Senior College & Career Newsletter
Week of September 12-18, 2021
Welcome Students & Families
Scroll through for important information regarding College/Career
How to reach us?
For general questions and inquiries please email tignaitis@seq.org
During September, I will have less availability for students due to important annual conferences on the following days:
UC Conference Sept14 (afternoon half day and 15(all day)
CSU Conference Sept 21(all day)
NACAC Annual Conference Sept 23-25 (all day)
At this time please come in person to make an appointment
Important Dates and Deadlines
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sept 16 -CSF Applications Due for Spring 2021 Grades (see below)
Sept 24- Last day to Turn in SR/LOR Form to Counselor for Apps Due on or before Dec 15
Oct 7 - Senior Financial Aid Evening
Oct 9 - Cash for College
Nov 5- Last day to Turn in SR/LOR Form to Counselor for Apps Due AFTER Dec 15
Need Help Applying to College? College Club Starts Sept 14th
This Tuesday we will go over how College Club can help this application period!
If you have a sport or job after-school, please come see Ms Ignaitis at lunch for an alternate time
Our goal is to get something done every week
Hope to see you there!
If you have questions, please come see Ms Ignaitis
Annual Grade Level IB/4 Year College Bound Meeting Recording Available on Website
If you missed the Grade Level 4YR College & IB Meeting on Sept 1st
Copy the link below to share this recording with viewers:
Presentation Recording in English Passcode: dY6Z?Oeg
Presentation Recording In Spanish (no passcode needed)
The grade-level presentation (with and without the recording) and handouts will also be available on the website following the meeting.
From The Counseling Office
All seniors who attended an SR/LOR Form meeting on Sept 2nd or Sept 3rd will be emailed the meeting presentation. The presentation includes live links with 'how to videos' for each required activity. The presentation also includes links to register for a required workshop with Ms. Ignaitis and a required meeting with your counselor to submit your form. We encourage attendees to access the videos as a guide and resource to successfully complete the SR/LOR form.
CSF Applications Period Now Open for SPRING 2021 Grades DUE: Sept 16th at 3:45 – Don’t Wait! No Late Exceptions!
The California Scholarship Federation (CSF) emphasizes high standards of scholarship and community service for California high school students. For families that do not know about CSF, it is basically a state-wide honor roll organization. The word scholarship has to do with academic performance NOT SCHOLARSHIP MONEY.
You must be a member at LEAST one semester of your senior year to be a Life Member!
For applications, class lists, help completing the form, and general information about the CSF organization please visit the College and Career Center’s CSF webpage or in the bin outside of the College and Career Center
Directions and deadline for submitting a Spring 2021 Grades CSF Application - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
DIRECTIONS:
Only students can complete and submit the application to Ms Ignaitis in the College and Career Center/Room 115 from August 30 to September 16th
The submitted application packet must include:
1. A completed CSF application
2. $5.00 application fee in cash or a check made payable to Sequoia High School
3. A copy of the previous semester report card or transcript- A transcript can be obtained through a student’s Infinite Campus account (report tab).
Please DO NOT GO TO THE GUIDANCE OFFICE FOR YOUR TRANSCRIPT!
STUDENTS - if you need help, have questions, or have an issue paying please come by the College and Career Center or email tignaitis@seq.org
Are You Planning on Taking a SAT or ACT Exam?
If you need to take the SAT or ACT, you need to register on your own.
Before registering, check the college’s website for deadlines and requirements
Spaces are limited so sign up as soon as possible
For more information go to websites for more information
College Board SAT - Deadline to register for Nov 6 exam is Oct 8
ACT - Deadline to register for the Oct 23 exam is Sept 17
College Visits and Beyond and How to Sign Up for a College Visit at Sequoia Signing Up for a College Visit at Sequoia High – READ CAREFULLY
It is a good practice to look at the list of schools visiting Sequoia (or the area) on a regular basis.
Below are the steps you must follow to attend the visiting college meetings at Sequoia High School:
STEP 1: In your Naviance account, go to the “College” tab on the top bar, click on “College Visits”, to get the complete list OR under “What’s New” on your homepage, select a college you want to visit and click on “Register ” until you see a confirmation box.
STEP 2: Ask your teacher of the class you will be missing permission to leave his/her class during the time listed on Naviance. IF OK, go to Step 3.
*STEP 3: PRINT YOUR CONFIRMATION PAGE on your Naviance account
*STEP 4: Have your teacher SIGN THE Confirmation Page as your pass BEFORE YOU LEAVE CLASS. If you do not a have a signed pass, you will not be admitted.
*You can also show it to your teacher on your phone and have a teacher sign a piece of scratch paper if easier
PROBLEMS –
If you are not on the list, you will not be admitted EVEN THOUGH your teacher signed a pass.
If you know you might have printer problems, print the pass in the College and Career Center at lunch the day before the visit.
How To Video - Sign Up for a College Visit at Sequoia
Sequoia High School College Visits
Macalester College
Tue Sept 14
8:00 AM
Haverford College
Tue Sept 14
10:30 AM
Wesleyan University
Tue Sept 14
11:30 AM
Gettysburg College
Wed Sept 15
7:30 AM
Willamette University
Wed Sept 15
8:00 AM
Chapman University
Wed Sept 15
8:30 AM
Bates College
Thu Sept 16
8:00 AM
Lehigh University
Fri Sept 17
11:00 AM
Merrimack College
Mon Sept 20
8:00 AM
Vanderbilt University
Mon Sept 20
9:30 AM
The University of Arizona
Mon Sept 20
10:30 AM
Loyola University Chicago
Mon Sept 20
11:30 AM
University of the Pacific
Mon Sept 20
2:00 PM
University of Southern California
Wed Sept 22
10:15 AM
The University of Alabama
Mon Sept 27
11:30 AM
Elon University
Mon Sept 27
2:00 PM
California Lutheran University
Tue Sept 28
8:00 AM
Whittier College
Tue Sept 28
9:30 AM
Sarah Lawrence College
Tue Sept 28
11:30 AM
St Olaf College
Tue Sept 28
2:00 PM
Dartmouth College
Wed Sept 29 7:30 AM
Other College Events
Interested in a Women’s College? Sister Colleges Joint Information Session
Sept 14 or Sept 18
The Sister Colleges (Barnard, Bryn Mawr, Mount Holyoke, Smith and Wellesley) are having a joint information session and mini college fair. Students and their parents will learn about: Our diverse, tight-knit communities. Our unique strengths across all fields, especially in the sciences. Our outstanding campus opportunities — internships, research, leadership development, career preparation and social life. Powerful outcomes for Sisters alumnae.
Register at wellesley.edu/admission/sisters.
Columbia University, the University of Chicago, the University of Texas at Austin, the University of Michigan, and Yale University
Throughout the fall we will also host a series of virtual events for prospective students and families. Please share these details with your school community. The sessions will cover academics campus life, financial aid and admissions process at all five schools.
Student Events (There are more in Oct too)
In Person Local College Night Sponsored by PAL/College Advising Prep
Sept 30th
Talk with College Reps from UC, CSU, local community colleges, private and out of state colleges.
Thursday September 23
Special Access and Affordability Session
8 pm EDT / 7 pm CDT / 6 pm MDT / 5 pm PDT
Thursday September 30
8 pm EDT / 7 pm CDT / 6 pm MDT / 5 pm PDT
Virtual Events Columbia Univ., Univ. of Chicago, Univ. of Texas at Austin, Univ. of Michigan and Yale
Thursday September 23
Special Access and Affordability Session
8 pm EDT / 7 pm CDT / 6 pm MDT / 5 pm PDT
Thursday September 30
8 pm EDT / 7 pm CDT / 6 pm MDT / 5 pm PDT
Midwest Showcase Virtual College Fair
Sept 16 & 17
Colleges in the Midwest offer high quality and often have great affordability for our students.
The following colleges and universities will be represented at the Showcase: Albion College, Allegheny College, Antioch College, Beloit College, Carleton College, Coe College, Colorado College, Cornell College, Denison University, DePauw University, Earlham College, Grinnell College, Hope College, Kalamazoo College, Kenyon College, Knox College, Lake Forest College, Lawrence University, Luther College, Macalester College, Monmouth College, Oberlin College, Ohio Wesleyan University, Ripon College, St. Olaf College, Wabash College, and The College of Wooster.
Drexel University Application Workshop Series
Drexel is offering monthly series of online events designed to help guide students, families, and counselors through important steps of the college application process
- Writing Personal Statements for Your College Application - Sept 21
- Crafting Your Portfolio for College Success - Oct 20
- Exploring Your Academic Interests - Nov 17
To register and get more information go to their website
Saint Louis University Financial Aid Presentation
Sept 22 and 29
Join Student Financial Services from Saint Louis University as we discuss the Financial Aid process and answer your questions regarding paying for a college education.
To register and get more information go to their website
Local College Night Sponsored by PAL/College Advising Prep - IN PERSON
Sept 30
Talk with College Reps for UC, CSU, local community colleges, private and out of state colleges. Offered in English and Spanish We will be providing snacks for all families/students, so please encourage any interested student to rsvp with the QR code or tinyurl.com link so we can have an idea of how many people will be attending.
GENERAL FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE INFORMATION
Requesting Transcripts
The only transcripts that need to be requested AT THIS TIME are for OUT OF STATE public colleges and some Non Common App private colleges that do not require a school report or LOR
If you need a transcript sent AT THIS TIME, email tignaitis@seq.org
*There is a five school day turn around for the Guidance Department to send transcripts.
You DO NOT REQUEST TRANSCRIPTS FOR:
1. UC/CSU - Not required with your application
2. ANY College Listed on your School Report/LOR Form- They will be sent automatically by your counselor with your school report
For more information download the Handouts From the Senior Grade Level Meeting that include Sending Documents Information
Specific Four Year College Information By Type
CSU INFORMATION
Do NOT Start Until Oct 1st
The CSU Application YOU NEED AS A SENIOR IN HIGH SCHOOL will not be available until October 1st
As a first time freshman, you will need to choose Fall of 2022
If you apply now using Spring of 2022, you application will not be considered.
UC INFORMATION
UCLA Fall Open House
Sept 25th -30th
Our program will be virtual this year and will take place from Saturday, September 25 through Thursday, September 30. To best serve our prospective students and their families, we will offer programming on Saturday and in the evenings Monday through Thursday. Your students and their families will have an opportunity to gain insight about the admission process, learn more about the incredible academic opportunities available to them, participate in student panels, virtually tour campus and experience Bruin pride firsthand.
Registration is required, students can make a reservation here
The UC Application is now open for the Fall of 2022
Students can submit the application between Nov 1-30 2021
There will be workshops available at Sequoia at the end of October
Every UC has great information and tips on completing the application - Check out UCSB page
COMMON APPLICATION INFORMATION
UPDATE on Meeting to Request Letters of Recommendation in the College and Career Center - CHANGE IN TIME
The times have changed from the lunch time meetings on FLEX Days to the FLEX PERIOD - 1140-1225 for Oct 21, 22, 28 and 29th
If you signed up for lunch and you can't change, please email me.
Sequoia School Information for Common Application
For the Education – Grades Section of the Common Application
Graduating Class Size: 507
Class Rank Report: None
GPA Scale Reporting: 4
Cumulative GPA: Correct GPA is now on your transcript on IC
GPA Weighting: Weighted
Common App Tab Education Section
College Tab Recommenders and FERPA Section
Specific Community College Information
San Mateo County CC: Canada, College of San Mateo and Skyline
There are three community colleges in San Mateo County: Canada College, College of San Mateo and Skyline College. These Colleges serve more than 31,000 students each year and offer the first two years of instruction in a wide variety of degree and transfer programs, as well as vocational-technical programs.
The traditional four-year college experience isn't for everyone. Some students aren't sure what they want to study, while others are looking for a more affordable education. Many students study for two years at community college before transferring to a four-year college, saving significant money on tuition.
Eligibility to Apply:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Anyone 18 years of age or older
We will be having our FIRST Canada Application Workshop Nov 4th - Sign up on Naviance under College Visits
Youth Advisory Board and Peer Mediators
Want to get involved and make a difference at Sequoia?
Youth Advisory Board and Peer Mediators are both clubs on campus that work on supporting students and elevating their voices! YAB works towards identifying issues that impact students at Sequoia. Peer Mediators trains students to help others with conflicts. If interested in either of these clubs please reach out to Alicia Siese, alicia.siese@star-vista.org or come by the Teen Resource Center for an application.
Healthy Cities Tutoring - Volunteer Opportunity
Volunteers, aged 14 - 96 years old, provide one-on-one support for children in K-8th grade in San Carlos or Redwood City schools to improve their academic performance, engagement in learning and self-esteem. The need for volunteer tutors grows every year and we hope you or someone you know will get involved in this rewarding volunteer experience.
In Redwood City, we currently serve Clifford School (K-8th grade), Connect Community Charter School(K-8th grade), Kennedy Middle School (6-8th grade), and Henry Ford Elementary School (K-5th grade). You will be able to choose your preferred school location, age/grade of child, and day/time for tutoring.
Tutor training and orientation for all new volunteers starts in October
For more information about Healthy Cities Volunteer Opportunities: Visit
Star Vista Teen Volunteer (Must be 16 or older)
Volunteering with StarVista is an excellent opportunity to learn more about yourself and receive valuable training while making an important contribution to your Community
StarVista has helped people throughout San Mateo County navigate life’s challenges. Our counseling, crisis prevention, youth housing, and early childhood programs help tens of thousands of people in our community each year.
Habitat For Humanity One Day Event
Build with Pride 2021 at Bayview Senior Center and Quesada Garden Initiative in San Francisco.
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
Upcoming Local Scholarship for Sequoia Students
The Sequoia Award Scholarship
Deadline October 31st
Do you live in Redwood City and have you made an impact with your community service activities?
The Sequoia Awards provides scholarships to high school seniors who are outstanding community volunteers. To apply for a Sequoia Awards scholarship, you must: have performed voluntary community service; be a high school senior; and reside at a Redwood City mailing address. This includes unincorporated Redwood City, North Fair Oaks, Emerald Hills, and Redwood Shores. For application and more information visit their website here
Deadline to submit an application and materials is October 31
Upload your transcript from Infinite Campus
FAFSA Opens Oct 1st - Get Your FAFSA ID Now (Student and One Parent/Guardian)
What is an FSA ID?
It is a username and password combination that allows you to sign your FAFSA form electronically. Your FSA ID also can be used to access the myStudentAid app, sign loan contracts, and access certain information online.
Why do I need one, if I haven’t started the FAFSA Application?
Getting it ahead of time and using it to begin your FAFSA form on fafsa.gov or on the myStudentAid mobile app cuts down on errors and delays.
Does my parent(s)/Guardian(s) need to get one too?
If you’re a dependent student, one of your parents whose information is reported on the FAFSA form will also need an FSA ID so that he or she can sign your application electronically. (It is ok if your parents/guardians do not have SSN)
Where do I go to get an FSA ID?
Get started here!
FAFSA opens Oct 1 but it is quicker to complete if you have a FAFSA ID before you start.
The most important step is that you physically have your Social Security Card with you to make sure create your FAFSA with the exact name and number on your card!
RESOURCES
For Help creating a FAFSA ID, watch the short video clip on the College and Career How To webpage
Click on the purple buttons below for more information about FAFSA, CA Dream, and CSS Profile
Other Resource: 7 Easy Steps to the FAFSA: click here
Chick-fil-A in Redwood City
Apply at www.cfaredwoodcity.com
Stanford University Residential & Dining Enterprises Food Service Positions
They have open interviews each week on Fridays and Saturday - A flier is available in the College and Career Center or go to their website for more information
Menlo Country Club is Looking for Servers | Bussers | Banquet Servers Housekeeping | Locker Room Attendants
BENEFITS Competitive Wages Complimentary Meals While on Duty Flexible Scheduling Hospitality Training Fun, Family-Oriented Work Environment Golf Privileges (in accordance with the club’s policies) Holiday Bonus Potential
HOW TO APPLY Please submit your current resume and a cover letter explaining your interest to James Shafer, Clubhouse Manager, at JShafer@menlocc.com
Math & Reading Grader/Tutor (All Grades) Kumon RWC
My name is Lihuei Yau, owner of Kumon Math & Reading Center, located one block south of Sequoia. I'm currently hiring one grader as the followings:
1. part time work schedule, Tuesdays and Fridays, 3-6pm
2. grading school age study worksheets, and support preschoolers
3. this is year-run program
Please post this ad and let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you! Lihuei Yau 1606 El Camino Real RC, CA 94063
Email your resume to lihueiw@yahoo.com or text to 650-799-4099The Kumon (the world's largest after-school enrichment program) Center of San Carlos, is seeking a Math assistant who enjoys working with children K-12 in a classroom setting.
This is a great opportunity and we have several part-time positions available. We are looking for candidates who have experience working with kids (in a paid- or non-paid position), and are able to work with students on Algebra to Pre-Calc (ideally have taken the IB Applications year 1 or IB Analysis year 1 course or equivalent class).
Qualifications:
Quick learner with solid communication skills
· Detail-oriented and a great multitasker
· Punctual and reliable
· Strong Math and Reading skills
· Enjoys working with children
· Excellent team player
With COVID-19, the health and safety of our students and staff is our utmost importance. Our staff is vaccinated, masks are required for everyone entering the center and all students and staff are socially distanced.
Our center is located in the San Carlos Plaza at 165 El Camino Real. Work hours are Mondays and Thursday afternoons approximately 6 to 8 hours per week. Hourly rate is DOE. Applicants should email a resume with work and non-paid experience and qualifications to kumonsancarlos@gmail.com.
OTHER SENIOR INFORMATION
How To Videos for students now on our website!
All Newsletters Available Online!
Sept 5-11
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GENERAL FOUR YEAR COLLEGE INFO: Adding Colleges to Naviance
CSU INFO
COMMON APPLICATION/PRIVATE COLLEGE INFO: SR/LOR Mandatory College and Career Meeting Info
OTHER INFO: Senior Portrait Reminder
August 15-21
COMMON APPLICATION INFO: Letter of Recommendation Info
August 29- Sept 4
COMMON APPLICATION INFORMATION: FERPA Info