ES Agenda Items – October 2007

 

Important Information for Seniors – Class of 2008:

ü      Apply for CSU and UC online between October 1 and November 30.
CSU – www.csumentor.com  UC – www.ucop.edu/pathways

ü      Contact independent colleges and occupational career schools for admission materials and financial aid application procedures.

ü      Most colleges want the SAT or ACT (with writing) by December:

2007-08 SAT and ACT - College Entrance Exam Test Dates and Deadlines

Test

Test Date

Registration
Deadline

Late Registration
Deadline

SAT Reasoning and Subject Tests including Language with Listening (only date offered all year)

Nov 3

Oct 2

Oct 11

SAT Reasoning and Subject Tests

Dec 1

Oct 30

Nov 8

ACT (with optional writing)

Dec 8

Nov 2

Nov 15

ACT Fees – Basic Registration Fee $29 (with optional writing add $14)

SAT Fees – SAT Reasoning $41.50; SAT Subject Tests are $18 for basic registration plus $8 per subject

 (Language tests with listening are $19)

To Register:

SAT – www.collegeboard.com

                                                                              ACT – www.act.org

School Code : 053706

 

ü      Financial Aid Information…  The FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and is the application used for all types of federal financial aid – for junior colleges, trade schools, colleges and universities!  All graduating students planning to attend a junior college, trade school, private college, or university should apply.  File between January 1 and March 2, 2008 at www.fafsa.gov .  For state aid, request a GPA Verification Form from the CWCS guidance office and file between January 1 and March 2, 2008. 

ü      Encourage your Seniors to attend College Night for high school students at your local community college:

Ø      San Joaquin/Delta College – October 22nd 5:30 pm

Ø      MJC – October 23rd 5:30 pm

Ø      Other?  Contact Mary Halter for dates at other community colleges

 

 

Study Skills (No Charge!!)

CP# 11561

1. Ceres Learning Center (Limited to 12)

October 23, November 6, and November 27, 10-11:30am

2. Elluminate

February 12, 19 and March 11, 9:30-11am

 

Four basic goals of class:

  1. Develop an understanding of learning style and what healthy habits will support learning
  2. Learn how to organize study space and materials
  3. Learn how to manage time
  4. Learn strategies to boost comprehension

PSAT test for  9th, 10th, and 11th graders!!!!

Offered for the FIRST TIME at CWCS!!!

WHEN:  October 17, 2007

Ceres Seventh Day Adventist Church 1633 N. Central Ave., Ceres, CA 95307

9am to 1pm

FEE:  $13

GEA #11551

 

PLAN (pre-ACT) test for 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th graders!!!!

Why take the PLAN? It’s great preparation for the ACT – it covers the same subjects!  It gives an estimated ACT score!  It helps you know what high school courses you should be taking!  It helps you identify careers that match your interests!  (You can find more information about the PLAN test at www.act.org)

WHEN:  November 8, 2007  Modesto Learning Center 9am to 1pm

FEE:  $10

GEA # 11550

Did you know…

Your students can get monthly updates on scholarships on our website!!!! Just go to the guidance page, then scholarships/grants, then current scholarships 07/08!!! Here’s the direct link: http://www.connectingwaters.org/Guidance/scholarshipinfo/current07.htm