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Wednesday, September 7, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. in the Leilehua High School Library
RSVP at www.tinyurl.com/FinAidNight2016 The Pacific Financial Aid Association (PACFAA) will provide a free Financial Aid workshop for Seniors & their parents to learn about the application process for receiving financial aid for college. You will learn about the different types of financial aid, important deadlines, how to apply, and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. If you plan to attend college, then you should attend this event! RSVP is not required but it is recommended so that we can provide enough seats and materials. Saturday, October 1, 2016 Juniors: Registration for Kaplan’s free PSAT Prep Live has begun. Highly-rated, expert instructors will review all the areas of the exam, streamed live online leading up to test day.
Beginning October 1st, Kaplan’s highly-rated faculty will cover the most important PSAT content and tackle practice problems in 8 livestreaming, one-hour lessons. In addition, students will have access to online study content and detailed explanations to the official PSAT practice test. Register now by visiting www.kaptest.com/psatpreplive. Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at 10:15 a.m. in the CCC College of Hawaiian Language Lecturer, Ākeamakamae Kiyuna will share more about the Hawaiian Language college and the student experience at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Ākea will be doing a short activity with the students. Sign up on your Naviance Account. Location in the College and Career Center HH101
For more information visit https://hilo.hhilo.hawaii. Due online by September 27, 2016
The QuestBridge National College Match is a college and scholarship application process that helps outstanding low-income high school seniors gain admission and full four-year scholarships to the nation's most selective colleges. College Match Scholarships, which are provided by participating colleges, cover the full cost of tuition, room and board, are loan-free, and require no parental contribution. Click here to apply https://www.questbridge.org/high-school-students/national-college-match/who-should-apply Apply by October 20, 2016 for November 17-19, 2016 trip
Apply by November 3, 2016 for December 1-3, 2016 trip Oberlin's Multicultural Visit Program (MVP) is a selective, all-expenses-paid visit program for high-achieving high school seniors. This is a selective program that seeks students serious about Oberlin and their education. High school seniors accepted to the program receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Oberlin to stay in residence halls, tour the campus, visit classes, attend admissions and financial aid workshops, and meet current students, professors, and staff. The student must also be interested in a liberal arts and sciences education (Arts & Humanities, Math & Sciences, Social & Behavioral Sciences). The program is only open to domestic US Citizens, Permanent Residents, or students with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status. We encourage applications from students from diverse backgrounds such as:
Apply online at http://new.oberlin.edu/arts-and-sciences/admissions/mvp/apply.dot Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.
Turn your creativity into a career. Visit Paul Mitchell The School in Honolulu during this open house event and discover how you can help you build a successful future in the beauty industry. Location: Paul Mitchell The School Honolulu 1123 11th Ave #102, Honolulu, HI 96816 RSVP at https://paulmitchell.edu/honolulu/national-open-house-2016 Sunday, September 11, 2016, 4:00 p.m.
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions invites interested students and their families to attend a presentation about Washington University in a city near you. You will learn about their academic programs, life on campus, and how to apply for admission and financial assistance no reservations are needed. For more information visit admissions.wustl.edu Location: Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii Manoa Grand Ballroom, 5th Floor 2454 S Beretania St., Honolulu, HI 96826 Sunday, October 16, 2016, 2:00 p.m. RSVP required on website link below.
Carnegie Mellon Univeristy invites all interested high school students and their families on Oahu to an information session that offers an experiential look at the university through student and faculty stories. During the hour-long session, you'll learn more about our colleges and programs, admission, financial aid and campus life. Location: Iolani School, Seto Hall 563 Kamoku Street Honolulu, HI 96826 RSVP at https://admission.enrollment.cmu.edu/pages/information-sessions-in-a-city-near-you Register in the Front Office by September 16, 2016
Date of Exam: October 19, 2016, 8:20 a.m. - 12:40 p.m. Location: LHS Library Cost: $15.00 (Cash or Check) PSAT/NMSQT is for Sophomores and Juniors. Fee Waivers are available for qualifying Juniors only. For information on how to prepare go to the College Board website. For additional test prep check out KhanAcademy.com. Pick up the registration form in the Front Office or in the CCC (HH101) or click here to print. Register in the Front Office by September 16, 2016
Date of Exam: November 16, 2016, 8:20 a.m. - 12:40 p.m. Location: LHS Library Cost: $10.00 (Cash or Check) PSAT 9 is for Freshman only. For information on how to prepare go to the College Board website. For additional test prep check out KhanAcademy.com. Pick up the registration form in the Front Office or in the CCC (HH101) or click here to print. |