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Counseling and College/Career Center News
Any senior who is applying to college early decision should notify his/her counselor as soon as possible. PSAT
Test room assignments will be posted on the Counseling Office window on the Friday prior to the test. Students must report to their assigned classroom by 7:45 a.m. on test day, October 18, with two #2 pencils, a photo ID and a College Board approved calculator (see page 17 of the PSAT Official Student Guide). The test ends at approximately 11:15 a.m. The PSAT/NMSQT measures critical reading, math and writing skills. The test is excellent practice for the SAT and the results provide a valuable tool in preparing for the SAT. It is also the qualifying test for the National Merit Program when taken as a junior. A preparation course is being offered at Las Lomas by Ames Seminar. Specific information is available by calling 937-2280. Naviance Family Connection If students have any Naviance questions, see Ellen Smith in the College/Career Center. College Representative Visits and College Events in the Community Check the schedule of visits on Naviance, in the College/Career Center, or on the PTSA website. In addition, many colleges hold Information Sessions and other events in the community as well as Preview Days. A list of many of these events can be found on the PTSA web site. SAT for Seniors Seniors may continue to take the SAT Reasoning Test, the SAT Subject Tests, and/or ACT tests in the fall. The University of California will accept December scores, as well as most CSU's. Cal Poly SLO and San Diego State request that testing be completed by November. The application for the UC system is now available and may be submitted November 1 - 30, 2014 http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply The application for the CSU schools is now available, and may be submitted October 1 - November 30, 2014 www.csumentor.edu The Counselors and College Advisor will provide application help in the College/Career Center all Tuesdays October 7-November 4, periods 6 and 7. Students can also come in to the College/Career Center for help at any time. Senior Letters of Recommendation Seniors requesting letters of recommendation must make requests four weeks in advance. Complete counselor recommendation information on Naviance. The counselor recommendation form is also known as the secondary school report. The Naviance teacher recommendation forms are in "Surveys" and can be completed on the computer, but then should be printed and given to the teacher. (Same as the blue paper form available in the C/CC.) Schools in the UC and CSU systems do not require, nor accept, letters of recommendation. Senior Appointments
Counselors continue to meet with seniors to discuss graduation requirements and post high school plans now through November. Any senior applying to college early decision should notify his/her counselor as soon as possible. Volunteer: Chief Philip Kader Walk a benefit for the Juvenile Hall Auxiliary Saturday October 11, 2014 Lafayette Reservoir For more info contact Donna at admin@reachingouryouth.org Events: Financial Aid Seminar Tuesday, October 7, 2014, 7 PM, Las Lomas High School Theatre All parents encouraged to attend - not just for parents of seniors. College Planning Night for Junior Students and Parents Tuesday, December 2, 2014, 7:00 - 8:30 PM LL Theatre College Fairs Performing and Visual Arts College Fair, Saturday, October 26, 2014, 1 - 3:30 PM So. San Francisco Conference Center
255 S. Airport Blvd. S. San Francisco, For directions: 650-877-8787 For more information see http://www.nacacnet.org/college-fairs SRVUSD College Night More than 100 colleges represented Wednesday, October 29, 2014, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, California High School, 9870 Broadmoor Drive, San Ramon, CA 94583 See the full article for more information, and for the extended schedule of upcoming events. | 
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The Las Lomas girls volleyball team will be having a fund raiser all day Oct 8th at Pinkies Pizza. It's easy to help support the team. All you need to do is enjoy some great pizza at Pinkies any time on Oct 8th and make sure to mention that you are a supporter of Las Lomas girls volleyball. This works for dine in, take out and even delivery. Pinkies will donate a percentage of whatever our supporters spend back to the team. Pinkies is located at 2085 N. Broadway across the street from the post office and their phone number is 939-5000. So go enjoy some pizza next Wednesday and make sure you tell them that you are a supporter of Las Lomas girls volleyball.
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