01/09/2009
College Testing Information General Scholarships College Specific Scholarships
College Visits and Previews General Information College Representative Visits
Subject tests include Language Tests with Listening
For registration information: Log onto www.collegeboard.com
La
2008-2009 ACT
Register online at www.actstudent.org
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Test Date |
Registration Deadline |
(Late
Fee Required) |
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February 7, 2009** |
January 6, 2009 |
January 7 – 16, 2009 |
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April 4, 2009 |
February 27, 2009 |
February 28 – March 13, 2009 |
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June 13, 2009 |
May 8, 2009 |
May 9 – 22, 2009 |
Starting 2005, you will have the choice of either two test options - the ACT Assessment or the ACT Assessment Plus Writing, which includes a 30 minute writing test. Not all colleges and Universities require a writing test. Check with the colleges you are considering or go to www.actstudent.org for a list of institutions that require or recommend the writing test.
Check the handout rack in the
Free
SAT Preparation:
Preparing for
college is just one of the many challenges at LCC. We've added a new
service to help our students do just that! Each student has been provided
access to www.satmethod.com, an
online SAT preparation course. Each student has his or her own account
and the course will keep track of all the work he or she has completed.
This program would normally cost hundreds of dollars to your family. La
Reiss
Sat Seminars:
Exceptional
preparation at a cost to fit all budgets. 100 point increase guaranteed
or you retake the seminar for FREE. Basic seminar only $99.00!
Individualized programs are available, even in your own home. Call
to register: 619-498-1080 or e-mail http://www.reissat.com
The
Tutoring Club: For the past 22 years, Tutoring Club has perfected reading, writing, math, and SAT-Prep programs that have helped students make academic progress. They offer a small tutor-to-student ratio. In Encinitas, their phone number is (760) 942-9114.
Essay
Prep: Is an online service
that allows students to practice for the SAT II Writing Test and AP Exams in
SAT Preparation: For a special introductory price, try the most effective,
efficient and affordable SAT, PSAT, or ACT test prep course. Go into www.bridges.com
or call 1-800-281-1168.
Personalized
SAT & ACT Preparation: Peterson’s online courses deliver
instruction that is customized to the needs of each individual student.
To learn more about Peterson’s online courses contact 877-TEST-PREP.
Bobrow Test Preparation Services: Is offering the new SAT/PSAT preparation workshops. These workshops are being taught by credentialed teachers who specialize in the field of test preparation. For more information log onto our website at www.bobrowtest.com or call 800-426-2769.
SAT
and ACT Test Prep.: The University of
Visit our website at www.uccp.org
The Subject A Exam Booklet, An Information Booklet for the University Wide Subject A Examination, is now available online at www.ucop.edu/sas/sub-a/. The booklet explains the examination process and includes previous examinations that can be downloaded and used
by students to strengthen their skills in reading comprehension and writing proficiency.
The
Ivy Bound: Raise your SAT/ACT test scores. Let Ivy Bound’s experts help you! You should expect a 100 to 300 point score increase. Log onto: www.ivybound.net, for more information.
Kaplan: Sign up today for SAT Quiz Bank and customize your own quizzes for personalized prep; reduce your anxiety on timed tests with over 1,000 questions and track your improvement with instant analysis. Sign up for your free SAT Quiz Bank today at kaptest.com/satquizbank.
Power Score Ultimate SAT Preparation: Visit us online at www.powerscore.com or call us at 1-800-545-1750
College
Board CSS/Financial Aid Profile Student Guide is available in the counseling office.
Complete your personalized 2009-10 Profile Application at www.colleboard.com beginning October 1,
2008.
LCC Financial Aid Night: January 15th,
2009 6:30pm – 8:00pm in the San Dieguito Library.
Federal Student Aid (FASFA): The U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student
Aid provides over $80 billion annually in financial assistance for
college. To receive federal student aid,
students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Students are encouraged to apply as soon as
possible after January 1. Apply online
at www.fasfa.ed.gov. Stop by
the counseling center for a paper copy of the FASFA form.
~Day/Evening Presentations for Parents & Students~
The
RSVP by January 7 617-333-2916 Eparrell0705@curry.edu
Please visit www.hollywoodroosevelt.com for
directions.
Today's Military: Today's Military offers more than 4,100 career opportunities - plus the skills needed to ensure a successful future. www.TODAYSMILITARY.COM
College Visits: Come explore your future. Reserve your future today at www.collegevisitsinc.com.
Vanderbilt Road Show: To Register, and for details including times and locations, visit www.vanderbilt.edu/roadshow
House of Poland, Inc Balboa Park –
Scholarship Essay Contest for
The House of Poland, Inc. in
Italian Catholic Federation:
offers $400.00
Scholarships to Roman Catholic Graduating Seniors of Italians Descent. For more information call the “Italian
Catholic Federation” office at 1-888-423-1924.
Visit web site at www.icf.org. Application deadline: March 15, 2009. Stop by the counseling office for an
application and guidelines..
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards: April 17-19 in Idlyllwild. For more information, please visit www.rylaconference.com.
Southern California Mothers of Twins Clubs,
Inc.: Applicants must be of Multiple Birth
students. Applications must be postmarked
by February 2, 2009. Stop by the
counseling office for application and guidelines.
The
Voice of
The BIOCOM Scholarship in memory of James
McGraw at The
Port with No Borders: provide scholarships to students interested
in college study programs leading to port-related careers.
The
The Apprenticeship Program: is a (4) year apprenticeship program approved
by the state of
Asian Pacific Islanders Scholarship
Program: Application deadline is February 2,
2009.Download and electronic copy of the application from http:www.apca-att.org.
FIDM Debut 2009 Runway Show: Friday February 2, 2009. Please go to fidm.edu/rsvp to make your reservation.
34th Annual March of Dimes Salk
Symposium: March 11, 2009 8:00am – 2:30pm
Topics include Autism, Genetics, Premature Birth,
Prenatal Exposures to Drugs & Alcohol, Youth Panel: Living with Birth
Defects. Registration forms will be
available beginning January 12, 2009 at www.marchofdimes.com/ca. For more information call 858-576-1211.
2009 Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards: Post Mark Date March 6th
2009. Please visit www.HispanicHeritage.org. The
Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards offers educational grants of $3000, $2000 and
$1,000 in several categories to qualified Hispanic/Latino high school seniors.
Leucadia
Water District: The California Special District Association
will award a minimum of five $1000 scholarships. Students eligible for these scholarships must
live in or attend a high school served by any special district. Please return completed CSDA applications,
essays and other required information to Leucadia
Wastewater District no later than 5:00pm, Friday March 13th,
2009. Stop by the counseling center to
pick up guidelines and application.
**REMEMBER to check the scholarships bin in
the
Please
be aware that there are companies/organizations that promise scholarships and
financial aid packages in exchange for an advance fee and a “money back
guarantee”. The Federal Trade Commission web site provides tips for avoiding
scholarship scams.
www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/edcams/scholarship/
New Web sites for Scholarships: www.scholarship.com and www.xap.com.
Remember to check the San Diego County Office of Education Website for new scholarships: www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/scholarships
SENIORS: Free scholarship search: www.gocollege.com & www.scholarshipcoach.com
.
New Scholarship Website: www.hispanicfund.org
There are many SCHOLARSHIPS available.
Please contact counselor, LISA LEVARIO,
for more information. You can also check the Scholarship bin in the
Scholarships.com: Is where you can take advantage of a wealth of financial aid information and conduct a free scholarship search. Our expansive database is ever-growing, updated regularly and available online to scholarship providers, giving them the ability to post and update their awards frequently, making every visit to www.scholarship.com a wealth of new opportunities.
College Review.com: Win up to $20,000 in College Scholarships.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Choir
The Point Loma Credit Union: Offers three scholarships
in the amount of $2500. Determination
will be based on academic performance, extra-curricular activities, and an
essay submitted with the application.
Applications are available in the college center or can be downloaded
from www.picu.com PLCU scholarships are available only to
members of the credit union. You may
join in order to apply for this scholarship.
Application dates are from Jan. 15, 2009 to March 31, 2009. Winner will be announced by June 1,
2009.
For questions call 858-268-7201.
Maega Scholarships: The Mexican American Educational Guidance
Association is a local, non-profit, all volunteer organization dedicated to
helping Mexican Americans and other Latinos attain education beyond high
school. There are four
requirements:
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Students must be of Mexican or
other Latino heritage
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Students might not be able to
attend college due to financial need
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Students must have a 2.0 or higher
GPA
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Students plan to attend college
as a full-time student. (Enrolled in 12
or more units)
Applications are due by Jan. 15th
2009. For more information contact: Dr. Fran Fenical.
Delta Theta Chi Sorority: Offers
scholarships to student’s who have a high scholastic average and have evidence
of financial need, are planning to enroll in an accredited college, and who
have completed an application form with attachments. Applications are due by February 1, 2009 and
winners will be notified by May 2009.
Obtain an application by contacting jaynelmoore@sbcglobal.net or
calling (760) 436-5600 or stopping by the counseling office. There are two scholarships for $3500. and $1800.
The Art Institute: Offers
a wide variety of scholarships and competitions. Log on to www.artinstitutes.edu or stop by the
The
The Grand Lodge of
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Navy ROTC Scholarships: NROTC is a four year scholarship with an average payout of $180,000. It covers 100% tuition, books and lab fees. There are over 150 major colleges and universities that accept this scholarship. After graduation, the student is commissioned as a Naval Officer. There is also a Nursing Program available to students with commissioning as an Officer in the Navy Nurse Corps. You may apply by contacting: https://www.nrotc.navy.mil
Gates Millennium Scholars: The Gates Millennium Scholars Program has opened the on-line scholarship application for the 2009 selection process. Scholarship applications must be submitted online by January 12, 2009 at 11:59 pm. This scholarship is for outstanding students who have a significant financial need and demonstrated leadership skills for the Gates Millennium Scholars Initiative. Stop by the counseling office for a nomination packet.
Brian Graves Memorial Bass Tournament and Scholarship: This scholarship will be awarded to an individual who plans to pursue an education in Marine Biology at a four year college. Applications are due by April 1, 2009. Stop by the counseling office for an application and guidelines..
Athleticaid.com: There is a free website which has links designed to be useful to all students and also educators. In addition to sports scholarship information, there are pages devoted to sports medicine and computing on a budget. Log onto http://www.athleticaid.com
SchoolsintheUSA.com: Is the most comprehensive online resource available,
allowing students to explore career paths and find the right college for them. Log on to Info@schoolsintheusa.com.
College
Hound:
ANYCOLLEGE.COM: Is one of the most widely used college search resources on the Internet today. Please feel free to browse through our secure, fast, and comprehensive website. Our database contains more than 5500 institutions of higher education. AnyCollege.com also offers scholarships that are given away randomly to college bound students regardless of GPA or test scores. To enter, students simply need to go to www.anycollege.com and click on the “Win a Scholarship” button that is located on the home page. After filing out a short application form, students can click on the “Submit Form” button, and they are automatically registered! $2,000 scholarships are given away on a quarterly basis!
CollegeView.com New & Improved Search. Check It Out!
New
Financial Aid Estimator-FAFSA4caster-now available: a new Web tool designed
to assist high school juniors and their families plan education beyond high
school. Students and families interested in assessing their eligibility
for federal student aid can access FAFSA4caster by visiting www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov.
If you have any questions about FAFSFA4caster, contact the
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Abbott and Fenner
Scholarship: are
pleases to announce that the scholarship program will be continued for
2009. Our winners from the past two
years are posted on our scholarship website.
Please visit our website at http://www.abbattandfenner.com/schoarships.htm
to learn more about this opportunity.
U.S.Bank
Internet Scholarship Program: Apply
online at usbank.com/studentbanking..
McKelvey
Foundation Scholarships for young Entrepreneurs: $40,000 in Scholarships to all high seniors who have
demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit by owning and operating their own business
while in high school. Complete our
online application by January 25, 2009. www.mckelveyfoundation.org.
Art Can Make A Difference Scholarship: Artists throughout history have worked for social change and
social justice. People such as Diego
Rivera, Sabato Rodia,
Shepard Fairey and Judy Baca have created art to
influence public opinion and challenge the status quo. How can you make social change as an
artist? Tell us how and you’ll be
entered to win the Art Can Make a Difference Scholarship. This $250.00 scholarship will be paid
directly to the College (two or four-year) of your choice. Deadline: February 3, 2009. Please drop off application at: LCC
Foundation Office.
Associated Builders & Contractors
(ABC): Offers
apprenticeship
training opportunities in five valuable skilled trades including Electrical, Electronic
Systems Technician, Plumbing, Pipefitting and Sheet Metal. The program combines (paid) work experience
with formal classroom instruction of two nights a week. The programs last from 3 – 4 years and
include pay raises and family medical benefits.
You must be 18 years or older, complete an application and pass the
written test, followed by an interview and drug test. Call (858) 513-4700 for more info or visit a
training video at www.abcsd.org
National Commission for Cooperative
Education: Is offering scholarships to students who are
applying to a certain group of ten (10) NCCE Partner Colleges and
Universities. The awards will be two
hundred (200) merit co-op
scholarships of $6000 each. Each student
must have a GPA of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale. The deadline for an application is February
15, 2009 and early application is strongly recommended. If you have further questions regarding these
scholarships, please call 617-373-3406 or f.schettino@new.edu. To get an application, visit www.co-op.edu may also complete the
application on-line or pick one up in the college center.
Safe Jobs for Youth Month 2009 Poster
Contest: Design a poster
highlighting job safety and health for teens and you could win a cash
prize. Your poster may be in any media
(pen & ink, collage, paint, print, photography, etc.). Visit our website for details, entry forms,
helpful tips, and previous winners.
Visit www.youngworkers.org. ,
or phone us at (510) 643-8902 and we will send you what you need. Deadline is January 16, 2009.
Spring 2009 Young Scholar Program: This Spring, Cal State Dominguez Hills Young Scholars Program will
offer high school seniors with a B average or better an opportunity to earn up
to 9 units of college credit by enrolling in one, two or three distance
learning courses broadcast on cable television and the Internet for $3.50.
SOC 101 Individual in Society (3)
The 100 Introduction to Television, Film and
Theatre (3)
MUS 101 Introducing Music (3)
If you are interested in learning more about these
classes, call Joycelyn Jones ED. D. at 310-
243-2288. Check out the college center
for information and application.
The North County Italian Association offers a
$500.00 scholarship to senior High School Students of Italian Heritage.
Completed scholarship application forms are to be returned to the Scholarship
Committee no later than 5:00pm, March 15, 2008. Questions regarding the
scholarship, please contact nciascholarship@yahoo.com
or Sandra Comouche at 760 734-6841. Stop by the
counseling department for guidelines and application.
The International Culinary Schools at the Art Institute: Best Teen Chef. It all boils down to passion. For official rules, visit: ArtInstitute.edu/BTC. In Partnership with Food Network
National Association of Women in
Construction: Completed applications
must be postmarked by March 6, 2009. The following scholarships are being
offered $1000.00 to a male or female
student pursuing any college degree who has a parent employed in the
RB Chorale: Candidates
must have their application forms filled out post-marked and mailed by March
10, 2009. Stop by the counseling office
for information and application form.
Should you have any questions please call 858-748-1273 or 858-442-7740. Application forms are also available on RB Chorale Web
Site, www.rbchorale.org.
Bertelsen
Scholarship: This scholarship is open to graduating Roman
Catholic high school seniors who are residents of
San
Dieguito Water District: The San Diego Chapter of the California
Districts Association (CSDA) will award a minimum of five (5) $1000
Scholarships to graduating San Diego County High School Seniors in 2008. Local Special Districts will each select a
finalist to complete for the regional scholarships as well as prizes such as
gas cards. Winners will be chosen based
on the quality of essays prepared by the applicants, as well as academic and
service qualifications. Applications
will not be accepted if all criteria are not met including correct format. Applicants must submit the following
documents by March 13, 2009. Stop by the
counseling office for complete guidelines and application.
Best Buy Scholarship Program: Apply Dec. 28, 2008 – Feb. 15, 2008. Visit our website to apply on-line at www.bestbuy.com/scholarships or www.at15.com.
Bank of
Many schools have scholarships within their individual departments.
If you don’t see one listed here check the school web site or see your counselor.
Baylor University & Air Force ROTC High
School Scholarships: Offers scholarships to help with the tuition at
Baylor University and to help fulfill a dream of becoming a doctor, dentist,
scientist, etc. You must be a
Saint Mary’s College of CA offers $22,000 in
academic scholarships for entering freshmen.
These are merit based and are renewable.
The school application must be completed by Feb. 1st
2009. For more information call
1-800-800-4SMC or visit smcadmit@stmarys-ca.edu
Skidmore
College: Filene Music Scholarships $10,000 per year
available to talented music students interested in majoring in any academic
area; awarded through a performance competition open to high school
seniors. Stop by the counseling center for application, guidelines and
rules. Visit our website at www.skidmore.edu/filenescholarship.
University
Southern
Skidmore College/Porter Presidential
Scholarships in Mathematics and Science annually awards up to five $40,000 Porter
Presidential Scholarships in Mathematics and Science ($10,000 per year) to
students who demonstrate exceptional promise for study in these areas. The application deadline is January 15, 2009.
Applicants who wish to be considered for the Porter Scholarships must respond
to the science/mathematics essay question on the Skidmore Supplement to the
Common Application, available on Skidmore’s Admission Web site at http://cms.skidmore.edu/science.
UCLA Alumni Association Merit-Based
Scholarships: To apply, visit
UCLAlumni.net/Apply Scholarships. For
questions, call 310-825-0947.