College & Career News
August 2019
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Dear Campo Families,
Welcome to the first Campolindo College and Career Center newsletter! Each month, I hope to provide you with valuable information on what events are happening in the CCC. I am your "go-to" for useful resources and insights about college and the application process, as well as alternative plans for life post-Campo. Five years ago, students only met with the CCC twice in their four years at Campo. My goal was to see each student every year and to let them know that I was a friendly face and valuable resource. I can happily report that I have reached my goal and then some! I provide a personalized and supportive environment to help students build on their strengths and feel confident in the choices they make after high school. Whether they continue to college, begin a career, or take a gap year, knowing what they are capable of achieving is one of the greatest gifts I hope to provide.
For the last four years, I have been fortunate to work with Cathy Eberhardt, parent volunteer extraordinaire, who assists with every Academy period, as well as during the class-specific grade meetings. Cathy has established a rapport and trust with our students. Kathleen Metheny and Deema Sherabi are wonderful college counselors helping students make their college list, editing essays and are a valuable resource. As a team, we have provided a warm and nurturing environment during what can be a stressful time. I am very excited about the direction we are headed and look forward to continuing during the 2019-2020 school year. I want to thank the Parents Club and MEF for their continued support over the years.
Please feel free to email me to set up an appointment or to contact me with any concerns. It is best to contact me via email because I am in meetings with college admission counselors, parents, and students throughout the day. The priority for the fall is meeting with seniors, but after November, my schedule opens up for all students.
Warmly,
Joan
Joan Batcheller
College and Career Center Advisor
Email jbatcheller@auhsdschools.org
Room E13
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College Admissions Rep Visits at Campolindo
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Sign up for college visits
: Over 150 College Admission Counselors visit Campo from September to November. Don't miss out on this great opportunity. They only visit once a year. Visits begin September 10th! Please sign up in Naviance and pick up a pass from CCC. These meetings are particularly valuable to Juniors and Seniors, but any grade is welcome.
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Upcoming College & Career Center Events
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Aug 13
First day of School
Aug 16
Academy- Welcome Back Academy
Aug 21
Academy -How to Build a College List
Aug 23
Academy - College 101
Aug 28
Academy - Naviance Things to Do
Aug 30
Academy - Naviance Things to Do
Sept 4
Academy Essay Workshop
Sept 5
Back to School Night
Sept 6
Academy Essay Workshop
Sept 10 Pitzer College 8:00 am, St. John’s College 11:25 am, Chapman University 1:35 pm
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hope that you had a restful, rejuvenating summer and are ready for a fabulous senior year! The College and Career Center will be offering many important College information Academies and Essay Workshops. Please sign up on Teachmore. Come meet the College Admission Counselors for the colleges you are interested in attending - they read our applications.
Remember, it is very important to stay organized. You will be creating many accounts (Common App, UC App, Coalition, FAFSA, etc.). You will need to know your Social Security number. Keep all usernames and passwords in a safe place.
Please email me if you would like an appointment. I am here to help make the process easier.
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Please feel free to stop by the CCC anytime. I am available at brunch and lunch. Remember to sign up for the "College Admissions Rep Visits". Make sure to add your "auhsdschools.org" email to your phone. Go to phone settings, and add your email address.
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Campus visits play a unique role in the college application process. Visiting multiple schools allows students to gain perspective on what kind of environment they are looking for, and it also helps applicants highlight their interest in prospective colleges.
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As Sophomores, the focus is on building upon freshman year.
- Participation - Continue participating in school and community extracurricular activities.
- Academics - Do your best at school. Maintain excellent attendance. Make sure to be intentional about how you spend your Academy Period.
- Exploration - If you do not belong to a club or an activity on campus, think about signing up for one during Club Day in September.
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Freshman year is about acclimating to the new course work and expectations that come with the transition into high school. Look to join a club on campus, participate in an extracurricular activity or volunteer for an organization you are drawn to. If you have any questions, please stop by to see me anytime. If you are having a hard time in a class, finding your way around campus, or just need a place to hang at brunch or lunch, come see me!
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College Testing Information
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2019-20 SAT Test Dates & Registration Deadlines
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Click this button to learn the differences between the ACT and SAT; access study aids, practice tests, and tutoring; to register for both exams; and learn how to report your scores to colleges.
Please remember to take writing portion! It is very important. UC's do not superscore and need writing section!
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Chapman's personalized education gives each student a unique opportunity to become an original thinker who rises to the world’s challenges. We’re here to make something: films, business models, lines of code—to bring them to life and deliver them to the world.
Our inclusive, empowering community fosters creative thinking and expression of all perspectives. Chapman’s campus is the perfect size—not too big, not too small—allowing for effective, innovative programs to be a focal point of our institution. We work to connect students to faculty and the community to keep students engaged in the larger world.
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Earning green by working green: Wages and outlook in careers protecting the planet
Elka Torpey
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April 2019
What’s good for the earth may be good for your earnings. Wages in many occupations related to environmental protection were well above the $38,640 median annual wage for all occupations in 2018, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
See full article
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Internships, Jobs and Volunteering
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Getting involved in extracurricular activities is a great way for students to explore areas of interest. We have a large list of volunteer and internship opportunities on the College 101 website -- see the link below. Here are just a few highlights.
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Internships
- American Red Cross: Internship are year-round providing high school and college students the opportunity to gain valuable work experience at one of the world’s leading non-profit organizations. Our interns are valued team members and help promote the mission and services of the Red Cross. Internships are unpaid, but college credit is available. See more information here.
Jobs
- Gotta Eatta Pita in Pleasant Hill: Gotta Eatta Pita is the cool place to work. That’s why the people we hire as Associates have to be the best. Our commitment to a higher starting wage is just one of the ways in which we show that we value you. Another way is through offering excellent benefits like flexible schedules to accommodate school and other activities, paid vacations, free meals, & comprehensive training. Our work environment is team-oriented, fast paced and fun. We encourage all of our team to grow with the company, to become part of our success story. See more information here.
Volunteering
- ARF Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation: ARF's youth volunteers make important contributions to animals and people while volunteering independently of their parents. Structured programs for middle school students and high school students offer engaging, age-appropriate activities on weekends, after school, and during scheduled school breaks. See more information here.
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Hot off the press! We've had a chance to review the Fall 2019 admissions data released recently by the University of California and thought it would be helpful to summarize it and share our key findings.
Overall freshman admission rates are up for residents and steady for out of state and international students as the University of California continues to settle on a new normal that accommodates a larger mix of non-residents. If you're an out of state or international student, pay close attention...there continues to be a window of opportunity to take advantage of favorable odds at several UC campuses.
See full article
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College and Career 101 Website
We created College and Career 101 as a comprehensive website to help you navigate your years at Campolindo. It has information on Careers, Alternative Career Paths, Researching Colleges, College Applications, Testing, Financial Aid, NCAA, Essay tips, and much more. So much of what you need to know about the college admission process and finding your career path after graduation is on this site! We want all grades to take advantage of this information, so check there first before asking questions. You can access it from the College & Career Center page of the Campo website or through the button below. Bookmark this site for easier access in the future. You'll be using it a lot!
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Naviance
This website is a powerful tool to help you research and apply to college. It's SuperMatch and Scattergram features are especially helpful in finding the colleges that are the best fit for you. Use it to build your college list, write your resume, request letters of recommendation and other items needed in the college application process. It is particularly useful to Juniors and Seniors, but all grades are encouraged to become familiar with it and use it regularly to build their information. Guidance on how to navigate Naviance and the Naviance tasks for each grade can be found on College & Career 101 under each grade button and the Naviance button.
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