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Teri Keeney
tkeeney@rjuhsd.us
(916) 786-8676 ext. 5111College Reps please visit Counselor Community to schedule a visit to our school or send me an email.
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Wednesday, March 20 - Arizona State University 12 pm
- Wednesday, March 27 – Washington State 12:45 pm
- Wednesday, April 3: Spring College Fair during both lunches in the Quad
- Wednesday, April 3: Sac State Admissions Workshop "I'm going to Sac State, Now what do I do?" 10 am Library
- Wednesday, April 10: Colorado Mesa University 11:15 am
- Friday, April 26 - University of Nevada, Reno Both Lunches
Admitted Student Meetings (see below for more information)
- Wednesday, March 20 - Arizona State University 12 pm
- Wednesday, March 27 – Washington State 12:45 pm
- Wednesday, April 3 - CSU Sacramento 10 am
- Friday, April 26 - University of Nevada, Reno Both Lunches
Sign up HERE
UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE:
UTI trains and prepares students who have a passion for the Automotive, Diesel, Welding, Auto Body, Motorcycle, CNC Machining Industries!
Universal Technical Institute upcoming events:
- Bass Pro Shot (Future Tech Nights)
Come out and hear about career opportunities as a Technician with Bass Pro Shops
Friday April 5th 6-8PM
Rocklin CA
Bass Pro Shops offers Tuition Reimbursement to our Graduates who work for them as a technician (Over 4000 companies offer Tuition reimbursement to UTI Graduates)
Free refreshments will be provided and there will also Raffle off Free prizes
- Summer Ignite
2020 Grads can take Free Classes at UTI This summer
Classes being in the middle of June or the beginning of July and there is no charge
Students will have the opportunity to “Test Drive our School” credits are transferable and will shaves off money from tuition if they end up attending after high school
Washington State, Azusa Pacific, Arizona State and University of Nevada, Reno
Admitted Students
What’s Next? Meetings in the College & Career Center
If you've been admitted to Washington State, Azusa Pacific, University of Nevada, Reno or Arizona State, please come to your informational meeting. You will learn what your next steps are, deadlines and more. You are welcome to bring your questions. Please sign up HERE
Thursday, March 14 - Azusa Pacific University AFTER SCHOOL @ 12:30 (MINIMUM DAY) – Pizza provided
Wednesday, March 20 - Arizona State University 12 pm
Wednesday, March 27 – Washington State 12:45 pm
Wednesday, April 3 - CSU Sacramento 10 am
Friday, April 26 - University of Nevada, Reno Both Lunches
SENIOR HIRING EVENT
Are interested in carpentry, framing, HVAC,plumbing, electrical and more...
Get a paid internship
Saturday, April 13
9-11 am
Citrus Heights Community Center, 6300 Fountain Square, Citrus Heights
CSU Sacramento – College Making it Happen, a Free Event
Saturday, April 26
Check in: 8 am to 9 am
Program ends at 2 pm
For more information and to register online: www.csus.edu/cmih
Workshops for parents and students designed to communicate the importance of early academic and financial planning to assure all children have choices after high school.
UCLA Department of Art Summer Program
See FLYER for program details.
Golfland/Sunsplash Hiring Event
Golfland/Sunsplash will be back Wednesday, March 20th during both lunches taking applications for summer positions. Lifeguard, castle workers, and more.
AP EXAM REGISTRATION
Reminders:
- You must login to the students’ rjuhsd.us email account prior to registering.
- The link is only active for rjuhsd users.
Dates to Remember
March 15, 2019
- Last Day to register and payment
- Last day for refunds
March 18, 2019
- Late Fees begin
March 28, 2019
- LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION
UC Berkeley VISION Program
Thursday, April 4th, 2019 to Sunday, April 7th, 2019
What is VISION?
VISION is a 4-day, 3-night, all-expense-paid mentorship program that takes place annually in April where high school students from across California are invited to spend a weekend in Berkeley to explore, discuss, and learn about issues that affect Vietnamese and Vietnamese American communities as well as overarching challenges encountered across all cultures. This year, VISION 2019 will take place from Thursday, April 4th, 2019 to Sunday, April 7th, 2019.
In order to be a part of our program, all students who are interested will need to submit an application (linked at the end). The criteria for applications will be based on the applicant's quality of essays, leadership potential, and enthusiasm for learning. Applicants from ALL backgrounds and ethnicities are encouraged to apply; the application is also open to ALL grade levels in high school, regardless of GPA.
For more information Click HERE
Here is the link to our online application, which is due on Thursday, February 28, 2019: https://tinyurl.com/vision2019mentee
College Rep Visits
Colorado Mesa University April 10 11:15 amCollege Day Fair April 3rd during both lunches
SCHOLARSHIPS
Where do I find Scholarships?
- Naviance
- In the College & Career Center and on the College & Career Center Website
- RJUHSD Local Scholarship Program Feb. 1-28
- Organizations your family is connected to – Local businesses, clubs, unions, banks, churches, parents place of employment.
- Check your intended college’s website under financial aid/scholarships.
- Online searches – be sure they are FREE. Here a few…
- Financial Aid on the Web: finaid.org
- Salle Mae Scholarships: https://www.salliemae.com/college-planning/college-scholarships/
- College Board: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/grants-scholarships
- College Board Opportunity Scholarships: https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/
- Going Merry: https://www.goingmerry.com/
- Wired Scholar: wiredscholar.com
- com: www.gocollege.com
- Search for Scholarships: scholarships360.org
- Fast Web: Fastweb.com
- Unusual scholarships
- Prestigious scholarships and fellowships
- Full tuition academic scholarships
- Scholarships for average students
- Community service scholarships
- Scholarships for Hispanic and Latino students
- Cancer scholarships
- Athletic scholarships
Transcripts and Your College Applications
If you apply through Common Application and invite your counselor – Your transcript will be sent automatically to the institutions you are applying
If you request a transcript from your counselor through the Coalition Application – Your transcript will be sent automatically to the institutions you are applying
If you request a transcript from your counselor through SENDedu – Your transcript will be sent automatically to the institutions you are applying
All others – with the exception of those noted above, you, the student, should order up transcripts through Student Services ($3 fee for each) unless there is an electronic means for your counselor to send a transcript to the insitution electronically. In those cases, it is the student’s responsibility to get their counselor that information for their counselor to do so.
If a hardcopy is needed to be sent, that would require you, the student, to order a transcript through Student Services at a cost of $3 each.
Any questions, please see Teri Keeney in the College & Career Center.
Sierra College Enrollment Specialist
Ms. Covarrubias, Sierra College Enrollment Specialist, is at GBHS in the College & Career Center Tuesdays from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm
Sierra College @ GBHS Schedule
October 1st: Fall 2019 Application opens
Seniors planning to attend Sierra College in the Fall 2019:
Step 1: Apply now with the Admissions application at the Sierra College home page
Step 2: Our Sierra College Enrollment Specialist will send a pass to follow up with you on Orientation to Sierra
What is Sierra Promise?
Sierra Promise is a partnership between Sierra College and our local district high schools to help students with their transition to college. Sierra Promise helps make students college-ready before they graduate from high school, and helps them start college with an education/career plan and access to financial support.
Who is eligible for Sierra Promise?
Granite Bay High School is a partner high school, as a current senior you are initially eligible. Once a student completes an application for admission to the college, he/she will receive an invitation in their mySierra account to “Become a Promise Scholar.”
What does it mean to “Become a Promise Scholar?”
Students who commit to Sierra Promise get additional services and support. These include:- Priority registration for your first semester, an education and career plan, assistance with financial aid/scholarships
- Referrals to support and success programs such as RISE, Guardian Scholars, Puente, EOPS, etc.
- Referrals to additional career and academic resources
- Workshops and events to help with registration and orientation
In return, Promise Scholars commit to the following:
- Complete the FAFSA or Dream application
- Participate in registration and orientation events sponsored by Sierra Promise
- Enroll in 30 or more units within your first year (summer, fall, spring)
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Scholarship Search Websites
The internet offers a variety of free scholarship search sites (see below). Be wary of any entity that guarantees you will be selected for a scholarship. Remember: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is! If you think you are a victim of a scholarship scam or financial aid fraud, please report it immediately to the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Inspector General at 1-800-MIS-USED or email oig.hotline@ed.gov.
Going Merry (A scholarship search and one application website)
The US Department of Labor's Scholarship Search
