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LATE ACT DEADLINE FOR UC/CSU APPLICATIONS IS 11/20

Seniors - If you missed the last SAT and ACT deadlines, you can still register for the ACT with writing by the late registration deadline.  You will have to pay both the fee ($47 for the ACT with writing) and the late fee ($21) and you cannot use fee waivers for the late deadline.  This is your VERY LAST CHANCE to take a college entrance exam for the CSU or UC applications.  Go to www.actstudent.org to register for the December 12th ACT with Writing online by November 20th.  THIS IS THE VERY LAST DEADLINE FOR UC AND CSU APPLICATIONS!

GET HELP WITH QUESTIONS ABOUT THE UC OR CSU APPLICATIONS

Help Desk phone numbers and email addresses for students working on UC and CSU applications:
 
If the issue is a technical one, applicants should call (800) 914-8820 or email ucpath@application.net for the UC Application and (800) 468-6927 for CSU Mentor.
 
If the question is not technical, or if students have questions after the application has been submitted, they can call (800) 523-2048 or email ucinfo@ucapplication.net for the UC application and (800) 468-6927 or email support@csumentor.edu for the CSU application. 

Cal-SOAP Representative at Lakewood every Monday, Wednesday and Friday

The California Student Opportunity and Access Program (Cal-SOAP) has a representative at Lakewood High School.  Keyon Anderson, our Cal-SOAP Advisor, is in the Career Center every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm.  Cal-SOAP can help you decide which college is right for you, what major would be the best fit, how to fill out college applications, how to fill out financial aid applications and offers lots of fieldtrips throughout the year.  If you are interested in applying for Cal-SOAP, stop by the Career Center.

Additional upcoming Saturday Field Trips with Cal-SOAP: December 5th - UC Santa Barbara/Pepperdine University, January 23rd - UCLA/USC, March 20th - UC Riverside/Cal Poly Pomona, May 1st - UC San Diego/Point Loma Nazarene

CAL GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE STILL BEING ACCEPTED

SENIORS - CAL GRANT APPLICATIONS CAN STILL BE TURNED INTO THE CAREER CENTER! Don't miss out on free money!  Stop by the Career Center today to fill out your Cal Grant application.  It will take less than five minutes and it could be worth up to $9,708 in free money!

Career/College Events
Career Center

The Lakewood High School Career Center

is your resource for information about

POST-SECONDARY OPTIONS, including:

CAREERS

COLLEGES – COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND 4-YEAR COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES

APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS 

Paid, on-the-job training to learn a skilled trade such as carpenter, plumber, electrician

TRADE SCHOOLS/VOCATIONAL EDUCATION/SPECIALTY SCHOOLS

MILITARY 

Also: ROP – Regional Occupational Program

Classes and Internships for 11th and 12th Grade Students

FINANCIAL AID: FAFSA, Cal Grant Submission, and Scholarships

JOB BOARD/WORK PERMITS

Assistance completing job applications and preparing for interviews  

VOLUNTEER/SERVICE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Services Resources  of the Career Center include:

GUEST SPEAKERS, COLLEGE MILITARY REPRESENTATIVES WORKSHOPS – Throughout the year the Career Center hosts workshops on topics ranging from “Completing College Applications” and “Applying for Financial Aid” to “Job Search Techniques (filling out applications, creating a resume, interviewing skills)” and “After High School…What’s Next”

COLLEGE CATALOGS – California Community Colleges, CSU, UC, Private Colleges and Universities

QUICK REFERENCE WEBSITES – A list of valuable web site addresses that offer assessment tools and sources of information on careers, colleges, scholarships, and financial aid

BRIDGES – An easy to use,web-based career information system (can be accessed from any computer with internet access); careers, colleges, scholarships, job searches; assessing your interests

http://www.bridges.com  Site ID: 0009654 Password: lakewood

The Career Center is open Monday-Friday 7:30am – 3:30pm

Students are welcome before school, during nutrition lunch, and after school
Gildon, Jenny
Associate

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LBCC Online Application and Early Bird Placement Test
Seniors - If you are going to be going to Long Beach City College in the Fall and you are at least 17 years old, please fill out your LBCCapplication online at the link below as soon as possible. Remember to apply for Fall 2010. Print out the sign... Continue
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Posted by: Jenny Gildon
Published: 11/19/09

Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in Southern California
The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) is nationally recognized as one of the best art schools in the United States. Take advantage of the opportunity to talk with a SCAD admissions counselor in Pasadena on Sunday, November 22nd at 12:30 pm... Continue
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LinkRegister for 11/22 Admissions Event
Posted by: Jenny Gildon
Published: 11/19/09

CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY REPRESENTATIVE VISIT (11/23)
If you are thinking about studying Business, Creative Writing, Film, Music, Civil Engineering, Theater, Psychology, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Law, or Screenwriting then Chapman University might be the perfect school for you. Come to the Career Center to f... Continue
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LinkChapman Online Application - The Common ...
Posted by: Jenny Gildon
Published: 11/12/09