College & Career News
September 2019
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Dear Campo Families,
September is the month for Parent Night activities. I will be hosting my Senior, Junior, and Soph/Fresh Night Presentations (see upcoming events).
Currently, there are over 60 College Admission Counselors coming to Campo, and more will sign up. Come listen to a 30-minute talk about a school, ask questions, and get to know the admissions rep. All grades are welcome. The connection with college admission counselors and information presented can be a game changer. Students will be in class for an hour and will miss only 30 minutes to attend a presentation. Sign up in Navicance and come to E13 to pick up a pass.
Senior parents, if you have any questions or concerns please email me for an appointment.
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 in September! These meetings are particularly valuable to Juniors and Seniors, but any grade is welcome. Please sign up in Naviance and pick up a pass from CCC, room E13.
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Upcoming College & Career Center Events
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Sep 3 Univ. of the Pacific 9:00
Sep 4 Academy - College Essay Workshop
Sep 4
Vanderbilt 11:25, Savannah College of Art & Design 12:00
Sep 6 Academy - Quiet time to work on college apps and get questions answered
Sep 6 John's Hopkins 11:25, Reed College 12:15
Sep 8 Dartmouth, Princeton - register at coasttocoasttour.ort
Sep 10 Colgate 8:00, St. John’s College 11:25, Chapman 1:35, Bates 1:35
Sep 11 Academy - Early Action (EA) vs Early Decision (ED)
Sep 11 Salve Regina 8:35, Ohio Wesleyan 8:35, Oregon State 9:25, Villanova 9:25,
Gettysburg 11:25, Fort Lewis 11:25, U of Illinois 12:25, Bucknell 12:25,
Univ. Illinois/Urbana 12:25, American Univ/Paris 2:30, Univ. of Tampa 2:30
Sep 12 Kenyon College 8:00, Lesley 9:00, Western Washington 9:00, Cogswell 9:40,
High Point 11:25, Lehigh 11:25, Whitman 1:35, Univ. of MA/Amherst 2:30
Sep 12
Senior Parent Night Talk, Thursday, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, Campo Library
Sep 13 Academy - Early Action (EA) vs Early Decision (ED)
Sep 13 CLUB DAY
Sep 13 Claremont McKenna 11:25, Union College 11:25
Sep 16
Junior Parent Night Talk, Monday, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, Campo Library
Sep 16 Tufts Univ. 11:25
Sep 17 Hamilton College 8:00, William & Mary 8:00, U of Oregon 9:00, Univ. of Minnesota 9:00,
The New School 9:40, Macalester College 11:25, Pacific Lutheran 11:25,
Univ. of Mass/Lowell 1:35, Univ. of Rochester 1:35, Boston Univ 2:30, Notre Dame 2:30
Sep 18 Academy - Common App 101
Sep 18 Arizona State 8:35, Northwestern 8:35, Landmark College 11:25, Bryant Univ. 12:25
Sep 19 Univ of Florida 8:00, Berklee College of Music 11:25, Gonzaga 1:35
Sep 20 Academy - Check in with Juniors
Sep 20 Loola Univ/Chicago 11:25, Univ. Washington 12:15, Northeastern 12:15
Sep 24 Pitzer 8:00, Boise State 11:25, Univ. Delaware 2:30
Sep 25
Fresh/Soph Parent Night Talk, Wednesday, 6:30 - 7:30, Campo Library
Sep 25 Academy - Supplemental Essays
Sep 25 St. Edward's Univ. 9:25, Drexel Univ. 11:25, Westmont 12:25, Univ. Puget Sound 2:30
Sep 26 Willamette 8:00, American Univ 2:30
Sep 27 Academy - Supplemental Essays
Sep 27 Elon Univ 11:25, Worcester Polytechnic 11:25, Indiana Univ 12:15
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It’s normal to feel a little overwhelmed with academics, extracurricular activities, athletics, and college applications. Attend my academy workshops and we can get it done together!
The deadline for your college applications is around the corner. If you are applying Early Action (EA) or Early Decision (ED), please make sure to check your deadlines. Most will be October 31. Cal State and/or UC must be submitted by November 30. You can send your SAT and/or ACT scores as soon as you have a score to report and know you are applying to a college. DO NOT WAIT to send your scores until your application is submitted. Colleges create a file for you once they receives any official documentation. Students applying to multiple Cal State Universities may use the code 3594 (CSU Mentor, Long Beach) which will send SAT scores to all Cal States for FREE. Collegeboard.com will also send your scores to all UC’s as long as you choose one UC to receive your scores and include your social security number.
Transcripts
Transcripts will not be available to be sent to colleges for at least another week while students settle into classes. Please do not order and pay for transcripts until you have met with your counselor here at Campo. If you are applying early and are concerned about deadlines, email your counselor or come in next week for an appointment slip to discuss.
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Junior year is the year to take standardized tests if you plan on applying to four-year colleges. Although not all four-year colleges require tests, we highly recommend taking either the SAT or ACT to increase your school options.
Be sure to take it with the writing portion (required by UC’s).
Determine which Test
In November, you should be planning to or have taken practice tests for the SAT and ACT. Taking practice tests helps you determine which test you prefer. It does not matter to the colleges which test you take, so choose the one you feel fits you best. See the article under "College Testing Information" below to help you decide which is the best fit for you. I recommend that you always take it with writing. UC's require it and do not
superscore. Every year a student gets an amazing score but without the writing, so the score cannot be submitted to a UC.
Create a Test Plan
Determine how you study best. Are you self-disciplined enough to set time aside each week to study? Would group tutoring be helpful, or would you work best with a private tutor?
Choose Test Dates
Your test preparation plan should coordinate with the test dates you plan to register for. Look at the test date options for the
SAT
or
ACT
and sign up before the registration deadline.
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As sophomores the focus is on building upon freshman year. Explore interests and take the opportunity to visit colleges when they are close by.
Participation
Continue participating in school and community extracurricular activities.
Academics
Do your best at school. Maintain excellent attendance.
Exploration
If you are traveling during the Thanksgiving break, consider visiting a college close to where you might be.
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Freshman year is about acclimating to the new coursework and expectations that come with the transition into high school. Consider joining a club on campus, participate in an extracurricular activity, or volunteer for an organization you are drawn to.
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ACT vs SAT
How to decide which is best
Should I take the ACT or the SAT? How do I know which one is better? Do schools favor one over the other? For juniors, and some sophomores, these questions are likely circulating around in your head. The answer to all is "It really just depends." Let me explain.
Determining which test to take really becomes an individual decision. Since all colleges within the US accept either one, the choice truly becomes yours. The first step in sorting through your personal answer is to take a practice test for both. Although you may have already taken the PSAT, the recommendation is to still take a full length practice SAT. Once you receive scores for both practice tests there may be an obvious choice, however, it's possible it still remains unclear. If you find yourself in that position here are some questions to consider:
- Did you prefer the format of one over the other?
- When looking deeper into the subcategories of the tests, what stands out?
- Which math did you prefer? The ACT has a heavier focus on Geometry, tends to go broader and not as deep and allows calculators on all sections. The SAT has a stronger focus on Algebra and data analysis and only allows calculators on certain sections.
- Does taking the science section help my application because of my field of interest?
- Do the schools I'm considering superscore both tests? Superscoring is taking the highest section score across all test dates to give you the highest possible combined score. Not all colleges superscore both tests, so check their websites.
Here is
more information
on choosing, preparing for and registering for the tests. Once you decide which test is the best fit for you, make sure you take time to prepare. The more practice the more comfortable you will be, resulting in a higher score. Thankfully there are various prep options out there ranging from group settings, to one-on-one, to online self-paced. Here are some resources to consider. with many of the them offering multiple prep options:
Tried and True
,
Compass Prep
, and
PrepScholar
. Also see our newly added Test Prep Opportunities section below for more information related to testing.
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Upcoming Test Prep at Campo
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ACT Boot Campo
Saturday, Sept 28 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sunday, Sept 29 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
The ACT Boot Camp is a high-energy crash course designed to quickly familiarize students with key strategies for success on the ACT. This class is perfect for Sophomores & Juniors looking to get a jump-start on their ACT preparation. Fundraiser for AAUW. Cost $199.
Practice ACT
October 20, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Cost $20. Sign up online but bring a check made payable to Campolindo High School to College/Career Center Room E13, to hold your spot.
SAT Comprehensive Course
Thursday, Sept 12, 19, 26 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Thursday, Oct 3, 10 17, 24, from 4:00 – 6:00 PM
- Online Practice Test
Wednesday, October 30th from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM**
Fundraiser for AAUW Cost $499
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2019-20 SAT Test Dates & Registration Deadlines
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Long Beach State University
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California State University, Long Beach, known nationally as "The Beach," is a hub of diversity, both culturally and intellectually. The 322-acre campus is designed to encourage student involvement and success. Eighty buildings house 63 academic programs and harmonize with master planned architecture, landscape and environmental sculpture for unparalleled access to success.
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Careers for people who are creative
Elka Torpey
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April 2019
If you think creativity is only for artists, think again. People use creativity every day in all kinds of ways, whether posting on social media or developing a mobile app. For some people, creativity is an essential part of their work. “To be creative is the most exciting thing you can do,” says Chris Triola, owner of a textile design studio in Lansing, Michigan. “It’s as necessary to me as eating and breathing.” But making creativity your career typically requires hard work and perseverance. For workers who do it on their own, it also means learning how to market themselves and run a business.
See full article
. Also see information on majoring in art and design, animation, music, or film
here
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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 & Career 101 website
.
Here are just a few highlights.
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Volunteering
Project Peace Day of Service
Volunteers choose a local community site and contribute "sweat equity" - working with their hands, heart and sweat - to meet the sites needs for three hours on a Saturday from 9:00 AM 0 12:00 PM. Next "Day of Service" - October 5 . See more information
here.
Internships
American Red Cross
Internships 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
Squeeze Juice Bar
This new smoothie bar is now open in the Rheem Center. Smoothie makers are urgently needed ! Starting pay is $14.60-$17.00/hour based upon experience. They are located next to CVS in the Rheem Valley Shopping Center. Send your resume to moragasqueeze@gmail.com.
Bonehead’s Texas BBQ
Bonehead's Texas BBQ is in need of people that are motivated, energetic, punctual and friendly, to work as Servers and Cooks. We, also, do off site catering and will need folks to work these events, as well.
SERVER - If you are a student or prospective student who needs to earn cash, we’re looking for a motivated Server to join our team. We operate a BBQ restaurant in downtown Lafayette and we need waitstaff to provide excellent, timely service to our patrons. Our servers work short shifts (typically 5 hours), which allows you to schedule your shifts around school/studying obligations. In return, we ask you to arrive on time, always smile for our customers, and respond to guest inquiries in a timely manner. To excel in this position, you need a high level of customer service skill and a willingness to meet guests’ needs quickly and politely.
listing on Indeed.com
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How to Get the Most out of College
They're privileged, pivotal years. Navigate them with as much care as you did the path that got you there. We overwhelm teenagers with advice about choosing a college. "Go big. Go small. Put prestige above cost." Do the opposite.
See full article
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College & Career 101 Website
We created College and Career 101 as a comprehensive website to help you navigate your years at Campolindo and beyond. 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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