Volume 3, Issue 2

September 2016

Peter Johansen High School

School Code: 051994

641 Norseman Dr.

Modesto, CA 95357

Phone: 209-576-4702

Fax: 209-576-4752

College Counselor

Mrs. Hildebrandt

E-mail:

hildebrandt.m@mcs4kids.com

209-576-4948

For the most current Modesto City

Schools scholarship information go to:

https://www.mcs4kids.com/district/

counseling-and-guidance/college-

counseling/financial-aid

Scholarship search engines to check

out:

www.fastweb.com

www.cappex.com

www.scholarships.com

**Create a separate email account for

these scholarship searches!

College and

Scholarship

Newsletter

This is a free event and not to be missed! See Mrs. H if you have

any questions about the event.

College 411

MJC/CSU/UC Admissions

Overview (Sessions in English and Spanish)

California Dream Act (Spanish

Translation Available)

Essay Writing for College

Applications

Financial Aid/Scholarships

NCAA Athletic Eligibility

SAT/ACT Test Prep

Technology/Naviance

Workshops for Parents and Students

Demitrius Snaer Professor, Men’s

Track Coach Modesto Junior

College

Encarnacion Ruiz Director of Admissions

UC Merced

Keynote Speakers

Grades 9-12

Saturday, October 29, 2016

Thomas Downey High School

9am - 1pm

(8am check-in)

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NOT SURE HOW TO APPLY? NEED HELP?

Representatives from MJC will be here

on two different days to walk Johansen

students through their MJC applications.

The MJC application process has four

different parts: the orientation, the

application, the placement exams and

the advising. For students who sign up

and attend one of the workshops here at

Johansen, the first three parts will be

taken care of on campus.

First, sign up for one of the two

workshop days in the Career Center:

November 15th or November 22nd.

Attend the orientation and

application workshop on the date

you’ve signed up. Make sure to bring

your social security number if you have

one. You will not be able to fill out your

application without it. If you are

undocumented, come to the workshop

and a student number will be given to

you at the workshop.

In the spring, students who attended the

fall workshops will be notified of

placement exam dates. These exams will

only be available to students who attend

the workshop in November and

complete their application.

After the placement exams, you will be

given a day to attend the advising at

MJC.

After the advising, you will be given your

priority registration day and time to sign

up for classes next fall.

DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS

OPPORTUNITY!!!

SAT and ACT Reminders

Upcoming Test Dates Register by: SAT: Nov. 5 Oct. 7 Dec. 3 Nov. 3 ACT: Oct. 22 Sept. 16 Dec. 10 Nov. 4

Don’t forget to print your admission ticket, and bring it and a photo ID on

the day of the test!!For more information about these tests, please review

the September Newsletter. Seniors, if you haven’t yet registered for a test,

you’re running out of time!! Your last opportunities to take the test that

count for college admissions are the December tests.

Fall College Preview Days

MJC Application Workshops

University Preview Days are designed specifically for potential students and their families. Highlights

of the day include: campus tours, admissions and financial aid sessions, housing, fun activities,

demonstrations by many clubs and organizations, discussions with current students and faculty and

academic program demonstrations. To register for campus preview days, go to the university’s

website and search for Preview Day.

Upcoming Fall Preview Day dates:

October 8th: CSU Monterey Bay October 22nd: CSU Chico CSU Sacramento CSU Stanislaus UC Merced UC Merced UCLA UC Irvine UC San Diego University of the Pacific October 14th: Cal Poly, SLO October 28th: CSU Humboldt UC Merced October 29th: CSU Channel Islands October 15th: CSU San Bernardino CSU Dominguez Hills CSU Channel Islands UC Merced Saint Mary’s College November 12th: Saint Mary’s College October 17th: CSU East Bay University of the Pacific November 19th: CSU Maritime Academy UC San Diego

September 19th:

Christian College Fair

at Modesto Christian High School

6-8pm

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WHAT: The Preliminary SAT is an opportunity for students to see how you will perform on a college admissions test and to prepare for the SAT. Juniors also will have an opportunity to qualify for the National Merit Scholarships.

WHEN: Wednesday, October 19th at 7:45am SHARP!

WHERE: In the Johansen Gym

WHO: The test is open to all 9th - 11th grade students.

HOW: Students may register for the test from September 26th until October 7th in the student store. The test costs $17* and must be paid at the time of registration. Registrations will be accepted before school, at lunch and after school. NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER OCTOBER 7, 2016.

*Juniors who qualify for free or reduced lunch

may sign up for a fee waiver with Mrs.

Hildebrandt in the Career Center. Quantities

are limited, first come, first serve!

PSAT for 9th - 11th

grade students

Application Workshops

Letters of recommendation

Pick up a Personal Profile for Letters of

Recommendation form in the Career Center.

PLEASE give teachers, counselors, bosses, etc. at

least 3 weeks to write your letters. Fill out the

form as completely as possible and then

photocopy it to give to your letter writers. If you

are applying to EOP you will need to give one of

these forms to the two people you have asked to

recommend you for EOP and make sure you

have their correct email addresses.

If you’re applying for a private or out-of-state

school, let Mrs. H know ASAP and sign up for the

Common App workshop!

Need assistance filing out your CSU, UC,

private or out-of-state school application?

Make sure to sign up in the career center

for a workshop that will walk you through

the “how tos” and answer questions you

might have regarding the process.

> CSU - October 6th

> UC - November 1st

> Private and Out of State - Sept. 27th or

Nov. 9th

> MJC - November 15th or 22nd

Sign up soon - spaces are limited and on a

first-come first serve basis!

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Seniors, What Happens and When

It’s such a confusing year, college applications, tests, financial aid,

scholarships, and more! I’m here to help you navigate this whole process!

Here is the general flow of events for the year.

August - May: > Scholarship application deadlines vary, with the majority of them

being in the spring semester. All of the scholarships that I know of will be printed in this bulletin, so be sure to check it every month!

August - September: > Sign up for SAT/ACT Tests > Research which colleges to which you may want to apply October - November: > Submit College Applications. > Check your portals weekly. This is how colleges will communicate

regarding any documents they need in order to admit you. October - February: > Fill out the FAFSA or Cal Dream Act application for financial aid. We

will be filling them out during your government class in January > For students apply to private or out of state schools, make sure you

complete the CSS Financial Profile (if required by the school) in order to be eligible for financial aid at those schools.

February - April: > College admissions notifications will be arriving. Read them

completely and follow up as needed. > Compare financial aid awards to help determine where you will attend April - May: > Notify colleges if you will be attending > Complete senior survey with Mrs. Hildebrandt > Request your final transcript to be sent to the college you will attend

during government classes.

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Wendy’s Heisman Award - this award honors male and female high school students who excel in academics, athletics and student leadership. Students must have a 3.0 GPA and participate in one sport. Go to www.wendyshighschoolheisman.com to apply. Deadline: October 3, 2016

AES Scholarship - this scholarship is intended for seniors attending college with any major. Requires a 500-1000 word essay: “When you look back on your life in 30 years, what would it take for you to consider your life successful? What relationships or accomplishments will be important on this journey?” More information at www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm Deadline: October 6, 2016

Colgate HazLaU scholarship - Multiple scholarships from $2000 - $15,000 for Latino high school seniors who excel in the classroom and community and for their focus in various categories. Students have an average GPA of 3.5 or higher, and they are promoted as role models to inspire others and shatter negative stereotypes. Visit www.colagate.com/hazlu to apply. Deadline: October 15, 2016

American Heritage scholarship - students attend a presentation on 9/27 then write an essay on the prompt. See Government teachers for application packet. Deadline: October 19, 2016

Horatio Alger Association Scholarships - multiple scholarships up to $25,000 are available to seniors who demonstrate critical financial

need (family income of $55,000 or less), involvement in co-curricular and community service activities, display integrity and perseverance, have a 2.0 GPA and are a US Citizen. Visit scholars.horatioalger.org to apply. Deadline: October 25, 2016

Good Tidings Scholarship - 10 scholarships for $10,000 are available to low-income seniors who have committed themselves to community service. Visit https://goo.gl/zbGcNM to apply. Deadline: October 26, 2016

Scholarship Search Engines:

www.fastweb.com

www.scholarshipexperts.com

www.studentscholarships.org

www.latinocollegedollars.org

www.scholarships4students.com

www.chegg.com/scholarships

www.cappex.com/scholarships

Every month, available scholarships will be updated on the district website. Check

back frequently so you don’t miss an opportunity!

https://www.mcs4kids.com/district/counseling-and-guidance/college-counseling/financial-aid

MJC classes while in high school

Many students choose to take a course at MJC during their senior year to

get a jump start on college credits or to get priority registration for

classes in the fall. Tuition costs are waived for students currently in high

school. Students who are on track for graduation and have demonstrated

that they can handle the additional coursework would do well with the dual enrollment. Many

courses are transferable to 4-year colleges and universities. If you are interested in enrolling in MJC

classes, go to www.mjc.edu and select the Advanced Admissions Form. You will need to fill this out

and get permission from your academic counselor to enroll in classes.

Suggested courses to take: Guidance 110, Health 110, Public Speaking 100 (speech), various

elective classes. Consult the course catalogue to see what is being offered each semester.

Scholarship Info