MDHS Counseling Newsletter
Student/Parent | June 2020
SAT/ACT Updates
SAT test dates at Mater Dei:
- August 29, 2020
- October 3, 2020
- November 7, 2020
- March 13, 2021
- May 8, 2021
- June 5, 2021
*Mater Dei will not be a test center for the September 26th testing date.
Please visit the link below for any additional SAT Coronavirus Updates
https://pages.collegeboard.org/sat-covid-19-updates
ACT test dates at Mater Dei:
- September 12, 2020
- October 24, 2020
- April 17, 2021
- June 12, 2021.
Please visit the link below for any additional SAT Coronavirus Updates
http://www.act.org/content/act/en/covid19.html
Due to necessary social distancing requirements, Mater Dei has decreased capacity on all dates to 200 registrations. For the class of 2021 most colleges are being flexible with their application requirements this year by extending score deadlines for early action and early decision to take some pressure off and give students more time to test and send their scores. Check college websites to get the most accurate information.
ATTN: Seniors | Final Transcripts & Parchment
Class of 2020, if you have not already ordered your final transcript to be sent to your college or university, now is the time! Final transcripts are processed through Parchment. -- Go to materdei.org > Academics > Registrar > and the link for Parchment is there. Log in and complete your order.
Additionally, please make sure you have included a secondary email to your Parchment Account as soon as possible so you may access your account after high school.
Summer School
Click here: Summer Programs List
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College Application Workshop Series
The Counselors offered a virtual College Application Workshop Series for our rising seniors the week of June 15 - 19. In case you missed it, see below for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday's power points:
- Monday, Counselors covered the College Planning Handbook as well as the Counselor Letter of Recommendation Questionnaire and Teacher Letter of Recommendation Questionnaire.
- Tuesday we were honored to have Chris O’Sullivan from George Mason University share with us the Do’s and Don’ts of the College Essay.
- Wednesday, Gary B from the University of New Mexico shared with us how to find the perfect fit college and pay for it.
- Thursday, the Counselors briefly reviewed the Common Application and the UC Application.
Power Points:
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For Wellness Counseling Support
If you need to contact someone about personal concerns we encourage you to contact Mrs. Kellie Bauer via email or call 714-850-9567.
For additional support for coping that is free and confidential, students may contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline-1-800-273-8255 or the Crisis Text Line-Text HOME to 741741.
Letters of Recommendation (Juniors)
Would you like to start working on your college applications early? If you will need any letters of recommendation, consider working on your Counselor Letter of Recommendation Questionnaire now and during the summer! Please see instructions and information about letters of recommendation here. Download the 2020-2021 Counselor Letter of Recommendation Questionnaire and upload your completed PDF to the Submission Link (google form).
What is the Counselor Letter of Recommendation Questionnaire?
- Just like its name, it is the questionnaire that MD students must fill out and submit if they need a letter of recommendation from their counselor. Some colleges require letters of recommendation, and some do not. Our questionnaire has a section for students and a section for parents/guardians. It helps us to understand and share about your background, personality, passions, accomplishments, and future goals.
- You may submit your completed questionnaire as soon as you are ready. So that your counselors can write the best recommendations, we ask that you turn in this questionnaire at least 3 weeks in advance of your first college application due date. Earlier is always appreciated, but when you are ready is just as important to us.
Build a Resume
Students, consider creating or updating your resume! A resume is a document that sums up your background, skills, experiences, and accomplishments, and can be submitted to a potential employer or supplement your college application. You can start building a downloadable resume in your Naviance account (instructions) or through California Career Zone (create a free account first, Resume Builder instructions). Check out these helpful tips, examples, and resume templates for high school students.
MD Counseling FAQ
“What are some enrichment activities or extracurriculars that I can do during this time or during the summer? What about the SAT/ACT?” We compiled some of the recent most Frequently Asked Questions for counselors. Please see the MD Counseling FAQs if you’ve had some of these questions too.
Advice for Junior Students From MD Seniors
Juniors, we asked seniors, class of 2020, who just went through the college application process and are finishing their high school experience what advice they have for you. Learn from their honest and helpful feedback by reading Advice for Juniors from MD Seniors. This is a great read for both students and parents.
NCAA & NAIA Eligibility Center Response FAQs
Link to NCAA | REPONSE FAQs
http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/eligibility_center/COVID-19_Public.pd
Link to NAIA | REPONSE FAQs
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CHOC 24/7 Hotline
CHOC 24/7 hotline to speak with a Nurse to answer questions about the Coronavirus
https://www.choc.org/ 1-844-GET-CHOC
Mater Dei High School Counseling Department
Website: https://www.materdei.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=70016&type=d&pREC_ID=237246
Location: Mater Dei High School, 1202 W Edinger Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92707