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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!!!
- 2. The SAT Dates for Fall/Winter
- Oct 6 register online by Sep 10
- Nov 3 register online by Oct 2
- Dec 1 register online by Oct 30
- 3. ACT Dates
- Sep 15 register online by Aug 10* (24)
- Oct 27 register online by Sep 21
- Dec 8 register online by Nov 2
- *late fees apply
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
College
Nights:
1. Paraclete College Night is scheduled
for Wednesday, September 26 from 7 to 8:30 pm in the gym. This is
for parents!
2. AV High School District College Night
is Wednesday October 3 at Highland High School from 5 to 7:15 pm. Over 40
college reps will be on hand along with information workshops
Transcripts: “Official” transcripts (sealed) must be requested
from Mrs. Vallejos. Know who she is. Write your name on the top of the
purple sheet and have your parents (if you are under 18) sign. THAT’S IT.
TURN IT IN TO MRS. VALLEJOS. Do not send transcripts until they are
requested. The first 3 are free. Additional copies are $4.
You will receive 1 unofficial copy soon-
after that we may charge you….
College Visits
You get 2 College Visit days away from school. Use ‘em
or lose ‘em. Get the green form from the C&C office and have your teachers
sign it at least a week in advance. Turn that in to the attendance office
(Mrs. Thompson)
College
Representatives
When college reps are announced, you must sign up with
the Counselors before the day the counselor arrives.
Service Academies and
ROTC Scholarships
- If you are interested in one of the service academies (such as
Westpoint) or an ROTC scholarship, there will be an information night at
Hart High school in Santa Clarita on Thursday, September 27st
at 7:30pm.
- 24825 N. Newhall Ave.
- For further information, call 274-9688
Athletes:
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.
Class of 2008: Division
I only: If you plan
to enter college in 2008 or after, 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 C&C 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
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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.
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FAFSA ON-LINE
file for PIN registration complete and file the FAFSA
on this site |
College Board Online
Good information about planning and paying for
college. Provides a financial aid tool to help families calculate their
"expected family contribution." |
United States Education Student Aid
The Federal Student Aid programs are the largest
source of student aid. Links apply for, find, and repay financial aid take
families through every step of the process |
Peterson's
Practice standardized tests , financial aid
information, college search tools and more at this site |
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Hobson's College View
Comprehensive college search tool, scholarship
directory, and college and financial links |
Fast Web:Free Scholarship and College
Searches
May be the largest and best know online database of
private sector sources of financial aid |
California Student Aid Commission
Learn about the Cal Grant Entitlement and Competitive
Programs, other state aid, outreach, training and more |
EDFUND
Provides sound advice on applying for financial aid,
borrowing and managing student loans. Has links to other useful sites. |
