The Fortuna High Counseling Blog is a site designed to help students of Fortuna High access important academic and college information
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Seniors: December SAT Deadline Approaching Fast
Seniors: The deadline to register for the Dec. 3rd SAT is Tues. Nov. 8th. This is the last SAT of the year and probably the last test you can take and still have your scores sent to colleges on time. To register, go to: www.collegeboard.com. If you need a fee waiver, see Mrs. Austin. After this deadline, the only way you'll be allowed to register is if you pay a late fee.
ASVAB Test for Students Planning to Join the Military
If you're planning to sign up for the military,
you'll need to take the ASVAB test -a vocational
inventory that assesses your career goals.
This year, the ASVAB will beheld here on
Thursday, Nov. 17th. If you've taken it already,
but want to try for ahigher score, feel free to
sign up again. This test is free.
To register, see Robin Eckerfield in the office.
Monday, October 31, 2011
November Senior/Scholarship Update
Seniors: The November Senior/Scholarship Update is now posted. Be sure to check it out for all the latest news and scholarships. This month PG & E has scholarships for collegebound students who live in Northern California and there are quite a few of them. Also, Soroptimist Club of the Eel River Valley is sponsoring a local award (Violet Richardson Award) for female students with lots of volunteer/community service hours. Finally, the Gates Millenium Scholarship application is available for low income students who are planning to go to college and have Native American, Hispanic, African American or Asian Pacific Islander ancestry. The Gates Scholarship award criteria is for a student with a 3.3 GPA, U.S. citizenship, leadership abilities and eligible for the free/reduced lunch list. The award winner will receive a full four year scholarship to the four year college that you plan to attend!
Click on this link to access the updates:
https://sites.google.com/site/fuhscounseling/my-forms
Click on this link to access the updates:
https://sites.google.com/site/fuhscounseling/my-forms
Friday, October 28, 2011
AFS Intercultural Exchange Program is announcing some scholarships for students who plan to be exchange students. They are:
1. The National Security Language Initiative for Youth - this is sponsored by the US State Dept and provides merit-based scholarships for eligible students to learn less commonly taught languages in summer and academic-year overseas immersion programs.
2. The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study Program (YES) - this is also funded by the US State Dept and provides scholarships for students to live in selected countries with Muslim populations.
for more info, go to: northwestcalifornia@afsusa.org or check out the AFS website at www.afusa.org
1. The National Security Language Initiative for Youth - this is sponsored by the US State Dept and provides merit-based scholarships for eligible students to learn less commonly taught languages in summer and academic-year overseas immersion programs.
2. The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study Program (YES) - this is also funded by the US State Dept and provides scholarships for students to live in selected countries with Muslim populations.
for more info, go to: northwestcalifornia@afsusa.org or check out the AFS website at www.afusa.org
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
California High School Exit Exam – (CAHSEE) :
California High School Exit Exam – (CAHSEE) :
Juniors and Seniors that have either not taken or not passed the English or the Math section of the exit exam will being taking the necessary sections next week as follows:
- Tuesday, November 1st 2011 – English Section
- Wednesday, November 2nd 2011- Math Section
Passes will be sent to students 1st period classes on the day(s) of testing.
Please let Ms. Stipek in the counseling department know if you have any questions. Thanks!
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Seniors - HSU Admission Day
Seniors: If you have already registered for HSU Admission Day and are planning to attend, be sure to bring a copy of your transcript and SAT scores (if available). If you haven't registered for HSU Admission Day, but still want to attend, its OK to come as long as you bring a paper copy of your submitted HSU application, a transcript and SAT scores (if available). To apply, go to www.csumentor.com. If you need a copy of your transcript, come to the office and ask for one. Need help, see Mrs. Austin
Friday, October 14, 2011
UC Reps on Campus
Attn College Bound Juniors and Seniors:
UC Reps from UC Davis, UC Santa Cruz and UC Merced will be on campus on Tuesday, Nov. 1 to talk to students about applying to UC and give information about their campuses. This is a great opportunity to hear about UC requirements, the personal essay and specific majors on each campus.They will be in the library at 2 p.m. and if you'd like to attend, please sign up in the office.
UC Reps from UC Davis, UC Santa Cruz and UC Merced will be on campus on Tuesday, Nov. 1 to talk to students about applying to UC and give information about their campuses. This is a great opportunity to hear about UC requirements, the personal essay and specific majors on each campus.They will be in the library at 2 p.m. and if you'd like to attend, please sign up in the office.
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