Juniors and seniors, please take some time to read over the February College Newsletter sent to your email recently. This has some excellent information on the college process.
Juniors are invited to participate in one of several four-day
Kick-Start! College Application Essay Workshops this summer. The workshop, run by veteran English teacher Mr. Tim Evans, is designed to help students tell their unique story in college essays. There is individualized writing instruction and college application coaching in an enthusiastic environment that promotes engagement, reflection and creativity. The cost for 16 hours of instruction is $485. Choose from: May 24-27, June 1-4, July 30-August 2. Students can register now to hold your place at:
KickStart Registration 2021.
Juniors, please set up an individual appointment to meet with one of our college counselors (Mrs. McCall or Mrs. Ossowski) to discuss college ideas and plans. The link to request an appointment is in your Future Plans Google Classroom.
Sophomores, juniors and parents: Join us over the next four Tuesdays from 2:30 to 3:15 for College Counseling Chats. We are here to move you along in your college exploration process. Topics include: playing sports in college, selective college admissions, the common application and military options. Schedule and meeting links at: College Counseling Chats. We will record the discussion and publish the links later in the month. Seniors attending University of Arizona: If you missed Salpointe’s exclusive meeting with UA admissions to review your next steps held this week, you can sign up to attend a general UA Next Steps workshop on Monday, March 8 at 4:00 p.m. Pre-register at
UA Next Steps. If you are having some difficulty understanding your financial aid offer (located in your UA portal) or wondering how it was calculated, check out his guide:
How to Read Your Aid Offer. May 1 is the deadline to apply for on campus housing at UA. Get details on how to apply and see virtual dorm tours at
UA Housing Info.
Seniors attending Arizona State University: If you missed Salpointe’s exclusive meeting with ASU and Barrett Honors admissions to review your next steps held this week, you can sign up for a live-hosted workshops on class registration, housing, student life and important things to handle now. There are several planned for March and April, with the first one on March 8 at 4:30 p.m. Pre-register at
ASU Next Steps Live Workshop. Get details on how to apply and see virtual dorm tours at
ASU Housing Info. Use this link for a one-stop page with your
ASU Next Steps. Attend a live-hosted virtual webinar on ASU scholarships and financial aid at
Paying for your ASU Education.
Seniors attending Northern Arizona University: If you missed Salpointe’s exclusive meeting with NAU admissions to review your next steps held this week, you can find details at
Next Steps to Attending NAU. Get information on how to apply for housing at
NAU Housing Options. One important step for NAU is to complete their
priority enrollment profile so that you can start selecting classes for next fall.
Seniors attending Pima College: If you missed Salpointe’s exclusive meeting with Pima College admissions to review your next steps held this week, you can find details at
Next Steps to Attending PCC. Once admitted, you must activate your
MyPima account and then check if you need to take any of the
PCC Placement Tests to determine the right level of classes. New student orientation is where you will learn which classes to take, how to register and what resources are there to help you at PCC. You’ll get personalized advising at orientation. Sign up for a virtual orientation date today at
PCC Orientation. PCC’s scholarship application is now open with a deadline of April 18, 2021. Don’t miss this opportunity!
PCC scholarships.
Students in all grades can learn about college options and majors:
The
Catholic University of America (Washington, DC) has launched an innovative new Bachelor’s Degree in Management here in Tucson. This very affordable degree offers extensive internship and hands-on experiences in local Tucson businesses with a strong background in Catholic traditions. Students will jointly enroll at Catholic University and Pima Community College for the first two years, and then solely with Catholic U in Tucson. Details at
www.catholic.edu/tucson. For more info, contact CUA Program Coordinator, Mr. Kieran Roche, at 602-687-3912 or
rochek@cua.edu.
Learn about college programs across the nation in the areas of marine and environmental sciences. The Ocean Institute (CA) invites you to attend a free, virtual
Marine and Environmental Studies College Fair on Saturday, March 27 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Live presentations, small session chats, student and alumni panels, exhibits and more. Register in advance at:
Ocean Institute.
Students in all grades are invited to a virtual presentation called
The Mountains are Calling - Study in Colorado on Thursday, March 18 at 5:30 p.m. or Monday, May 3 at 4:30 p.m.. Hear updates from Colorado School of Mines, Colorado State University, the University of Colorado Boulder and the University of Denver, followed by the opportunity to ask admissions professionals any questions you have about college in Colorado. Register at:
Colorado!Join colleges in Arizona and the region for a
Virtual College Fair this spring. This is a chance to connect with colleges from around the area and learn about their academic programs, scholarships and opportunities. Dates: March 27 and April 27. Registration and list of colleges attending can be found here:
AZ College Consortium Virtual Fairs.