College Blog!
We want to welcome you to a fresh new start here at NAHS. Remember to get all your deadlines in on time!
**Attention Seniors SAT and ACT DEADLINE!!!**
SAT
Registration: Test Dates:
Oct. 3, 2013 Nov. 2, 2013
Nov. 8, 2013 Dec. 7, 2013
ACT
Registration: Test Dates:
Sept. 27, 2013 Oct. 26, 2013
Nov. 8, 2013 Dec. 14, 2013
SAT PREP
Looking for help getting prepared for the SAT? The official SAT question of the day is a great way to practice a little every day, you can get it 3 ways
1. Bookmark the SAT Question of the day
2. Follow @SAT Question on twitter
3. Download the official app. from iTunes
Remember : A LITTLE PRACTICE GOES A LONG WAY!
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Start by having
- A Professional email address
- Get organized ( Senior Portfolio)
- Get in touch with your college of choice by using social networking sites
- Begin working on your personal statement (if applying to UC's and privates colleges "optional essay's" required)
- Work on brag sheet (letter of recommendation)
COLLEGE APPLICATIONS DEADLINE!
- UC (opens Oct.1) November1- November 30 www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply
- CSU October 1- November 3 www.csumentor.org
- Community Colleges Fall 2014 term does not open until February/March 2014
College Visits
- CSUN- September 30, 2013 @ 12:15 p.m.
- UC Riverside- October 7, 2013 @ 12:15 p.m.
- Juniata College- October 11, 2013 @ 8:30 a.m
- Pitzer College- October 22, 2013 @ 12:15 p.m.
- Valley College: College Fest! Saturday, September 28, 2013 9am-12pm (free BBQ!)
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Don't Forget to Sign up for UC and CSU workshop!!!!!
UC Workshop October 1, 2013
CSU Workshop October 7, 2013
UC Workshop October 1, 2013
CSU Workshop October 7, 2013
Scholarships
QuestBridge is a four-year academic scholarship, whose applicants are academically high-achieving students who have experienced challenges due to economic circumstance.
To be eligible for the Scholarship, applicants must be in their junior year of high school and planning to apply to college in the fall of their senior year.
- They are in the top 5% or 10% of their class
- They have strong grades in challenging classes and high standardized test scores
- Their household income is less than $60,000 a year, and often less than $50,000 a year.
- Often they are among the first generation in their family to attend college
COCA-COLA SCHOLARSHIP
The Coca- Cola Scholars Program Scholarship is an achievement- based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors each year. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, and their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities.
To be eligible for this Scholarships Applicant must be
- Current high school (or home-schooled) seniors attending school in the United States
- U.S. Citizens; U.S. Nationals; U.S. Permanent Residents; Refugees; Asylees;
- Anticipating completion of high school diploma at the time of application
- Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution
- Carrying a minimum 3.00 GPA at the end of their junior year of high school
APPLY NOW! APPLICATIONS DUE OCTOBER 31
U.S. Scholarship Program
Ronald McDonald House Charities presents a Scholarship.
To apply to this scholarship
- Be a currently enrolled high school senior who is eligible to attend an accredited two or four-year college, university, or vocational/ technical school with a completed course of study
- Reside within Los Angles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino or Ventura Counties
- Be a legal U.S. resident
- Be less than 21 years of age
- Have a minimum 2.7 GPA
You can apply, starting October 1, 2013 @ http://rmhc.org
Application deadline: January 21, 2014
Come to the College Center for more information.
Brown University
Are you interested in an Ivy League school well here is your chance to get information on Brown University!
An introduction to Brown University
An introduction to Brown University
Wednesday, September 25, 2013 Monday, September 30, 2013
7:00pm 7:00pm
The Westridge School Brentwood School Theater
Performing Arts Center 100 South Barrington Place
267 West State Street Los Angles, CA 90049
Pasadena, CA 91105
Hosted by
Hosted by Mercedes Domench
Natasha Go Associate Director of Admissions
Assistant Director of Admissions Natasha Go
Associate Director of Admissions
The program will include an informational
presentation and an opportunity for questions and answers.
To register and for more information visit brown.edu/go/brownnearyou
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Do you want a chance to win an IN-N-OUT Burger gift card?
Come in any day during the month of August to enter! All you have to do is write your name on a sheet of paper and answer this question:
It happens every year, from what date to what date are the UC applicants open?
Don't miss out on your opportunity! You have until the last day of August to put your name in the raffle.
Financial Aid
Opens January 1st to March 2nd 2014
Obtain your PIN: pin.ed.gov
The sooner the better! Please remember to do your taxes the earliest possible.
