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Samohi College/Career Center

March Update

Samohi College/CareerCenterMarch Update
March Afternoon Tea
March Afternoon Tea Spanish
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Check your Cal Grant Status

Go to WebGrants4Students to check your Cal Grant application status. Create your account at https://mygrantinfo.csac.ca.gov/.
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Financial Aid Award Letters!

If you have submitted your FAFSA, CA Dream Act Application (CADAA), and/or CSS Profile, expect to receive a financial aid award letter from the schools that accept you! Schools will highlight the Cost of Attendance and estimated financial aid you will receive for the 2021-22 school year. Feel free to reach out to your College/Career Counselor if you would like assistance in understanding your award letters.

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FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Though the priority deadline was March 2nd, check to see if your school, such as SMC, will still accept it.
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California Dream Act

Though the priority deadline was March 2nd, check to see if your school, such as SMC, will still accept it.
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CSS Profile

Deadlines vary. Check to see if your school requires it and when they want it by.
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National commit day - May 1 & 3

May is a big month for Seniors committing to a college. Make sure that you commit to ONE school and ONE school only. Tell us where you are heading off to and please update Naviance with all your decisions.

SMC - Apply NOW - Priority Deadline for Summer/Fall is March 26th!

Thinking about SMC as your first choice, second, or any choice? Take advantage of up to 2 years of free tuition through SMC Promise and the many Areas of Interest you can explore at SMC. Secure priority enrollment for Summer/Fall 2021 terms by finishing Steps 1-5 of the enrollment steps by March 26!


Stuck on a step?


  • Drop into SMC App Day on Mar 16 or 23 - see flyer below for Zoom details
  • Book an appointment with SMC Counselor, Aimee Lem
  • Stay updated on important SMC updates, like when the Summer/Fall class schedules are posted, when new students can enroll, special program application periods, and more by texting @smc2021 to 81010
  • SMC has $1.1M in scholarship funding! Apply by APRIL 2 - see flyer below
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More Scholarships!

If you are looking for scholarship opportunities, be sure to check these sites:

Fastweb.com

Scholarships.com

Unigo.com

APPLY AWAY! Go get that FREE MONEY!

Keep checking Portals and Emails!!

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CHECK YOUR EMAIL DAILY
  • college information will go to your email


Be sure to check your PORTALS

  • these are the gate keepers to information such as admission decisions, financial aid, transcript requests, document requests, process to commit by May 1, etc...


  • YES, each one will need a unique user name and password
  • YES, you will need to make one for each college
  • YES, you will need to check them often
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What will you be pursuing after graduating from Samohi?

Working? Gap year? Start planning now. Whatever you're thinking of pursuing, start the process now. Make a resume, look online for opportunities, start applying for jobs, etc.

Let's connect! Schedule a one-on-one meeting if we can be of support.

It was wonderful meeting you all in your English classes!

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College App Survival Guide

We have developed a SURVIVAL GUIDE to assist you through the college application process. Find valuable advice, to-do items to help you keep moving forward, and milestone checks to keep you organized.

College Application Survival Guide

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Student Resource Guide - Summer Programs

There are TONS of things you can be doing over the summer. Why not strengthen your college applications at the same time? Take a look! Here is a list of great opportunities that you can do over summer. Start exploring and planning now. You can never be too early!

Remember - communication is key!

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One-on-One appointments

Schedule a one-on-one appointment with your College/Career Counselor. Calendly (availability calendar) links are at the bottom of the newsletter.
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Texting

We have a texting line! If you have not shared your cell phone number via the in-class survey we administered during English class presentations, please let us know if you want to be included with this form of communication.
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Google Classroom

We have a Google Classroom that will have all pertinent information. Google Classroom code: 4pml2ao
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Email

Have questions? Feel free to email us. Email information is below.
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Instagram

WE are on the IG. Follow us to get updates and information.

@samohicollegecareercenter

Click on students and in the drop down you will see clever or put clever in search bar and it will come up
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Naviance

Naviance is your one-stop-shop for tools such as college search engines, personal assessments, and exploring potential careers. Go to your Clever to log into Naviance.