Catching Up with the College and Career Center
October 23, 2015
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NEW CTE Pathways
In addition to our NOCROP courses where students can earn a cord for completing a career pathway, we are excited to announce NEW Career Tech Education pathways in Digital Media Arts and Engineering (Project Lead the Way).  Counselors have all the latest info.  Registration is taking place now.  Sign up for the Fall!!
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THE COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER
HAPPENINGS
Cookies with the College and Career Center
The College and Career Center is continuing their lunchtime Drop-In Q&A for college applications called Cookies with the College and Career Center.  Parents come @ 11am and students come at lunch where warm cookies and great advice are awaiting them.  Come on Thursdays for the month of October and November to take advantage of this valuable opportunity. Spread the word! **Cancelled 10/29 due to a Los Al 4 Life Lunch Event. 
IMPORTANT PSAT INFO PLUS
SAT PREP WITH KHAN ACADEMY
The New PSAT was conducted on October 14th and was pulled off without a glitch!  Thank you to all the staff, parents and students that made it all happen. 

Scores Back Night will take place in February.  Date TBA.  Scores will be distributed differently than in years past.  College Board has teamed up with Khan Academy to offer FREE SAT prep (new format and old format).  If you sign up for this great feature your SAT prep will be customized for you based on the questions you missed in the PSAT.  This site contains 4 different versions of the SAT for you to practice on.  
ROTARY STUDENT OF THE MONTH
OCTOBER
I am pleased to inform you that Yvette Sanchez is our October Rotary Student of the Month! 
 
Yvette is currently in her second year of the ROP Careers with Children class. Her teacher Mrs. Nowak says that Yvette is a great teacher assistant in the pre-school. She takes initiative and works well with the children.
COLLEGE SPOTLIGHT
UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO, TOREROS
Recently University of San Diego visited the College and Career Center.  Several students attended to hear about the many programs they offer.  USD was rated #1 Most Beautiful Urban College Campus from
Best Choice Schools.  Many USD students study abroad and they are well known for their Living Learning Communities on campus housing and provide many internship opportunities.  Business, Engineering, Social Entrepreneurship-It seems University of San Diego has it all.  Merit scholarships are now offered at $10,000, $15,000 and $25,000 a year.  Hopefully, you're student will consider USD. 
Internships
Online Marketing Interns Wanted-Work hours flexible and can be done remotely.  See flyer in Career Center for details.  Contact Christing Teng @ christine@redseedmedia.co
m or call (310) 601-8291
Scholarships
Check Naviance for a list of updated scholarships
Dish Scholarship-due 12/1
Heratio Alger-due 10/25
Make Sense Foundation- due 2/15
CA Assoc of Collectors-due 1/20
Doodle for Google-
Opens 10/16

For a current list Check Naviance, under Scholarships 
Employment
employment

Here are some ongoing job opportunities:  

Community Service
Hellen Keller Dual Immersian School needs volunteers for their Harvest Festival, Oct 30th, 5-8pm.  Laurie Wheels, 562-421-3754 or LWheels@lbschools.net

Long Beach 02 Breath Walk-
November 14 @ 9am.  Contact Monica Penaranda @ 562-639-2053 or mpe
naranda562@gmail 
.com  

Wings, Wheels and Rotors Needs volunteers to work in Kids Korner from 9am-12pm or 12pm-3pm on Sunday, 10/25.  They can check in at the volunteer both at the entrance gate or go straight to Kids Korner.  The event is located at the Los Al Base right behind the Katella Deli.   
Off Campus Events
Youth Leadership Summit-STEM, Oct 24th, 2015, 8:45-2pm @ Edwards Lifesciences Global Headquarters in Irvine.  949-609-4660 or www.tomorrow.org/programs/
youthLeadershipSummit.html
On Campus Events
11/5 @ 7-8:30pm @ LAHS PAC "Cyber Safety for Parents" Parent Education Night

12/9  ASVAB Test
**Date Change

College Visits happening NOW!  Sign up via Naviance.
KHAN ACADEMY PROVIDES ASSISTANCE WITH COLLEGE ESSAYS
Requesting Letters of Recommendation
Requesting Letters of Recommendation
Avoid Common Admissions Essay Mistakes
Avoid Common Admissions Essay Mistakes
Understand who to ask for letters of recommendation and how to make the request successfully. Then, go to  Khan Academy College Admissions Page for Khan Academy's complete college admissions and financial aid resource!
Learn some of the most common mistakes made on college essays. Then, go to Khan Academy College Admissions Page for Khan Academy's complete college admissions and financial aid resource!

HAVE YOU CHECKED OUT THE NEW VIRTUAL GRIFFIN LAB?
Ms. Riekenberg walking through the College Admissions Process
Virtual Griffin Lab
If your student cannot stay after school for Griffin Lab, through the power of technology we can now bring Griffin Lab to you via Adobe Connect for a Virtual Griffin Lab.  View the upcoming schedule here:

Upcoming Virtual Labs:
Virtual Lab Schedule
Free Webinars with the College and Career Counselor, Shelley Riekenberg
Our very own Shelley Riekenberg, College and Career Counselor, gave the very first ever webinar on the College Application Process via Virtual Griffin Lab 10/7/15.  She is gearing up for the next one which will take place, Wednesday, October 28th, @ 6pm.  Click here to join the session.
COLLEGE PLANNING CALENDAR FOR SENIORS
NOVEMBER CHECKLIST!!!
  • Online submissions opens for Ucs on Nov. 1st and closes on Nov. 30th.  Complete UC application early.  Do not wait until end of Nov, and keep a hard copy of your application!
  • Continue working on all applications/essays.
  • Register for CSS profile if any of the colleges you are applying to require it.
  • Financial Aid forms to parents; the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) will be available this month but cannot be completed before January 1st.  Create Pin# (ID#), for student and parent.
  • Find out if you might qualify for scholarships at the schools you'll be applying to.  Research mnerit scholarships on college websites and check in with the College and Career Center.
  • Send SAT or ACT test scores to all schools to which you are applying that need them.
  • Remember the CSU application deadline is also Nov. 30th.
  • Finalize and send any early decision or early action application that is due this month.  It's a good idea to have a parent, teacher, counselor, or other adult review the application before it's submitted.
ON CAMPUS COLLEGE VISITS

 

Boise State University Tue October 27, 2015
Pomona College Wed October 28, 2015
Cypress College Wed October 28, 2015
Northwestern University Thu October 29, 2015
California State University, Dominguez Hills Thu October 29, 2015
University of Southern California Tue November 3, 2015
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