Counselor's Corner March 2022
Janae Naranjo, Secondary School Counselor
Summer Program Highlight: COSLI Application Due April 30th!
Eligibility Requirements
1.Students from Colorado public schools (e.g., local school districts, charter, federal) or non-public schools (e.g. private, parochial, homeschool) may be nominated.
2. Priority is given to current 9th and 10th graders, but current 11th graders are permitted to apply and will also be considered.
3. Student must be a resident of Colorado at the time of attendance.
4. All students must meet the aptitude/achievement and behavior/character criteria as established by the Executive Board. The Executive Board takes the recommendations of the Advisory Board regarding program admittance. The Institute is clear that scores on tests and transcripts are only part of a holistic view of student applicants.
Selection Criteria
Multiple criteria are used in the selection process for all Colorado Student Leaders Institute (COSLI) nominees. It is crucial to understand that COSLI is meant for the student who is an exceptionally curious and excited learner. Very often, these qualities do not translate to test scores or transcripts, and these students may not necessarily be formally designated as gifted and talented. Therefore, we weigh the following REQUIRED application components:
Essay Questions
Student and Parent Statements
2 Recommendation Forms (at least one must be from a teacher)
Community involvement, activities, awards, life activity (work) and honors.
Scholastic performance as shown on transcripts or attested by teachers.
Test Scores (Aptitude, Achievement, EOCs, Pre-Collegiate, state standardized, or other)
High school transcripts
Adolescent Addiction Workshop April 29th and 30th
I MATTER
If you’ve ever said, ”I’m struggling. I want help,“ you are in the right place. The purpose of I Matter is to promote youth emotional and mental health. To begin, you will need to take a survey. Try to be honest as possible: your answers are completely confidential and will help match you with a clinician who can best support you. No matter your responses, you will be eligible for 3 free counseling.
To get started go to I Matter!
SAT/ACT Test Prep
Khan SAT Prep - Free and Personalized!
Need a fee waiver to take the SAT or ACT? Mrs. Naranjo has several in her office. Anyone eligible for free or reduced lunch qualifies for a fee waiver. Just stop in to get yours!
To register to take the ACT click here
Next Test Date: April 2, 2002
Registration Deadline: February 25, 2022
Next Test Date: June 11th
Registration Deadline: May 6th
To register to take the SAT click here
Next Test Date: May 7, 2022
Registration Deadline: April 8, 2022
Late Registration Deadline: April 26, 2022
Locations: Pagosa, Trinidad, and MORE
Next Test Date: June 4th
Registration Deadline: May 7th
Late Registration Deadline: May 25th
Locations: click link for locations
Free Classes
"The science of well being” offered by Yale.
How do I get scholarships?
Every college has both merit and foundational scholarships. Start looking at the colleges you have applied to and make sure you know what the deadlines are for both the merit and foundational scholarships. These deadlines can be as early as November 1st! Don't miss deadlines because you are not organized.
Local scholarships are sent out via messenger and email as they come across my desk.
ATTENTION ALL SENIORS
Scholarships
Below is an organized list of scholarships and due dates fastly approaching. Please make sure you are applying for FREE money! It is worth a few hours of your time. (I realize dates have passed but it is good for younger students to see what will be available).
Become a Greenhouse Scholar- ROLLING Application opens September 1st
Purina Mills- ROLLING Applications open September 1st- November 8th.
Horatio Alger Scholarship - Due October 25th
Coco Cola - Due October 31st
Boettcher Scholarship - Due November 1st
The Prudential Spirit of Community Award - November 10th
Daniels Fund Scholarship- Due November 15th
Hagan Scholarship Foundation- Due December 1st
PB&J Scholarship- Priority Deadline December 31st. Final Deadline May 31st.
Pinnacol Foundation Scholarship Nov 1st- Feb 15th
*NEW*Latinas First Foundation Scholarship- Due Feb. 20th
American's Farmers Grow Ag Leaders- January 14th
White Rose Scholarship Foundation - January 15th
Monte Vista COOP Scholarship- Due January 31st
Southwestern Fertilizer Conference Scholarship - Due January 31st
Colorado Council- Due February 1st
Society of Mayflower Descendants Scholarship- February 1st (Application in Naviance or see Mrs. Naranjo).
The Berg Scholarship - February 1st
SLV REC Scholarship- Due February 4th
Farm Credit - Due February 15th
*NEW*Rural Student Advocacy Scholarship - Due March 1st
American Agri- Women- March 1st
Denver Foundation Scholarship -Due March 1st
Dorian De Long Arts and Music Scholarship- March 1st
Colorado Masons' Benevolent Fund- Due March 15th must schedule an interview online.
Colorado Garden Foundation- Due March 15th
Outcalt Foundation - Due March 15th
IBC Scholarship- Due March 18th
Society of Woman Engineers- Due March 31
Town and Country Club GFWC/CFWC- Due March 31 See Mrs. Naranjo for an application!
Northern New Mexico Senior Men's Golf Association (NNMSMGA)- Due April 1st see Mrs. Naranjo for application
Monte Vista Rotary Club Scholarship - Due April 8th
Doug Monter Scholarship - Due April 8th email Mrs. Naranjo for an application
MV Elk's Scholarship - April 9th
Ross Barlow Foundation Scholarship- Due April 15th - See Mrs. Naranjo for an application
Sargent Foundation Scholarship- see Mrs. Naranjo Due April 20th at 4:00pm to Mrs. Naranjo
SLV Cattlemen's Association Scholarship- April 24th - email Mrs. Naranjo for an application
South Fork Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship Application- Due April 30th
Colorado 4-H Foundation Scholarships - Due April 30th
Del Norte Federal Bank- Due May 1st - email Mrs. Naranjo for an application
Colorado Agricultural Aviation Association- June 1st
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Colorado ASCENT Program
Accelerating Students through Concurrent Enrollment (ASCENT) is a fifth-year high school program that allows students to participate in concurrent enrollment the year after 12th grade.
SUMMER PROGRAMS!
- NEW! (8th -11th grade) Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies strives to enhance the education of motivated, intellectually curious, pre-college students. This summer we are offering several online academic enrichment programs. Our programs feature a wide variety of disciplines—including business, computer science, humanities, math, science, social justice, and more—allowing students to investigate advanced topics beyond the typical high school curriculum. Students engage in discussion-based online classes with instructors who are scholars in their fields and passionate about teaching.
- Colorado’s United States Senate Youth Application Now Available! Due October 8th.
The San Luis Valley REC has some really great opportunities for scholarships (which I’ve already sent you info for), as well as a Washington DC Youth Tour and Cooperative Leadership Camp (both are all-expense trips paid for by SLV REC).
Who’s Eligible?
Eligible applicants must be:
- High school students* that are at least 16 years of age on or before the selected trip
- Dependents of parents or guardians that are members of SLV REC
*You must currently still be attending high school at the time of application. If you will have graduated during the summer of 2022, you are still eligible to attend the tour or camp.
Questions can be directed to: Jennifer Alonzo, Marketing/Sales Coordinator, 719-852-6660, direct line www.slvrec.com - www.ciello.com
- 62nd Annual Frontiers of Science Program -For six summer weeks, students become immersed in a learning environment with dedicated instructors and mentors, boosting their self-confidence and facilitating self-discovery. FSI seeks to reach beyond the high-school curriculum by introducing new scientific concepts within a workshop setting. FSI students are immersed in learning-for-the-thrill-of-learning, residential STEM experiences to stimulate their interests so they can set and work toward personal, educational, and professional goals. They also earn college credit. Priority deadline is March 13th; Extended deadline is April 13th.
- Girls who code-This summer, girls and non-binary students in 9th-11th grade will have the experience of a lifetime as they learn to code alongside peers from across the country in virtual classrooms hosted by leading companies like Twitter, Disney, Bank of America, and so many more.
- COSLI (Colorado Student Leaders Institute). This is part of the Governor’s School network, and is a state-legislated summer program on the UC-Denver campus. Students live on campus for one month and earn 3 college credits in one of two “majors”--International Social Studies or STEAM; lectures and hands-on projects are part of the experience. Deadline extended until April 30th.
- Program: Mt. Blanca Summer Conservatory, hosted at Adams State University, is a week-long opportunity for students in grades 7 and up who are interested in an intensive week of instrumental or vocal music practice, collaboration, and workshops with other young artists. Applications are open soon.
- Program: Two (possibly three) different week long computer science camps, open to students entering 8th grade through high school, offer students the opportunity to learn indoors and explore the outdoors as well. Held at Western State in Gunnison, these amazingly affordable camps ($50-125 all-inclusive) appear to be worth a look. The first is a day camp; the second is an overnight ; the third is still in the works. Applications open middle of February-ish.
- Pre-Collegiate CU Denver Programs with Middle School, High School, and Summer Options. Students do apply for this process, but can have ongoing “membership” once accepted.
- Summer Discovery High School and Middle School course registration is now open! Popular courses will fill up fast. Encourage students to apply and enroll today to ensure a spot in their desired course(s). They offer more than 300 options including world-class STEM, Business, Law, and Arts courses. Middle school and high school students will gain an academic advantage this summer while experiencing life on a college campus. Students should submit their applications and enroll today to secure a spot in the course(s) of their choice.
- The Summer Science Program : 39 day residential science intensive DOING astrophysics or biochemistry for current juniors or advanced sophomores. Cost is high ($6950) but scholarships can cover the FULL AMOUNT! Applications open Mid December and are due in February!
- West Texas A&M University Summer Camps - several to choose from!
SCIVET SUMMER PROGRAM
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Janae Naranjo
Email: jnaranjo@sargent.k12.co.us
Website: www.sargent.k12.co.us
Phone: 719-852-4025