Western Undergraduate Exchange Program Are you looking to attend college in a different state? The Western Undergraduate Exchange Program allows students to attend an out-of-state college but at lower costs. For more information you can go to: www.wue.wiche.edu or google Western Undergraduate Exchange Program. Simi Valley Unifed School District's College Fair SVUSD are having a college fair on Monday, October 11, 2010 at Royal High School. It is scheduled from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Talk to college representatives about the colleges you are interested in.
College Preview Days/Open House Check out the dates posted for different colleges that will have a Open House in the General Information section of this web-page.
The Common Application The Common Application is now available for over 400 colleges and universities. If you are interested in applying to a college or university that uses the Common Application, you can go to: www.commonapp.org. The website does have a list of the colleges/universities that accept the Common Application. Be advised that there may be different deadlines for each campus, so be sure to check the college's website for their application deadline.SENIORS & PARENTS - APPLY FOR FAFSA PIN# All seniors and their parents need to apply for their FAFSA PIN Number before they can complete their FAFSA form on-line. FAFSA forms can be submitted starting Jan. 1, 2011. The web-site is: www.pin.ed.gov.
College Board SAT Scores Results The CollegeBoard SAT Program is no longer mailing paper score reports to students who register online unless they request it. Students who register by paper will still get paper reports mailed. They have also added a feature online to allow easy printing of a full report from the Online Score Report.
Put your Best Face(book) Forward Most colleges/universities and employers do not routinely check students' Facebook pages during the application review period but if they become aware of some specific concern, they reserve the right to do so. It's always wise to stay on the safe side and THINK before you post! It is also a way to let colleges and/or potential employees see the good things you do. Post any community service and extra curricular activities as you do them.
How to Become a Carpenter Apprentice The Carpenter Apprentice Program is a 4 yr. apprenticeship where you will receive on the job training and related supplemental instruction. Upon completion of the minimum requirements of the program the person is promoted to the classification of a Journeyman with a trade certificate. If you are interested in this program then come to the CC Center for more information.
UC Financial Aid Estimators The UC campuses have developed interactive, online financial aid estimators that allow high school students and their families to get an idea of the types and amounts of financial aid available to them, based on their own financial circumstances. The program can be found at: www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/payingPrograms Available to Students & Parents Moorpark High School has three programs for students and parents to help them research colleges, careers and financial aid.
The first program is called "Choices Planner" and students must come to the CC Center to create a portfolio and then they can work from home. It will allow you to do College Searches, Majors, Financial Aid Searchs, Career Interest Test and much more. It is located in the "Helpful Web Sites" section of this web-page.
The second program is called "Get in 2 College" and it is a College Admissions Handbook. It has everything you need to know about getting into a college and there are also pdf files that you can download and print out. It is located in the "General Information" section of this web-page.
The third program is called "Student Edge" and this program will help you find College Matches, Search for Scholarships, prepare for SAT, ACT, PSAT, SAT Subject Tests and AP Tests, and Explore Careers. To register you can go to: www.mystudentedge.com and enter the access code of FKJGDDNZ.
Another program is called "March2Success". This is a FREE online program to get a customize study program for your SAT/ACT, State Tests and the ASVAB. To register you can go to: www.March2Success.com Tutor List Available Do you need help with your classwork? The College Career Center has tutor lists available if needed. We have a Teacher & Outside tutor list and we have a Student tutor list. If you would like a copy please e-mail me at: www.nlamberson@mrpk.org and I would be happy to forward it to you.
SAT code for CSU Mentor is 3594 This is the code (3594) for ALL CSU Schools. If you put this code down as one of your college choices then your SAT scores will go out to all California State Universities. It will show up as CSU Mentor.
Cheapest textbooks available SchoolSoup.com has developed a new search tool that will help students find the cheapest textbooks available -either new or used. Go to: www.schoolsoup.com/bookstore and click on the bookstore tab. Student Discounted Airfares If you are looking to visit a college there is a web-site that can help. You can go to: studentuniverse.com and get discounted airfares. If you are interested in Southwest Airlines, you will have to go to Southwest's website to compare their prices.
Apprenticship and Training Program for Fire/Life Safety Technician or Protective Signal Installer This is a state-approved apprentice training program which provides 3 years of on-the-job training and 600 hours of related Supplemental Instruction in a classroom setting. For more information you can go to: www.WBFAA.net.
Professional Forest Harvester Program This program is a one year program including 9 months of classes on campus with labs in the forest, followed by an 8 week internship. It provides specialized training on the new equipment to meet the changing face of modern timber harvesting practices. For more information you can go to: www.vcc.edu or call 1-800-657-3608.
Apprentice Programs Available Are you interested in becoming an apprentice in the following fields: Carpenter, Cabinet and Store Fixture, Millwright, Pile Drive, Floor Worker, Drywall, Acoustical, or Insulator and Weatherstripping Installer. We have new information in the CC Center for anyone interested in these fields.
Warning: Financial Aid information to Avoid collegeconsultantgroup.com is a site that you need to avoid! They are charging $1350.00 for information that is FREE to you and they are giving out false information. Please don't fall for this scam! If you get information that you are not sure about please contact me and I will let you know if possible if they are helpful or not! VOS Quick Reference for Youth www.venturacountyjcc.org
This FREE web-site will help students with Career Services, Job Seeker Services, Education Services, Labor Market Services, Community Services, Financial Services, Youth and Senior Services. It will also help students to look for a job, background wizard, create a resume & create a cover letter. Free SAT practice-tailored to fit you! This is a FREE program!
Sign up today for SAT QuizBank from Kaplan and you will get to: customize your own quizzes for personalized prep, reduce your anxiety on timed tests with over 1,000 questions, track your improvement with instant analysis. To sign up you go to: kaptest.com/satquizbank or call 1-800-KAP-TEST Dollars For Scholars Full and Partial Eureka Scholarships available for Every SAT test date. Over $100,000 in scholarships have been awarded to students who are high academic achievers and have a thirst for knowledge, but cannot afford to pay list price for a Eureka SAT course. Applications are due 4 months prior to the exam date. For more information & applications go to: www.EurekaReview.com/Scholarship_app.pdfGOGIRLGO! Ambassador Educational Program This is a leadership and community involvement program for high school girls to develop leadership skills and provide tools for teens to serve as community leaders in getting girls involved in sports and physical activity. Find out more about the program at www.GoGirlGo.com |
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College preview information listed in date order. This is the 2010-2011 SAVE the DATES of all of the events set up by the College Career Center and Counseling dept. This is the NEW 2012 UC Admission Requirements information posted by the University of California This 4 yr. plan form is for the student to fill in and plan their courses while they are at Moorpark High. This is a powerpoint presentation that is presented to all 9th graders so that they can be successful here at Moorpark High School. College Awareness Power Point The Rotary Club of Moorpark has sponsored and provided this handbook for students and parents of Moorpark High School. This college admission handbook has everything you want to know about how to get into a college. At the end of the table of contents it also has PDF files with tons of information on it. The new web-site address is: www.getin2college.com/protecte
d/websource.html and the User Name is: 2009, the Password is: SCORE (all caps). Thanks again to the Rotary Club of Moorpark for their support. Find out what you can achieve once you get your college degree. Here are some hints on how to make sure you are successful here at Moorpark High School. Top Ten Tips for Winning Scholarship Applications. Ever wonder what the folks who award scholarships want to see? Check out this information.
 ACT TestingYou can get information and register for the ACT test on this link.All California campusesThis link connects you to all 2 or 4 yr. campuses in California. College search option also available. All California State University InformationApply, build a portfolio and transfer information. All University of California School InformationInformation and apply on-line to all UC campuses. California Private CollegesInformation to all CA Private Colleges. Choices Planner ProgramNEW!! This is a program that you can take a Career Interest Test, Find Majors, Find Colleges and then do a College Search, Find Scholarships and much more. In order to log on to this program students must come into the CC Center and create a portfolio in the student section and then they can research from home. College BoardData on more than 3,200 two and four-year colleges. Searchable data base. Lots of tips. Register for the SAT testing. College Prowler ProgramThey interview students on each campus, and are able to portray the school's overall experience, from the students prospective. They offer free college help and are ready to answer any question that is put on their website. They also offer scholarships every month. College View ProgramImmediate access to the most up-to-date information on more that 4,000 colleges and universities throughout the U.S. Scholarships are also available. FastWebThis a FREE scholarship service. You can also complete a college search on this link. FindTuition.comFree scholarship search FREE Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)This is the free application for students to apply for financial aid. FREE SAT & ACT Prep Courses @ Number2.comThe number2.com web-site is a comprehensive, web-based test preparation course that is absolutely free of charge to students. It helps students to reinforce the academics skills through a series of tutorials, practice sessions, and vocabulary. Junior Achievement ProgramThis program has career and college information available FREE. Latino College DollarsThis link is to help Latino Students look for scholarships. NCAA Clearinghouse siteThis is the site that you can go onto to apply to the NCAA Clearinghouse. If you are interested in playing sports in college you need to complete this application. It should be completed by the end of your junior year. Prepare for the English Placement Test (EPT)This web-site is available to prepare students for the CSU English Placement Test (EPT). Prepare for the Entry Level Mathemathics ExamThis is a web-site to help you prepare your math skills to get ready for the CSU Entry Level Mathematics (ELM) Exam. Scholarships.comFree College Scholarship Search & Financial Aid Information Smart School Search web-siteProvides student's the ability to explore their higher education choices and receive free information from the college or university that is right for them. Sports Scholarship InformationThis is a free web site for information on how to get sport scholarships. Weekly Scholarship SearchThis is a free scholarship search that they send out notices each week to parents and students. |
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