Getting Started On College Applications!

Welcome to I AM!

August 5, 2016

Hello Students and Mentors!

We are excited to begin working with you for the 2015-2016 academic year!

The I AM program has officially started which means there is a lot to do as we approach deadlines for college admissions. The next couple of months will be busy as the CSU and UC applications are due November 30. We know that you may be feeling a bit overwhelmed as you start preparing for the college admissions process but know that the I AM program will help you along the way and provide you with important information as well as support. We will send this newsletter biweekly to give you important information on college applications, financial aid, scholarships and college deadlines. So make sure to check it out and do not miss any information!

For the students who attended our summer-bridge program, SummerTIME, it was a pleasure working with you over the summer. We are really looking forward to working with all of you this year; your mentors are all excited to meet with you very soon. Please read through the newsletter so you do not miss any important deadlines.

Welcome to our I AM Mentoring Program, we look forward to meeting all of you!

All the best,

I AM Staff

Scholarships
Personal Statement Workshop
Spotlight on:
- The Personal Statement
- Creating a College List
- A Succesful College Application Process

Quick Links

Scholarship Highlight	Pack That Ash Up (Do Something)	Family Rentals "Create Your Idea Event" Scholarship
Make it a habit to apply to scholarships throughout your college career!	Amount: $2,000 Deadline: August 31, 2016	Amount: $6,000 Deadline: August 31, 2016

I AM Personal Statement Workshop

Have you started writing your personal statement for the UC application? Do you need help rewriting it or need someone to help edit it? If so, please join us for a workshop on the UC Personal Statement.

Here are the workshop's details:

When: Saturday, September 10, 2016

Where: TBD

Time: 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

The Personal Statement	Creating a College List	Start your college applications early!
The personal statement is a critical aspect of your UC application. Make sure to read this article to find out more useful information in writing your personal statement.	Choosing where to apply to college is not easy. This article provides useful information that will help you choose where to apply to college.	The trick to a successful college application process is to not procrastinate and be active in asking for help!

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* Ambassador School of Global Leadership * Belmont High School * Downtown Magnets HS * Fremont High School	* Manual Arts High School * Marshall High School * Roosevelt High School * Roybal High School	* Santee Education Complex * West Adams Preparatory High School