TOMORROW!

We hope everyone was able to sign up that wanted to.  If not, come anyway!  

There is going to be a lot of great information & prizes!

Come support FYI-BYU Mentoring at a Chick-fil-A Spirit Night!  Funds go towards the mentoring program and scholarships for local students attending BYU.   Print & show the flyer when you order.  We receive 25% of sales for the night!

ACT/SAT Boot Camp

Last chance to sign up for the ACT/SAT Boot Camp!  Email us, or sign up through your ward by this Tuesday (Oct. 18).  We are looking forward to a great workshop!
BYUMentoring@gmail.com

College Night through OUHSD, this Thursday

Do you have students in high school? ¿Hablas español? Have you seen the OUHSD Parent Newsletter? It has information on student/parent workshops in English & Spanish for higher education, including applying to college & financial aid. Each high school has a different date scheduled.  College Night is this Thursday...  


Link for more info: http://www.ouhsd.k12.ca.us/studentsandparents/parent_resource/2011_09Sept-Nov.pdf

Awesome FREE test prep!

This website has extensive ONLINE FREE prep tests, vocabulary, subject tips, etc. for the SAT Test.

CHECK IT OUT:  http://www.domesatreview.com/

Register online for upcoming SAT test by Oct. 7 for the Nov. 5th test.  www.SATCollegeboard.org
ACT upcoming registration is Nov. 4 for the Dec. 10th test.  www.ACTStudent.org

Our upcoming workshop:

SCHOLARSHIPS POSTED

Money is available for college!
The current scholarships are now posted!  Take a look & make sure to read the details for each one.


Here is the link for the Hueneme High College & Career Center & their site is available in Spanish.  Click the language at the top of the page to translate.  
College & Career home page:    http://www.huenemehigh.us/departments/career_center/index.htm  


Scholarship page:      http://www.huenemehigh.us/departments/career_center/scholarships.htm 

Once again a big thank you to Sherry Creager for putting this list together from Hueneme High School College & Career Center!

Seniors, have you taken your SAT/ACT?

SAT registration deadlines are fast approaching.  Juniors and Seniors that need to take the SAT/ACT need to register NOW for the October & November test dates.  


For the SAT test, you have until Sept. 9 to register for the Oct. 1 test.  You'll need the scores as you apply to the colleges of your choice.  Also, consider the subjects tests as they look good on college applications.  http://sat.collegeboard.org/home


ACT late registration is accepted until Aug. 26 for the Sept. 10, 2011, test.  The next deadline is Sept. 16 for the Oct. 22 test.  http://www.actstudent.org/regist/dates.html


You can register on either of the two websites above, or at your high school.  Fee waivers for the test may be available through your high school if needed.  Remember to have up to 4 colleges of choice when you go take your test.  The results will be sent directly there.  Email us with any questions: Mike & Crystal Jaster, BYUMentoring@gmail.com.

BYU Mentoring TOMORROW!

See you tomorrow at the Workshop!  We've got some great give-aways lined up from BYU as well as some delicious sandwiches donated . . . not to mention the fun workshops.  

10 More Days!

Only 10 more days until the workshop.  We have planned some fun & educational activities, as well as stocked up on give-aways.  We will be focusing on how to prepare to go to college as well as hearing an inside scoop of what it's like to go to a university.

If you are planning to attend, please sign-up through your ward leaders. We look forward to seeing you on the 21st.

 “A Day in the Life of a College Student”

How can going to college change your life? Why go to college?

A College Success Workshop for Parents & Youth,

8^th-12^th grades.

Steps to take now to get admitted and succeed later.

May 21, 2011, From 9-11a.m.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 3301 W. Gonzales Rd.

In Check . . .

Spring break is coming to an end & just about 2 months left of school.  Time to check your schedule for classes needed to graduate.  Here's a checklist: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/gs/hs/hsgrtable.asp.  We would love to help you if you aren't sure where to start.  You can talk to your parent or mentor in your ward, or give me or Mike a call (760-8229).    

Also, here's information to consider when applying to BYU Schools:

 WHAT CAN I DO NOW TO START PREPARING FOR BYU?

Admission to and success at BYU depends on your preparation. The best thing you can do is accept personal responsibility for gaining a solid education. Prepare yourself in four areas:

1.      SPIRITUAL PREPARATION

·         Prepare yourself spiritually by living the principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ. As a BYU student you will agree to abide by the BYU Honor Code and Dress and Grooming Standards (honorcode.byu.edu).

·         Participate in LDS Seminary each year of high school. Each year of seminary you complete will be to your advantage in admission consideration.

2.      ACADEMIC PREPARATION

The foundation and central focus of admission decisions is academic achievement, as demonstrated by the high school transcript and the national ACT or SAT exam. 

·         High School GPA

The admissions committee will use official high school transcripts submitted at the time of application to determine a GPA for each applicant on a Carnegie 4.0 scale.

·         ACT or SAT Exam

It is recommended that students take the ACT or SAT exam in the spring of their junior year. The exam may be taken more than once, and the highest composite score will be used in the admission process.

·         Preparatory Courses (recommended not required)

High school students should enroll in college preparatory classes as a freshman, and continue to take them through the senior year. It is recommended that class schedules include the following:

Ø  Four years of mathematics

Ø  Four years of English or literature

Ø  Two to three years of laboratory science

Ø  Two years of history or government

Ø  Two or more years foreign language

Research shows that students who follow these recommendations consistently earn higher ACT and SAT scores.

·         Advanced placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB)

AP and IB courses help prepare students for university-level work and for the ACT and SAT exams.

3.      CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT

Expand your character through service, leadership, magnifying special talents, and other personal activities. These things are considered when making admission decisions.

4.      FINANCIAL PREPARATION

Don’t forget to prepare financially—start planning now how you will pay for your college education. 

SAT--Time to Register

JUNIORS--Sign up now for the Spring SAT.  You must be registered by April 8, 2011 for the May 7 test, and register by May 10, 2011 for the June 10 test.  Here's the link,http://sat.collegeboard.com/register, or check with your high school career center.  You have the advantage if you take it in the spring--that way if you want a higher score, you can take it again in the fall.  Don't hesitate to ask for help.  Mike & I would love to answer questions or help you get registered.  


CJ

Scholarship Information

The following is a link to several scholarships available to students:  http://www.huenemehigh.us/departments/career_center/docs/scholarships.pdf
Deadlines for awards are monthly, so start applying now!  Check with your high school career center for computer access if you don't have it at home.

A big THANK YOU to Sherry Creager at the Hueneme High School Career Center for the list.

Test Preparation Websites

ACT: www.act.org
SAT: www.collegeboard.com
Kaplan: www.kaplan.com
Princeton Review: www.princetonreview.com
Test Prep: www.testprepreview.com

Spring Workshop

“A Day in the Life of a College Student”

 

Why go to college?

How can going to college change your life?

A College Success Workshop for PARENTS & YOUTH,

8^th-12^th grades.

Steps to take now to get admitted and succeed later.

May 21, 2011, From 9-11a.m.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

3301 W. Gonzales Rd.

Why is education important?

Check out this short video, A Brand New Year: Education.

Welcome!

So here it is . . . the BYU Mentoring Blog.  We will be posting resources for college prep, workshop dates, ACT/SAT testing dates & much more.  Come back soon for updates.