SAT/ACT Test Dates 2019-2020

Seniors,

Planning on applying to a 4-year university in October? If so, you should have already taken the SAT and/or ACT or be in the process of registering soon. Many schools will not accept scores for exams taken after November. Please see your counselor for more information!

Need a fee waiver?
Make sure to follow these steps before requesting one from your counselor.

#SUHiUPrep Tomorrow! Personal Statements, Essays, and More!

Hi Seniors!

Tomorrow, Thursday is session 4 of SUHi U Prep at 2:45PM

We'll be talking about the personal statements and essays you will have to write for your admissions applications. We'll share some examples to help you prepare.

Remember, if you are an active member of SUHi U Prep, you are eligible for the SUHi Scholar Graduation Sash.

SUHi U Prep Eligibility for SUHi Scholar Graduation Sash:
•Attendance of all 9 SUHi U Prep Sessions and complete online assignments
•Admittance to a 4-year university
•Submission of SUHi Foundation Scholarship application
•Intent to Enroll to a 4-year university submitted

If you missed a session, it's OK! Submit your assignments via our Google Classroom with code: plfsku0 and you are still eligible.

Questions? See any counselor!

See you afterschool tomorrow, Thursday!

Click here for more info about SUHi U Prep

#SUHiUPrep Continues Tomorrow with Guest Speaker from SDSU

This is a reminder that SUHi U Prep continues tomorrow, Thursday, for session 3 with guest speaker from the admissions office at San Diego State University.

Meet us in the theater after-school, Thursday Sept 6th.

All seniors interested in applying to 4-year universities are invited to join us for SUHi U Prep!

For more info, visit: goo.gl/WX1wba

Can't come to SUHi U Prep? Join our Google Classroom at classroom.google.com with code: plfsku0

Questions? See your counselor!

Have a great day Red Devils!

Class of 2019! Sweetwater University Prep is starting soon!

Sweetwater University Prep is starting AUGUST 9, after-school! 

Please help us spread the news to our SENIORS!

Counselors are available Monday through Wednesday after school to help ANY senior during college application season, but Thursdays are reserved to work intently with SUHI U Prep Seniors. SUHI U Prep students will optimize their chances in applying to colleges and universities around the nation through the core curriculum lessons they will receive. 

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 week program which will include:

FALL

·                  College Research

·                  Complete UC, CSU, and Common Applications

·                  Personal Essay Writing Workshop

·                  Strategies for Letters of Recommendation

·                  Organize all important due dates

SPRING

·                  Complete FAFSA, Dream Act Applications, & CSS Profile

·                  Scholarship Support

·                  Final college choice and intent to enroll

·                  College Life Presentation Series with Guest Speakers

·                  University Housing support

More information and details about the program can be found here:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ewkho7RlQOtUS1chWs46tCvtnlGEfCKDRNXdejO4kp0/edit?usp=sharing 

Seniors! SUHi U Prep Starts Up Again Jan 18th!

ALL SENIORS ARE INVITED!

Counselors are available Monday through Wednesday after school to help ANY senior during college application and financial aid season, but Thursdays are reserved to work intently with SUHI U Prep Seniors. SUHI U Prep students receive will optimize their chances in applying to colleges and universities around the nation. 

The Sweetwater High University Prep program’s goal is to support our students throughout the entire college application process. 

Mondays - Wednesdays

2:45PM - 4PM

College Apps and Financial Aid help with counselors after school

Thursdays

2:45 to 4PM

SUHi U Prep Senior workshops

Eligibility of SUHi Scholar Sash:

• Attendance of 12 or more sessions
• Admittance to a 4-year university
• Submission of SUHi Foundation Scholarship application
• Intent to Enroll to a 4-year university submitted

SEMESTER TWO SCHEDULE

Session 12 – January 18	SUHI Foundation Guest Speaker: Martha Juarez
Session 13 – February 15	Money Matters: Credit, Debt, and Loans How to Create a Budget
Session 14 - February 9	Financial Aid in Detail & The Award Letter: What Does it Mean?
Session 15 – March 15	Guest Speaker: Intent to Enroll Process and How to Choose
Session 16 – April 12	Guest Speaker: College Life - Homesickness and Stress, Dorms, and more!
April 27th	College Signing Day - SUHi U Prep Sash Awarding

Seniors! Sweetwater University Prep is starting soon!

Sweetwater University Prep is starting soon! Please help us spread the news to our SENIORS!

Counselors are available Monday through Wednesday after school to help ANY senior during college application season, but Thursdays are reserved to work intently with SUHI U Prep Seniors. The personalized, one-on-one counseling SUHI U Prep students receive will optimize their chances in applying to colleges and universities around 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 16 week program which will include:

FALL

·                  College Research

·                  Complete UC, CSU, and Common Applications

·                  Personal Essay Writing Workshop

·                  Strategies for Letters of Recommendation

·                  Organize all important due dates

SPRING

·                  Complete FAFSA, Dream Act Applications, & CSS Profile

·                  Scholarship Support

·                  Final college choice and intent to enroll

·                  College Life Presentation Series with Guest Speakers

·                  University Housing support

More information and details about the program can be found here:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KySwweWAyIiOxtsmIcXC5kmh1tU6t0eZ24Qz7Vk0e20/edit?usp=sharing

SUHI U Prep Guest Speaker Series

It's been a busy first semester with SUHI U Prep taking care of college applications, FAFSA, and scholarships! Phew...

Now while we wait for our college acceptance letters, we are excited to hear from SUHI Alumni share their college life experiences through our guest speaker series.

Follow the links below to watch our live steam of our guest speakers. ALL Seniors are invited to participate in SUHI U Prep on Thursdays after-school in the counseling center. The focus over the next few weeks include college life guest speakers and SUHi Foundation Scholarship.

Live chat with SUHI Alumni Jenna at University of Colorado, Boulder! #Suhiuprep #suhsd https://t.co/TnnOOKePUW

— SUHIcounseling (@SUHIcounseling) March 9, 2017

#SUHIuPrep guest speaker, SUHI Alumni Jesilyn, students now at SDSU 👍 https://t.co/uOOsuG5BN7

— SUHIcounseling (@SUHIcounseling) March 2, 2017

SUHI U Prep Session 8: Letters of Recommendations

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SUHI U Prep Session 8 

guides students through creating a "brag sheet" 

to get the best letters of recommendations from

 teachers, advisors, coaches, and community leaders. 

When asking for a letter of recommendation,complete this form. 

It will help your recommender write the most accurate letter on your behalf!

SUHI U Prep Session 7: Common Application

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SUHI U Prep Session 7 

focuses on the details about using the 

Common Application 

to apply to private colleges and universities.  

Here is more information on using the Common App:

SUHI U Prep: Session 6 - Scholarship Tips

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SUHI U Prep Session 6 focuses on the fundamentals of applying for scholarships. Avoiding scams and preparing for letters of recommendation are two of the first steps to take!

SUHI U Prep - Session 5 - UC Personal Insight Questions

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Session 5 focuses on writing college application personal statements, with specific focus the NEW UC Personal Insight Questions. 

During this session, Mrs. Palmore walks students through the worksheet provided by the UC to help students plan their responses to the Personal Insight Questions. This handout can be accessed here. 

Please excuse the noise (students on compuers completing SAT registration, as well as fans blowing to alleviate heat in the room). 

SUHI U Prep - Session 4

For more information on SUHI University Prep >> Click Here!

SUHI U Prep Session 4, Dr. Silva covered...

• College application deadlines and important websites
• Early action vs. Early decision

SUHI U Prep Session 2 - College Research

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Session 2 - Counselor Dr. Silva covered...

College Research

• What is important to you?
• How to find your Reach, Match, and Safe schools
• review and timelines on UC, CSU, Out-of-State, Privates

SUHI U Prep Class of 2017 is Off and Running!

It's year two of SUHI University Prep! We are off and running!

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.

Counselors are available Monday through Wednesday after school to help ANY senior during college application season, but Thursdays are reserved to work intently with SUHI U Prep Seniors.

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

• College Research
• Complete UC, CSU, and Common Applications
• Personal Essay Writing Workshop
• Strategies for Letters of Recommendation
• Organize all important due dates

SPRING

• Complete FAFSA, Dream Act Applications, & CSS Profile
• Scholarship Support
• Final college choice and intent to enroll
• College Life Presentation Series with Guest Speakers
• University Housing support

Congrats to SUHi U Prep Class of 2016!

Congratulations to our Sweetwater High University Prep Class of 2016! 

Our SUHI U Prep seniors have been dedicated to our 24 week 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 have received supported the process of applying to many of the more prestigious college and universities in the nation. 

Our cohort of 30 students will be attending the following campuses Fall 2016:

• Stanford University
• Chapman University
• San Diego State University
• University of California, Los Angeles
• University of California, San Diego
• University of California, Santa Barbara
• University of California, Davis
• University of California, Riverside
• University of California, Irvine
• Point Loma Nazarene University
• California State University, San Marcos

We challenge Class of 2017 to #ReachHigher!

Last night, our SUHI U Prep students, along with their friends and families, celebrated their successes and wished each other luck on the journey ahead!

Thank you to the following individuals who have supported SUHI U Prep this year!

• Principal Maribel Gavin
• Assistant Principal Michael Govea
• ASB Dean Patricia Perez
• Aimee Cuellar-Martinez, Categorial Coordinator
• Claudia Tellez, After-School Programs Coordinator
• Martha Ramirez, Counseling Center Administrative Assistant
• SUHi Custodial Team
• SDSU EOP
• SUHi Alumni speakers

The counselors look forward to SUHI U Prep Class of 2017! 

Information and application process will be shared with 

Class of 2017 before the end of the school year. 

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

• Complete UC, CSU, and Common Applications 
• Personal Essay Writing Workshop
• Final college list
• Organize all important due dates

SPRING

• 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!