Counseling Updates
Connecting you to resources & opportunities (10/12/2022)
October break is nearly upon us! Just a reminder that the first quarter ends on 10/28/2022. In this edition of the newsletter, you'll find:
- Applying for financial aid
- District scholarship application
- Get feedback from a UC Reader!
- Sierra College updates
- Resources and opportunities for students and families
Important Reminders for Seniors
District Scholarship Application
As of October 7, all district scholarships are now visible in students' Going Merry account. Where seniors should be in the district scholarship application process right now:
- Profile 100% complete through Going Merry
- TWO letter of recommendation requests through the Going Merry system. Check with recommenders to be sure requests were received!
- Progress on or completion of 2022 Writing Prompts: Click Here
- Go through all 70% or more match on local scholarships and "heart" the scholarships you will be applying to. (Hide the scholarships you will not be applying to.)
- Load as you go... Load any documents or essays into all the scholarships you will be applying to as you complete or have them. Applications save as you go.
- Submit scholarships when you have completed all that is required.
- Scholarship applications are all due on 12/16/2022 by 9pm - Do not wait until the last minute!
- Be sure to review the scholarships that have additional essay questions.
- NJUHSD will continue to partner with Going Merry to bring our students and families the best scholarship program and FAFSA support.
College Application Deadlines
UC Personal Insight Questions
Sierra College
Join us in-person (Rocklin) on Oct. 26 from 6-8 pm for a Nursing Program Admissions Workshop. Learn more about the Sierra College Nursing Program:
- How to apply to the Nursing program
- What are the prerequisites
- How important are grades
- What does multi-criteria entrance mean
- What is the ATI TEAS
- Bring your questions
- Click for MORE INFO
Join us at Info Night! The Outreach team welcomes you to attend a Virtual Information Session on Oct. 19 or Nov. 16 to learn about resources, programs, and services offered at Sierra College. Join to learn about enrollment steps, dates, and deadlines to enroll at the college. RSVP required