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PSAT October 14th
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The Academy will be hosting the PSAT on Wednesday, October 14th for all 10th graders and registered 11th graders. In order to participate, 11th graders must sign up with Ms. Gomez and pay a $15 free (limited fee waivers for qualifying students). This years PSAT will reflect the new SAT. Juniors may also qualify for the National Merit Scholarship based on their scores. There are over 8,600 scholarships being offered this year at a combined value of $43 million. Post the PSAT, students will receive their scores, customized SAT plan, college readiness feedback and other tools. Juniors can also sign up with Ms. Rocio to have an expert review their scores from last year with them and discuss how to best prepare for this years exam.
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SAT/ACT Tutoring
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It is highly recommended that students take the SAT and/or ACT in the spring of junior year and once again the fall of senior year. The spring SAT is scheduled for March 5th 2016 and the Spring ACT is scheduled for April 9th. To best prepare for these dates, The Academy in partnership with Stepping up Testing Services is offering SAT/ACT tutoring. Tutoring will take place every Saturday between Jan 16th through Feb 27th from 8:30-11:30 AM on campus. The cost is $144 per student. This includes 7 sessions, a test prep workbook, a pre and post SAT/ACT exam, and a specific student profile. The Academy has committed to paying for half of the cost. We ask that students register and pay the $72 fee by Wednesday, December 16th. Paying in full guarantees a spot in the tutoring program. Students and parents may submit payment to Ms. Rocio.
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Volunteer Work
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The Youth Policy Institute (YPI) is seeking teen volunteers who can mentor and tutor students at Vista Heritage Charter Middle School. Students must be available to commit to 1-2 months of volunteering, 2-5 times per week. Volunteering looks great when applying to college, a post-sec program, scholarship, internship and/or job. You will gain
skills, gather experience, and obtain a letter of recommendation. If you want to learn more please see Ms. Rocio or attend the informational meeting in Room 2 on Tuesday, September 15th. You can also visit the counseling website or wall for other locations.
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Club Rush!
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Extra-curricular activities look great when applying to college, a post-secondary program, scholarship, internship and a job. Universities like to see that students are involved at their campus. This demonstrates to them that you will also be involved at their campus.
Club rush is scheduled for September 17th and 18th during lunch. Look for posters and announcements and make sure to join a club!
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Visit a College or University
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Universities host preview days or open houses. These are exciting events for prospective students & families to hear presentations, tour the campus, and visit residences.
- Santa Ana College 100 year celebration: September 19th @ Santa Ana College
- Columbia University: September 21st @ Tigers Wood Learning Center, 7PM
- UC Los Angeles: September 26th at UCLA
- Chapman: Open House, end of October. Register here.
- UC Merced: October 17th, 10-2PM @ UCM
- UC Santa Cruz: October 17th @ UCSC
- Carnegie Melon: Oct 21st, Hilton Costa Mesa, 7pm
- UC Irvine: Preview Day, Oct 24th, 10-3PM @ UCI
- UC Davis: October 26th @ UCD
- USC: Takes place mid November. Register here.
- UC Riverside: Discover Day, November 7th @ UCR
Virtual Tours:
You can always virtually visit universities that grab your interest. Search the name of the university followed by virtual tour.
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IMPORTANT DATES
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9/15: YPI Information during lunch
9/17-9/18: Club Rush
9/18: Picture Day
9/21: Columbia University info night
9/22: PSAT review day with Expert
10/9: End of 1st quarter
10/14: PSAT for all 10th graders & registered 11th graders
10/14: Parent University 5:30PM
10/16: Ignition Conference for 10th/11th
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College Reps on Campus
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9/25: Stanford; 6th period
9/29: Becker College; Lunch
10/12: Calvin College; Lunch
10/12: Grove City College; Lunch
10/12: FIDM; After School
10/14: Design Institute of SD; Lunch
10/14: USC; Lunch
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Here to Help!
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As your counselor I am here to help you reach your academic, personal, college and career goals. I will be meeting with you individually but invite you to meet with me as often as you would like. There are times that personal problems may crop up that you are not sure how to handle, I have a listening ear.
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Hear from Columbia University
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Are you interested in learning about Columbia University? Carpool with Ms. Rocio to an informational day that is taking place at Tiger Woods Learning Center on September 21st at 7PM.
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SAT/ACT Question of the Day
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To begin to prepare for the SAT/ACT students can sign up to receive the SAT and ACT question of the day by signing up with the college board
here and the ACT
here. Students can receive text messages or emails.
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New Office
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I am now located in building G on the first floor. Next to my office you will find college brochures, financial aid information, community service logs and much more. Please feel free to take what you'd like.
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Contact Me
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Rocio Gomez, School Counselor
The Academy
714-619-0169
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