Clatsop Community College Registration Day!

Wednesday, May 26th  is CCC Registration Day.  Seniors who are interested in attending Clatsop next year have the opportunity to meet with an advisor to schedule classes for Fall 2010.  Seniors must take the COMPASS test prior to their appointment.*

Seniors who are interested in CCC Registration Day need to return the registration form to the counseling office.  An appointment will be scheduled with an advisor based on career interest, and the student will be notified as to the appointment time.  Registration forms are available in the counseling office.

*COMPASS tests can be taken in the AHS Computer Lab.  Students must pre-arrange the test with a counseling staff member.  It is also necessary for students to bring a calculator and their social security number for the test.  COMPASS practice guides are available in the counseling office, and online here.

 

Astoria Scholarship Inc. Interviews are next week — are you prepared?

Helpful Interviewing Hints from the mind of Jon Graves, Talent Search Coordinator

1. Never wear t-shirt and jeans to an interview.  Dress as if you are applying for a job, not too dressy or too casual.  Avoid ill-fitting clothing and provocative outfits.

2. When meeting your interviewers, introduce yourself, make eye contact and give a firm handshake, not too hard.

3. Throughout your interview, make eye contact with your interviewers at regular intervals.  Demonstrate interest and confidence.

4. Be brief and honest with your answers.

5. Interviewers usually ask questions about what you have written on your application or in your essays, so always review your copy before you go into an interview.

6. Be prepared to discuss your college choice, career goals, financing your education and any other information you included in your application.

7. Avoid negativity!

8. Write down a few answers to some sample questions.  The process of writing out your question responses will help you be better prepared to answer during an interview.

9. Interviewers often wrap up interviews by saying either “do you have any questions for the panel” or “is there anything else you would like to add?”  Prepare one or two questions for the interviewers and/or a summary statement capturing all that you are.

10. Smile and relax!

Sample Interview Questions:- Tell us about your senior project.
- How do you plan to finance your education?  How much will it cost?

- What are your educational and career goals?  
- Where do you see yourself in five years?  Ten years?
- What was your favorite class at AHS?

 

COMPASS test

All students who are planning to attend Clatsop Community College will need to take the COMPASS Placement test.  This test is taken on a computer and is available in the AHS computer lab by signing up with the counseling office.

The COMPASS test provides the college will information about a student’s abilities and college readiness in the areas of writing, reading and math.  Students should prepare to spend about 90 minutes on the test.

Study guides for the COMPASS test are available here:

Reading

Writing

Math (Pre-Algebra & Algebra)

Math (Geometry, Advanced Algebra & Trig)

 

A guide for college and college-bound students

The University of Oregon has published an online guide to encourage high school and college students to use reading as preparation for college-level courses. It provides practical advice about reading and recommendations of books University of Oregon professors in various disciplines have said they wish their students had read before entering the University.

On Reading Well / On Being Well-Read:
A Guide to Critical Reading For College and College-Bound Students
http://uoregon.edu/~uocomp/ctw/onreading/

 

Clatsop Community College Senior Preview Day

CCC Senior Preview Day is Thursday, February 11th from 9am to 12:45pm.

Astoria High School will be providing a bus to and from the event.  Lunch will be provided.  All students who are planning to attend CCC are strongly encouraged to attend.  Interested students should sign up in the counseling office and pick up a Preview Day registration form and AHS permission form.  Students must sign up by Thursday, February 4th.

Student who complete the FAFSA, attend the Senior Preview Day and take the COMPASS test are eligible to receive the Student Success Grant ($300 per term for up to 6 terms).

See Beth for more information.

 

Scholarship Workshop Night – 2/9

There will be a Scholarship Workshop on Tuesday, February 9th from 6-8pm in the AHS Computer Lab.  Beth and Jon Graves will be available to help students with scholarships – specifically the OSAC scholarship, Astoria Scholarship Inc. and North Coast Scholarship Foundation applications.  See Beth or Jon if you have questions.

 

FAFSA NIGHT – 1/13, 7pm – 9pm

The AHS Computer Lab will be open from 7pm to 9pm on Wednesday, January 13th to assist students and their parents with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

Participants must bring a copy of their 2008 taxes and social security numbers for both student and parent.

Please plan to spend at least one hour completing the FAFSA and arrive in the computer lab by 8pm.

Students planning to attend postsecondary education should complete the FAFSA by February 1st.  More information about completing the FAFSA can be found here.

 

Financial Aid Night

Financial Aid Night will be in the AHS library Tuesday, December 15th from 6-7pm*.  Information will be presented about how to file for Financial Aid, how Financial Aid works, as well as scholarship opportunities.  Jon Graves, Talent Search Coordinator and Amy Magnussen, from Clatsop Community College, will be in attendance as well to offer information and answer questions.

*The time was changed so that families could attend both Financial Aid Night and the choral concert at AHS, which starts at 7pm.

 

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Survivor: Camp… How to Survive after High School!

4-H and the OSU Extension Office is presenting “Survivor: Camp…. How to Survive after High School!” on January 15-17, 2010 at the Olney Grange.  This weekend will be set up like survivor, the TV show, and will allow students to get hands-on information about dealing with roommates, cooking meals, paying bills, and budgets.  The cost is $60 (scholarships are available for 4H-ers).

Registration deadline is January 4th, space is limited to 30.  All students are welcome (sophomores through seniors).

Registration form:  Survivor Camp: Registration Form