Al Landa, MS, Counselor
Cyndi Wishka, MS ,PPS Counselor
Dear parents of Paraclete Juniors and Seniors:
1. A flyer with information about a local (relatively speaking) college fair for the
Cal
State
University
system is located here. There are few opportunities to look at all the CSU’s at one time, so this is a great chance to do so before the school year begins.
2. We will have two SAT/PSAT preparation seminars for Juniors and Seniors on our campus this year:
For Seniors: RMASS SAT Seminar. Saturday, September 18, 9 am to 3 pm. $89 fee includes a comprehensive study guide and practice tests. We offered this course last Spring and received a very positive response. If you are a Senior looking to improve your SAT scores this Fall, we recommend this workshop. You may begin registering by going to www.rmass.com or call toll-free 877-927-8378. We will probably offer another in the Spring for Juniors. Space is limited.
For Juniors: PSAT prep Seminar offered by Tier One. Saturday, October 2nd, 9-2:30pm, cost for the program will be $97, which includes an SAT prep handbook with sample tests. More details to come. The PSAT will be administered at Paraclete on October 13. The National Merit program determines college scholarships and other honors based on the results of the PSAT.
If financial constraints would prevent you from attending one of these courses, please contact Mr. Landa: 943-3255, ext 113 or alanda@paracletehs.org.
The college and career center offers students information regarding how to choose a college, information on college entrance requirements, SAT and ACT registration, and applications for all University of California and California State University schools. Individual appointments can be made with the counselors during the business day at 943-3255 x113.
Important Senior News
Testing
1. All College Entrance Exams (SAT, ACT) require a high school code.
Paraclete’s Code Number is 051-356. MEMORIZE IT!!!
The SAT Dates for Fall/Winter
Oct 10 register online by Sep 9
Nov 7 register online by Oct 1
Dec 5 register online by Oct 30
ACT Dates
Sep 12 register online by (Aug 7)
Oct 24 register online by Sep 18
Dec 12 register online by Nov 6
--late fees apply after these dates--
Service Academies Information Night:
Thursday, Sept 10, 2009
7-9 pm
William Hart High School
Information number: 661-254-2111, Tom Dierckman
17 and 18 Year-old males:
You must register with the Selective Service within 30 days of turning 18, or as early as 17 years, 3 months.
It’s Federal Law!!! Go to www.sss.gov to register online
Athletes:
Click here for the latest information:
https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/student/index_student.html
If you are a Division I or II candidate, make sure you are taking the right courses
and are certified by the NCAA Clearinghouse. Get started by registering ($50) at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net, then downloading the proper transcript release forms (2) for us to sign.
Division I REQUIREMENTS: If you plan to enter college , you will need to present 16 core courses:
Four years of English.
Three years of Math (Algebra I or higher).
Two years of Natural/physical science (one must be a lab science).
One year of additional English, math or science
Two years of Social Studies
Four years of additional core courses (from any area listed above, or from foreign language, nondoctrinal religion or philosophy)
Scholarships
Step 1: get an account with Fastweb at www.fastweb.com and start researching scholarships online.
They keep track of over 600,000 scholarships for you.
Local scholarships will trickle in as the year progresses and you will be informed of them as they arrive
Work Permits
Pick up applications in the CC office
Contact us for all of the above: Mr. Landa ext 113, 7:30am to 4ish alanda@paracletehs.org
or Mrs. Hibbs, ext 125 jhibbs@paracletehs.org
Recommended Books to help with your Scholarship search:
The College Blue Book, 26 Edition, Simon, Schuster
Macmillan, New York, 1997, l# 378.73, C686B
Gives listings of scholarships, fellowships, grants and loans by area of study, divided into 9 broad subject areas preceded by a General section. Listings are followed by 4 comprehensive indexes: Subject, ;Level of Education, ;Sponsoring Organization, and Title of Awards
Fund Your Way Through College, Debra M. Kirby, Visible Ink Press,
Detroit, MI, 1994, l# 378.3, K631
Lists hundreds of little-known sources of private financial aid. Field of study, qualifications, and sponsoring organizations, followed by 3 indexes divides listings: geographic, special recipient, and organization and award index.
Cash for College, Cynthia Ruiz McKee and Phillip C. McKee, Jr.,
Hearst Books, New York, 1993, l# 378.3, M194
Lists scholarships and grants by State and college. Gives more than 4,000 listings with step-by-step instructions on how to apply, essential forms, schedules, and sample letters.
Peterson Scholarship for Study in the U.S. and Canada, Peterson,
Princeton, New Jersey, 1997, l# 378.34, P442
Lists sources of non-institutional money for international students, with 900 programs for graduate study and over 200,000 undergraduate scholarships. It also includes information on loans for international students and advice regarding scholarship frauds.
Winning Money for College, Peterson Guides, Princeton, New
Jersey, 1992, l# 378.34, D489
This guide, geared toward high school students applying for college money, gives listings by sponsoring organization and field of study. It also provides contest requirements, application deadlines, helpful hints, strategies, and tips from previous winners.
Free Money for College, Facts on File, New York, 1990, l# 378.3, B625
A guide to more than 1,000 grants and scholarships for undergraduate study. Gives listings by State and area of study. It also lists grants for women, ethnic minorities, and handicapped students.
