www.actstudent.org
ACT Test Fees
ACT Test--$32
ACT Plus Writing--$47
After deadline late fee-- $20
Standby fee-- $41 additional

General Information

• Check dates for the SAT, SAT Subject and ACT Plus Writing tests. These tests are highly recommended to be taken in the spring of the junior year, and/or in the fall of the senior year. SATs or ACTs are required by most four-year colleges and universities, and should be completed no later than December of your senior year.
• Visit the EHS College and Career Center in M108 for college catalogs, SAT/ACT study guides, financial aid info, etc.

September

• Attend the 26th Annual Humboldt-Del Norte College Night in the EHS cafeteria on Sept. 14th from 5:30-8:00pm.
• Check with your counselor to make sure your classes meet high school graduation requirements, as well as college entrance requirements, and to complete your individual graduation credit check.
• Keep informed by reading the daily bulletin, which is available online through your PowerSchool login. The bulletin is also posted outside the Information Office everyday.
• Meet with Mrs. Jennifer Johnson to coordinate your Learning Pathways and Senior Project plans.

October

• Applications for the University of California (www.ucop.edu/pathways) and the California State University (www.csumentor.edu) campuses are now available online.
• Request, by phone or online, paper applications from other four-year colleges and universities, or apply online.
• Register online at www.humboldt.edu/humboldt/aday to attend the HSU Fall Admissions Day on Sat., October 24, 2009, on the HSU campus. Before the event, you must apply to HSU online at www.csumentor.edu by Oct. 19th.
• Register online for SAT or ACT tests, and/or SAT Subject tests and ACT Plus Writing tests, if planning to attend a UC campus or specific private college.  Register at www.collegeboard.com and www.actstudent.org.
• Write personal statement essays for the UCs and select private schools.
• Check out www.assist.org to find out about a specific major, search for majors that interest you, or explore majors available at university campuses in California. This interactive site also provides course transfer information for students planning to transfer from a California community college to a UC or CSU.
• Have your parents check the personnel office where they work to see if their employers offer scholarships. Also, check parents’/guardians’ unions, fraternal organizations, such as Elks, Moose Lodge, and churches, etc.

November

• Nov. 30th is the application deadline for all UC (www.ucop.edu/pathways) and most CSU (www.csumentor.edu) university campuses. Be sure you have also applied for housing at the college of your choice.
• Nov. 20th—LAST DAY for counselors to help students with four-year college applications before Thanksgiving Break.
• If you are planning to attend HSU and were unable to attend Fall Admissions Day, call HSU Admissions Counselor Romi Hitchcock Tinseth directly at 826-6224 for more information on Instant Admissions.
• Plan to visit college and university campuses over the Thanksgiving break to help you decide on the best school for you.
• Request FAFSA Personal Identification Number (PIN) number online at www.pin.ed.gov before filing FAFSA in January.
• Apply to two or more four-year colleges due to impacted campuses or programs at certain colleges and universities.
• Check out the local scholarship search sites at Humboldt Area Foundation, www.hafoundation.org, and the HSU site, www.humboldt.edu/banserv/finaid/schol.pl, as well as FREE national scholarship searches, such as www.finaid.org, www.fastweb.com, www.wiredscholar.com, www.ScholarshipExperts.com, and www.collegeboard.com.
• Take the free ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) Test, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009 at 8:30am. The ASVAB is designed to help you learn more about yourself and the world of work, identify and explore potentially satisfying occupations, and develop an effective strategy to realize your goals. Go to www.asvabprogram.com for more information.

December

• Last opportunity to take the ACT Plus Writing, SAT Reasoning or SAT subject tests for most UC & CSU campuses.
• To simplify the FAFSA online application process, first complete the FAFSA on the Web Worksheet (www.fafsa.ed.gov). Obtain financial aid forms from the Counseling Office (FAFSA & CSS- PROFILE-the financial aid application service of College Board).
• Parents need to request their own PIN number online at www.pin.ed.gov in order to sign FAFSA electronically and check application progress online.
• Go to www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov to determine EFC (Estimated Family Contribution) portion of college expenses. Online calculator tool assists families in financial planning for federal student aid.
• Plan to visit college and university campuses over the holiday break to help you decide on the best school for you.
• Begin looking for scholarships by exploring free scholarship search websites. See websites listings under “November.”
• Turn in senior pictures and ads for the yearbook by November 30, 2009.

January

• Attend the "Cash for College" Financial Aid Workshop on Wed., Jan. 13, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. in the Lecture Hall and IT computer lab with your parents. This is a "hands-on" evening workshop where you will receive line-by-line help in completing the FAFSA application from HSU's Financial Aid Office staff. There will be two guaranteed $1000 Cash for College Scholarship winners selected from students who attend this workshop!
• NOW is the time to complete financial aid forms - the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). These forms must be submitted AFTER January 1st. In order to be considered for state-level financial aid (Cal Grants A, B, or C), the FAFSA must be sent in no later than March 2, 2010. After this time, the FAFSA may only be used to apply for federal-level financial aid, such as Pell Grants.
• Apply for College of the Redwoods Honors Program. Visit www.redwoods.edu/Departments/Honors or check with your counselor for eligibility requirements.
• Check the scholarship box in the Counseling Office and watch for bulletin announcements for scholarships opportunities.
• Request seventh semester mid-year transcripts from our registrar, if required by colleges.
• Resolve scheduling conflicts for second semester classes.

February

• Deadline for filing FAFSA and to fill out GPA verification forms for Cal Grant A, B, or C is Sunday, March 2, 2009.
• Be sure you have applied for housing at the college of your choice.
• Plan to visit college and university campuses over the holiday break to help you decide on the best school for you.
• Read bulletin online through PowerSchool and check the scholarship box in Counseling for scholarship announcements.
• Review college & financial aid information on the EHS website: www.eurekacityschools.org.
• Contact the Scholarship Office at the colleges and universities you have applied to for scholarships they may offer.
• Ask your counselor if you are exempt from or need to sign up for the CSU ELM (Math) and EPT (English) placement tests.

March

• Review FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR) for accuracy and completeness. Check it out with senior and college counselors.
• Check out college orientation information and campus preview dates.
• Read bulletin online through PowerSchool and check the scholarship box in Counseling for scholarship announcements.
• Registration process begins for CR – math and English placement tests will be scheduled through EHS Counseling Office.
• Most colleges and universities send notification of admission status this month.

April

• Review financial aid packages with senior and college counselors.
• Apply online to College of the Redwoods (www.redwoods.edu) and take the math and English placement tests at CR.
• Be sure to attend informational meetings and visit college campuses to help you decide on the best school for you.
• Read bulletin online through PowerSchool and check the scholarship box in Counseling for scholarship announcements.

May

• Notify colleges of your intent to enroll by May 1st.
• Complete any Adult Education (night school) classes for credit make-up by the middle of this month.
• Schedule date for placement tests at CR, if not completed at EHS in April, prior to attending CR Redwood Days for registration and enrollment for fall semester.
• Continue to check the scholarship box in Counseling Office and the online bulletin for possible scholarship opportunities.
• Review Cal Grant CAR: California Aid Report for accuracy.
• Fill out senior survey in your AP Government, Civics or Economics classes.

June

• Request final transcripts to be sent to your intended college.
• The Top 10% Luncheon for academic recognition, hosted by Henderson Center Kiwanis, is held on Wed., June 19, 2010.
• The EHS Honors Program, for presentation of senior awards and scholarships, takes place Thurs., June 18, 2010.
• Sports Banquets, Senior Prom, Senior Picnic, and GRADUATION!! – Safe and Sober Party for Class of 2010!