Senior Announcements:
Applications!
If you have not submitted any applications yet, please see Mrs. Yamamoto, Mrs. Toyota or Ms. Kato as soon as possible. There are still opportunities available to you. Procrastination will narrow your options.
Submit Scholarship/Award Letters to C&CC
If you have received a scholarship or financial award from a school or organization, please forward a copy of it to C&CC, whether you are accepting it or not. We will add the information to our year-end report, and you will be recognized in the graduation program.
Selective Service: All males 18 years of age must register
In order to qualify for federal student loans and grants, job training and employment, males 18 years of age must register with Selective Service. Go to sss.gov for more information.
Scholarships Posted on Edline
Check Edline or our bulletin board for the latest scholarship listing. Follow the instructions and watch your deadlines!
May 1 – Reply to Colleges
May 1 is the universal reply date to colleges. This is not a postmarked deadline, so schools need to receive your enrollment plans by that date. Most schools will request a final transcript as well, so don’t forget to submit your transcript request.
FAFSA – Financial Aid
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) provides the foundation for the college financial aid process. Colleges, including community colleges and many scholarship foundations, use the report generated by the FAFSA to evaluate an applicant’s financial need. You must file the FAFSA even if you seek only grants or subsidized loans. Request forms or complete the form online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Filing your FAFSA online results in quicker evaluations. Each college has a deadline and most aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so file your FAFSA today!
Upcoming FAFSA Help Nights at MHS H-Bldg Computer Lab – 6 p.m.
We have partnered with UH West Oahu to help our families complete their FAFSA. Register on the C&CC page on Edline to attend one of these evening events.
Thursday, Feb. 12 – 6 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 26 – 6 p.m.
Don’t Forget Your Thank Yous!
Don’t forget to send a thank you note to the teachers and/or counselors who helped you submit letters of recommendation and school report forms.
Other Announcements:
Junior Parent Night at MHS Cafeteria – Feb. 25 at 6 p.m.
We will be having a Junior Parent Informational Night on Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria. Information on upcoming events, senior project, ACT testing, college planning and more will be shared.
March 3 – ACT/PLAN/EXPLORE Test Day
We will be administering these various tests to ALL students in grades nine to 11 on March 3. More information will be forthcoming via advisory.
Junior English Class Visits
Mrs. Yamamoto is done visiting junior English classes. College planning, course planning, college entrance tests, resume/essay writing, NCAA, etc. was covered. If you were absent that day, please see Mrs. Yamamoto to get the information. Students and/or their parents are encouraged to make an appointment if they have any questions.
SAT/ACT College Entrance Exams
Underclassmen, especially juniors, should sign up now for the SAT or ACT. Sites and dates fill up very quickly. Go to collegeboard.org or actstudent.org to sign up for the appropriate test. Our school’s CEEB code is 120-197.
ASVAB Testing – Grades 10 to 12 Only – April 9
We will be offering the ASVAB on April 9 at 2 p.m. This is an excellent assessment tool, even if you don’t plan to join the military. Sign up in C&CC.
Running Start
The Running Start program is a unique partnership between the DOE and the UH system. It allows public high school juniors and seniors to attend college classes while earning both high school and college credits. Students should have a 3.0 minimum GPA to apply. Come to C&CC for more information, or visit www.hawaii.edu/runningstart
College Planning Appointments
Be proactive and make an appointment to discuss post-high school plans. Appointments can be scheduled during the school day, before school or after school. Contact Mrs. Yamamoto to schedule a student and/or parent appointment.
Fee Waivers Available
Students on free or reduced lunch are available for SAT, ACT and NCAA Clearinghouse fee waivers. See Mrs. Yamamoto and pick up your fee waiver today.
College Fair
The National College Fair will be held on April 16 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. at the Hawaii Convention Center. Take advantage of this opportunity to meet representatives from visiting schools. For more information, visit http://www.nacacnet.org
Compiled by College and Career Center Counselor Denise Yamamoto
