Sweetwater High School Counselors are committed to providing a comprehensive counseling and guidance program as a vehicle to assist students in acquiring and using life-long learning and self-managing skills. We are committed to implementing a proactive and preventative program which employs strategies to enhance student academic success, provide career awareness, develop employment readiness, encourage self-awareness, foster interpersonal communication skills and impart life success skills.
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Congrats to SUHI U Prep 2016 Cohort
SUHI Counselors recognize that many SUHI students have aspirations to gain admissions to a 4-year university and we are here to help!
Through an application process, seniors have been chosen to be a part of the Sweetwater High University Prep program which is in addition to the college and career services already offered by the counseling staff at Sweetwater High. The personalized, one-on-one counseling SUHI U Prep students receive will optimize their chances in applying to the more prestigious college and universities in the nation.
The Sweetwater High University Prep program’s goal is to support our students throughout the entire college application process. The expectation is that SUHI U Prep students will attend all sessions of the after-school 24 week program which will include:
FALL
The Sweetwater High University Prep program’s goal is to support our students throughout the entire college application process. The expectation is that SUHI U Prep students will attend all sessions of the after-school 24 week program which will include:
FALL
- Complete UC, CSU, and Common Applications
- Personal Essay Writing Workshop
- Final college list
- Organize all important due dates
- Complete FAFSA, Dream Act Applications, & CSS Profile
- Scholarship Support
- Final college choice and intent to enroll
- College Life Presentation Series
- University Housing support
This semester, our SUHI U Prep students have applied to dozens of colleges and universities in over 17 states! We send our best wishes in hopes of dozens of acceptance letters to arrive in the Spring! We look forward to continuing the great work with SUHI U Prep next semester!
SUHI U Prep and Counselors celebrating with ice cream! |
Friday, December 11, 2015
Sweetwater High School’s Career Day on February 26, 2016
We invite you to Sweetwater High School’s Career Day on February 26, 2016!
We are looking for community members who are interested in sharing their career and post-secondary experiences to a classroom of students. In years past, we’ve found Career Day is a great way to introduce students to the wide variety of career opportunities. This event can only be successful with your help!
The day will consist of:
9:45AM to 10:15AM - Speaker Registration and Reception in the Cafeteria
10:15AM - Speakers Escorted to Classrooms by ASB students
10:33AM – 11:16AM - Career Presentations Begin in Classrooms (approximately 30 minutes presentation, 15 minutes Q&A)
If you are interested in attending, please >>> complete the interest form <<<. We will be in contact shortly with more details.
Please feel free to share this email with any community members who might also be interested.
To view pictures from our past career day, click here.
We are looking for community members who are interested in sharing their career and post-secondary experiences to a classroom of students. In years past, we’ve found Career Day is a great way to introduce students to the wide variety of career opportunities. This event can only be successful with your help!
The day will consist of:
9:45AM to 10:15AM - Speaker Registration and Reception in the Cafeteria
10:15AM - Speakers Escorted to Classrooms by ASB students
10:33AM – 11:16AM - Career Presentations Begin in Classrooms (approximately 30 minutes presentation, 15 minutes Q&A)
If you are interested in attending, please >>> complete the interest form <<<. We will be in contact shortly with more details.
Please feel free to share this email with any community members who might also be interested.
To view pictures from our past career day, click here.
Introducing The Jeffrey D. Sollender College Scholarship
One - two scholarships totalling up to $3,000 will be awarded to a graduating high school senior(s) in San Diego County who plans to attend a two- or four-year college or university. Funds may be applied to college tuition, room and board, and fees.
Eligible students must:
- Demonstrate outstanding achievement in the workplace, entrepreneurial ventures, or community service.
- Have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Have a gross family income of no more than $90,000 per year.
The scholarship may be renewed based on eligibility.
Deadline: Monday, February 29, 2016, 5 pm.
Find out more at www.jcfsandiego.org/scholarships.
For information, contact Sharyn Goodson at sharyn@jcfsandiego.org or (858) 279-2740.
SUHI Red Devils Leaders in Computer Science in Schools!
The SUHI Counselors are so proud of Senior Karla Gonzalez and Computer Science teacher Mr. Lopez! They were invited by The College Board and the National Science Foundation to a meeting with one hundred computer science teachers and 6 students in support of continued implementation of the AP Computer Science Principles (CSP) course. The 100 Teacher Summit took place in Boston, MA on December 5-6.
It was an amazing and inspiring event! Karla and Mr. Lopez spent two hours with White House US Deputy Chief Technology Advisor, for the Office of Science & Technology Policy, Dr. Ed Felten, Dr. Felten shared he meets with President Obama once a month! Wow, SUHI is two degrees away from the POTUS! Dr. Felten is the director of Princeton’s Center for Information Technology Policy and professor of Computer Science at Princeton University. He is a leading authority and expert on Computer Science and Public Policy.
It was an amazing and inspiring event! Karla and Mr. Lopez spent two hours with White House US Deputy Chief Technology Advisor, for the Office of Science & Technology Policy, Dr. Ed Felten, Dr. Felten shared he meets with President Obama once a month! Wow, SUHI is two degrees away from the POTUS! Dr. Felten is the director of Princeton’s Center for Information Technology Policy and professor of Computer Science at Princeton University. He is a leading authority and expert on Computer Science and Public Policy.
Edward Felten, Deputy U.S. Chief Technology Officer with the White House of Office for Science and Technology Policy (left) with Sweetwater High School Student Karla Gonzales and Teacher Arthur Lopez |
Here are some articles highlighting the event:
- San Diego Super Computer Center (SDSC) Web site (see slideshow): http://www.sdsc.edu/
- San Diego Super Computer News Article: http://www.sdsc.edu/News%20Items/PR20151210_sweetwater.html
- UCSD Website News Division: http://ucsdnews.ucsd.edu/pressrelease/sdsc_sweetwater_schools_catch_eye_of_nsf_white_house
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Congrats to Good Citizen Jorge Lopez!
The Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship Committee has chosen one of our very own to receive their Good Citizen recognition this year!
Class of 2016 senior Jorge Lopez was recognized for his outstanding application and impressive essay entry to the scholarship competition! Jorge placed in the top five of all scholarship applicants from across San Diego county!
Job well done Jorge! We are so proud of you!
Congrats to Future Public Relations Professional - Eduardo Ocampo!
Congratulations to sophomore Eduardo Ocampo who successfully completed the 4-month workshop presented by the Public Relations Society of America's San Diego chapter.
During the 4 weeks, Eduardo learned the fundamentals of careers in public relations from industry professionals themselves!
THANKS PRSA for giving our students this unique opportunity!!
Eduardo with PRSA workshop facilitators! |
Looking For Your Counselor?
Please fill out a counselor request at the front window or at your counselor's door.
We will call your out of class as soon as possible!
Friday, December 4, 2015
Thursday, December 3, 2015
DECEMBER Scholarship Bulletin
What is a SCHOLARSHIP BULLETIN? It lists the most recent scholarships available to you, many of which are specific to students only here at SUHI!
Check it out!!
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Internship at Olivewood Gardens
We are happy to announce a partnership that has been solidified between Sweetwater High and Olivewood Community & Learning Garden through our after school program.
Olivewood Garden will be providing semester student internship opportunities to SUHI students (around 5-10 students will be selected).
If you are interested in organic gardening, composting, or healthy cooking, see Ms. Tellez after school in the Inferno Lounge for more information!
Olivewood Garden will be providing semester student internship opportunities to SUHI students (around 5-10 students will be selected).
If you are interested in organic gardening, composting, or healthy cooking, see Ms. Tellez after school in the Inferno Lounge for more information!
Thursday, November 19, 2015
Class of 2019 College T-Shirt Project
Hello all - I am embarking on a grand task and am asking for your assistance. I am co-advisor for this year's freshman class (Class of 2019) and I would like to get a college t-shirt for every freshman that they could then wear for the next four years (or however long they last!).
While I could do a fundraiser to get 400 shirts from San Diego State, I would really like to get shirts from a HUGE variety of colleges and universities around this great country (and around the world if possible).
So here is my plea: If you are so inclined could you please send a t-shirt from your alma mater to Kris Elam c/o Sweetwater High School 2900 Highland Avenue, National City, CA 91950.
All sizes are welcome as these are 14 and 15 year olds, so many are "full grown" while others are still awaiting puberty's arrival. If you are ordering a new shirt and would also like to include a small pennant flag please feel free! We are posting them all along the wall of our hallway.
Finally, to make this work I will need to rely on the joys of social media and ask you to share this post!
Thank you all in advance whether it is for sending a shirt or for simply passing this message along to your friends! I know I have friends who went to a wide variety of colleges so I am hoping this will expose my students to the idea that there are colleges out there beyond San Diego State (not that there's anything wrong with SDSU since it is my second alma mater!!)!
While I could do a fundraiser to get 400 shirts from San Diego State, I would really like to get shirts from a HUGE variety of colleges and universities around this great country (and around the world if possible).
So here is my plea: If you are so inclined could you please send a t-shirt from your alma mater to Kris Elam c/o Sweetwater High School 2900 Highland Avenue, National City, CA 91950.
All sizes are welcome as these are 14 and 15 year olds, so many are "full grown" while others are still awaiting puberty's arrival. If you are ordering a new shirt and would also like to include a small pennant flag please feel free! We are posting them all along the wall of our hallway.
Finally, to make this work I will need to rely on the joys of social media and ask you to share this post!
Thank you all in advance whether it is for sending a shirt or for simply passing this message along to your friends! I know I have friends who went to a wide variety of colleges so I am hoping this will expose my students to the idea that there are colleges out there beyond San Diego State (not that there's anything wrong with SDSU since it is my second alma mater!!)!
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Thursday, November 12, 2015
SAT Subject Tests Recommendations for UC
While SAT Subject Tests are not required, some campuses recommend that freshman applicants interested in competitive majors take the tests to demonstrate subject proficiency.
Recommendations for fall 2016 applicants:
Remember, these are recommendations, not mandates. You will not be penalized for failing to take the SAT Subject Tests. On the other hand, submission of these test scores (just like submission of AP and/or IB scores) may add positively to the review of your application.
Berkeley
College of Chemistry and College of Engineering: Math Level 2 and a science test (Biology E/M, Chemistry, or Physics) closely related to the applicant's intended major.
Davis
Not recommended for any area.
Irvine
Henry Samueli School of Engineering: Math Level 2 and a science test (Biology E/M, Chemistry, or Physics) closely related to the applicant's intended major.
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences: Biology M, Chemistry, and/or Math Level 2 .
School of Physical Sciences: Chemistry and Math Level 2 for chemistry, earth system science, mathematics, and physics majors.
Program in Public Health: Biology E, Biology M, and/or Chemistry for public health science majors; Biology E, Biology M, and/or World History for public health policy majors.
Los Angeles
Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science: Math Level 2 and a science test (Biology E/M, Chemistry, or Physics) closely related to the applicant's intended major.
Merced
No recommendation at this time.
Riverside
College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences and Bourns College of Engineering: Math 2 and Chemistry or Physics, for all majors
San Diego
Jacobs School of Engineering and biological or physical sciences majors: Math Level 2 and a science test (Biology E/M, Chemistry, or Physics) closely related to the applicant’s intended major.
Santa Barbara
College of Engineering: Math Level 2
College of Creative Studies:
Math Level 2 for math majors
Math Level 2 and Physics for physics majors
Biology for biology majors
Chemistry for biochemistry and chemistry majors
Math Level 2 for computing majors
Santa Cruz
Not recommended for any area.
Recommendations for fall 2016 applicants:
Remember, these are recommendations, not mandates. You will not be penalized for failing to take the SAT Subject Tests. On the other hand, submission of these test scores (just like submission of AP and/or IB scores) may add positively to the review of your application.
Berkeley
College of Chemistry and College of Engineering: Math Level 2 and a science test (Biology E/M, Chemistry, or Physics) closely related to the applicant's intended major.
Davis
Not recommended for any area.
Irvine
Henry Samueli School of Engineering: Math Level 2 and a science test (Biology E/M, Chemistry, or Physics) closely related to the applicant's intended major.
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences: Biology M, Chemistry, and/or Math Level 2 .
School of Physical Sciences: Chemistry and Math Level 2 for chemistry, earth system science, mathematics, and physics majors.
Program in Public Health: Biology E, Biology M, and/or Chemistry for public health science majors; Biology E, Biology M, and/or World History for public health policy majors.
Los Angeles
Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science: Math Level 2 and a science test (Biology E/M, Chemistry, or Physics) closely related to the applicant's intended major.
Merced
No recommendation at this time.
Riverside
College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences and Bourns College of Engineering: Math 2 and Chemistry or Physics, for all majors
San Diego
Jacobs School of Engineering and biological or physical sciences majors: Math Level 2 and a science test (Biology E/M, Chemistry, or Physics) closely related to the applicant’s intended major.
Santa Barbara
College of Engineering: Math Level 2
College of Creative Studies:
Math Level 2 for math majors
Math Level 2 and Physics for physics majors
Biology for biology majors
Chemistry for biochemistry and chemistry majors
Math Level 2 for computing majors
Santa Cruz
Not recommended for any area.
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Monday, November 9, 2015
Adelante Mujer and Maida Torres-Stanovick Scholarship
The Adelante Mujer and Maida Torres-Stanovick Scholarship is now available. Once again we will be looking to award a $500 dollar scholarship to a Latina student from the SUHSD who plans on attending college in the Fall 2016.
DEADLINE is December 11, 2015.
DEADLINE is December 11, 2015.
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Abraham and Lillian Turk Scholarship Program
We are pleased to announce that the Abraham and
Lillian Turk Scholarship Program is available now through March
1, 2016, only for San Diego County residents. Please share this opportunity
with graduating high school seniors or those who have graduated high school
within the last five years. We also encourage you to post this announcement on
your website, on informational boards, and through social media.
Up to 20 awards for up to $10,000 each will be given for those who
plan to attend accredited, not-for-profit two-year or four-year colleges,
universities and technical and vocational schools.
Funds are for the first year of school with no guarantee of
ongoing assistance, though scholarship recipients may apply for future support.
Applicants must demonstrate financial need. There is no grade
point average requirement.
Additional guidelines and the application may be found at www.turkscholarship.org.
Please contact at sharyn@jcfsandiego.org or
858-279-2740 if you have any questions.
Monday, November 2, 2015
College Tour Opportunity!
SIAPS (Student Initiated Access Programs and Services), at UC San Diego, is introducing our 5th Annual SIAPS College Tour! SIAPS is inviting all 10th – 12th graders in the San Diego County to participate in this wonderful opportunity. College Tour is one of the premiere programs under SIAPS where we bring students to several universities within Southern California and give them the opportunity to explore the campus, be engaged in college preparation workshops, and interact with undergraduates to provide guidance towards higher education. This is a great opportunity for students to expose and introduce the college system.
We ask that you please pass this information to your students. There is a limited number of spots open for this program and that is why we ask the students to fill out an application. The link will be listed below.
Here are the details about the 5th Annual SIAPS College Tour:
• Students will be touring 7 universities, including UCLA, Cal Poly Pomona, and much more.
• Tour Dates: January 15th – 17th, 2016
• Not only will the students be able to tour different colleges, they will have the opportunity to sleep in a college dormitory at UC San Diego during the program.
• The tour will start at UC San Diego with the Overnight Program. Next,
the students will start the tour Saturday Morning and end Sunday Night.
• Application: http://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ct2016
o DEADLINE: November 8th, 2015
o NOTIFICATION DATE: November 20th, 2015
o There is more information on our SPACES Website.
We had attached a flyer for you to post around your counseling center.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email siaps@ucsd.edu.
We ask that you please pass this information to your students. There is a limited number of spots open for this program and that is why we ask the students to fill out an application. The link will be listed below.
Here are the details about the 5th Annual SIAPS College Tour:
• Students will be touring 7 universities, including UCLA, Cal Poly Pomona, and much more.
• Tour Dates: January 15th – 17th, 2016
• Not only will the students be able to tour different colleges, they will have the opportunity to sleep in a college dormitory at UC San Diego during the program.
• The tour will start at UC San Diego with the Overnight Program. Next,
the students will start the tour Saturday Morning and end Sunday Night.
• Application: http://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ct2016
o DEADLINE: November 8th, 2015
o NOTIFICATION DATE: November 20th, 2015
o There is more information on our SPACES Website.
We had attached a flyer for you to post around your counseling center.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email siaps@ucsd.edu.
Friday, October 30, 2015
Have a safe and happy Halloween!
Have a safe and happy Halloween!
Why are pirates the coolest?!
They just Arrrrrrrrgh!
A photo posted by SUHi Counseling Ctr (@suhicounseling) on
You are Invited: Mental Health Conference
The
Sweetwater Union High School district is having a Mental Health Conference for
the benefit of the community. Please accept our invitation to be part of this
event.
Hope to see you there!
Hope to see you there!
Thursday, October 29, 2015
Finding the University That’s the Right Fit For You
Originally posted on www.TierOneTutors.com
There are schools with over 30,000 students, and some with as few as several hundred. Some schools are located in the middle of very busy cities and some are found in the middle of the forest, surrounded by giant redwood trees. Co-ed or not, east coast or west coast – the choices are endless!
One of the tools I’ve found most helpful for my students is Big Future, which is a section of the College Board website where students can prepare and register for the SAT college entrance exam.
Step One: Explore Career Interests
If I ask you, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” you might have a vision of what you would like to do as a career. Using your career interest, you can start your search by clicking “Careers” under the “Explore Careers” section.
On the website, there are comprehensive descriptions of hundreds of careers. For instance, a student who might be interested in Computer Programming as a career can find desired personal characteristics for that specific career, courses to take in high school to best prepare, as well as average compensation for the desired career. Once the career is explored, you can go into more detail on the education needed and discover college majors by clicking “related majors” on the right column.
Step Two: What is a College Major?
A college major is what you will study in college which will give you the focused study and knowledge needed for your future career.
On Big Future, my student who wants to be a Computer Programmer found that a related major for his career would be, “Computer Science”. The description for the college major goes into more detail on the college degree required for the career of interest. This page also lists helpful high school courses, typical college courses, and more.
On the college major page you can click on “Which colleges offer a major in…” on the right hand column to start your college and university search for that particular major.
If I ask you, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” you might have a vision of what you would like to do as a career. Using your career interest, you can start your search by clicking “Careers” under the “Explore Careers” section.
On the website, there are comprehensive descriptions of hundreds of careers. For instance, a student who might be interested in Computer Programming as a career can find desired personal characteristics for that specific career, courses to take in high school to best prepare, as well as average compensation for the desired career. Once the career is explored, you can go into more detail on the education needed and discover college majors by clicking “related majors” on the right column.
A college major is what you will study in college which will give you the focused study and knowledge needed for your future career.
On Big Future, my student who wants to be a Computer Programmer found that a related major for his career would be, “Computer Science”. The description for the college major goes into more detail on the college degree required for the career of interest. This page also lists helpful high school courses, typical college courses, and more.
On the college major page you can click on “Which colleges offer a major in…” on the right hand column to start your college and university search for that particular major.
Working with my student who wants to major in Computer Science, we found 915 college and universities that offer a study in Computer Science across the United States on the website. This includes community colleges, 4-year universities, and for-profit schools. That was way too many schools to search through so we decided to use the search filters to narrow down our list.
Big Future allows you to narrow down the search options by test scores and selectivity. A student would use their SAT/ACT scores to narrow down the college list.
I would also use a student’s high school class ranking in order to gauge how selective a college or university might be in choosing them. Class ranking can be found on a student’s high school transcript. So, if a student is in the bottom 50% of his class, I would choose the “somewhat elective” and “less selective” schools in the college search.
These filters narrowed down our list of 915 schools to 448.
Other filters on Big Future for the college and university search include type of school, location, campus housing, school activities, and more.
Working with my student who wants to major in Computer Science, we narrowed down his list of colleges and universities to public or private 4-year universities which were less than 500 miles from home. These filters narrowed down our list of colleges and universities from 447 to 24 schools.
You can now click on each college and university to learn more about it. If you create an account on Big Future, you can save the college and university by clicking, “Add to My College List”.
Having a list of potential colleges and universities, like one you can create on Big Future, is a great start to finding the school that’s right for you. Sharing your list with your school counselor and asking for their advice in tandem with your academic record is a great way to ensure your choices are a good fit for you.
Looking for a college or university can be overwhelming, but with the right tools and a positive mind-set, it’s a task that can be easily done!
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Guiding Your Student to Success Parent Workshop Series
Thanks to our parents who attended our 2nd session of our Fall Parent Workshop series for 2015!
If you were not able to come, here is our powerpoint!
If you were not able to come, here is our powerpoint!
Please join us for our next parent workshop!
Click the image below for schedule!
Monday, October 26, 2015
Asian Pacific Youth Leadership Project (APYLP) conference
http://www.apylp.net/hs-conference/
APYLP offers leadership conferences for Asian Pacific youth in the state of California interested in developing their leadership potential and pursuing active community and public service.
Who Should Apply: Although any California junior or senior year high school student may apply, APYLP strongly encourages applications from Asian and Pacific Islander youth who have some leadership experience and especially from students who show leadership potential, but whose participation in programs such as APYLP may have been hindered in the past by economic, geographic, language, or other factors. The conference program is designed specifically for Asian and Pacific Islander youth to learn more about themselves, issues of importance to their communities, and how to empower their leadership potential through the political process, public service and community service. Participants in past conferences have been representative of the rich cultural, racial, multiracial, linguistic, and socio-economic diversity of Asian and Pacific Islander communities from urban, suburban and rural areas throughout California.
APYLP offers leadership conferences for Asian Pacific youth in the state of California interested in developing their leadership potential and pursuing active community and public service.
Who Should Apply: Although any California junior or senior year high school student may apply, APYLP strongly encourages applications from Asian and Pacific Islander youth who have some leadership experience and especially from students who show leadership potential, but whose participation in programs such as APYLP may have been hindered in the past by economic, geographic, language, or other factors. The conference program is designed specifically for Asian and Pacific Islander youth to learn more about themselves, issues of importance to their communities, and how to empower their leadership potential through the political process, public service and community service. Participants in past conferences have been representative of the rich cultural, racial, multiracial, linguistic, and socio-economic diversity of Asian and Pacific Islander communities from urban, suburban and rural areas throughout California.
Friday, October 23, 2015
You Are Invited
The district is holding a
Long Range Facility Master Plan meeting on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 from
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at National City Middle School.
We are inviting
staff, parents, and students in order for you to provide input on how monies
should be spent on our facilities. Principal Gavin and other staff will be there and we
hope more of you may join them.
Monday, October 19, 2015
Forgot Your Username or Password?
Did you forget your district created email account
or password?
Here is a support
link where you can get your email and/or their password:
Thursday, October 15, 2015
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
National known lecturer/author - Southwestern College -- Thursday, October 22nd
Tim Wise, one of the most prominent anti-racist writers in the United States, will lecture at Southwestern College on Thursday, Oct. 22.
Named one of “25 Visionaries Who Are Changing The World” by Utne Reader, Wise will give his popular lecture “From Ferguson to the voting booth to the border – Combating racism in the post-Obama era” to students, staff and community members in the Southwestern College Gymnasium. The college is expecting up to 2,000 people to attend the lecture and book signing.
Wise has written seven books with the most recent, “Under the Affluence,” hitting the shelves within the past month. He has presented to more than 600 college campuses across the United States and has appeared on numerous television network and news shows.
Wise‘s lecture will take place at 6 p.m. on Oct. 22 in the Southwestern College Gymnasium. His books will be available for purchase, and Wise will sign books after the lecture at approximately 8 p.m.
The lecture is free, but pre-registration and a printed ticket are required to attend. To register:http://timwise.eventbrite.com.
Named one of “25 Visionaries Who Are Changing The World” by Utne Reader, Wise will give his popular lecture “From Ferguson to the voting booth to the border – Combating racism in the post-Obama era” to students, staff and community members in the Southwestern College Gymnasium. The college is expecting up to 2,000 people to attend the lecture and book signing.
Wise has written seven books with the most recent, “Under the Affluence,” hitting the shelves within the past month. He has presented to more than 600 college campuses across the United States and has appeared on numerous television network and news shows.
Wise‘s lecture will take place at 6 p.m. on Oct. 22 in the Southwestern College Gymnasium. His books will be available for purchase, and Wise will sign books after the lecture at approximately 8 p.m.
The lecture is free, but pre-registration and a printed ticket are required to attend. To register:http://timwise.eventbrite.com.
Thursday, October 8, 2015
The Princeton Prize in Race Relations
We therefore believe that young people have a particularly important role to play, and hope, through the Princeton Prize, to recognize and encourage young people who have made or are making efforts to improve racial harmony.
The Princeton Prize in Race Relations consists of regionally awarded $1,000 cash awards as well as an annual symposium on race.
Overview
• Description of the program, important dates and contact information.
Locations We're In
• List of locations eligible to participate in the Princeton Prize award.
Examples
• Examples of noteworthy activities that have been recognized in the past.
Frequently Asked Questions
• Answers to questions about the Princeton Prize.
The Princeton Prize in Race Relations consists of regionally awarded $1,000 cash awards as well as an annual symposium on race.
Overview
• Description of the program, important dates and contact information.
Locations We're In
• List of locations eligible to participate in the Princeton Prize award.
Examples
• Examples of noteworthy activities that have been recognized in the past.
Frequently Asked Questions
• Answers to questions about the Princeton Prize.
For more info, visit http://www.princeton.edu/pprize/
October Scholarship Bulletin & Scholarship Tips
October Scholarship Builletin is now available
Tip 1: Give concrete examples.
If your answer to an essay question is abstract, support it with a concrete example that illustrates your point. The scholarship sponsor wants to see evidence that you satisfy their criteria, not just unsupported statements.
Tip 2: Apply only if you are eligible.
Read all the scholarship requirements and directions carefully, and make sure that you are eligible before you send in your application. Your application will not be considered if you are not qualified to apply.
Tip 3: Identify the sponsor's goals.
Try to understand the sponsor's motivation in offering the award. Do they want to promote interest in their field? Do they want to identify promising future researchers and business leaders? If you can identify their goals, you can direct your application toward satisfying those goals, increasing your chances of winning the award.
Tip 4: Complete the application in full and follow directions.
Many students fail to follow directions. You can give yourself a competitive advantage by reading the directions carefully.
Provide everything that is required. But do not supply things that are not requested. You will not impress and you might be disqualified.
Be sure to complete the entire application. If a question does not apply, note that on the application. Do not just leave it blank.
Tip 5: Neatness counts.
Make several photocopies of all the forms you receive. Use the copies as working drafts as you develop your application packet.
It is always best to type the application. If you must print, do so neatly and legibly.
Proofread the entire application carefully. Nothing is less impressive than an application with misspelled words or grammar errors. Ask a friend, teacher or parent to proofread it as well.
Tip 6: Write an accomplishments resume.
Compile a list of all your accomplishments. This will help you identify your strengths and prepare a better application.
Give a copy of the resume to the people who are writing letters of recommendation for you. They will be able to work some of the tidbits into their letters, making it seem like they know you better.
Tip 7: Watch all deadlines.
Impose a deadline for yourself that is at least two weeks before the stated deadline. Use this 'buffer time' to proofread your application before you send it off.
YOU are responsible for making sure all parts of the application arrive on time. This includes supporting materials, such as letters of recommendation and transcripts. So make sure everyone who is contributing to your application has ample lead-time.
If worse comes to worst, call the scholarship provider in advance and ask if it is possible to receive an extension. Do not just send the materials in late; many committees will refuse late applications. But do not rely on extensions - very few scholarship providers allow them at all.
Tip 8: Take steps to make sure your application gets where it needs to go.
Before sending the application, make a copy of the entire packet and keep it on file. If your application goes astray, you can always reproduce it quickly.
Make sure your name (and social security number, if applicable) appears on all pages of the application. Pieces of your application may get lost unless they are clearly identified.
Tip 9: Ask for help if you need it.
If you have problems with the application, do not hesitate to call the sponsor. But do not expect anyone to do the work for you. Completing the application is your job.
Tip 10: Remember - your scholarship application represents YOU!
Your ability to submit a neat, timely, complete application reflects on you. It is the face you present to the sponsoring organization. Take pride in yourself by submitting the best application you can.
See Ms. Arroyo, Scholarship Counselor,
if you have any questions!
YOUR WORKFORCE CONNECTION!
Have you checked out the MyWorkforceConnection.org portal yet?
It provides important information about the community college programs offered in the San Diego and Imperial County region.
On the page, you will find a sortable list of community college programs by industry sector or preferred college.
On the page, you will find a sortable list of community college programs by industry sector or preferred college.
Already know which program you are looking for? The portal has a general search, as well.
Check out http://myworkforceconnection.org/ for more info!
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
After-school College Application Workshops
Starting October 12, counselors will be available after-school Monday through Wednesday from 2:45PM to 3:45PM to help with college applications!
Celebrate Filipino American History Month!
In celebration of the inaugural Larry Itliong Day and in honor of his life and legacy, the County of San Diego Filipino-American Employees’ Association (CSDFEA) is proud to present the inaugural CSDFEA Larry Itliong Essay Contest.
"A bill requiring California to annually observe “Larry Itliong Day” unanimously passed the State Assembly on Thursday, April 9, 2015. Under AB 7, authored by Assembly Member Rob Bonta (Dem-Oakland) — the first Filipino-American elected to the state’s Assembly — October 25, Itliong’s birthday, will be the designated day to commemorate the Filipino American farm labor organizer."
Click here >>> ESSAY CONTEST FLYER & APPLICATION FORM
ESSAY CONTEST RULES:
1. Open to Filipino-American high school and undergraduate college students who are residents of San Diego County.
2. Essay must be no less than 300 words and no more than 500 words in length, type-written using size 12 font and double-spaced.
3. Only one entry per student, entry must be the work of only one student.
4. Essay entries must be original and not previously published. Essays found to be plagiarized will be automatically disqualified and student will be prohibited from entering any future CSDFEA competitions.
5. Essay entries must be submitted electronically tocsdfea@sdcounty.ca.gov along with application form.
6. Winner must be able to attend awarding ceremony on October 21, 2015.
For more info >>> http://csdfea.weebly.com/larry-itliong-scholarship-program.html
Online Webinars to Help with College Applications
To assist your students with the application process, University Outreach Services is hosting several CSU Mentor webinars through the months of October and November for both freshman and transfer students.
For a complete list of our webinars, please go to http://www.fresnostate.edu/studentaffairs/outreach/events/webinars.html
The staff will walk students through the application page by page and address how to complete each section. Students can also use these webinars to get clarification on questions they have regarding the application.
The webinars are free but students must register ahead of time.
For a complete list of our webinars, please go to http://www.fresnostate.edu/studentaffairs/outreach/events/webinars.html
Starting next week, counselors will be available after-school Monday through Thursday from 2:45PM to 3:30PM to help with college applications!
Seattle University Scholarship Covers Tuition, Room and Board
The Sullivan Leadership Award exemplifies Seattle University's holistic definition of academic excellence, one that transcends classroom performance and seeks students with diverse leadership styles and personal backgrounds.
This full scholarship covers tuition, room and board for each of four years of undergraduate study at Seattle University and is awarded to nine incoming freshmen each year.
Friday, September 18, 2015
How Does Your GPA Compare?
Thursday, September 17, 2015
Please visit the opportunities from our partner agencies!
Please visit the opportunities from our partner agencies!
Intersession Tutorials for YOU!
Need extra help for your classes?
Intersession tutorial sessions are available for YOU!
Talk to your teacher if you have questions!
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