2. Visit websites that will help you discover colleges that suit your personality  www.ctcl.org www.ctcl.org  www.unigo.com www.unigo.com  www.collegeboard.org www.collegeboard.org  www.californiacolleges.edu www.californiacolleges.edu

3. AN OPTION FOR EVERYONE  There are colleges for “A” students and “C” students…go look for them! With our current state budget, you cannot depend on California colleges being the most affordable!

5. Take the time to prep BEFORE you test  Use www.methodtestprep.com to study for the SAT or ACT. It’s free! (see flyer)www.methodtestprep.com  Consider signing up for the SAT prep class at DMHS that will meet after school beginning in March leading up to the May 3 rd test (flyer to be out soon)  Many scholarships are lost because of a low test score….a few points make a difference!

6. BEST SAT TEST DATES  May 3 (register by April 4)  June 7 (register by May 9) BEST ACT TEST DATES  April 12 (register by March 7)  June 14 (register by May 9)

7.  You must register online. Don’t miss the deadline!  For the SAT, go to www.collegeboard.org www.collegeboard.org  For the ACT, go to www.act.orgwww.act.org  ALL STUDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO GET TWO FEE WAIVERS FOR EACH TEST! However, you must fill out the “Request for Testing Fee Waivers” form. If you did this already, then you don’t need to do it again. Downtown Magnets High School DBM * EIM REQUEST FOR TESTING FEE WAIVERS If you are eligible for fee waivers, you can get the PSAT fees waived as a junior. As a senior, you may receive up to TWO fee waivers for the SAT Reasoning Test, TWO fee waivers for the SAT Subject Test (and you may test in up to 3 subjects each date), and TWO fee waivers for the ACT, either with or without writing. Students who qualify for free or reduced lunch tickets are automatically eligible. NAME ______________________________ HR TEACHER ________________________ ADDRESS _______________________________________________________________ CITY/STATE/ZIP _________________________________________________________ PHONE NUMBER (_____)______________________ CURRENT GRADE ______________ SOCIAL SECURITY # ________________________ BIRTHDATE __________________ INDICATORS OF ECONOMIC NEED (CHECK ANY THAT APPLY): _____ FAMILY RECEIVES PUBLIC ASSISTANCE (AFDC OR FOOD STAMPS) _____ FAMILY LIVES IN HOUSING PROJECT OR SECTION 8 HOUSING _____ STUDENT IS IN FOSTER CARE _____ LOW FAMILY INCOME _____ OTHER REASONS _____________________________________________________________________ ___________________ TOTAL YEARLY FAMILY INCOME: $_____________________ BOTH SIDES MUST BE COMPLETED!!

8.  The SAT changes questions every year, beginning with the March exam. These new questions are not in any study guide yet.  Collegeboard has asked us to try these new questions in a full length practice test. We will be testing Saturday, February 22 nd at 9 am. All testers earn a catered lunch! Sign up in the College Center.

9.  Volunteer at a hospital or animal shelter or children’s center  Apply to the South Central Scholars Summer Academy (7 week college prep program held at USC for juniors with a 3.6 or better) Apply at http://www.tfaforms.com/304588 http://www.tfaforms.com/304588  Take a community college class

10.  Ask teachers who love you to write you a letter of recommendation BEFORE you leave for summer (most private schools ask for two)  Begin applying to scholarships NOW. Check the scholarship book in the college center for ideas. Apply to programs that take place on college campuses so you can check them out, like Harvey Mudd College’s Spring “FAST” program for science and technology. Apply by March 3 rd at hmc.edu/fast

11.  My Email: Lmcgee00@aol.com Lmcgee00@aol.com  Forget emails easily? Send me a message through our website www.downtownmagnets.org www.downtownmagnets.org  Become my friend on Facebook!  Follow me on twitter @CollegeMcGee  The time is now to take charge of your future. Don’t be passive…DO SOMETHING NOW!