KUYA ATE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

Announcements

Apply to CSU

NOW!

(CSU apps: Oct 1 - Nov 30)

www.csumentor.edu

Intro from Ate Ana:

Hi everyone!

This page is here to serve as a resource to you as you prepare your path towards higher education—so take advantage of it! The information given is meant to supplement resources you receive from your high school. Please utilize your high school/college counselors to ensure that your own courses and grades are reviewed and included as you plan your college path.

Please check this page regularly for we will be posting college prep announcements & important dates! Also feel free to post college prep questions/comments in the "Students/Adings > College Prep" forum! We will do our best to find answers to your questions. If you would like more information/topics not seen here, please let us know.

Good luck in your endeavors!

Take care,

Ana

Downloads

DOWNLOADS
Systems of Higher Education	Learn the different education paths after high school.
CSU & UC Comparison Minimum Eligibility Freshman Requirements	Know the difference between the two requirements (UC vs CSU).
“How to Get to College” College Prep Checklist	Use a checklist to make sure you’re on the right track for college, from 6^th-12^th grade.
UC Freshman Admissions Application 2008-2009	Write down your answers on a paper application before you do your online application.
UC Freshman Admissions Application 2008-2009 Instructions	Use the application instructions to help you complete your application.
CSU Undergrad Impacted Programs	Know what CSU campuses offer & whether they are impacted/competitive.

Test Deadlines

TEST DEADLINES

SAT 2008-2009

http://www.collegeboard.com/

2008-09 Test Dates	Test	U.S. Registration Deadlines*		International Registration Deadlines**
2008-09 Test Dates	Test	Regular	Late (a fee applies)	Early (International only)	Regular
October 4, 2008†	SAT & Subject Tests	September 9, 2008	September 16, 2008	August 26, 2008	September 9, 2008
November 1, 2008	SAT & Subject Tests	September 26, 2008	October 10, 2008	September 10, 2008	September 26, 2008
December 6, 2008	SAT & Subject Tests	November 5, 2008	November 18, 2008	October 15, 2008	November 5, 2008
January 24, 2009	SAT & Subject Tests	December 26, 2008	January 6, 2009	December 3, 2008	December 26, 2008
March 14, 2009	SAT only	February 10, 2009	February 24, 2009	N/A	N/A
May 2, 2009	SAT & Subject Tests	March 31, 2009	April 9, 2009	March 11, 2009	March 31, 2009
June 6, 2009	SAT & Subject Tests	May 5, 2009	May 15, 2009	April 15, 2009	May 5, 2009

ACT 2008-2009

http://www.actstudent.org/

Test Date	Registration Deadline	*(Late Fee Required)*
September 13, 2008*	August 12, 2008	August 13 – 22, 2008
October 25, 2008	September 19, 2008	September 20 – October 3, 2008
December 13, 2008	November 7, 2008	November 8 – 20, 2008
February 7, 2009**	January 6, 2009	January 7 – 16, 2009
April 4, 2009	February 27, 2009	February 28 – March 13, 2009
June 13, 2009	May 8, 2009	May 9 – 22, 2009

Helpful Websites

HELPFUL WEBSITES
Essay Help Sites	www.freschinfo.com (Help on finding scholarships & applying for them) www.essayedge.com (Essay editing service)
SAT/ACT Preparation & Homework Help	www.collegeboard.com (SAT sign-up & practice tests) www.act.org (ACT sign-up & practice tests) www.homeworkspot.com (ACT & SAT) www.homeworkhelp.com (ACT & SAT)
College Information, Careers, etc.	www.usnews.com (Find the best college) www.petersons.com (College planning) http://whodouwant2b.com (info on CA high school & community college courses, career options, & financial aid) www.occareers.com (Career Exploration for young adults)
College Applications	www.csumentor.edu (California State University) www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions (University of California) www.aiccu.edu (Private colleges and universities)
Community Colleges (San Diego)	www.gcccd.cc.ca.us (Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District) www.miracosta.cc.ca.us (MiraCosta College) www.palomar.edu (Palomar College) www.sdccd.edu (San Diego Community College District: City, Mesa, Miramar) www.swccd.edu (Southwestern Community College)
Financial Aid/Scholarship Resources	www.fafsa.ed.gov (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) www.edfund.gov (Ed Fund web site) www.csac.ed.gov (CA Student Aid Commission web site) www.fastweb.com (Scholarship Search) www.hsf.net (Hispanic Scholarship Fund) www.uncf.org (United Negro College Fund)
ELM/EPT Resources	www.csumathsuccess.org/ept (English Placement Test) www.csumathsuccess.org/mshome (Entry Level Mathematics Test)
Math & English Success	http://www.csumathsuccess.org/mshome http://www.csumathsuccess.org/eshome
Source: http://www-rohan.sdsu.edu/dept/sdsutrio/programs_ts_resources.html#dwn