College News Archived Weekly Newsletter
College News 5-15-07
Juniors: "Maui Culinary Academy at Maui Community College is offering a FREE High School Shadowing Experience for all interested students, Grades 10-12.
Each student will be given a chef jacket , knives and chef's hat for the day and you will be assigned to a chef who will show you what it's like to be a Culinary student, learning the many skills of a chef. Don't know if you will like cooking? Come check it out for a day and you may decide to make it your career goal! Call Becky Speere at 984-3684 or email: rspeere@hawaii.edu for questions, dates of availability, and Fall registration for the AAS degree Culinary Arts program.
Happy cooking!"To all my seniors: I will miss being at your graduation! As most of you know my son is also graduating and I will be attending his ceremony. Please know that I will be thinking of you all and send you my very best wishes. I am leaving Friday evening, May 18, and will be back on Maui on June 7th. Final transcripts will be mailed to your selected colleges by June 15. Enjoy this special celebration with your families!
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Nancy Ulin
Director, College Counseling
Seabury Hall
480 Olinda Road
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 572-7235 phone (808) 572-7196 fax
College News 5-4-07
Congratulations to all our seniors! Decisions and deposits have been made and we are all so proud of this remarkable class.
Juniors - Deadline to sign up for the June 9 ACT with writing is TODAY, May 4! www.act.org
FYI - I have attached College Visits list of college tours for this summer.
Information on the Miss Maui Teen American is attached.
Good luck to everyone taking the SAT tests this weekend. AP exams begin next week! Hang in there – we are almost done!
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Nancy Ulin
Director, College Counseling
Seabury Hall
480 Olinda Road
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 572-7235 phone (808) 572-7196 fax
College News 4-11-07
Seniors: If you are still struggling with your decision about where to matriculate, try the following:
- Contact the admissions office and request names and email addresses of current students who are from Hawaii. These students will give you good feedback!
- Email professors in the academic areas you are interested in.
Upcoming:
4/12-21 Ms. Ulin visiting Savannah College of Art, Southern Colleges
4/17 Santa Monica College – Esther Hugo 2:00pm
4/19 University of Hawaii, Manoa – ADMITTED Students 11:45am Hawaiianna Room
4/24 California State University, Chico – Rocky Rickel 11:00am
4/25 School of the Art Institute of Chicago – Denise Bornoff 11:40 AP Art Room
4/27 University of Miami – Nikki Chum 9:00am
4/27-28 Ms. Ulin attending HACAC conference in Honolulu
4/30 University of Oregon – Kirk Koenig 9:00am
4/30 University of Washington – Jim Rawlings 9:00am
5/1 Mesa State University – Jared Meier 10:45am
5/21-30 Ms. Ulin attending FitzWilliam Conference (and Sam’s graduation!)
While I am out of the office, please contact Karen Stephens with any questions or concerns. kstephens@seaburyhall.org
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Nancy Ulin
Director, College Counseling
Seabury Hall
480 Olinda Road
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 572-7235 phone (808) 572-7196 fax
College News 4-6-07
Upcoming visits:
4/10 Maui Community College – Crystal Alberto 10:00am
4/12-21 Ms. Ulin visiting Savannah College of Art, Southern Colleges
4/17 Santa Monica College – Esther Hugo 2:00pm
4/18 University of Hawaii, Manoa – ADMITTED Students 11:30 Hawaiianna Room
4/24 California State University, Chico – Rocky Rickel 11:00am
4/25 School of the Art Institute of Chicago – Denise Bornoff 11:40 AP Art Room
4/27 University of Miami – Nikki Chum 9:00am
4/28 Ms. Ulin attending HACAC conference in Honolulu
4/30 University of Oregon – Kirk Koenig 9:00am
4/30 University of Washington – Jim Rawlings 9:00am
5/1 Mesa State University – Jared Meier 10:45am
5/21-30 Ms. Ulin attending FitzWilliam Conference (and Sam’s graduation!)
New Scholarships attached (if you have trouble opening them, Mr. Toda will have them posted to the web site next week):
Caterpillar_Hawthorne_Achievement_Scholarships2007. Due April 15. For Honolulu and Hilo Community College
CATRALA-Hawaii_Scholarship2007. Due April 30. For Travel/Tourism Majors.
AFCEA_Hawaii_Scholarship2007. Due May 25. Computer Science/Technology Majors.
The Italian American Club of Maui has two scholarships:
Dr._James_V._Vitale_Presidential_Scholarship2007. Due April 30. For Italian-American ethnicity.
Tom_Politano_Scholarship2007. Due April 30. Open to any ethnicity.
The_Society_of_the_Friends_of_Saint_Patrick_Scholarship2007. Due May 15.
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Nancy Ulin
Director, College Counseling
Seabury Hall
480 Olinda Road
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 572-7235 phone (808) 572-7196 fax
College News 4-4-07
Seniors: Congratulations on all the great acceptances! Please stop by and talk with me if you are having difficulty deciding.
Juniors: Your college counselling questionnaires and parent brag letters are due NOW! Please get them to me ASAP!
Mr. Schmidt has forwarded the following scholarship:
AES Engineers is pleased to be able to continue providing scholarships to high school seniors or college students (regardless of courses being studied) who meet certain criteria.
Scholarship Criteria:
Scholarships are intended for our future leaders across a wide spectrum of fields of study. This award is available to high school seniors and all students attending a post secondary educational facility.
You are not required to be taking Engineering courses to be eligible.
How to Apply:
Students must submit an essay of no more than 1000 words in answer to one of the two questions that are posted on our site: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm
Amount of award: $500.00
Deadline for entry: September 15, 2007
Further information, including previous winners, is available on our web site at:*********************************************************************
Nancy Ulin
Director, College Counseling
Seabury Hall
480 Olinda Road
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 572-7235 phone (808) 572-7196 fax
College News 3-13-07
Upcoming Events:
4/10 Maui Community College – Crystal Alberto 10:00am
4/12-21 Ms. Ulin visiting Savannah College of Art, Pennsylvania Colleges
4/17 Santa Monica College – Esther Hugo 2:00pm
4/18 University of Hawaii, Manoa – ADMITTED Students 11:30 Hawaiianna Room
4/24 California State University, Chico – Rocky Rickel 9:00am
4/25 School of the Art Institute of Chicago – Denise Bornoff 11:40 AP Art Room
4/27-28 Ms. Ulin attending HACAC conference in Honolulu
4/30 University of Oregon – Kirk Koenig 9:00am
4/30 University of Washington – Jim Rawlings 9:00am
5/21-30 Ms. Ulin attending FitzWilliam Conference (and Sam’s graduation!)
Maui Community College is proud to announce a new private apartment facility will be open for students attending MCC in the fall! Housing applications may be completed online at www.kulanaao.com.
JUNIORS: The May 5 SAT Subject Tests registration deadline is March 29! www.collegeboard.com
The June 9 ACT with writing registration deadline is May 4. www.act.org
Attached new scholarship:
Beta_Beta_Gamma_Foundation_Scholarship2007. Deadline May 1.
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Nancy Ulin
Director, College Counseling
Seabury Hall
480 Olinda Road
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 572-7235 phone (808) 572-7196 fax
College News 3-7-07
The Mentorship in Medicine program is collaboration between the Maui County Medical Society and Maui Memorial Medical Center. Information and an application are attached. Deadline is April 15.
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Nancy Ulin
Director, College Counseling
Seabury Hall
480 Olinda Road
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 572-7235 phone (808) 572-7196 fax
College News 3-6-07
Juniors: Good luck this weekend! Remember to take a snack!
If you would prefer to take the ACT with Writing on April 14 you need to register by March 9. I am happy for you to use the computers in my office. www.actstudent.org
Our school code is 120198. If you are taking SAT Subject Tests on May 5, you need to sign up by March 29. www.collegeboard.com. If you have forgotten your password, I have a copy. Please remember to get it before Spring Break!
Juniors: If your conference is scheduled for after Spring Break, I need your College Counseling Questionnaire (found inside your blue notebook) and your parent brag letter to me April 2.
If your conference is next week, I need this information ASAP! Remember, “help me help you!”
Seniors: Attached is a flyer “Understanding Your Financial Aid Award Letter” and an “Alternative Loan Guide.”
Keep checking your email for acceptances as well as the mail. You should hear from all of the schools you have applied to by April 1.
Dr. Alissa Arp, HPU Dean of the School of Natural Sciences, will be on Maui from 3/19 – 3/21 and wants to meet with students to talk about careers in Natural Sciences and all of the wonderful things Hawaii Pacific University is doing to advance our programs. If any of you junior/senior science students are interested, please let me know. Dr. Arp isn’t your typical scientist…she is outgoing, personable, and dynamic.
New Scholarships:
HPU_Debate_&_Kalamalama_Journalism_Scholarships2007. New Due Date of April 15
Hawaii_Society_of_Professional_Engineers_Scholarship2007. Deadline March 30.
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Nancy Ulin
Director, College Counseling
Seabury Hall
480 Olinda Road
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 572-7235 phone (808) 572-7196 fax
College News 2-20-07
More Scholarships:
Maui_puerto_Rican_Association_Scholarship2007. Deadline is March 31.
Maui_portuguese_Cultural_Club_Scholarship2007. Deadline is March 31.
Portuguese_Association_of_Maui_Scholarship2007. Deadline is March 31.
The link below is a SAT prep course by College Connections Hawaii. They will be holding the class on Kamehameha Maui campus every Saturday starting February 24. Classes are held from 8:30am to 12:30pm.
Attached is an invitation flyer regarding a special joint presentation by Hawai`i Pacific University's College of Professional Studies & Microsoft Corporation, “Careers in Computing,” to be held on Saturday, March 17th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
It is open to anyone who is interested in pursuing a career in computer technology, and will cover internships, various career fields, course preparation and what the future holds for this dynamic and constantly growing field.
I am just writing a reminder that the deadline is March 2nd for the Hawaiian Youth Conservation Corp.*********************************************************************
Nancy Ulin
Director, College Counseling
Seabury Hall
480 Olinda Road
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 572-7235 phone (808) 572-7196 faxCollege News 2-19-07
New Scholarships:
American_Chemical_Society_Scholarship2007. Deadline March 1. For African-American, Hispanic, and Native American students.
Josh_Jerman_Realtor_Maui_Scholarship2007. Deadline is April 16.
New this year:
Maui_Contractors_Association_Scholarship2007. Deadline is March 8.
Please inform students that the Hawaii Chamber of Commerce Northern California will be awarding scholarships again to kama'aina who are attending colleges in the SF Bay Area. The application is downloadable from www.HCCNC.com . Please note that the application deadline is March 15, 2007.
KeyBank will be awarding 5 scholarships a month – visit www.Key.com/Take5 to enter.
Chaminade University is hosting an Open House on Sunday, March 4, 11:30am-2:00pm. Please RSVP by emailing admissions@chaminade.edu.
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Nancy Ulin
Director, College Counseling
Seabury Hall
480 Olinda Road
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 572-7235 phone (808) 572-7196 fax
College News 2-6-07
More Scholarships!
Central_Union_Church_Rewick_&_Scudder_Scholarships2007. Deadline February 28.
Hawaii_Education_Association_Scholarships2007. Multiple Scholarships – download at www.heaed.com
Outrigger_Duke_Kahanamoku_Foundation_Scholarships2007_for_WaterSports_&_Volleyball. Deadline is April 1.
Wailea_Community_Association_Scholarship2007. Deadline – Received by 12Noon, March 15.
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Nancy Ulin
Director, College Counseling
Seabury Hall
480 Olinda Road
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 572-7235 phone (808) 572-7196 fax
College News 1-29-07
Attached Scholarships:
Embry-Riddle_Aeronautical_University_Scholarships2007. Deadline Feb 28.
Harriett_Bouslog_Labor_Scholarship2007. For the University of Hawaii. Deadline April 1.
Maui_Association_For_Family_&_Community_Education_Scholarship2007. Deadline April 10.
Remember: Please send me an email when you are requesting a transcript and recommendation letters for scholarships. I will have them in a sealed envelope on my desk for you to pick up!
Not attached: The Hawaii Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Scholarship are available online at www.hahperd.org or contact Jewel Toyama jtoyama@hanahauoli.org or (808) 949-6461 ext 232. Applications are due March 1.
Thanks to the following seniors for sharing with us during the Junior Class College Night: Emma Burns, Shane O’Connor, Fil Colon, Devin Fredericksen, Sierra Jansen, Brian Park, Ally Pennebaker, Thomas O’Malley! (and Talia Anama)
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Nancy Ulin
Director, College Counseling
Seabury Hall
480 Olinda Road
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 572-7235 phone (808) 572-7196 fax
College News 1-29-07
Looking for ways to help pay for college? Contact Master Sargent Leona Chandler at the Hawaii Air National Guard 877-6076 ext 8151.
Attached is a flyer about University of Hawaii Scholarships.
UH Summer Internship in Engineer application is attached!
Thinking about a Gap Year? Check out Sojourns Abroad at www.sojournsabroad.org
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We had a great assembly on Tuesday. Here is a recap of the opportunities:
The Hawaii Youth Conservation Corps is a hands-on summer educational opportunity open to students interested in protecting Hawaii’s natural heritage. Students learn about environmental conservation, Hawaii’s native and endangered plants and animals, teamwork, Hawaii’s cultural relationship to the land, and much more. HYCC participants are mentored by and work alongside Hawaii’s premiere conservation leaders while actively participating in restoration efforts throughout Hawaii. All learning takes place in the field; hiking and working in breathtaking habitats are a daily occurrence. HYCC participants can also expect to camp, work in a variety of ecosystems with various conservation agencies, and travel inter-island. Inter-island travel includes a team trip to Kaho’olawe. Team leader and member positions are available on the following islands: Oahu, Maui, Molokai, Big Island, and Kauai. HYCC runs from June 11 through July 20, 2007. (Team Leader start date is June 4, 2006)
What are the benefits to HYCC participants?
Aside from the educational benefits, travel opportunities, and opportunities for personal growth, HYCC participants receive a stipend and 3 UH college credits (if eligible). (Member stipend is $1,000 and team leader stipend is $3,000). YCC participants also receive CPR, First Aid, and tool training.
Is there a cost?
NO. There is no cost to apply or participate in the YCC. All program expenses including travel, food, and lodging are paid for by the following generous sponsors: Department of Land and Natural Resources, Kamehameha Schools, Department of Health, University of Hawaii, and AmeriCorps.
Who should apply?
Any student who enjoys the outdoors, is interested in environmental conservation or volunteerism, wants to learn more about Hawaii, enjoys hiking, or enjoys working in a team. We do not select students based on their academic performance. Member Applicants: must be at least high school sophomores and no older than current college sophomores. No previous experience necessary. Team Leader Applicants: must have completed their sophomore year in college and be at least 21. TL applicants must have some previous experience in conservation and/or leadership.
How to apply?
All applications must be postmarked by March 2nd, 2007. A copy of the member application is included in this packet. Applications can also be downloaded directly from our website (www.hawaiiycc.com) or can be requested by calling (808)247-5753.
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Nancy Ulin
Director, College Counseling
Seabury Hall
480 Olinda Road
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 572-7235 phone (808) 572-7196 faxCollege News 1-19-07
Juniors: The Hawaii Society of Professional Engineers is pleased to announce they will be conducting a Career Shadowing Program on Friday, February 23, 2007. The purpose of the program is to expose 11th grade students who may be interested in a career in engineering. The HSPE members will pick student up at their schools at noon and will treat them to lunch. After lunch students will visit their engineer’s place of employment and/or a specific project site. Please let me know if you are interested. Areas include: mechanical, civil, electrical, and environmental.
The Hawaii Community Foundation Scholarships for Maui is attached. Go to www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org to apply.
Remember, all scholarships that I have sent you are posted on the Seabury Hall web site at http://www.seaburyhall.org/college/financialaid.html.
Also attached:
Maui_Okinawa_Kenuin_Kai_Scholarship2007. Due April 2.
Associated_Chinese_University_Women_Scholarship2007. Due March 3.
Have a nice weekend!
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Nancy Ulin
Director, College Counseling
Seabury Hall
480 Olinda Road
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 572-7235 phone (808) 572-7196 faxCollege News 1-12-07
Seniors: Make sure you give me an updated mid-year for that lists your 1st and 2nd semester classes.
Juniors: It is great to get started with you! I enjoyed every class! Mahalo.
Now is the time to think about summer programs. Colleges offer programs (for credit!) for high school students – you take classes with professors, live in the dorm, and really get a good feel if the school is a fit for you. Or….you might want to check out a service program, like Visions Service Adventures. A great resource for looking up summer programs is http://petersons.com/highschool_home.asp?path=hs.home.
The University of Hawaii, Manoa is announcing the College of Engineering’s 2007 Summer High School Internship Program. www.eng.hawaii.edu/events/HSintern
Application deadline is April 11, 2007.
Senior Athletes – you need to register with the NCAA Clearinghouse if you plan to play in college. https://www.ncaaclearinghouse.net/NCAA/common/index.html
Scholarships:
David_S_Ishii_Foundation_Golf_Scholarship2007. Deadline is 4/30/07.
State_of_Hawaii_Robert_C_Byrd_Scholarship2007. SAT of 1270 (Critical Reading + Math) or ACT of 29 plus GPA of 3.3. Deadline March 15.
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Nancy Ulin
Director, College Counseling
Seabury Hall
480 Olinda Road
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 572-7235 phone (808) 572-7196 faxCollege News 1-10-07
For those of you who were unable to attend last night’s Financial Aid Workshop conducted by Paul Levinson, here are some additional dates:
1/10 – St. Anthony 6pm
1/16 – Baldwin 5:30pm
1/17-King K 6pm
1/18-Maui High 6pm
1/23- Kamehameha 6pm
These are open to the community, so feel free to attend any of them.
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Nancy Ulin
Director, College Counseling
Seabury Hall
480 Olinda Road
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 572-7235 phone (808) 572-7196 fax
College News 1-9-07
Tonight is our FAFSA/Financial Aid presentation, 6pm in the cafeteria. Paul Levinson will be walking us through the process. Senior parents/students applying for financial aid should attend. Junior parents, this will be very informative for what you will be doing next year.
Seniors: Please bring me a copy of your mid-year report with the correct listing of classes you took/are taking. I plan to mail out semester grades to every school you have applied to by 1/20/07. Make sure I have a correct copy of your mid-year report.
Juniors: We begin classes this week! I am looking forward to getting to know you all. Please make sure you know what block you are assigned to and BRING YOUR DAY PLANNER to our first meeting. Remember, we will meet for the entire 3rd quarter, once a week, on your double block. Our Junior Class College Night is 1/30/07 at 6pm in the PAC. ALL Juniors and Parents are expected to attend!
Happy New Year to you all.
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Nancy Ulin
Director, College Counseling
Seabury Hall
480 Olinda Road
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 572-7235 phone (808) 572-7196 faxCollege News 12-21-06
My sincere wishes to you all for a wonderful holiday break and time together as family! Although I will not be in the office (I too am planning to enjoy some time with my family!) I will be on Maui so call me at home if you need to.
New Scholarships attached:
Soroptimist International – due March 15.
HGEA Scholarship – deadline is February 16
Filipino Women’s League – deadline March 16
Prince Kuhi’o Scholarship – deadline April 1
Korean American Foundation – deadline April 15
University of Hawaii, Manoa Student Equity, Excellence and Diversity – deadline February 1
Delta Kappa Gamma – deadline April 1
Native Hawaiian Scholarship ‘Aha – January 24, 5:30pm
And finally, Fastweb’s bulletin about FAFSA: Step by Step
Remember, we are having the FAFSA Workshop at Seabury Hall, January 9, 6:00pm in the cafeteria. Seniors/parents will find this very helpful! Junior parents might want a preview of what to expect next year. Paul Levenson does our workshop and he is fantastic!
Juniors: We will begin our “college classes” next quarter! I am looking forward to getting to know you all! We will only meet during one of your free double block, once a week, so bring your day planner to our first Class!
Enjoy your break!
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Nancy Ulin
Director, College Counseling
Seabury Hall
480 Olinda Road
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 572-7235 phone (808) 572-7196 fax
College News 12-1-06
Seniors: Great Job on the Nov. 30/Dec. 1 deadline! Please give any paperwork to Ms. La Russo next week. Remember, I will be out of the office from 12/4-12/9 and will be back for the mailing to USC on Dec. 11.
In addition to Ms. Stephens, another Smith graduate has contacted me. She is happy to do interviews on Maui if you are planning on applying to Smith College. Schbana Shiliwala, shilshab@yahoo.com.
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Nancy Ulin
Director, College Counseling
Seabury Hall
480 Olinda Road
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 572-7235 phone (808) 572-7196 fax
College News 11-22-06
The Senior class is involved now in the very serious business of applying to colleges. The first of the early applications have already been mailed. The process of application, with its possibility of rejection as well as for acceptance, is stressful for everyone involved.
Some of the stress can be reduced. By and large, the Seniors have the process well in hand and there should be little or no last minute panic. Essays are being written, auditions prepared, portfolios assembled. Students have contacted their recommenders. Students who are still selecting colleges to which they will apply have taken the standardized testing, determined their priorities, and organized the task at had. To be so well into the process in mid November means that students have time to present thoughtful applications.
At the national conference of college and admission counselors, several sessions addressed various tension points in the process of communication between applicant and college. One of them is this: as deadlines are met, the college admissions office fill up with mail: applications, recommendations, transcripts, and so forth – all of this needs to be filed before folders are read and often, during the filing period, colleges send letters to applicants noting that some materials are not yet in the files. Don’t panic! The material in question is usually in the admissions office itself, somewhere in those sacks of mail and as yet un-filed. The letters go out as a sort of insurance. Admissions offices, too, are under pressure to get all the folders complete for timely and considered reading. This sort of difficulty will in no way jeopardize an applicant’s chance of admission. This assurance was reiterated at the conference by spokespeople for the college admissions offices.
The appropriate response to a letter or email like this is merely to ask us to call and verify the file. By the time the student speaks to us and we call the Admissions Office with a request to check the file, it is usually complete. I keep copies of everything that is mailed from the College Office. Should any document be missing from an admissions file, there is plenty of time to fax a duplicate. The sooner we are contacted, the sooner we can ease everyone’s concern.
As your student completes and sends the applications, the pressure is reduced. The anxiety of waiting for the colleges’ responses, however, remains. Your confidence in the positive outcome of your child’s application work is a great support – as are your congratulations on the completion of a complex task.
Mahalo,
Ms. Ulin
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Nancy Ulin
Director, College Counseling
Seabury Hall
480 Olinda Road
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 572-7235 phone (808) 572-7196 fax
College News 11-17-06
Seniors: Another deadline is behind us! Nice job. The next one is November 30 and some are December 1. Make sure you are on top of these deadlines! How nice that you will have all of the Thanksgiving Weekend focus on your applications!
The college representative visits for this year are just about complete. Next week:
11/21 University of Redlands - Bob Talcott 11:15am
New Scholarships:
Burger King Scholars: Do you work at least 15 hours per week for at least 40 weeks a year? Do you have a minimum GPA of 2.5? Do you have demonstrated financial need? Are you involved in community service? Talk to me about being nominated for this scholarship.
USA Funds Access to Education Scholarships are online at www.usafunds.org/scholarship between December 15 - February 15, 2007. Candidates must demonstrate financial need and up to 50% of the scholarships will be going to ethic minority groups.
Attached - HAWAII ROTARY YOUTH FOUNDATION: This is a fantastic opportunity and I encourage seniors to apply! Every year we have some outstanding students receive this scholarship. Please note that deadline is February 11 for our sponsoring Rotary Club (Kihei-Wailea) to receive all portions of the application. Send to:
Ms. Gloria Lukens, 340 Pualoa Nani Place, Wailea, HI 96753.
First Hawaiian Bank & the Hawaii Association of College Admission Counselors will present the 2006-07 College Planning Workshop at Maui High School, 6pm, Thursday, February 15. \
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Nancy Ulin
Director, College Counseling
Seabury Hall
480 Olinda Road
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 572-7235 phone (808) 572-7196 fax
College News 11-2-06
Seniors: WOW, great job with the November 1 deadline! Now we focus on the November 15 deadline.
As stated in this newsletter last week, now is the time to double check the financial aid portions of your schools. Remember, you will send the FAFSA to every school, and you cannot file the FAFSA until after January 1, 2007. The web site is www.fafsa.ed.gov. There are for profit web sites, so do not be confused! The student and the parent will need a PIN number to complete the FAFSA. You apply for the PIN number at www.pin.ed.gov. You will need the PIN number before beginning the FAFSA, so apply now for you PIN numbers.
In addition to the FAFSA, certain schools require the CSS Profile which is found at www.collegeboard.com. You want to file this online and there is a fee associated with the Profile. The fee for reporting to the first college is $23 and then $18 for each additional report. Now is the time to file the Profile.
I suggest that you keep a financial aid file at home for each college. Visit the financial aid portion of the web site to make sure you will be filing all the forms required and note the deadlines!
Upcoming representatives:
11/6 Vassar College - Karyn Blaser 9:30am
11/7 University of Puget Sound- Dr. George Mills 8:00am
11/7 Williams College - Dick Nesbit 9:00am
11/13 Ms. Ulin at Northern Arizona University Breakfast
11/13 Biola University - Jason Mundy 1:30pm
11/14 Pt. Loma Nazarene University – Chip Killingsworth 9:00am
11/14 Santa Monica College - Esther Hugo 10:15am
11/14 Azusa Pacific University - Kyle Wagner 11:00am
11/14 Regis University - Vic Davolt 12:00pm
11/14 Naropa University - Susan Boyle 1:00pm
11/14 Savannah College of Art & Design- Laura Gorham 2:00pm
11/14 Maui College Fair at Kamehameha 5-7pm
11/15 Westmont - Joyce Luy 12:30pm
11/15 University of Northern Colorado - Stephanie Moir 1:00pm
11/15 Mesa State College, Colorado - Jared Meier 1:30pm
11/16 Humboldt State University – Scott Hagg 12:30pm
11/21 University of Redlands - Bob Talcott 11:15am
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Nancy Ulin
Director, College Counseling
Seabury Hall
480 Olinda Road
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 572-7235 phone (808) 572-7196 fax
College News 10-26-06
Seniors: As the November 1 deadline approaches I want to tell you how proud I am of you!!! Isn’t it great when the plan comes together! Keep up the good work!
Now is the time to double check the financial aid portions of your schools. Remember, you will send the FAFSA to every school, and you cannot file the FAFSA until after January 1, 2007. The web site is www.fafsa.ed.gov. There are for profit web sites, so do not be confused! The student and the parent will need a PIN number to complete the FAFSA. You apply for the PIN number at www.pin.ed.gov. You will need the PIN number before beginning the FAFSA, so apply now for you PIN numbers.
In addition to the FAFSA, certain schools require the CSS Profile which is found at www.collegeboard.com. You want to file this online and there is a fee associated with the Profile. The fee for reporting to the first college is $23 and then $18 for each additional report. Now is the time to file the Profile.
I suggest that you keep a financial aid file at home for each college. Visit the financial aid portion of the web site to make sure you will be filing all the forms required and note the deadlines!
We will have a financial aid presentation on January 9, 2007 in the cafeteria at 6:00pm, with Paul Levenson from MCC. He does a wonderful job of walking us through the FAFSA.
Juniors: Winterim forms are online. Here are my suggestions if you are planning on participating in the College Visitation Winterim:
- If you are interested in the EAST COAST, visit in FEBRUARY when the weather is terrible!
- You only have one week so pick one area and visit a range of schools. See what a small liberal arts campus feels like. See what a large public university feels like. See what a private research university feels like.
- Go to the school’s web site and click on ADMISSIONS. Every school offers a tour and an information session and times will be posted on the web site. You should participate in both of these programs. Some require a reservation, some do not. Either way, send an email to let them know you are coming all the way from Hawaii!
- You will find the phone number on the web site. If the school has visited Seabury Hall, you have already met the contact person! Check on the Seabury Hall web site for the name of the individual or see who the Hawaii representative is which would be posted on the web site!
- Remember, this is not the only chance you will have to visit a campus. Use this time to discover where you feel comfortable and what you like – urban, rural, climate, size…we will explore more of these differences in our college counseling class next quarter.
Maui Kamehameha School is offering a two day SAT prep workshop on November 10 & 11. Flyer is attached.
The Hawaii Lumina Foundation for Education, USAFunds, Pacific Financial Aid Associates, and Hawaii Association of College Admission Counseling is sponsoring a workshop on Sunday, Feb 11, 1:00pm at MCC that will provide assistance with completing the FAFSA. Flyer is attached.
Upcoming representatives:
10/27 Pacific University - Jeff Grundon 8:00am
10/27 Wheaton College - Michael Geller 2:30pm
10/30 George Washington University - Jill Gully 9:30am
10/31 Pomona College - Bruce Poch 8:00am
11/1 Barnard College - Jennifer Fondiller 10:30am Interviews to follow
11/3 Ms. Ulin at FAFSA Workshop
11/6 Vassar College - Karyn Blaser 9:30am
11/7 University of Puget Sound- Dr. George Mills 8:00am
