Contact Information Bulletin 23 – February 24 - 28 Ms. Rebecca Himuro College & Career Counselor College & Career Bulletin (808)305-1028 [email protected] Moanalua High School SY 2019-2020 Upcoming Events ASVAB Senior College Acceptances & Financial Fri. 3/6/20 8:00 am Aid Award Letters Library Seniors, many of you have been receiving admissions SAT Prep Workshop decisions and will soon be receiving your financial aid award 3/7-8/20 letters from the colleges you have been admitted to. 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Remember, do not make a decision until you have all of your financial aid letters. University of Portland Accepted Student Reception Make an appointment with Ms. Himuro if you need help Sat. 3/7/2020 understanding your financial aid award letter or email! 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Ala Moana Hotel Don’t forget to report all college acceptances and merit/athletic scholarships to Ms. Himuro! Be sure to bring a SAT Prep Classes copy of all acceptance letters and scholarship award letters 3/16-20/20 to the CCC. 10:30 am – 12:30 pm The Manoa Experience – University Preview Day Important Announcements Sat. 4/4/20 10:00 am – 1:30 pm Seniors: UH Manoa Campus February To Do List: Honolulu National College Check in with Ms. Himuro to make sure you’re on the right Fair track Tues. 4/21/20 Make sure you’re caught up with all CAP work 8:30 am – 11:30 am Submit the FAFSA (if you haven’t already) 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Fill out scholarship applications Hawaii Convention Center Let Ms. Himuro know which schools you’ve been accepted to SAT Prep Workshop Bring copies of your acceptance letters and scholarship 4/25-26/20 award letters to the College & Career Center 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Keep working hard in your classes! Go to moanaluahs.org for more information! Page 1 of 9 FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid The FAFSA is now available online. Be sure to complete the FAFSA ASAP! Here are a few tips: Create your FSA ID before starting your FAFSA. Students and College Visits parents both need their own FSA IDs. Create your FSA ID online at https://fsaid.ed.gov. Linfield College Fill out the FAFSA online at https://fafsa.gov. Fri. 2/28 1:30 pm (pd. 7) Be sure you’re filling out the FAFSA for the correct school year. Since you’ll be entering college in 2020, you should Pacific Rim Christian be filling out the 2020-2021 FAFSA form. University Submit your FAFSA as soon as possible! Tues. 3/3 9:50 am (pd. 2) College Acceptances & The National Decision Deadline University of Hawaii, Hilo Congratulations to students who have already been accepted to (Admitted Students Only) the colleges they have applied to! Remember, do not make a Tues. 3/3 1:10 pm (pd. 5) decision to attend a college or send in a tuition deposit until you complete your FAFSA and receive a financial aid award letter. Hawaii Medical College Students do not need to make a decision until May 1, 2020 and Wed. 3/4 12:02 pm (lunch) should only submit a tuition deposit to ONE SCHOOL. Please report all college acceptances to Ms. Himuro. California Polytechnic State University Juniors: Wed. 3/4 1:45 pm (pd. 7) ACT/SAT Prep Northern Arizona University Test Prep HI will be having Spring Break SAT Prep classes for 4 days Tues. 3/24 1:10 pm (pd. 5) (March 16 – 19) from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm, and a 2-day SAT Prep Workshop on March 7 & 8 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm and April 25 & 26 University of Hawaii at from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. IDEAL FOR JUNIORS. To register, go to Manoa www.test-prephi.com or call (808)261-6666. (Admitted Students Only) Tues. 3/31 9:50 am (pd. 4) Running Start Running Start is a program that allows “eligible” high school Hawaii Army National Guard students (typically seniors) to take college courses at a University of Tues. 3/31 11:00 am (pd. 5) Hawaii system campus as part of their high school coursework. Students interested in enrolling in Running Start courses for the Fall Hawaii Undergraduate 2019 semester should see Ms. Himuro in the CCC. The application Initiative (HUI) deadlines for the Fall 2020 semester are as follows: (Admitted UH Manoa Kapiolani Community College: April 1, 2020 Students Only) Honolulu Community College: May 1, 2020 Mon. 4/6 12:15 pm (pd. 6) Leeward Community College: May 1, 2020 University of Colorado QuestBridge – College Prep Scholars Program Colorado Springs The application for the 2020 QuestBridge College Prep Scholars Fri. 4/17 8:45 am (pd. 1) Program is open. The College Prep Scholars Program equips academically outstanding, low-income students with the University of California, knowledge, confidence, and resources to apply to the nation’s Riverside best colleges. Through their partnership with 40 top colleges – Fri. 4/17 10:15 am (pd. 2) including Stanford, Yale, and Duke – QuestBridge prepares Go to moanaluahs.org for more information! Page 2 of 9 College Prep Scholars to stand out in the college admissions process. The College Prep Scholars Program is open to high school juniors who demonstrate Strength in Character & Academic Achievement and Financial Need. Find out if you’re eligible and apply for free at www.questbridge.org. University of California, San Diego Freshmen & Sophomores: Fri. 4/17 12:45 pm (pd. 3) PSAT 9 & PSAT 10 Eastern Washington University The PSAT 9 & PSAT 10 will be administered at Moanalua High Mon. 4/20 8:45 am (pd. 4) School on Friday, March 13th. Students who registered to take the PSAT should report to the College & Career Center no later than The University of Melbourne 7:45 am on test day to receive their classroom assignments. Mon. 4/20 10:15 am (pd. 5) Remember to bring a picture ID, 2 - #2 pencils, and an approved calculator. No laptops, cellphones, or smart watches will be University of Tampa allowed. Registration is closed. Mon. 4/20 12:15 pm (pd. 6) ACT/SAT Prep Marymount California Test Prep HI will be having Spring Break SAT Prep classes for 4 days University (March 16 – 19) from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm, and a 2-day SAT Prep Mon. 4/20 1:30 pm (pd. 7) Workshop on March 7 & 8 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm and April 25 & 26 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. To register, go to www.test-prephi.com or Scripps College call (808)261-6666. Tues. 4/21 12:45 pm (pd. 3) Cornell College Other Important Announcements Wed. 4/22 10:15 am (pd. 5) ASVAB High Point University The ASVAB Test will be administered at Moanalua High School on Wed. 4/22 12:15 pm (pd. 6) Friday, March 6th at 8:00 am. This test is open to all 10th, 11th, and 12th graders. While this test is for students who are interested in Baylor University joining the military after high school, it is also a great interest Wed. 4/22 1:30 pm (pd. 7) inventory took and any students who want to understand their interests and strengths are encouraged to take it. Come to the San Diego State University CCC to sign up. It’s FREE! Thurs. 4/23 8:45 am (pd. 1) University of Portland Accepted Student’s Reception Ritsumeikan University The University of Portland will be hosting an Accepted Student’s Fri. 4/24 1:30 pm (pd. 7) Reception on Saturday, March 7th from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm at the Ala Moana Hotel. This event is a great way to get an insider’s view Holy Names University of what it’s like to live and learn on The Bluff. Students will have an Mon. 4/27 8:45 am (pd. 1) opportunity to connect with and hear from members of the University of Portland Community. RSVP online at https://admissions.up.edu/register/hawaii_reception. The Manoa Experience – University Preview Day The University of Hawaii at Manoa’s annual campus-wide open house on Saturday, April 4th from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm brings More colleges to come… thousands of prospective students, families, and educators to the beautiful University of Hawaii at Manoa campus. Meet with Go to moanaluahs.org for more information! Page 3 of 9 engaging faculty, staff, and students from over 180 Academic Programs & Student Services; Experience demonstrations, hands-on activities, and displays; Go on various tours highlighting the campus, residence halls, and learning facilities; Visit the Office of Admissions; Watch performances by student groups; Win free prizes and giveaways; and much more! Register online at http://manoa.hawaii.edu/admissions/experience/index.html. Honolulu National College Fair Colleges from across the country will be at the Hawaii Convention Center for a national college fair. The college fair will be on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 from 8:30am-11:30am and 5:00pm-8:00pm. This is a great opportunity to speak with representatives from colleges and universities. The fair will be free and open to the public. Preregister for the Honolulu National College Fair and see a list of attending schools online at https://www.nacacfairs.org/honolulu. Kahua Ho’omau Ola Kahua Ho’omau Ola’s goal is to help students break down barriers and give college a try at Leeward Community College. Academic and Financial support is available for those who qualify.