Counseling - Santa Susana High School


	College and Career School Number 053372 Sharon DeMartino (805) 520-6800 Dial 9, Then Ext 1902 sdemartino@simi.k12.ca.us ANNOUNCEMENTS College Handbook Preparing for a Brighter Future College Handbook Financial Aid Night Wednesday, Jan 11, 2011 at 7p.m. in the MPR is Financial Aid Night at SSHS. Seniors who are continuing their education should bring their parents. Do not miss this evening to hear all about the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and Cal Grants. PACT at the Habit Burger Grill has changed. We will no longer have every Wednesday; we now only have the first Wednesday of each month, beginning in October. Students, parents, and teachers please continue to help PACT build our Performing Arts Theater by going to the Habit on the first Wednesday of the Month. SENIORS APPLYING TO ANY CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY: You need your transcript to fill out your college applications. Request a transcript from Mrs. Banks in Counseling and expect it to take a couple of days for her to have it ready for you to return and pick up. College Application Dates UC Colleges 11/1 - 11/30 CSU Colleges 10/1 - 11/30 Moorpark College 3/1 is the first day you can apply for Fall admission. Private and Out of state schools check with individual schools COLLEGE & CAREER INFORMATION A-G Four Year College Requirements Graduation and UC/Cal State Requirements Am I on Track for College? Planning for College. Follow the link for Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Action Plans. The Action Plan is a recommended timeline for students to follow. Action Plans If you are not sure what you want to study in college take a look at the College Majors & Career Profiles. College Majors & Career Profiles Finding a College College Search National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC) See below for more college fair opportunities and information. National College Fair College Fair Checklist Tips for Attending a National College Fair Faring well at a National College Fair Frequently Asked Questions Performing & Visual Arts College Fairs Tips for Performing & Visual Arts Students Applying to College. Helpful information on the application process and essay skills. Applying for College Transcripts If you need a TRANSCRIPT for college applications or for scholarships, you must request them with Mrs. Banks in the Counseling Office. Make sure to get an extra “unofficial” transcript for you to keep and photocopy for scholarships that don’t require an “official” one. Once you ask for it, you must return within three days to pick them up or she will throw them away and you will not be able to get another one for a month. After applying for college all schools want a final, June Transcript. If you need a letter of recommendation from your counselor fill out the Brag Sheet. Letters of recommendation take two working weeks to be completed. Brag Sheet Get AP, PSAT, SAT, and ACT information. PSAT SAT-ACT AP Financial Aid Resources What to expect when financing your college education. Estimated College Costs for '07-'08 Applying for Financial Aid/ FASFA information FASFA Cal Grant information CAL GRANT Links to University Financial Aid 2011 - 2012 College Costs Scholarship Information Come into the CCC to find out more about the scholarship opportunities below. Remember To Check on All Current Scholarships With Mrs. DeMartino in the CCC. Search for Scholarships Scholarships Scholarship Search Database Community Colleges Moorpark Junior College Pierce Junior College California Private Colleges Information Information on admissions, housing, tours, links to UC and Cal. State web pages and more. UC Information UC Eligibility Index Fall 2008 Personal Statement Change UC online application CSU Information Click here to apply online with CSU Mentor CSU Eligibility Index Calculator Early Assessment Program(EAP) See what courses at Santa Susana High School have been UC approved. A-G UC Approved College Resourses California Colleges College.gov Career Resources Search for Summer and Seasonal Jobs Job Search Career reference site ASVAB November 4th from 8:00 am to 11:30 am. Sign up by November 1st in the CCC with Mrs. DeMartino. Juniors and seniors have you thought about what you will do when you finish high school? If you would like to explore which careers may be suitable for you, or if you are considering military service after graduation the ASVAB or Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery is a test that would be helpful to you. You will receive career exploration scores for Verbal Skills, Math Skills, and Science and Technology Skills. The ASVAB will help you identify your different skills and competencies. You will be given a Career Exploration Guide/Workbook that helps students link their interests, aptitudes and personal preferences to occupations. Knowing your interests will help you identify potentially satisfying careers. Your interests and ASVAB scores can be used to explore over 400 civilian and military occupations. The test is given once a year at Santa Susana H.S. You can sign up for the test in the College and Career Center. You are under NO obligation to the military when you take the ASVAB test in your high school. If all you want to do is find your strengths, abilities, interests, and areas where you could improve, that? fine.