Counseling Corner
Samueli Academy families, below you will find valuable information. For more information visit the Counseling website at www.firewolfcounseling.weebly.com or see Ms.Rocio.
Upcoming Events
The following events are held during the school day. Please sign up if you are interested.

AAAPIphany Conference- The Conference is on March 25th and is geared towards Asian American and Pacific Islander students. The goal of the conference is to develop awareness about history and issues and to address college and opportunities. Sign up here!

Latino Youth Leadership Conference-
The conference is on April 22nd and the objective is to help prepare you for successful academic careers and learn new leadership skills. You will be challenged to start thinking about ways that you can give back to your community and be involved. The day will involve guest speakers and breakout sessions. Sign up here.
Summer Program Applications are now OPEN!
Next Generation Summer Program-
Free summer program in Washington DC for 9th, 10th or 11th graders. Applications are due on March 14th, start yours today! Click here for more information.

Teen Entrepreneur Academy-
One week residential business and entrepreneurship summer camp at Concordia University in Irvine. Opportunity is open to students in grades 9-12. Scholarships are available for qualifying students. For more information, click here.

Chicano Latino Youth Leadership Project- Free, one week program in Sacramento for current 10th and 11th graders. Applications are due March 23rd. Click here for more information. 
Volunteer Work
Universities and scholarship committees seek that students give back to their community. There are several volunteer opportunities. Whenever students complete hours, they must be logged in. Logs are outside of Ms. Rocio's office.
Parent Information
Here are few informative college related articles:
IMPORTANT DATES 
*If applicable, click links to register**
03/05-SAT Exam
03/11-UC Riverside Visit
03/14- Deadline for Next Gen Apps
03/18- AP Payment Deadline
03/23-Chicano Latino Deadline
03/25-AAPiphany Conference
SAT/ ACT News
*If applicable, click links to register**
Please look into your universities of interest regarding a possible requirement for SAT Subject exams. Fee waivers are currently available.
 
If you have not registered for the ACT and need a fee waiver, please see Ms. Rocio
Please prepare for the SAT/ ACT by adding an app on your phone or practicing on Khan Academy. 
Student Spotlight
Congratulations Belerofonte Mar for being recognized by Disney as a Luminaire. Congratulations Violeta Vega for being selected as a Shining Star in the Dreamers and Doers Program. 

Contact Me
Rocio Gomez, School Counselor 
Samueli Academy
714-619-0169