Counseling Scoop – January 22, 2014
Upcoming Counseling Events:
***New session just added***Thursday, January 30, Naviance College & Career Readiness Workshop,
3:00 to 4:00 pm in the Sun Center. To sign-up, click here.
(Naviance College & Career Grade Level workshops on January 24 are full)
Naviance is a College and Career Readiness platform that helps connect academic achievement to postsecondary goals. Its comprehensive college and career planning solutions helps students:
 assess their personality type
 record their achievements and honors
 research colleges and majors
 explore scholarships
 sign up for college visits
 build a resume
If you have not created your Naviance Parent account, please follow the instructions below.
1. http://connection.naviance.com/mtcarmelca
2. Parents, if you haven’t created an account, click on “Are you new here?” to begin.
3. Enter your student’s ID # preceded by an:
A if you are the student’s Mother
B if you are the student’s Father
C if you are the student’s Stepmom
D if you are the student’s Stepdad
E if you are the student’s Guardian or Caregiver
If you need help setting up your account, email Mrs. Tomicich at btomicich@powayusd.com
Friday, January 24, PSAT Workshop, 7:45-8:30 am
PSAT Test Takers and their parents are invited to this interpretation workshop to understand students’
results, and how to utilize available resources to improve scores. Click here to sign up!
Tuesday, February 4, Miramar Application Workshop and Freshman Year Experience Orientation
SENIORS: Don’t miss this special ONE TIME ONLY opportunity to gain priority registration to Miramar
College! Attend this workshop and orientation to complete an online admissions application, and find
out about the FYE Program! Sign up to participate in the Sun Center today!
*WARNING: This workshop is offered at Mt. Carmel only ONCE. If you do not attend, you will not be
eligible to participate in the FYE Program and receive priority registration! Don’t miss this opportunity!
Friday, February 7, and 14, Four-Year Plan Workshops, 7:45-8:30am
Students and Parents will learn:
 How to choose classes that will help you meet your specific post-high school goals.
 How to meet the A-G requirements for college.
 How to meet graduation requirements.
 How to design a program that is meaningful to you!
 Where and how to get more information as you progress through high school.
Friday, February 7, 9th Grade, Click here to sign up
Friday, February 7, 10th Grade, Click here to sign up
Friday, February 14, 9th Grade, Click here to sign up
Friday, February 14, 10th Grade, Click here to sign up
Tuesday, February 11-Community College Night at Westview High School, 6:30-8:30pm
Thursday, March 20 - Palomar PACE-Palomar Assessment Counseling Enrollment Program (Formerly Early
Acceptance Program)
Priority Registration Program for MCHS Seniors who plan to attend Palomar College next fall.
You will be able to sign up to participate in this program in February, in the Sun Center.
Important Announcements:
Girls Interested in Engineering & Computer Science …UCSD Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is
hosting its annual ENVISION 2014, on Saturday, February 8, at UCSD, explore the exciting fields of
Engineering & Computer Science! Free! Breakfast and lunch provided!
Click here for more information.
MEChA de UCSD-24th Annual High School Conference
Saturday, February 15, 9am-5pm, UCSD
Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán (MEChA) is a student organization that promotes higher
education, cultura, and historia. This conference is a great opportunity to meet and bond with college
students who have overcame struggles in order to achieve college success. This is a one day conference
filled with inspirational speakers, cultural entertainment, and workshops on topics such as social issues,
academics, culture, student empowerment and much more. FREE EVENT! Register Here
Taking Classes outside of PUSD?
ALWAYS SEE YOUR COUNSELOR FIRST! Some classes will not meet graduation requirements, nor earn
you credits.
Attention 12th Grade Families!
SENIORS: In order to ensure accuracy of your diploma please fill out the Diploma Order Form available
HERE. Per the directions on the form please PRINT your legal name and PRINT the name that you would
like to appear on your diploma (please keep in mind that diplomas are official documents). This form
MUST be turned in to Mrs. Meyer in the records office by no later than February 10, 2014.
Financial Aid Season is in full swing. Fill out your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
today! Deadline is March 2nd. Every single college bound senior should be filling out this financial aid
form regardless of income or whether or not you are headed to a 4 year university, community college,
or trade school. See the link below for frequently asked questions about the FAFSA.
http://www.fastweb.com/content/fafsa
To begin filling out your FAFSA visit: www.fafsa.ed.gov
To apply for your PIN to sign your FAFSA electronically visit: www.pin.ed.gov
To get free assistance in filling out the FAFSA sign up for a workshop at: www.sandiegocalsoap.com
Featured Local Scholarship Opportunities:
Don't miss out on the local scholarship opportunities for seniors! Click here for a glance at some of the
local scholarship opportunities that are all listed on Naviance! Remember, local scholarships have a
smaller applicant pool and you have a better chance of receiving the scholarship!
TIP: Be sure to check out the San Diego Foundation Scholarships! Access more than 100 local
scholarships with their one online application!!! Check out Naviance for a full listing of scholarship
opportunities.
Cal Grant GPA Verification
Mt. Carmel High School automatically submits Senior Cal Grant GPA Verifications electronically for all
Seniors. The California Student Aid Commission links GPAs with a student’s Social Security number.
Hence, MCHS seniors will be notified if we do not have their social security number on file and directed
how to submit.