SJHHS Guidance Office Update – November 18, 2010
UC and CSU College Application Deadline – Students applying for admission to the California State University (CSU) and University of California (UC) for fall 2011 must complete their applications by the application deadline NOVEMBER 30, 2010. The window to submit applications online will close at midnight on November 30th; after that time no applications will be accepted. To find the online links to both CSU and UC please visit the SJHHS website at http://sjhhs.schoolloop.com/csu/uc
Private/Independent Universities- Application deadlines for most private and independent universities will vary by institution. Please be sure to check with your child to be sure they are on track. Requests for letters of recommendation and secondary school reports should have already been given to your child’s Academic Advisor for completion.
Financial Aid for College – Need help understanding the process for applying for financial aid for college? Pick up your FREE copy “Fund Your Future,” a publication from the California Student Aid Commission and EdFund, in the Guidance Office. This free workbook and brochure is focused on helping students and their parent’s prepare for college and apply for financial aid. Major financial aid programs at-a-glance and the basic steps checklist help maximize financial aid options to access higher education. A link to this publication can also be found our SJHHS School Website at http://sjhhs.schoolloop.com/collegefinancialaid .
Some key points to know:
FAFSA – The first step in the financial aid process for students is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The information that students provide on the FAFSA is used to determine their eligibility for most financial aid. Students and parents can submit their FAFSA online starting January 1, 2011. To apply for aid, students must use FAFSA on the Web at www.fafsa.ed.gov
FAFSA Pin Codes – Students and parents are encouraged to obtain a Personal Identification Number (PIN) to use when submitting the FAFSA and accessing their information from the United States Department of Education. The PIN allows student and parents to sign the FAFSA electronically. Even though a PIN can be obtained when the FAFSA is filed, obtaining the PIN before FAFSA submission allows any problems associated with that process to be solved before the application deadline crunch time later on. The student and parent PIN can be obtained on-line at www.pin.ed.gov
CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE® The fast, easy, convenient secure way to apply for financial aid. The CSS Financial Aid Profile is a national, not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity. Many of the member colleges, universities, graduate and professional schools, and scholarship programs use the information collected on PROFILE to help them award nonfederal student aid funds. For more information regarding the CSS profile please visit https://profileonline.collegeboard.com
Cal Grants – There are three kinds of CAL Grants: Cal Grant A; Cal Grant B; and Cal Grant C. Cal Grants can be used at any UC, CSU, California Community College, almost all independent colleges, and many career and technical schools in California. To be eligible for a Cal Grant you must submit a FAFSA and a CAL Grant GPA verification form by the Cal Grant deadline of March 2, 2011. To find out more about the Cal Grant program, and to download a Cal Grant GPA Verification Form please visit www.calgrants.org
Freshmen, Sophomore and Junior College Bound Students – Don’t Miss this Opportunity!
San Juan Hills High School and Capistrano Unified are proud to partner with Revolution Prep to offer mock/practice SAT and ACT exams at the comfort of your own school! Taking practice exams allows student to experience the SAT or ACT in one sitting, thereby allowing them to discover which test is best suited to their skills.
Experience a simulated testing environment
Preview what the real tests will be like
Estimate your actual score without affecting your college record
Determine which test (SAT or ACT) you may perform better on
Save time and money by streamlining your testing plans
Students will receive an on-line score report through Revolution Prep with a detailed performance analysis, including personalized feedback on the essay. You will also have the option to schedule a one-on-one report consultation.
Date: Saturday, January 22, 2011
Location: San Juan Hills High School
Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 p.m.; Check-in by 8:45 a.m.
Cost: $25.00 (proceeds to benefit the SJHHS AVID program and Guidance Department)
How to Register: Contact Revolution Prep DIRECTLY as follows:
By Phone at 1-877-738-7737
Online at www.revolutionprep.com
What to Bring to the Exam:
Student I.D.
Confirmation email from Revolution Prep
Several #2 sharpened pencils
Calculator
Parents are invited to join their students at the RESULTS PRESENTATION, where you will learn how to interpret your Revolution Prep score report, and receive general information on standardized testing and options for preparation.
The Results Presentation will be held on Wednesday, February 8, 2011, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the SJHHS Theatre Conference Room. (You will need to print your score report from the Revolution Prep website and bring it to the Results Presentation).
