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Getting Ready for Senior Year

Getting Ready for Senior Year. LAHS Career Center Hours: 7:30 to 3:30. College Info Nights. College Night for Seniors Wednesday, Sept 17 at 7:00 p.m. in PAC. UC Application/Essay Night Tuesday, October 7 at 7:00 p.m. in PAC. Financial Aid Night Wednesday, January 7 at 7:00 p.m. in PAC.

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Getting Ready for Senior Year

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  1. Getting Ready for Senior Year LAHS Career Center Hours: 7:30 to 3:30

  2. College Info Nights • College Night for Seniors • Wednesday, Sept 17 at 7:00 p.m. in PAC • UC Application/Essay Night • Tuesday, October 7 at 7:00 p.m. in PAC • Financial Aid Night • Wednesday, January 7 at 7:00 p.m. in PAC

  3. College Visits • Local, state and out-of-state colleges • Mid September thru December • Take a closer look and ask specific questions • Sign up in the Career Center or at • www.losal.org – select Academics, then Career Center, then Career Center Weekly

  4. College Fairs/Preview Days • Local, state and out-of-state colleges • Mid September thru December • Take a closer look and ask specific questions • Posted in the Career Center or at • www.losal.org – select Academics, then Career Center, then Career Center Weekly

  5. College Resource Room • College Catalogs • Peterson’s Reference Books • SAT/ACT Prep Books • Scholarship Resources • Career Information Resources may be checked out overnight

  6. SAT/ACT Testing • Register for SAT at www.collegeboard.com Oct 4 – at Los Al Nov 1 – at Los Al Dec 6 – at Los Al • Register for ACT at www.actstudent.org Oct 25 Dec 13 – at Los Al Check LATE REGISTRATION Deadlines NOW

  7. Admission Deadlines University of California November 1 thru November 30 Cal State Universities October 1 thru November 30

  8. Letters of Recommendation • Request early • Include resume • Fill out BRAG sheet

  9. Scholarships • Posted in the Career Center • Available online at www.losal.org Select Academics, click on Career Center, and Career Center Weekly • Scholarships have specific deadlines • DO NOT delay • www.fastweb.com

  10. Financial Aid • Cal Grant Form – turn in NOW • www.fafsa.ed.gov • Complete income tax returns early • Submit from January 1 thru March 2

  11. Community Colleges • Placement Tests • At Los Al High • Early Registration

  12. Community Colleges • Campus Tours • Counselor Chats

  13. ASVAB Test • Thursday, October 2 • from 8:00 to 12:00 • Assessment of interests • and aptitudes • Helpful in selecting • a college major and career

  14. ROP Classes • Get skills to pay for college • Get extra credits • Try out a career • www.nocrop.us

  15. Certification Programs Check out programs available at Community Colleges that lead to specific careers and job placement.

  16. Pathway Cords • Due April 15 • All forms available at www.losal.org Click on Academics, Career Center, Pathways • Get job shadowing and • community service • completed early

  17. Mentor Breakfast • Wednesday, November 19, 2008 • The Grand in Long Beach • 7:45 to 11:00 a.m. • Transportation Provided • Get your Confirmation Early ! ! !

  18. Work Permits • All permits expire on September 15 • Get application for renewal • The Permit states the hours and times that it is legal to work • Assures that employer has workers compensation insurance

  19. Resume • Template available at www.losal.org • Click on Academics, Career Center, Resume

  20. Graduation • Thursday, June 18, 2008 • Wear Color and Get Recognition • See you there . . .

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