College & Career Newsletter
Week of January 22-,28 2023
Welcome Students & Families
Scroll through for important information regarding College/Career
How to reach us?
For general questions and inquiries please email (Please do not use the link at the bottom of this Newsletter to contact us)
Ms Ignaitis: tignaitis@seq.org
All HCA, Study Skills Students and Last names A-L
and/or
Ms Yeager: tyeager@seq.org
All DAA, ELD Students and Last names M-Z
Important Dates and Deadlines
UPCOMING EVENTS/DUE DATES:
Feb 13th- RACC College Fair at Lunch (more info to come)
March 22nd- Sequoia SAT School Day (must pre register)
CSF APPLICATION PERIOD FOR Fall 2022 Grades Open Until Feb 7th
Due February 7th
DIRECTIONS
The application must be completed and turned in by the STUDENT ONLY!
Go to the College and Career’s CSF webpage for application form, course list, and more information or pick up a copy outside of the College and Career Center
Applications must be turned in by Tuesday, February 7th.
NO Late Applications, NO Exceptions! Please complete it early!
If you need help completing the application form, come to College and Career Center at lunch
Meta Summer Academy: Information Meeting 1/23 at 2:50pm in Room 128 (10th grade only)
Come to College and Career Center if interested
Due: March 1
Learn about the day-to-day operations of one of the world’s leading social media networks by being part of a dynamic workforce. Externs will work closely with Meta Summer Academy Mentors in their respective capacities to gain real-world work experience and on-the-job skills that will help propel them into successful careers. Applicants must be full-year residents of either: East Palo Alto, Belle Haven, North Fair Oaks, Redwood City, No prior work experience necessary, Minimum 2.5 Cumulative GPA.
Complete the 2022-2023 Meal Application
IF YOU WANT OPPORTUNITIES FOR College Applications Fee Waivers from College Board next year, you need to complete this form and qualify.
Working to make up classes?
If you are working on making up classes (D/F grades) for graduation and/or A-G requirements through our online credit recovery program, Edgenuity, please know that the lab with Mr. Calles is now open for the 2022-23 school year.
If you are not sure if you need to make-up classes please contact your assigned counselor.
Edgenuity Teacher: Mr. Calles, jcalles@seq.org
Where: Room 210
When: Mondays and Thursdays, 4pm-6pm
Three Events from Reed College
NAVIGATING SELECTIVE ADMISSION – Tuesday, January 24, at 3:30 p.m. PST: We’ll unpack the college rankings system and help your students reflect on what they’re looking for in a school. They will walk away with tips on a successful application and strategies for applying to selective colleges.
Girls in Economics Presentation
Thursday, January 26th Zoom
Girls in Economics’ first speaker of 2023, Professor of Economics at Princeton University, Janet Currie! Professor Currie is the Henry Putnam Professor of Economics and Public Affairs at Princeton University and the Co-director of Princeton's Center for Health and Wellbeing. She also co-directs the Program on Families and Children at the National Bureau of Economic Research. Currie is a pioneer in the economic analysis of child development.
Professor Currie will be discussing her research on mental health, and her path to this section of economics. She will also share her experience as a woman in the field. Register to attend HERE, and JOIN US in welcoming Professor Currie on Thursday, January 26th at 7:30 PM by clicking on the Zoom link below.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://sidwell-edu.zoom.us/j/81173106710?pwd=eWhSbGgxSGF3S1luN0xXN3MvcWpsZz09
Meeting ID: 811 7310 6710
Passcode: JuC!4HMk61
“How to Create a College List” with Alice Kleeman (Juniors only)
Jan 25th
High School juniors! Alice Kleeman is back at the Downtown Library to talk about “How To Create a College List.” If you’ve ever heard the words “safety, target, reach,” forget about them immediately! Alice has a completely different (and less stressful) way to think about creating that list! This session is for high school juniors only, not students at other grade levels or parents. Students who plan to attend must pre-register, click here.The Coolidge Scholarship (JUNIORS ONLY!) MERIT BASED FULL RIDE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
MERIT BASED FULL RIDE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY -
Due February 23, 2023
From their website https://coolidgescholars.org/
The Coolidge Scholarship is an annually awarded, full-ride, presidential scholarship that covers a student’s tuition, room, board, and expenses for four years of undergraduate study. The Coolidge may be used by recipients at any accredited American college or university. Anyone of any background, pursuing any academic discipline of study, may apply to this non-partisan, need-blind, program.
Primary Criterion: Academic Excellence
Above all, Coolidge scholars must possess a distinguished academic record. Competitive candidates will have pursued and succeeded in the most rigorous course of study available to them. Awardees will demonstrate an uncommon academic depth and intellectual curiosity. In the case of the Coolidge Scholarship, depth matters as much as breadth. Coolidge winners’ interest in scholarly and intellectual pursuits goes beyond the classroom.
Secondary Criterion: Interest in Public Policy and Appreciation for Coolidge Values
Candidates also should demonstrate an awareness of and appreciation for the values President Coolidge championed throughout his life. Some such values include: civility, respect for enterprise, government thrift, federalism, and respect for constitutional government. The award is not restricted to candidates planning to pursue degrees in fields such as public policy or government. To the contrary, all academic disciplines are valued by this award.
Secondary Criterion: Humility and Service
Humility is a hallmark quality of leaders in the Coolidge tradition. In his autobiography, Coolidge wrote: “It is a great advantage to a President, and a major source of safety to the country, for him to know that he is not a great man.” The Coolidge Scholarship seeks young people who display a sense of service and care for the well-being of others.
For complete details go to their website https://coolidgescholars.org/
PSAT Results Meeting Recording Available on Website
If you missed the PSAT Results Meeting on January 12th, you can go here for the
English recording Passcode: %^j*L6f6
Spanish recording Passcode: aGA!dV00
SAT School Day at Sequoia
AT THIS POINT - You should have paid 10.00 deposit for the Exam!
If you completed the SAT School Day form, you will be on our registration list for the March 22nd SAT at Sequoia. No need to register on College Board and next steps were sent out on December 20th.CHECK YOUR EMAIL FOR NEXT STEPS Email tyeager@seq.org if you have any questions or missed the sign-up.
Research Universities and Terms to Know
Research universities tend to be larger institutions and focus on research but there are also smaller research universities. They can offer bachelor’s, master’s, doctorates, and other terminal degrees to their students. They are both public and private universities. Some are very selective and some state public universities that require a 3.0 GPA to attend
An advantage of attending a research university is that your professors are experts in up to date information in their fields. Another advantage is that there are usually more opportunities for undergraduates to be participate in that research.
R1 University (Very High Research Activity)
Carnegie Classification system is used to measure research activity at a given school. R1 is the highest level of research activity. They receive both federal and private funding and have at least 20 doctoral programs.
R2 University (High Research Activity)
Have a lower level of funding
Flagship University
Flagship university is an informal term. When colleges say they are the “flagship university” they usually are the first public or “the best”university in their state. These colleges receive the most state funding.
Land Grant Universities
Started in the 1800s. The federal government gave land to institutions as an incentive to start universities that focused on agriculture, science and engineering for all social classes (as opposed to the liberal art colleges),
What's a Merit Scholarship?
Colleges want talented students to attend their university!
Merit scholarships, or merit aid, is funding for students that is not based on financial need. Merit aid is often given to students that excel in academics, extracurricular activities, athletics, arts or other areas of special interest. Merit aid is often provided by colleges and universities and can be redeemed for multiple semesters or years.
Common merit scholarships include:
Academic
Many colleges offer merit scholarships, sometimes called institutional aid, for students who have high GPAs, standardized testing scores, and/or a combination of both.
Athletics
Athletic merit aid is like academic-type merit scholarships in that most of these scholarships are funded by the college itself. Student-athletes are eligible for merit aid if they meet the qualifying criteria. For instance, a student-athlete may have to attend a certain number of practices and/or games while holding a specific GPA to receive merit money.
Arts
Many liberal arts colleges offer merit scholarships specific to their programs. For instance, a talented vocal student may receive a merit scholarship opportunity if they enroll in a degree program offered by the Music Department. The same concept applies to all areas of art, like band, graphic design, acting, painting, and more.
Special Interest
Talented students in areas that don’t fall into the above categories also have merit scholarship possibilities. For example, archery may not be a typical collegiate athletic opportunity, but there are organizations out there that recognize and support this type of niche talent.
Link to full article
Interested in a Career Related to Marine Mammals?
Attend Virtual Stewardship Saturday
January 28th
The Marine Mammal Center is hosting a virtual Stewardship Saturday this month! Stewardship Saturday allows high schoolers to participate in a free, monthly event to become more involved with the Center’s work and learn how to make a difference for the ocean and marine mammals. It features rotating themes exploring the science of The Marine Mammal Center, shadowing careers related to marine mammals, venturing through various natural spaces associated with marine mammals, creating action projects, and more.
Students will be required to register for this event on our website in order to attend.Healthy Cities Tutoring is Recruiting Volunteers
Become a Healthy Cities Tutor and join our community of volunteers to provide one-on-one tutoring and mentoring to a public school student to improve their academic performance, engagement in learning, and self-esteem. Tutoring sessions are held in-person, once a week for 45 minutes to an hour, on school campus or at a public library.
For 25 years Healthy Cities Tutoring has provided tutoring services to thousands of students in need. Following two years of pandemic, students are falling further and further behind in school. We need volunteers more than ever!!!!!
We hope you or someone you know will get involved in this rewarding volunteer experience.
No tutoring experience required, we can provide training. 8th grade and high school students are welcome to tutor with us. Students can receive community service hours, and use the experience for resume building and college applications.
Adult tutors are always welcome!!!
It only takes one hour a week to make a positive impact on a child’s life.
Please check out our website for the volunteer application https://healthycities.site/
Or contact Janelle Gibson, HCT Program Coordinator at 415-793-1064 or Janelle@healthycitiestutoring.org
Stanford Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Internship (STARS)
Due January 31st
Must be 16 years old
7 week summer internship program (must be able to commit for the whole time period)
Each year, Science, Technology and Reconstructive Surgery (STARS) host a group of talented young individuals who are interested in the fields of healthcare and research. In our laboratory, these interns work side-by-side with experienced clinician/scientist mentors and peers who will challenge, inspire, and guide them on their first steps toward a career in healthcare.
We look to identify individuals that possess tenacity and drive, enthusiasm, and curiosity. Every scientist, entrepreneur, inventor, and creator will tell you that inquisitiveness, that willingness to think in new and different ways, is a valuable characteristic. For more information, go here.
Interested in Working with Rescue Dogs?
DPS Rescue is searching for new volunteers for our biweekly events in Palo Alto! We welcome volunteers of all experience levels and backgrounds, ages 14+, and offer community service credits/sign-offs if needed. Complete form on their website. Doggie Protective Services
Volunteer Tutoring at Siena Youth Center
10th and 11th Graders - Need Help with the College Process? FUTURE GRADS Can Help!
Complete the interest form below or contact them for more information.
NEW UPDATED SCHOLARSHIP AND CONTEST LIST AVAILABLE
While most are for seniors, it is a good practice to see what is available each month
Safe Jobs for Youth Month Poster Contest
Due: Jan 27th
Jobs for Youth Al Teglia Scholarship
Due: Jan 29th
The Jobs for Youth Al Teglia Scholarship program provides 20 youth with $2,000 each. Scholars are selected for financial and personal need, and all Scholars demonstrate a clear desire to succeed. The program is open to Jobs for Youth Members ages 16-21 who reside in San Mateo County. Applicants must be at least a junior in high school and have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Go here to apply.Princeton Prize in Race Relations
Due: Jan 31st
Submit Your Writing to DePaul’s Blue Book: Best American High School Writing 2022
Deadline: Jan 31st
Best American High School Writing is a one-of-its-kind annual anthology featuring the best writing from high school students from across the United States. The collection is both a digital and print anthology.
Each year, the Blue Book features outstanding student work from high school literary magazines (poetry, fiction and essays), school newspapers (narrative journalism, profiles and feature writing), and new media (digital stories, narrative videos, podcasts and other forms of audio storytelling). We also feature a special section each year—for 2022, the section is “Defining a New Generation.” We encourage and include Spanish-language pieces in all of the above categories.
Submit student work via DePaul’s Blue Book Submissions.
Being selected to this national anthology would certainly enhance any student’s college applications. I hope it will also inspire selected students to continue to pursue writing in college.
Leyla Beban Young Authors Creative Writing Contest - open to all grades
DUE Feb 1st
Welcome aspiring young authors, and thank you for your interest in the $1000 for 1000 Words Creative Writing Contest! We’re looking for an outstanding piece of short fiction that consists of exactly 1000 words. While there are no specific guidelines beyond that, we encourage you to tell a story that matters. Write something you believe in. Tell a story that only you can tell. Our judges have no specific criteria in mind other than to look for excellence. In other words, write something that moves you that dazzles you that says precisely what you want to say in precisely the way you want to say it. As long as you do so in precisely 1000 words
For More Information click here
2023 EngineerGirl Writing Contest
Due February 1st
2023 Topic: Write a 750 word essay- Imagine how new innovations related to one of the 20 Greatest Engineering Achievements of the 20th Century will be different as more women and non-white engineers are involved in designing solutions.
Open to all high school students! More Information and Application Here.
Interested in Becoming a Pilot? Upwind Scholarship Opportunity (Juniors Only)
Scholarship due February 17th
Scholarships for high school juniors that are interested in aviation. The scholarship provides both the ground and flight training necessary to obtain a private pilot license. The training mainly occurs in the summer. There will be an Upwind informational meeting online for any interested applicants on Saturday, January 28 at 3:00pm. You can register at upwindscholarship.com/info-meeting. Applicants with questions are encouraged to attend to find out more about the program.
Girls That Code - Online Activities
They “release activities bi-weekly— some online, some offline, of varying levels of difficulty. Each activity features a woman in tech who pioneered innovative technology.” Click here for more information
Volunteer Opportunity with Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity is in need of volunteers, 16 years old and older, to help at our construction site in Daly City. If you are curious about Habitat and how you can get involved, we are holding informational sessions to provide a glimpse of our work. In these sessions, you can also expect to hear about the Covid-19 protocols currently in place to ensure the safety of volunteers.
Click Here for more information on how to volunteer
Goetz Bros. Sporting Goods (P/T) Sales Associates
Foley Electric Needs Warehouse Workers
Over the last two decades Foley Electric Inc has hired several of your high school students to help run our warehouse. Several of these men have gone on to become field electricians. I am once again looking to hire one or two of your student's part time after their school day is completed. Our hourly wage is $17 an hour. Work schedule is very flexible. Looking for hardworking mechanically inclined students.
Please contact John Philpott 650-369-2878
Front Office Assistant (P/T)(Bilingual Spanish) Needed
Duties: Filing, Telephones, Giving Appointments etc.
Timings: After School and Weekends
Contact: Walk-in Siva Cherukuri DDS 198 Arch St Redwood City (Across the street from Sequoia HS) or
email: sivasch@hotmail.com
Lifeguard and Swim Instructors at YMCA
Lifeguard and swim instructor positions available at our local YMCA. Min age 15 for lifeguard and 16 for swim instructors. Pay starts at $20/hour. Apply by scanning QR on the flyers or go here: ymcasv.org/jobs and apply to the appropriate YMCA.
Learningtech.org looking for part-time Administrative Aide
Learningtech.org in San Carlos has an opening for a part-time Administrative Aide, 6-8 hours/week. Pay starts at $15/hr. Come by the College and Career Center to get application information.
Mathnasium of Redwood City, a Math-Only Learning Center
Looking for high school students with exceptional math skills through Algebra I and Geometry to join our team! We offer competitively paid part-time jobs at Sequoia Station with flexible scheduling and ongoing training opportunities. Our starting salaries are $15.50 - $19.00, depending on what level of math the instructors can teach.
How To Videos for students now on our website!
January 15-21, 2023 Click Here
College Tip: School Size JUNIORS: Girls or Boys State Info, FINANCIAL AID: How Families Pay for College
First Semester Newsletters: See school website for full list