Local Scholarship Application 2012! - Due by March 5th!
Applications are now available to seniors on the web at Counseling Forms.  The Woodlake Local Scholarship is for all seniors who are applying to a four-year or two-year college or vocational/trade school. You must complete this application if you want to be considered for any scholarship (sports, school clubs, community organizations including Three Rivers organizations).

Applications must be typed with student’s signature, and include the following: 

1.  Resume.
2.  Two page essay including educational and personal goals and financial need for the scholarship.
3.  Three letters of recommendation from school staff or community members.

Note: Upon completion of your FAFSA application you will be required to submit a copy of your SAR (Student Aid Report) notification. Applicants that are below a 2.5 GPA, are required to explain in a written statement any extenuating circumstances for not having a minimum 2.5 GPA.  So act now, go to the school web site, under Quick Links, click on Resources & Form and then select Local Scholarship 2012.  Turn in your completed application to the Counseling office.  Deadline March 5, 2012, no later than 3:30 P.M.

Go to the  Counseling Forms page and down load the Local Scholarship Form 2012.  


College Resources:

CSU Mentor Website:
www.csumentor.edu
CSUMentor is a website designed to help students and their families learn about the California State University (CSU) system. The CSU is comprised of 23 excellent campuses. CSUMentor assists students in planning for college, in selecting the appropriate CSU campus to attend, in planning how to finance their education, and in applying for admission.
CSUMentor has four sections that are important for students to be successful in preparing for college. Under the "Plan for College" tab, students are able to map their college path as early as the 6th grade and follow their plan through high school, and community college. Students will learn about the CSU requirements, tests, and application deadlines. The "Explore Campuses" tab allows students to determine which campus is best for them based on interests and needs. The "Apply Online" tab is the standard CSU application process that all campuses use for admission. Students must submit this online application during the announced application filing periods in order to be considered for admission to the campus of their choice. Once a student submits an application, campuses communicate with the student directly and inform them of upcoming deadlines. The "Financial Aid" tab describes the different types of financial aid available and provides students with information on how to apply for aid. Students wishing to be considered for aid must fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid by March 2.

College Board Website:
www.collegeboard.org
This website connects you to PSAT, SAT, and AP test prep information.  It is also where you register for SAT.  By creating a college board account you will have access to college planning tools along with college search engines.  Learn how much it costs to attend a particular university or what the admission requirements are for a specific campus.

ACT Website:
www.actstudent.org
This website is where you go to register for ACT.  You may aslo access some test prep information from this site.

Post Secendary Education:
There are 4 levels of post-secondary education: