College & Career Center Newsletter

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Things are really humming around campus these days. Clubs are starting, fun events are happening, and tests are already being taken. We are ramping up for College Visit season in the College and Career Center and hope that many students will be attending these visits. It's never a waste of time to learn something.... perhaps about a college you've never heard of before. Also, remember that Homework Center is available to all students on Tuesday & Thursday 2:50-3:50pm in the Library. If you need help, come on by and one of the amazing teachers will be glad to help you. If you just need a quiet place to do your work for an hour after school, stop by for that as well. You are all welcome!

The Senior Workshops for College Application season have begun. We had our first workshop on Tuesday, Aug. 23rd about Making a College List. If you missed the workshop you can check out the slides here which contain links to many useful resources. Make sure to check out the upcoming workshops.

8/30 @ 10:15 am - Senior Workshop - Determining Application Requirements

9/13 @ 10:15 am - Senior Workshop - Self Description for College Essays

9/27 @ 10:15 am - Senior Workshop - Gathering Information for Applications

If you are planning to attend a 4 Year University right after high school you should take the PSAT/NMSQT this year. It will be held on Saturday, October 15th at 8:00am here at Westmont. This is the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test that is used to provide scholarships for top students. You should have received a message about this from Mr. deCesare and on Canvas. All Juniors and Sophomores can take this test for free but you must sign up for it before the deadline, Friday, September 9th at 4:00pm. There is no fee to take the test but you may be charged $5 if you signup and don't show up on the day of the test. You can sign up HERE.

If you would like to take a Practice Test for the PSAT/NMSQT check out the online practice event we are having on September 24th 9am-1pm. You can Register for this event at: https://www.revolutionprep.com/partners/149082/

Now is a good time for you to start exploring different types of careers. There is no pressure for you to choose one now but it's good to see what's out there. Roadtrip Nation travels the country interviewing people in different careers. They just came out with a short video about 5 jobs for people who love animals. So if you love animals, check it out on YouTube at this LINK.

The Club Fair will be held on September 7th at lunchtime. Make sure to check it out and sign up for a bunch of clubs. This is your year to explore everything and find out which are your favorite clubs. Colleges like to see that you were active in your high school community. If you find a club or two you enjoy this year then keep active in those clubs throughout the rest of high school and demonstrate your passion for your community. Get a sneak peek of what clubs we have at the Club Directory on the Westmont website.

Save the date September 19th and come to the College Fair. Get a College BINGO card with some questions to ask the Admission Counselors and they will mark off squares that match their college. When you have marked off 5 squares in a row take it to the BINGO table for a cool "Find YOUR Best Fit" sticker. When you leave, make sure to take the Exit Survey and get a cookie. Go home with lots of college swag and a ton of information about colleges across the country.

Here are the scheduled visits for this month. Click HERE for the complete up to date list. All events are IN PERSON in the Library unless specified otherwise.

8/30 @ 10:15 am - Senior Workshop - Determining Application Requirements

8/30 @ 12:30 pm - Texas Tech University

8/31 @ 10:15 am - University of Utah

9/1 @ 10:15am - Washington State University

9/7 @ 10:15 am - Grand Canyon University

9/8 @ 12:30 pm - University of Southern California

9/13 @ 10:15 am - Senior Workshop - Self Description for College Essays

Revolution Prep are offering FREE practice tests to Westmont students. Please see below…

Dates: SAT – Saturday, September 24

ACT – Saturday, September 24

Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm PDT - Live Online!

Register here: https://www.revolutionprep.com/partners/149082/

Materials will be emailed to students 24 hours before the exam.

See this scholarship spreadsheet for a complete list of scholarships. This spreadsheet has tabs at the bottom for each month. Click on January and February to see what scholarships are due during the next 2 months. You might be eligible to apply! There are many for seniors only but there are some contests open to all grades so check them out!

Scholarship Spotlight

The $1000 SuperCollege Scholarship - $1000 Open to all students -- high school, college, grad or adult -- who are currently in college or plan to start. Next Application due August 31st. Apply NOW

Don't Text and Drive Scholarship - $1000 Open to all high school students in any grade. Application requires 140-character message about texting while driving. Finalists will need to write 500-1000 word essay.

Due September 30th. APPLY NOW

College visits are starting next week so there will be some Fun Facts to share with you soon. Check this space. In the meantime, keep READING your email every day and when you don't know something, remember to Google It and read the results you get. Okay, a couple of Fun Facts I saw after I googled "Fun Facts" are:

- The plastic tips of shoelaces are called aglets. These tips can also be made of metal. Its purpose is to help make the lace easier to hold when running through the holes of the shoes.

- A jiffy is a proper unit of time. It is exactly 1/100th of a second. So if you've ever said "I'll be done in a jiffy," you were probably late.

We are looking for parents to be trained for proctoring the PSAT/NMSQT test on Saturday, October 15th at Westmont High School.

Time: 7:30am - 1:00pm

Training: Brief training via zoom prior to the day of the test

Skills: Student check in and identify seat assignment to student from a list. Will pass out tests and collect tests. Must be able to read directions out loud clearly. Must be able to follow a time schedule and notify students when time for each section is ending.

Pay: Proctors will be paid minimum wage for their time.

If interested please signup at: PSAT Proctoring Interest Form

HSIP is virtual program conducted over 9 zoom sessions, where high school students gain an introduction to the health sciences field. Students will be hearing from a great array of graduate students, research professors and health professionals as they learn more about the academic, research and professional components of the health sciences. They will also have the opportunity to take workshops on various topics like college admissions and work on a group research project. The program takes place from September 24th to November 19th through Zoom on Saturdays, and all class years can apply. Students can choose from two sessions (1 - 4pm or 4 - 7pm) and the Fall application deadline is September 18th. The program is free for all students whose families qualify for the Free and Reduced lunch program. Check this FLYER for more information and check out this Snapshot of the program contents.

Apply at: impactinternships.org/hsip

If you are looking for opportunities to volunteer in the community, check out this website:

teensvolunteer.org

You can select Santa Clara County and/or online options.

If you are a senior and think you might be interested in a career in the Pipes Trades, check out this information session. Learn to be a welder, plumber, pipefitter and more. The Pipes Trades Training Center holds this sessions on the second Tuesday of every month.

See this FLYER for more information.

Last year, CUHSD’s Food Services team served over one million meals, a record for CUHSD! To make this year another successful year, food services seeks part-time student workers to work during break and lunchtime and for adults seeking to work part-time 3.5 hour shifts during the school day. Join the team today!

• Students interested in job opportunities can apply online using the student worker application. The cafeteria employs students to work during break and lunchtime.

If you have a passion for working with youth and you enjoy being outdoors, come volunteer at Walden West for a week at our residential outdoor school!

All information and necessary forms can be found at https://sites.google.com/sccoe.org/walden-west/volunteers

Goodwill of Silicon Valley's annual GoodFest event is around the corner, and we need volunteers! We need volunteers for both the event date and the day prior for setup.

September 30th, 2022, 8 AM - 3 PM: SET UP CREW

Saturday October 1st, 2022, 9 AM - 4 PM: FESTIVAL DAY

Volunteers are welcome to break up these shifts, but they must volunteer at LEAST 4 HOURS MINIMUM. Anyone interested in volunteering needs to complete the 2022 Goodfest Volunteer Form

The lifeguard staff is responsible for the safety of the swimming programs, including supervision of recreation swim, adult lap swim, water exercise and instruction of swim lessons for all ages.

• Must be 15 years of age or older
• For certified or previously certified Lifeguards
• $16 per hour
• Must pass fingerprint clearance
• Candidates must be able to pass all American Red Cross Lifeguard Training requirements.

To apply or get more information click HERE.

Hiring lifeguards, swim instructors, front desk, deck guards, and more. Hiring at Blossom Hill and Bascom Ave. locations.

Apply NOW at: WaterworksSwim.com

If you would like to earn community service hours while helping elderly senior citizens with every day chores such as shopping, laundry, housework, etc. please fill out this Volunteer Form.

PAPER - Provides free 24/7 Tutoring for All CUHSD Students

CUHSD has partnered with Paper Tutoring to provide students FREE online tutoring support 24/7. This was made possible by emergency funding provided by the Extended Learning Opportunities Grant.

Tutors are live virtually on Paper 24/7 at https://app.paper.co/login/student and are ready to lend students a helping hand. Paper tutors can help in over 200 subjects and four different languages. More information on Paper can be found by visiting the Paper Website. You can also learn more about Paper tutors by clicking here.

Click this link to watch the Paper Information and Q&A Session for CUHSD families.

Washington State University is a public research university located in Pullman, Washington, committed to its land-grant heritage and tradition of service to society. So what is a “land-grant” university?

The Morrill Acts of 1862 and 1890 answered demand for practical education that was accessible to agricultural and industrial workers. The legislation granted federally controlled land to the states, which states could then sell to fund establishment of “land-grant” colleges. Curricula at land grant institutions served a broad swath of the population by focusing on agriculture and technical subjects.

Ensuing legislation established an agricultural experiment station with each land-grant institution. Cooperative extension services were created to circulate information about the stations’ research findings.

Washington State College was established in 1890 as a land-grant institution. It has become a distinguished public research university, but its mission remains rooted in accessibility and public service.

WSU's athletic teams are called the Cougars and the school colors are crimson and gray. Six men's and nine women's varsity teams compete in NCAA Division I in the Pac-12 Conference. Both men's and women's indoor track teams compete in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation. WSU students are known for having great school spirit, GO COUGS!

Quick Facts

• Enrollment: 26,098
• Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 16:1
• Tuition: $23,956/ year (Non Resident), $12,965 / year (WUE with min 3.4 unweighted GPA)
• Cost of Attendance: $35,354 (Non Resident), $24,354/ year (WUE with min 3.4 unweighted GPA)

Top Majors:

• Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
• Social Sciences
• Engineering
• Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
• Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences

Legislative directors serve congresspeople (Senators and Representatives) and state legislators (Assemblypeople and State Senators) by advising them when developing policy positions, initiatives, and proposals.

They recommend which legislation legislators will cosponsor (support), meet with key constituents to argue a case for their proposals, and monitor how a piece of legislation is progressing throughout the floor. Directors need strong written and oral communication skills, the ability to work under pressure, and to work long hours. Directors often manage other staffers who are assigned to cover specific issues. Legislative directors are also employed by some lobbyist groups, unions, and corporations, not to lobby, but to observe the status of bills that relate to their industries. The position usually requires 3 years of legislative experience and 2 years of management experience.

Quick Facts

Median Pay: $84,739 per year (but it can change to state to state)

$41 per hour

Typical Entry-Level Education: Law Degree

Work Experience in Related Occupation: Legislative (serving as a lower level staffer) and Management (Serving a role managing other staffers)

On-the-job Training: None

If you are hungering for more information, here is a link to the Prospect College and Career Center Newsletter which has everything you would ever want to know and more. Mrs. Bencomo does a great job with her newsletter so check it out. It is full of resources and links to opportunities that are applicable to all students, not just Prospect students. Go to: https://bit.ly/CCCweeklyAug26_2022

Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.

-- Ralph Waldo Emerson