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SENIOR BULLETIN

Mrs. Merport College, Career & Financial Aid Advisor August/September 2008

You’re almost finished with high school! Whether you will attend college or a university, join the armed forces or other service organization, or begin a career immediately, the Career Center can help you. Make an appointment to meet with your Counselor or Mrs. Merport if we can help you in any way.

Hillsdale High School College & Career Information Online
■          Choosing a College                  ■          Links to Applications
■          College Admissions                 ■          Scholarship Handbook
■          SAT/ACT Test Registration    ■          Scholarships (updated weekly)
■          Volunteer/Job Opportunities ■          Alternative to Traditional College Programs
■          Emails from Mrs. Merport       ■          Senior Bulletins

All available at www.hillsdalehigh.com Click on Quick Links -- Career Center

COLLEGE REPS ON CAMPUS: Hillsdale will host many college reps during September and October. I will try to schedule them during Advisory, Tutorial and lunch. Watch for postings--this is your chance to hear first-hand information about a campus and meet with a rep. These reps are the ones reading your applications. Not sure about a college---come to the open sessions.

Four-Year College/University Applications

How Can I Obtain Applications? When Are They Due?
UC Applications will be available online October 1st. Complete the application online at www.ucop.edu/pathways UC applications must be submitted online between November 1-30.
CSU Applications will be available online October 1st at www.csumentor.edu . CSU applications must be submitted online and applications at most CSUs are due November 30. Some CSU campuses may extend their date. Check the CSU Mentor page “Application Filing Status Report” in November to see if any deadlines have been extended. Be safe, file by November 30.

Cal Poly SLO Early Decision Option Application Deadline 10/31/08

If Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is your first choice, you may want to apply now for early decision. You must have completed the SAT I or ACT test by October 2008. Acceptance letters will be mailed in December. If accepted, you must attend. Cal Poly’s regular application period is October 1- November 30. SLO only accepts on-line applications. You must declare a major when you apply.

CSU and UC Application Workshops will be scheduled on Thursdays in October at 2:00 p.m. (early dismissal day). Watch for future postings and emails.

Independent (private) schools: Most independent schools post online applications on their web sites. Visit www.californiacolleges.edu for applications, links to and information on CA “independent” colleges & universities. Due dates: Independent school set their own due dates. Most Early Action or Early Decision deadlines are in November. Applying to USC? USC has a 2-part application. Part I is due October 16. Download from www.usc.edu

Applying to Private Schools? Use the Common Application if You Can
Over 250 private U.S. schools accept the Common Application (“CA”). Using the CA can save you hours of recopying. Which schools accept the CA? Check for your schools and download the CA from: www.commonapp.org

CALIFORNIA COLLEGE GUIDE www.cacollegeguide.com gives you information for 2 & 4-year California colleges, i.e. financial aid, crime statistics, residency, preparing for college and comparison link for up to four colleges.

COMMUNITY COLLEGE APPLICATIONS: Applications for CSM, Cañada, and Skyline Colleges for summer or fall 2008 will be available in the Career Center in March. Want to research community colleges and programs now on the Internet? Try this web site: www.CAcollegeGuide.com click on “California Community Colleges”.

FINALIZING YOUR LIST OF COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES

Talks with college & university representatives can help you choose schools for your list. Some schools will visit Hillsdale – as they are scheduled, we will keep you informed through postings and emails. The Career Center has books, college catalogs, and brochures to help you choose schools to apply to. Make an appointment with Mrs. Merport or your Counselor to discuss your choices.

CHOOSING A MAJOR --TIPS

Not sure what major to put on your application? Most entering college freshmen choose “undeclared” or “undecided”. At Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, you must declare a major, and take classes in your major during the freshman year. It can be very difficult to change majors if you don’t like the one you selected.
If you choose a major that is “impacted” (i.e., there are more applicants than the school can accommodate), be sure that your second choice major is not impacted.
Look up the major in the school’s catalog before entering it on your application! What you think the major is, and what it really is, may be quite different!

DISTRICT-WIDE COLLEGE & CAREER FAIR
Over 100 Colleges & Universities!
Tuesday, October 28th, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Hillsdale High School Gymnasiums, Cafeteria, Music Rooms

Financial Aid: Scholarships

New SCHOLARSHIPS are received daily – listen for announcements, check your email, and postings on bulletin boards in the hallways and your English, Economics/American Government classrooms, and on Hillsdale’s website: www.hillsdalehigh.com. Applications are available in the Career Center.
Search over 600,000 scholarships at www.fastweb.com OR www.scholarshipexperts.com OR www.scholarshiphunter.com for FREE scholarship searches.

Scholarship Scam Warning Signs: Beware of scholarships asking for a Fee or promise you a “Money-back guarantee”, or ask you for credit card or bank account verification.
If you have any questions about a scholarship, see Mrs. Merport in the Career Center.

Scholarship Tips:

Be completely honest
Follow instructions
Observe deadline dates
Apply when you meet standards
Proofread carefully
Submit all required documents

UNIVERSITY & COLLEGE OPEN HOUSES: Many schools invite families to visit campuses on special days or host receptions in the Bay Area. Students should check emails and bulletin board postings weekly for new events and for information on locations. If a school that interests you is not listed, check its web site, call the school, or ask Mrs. Merport.

HAVE A GREAT YEAR!!!!!!!




	SENIOR BULLETIN Mrs. Merport College, Career & Financial Aid Advisor August/September 2008 You’re almost finished with high school! Whether you will attend college or a university, join the armed forces or other service organization, or begin a career immediately, the Career Center can help you. Make an appointment to meet with your Counselor or Mrs. Merport if we can help you in any way. *Hillsdale High School College & Career Information Online* *■ Choosing a College ■ Links to Applications* *■ College Admissions ■ Scholarship Handbook* *■ SAT/ACT Test Registration ■ Scholarships (updated weekly)* *■ Volunteer/Job Opportunities ■ Alternative to Traditional College Programs* *■ Emails from Mrs. Merport ■ Senior Bulletins* *All available at www.hillsdalehigh.com Click on Quick Links -- Career Center* *COLLEGE REPS ON CAMPUS: Hillsdale will host many college reps during September and October. I will try to schedule them during Advisory, Tutorial and lunch. Watch for postings--this is your chance to hear first-hand information about a campus and meet with a rep. These reps are the ones reading your applications. Not sure about a college---come to the open sessions. Four-Year College/University Applications* How Can I Obtain Applications? When Are They Due? UC Applications will be available online October 1st. Complete the application online at www.ucop.edu/pathways UC applications must be submitted online between November 1-30. CSU Applications will be available online October 1st at www.csumentor.edu . CSU applications must be submitted online and applications at most CSUs are due November 30. Some CSU campuses may extend their date. Check the CSU Mentor page “Application Filing Status Report” in November to see if any deadlines have been extended. Be safe, file by November 30. Cal Poly SLO Early Decision Option Application Deadline 10/31/08 If Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is your first choice, you may want to apply now for early decision. You must have completed the SAT I or ACT test by October 2008. Acceptance letters will be mailed in December. If accepted, you must attend. Cal Poly’s regular application period is October 1- November 30. SLO only accepts on-line applications. You must declare a major when you apply. CSU and UC Application Workshops will be scheduled on Thursdays in October at 2:00 p.m. (early dismissal day). Watch for future postings and emails. Independent (private) schools: Most independent schools post online applications on their web sites. Visit www.californiacolleges.edu for applications, links to and information on CA “independent” colleges & universities. *Due dates: Independent school set their own due dates. Most Early Action or Early Decision deadlines are in November. Applying to USC? USC has a 2-part application. Part I is due October 16. Download from www.usc.edu Applying to Private Schools? Use the Common Application if You Can Over 250 private U.S. schools accept the Common Application (“CA”). Using the CA can save you hours of recopying. Which schools accept the CA? Check for your schools and download the CA from: www.commonapp.org CALIFORNIA COLLEGE GUIDE* www.cacollegeguide.com gives you information for 2 & 4-year California colleges, i.e. financial aid, crime statistics, residency, preparing for college and comparison link for up to four colleges. COMMUNITY COLLEGE APPLICATIONS: Applications for CSM, Cañada, and Skyline Colleges for summer or fall 2008 will be available in the Career Center in March. Want to research community colleges and programs now on the Internet? Try this web site: www.CAcollegeGuide.com click on “California Community Colleges”. FINALIZING YOUR LIST OF COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES Talks with college & university representatives can help you choose schools for your list. Some schools will visit Hillsdale – as they are scheduled, we will keep you informed through postings and emails. The Career Center has books, college catalogs, and brochures to help you choose schools to apply to. Make an appointment with Mrs. Merport or your Counselor to discuss your choices. CHOOSING A MAJOR --TIPS Not sure what major to put on your application? Most entering college freshmen choose “undeclared” or “undecided”. At Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, you must declare a major, and take classes in your major during the freshman year. It can be very difficult to change majors if you don’t like the one you selected. If you choose a major that is “impacted” (i.e., there are more applicants than the school can accommodate), be sure that your second choice major is not impacted. Look up the major in the school’s catalog before entering it on your application! What you think the major is, and what it really is, may be quite different! DISTRICT-WIDE COLLEGE & CAREER FAIR Over 100 Colleges & Universities! Tuesday, October 28th, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Hillsdale High School Gymnasiums, Cafeteria, Music Rooms Financial Aid: Scholarships New SCHOLARSHIPS are received daily – listen for announcements, check your email, and postings on bulletin boards in the hallways and your English, Economics/American Government classrooms, and on Hillsdale’s website: www.hillsdalehigh.com. Applications are available in the Career Center. Search over 600,000 scholarships at www.fastweb.com OR www.scholarshipexperts.com OR www.scholarshiphunter.com for FREE scholarship searches. Scholarship Scam Warning Signs: Beware of scholarships asking for a Fee or promise you a “Money-back guarantee”, or ask you for credit card or bank account verification. If you have any questions about a scholarship, see Mrs. Merport in the Career Center. Scholarship Tips: Be completely honest Follow instructions Observe deadline dates Apply when you meet standards Proofread carefully Submit all required documents *UNIVERSITY & COLLEGE OPEN HOUSES: Many schools invite families to visit campuses on special days or host receptions in the Bay Area. Students should check emails and bulletin board postings weekly for new events and for information on locations.* If a school that interests you is not listed, check its web site, call the school, or ask Mrs. Merport. *HAVE A GREAT YEAR!!!!!!!*