Counseling Corner
Academy families and students, below you will find deadlines for scholarships and summer programs along with information on test dates. For more information visit The Academy's Counseling website at www.firewolfcounseling.weebly.com or see Ms.Rocio
SCHOLARSHIPS
9th and 10th Grade
Ayn Rand Anthem Scholarship-Deadline 3/20/2015.
Kohl Care's Scholarship-Deadline 3/13/15 
   *must let Ms. Rocio know for nomination purposes
Gen and Kelly Scholarship-Deadline 6/30/15

10th Grade Only
College Jumpstart Scholarship-Deadline 4/15/15

For information on searching for other scholarships, click here
Summer Programs
Residential academic experience at UC campuses. Must have a 3.0. There is a fee for the program however, there are scholarships available for those who receive TANF. Deadline 2/20/15.
Summer Pre-med program at UCI
UCI Irvine's school of medicine offers three sessions for students between 15-18 with a 3.5 GPA. There if a fee for the program, however several scholarships available.  Deadline: ASAP
The city of Santa Ana, nature park center has a teen leadership and outdoor adventure program at Santiago Park. Meets second and fourth Thursday of the month. No deadline.

10th Grade Females Only
7 week program for young ladies to learn about coding, robotics, mobile app development, etc along with workshops, guest speakers and more. Deadline to apply is 2/12/15. 
Preparing for College
Universities seek for the following:
Good grades: 3.0 GPA or above. Take advantage of X-block (Monday/Wednesday) and attend tutoring Monday-Thursday 3:30-5
Community Service-Giving back to your community is essential and demonstrates that you care about those who surround you. For a list of possible locations, click here
Extracurricular Activities- One way to enhance your education is to join sports, clubs, programs. Being involved will demonstrate that you can manage your time.
IMPORTANT TEST DATES
CAHSEE-California High School Exit Exam will take place on March 17 and 18th for Sophomores only

CST-California Standardized Test-Science will take place on April 28th in Biology classes

AP-  AP Spanish Exam will take place on 5/7, AP European History will take place 5/8, and AP Biology on 5/11. 

**Deadline to pay AP Exam(s) is 3/18/15**

PSAT
Sophomores received PSAT scores and testing booklet on January 12th. Students must create a collegeboard account, enter their access code and prepare for October's PSAT and Spring 2016's SAT Exam.
Counseling Website
You will find a plethora of information on The Academy's Counseling website www.firewolfcounseling.weebly.com

Contact Me
Rocio Gomez, School Counselor 
The Academy
714-619-0169
rgomez@theacademyoc.org