The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Program

The program honors middle level and high school students for outstanding service to others at the local, state, and national level. It also aims to inspire others to think about how they might contribute to their communities. You can receive up to a $5,000 grant!

Qualifications:

• Be in grades 5-12 and a legal resident of one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia
• Have participated in a volunteer activity at least in part after September 1, 2015
• Complete and submit an online application to a school principal or the head of one of the program's designated organizations

DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 8, 2016

For more information and the application visit their website here!

The Johnson Scholars Program

For Santa Clara University Applicants!

Students selected as Johnson Scholars receive a merit scholarship covering full tuition during the academic year, renewable annually for up to four years. In addition, the University is committed to fully meeting the demonstrated financial need of each Johnson Scholar. Upon completion of required financial aid forms (FAFSA and the CSS PROFILE) students may be eligible for additional costs of attendance, such as standard room and board fees as well as book and other customary expenses. Summer tuition and classes are not included. Students who demonstrate the highest levels of academic ability, motivation, and leadership potential in their application for freshman admission to Santa Clara University will be considered for this prestigious award. 

Qualifications:

• Unweighted GPA of 3.8 or higher
• A minimum ACT composite score of 30 or SAT combined score of 1,400 in the math and critical reading sections

DEADLINE IS LATE NOVEMBER

For more information and the application visit their website here!

WACE & The National Co-op Scholarship Program

As the largest independently sponsored merit co-op scholarship program in the U.S., WACE will award up to 175 merit co-op scholarships for a total value of $4.5 million. These merit co-op scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors and transfer students who plan to participate in college cooperative education at one of the Partner Institutions listed below.

• Clarkson University
• Drexel University
• Johnson & Wales University
• Merrimack College
• Rochester Institute of Technology
• State University of New York Oswego
• The University of Toledo
• University of Cincinnati
• University of Massachusetts Lowell
• Wentworth Institute of Technology

Qualifications:

-Have a cumulative GOA of 3.5 or better (on a 4.0 scale)

-Apply for the 2017-2018 academic year at one of the WACE Partner Institutions listed

DEADLINES VARY PER COLLEGE

For more information visit their website here!

Young Arts Scholarship

If you are a visual, literary, design, or performing artist between the ages of 15-18 or in grades 10-12, you could:

• Win a cash award of up to $10,000

• Take master classes with accomplished artists

• Become a U.S. Presidential scholar in the arts

• Receive a lifetime of professional support

DEADLINE: OCTOBER 14, 2016 @ 11:59PM EST (OR 8:59PM PST)

For more information visit their website here!
Questions? Email:  apply@youngarts.org

Coca- Cola Scholars Foundation 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 2016!!

The Wesleyan University Hamilton Prize for Creativity

Four-year full tuition scholarship to be awarded to the incoming student, beginning with Wesleyan's Class of 2021, whose work of creative written expression is judged to best reflect originality, artistry, and dynamism.

All incoming first-year students at Wesleyan are eligible to apply for the Hamilton Prize, whether early decision or regular.

For more information visit their website here 

MUST BE RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 1, 2017 

Questbridge National College Match Scholarship

QuestBridge is a non-profit organization founded in 1994 that assists outstanding, low income students gain access to top educational opportunities. QuestBridge has helped thousands of students gain admission and generous financial aid to their prestigious partner colleges.

How to Apply:

Answer the free online application atwww.questbridge.org and submit it before the deadline.

Requirements:

·       Detailed academic and financial information

·       Essays and short answers

·       Current high school transcript

·       2 letters of recommendation from high school teachers

·       A secondary school report from a high school counselor

·       Any available standardized test scores

The deadline to submit your application is September 27, 2016 !!

For any other questions or information, contact Questbridge at www.questbridge.org or call toll free at 1.888.275.2054.

AUGUST 2016

Welcome back Pumas! And welcome Class of 2017!! We hope you have enjoyed your summer and are looking forward to this busy school year. 

SENIORS, it is too early for senioritis. Do NOT forget to look at yourSENIOR TO-DO LIST. The last thing you would want to do is procrastinate on something that considerably takes years to finish.  It's not smart to procrastinate on something that impacts the rest of your life.

The top three things you should focus for now:

• Have a professional e-mail address.
  Appropriate e-mail example: davidmedina09@yahoo.com
  Inappropriate e-mail example: sexyismyname@yahoo.com
• Get organized. Get a separate folder for college documents.
• Work on personal statements. Make sure not to mention the school. Remember, if applying to Private Colleges: optional essays really means  required.
• WHEN IN DOUBT, Mrs. Ortega is always in the College Center ready to help!

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ATTENTION STUDENTS WITH IEP's!!! If you need extended time on SAT or ACT please see Mrs. Ortega in the College Center.

SAT Information: Important Registration and Test Dates.

FALL SEMESTER:

·         OCTOBER 1, 2016
Regular Registration Deadline: September 1, 2016
Late Registration Deadline: September 16, 2016

·         NOVEMBER 5, 2016
Regular Registration Deadline: October 7, 2016
Late Registration Deadline: 25, 2016

·         DECEMBER 3, 2016
Regular Registration Deadline: November 3, 2016
Late Registration Deadline: November 22, 2016

***SENIORS, if applying to CSUs, UCs, or Privates, the NOVEMBER SAT is the LAST test date that count towards your application.***

SPRING SEMESTER:

·         JANUARY 21, 2017
Regular Registration Deadline: December 21, 2017
Late Registration Deadline: January 10, 2017

·         MARCH 11, 2017
Regular Registration Deadline: February 10, 2017
Late Registration Deadline: February 28, 2017

·         MAY 6, 2017
Regular Registration Deadline: April 7, 2017
Late Registration Deadline: April 25, 2017

·         JUNE 3, 2017
Regular Registration Deadline: May 9, 2017
Late Registration Deadline: May 24, 2017

SAT FEE WAIVERS: First come, first serve! They will be available in the College Center with Mrs. Ortiz- Martinez before school, during nutrition, lunch, and/or after school. PLEASE do NOT come in during class time.
*ATTENTION TO THOSE WHO HAVE RECEIVED THEIR FEE WAIVER: To make your waiver valid, apply for the REGULAR REGISTRATION. The waiver will be considered void for the Late Registration.
 
ACT Information: Important Registration and Test Dates.

FALL SEMESTER:

·         SEPTEMBER 10, 2016
Regular Registration Deadline: August 5, 2016
Late Registration Deadline: August 6-19, 2016

·         OCTOBER 22, 2016
Regular Registration Deadline: September 16, 2016
Late Registration Deadline: September 17-30, 2016

·         DECEMBER 10, 2016
Regular Registration Deadline: November 4, 2016
Late Registration Deadline: November 5-18, 2016

***SENIORS, if applying to CSUs, UCs, or Privates, the OCTOBER ACT is the LAST test date that count towards your application.***

SPRING SEMESTER:

·         FEBRUARY 11, 2017
Regular Registration Deadline: January 13, 2017
Late Registration Deadline: January 14-20, 2017

·         APRIL 8, 2017
Regular Registration Deadline: March 3, 2017
Late Registration Deadline: March 4-17, 2017

·         JUNE 10, 2017
Regular Registration Deadline: May 5, 2017
Late Registration Deadline: May 6-19, 2017

ACT FEE WAIVERS: First come, first serve! They will be available in the College Center with Mrs. Ortiz- Martinez before school, during nutrition, lunch, and/or after school. PLEASE do NOT come in during class time.
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JUNIORS, SOPHOMORES, AND FRESHMEN!!!! It is NEVER TOO EARLY to get ahead with your senior requirements. Important: every semester WILL count when applying to colleges. It is a misconception that Freshmen classes do NOT count, when in fact they do.

JUNIORS: Begin to look for colleges, expand your options. DO NOT be afraid to look past your comfort zone. 

SOPHOMORES: Focus on passing your CAHSEE exam this upcoming school year!!! Remember, if you do not pass it, you CANNOT graduate. Aspire to achieve a Proficient score... or even Advanced!

FRESHMEN: Make sure to hit the ground running!!! Every class counts.