Contact Information Bulletin 8 – October 14-18

Ms. Rebecca Himuro College & Career Counselor College & Career Bulletin (808)305-1028 [email protected] Moanalua High School

SY 2019-2020 Upcoming Events

College Applications Intro to College Financial Aid Wed. 10/16/19 Seniors, you should be working hard on college applications 6:00pm-7:00pm at this time. The earlier you get those submitted, the more Kaneohe Library time you’ll have to apply for scholarships. Your goal should be to have all college applications completed by December 1st. Common App Workshop Wed. 10/16/19 - Tutorial You are responsible for knowing what the application College & Career Center requirements are for each college/university you are applying Southern Methodist University to. Not every school will require letters of recommendation, Information Session but if they do, please be sure to ask your teachers and Thurs. 10/17/19 counselors IN PERSON and BEFORE providing their contact 6:00 pm information to colleges and universities! Practice Mid Pacific Institute communicating your plans and goals to them. Remember, you must allow 14 working school days for all requests for College Admission & College Fit counselor recommendation letters and secondary school Thurs. 10/17/19 reports to be processed. For more information on letters of 5:30pm-6:45pm recommendation, please see bulletin 5. McCully-Moiliili Library

If you haven’t met with Ms. Himuro yet to talk about your post- Test-Prep Hawaii high school plans, please make it a priority to do so. ACT Workshop

Sat. 10/19/19-Sun. 10/20/20 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Important Announcements PSAT/NMSQT (Juniors Only) Seniors: Sat. 10/19/19 7:45 am

Common Application Workshops Honolulu Christian College Seniors, it’s time to get started on your college applications! Fair Attend a Common App Workshop during tutorial on Wednesday, Sat. 10/19/19 5:00pm-7:00pm October 16th and Wednesday, October 23rd. Learn how to set up Hawaii Baptist Academy your Common Application account, send transcripts, ask for letters of recommendation, and write your college essay. Workshops will UH Manoa Direct Entry into be held in the College & Career Center. Nursing Open House Sat. 10/19/19 9:00am-11:30am UH Manoa, Webster Hall 203

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University of California (UC) System Application Workshop UC admission representatives will hold a UC System Application Workshop will be held in the College & Career Center on Tuesday, October 22nd at 2:15 pm. Students applying to UC schools are highly encouraged to attend. UH Manoa Direct Entry into Dental Hygiene Open House FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid Sat. 10/19/19 The FAFSA is now available online. Be sure to complete the FAFSA 2:00pm-3:00pm ASAP! Here are a few tips: UH Manoa  Create your FSA ID before starting your FAFSA. Students and Hemenway Hall 200-D parents both need their own FSA IDs. Create your FSA ID online at https://fsaid.ed.gov. FAFSA Completion Workshop  Fill out the FAFSA online at https://fafsa.gov. Sat. 10/19/19  Be sure you’re filling out the FAFSA for the correct school 11:00 am – 1:30 pm year. Since you’ll be entering college in 2020, you should HawaiiUSC FCU Community be filling out the 2020-2021 FAFSA form. Rooms  Submit your FAFSA as soon as possible! 1226 College Walk Honolulu, HI 96817 University of Hawaii at Manoa College Opportunities Program The College Opportunities Program (COP) provides an alternative 2019 Honolulu Art Portfolio pathway for students who want to attend the University of Hawaii Day at Manoa, but lack the minimum requirements for admission. The Sun. 10/20/19 COP is a free, intensive 6-week summer academic and residential 9:00 am – 12:00 pm program designed to prepare students to be successful as Mid-Pacific Institute freshmen at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Students who participate in COP and successfully complete the program Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific requirements are admitted to UH Manoa in the fall semester and University Information Session advance to COP’s First-Year Academic Program. To apply visit Sun. 10/20/19 www.hawaii.edu/cop and complete the application by 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm December 12, 2019. Ala Moana Hotel

Juniors: UC System Application Workshop PSAT/NMSQT – Saturday, October 19, 2019 Tues. 10/22/19 The PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship 2:15 pm Qualifying Test) will be held at Moanalua High School on Saturday, College & Career Center October 19th. Students who registered for the test must be at school by 7:45 am. Registration is now closed. Honolulu National College Fair Tues. 10/22/19 Other Important Announcements 8:30am – 11:30am

5:00pm – 8:00pm College Board Fee Waivers Hawaii Convention Center Students, be sure to accept your College Board Fee Waiver

Benefits! If you qualify for a fee waiver, you will need to log in to Loyola Marymount Reception your College Board account to accept your benefits in order to for Prospective Students receive two free SAT registrations, six free SAT Subject Test Wed. 10/23/19 registrations, waived application fees at select colleges, unlimited 6:30pm-8:30pm score sends, and much more! Oahu Country Club

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Intro to College Financial Aid The Hawaii Association for College Admission Counseling will be Native Hawaiian Scholarship hosting an Intro to College Financial Aid event on Wed, October ‘Aha th 16 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Kaneohe Library. “Intro to College Wed. 10/23/19 Financial Aid: Understanding the basics to make informed 6:00 pm financial decisions about college” is a community presentation to Kapiolani Community inform students and their families about financial aid for college. College This free presentation is suitable for high school students and their families. Younger audiences are also welcome at attend. Common App Workshop Wed. 10/23/19 - Tutorial College Admission & College Fit College & Career Center The Hawaii Association for College Admission Counseling will be hosting a College Admission & College Fit event on Thursday, Baylor College Info Night th October 17 from 5:30 pm to 6:45 pm at McCully-Moiliili Library. Fri. 10/25/19 This FREE workshop is suitable for high school students and their 6:00pm-7:00pm families. Younger students and their families are also welcome to Hawaii Baptist Academy attend. This community presentation, consisting of “College Admission: What are colleges looking for in a student?” and ACT Test Date “College Fit: Finding the right academic, social, and financial fit” Sat. 10/26/19 assists students and their families to make informed decisions about college. Japanese College Fair Sun. 10/27/19 Southern Methodist University Information Session 12:30pm - 4:30 pm Southern Methodist University will be hosting an information session Ala Moana Hotel for prospective students and their parents on Thursday, October th 17 at 6:00 pm at Mid Pacific Institute. Learn about admission, ASVAB academics, Dallas, campus life, affordability, internships/careers, Fri. 11/1/19 8:00 am and more! Register for the event online at Library http://smu.edu/smucomestoyou. Intro to College Financial Aid Honolulu Christian College Fair Tues. 11/5/19 The Honolulu Christian College Fair will be held on Saturday, 6:00pm-7:15pm October 19, 2019 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm at Hawaii Baptist Pearl City Library Academy – Stan Sagert Campus. View college and university displays, talk with representatives from the schools, and attend a Silversword Preview Day financial aid workshop! For a list of participating schools, visit Sat. 11/16/19 10:00 am https://myblueprintstory.com/christian-university-college- Chaminade University fairs?fid=113. No registration required.

UH Manoa Direct Entry into Nursing Program – Open House The University of Hawaii at Manoa Direct Entry into Nursing Program will be hosting an Open House on Saturday, October 19th from 9:00 am to 11:30 am. Visit UH Manoa Nursing and experience nursing education using simulation training and tour the state-of-the-art UH Translational Health Science Simulation Center. Learn about the Direct Entry into Nursing Program designed specifically for high school graduates. The program prepares students to get a Bachelor of Science degree in four years. Students start prerequisites as freshmen and begin the nursing curriculum in year

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two. Students graduate with a BS degree and are prepared to provide high quality care as a Registered Nurse. Register for the College Visits Open House by October 9th online at https://nursing.hawaii.edu/events/hs-den-open-house-october- Colorado State University – 2019/. The event is free and open to students and their Fort Collins parents/guardians. Mon. 10/14 8:30 am (pd. 1)

UH Manoa Direct Entry into Dental Hygiene – Open House Carleton College The University of Hawaii at Manoa Direct Entry into Dental Hygiene Mon. 10/14 11:00 am (pd. 3) Program will be hosting an Open House on Saturday, October 19th from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Visit UH Manoa Dental Hygiene to learn United States Air Force about dental hygiene education and tour the dental hygiene Academy clinic. Learn about the High School Direct Entry into Dental Mon. 10/14 12:40 pm (pd. 6) Hygiene program designed specifically for high school graduates.

The program prepares students to get a Bachelor of Science University of California, Irvine degree in four years. Students start prerequisites as freshmen and Mon. 10/14 1:45 pm (pd. 7) begin the dental hygiene curriculum in year two. Students graduate with a BS degree and are prepared to provide high George Fox University quality care as a Registered Dental Hygienist. Register for the Tues. 10/15 11:00 am (pd. 4) Open House by October 9th online at https://nursing.hawaii.edu/events/hs-dedh-open-house-october- Carnegie Mellon University 2019/. The event is free and open to students and their Wed. 10/16 8:30 am (pd. 3) parents/guardians.

Whitworth University FAFSA Completion Workshop Wed. 10/16 9:50 am (pd. 4) Get help filling out and submitting your online FAFSA (Free

Application for Federal Student Aid) on Saturday, October 19th Marquette University from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm at the HawaiiUSA FCU Community Wed. 10/16 11:00 am (pd. 5) Rooms (1226 College Walk, Honolulu, HI 96817). Register online at http://hawaiiuscfcu.com/fafsa. Sonoma State University

Wed. 10/16 12:40 pm (pd. 6) 2019 Honolulu Art Portfolio Day

The Hawaii Association for College Admission Counseling and Mid- Southern Methodist University Pacific Institute are pleased to present their annual Art Portfolio Thurs. 10/17 8:45 am (pd. 1) Day on Sunday, October 20th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at Mid-

Pacific Institute. Students are encouraged to bring their portfolio Westmont College for review by admission officers. Priority will be given to students Thurs. 10/17 10:15 am (pd. 2) who will be applying for the Fall of 2020. Students should present their portfolios in digital format on their iPads or laptops. Rice University

Thurs. 10/17 10:15 am (pd. 2) Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University Information Session

Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) will be hosting an California Baptist University information session for prospective students and their parents on Thurs. 10/17 12:45 pm (pd. 3) Sunday, October 20th from 2:00pm – 4:00pm at the Ala Moana

Hotel. Please RSVP to Bethany Kanda at [email protected] with University of Arizona your name, grade, school, and number of attendees. RSVP is Fri. 10/18 8:45 am (pd. 4) recommended, but not required.

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Honolulu National College Fair Colleges from across the country will be at the Hawaii Convention Center for the first of two national college fairs held on Oahu. The college fair will be on Tuesday, October 22 from 8:30am-11:30am Purdue University and 5:00pm-8:00pm. This is a great opportunity to speak with Fri. 10/18 10:15 am (pd. 5) representatives from colleges and universities. The fair will be free and open to the public. Preregister for the Honolulu National Washington State University College Fair and see a list of attending schools online at Fri. 10/18 12:15 pm (pd. 6) https://www.nacacfairs.org/attend/national-college- fairs/honolulu-national-college-fair/. Pitzer College Fri. 10/18 1:30 pm (pd. 7) Loyola Marymount University Hawaii Reception Prospective students and their families are invited to a Reception Seton Hall University hosted by Loyola Marymount on Wednesday, October 23rd from Mon. 10/21 8:30 am (pd. 1) 6:30pm to 8:30pm at Oahu Country Club. Join Mr. Matthew Fissinger, Assistant Vice Provost for Undergraduate Admission at University of Colorado LMU, and many local LMU Alumni to learn about the academic Boulder offerings and campus life at LMU. There will be a presentation Mon. 10/21 8:30 am (pd. 1) followed by Q&A. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP by October 18th, 2019 at http://admission.lmu.edu/hawaii. Soka University of America Mon. 10/21 9:50 am (pd. 2) Native Hawaiian Scholarship ‘Aha This presentation is for high school students, parents, teachers, University of Glasgow adult students, enrolled college students, counselors, and anyone Mon. 10/21 11:00 am (pd. 3) interested in finding out more about sources of financial aid available for Native Hawaiians including eligibility criteria and University of Washington qualification requirements. Meet with scholarship providers: Mon. 10/21 12:40 pm (pd. 6) Kamehameha Schools, Pauahi Foundation, Hawaii Community Foundation, Alu Like, UH Foundation, and more! This event will be Nagoya University held at Kapiolani Community College on October 23, 2019 at 6:00 Mon. 10/21 1:45 pm (pd. 7) pm. Pre-register online at http://nhea.net. Colorado State University, Baylor College Info Night Pueblo Baylor University will be hosting a College Info Night for prospective Mon. 10/21 1:45 pm (pd. 7) students and their parents on Friday, October 25th from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Hawaii Baptist Academy. Join admission Scripps College representatives from Baylor for some light pupus and a chance to Tues. 10/22 11:00 am (pd. 4) learn about Baylor academics, admission process, student life, financial aid and scholarships, living in Texas, and much more! The New School Register for the event online at Tues. 10/22 1:10 pm (pd. 5) https://apply.baylor.edu/register/?id=fe93e06d-a39c-4a82-b1e8- f2d02b584769. University of California, Riverside Tues. 10/22 1:10 pm (pd. 5)

University of California, Merced Tues. 10/22 1:10 pm (pd. 5)

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Japanese College Fair The Japanese College Fair will be on Sunday, October 27th from 12:30pm to 4:30pm at the Ala Moana Hotel. This event will include briefings of various Japanese universities specifically for overseas Whittier College students. The college presentations will be held in a mix of English Wed. 10/23 8:30 am (pd. 3) and Japanese, and individual consultations will be held in English or Japanese, based on each student’s preference. Register for The University of Melbourne the event online at http://bit.ly/Oct2019UF. Wed. 10/23 8:30 am (pd. 3)

ASVAB University of California, The ASVAB Test will be administered at Moanalua High School on Los Angeles Friday, November 1st at 8:00 am. This test is open to all 10th, 11th, Wed. 10/23 9:50 am (pd. 4) and 12th graders. While this test is for students who are interested in joining the military after high school, it is also a great interest New Mexico Military Institute inventory tool and any students who want to understand their Wed. 10/23 11:00 am (pd. 5) interests and strengths are encouraged to take it. Come to the CCC to sign up. It’s FREE! United States Naval Academy Intro to College Financial Aid Wed. 10/23 11:00 am (pd. 5) The Hawaii Association for College Admission Counseling will be hosting an Intro to College Financial Aid event on Tuesday, Mills College November 5th from 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm at Pearl City Library. “Intro Wed. 10/23 12:40 pm (pd. 6) to College Financial Aid: Understanding the basics to make informed financial decisions about college” is a community Syracuse University presentation to inform students and their families about financial Wed. 10/23 1:45 pm (pd. 7) aid for college. This free presentation is suitable for high school students and their families. Younger audiences are also welcome The University of Tennessee at attend. Wed. 10/23 1:55 pm (pd. 7)

Silversword Preview Day The George Washington Chaminade University of Honolulu is hosting a Preview Day for University interested students and their families. Learn about small class sizes, Thurs. 10/24 8:45 am (pd. 1) generous scholarships, hands-on learning, research experiences, study-away opportunities and so much more. The event will be Humboldt State University held on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 10:00 am. Register online Thurs. 10/24 12:45 pm (pd. 3) at www.chaminade.edu/previewday. Biola University Running Start Fri. 10/25 8:45 am (pd. 4) Running Start is a program that allows “eligible” high school students (typically seniors) to take college courses at a University of Mount Saint Mary’s University Hawaii system campus as part of their high school coursework. Fri. 10/25 8:45 am (pd. 4) Students interested in enrolling in Running Start courses for the spring 2020 semester should see Ms. Himuro in the CCC. The Woodbury University application deadlines for the spring 2020 semester are as follows: Fri. 10/25 10:15 am (pd. 5) Kapiolani Community College: October 15, 2019 Honolulu Community College: November 1, 2019 University of Hawaii at Hilo Leeward Community College: November 15, 2019 Fri. 10/25 12:15 pm (pd. 6) Windward Community College: October 31, 2019

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American Legion Auxiliary – Hawaii Girls State ALA Hawaii Girls State is currently seeking females that are juniors in high school to apply for their youth leadership program. Students will learn first hand the significance and practical application of a Baylor University civics education through leadership development and consensus Fri. 10/25 1:30 pm (pd. 7) building. Apply online at www.HawaiiGirlsState.org. The deadline to apply is March 1, 2020. Dominican University of California New Scholarships Mon. 10/28 8:30 am (pd. 1)

*See past bulletins for information on more scholarships The Chinese University of

Hong Kong Hawaii Self Storage Student Scholarships Mon. 10/28 9:50 am (pd. 2) Since 2005, Hawaii Self Storage (HSS) has awarded financial scholarships to eligible students to pursue and obtain a college New York Film Academy, degree. This program is designed to help and support students Los Angeles financially to develop into future leaders in our community. Eligible Mon. 10/28 11:00 am (pd. 3) students must be Hawaii residents graduating from a high school in the State of Hawaii with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Apply online at University of Michigan, https://scholarsapp.com/scholarship/hawaii-self-storage-student- Ann Arbor scholarship/. The deadline to apply is February 15, 2020. Mon. 10/28 1:45 pm (pd. 7)

Employment Opportunities Concordia University, Irvine Tues. 10/29 8:30 am (pd. 1) Kumon Moanalua Kumon Moanalua is looking for Dependable, Friendly, and Occidental College Motivated individuals to work in our center at Moanalua Tues. 10/29 11:00 am (pd. 4) Elementary School. Assistants need to be detailed oriented and enjoy working with children. Strong Math and English skills required. California Polytechnic State Center Hours are Monday and Thursday 2:00pm to 6pm. (Starting University, San Luis Obispo after school dismissal time is OK). Good opportunity for College or Tues. 10/29 1:10 pm (pd. 5) High School students looking for Education experience. Compensation: $10.25 to $13.00 per hour. Interested students Claremont McKenna College should email their resume to Mr. Joe Erban at Wed. 10/30 8:30 am (pd. 3) [email protected]. Western Kentucky University Adidas – Waikele Wed. 10/30 9:50 am (pd. 4) Adidas in Waikele is currently looking to hire seasonal employees. Applicants’ availability must be flexible and include evenings and University of Miami weekends. Hours are part time and will vary based on business Wed. 10/30 11:00 am (pd. 5) needs. Apply online at https://careers.adidas- group.com/jobs/seasonal-pt-retail-store-associate-waikele-prem- Wabash College 6161-199919?locale=en Wed. 10/30 1:45 pm (pd. 7)

Portland State University Thurs. 10/31 10:15 am (pd. 2)

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University of Hawaii at Manoa – Shidler College of Business Fri. 11/1 12:15 pm (pd. 6)

Marist College

Fri. 11/1 1:30 pm (pd. 7)

Saint Johns University

Mon. 11/4 8:30 am (pd. 1)

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Mon. 11/4 9:50 am (pd. 2)

Kapiolani Community College Wed. 11/20 8:30 am (pd. 3)

Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Apprentice Program Thurs. 11/21 12:45 pm (pd. 3)

More colleges to come… Go to moanaluahs.org for more information!

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