Seniors
Be sure to check your e-mails frequently and keep careful track of dates. College acceptance “letters” (e-mails) are continuing to arrive. Read the instructions that come with these notices and keep a file and calendar of deadlines.
As you review your acceptances, consider the Financial Aid Award Package that will have been sent after you filed the FAFSA. Consult the financial aid officer at the college of choice if you have questions or special circumstances regarding your ability to pay. These officials are in a position to consider, verify, and help you with special needs.
College Placement Tests: The CSU’s will be sending information to students in the spring about their English and Math placement tests (ELM & EPT). They will be given on a Saturday in March, April, or May. You may register for the test at any CSU campus location, including Monterey Bay. However, the spaces fill quickly so register as soon as you get the notice to take it.
https://www.ets.org/csu/about
https://ept-elm.ets.org/CSU/
The UC’s will have a “Subject A” writing exam in May. They will send you further information with your acceptance.
Scholarships: Ms. Green is sending the information directly to seniors via their Sharks e-mail and through RenWeb email. Seniors should be checking in with their e-mails and Mrs. Green regularly to obtain new scholarship information.
Acceptance Notices: Please remember to forward a copy of any college acceptance notice to Mrs. Green so that they can be acknowledged for Graduation and our All-School Assemblies. Please also forward any scholarship information from colleges or outside agencies. It is important that we celebrate our students’ success!
Juniors
Be sure to check your e-mails frequently and keep careful track of dates. College acceptance “letters” (e-mails) are continuing to arrive. Read the instructions that come with these notices and keep a file and calendar of deadlines.
As you review your acceptances, consider the Financial Aid Award Package that will have been sent after you filed the FAFSA. Consult the financial aid officer at the college of choice if you have questions or special circumstances regarding your ability to pay. These officials are in a position to consider, verify, and help you with special needs.
College Placement Tests: The CSU’s will be sending information to students in the spring about their English and Math placement tests (ELM & EPT). They will be given on a Saturday in March, April, or May. You may register for the test at any CSU campus location, including Monterey Bay. However, the spaces fill quickly so register as soon as you get the notice to take it.
https://www.ets.org/csu/about
https://ept-elm.ets.org/CSU/
The UC’s will have a “Subject A” writing exam in May. They will send you further information with your acceptance.
Scholarships: Ms. Green is sending the information directly to seniors via their Sharks e-mail and through RenWeb email. Seniors should be checking in with their e-mails and Mrs. Green regularly to obtain new scholarship information.
Acceptance Notices: Please remember to forward a copy of any college acceptance notice to Mrs. Green so that they can be acknowledged for Graduation and our All-School Assemblies. Please also forward any scholarship information from colleges or outside agencies. It is important that we celebrate our students’ success!
Juniors
The Junior Parent/ Student College Search Information Night is scheduled for Tuesday, February 7th in the Art Room (E-1). Our guest presenters will represent the UC, CSU, and Private college systems. All junior parents/students are strongly recommended to attend.
If your Junior hasn’t begun the college search process, now is the time to begin. Websites, including www.collegeboard.org/bigfutures and www.Search4College.com www.assist.org CSUmentor.edu, and www.stfrancis.net/Naviance offer a variety of resources to begin your college search. If you are planning a vacation during the summer or on any school break this year, be sure to check out the colleges in that area.
Juniors and parents were given the opportunity to sign up for a date for their individual pre-college appointments during the PSAT score review (Jan 28/29th) and at the Junior Parent Night (Jan 25th). If you haven’t signed up yet, please see Mrs. Green to schedule an appointment. At this appointment, we will discuss college admissions processes, summer school considerations, and other pre-college admission needs for each individual student.
Juniors have been asked to go into their “Naviance” account to complete their Do What You Are Interest Inventory and their Career Interest Inventory before they come to their scheduled appointment with Ms. Green. Parents are invited and encouraged to attend. Date changes may be possible; however, the size of this year’s junior class precludes a lot of extra openings if you need an after-school appointment time.
If your Junior hasn’t begun the college search process, now is the time to begin. Websites, including www.collegeboard.org/bigfutures and www.Search4College.com www.assist.org CSUmentor.edu, and www.stfrancis.net/Naviance offer a variety of resources to begin your college search. If you are planning a vacation during the summer or on any school break this year, be sure to check out the colleges in that area.
Juniors and parents were given the opportunity to sign up for a date for their individual pre-college appointments during the PSAT score review (Jan 28/29th) and at the Junior Parent Night (Jan 25th). If you haven’t signed up yet, please see Mrs. Green to schedule an appointment. At this appointment, we will discuss college admissions processes, summer school considerations, and other pre-college admission needs for each individual student.
Juniors have been asked to go into their “Naviance” account to complete their Do What You Are Interest Inventory and their Career Interest Inventory before they come to their scheduled appointment with Ms. Green. Parents are invited and encouraged to attend. Date changes may be possible; however, the size of this year’s junior class precludes a lot of extra openings if you need an after-school appointment time.