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The College and Career Center has a resource specialist, and a library of college, career, and scholarship resources available to students and parents.  Located in the Computer Lab at the back of the Capuchino Library.

›Joyce Lynn, College & Career Advisor                                                     (650) 558-2718


   THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE MATERIALS AND PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE CAREER CENTER

ACT, PSAT, SAT Reasoning, SAT Subject Tests, TOEFL

Register for the PSAT (10th & 11th graders) and the SAT and ACT tests (11th and 12th graders)
Applications
Pick up and get help with college applications, scholarhip applications and financial aid forms
Choices Planner and Explorer
An online program for college & career search and miscellaneous assessment tools. Complete the Choices Career Interest Survey to learn what career clusters match your interests
BRIDGES
For careers; access Bridges computerized career and college information at: www.bridges.com
College Catalogs
California Colleges and Universities, and Out of State & Universities. Catalogs from Community Colleges are also available.
FAFSA and CSS-Profile
Applications
Military Academies and Enlisting
Information fliers and contacts
Reference Books
Listings of 2 and 4 year colleges, scholarships, view books, etc.
Scholarship applications
For almost every scholarship on our list; some are online applications
Work Permits
Applications and actual work permits
Misc. Computers or student use
For homework assignments, research, and assessments. Also for College & Career Searches
Teacher's Aide Applications
Assignments through Career Center
AVID Information
Advancement Via Individual Determination
Summer Opportunities
Flyers
Volunteer Opportunities
Flyers
Search for a job
Search for Jobs, Apply for a Work permit, research internships, apprenticeships and co-ops

  You can further use Capuchino's College and Career Center to....

  Attend presentations about colleges and careers

  Search the internet for careers, colleges, and financial aid

  Apply to Colleges and Universities and for financial aid

  Find out about industry related field trips and attend School to Career Field Trip

 

  To Use BRIDGES at home:

To log-in, enter the following information:      Go to cx.bridges.com

                                                                    Site ID         0011748

                                                                    Password         horse

                                                                    Click    OK to explore

Access to CXOnline is granted by a paid subscription to your school.

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Register online at Collegeboard.com for College Entrance Exams 2008-2009

SAT Tests

 2008-2009 Test Dates

Test

Regular Registration Deadlines

Late Registration Deadlines (a late fee applies)

October 4, 2008
SAT & Subject Tests
September 9, 2008
September 16, 2008
November 1, 2008
SAT & Subject Tests
September 26, 2008
October 10, 2008
December 6, 2008
SAT & Subject Tests
November 5, 2008
November 18, 2008

 

ACT Tests

2008-2009 Test Dates Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadlines (late fee required)
October 25, 2008
September 19, 2008
Sept 20-Oct 3 , 2008
December 13 , 2008
November 7, 2008
November 8-20, 2008
Febraury 7 , 2009
January 6 , 2009
January 7-16, 2008

 

Independent (Private) School Applications
Most independent schools post on-line applications on their web sites. Visit www.naicu.edu for applications, links to and information on CA “independent” colleges and universities. Due dates: Independent schools set their own due dates. Most Early Action or Early Decision deadlines are in November.

Community College Applications
Seniors who are planning to attend a Community College do not have to take college entrance exams. They will need to take the Math/English Placement Tests at the Community College. Seniors who are planning to attend community college should sign-up on the community college clipboard in the Career Center. An application workshop for the community colleges will be held in the spring.

 

For college visits & presentations SEE SCHOOL LOOP!


College Information
Get info about: Canada College
University of California CaliforniaColleges.edu

California State University

CSU Mentor
California Commuity Colleges National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU)
Independent Colleges & Universities Degree USA
Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education ROP Career and Technical Courses
www.TuitionFundingSources.com Application to San Mateo Community College Campuses
College of San Mateo Skyline College

 

Scholarships and Financial Aid  
Federal Student Financial Aid Scholarships for Hispanics
California Student Aid Commission United Negro College Fund
FAFSA online application National Center for Learning Disabilities
Free Scholarship Search Sports Scholarships
Hispanic College Fund Mexican American Legal Defense & Educational Fund
Sallie Mae "Unusual" Scholarships
Hispanic Scholarships for citizens and undocumented students Scholarship Experts