Seniors -For those of you who are applying either Early Decision or Early Action to at least one college, and have seen Ms. Solberg to activate your transcript request(s), please know that if you update your list to apply to additional schools (or add schools to your "Regular Decision" list) you must update your colleges list on Naviance AND visit Ms. Solberg again to complete your transcript request for those additional schools. Requesting a transcript (and school report) for any school is a two part process and until you have discussed EACH school with the Registrar, your request is not complete.  I also strongly encourage you to check on your colleges' websites regarding deadlines. Due to problems with the Common Application, many colleges have extended their deadlines by a week or more and while it is a good idea to submit your application ahead of the due date, it is wise to take the time to make sure your application is complete and that you are satisfied with your essays and not feel rushed when submitting applications. And remember, if you have specific application questions or have general questions (like you are still unsure about your college list), the LJHS counselors will meet with you individually to discuss your college plans. Sign-ups are posted on their doors, so take advantage of the opportunity to meet with them and get their feedback!

Juniors -Hopefully many of you took the PSAT last Wednesday. Taking the test is excellent practice for the SAT, and if you did any summer test prep, the fall and winter of your junior year are a good time to take the SAT Reasoning Test (as it is formally called). Check on the College Board Website (www.collegeboard.org) for test dates and registration information. Remember that the "other" standardized test, the ACT, is accepted by every college, so if you would like to give that one a try, check www.ACTstudent.org for their test dates and information. You should create a testing schedule for these college entrance tests, and don't forget about SAT Subject tests which are still required at many highly selective colleges. For more information on those one-hour exams, go to www.collegeboard.org.

All Families regarding Financial Aid
Night - Thank you to those of you who attended last week's informative evening presentation "Paying for College". If any of you were not able to make it, our speaker, Michelle Mai, gives a free talk at the Carmel Valley Library several times each month. Go to her website at www.collegeplanningsource.com and click on "Workshops" for dates and times.