MDHS Counseling Newsletter
Student/Parent | Week 3
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Academic Assistant Program (AAP)
We are happy to announce that Monday is the launch of Distance Learning AAP through Canvas! Even though we are not on campus, AAP tutoring is still available. The link below will take you to the AAP course in Canvas where you will have access to our AAP teachers. Each teacher has a page/button with contact information and helpful resources. Underneath the buttons you will see the schedule of when teachers are available.
Teachers will be available via chat or conference on Canvas, during their scheduled day and time, and may direct you to Zoom if needed.
Please be sure that you take advantage of this resource and allow our wonderful teachers to help you. AAP Tutoring Link: https://materdei.instructure.com/enroll/GKND7D
Important AP Exam Update
- Traditional face-to-face exam administrations will not take place this year
- Students will take a 45-minute online free-response exam at home
- All students enrolled in an AP class are already registered for the exam
- Test Dates: May 11-15 and 18-22 -- Exam Schedule Information
- Students approved for extra time will receive automatically in their digital test
- Most tests will use FRQs as questions
- World Language tests will have speaking test questions which can be recorded at home
- Students can now attend free, live AP review courses, delivered by AP teachers from across the country at -- Free AP Classes
- CLICK HERE for more AP Exam information
MD Seniors’ Advice to Junior Students
Seniors, please share your wisdom and lessons learned! Imagine you could talk to yourself from one year ago, when you were in the second semester of junior year. What would your advice be? Please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/JAuxDMgJbWUhbisq6.
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SENIOR AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS
Attention Seniors: Please visit the Senior Awards & Scholarship page for scholarships that you may apply to today. Don’t miss out on an opportunity. -- More Info on Senior Awards
SCHOLARSHIPS
Check out outside scholarships.
This list will be updated daily. -- Scholarships List
SUMMER
Summer is just around the corner. You can view a list of possible programs: - Summer Programs List
NACAC
As a service to students and families, NACAC is providing this online tool as a central resource for information about changes in college admission events, deposit dates, and more as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. -- NACAC College Admissions Update
TEST OPTIONAL/FAIR TEST
In light of the COVID 19 and the cancelation of SAT and ACT tests, here is a link to colleges and universities that are test optional ( and the number is growing by the day) -- More Information
UC/CSU ADMISSIONS
UC temporarily eases admissions requirements in response to educational disruptions -- Check out the UC Press release and UC Admissions: FAQ for more info.
The CSU has temporarily relaxed some undergraduate admissions standards for both newly admitted students and prospective students to account for changes in grading and administration of standardized tests. -- Cal State Admissions
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Seniors, are you planning on attending a community college next year? If you haven’t applied yet, get started by going to https://www.cccapply.org/colleges
WHAT DO I DO AFTER I RECEIVE ACCEPTANCES? WHAT DO I DO IF I'M WAITLISTED?
Please see our workshop presentation slides.
GUARANTEED ACCOUNTING PROGRAM IVC/CSU FULLERTON
Interested in business, accounting, or data analytics? Get your degree faster, develop employment skills and contacts, and save money with CSUF-Irvine Campus and Irvine Valley College’s GAP4+1 Pathway Program to a master’s degree in five years. IVC is currently recruiting for its 5th cohort (Cohort 2020) and the application deadline has been extended to May 1, 2020. You are invited to an Informational Meeting via Zoom on Apr 22, 2020 05:00 PM Pacific Time. Register in advance for this meeting. If you have any further questions about this event, please contact Caitlin Fuller by emailing IVCGAP4@ivc.edu.
COLLEGES THAT USE ROLLING ADMISSIONS/STILL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Please reference the 2020 Regional Admission Counselors of California (RACC) Application Deadline Report to see colleges that are still accepting applications!
- - - - - ARTICLES & PODCASTS - - - - -
A STUDENT ATHLETE'S SURVIVAL GUIDE TO HIGH SCHOOL
https://www.fastweb.com/student-life/articles/a-student-athlete-s-survival-guide-to-high-school
SENIORS
This is a great article on how to appeal a Financial Aid Package. In light of all this happening in the world...this is a GREAT resource! -- Fastweb: Financial Aid Package
THE STUDENT MANAGER
Interested in getting insights into the college search and admission process? Download and listen to @TheStudentManager Podcast on Apple Podcast, iTunes, Spotify or Podbean. Host Michael Fong lives in the local community and has visited over 125+ college campuses. The guests range from recent high school graduates (some are former MD grads), high school internal and external counselors, test prep consultants, regional college admission counselors, college coaches and athletic directors.
NACAC PODCAST
Helpful college admission topics and discussions. -- NACAC Podcast
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I-20
Current I-20s are valid for the full 19-20 school year. We will be updating your I-20s in May. If you are overseas, the I-20 will be mailed to you.
DISTANT LEARNING
Students, please be sure you’re attending class every day, submitting assignments on-time, and communicating daily with your teachers, especially if you encounter any issues. Remember, if you have returned to your home country and will be completing your academics there, please e-mail your teachers every day during each block to notify your attendance.You are expected to keep up with attendance and assignments, as usual.
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ACTIVITY IDEAS:
- HOME CHATS: A Parents Guide to Healthy Conversations During the Coronavirus Outbreak
- Tips for calming anxiety during a difficult time
RESOURCES FOR PARENTS FROM MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA:
- Talking to Kids about COVID-19
- Cómo hablar con los niños sobre el coronavirus
- Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource
- Supporting Kids During the COVID-19 Crisis
- How to Avoid Passing Anxiety on to Your Kids
- Talking to Kids about Fear and Violence
- List of Live Webcams, Virtual Tours, and Virtual Field Trips
- Scholastic Learn at Home Free Resources
- Smithsonian Distance Learning Resources
- Virtual Field Trips from Discovery Education
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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
- - - - - - - WELLNESS TIPS - - - - - - -
Daily Quarantine Questions:
- What am I grateful for today?
- Who am I checking in on or connecting with today?
- What expectations of “normal” am I letting go of today?
- How am I getting outside today?
- How am I moving my body today?
- What beauty am I either creating, cultivating, or inviting in today?
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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. Students in need of additional support during this time can utilize the Outreach Concern Crisis Line - 1-800-4-CONCERN, which is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
For additional support for coping that is free and confidential, you may contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline-1-800-273-8255 or the Crisis Text Line-Text HOME to 741741.
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