # for their students in college already, as well.

BRING GOODIES FOR CELEBRATORY FEAST ON THURSDAY/FRIDAY THIS WEEK! :)

NEW YEAR! Sweet 2016! :)

Week of January 4th: Work on those scholarships! Get your career presenter organized and signed up! See attached for copy of calendar and letter to presenter if you need to send it to your presenter!





Week of January 19th: -Scholarships are due at the beginning of your semester final class LATEST --- no exceptions! - Sign up your career speaker. See above for copy of letter to give to speaker and for calendars. Note your class period! Also note these are BLANK calendars--- you need to check the calendars on the back board in class and then cross out dates accordingly if you notice slots are full. Remember: we start Feb. 5th! - Work on FAFSA and CSS profile! - See below for note from counselors regarding first semester transcripts! How to order: Dear Seniors, Colleges may require a mid-year report, or 7th semester grades, as soon as semester grades are out. Students can begin to request mid-year reports beginning February 1st, 2016.

UCs and CSUs do *not* require mid-year grades unless they contact the student, specifically requesting them. Common Application Schools - For colleges requiring a mid-year report using the Common App, please email your counselor with the following information: Your counselor will send your Midyear reports/transcript through Naviance. Non-Common App Schools- If a non-common app school requires a mid-year report/transcript, please have your student follow the instructions below: > Thank you LCC Counselors
 * Your name.
 * The list of colleges that need a mid-year report.
 * 1) Fill out the transcript request at the Registrar’s Office in the LCC Administration Building. Turn it in to the Registrar and pick up your transcript two days later. Address and stamp the envelope/s and mail them to the colleges that are requesting it. If number 2 applies to you (below), then have the transcripts given to your counselor.
 * 2) If there is a mid-year form that needs to be filled out by the counselor, fill out your part (name, etc. sometimes this includes your signature) and give it to your counselor along with a stamped, addressed envelope to the college/s you would like it mailed to.

Week of January 28th: - Sign up your speaker! - Do college AD flyer - Do FAFSA and CSS Profile (if needed) FAFSA FS AID information:

https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa/filling-out/fsaid

Week of February 8th:

Sign up your speaker! Check out a scholarship opportunity below!

Athena is pleased to announce that five (5) Merit Scholarships are available to qualified San Diego County graduating high school women who in the 2016 school year will be attending a four-year university and who plan a career in the sciences (science, math, engineering, computer science). Outstanding applicants will be well-rounded young women who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership in school organizations, and community involvement. Each scholarship is a minimum of $2,500 per year for two years, and is subject to renewal for two successive years after the scholarship is initially granted. The Athena San Diego Foundation has the sole and absolute discretion to renew each scholarship based upon the availability of funds for all scholarships previously awarded and to be awarded in the future. Moreover, scholarships will be considered for renewal as long as the recipient: 1) can demonstrate that she remains enrolled in a science, math, engineering, or computer science program at a four-year university and is thereby committed to a career in the respective field; and 2) provides documentary proof of a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better. Annual attendance by each recipient at the Athena San Diego Pinnacle Awards is encouraged. Scholarships will be paid directly to the university in which the recipient is enrolled. A copy of the application is posted on the Athena web site at @http://athenasd.org/pinnacle-scholarship/how-to-apply/. Submissions must be made by mail (no on-line application process will be provided and no e-mailed applications will be accepted). All submissions must include the following: § A completed scholarship application (attached), § An official copy of your high school transcript, § A letter of recommendation from a counselor or teacher at your high school.

The deadline for submission of the application packet is February 29, 2016. Please note that all documents must be postmarked on or before that date – including school transcripts. Application packets should be mailed to:

Amy Romaker Athena Pinnacle Scholarships Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP 12275 El Camino Real, Suite 200 San Diego, CA 92130

aromaker@sheppardmullin.com

Selection of qualified scholarship recipients will be made in April 2016 and only winners will be notified. Scholarship recipients will be honored at and must attend the Athena San Diego Pinnacle Awards Dinner on Thursday, April 28th, 2016. Each recipient must submit official proof of enrollment in the university of their choice to Athena San Diego no later than October 1, 2016, or forfeit her scholarship to an alternate recipient.

Sincerely,

Amy Romaker Scholarship Chair Athena Pinnacle Awards Committee

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