COLLEGE & CAREER PLANNING
Counseling Services | Summer 2020
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
San Diego County Career In Healthcare
Deadline: June 30, 2020
Available to: Graduating seniors in San Diego County
Award Amount: $2,000
Through Health Care Communicators (HCC) of San Diego, high school seniors in San Diego County who plan to enter the healthcare field after college can apply to win a $2,000 scholarship courtesy of AMN Healthcare. The application deadline is Tuesday, June 30.
Visit the HCC website for more information.
College Board Opportunity Scholarships
The College Board Opportunity Scholarships are a $25 million commitment to encourage more scholars to take the steps necessary to get into college. This first-of-its-kind national scholarship program lays out six simple steps that all scholars can take to get into college. The more effort you put in, the more chances you get to earn a scholarship ranging from $500 to $2,000. If you complete all six steps, you’re eligible to earn a $40,000 scholarship. Scholarships are awarded—through monthly drawings—to scholars who complete each step.
Build Your College List: $500
Practice for the SAT: $1,000
Improve Your Score: $2,000
Strengthen Your College List: $500
Complete the FAFSA: $1,000
Apply to Colleges: $1,000
Complete Your Journey: $40,000
Learn more about the College Board Opportunity Scholarships.
ACT Scholarship Giveaway
Throughout the 2019–2020 school year, ACT will award 14 scholars both a $15,000 scholarship and a $5,000 technology package (in October, December, February, April, June, and July). In addition, a variety of prizes totaling up to $65,000 will be awarded in instant giveaways connected to completing activities aimed to help students prepare for the ACT test through ACT® Academy™. Eligible students must be sophomores, juniors, or seniors enrolled in high school during the 2019–2020 school year. Students who register to take the ACT test on a national test date beginning with the October 2019 test will automatically be registered for the scholarship and prizes. There is also an option for eligible students to complete a free entry form. Click here for more information about the scholarship giveaway.
Additional Scholarship Search Websites
Check out the following sites to find additional scholarship opportunities.
Scholarship Resources
COLLEGE EXPLORATION AND APPLICATIONS
Seniors, the college application season is wrapping up! The deadlines for the University of California and California State University systems have passed. If you are applying to private or out of state schools, be sure to check if they accept the Common Application (www.commonapp.org). For those universities that do not accept the Common Application, check the university’s website for deadlines and to apply.
If you plan on going to a community college, apply now!
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COLLEGE PREP EXAMS
If you are planning to apply to a 4-year university, you may need to take the ACT or SAT standardized exams to meet college entrance requirements. Please note the following ACT and SAT testing dates and registration deadlines. We recommend contacting the colleges you are interested in applying to for additional information. Contact Mataya Olson, College & Career Readiness Counselor, for support at molson@compasscharters.org
SAT/ACT Test Preparation
Not sure which test to take? Follow this link to a short quiz to help you determine which may be a best fit for you.
Are you ready to register for the SAT? Follow this link for online registration.
Are you ready to register for the ACT? Follow this link for online registration.
Need to prepare for SAT? Free online test prep can be found at Khan Academy.
Need to prepare for ACT? Free online test prep can be found at ACT Academy and Study.com.
Do you need help in paying for the exam? Contact Ms. Olson to see if you qualify for a fee waiver. If you qualify, you can receive two ACT and two SAT exams for FREE.
*ACT & SAT Testing Updates: The College Board and ACT are canceling and rescheduling some spring/summer test dates. ACT updates are here and SAT updates are here. Scholars should plan to check for updates regularly, as things have changed very recently.
Consider CLEP® Exams
CLEP® exams are computer-based tests that cover college-level content similar to what’s taught in an intro-level college course. More than 2,900 colleges and universities grant credit for a qualifying CLEP exam score—allowing scholars to place out of introductory courses and save time and money toward their degree.
FINANCIAL AID
Seniors, if you are attending a community college in the fall you can still submit your financial aid application.
Federal Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA)
Completing a FAFSA application is an important step in college planning. A FAFSA application may qualify you for grants, loans, and work-study to help pay for college. The application can be found at:https://fafsa.ed.gov/.
California Dream Act Application (CADAA)
This application is used to determine the eligibility of AB 540 students for California student financial aid. The California Student Aid Commission (Commission) will process this application. Any aid offered can only be used at eligible California institutions. The California Dream Act Application can be completed online at www.caldreamact.org. The California Dream Act Application is not an application for federal financial aid. Students eligible to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), must use that application which is available on-line at www.fafsa.gov. Students should not complete both applications.
Compass Charter Schools
Email: counseling@compasscharters.org
Website: www.compasscharters.org
Location: 850 Hampshire Road, Suite P, Thousand Oaks, CA, United States
Phone: 855-937-4227
Twitter: @CompassCS