Lorene Whitehouse
College & Career Guidance Specialist
lwhitehouse@conejousd.org
805 495-7491 Ext. 1302
College & Career Guidance Specialist
lwhitehouse@conejousd.org
805 495-7491 Ext. 1302
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College & Career Center (CCC) Newsletter! Read here for lots of exciting events happening!
Newsletter December 31, 2021
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2021 PSAT test. When your PSAT/NMSQT scores are ready online, you'll get an email with instructions on creating your College Board account, going to your online score report, and using your access code to view your scores.
Students who took the PSAT/MNSQT should have completed the "email" section on the answer sheet. This enables College Board to send an access code for the students. Please check your email account carefully for this message from College Board. Also, please check out this link from College Board which provides instructions.
Students get 2021 PSAT/NMSQT scores in December. Look for that email or check your College Board account!
TOOK THE PSAT? NOW WHAT? Join Revolution Prep at they help guide TOHS students through their next steps. PSAT/NMSQT Now What? Register now! During this presentation, you will discover: How do you compare the SAT and ACT? What about your child’s PSAT/NMSQT score is valuable... and what isn’t. How to secure a scholarship from the PSAT.
Students who took the PSAT/MNSQT should have completed the "email" section on the answer sheet. This enables College Board to send an access code for the students. Please check your email account carefully for this message from College Board. Also, please check out this link from College Board which provides instructions.
Students get 2021 PSAT/NMSQT scores in December. Look for that email or check your College Board account!
TOOK THE PSAT? NOW WHAT? Join Revolution Prep at they help guide TOHS students through their next steps. PSAT/NMSQT Now What? Register now! During this presentation, you will discover: How do you compare the SAT and ACT? What about your child’s PSAT/NMSQT score is valuable... and what isn’t. How to secure a scholarship from the PSAT.
PSAT? NOW WHAT? Join Revolution Prep at they help guide TOHS students through their next steps. PSAT/NMSQT Now What? Register now! During this presentation, you will discover: How do you compare the SAT and ACT? What about your child’s PSAT/NMSQT score is valuable... and what isn’t. How to secure a scholarship from the PSAT.
If you were not able to attend or want to reference the video, you can find the link here: https://revolutionprep.wistia.com/medias/henmg6jxh8
Dates: Tuesday, December 14, 2021 Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm - (Live Online) Register here: Thousand Oaks High School
Questions? If you have additional questions or want to learn more about Revolution Prep, you can reach out to a dedicated Revolution Prep team member, at (800) 667-7597 or by email at southwest@revolutionprep.com.
If you were not able to attend or want to reference the video, you can find the link here: https://revolutionprep.wistia.com/medias/henmg6jxh8
Dates: Tuesday, December 14, 2021 Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm - (Live Online) Register here: Thousand Oaks High School
Questions? If you have additional questions or want to learn more about Revolution Prep, you can reach out to a dedicated Revolution Prep team member, at (800) 667-7597 or by email at southwest@revolutionprep.com.
Opportunities & Scholarships:
Hugh Obrien Youth Leadership (HOBY) opportunity for 10th Graders! Deadline 12/7/21
The California-Central Leadership Seminar will be IN-PERSON June 9-12, 2022. Interested students can submit a resume of extracurricular leadership activities and a short response to “Why do I want to participate in the HOBY conference?” to Mrs. Whitehouse by Tuesday, 12/7. Two students will be selected. The first student will pay $300 to participate in the Program & the second student will pay $395. This multi-day program is proven to provide students with an experience that cultivates personal growth and leadership development while building new connections and friendships throughout the state. Students return from HOBY with a deeper sense of self-awareness, elevated confidence, and the inspiration and tools to give back to their communities through leadership and service.
https://www.hoby.org/programs/state-leadership-seminars/
Hugh Obrien Youth Leadership (HOBY) opportunity for 10th Graders! Deadline 12/7/21
The California-Central Leadership Seminar will be IN-PERSON June 9-12, 2022. Interested students can submit a resume of extracurricular leadership activities and a short response to “Why do I want to participate in the HOBY conference?” to Mrs. Whitehouse by Tuesday, 12/7. Two students will be selected. The first student will pay $300 to participate in the Program & the second student will pay $395. This multi-day program is proven to provide students with an experience that cultivates personal growth and leadership development while building new connections and friendships throughout the state. Students return from HOBY with a deeper sense of self-awareness, elevated confidence, and the inspiration and tools to give back to their communities through leadership and service.
https://www.hoby.org/programs/state-leadership-seminars/
Moorpark College / TOHS Sessions:
Information Session:
1/19/22 @12:30pm-1:15pm In person at Thousand Oaks HS CCC
1/26/22 @ 7:30am-8:30am In person at Thousand Oaks HS CCC
Application Workshop:
2/2/22 @ 12:30pm-1:15pm In person at Thousand Oaks HS CCC
2/7/22 @ 12:15pm-1:00pm On Zoom
https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/93183474165
Raider, Set, Go Workshop at Thousand Oaks HS CCC
4/5/22 @ 12pm
4/27/22 @ 12:30
Information Session:
1/19/22 @12:30pm-1:15pm In person at Thousand Oaks HS CCC
1/26/22 @ 7:30am-8:30am In person at Thousand Oaks HS CCC
Application Workshop:
2/2/22 @ 12:30pm-1:15pm In person at Thousand Oaks HS CCC
2/7/22 @ 12:15pm-1:00pm On Zoom
https://vcccd-edu.zoom.us/j/93183474165
Raider, Set, Go Workshop at Thousand Oaks HS CCC
4/5/22 @ 12pm
4/27/22 @ 12:30
UC and CSU deadlines Tuesday, November 30th!
CSU – extended deadline of December 15th for the following CSU campuses:
California State University (CSU) has extended the deadline to apply for admission to the fall 2022 term for applicants to the following campuses:
December 15, 2021 to 11:59 p.m. PST
San Diego State
San Jose State
Fresno State
Cal State LA
Cal Poly Pomona
Visit the Priority Application Deadline page to view other CSU campus deadlines
UC Applications due Tuesday, November 30th!
Last minute UC Admissions Questions?
UC Merced is offering two opportunities this week for students to get assistance with their Fall UC 2022 application.
Monday, Nov. 29 | 7 to 8 p.m. PST
Application Webinar - Review & Submit
Online (via Zoom)
Students can register for the last session in our application webinar series, designed to offer them live support while they work on different sections of their application. Tonight's session will focus on the "Review & Submit" portion of the application.
Nov. 29 Webinar Registration
Tuesday, Nov. 30 | 6 to 9 p.m. PST
Last-Minute UC Application Assistance
Online (via Zoom)
Students can chat live with UC Merced Admissions Advisors to receive last-minute help completing their UC application. Topics include answering the Personal Insight Questions (PIQ) and reporting academic history, extracurricular activities and more.
Nov. 30 Chat Registration
Have last minute CSU questions? Sign up on Naviance for CSU Sonoma State University will host a question & answer SESSION AT 9:30AM ON Tuesday, November 30TH. Sign up on Naviance.
Your PSAT scores should be out in mid December! TOHS students, join Rev Prep for next steps!
PSAT is over; Now what? Learn more on December 14th at 6pm. Sign up now to reserve your spot!
We are working hard to support our families this school year with additional resources. Our friends at Revolution Prep are offering a PSAT/NMSQT Now What parent presentation to all Thousand Oaks High School families. Please see below…
PSAT/NMSQT Now What?
During this presentation, you will discover:
Dates: Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm - (Live Online)
Register here: Thousand Oaks High School
Practice tests available for both SAT and ACT tests!
Questions? If you have additional questions or want to learn more about Revolution Prep, you can reach out to a dedicated Revolution Prep team member, at (800) 667-7597 or by email at southwest@revolutionprep.com.
PSAT is over; Now what? Learn more on December 14th at 6pm. Sign up now to reserve your spot!
We are working hard to support our families this school year with additional resources. Our friends at Revolution Prep are offering a PSAT/NMSQT Now What parent presentation to all Thousand Oaks High School families. Please see below…
PSAT/NMSQT Now What?
During this presentation, you will discover:
- How do you compare the SAT and ACT?
- What about your child’s PSAT/NMSQT score is valuable... and what isn’t.
- How to secure a scholarship from the PSAT.
Dates: Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm - (Live Online)
Register here: Thousand Oaks High School
Practice tests available for both SAT and ACT tests!
Questions? If you have additional questions or want to learn more about Revolution Prep, you can reach out to a dedicated Revolution Prep team member, at (800) 667-7597 or by email at southwest@revolutionprep.com.
Revolution Prep: Understanding Athletic Recruiting
December 1, 2021 at 4 pm PST
Hosted by Jeffrey Durso-Finley and Holly Burks Becker
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In this webinar, students and parents will examine recruiting from an educational standpoint to learn how counselors can “coach” them on how to ask the right questions, self-recruit to achieve their athletic goals, and avoid the “Here’s How to Win a Scholarship” distractions from popular media and for-profit recruiting services. We will include the latest trends in athletic recruiting, including specialization, early commitments, the rise of club sports, the nuances of NESCAC and Ivy League recruiting, the accelerated timeline, and the impact of the pandemic on recruiting from both the coaches and student perspectives.
Hosted by Jeffrey Durso-Finley and Holly Burks Becker
Event flyer
In this webinar, students and parents will examine recruiting from an educational standpoint to learn how counselors can “coach” them on how to ask the right questions, self-recruit to achieve their athletic goals, and avoid the “Here’s How to Win a Scholarship” distractions from popular media and for-profit recruiting services. We will include the latest trends in athletic recruiting, including specialization, early commitments, the rise of club sports, the nuances of NESCAC and Ivy League recruiting, the accelerated timeline, and the impact of the pandemic on recruiting from both the coaches and student perspectives.
Taking an AP Exam in May? Pay on Q and Join on College Board. Deadline to avoid late fees was Nov 1st but you still can sign up to take exam by March 1st. See your teacher for class code! (Second semester course deadline is March 1st).
If you are taking an AP exam don’t forget to JOIN on College Board for your exam and PAY on the District’s Q Parent Portal for your exam. Ordering an exam is a 2-step process that begins now and must be completed by November 1, 2021, to avoid additional fees. You can get your AP JOIN codes from your AP teacher.
1) JOIN using your College Board MyAP username and password, log in to AP Classroom to join a course or take an exam. Instructions can be found at College Board AP. Students must register with the appropriate Join Code for each exam they wish to take. Your AP teacher can supply you with the correct codes. drive.google.com/drive/folders/1YqI52_qHRjwdN8vf4hvgRKxAzHmYNGSm
2) PAY for AP exams by using a credit card only through your Google Chrome browser via the District’s Q Parent Payment Portal; instructions found here: bit.ly/CVQPAY2022
If you are taking an AP exam don’t forget to JOIN on College Board for your exam and PAY on the District’s Q Parent Portal for your exam. Ordering an exam is a 2-step process that begins now and must be completed by November 1, 2021, to avoid additional fees. You can get your AP JOIN codes from your AP teacher.
1) JOIN using your College Board MyAP username and password, log in to AP Classroom to join a course or take an exam. Instructions can be found at College Board AP. Students must register with the appropriate Join Code for each exam they wish to take. Your AP teacher can supply you with the correct codes. drive.google.com/drive/folders/1YqI52_qHRjwdN8vf4hvgRKxAzHmYNGSm
2) PAY for AP exams by using a credit card only through your Google Chrome browser via the District’s Q Parent Payment Portal; instructions found here: bit.ly/CVQPAY2022
Reminder! UC and CSU applications are due no later than November 30th!
FAFSA opened October 1st! Fill out your FAFSA now!
WORK PERMIT INFORMATION!
2021 / 2022 Work Permit Requests:
WORK PERMIT INFORMATION
WORK PERMITS are required for paid employment for all students under the age of 18.
Use this link here for: Work Permit application.
Please see the California Department of Education
for more information on Work Permits for Minors.
ENTERTAINMENT WORK PERMITS:
https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/entertainment-work-permit.htm
ALL WORK PERMITS EXPIRE EACH YEAR August 31st!
All working students must submit a new Work Permit application, by email to the CCC,
even if you are working at the same job.
Please download the application below. You will fill in the top portion. Have a parent sign it, have your new or current employer fill in the middle section and sign it. Then SCAN the application or take a picture and email it in PDF format to the College and Career Guidance Specialist : lwhitehouse@conejousd.org or you can drop it off to the College and Career Center in Room D-2.
Ms. Harrison will approve the Work Permit application and
I will email you a copy to your Learn email for you to give to your employer. Processing will take 24-48 hours.
If you have any questions, please email me! Here's the link to the application form for you to fill out:
Work Permit Application
PSAT - 2021
Scores should be coming out in December 2021 for the October 2021 exam given at TOHS. Need to know your Next Steps?!
PSAT is over; Now what? December 14th 6pm. Sign up now!
We are working hard to support our families this school year with additional resources. Our friends at Revolution Prep are offering a PSAT/NMSQT Now What parent presentation to all Thousand Oaks High School families. Please see below…
PSAT/NMSQT Now What?
During this presentation, you will discover:
Dates: Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm - (Live Online)
Register here: Thousand Oaks High School
Questions? If you have additional questions or want to learn more about Revolution Prep, you can reach out to a dedicated Revolution Prep team member, at (800) 667-7597 or by email at southwest@revolutionprep.com.
PSAT is over; Now what? December 14th 6pm. Sign up now!
We are working hard to support our families this school year with additional resources. Our friends at Revolution Prep are offering a PSAT/NMSQT Now What parent presentation to all Thousand Oaks High School families. Please see below…
PSAT/NMSQT Now What?
During this presentation, you will discover:
- How do you compare the SAT and ACT?
- What about your child’s PSAT/NMSQT score is valuable... and what isn’t.
- How to secure a scholarship from the PSAT.
Dates: Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm - (Live Online)
Register here: Thousand Oaks High School
Questions? If you have additional questions or want to learn more about Revolution Prep, you can reach out to a dedicated Revolution Prep team member, at (800) 667-7597 or by email at southwest@revolutionprep.com.
The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) for the 2021-2022 school year took place Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at all our District high schools.
- The PSAT helps students prepare for the SAT. Students can become familiar with the types of questions and the directions they will see on the SAT. The three parts of the PSAT are critical reading, mathematics, and writing skills.
- The PSAT assesses skills developed through years of study in a wide range of courses as well as through experiences outside the classroom. It is many students’ first official step on the path to college.
- The PSAT lets individual students compare their ability to do college work with the ability of other college-bound students. After the test, students receive a Report of Student Answers and a Test Book to review their performance.
- Taken in the junior year, the PSAT/NMSQT serves as an initial screening of more than one million participants in the National Merit Scholarship Program, which identifies and honors academically talented students and provides college undergraduate scholarships for a sizable number of the participants.
Once registration is complete, your student should follow this link to the College Board for practice exams and additional information: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/psat/about.html. After checking this site, contact your student’s counselor if you still have unanswered questions.
When your PSAT/NMSQT scores are ready, you'll get an email with instructions on creating your College Board account. Go to your online score report, and use your access code to view your scores.
On December 14th we will be hosting along with Revolution Prep your next steps of what to do after receiving your test scores. Stay tuned for more info!
If you have other questions, please email Juandeane Doherty, jdoherty@conejousd.org or Lorene Whitehouse, lwhitehouse@conejousd.org
https://blog.collegeboard.org/when-do-psat-nmsqt-scores-come-out
VIRTUAL COLLEGE FAIRS!
NACAC
NACAC Virtual College Fairs NACAC VIRTUAL COLLEGE FAIRS NACAC 2021 Schedule: Students may attend as many fairs as they wish! Click to see a list of colleges that will share information about their programs, majors, financial aid, and more on each fair date. Additional colleges will be added throughout the spring. For more information visit: http://www.virtualcollegefairs.org
WACAC
WACAC COLLEGE FAIRS (WESTERN ASSOCIATION FOR COLLEGE ADMISSION COUNSELING) We are excited to announce that the Western Association for College Admission Counseling will be partnering with StriveScan to host multiple virtual fairs in place of our in-person events this spring. This virtual format exposes students to a wide range of colleges while still being time- and cost-efficient for the colleges!
StriveScan hosted their nationwide Strive Virtual College Exploration program last year, and it was an overwhelming success with over 180,000 students and 500 colleges and universities from around the world. We partner with StriveScan to bring a more tailored version of this program, designed to serve the students in regions of California and Nevada.
Virtual College Fairs:
For all students throughout California & Nevada
For more detailed information, please visit:https://www.strivescan.com/virtual/6x6/
COAST TO COAST COLLEGE TOUR
Welcome to Coast to Coast, a joint travel partnership among Dartmouth College, Northwestern University, Princeton University, University of California-Berkeley, and Vanderbilt University. Because each of our institutions practices holistic admissions within a highly selective environment, we have partnered to offer insight into the seemingly complex admissions process.
We hope you will join us for the program most convenient for you.
Please note, the Coast to Coast program is intended to be an introduction to each of our institutions and an opportunity to answer some of your questions. For more specific information about our institutions, please visit our websites or arrange a virtual visit. Questions? Contact us at questions@coasttocoasttour.org
CVUSD Focus On Your Future Information Night
2021
Here is a link to watch many sessions that were recorded!
conejousd.org/News/ArtMID/36540/ArticleID/1696/Video-Recordings-Now-Available-2021-CVUSD-Focus-on-Your-Future-College-Career-and-CTE-Information-Night
2020 Info sessions here:
Video links here!
Be sure to check out these pages for more information!
Financial Aid
Scholarships
NROTC - Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps
$180,000 Scholarship Opportunity for Current Juniors
This scholarship is available for multiple schools in many states and includes Nursing programs! See the flyer below and contact Petty Office Natalie Ketcham for more information. Or visit the NROTC website.
College Board Opportunity Scholarships
College Board announces a new program called Opportunity Scholarships. Beginning with the class of 2023 in December 2021, you are asked to complete 6 tasks (that you would or SHOULD be completing) to have the opportunity to win scholarships. The more steps you take toward college, the more opportunities you have to earn a scholarship.
***Sign up here: www.cb.org/opportunity
1. Build your college list: $500
2. Practice for the SAT using Khan Academy: $500
3. Explore Scholarships list: $500
4. Strengthen your college list: $500
5. Complete the FAFSA: $500
6. Apply to colleges: $500
Complete all six scholarship steps to be eligible for a $40,000 scholarship. Final drawing March of Senior year.
***Sign up here: www.cb.org/opportunity
1. Build your college list: $500
2. Practice for the SAT using Khan Academy: $500
3. Explore Scholarships list: $500
4. Strengthen your college list: $500
5. Complete the FAFSA: $500
6. Apply to colleges: $500
Complete all six scholarship steps to be eligible for a $40,000 scholarship. Final drawing March of Senior year.
How Do I Vote?
Need information on voting procedures? Check the California Secretary of State website here: https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/
Need information on vote by mail? Check the California Secretary of State website here: https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voter-registration/vote-mail/vbm-nov2020-general-election/
Pre-register to Vote!
Are you 16 or 17?
Then you may be eligible to PRE-register to vote, then you will be
automatically registered to vote when you turn 18!
Selective Service Registration - It's the Law
For Males 18 years old
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