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From:

Matthews, Catherine

Sent:

Monday, November 16, 2009 2:51 PM

Subject:

EHS Parent Update 11-12-09

Attachments:

MiddleburyFinAidInfo.pdf

EHS Community:

I was speaking with a senior last week about college. This student is planning to attend college and he is an excellent applicant. He

really has the whole package: good grades, challenging course history, community service, and evidence of leadership. He has had a

busy fall and has not finished his applications. I don’t think that he is the exception. I think there are a lot of seniors who have plans but

have not started the process of making these plans a reality. It is not too late but it is getting very close. With every passing week,

some options for admissions and financial aid will be gone. I really encourage parents of seniors to use the upcoming long weekend to

help your student get organized and begin the process of applying. I found some wonderful advice at In Like Me: The College

Admissions Resource Hub including a 17 point checklist every student should start: http://www.inlikeme.com/apply/pedal-metal-plan-

college-bound-seniors-17-steps-success.html . Until you have looked at an application, you do not know the time and care that it takes

to complete it well. I have included links to some of the more popular local universities below so that you can see the application

materials and the process. Almost every university now requires an entrance essay or personal narrative. These are critical to

admissions and they can be the path to scholarships and grants. It takes time to do this well.

WSU http://futurestudents.wsu.edu/admission/default.aspx

UW http://admit.washington.edu/Apply/Freshman/Apply

WWU http://admissions.wwu.edu/freshman/f_apply.html

SPU http://www.spu.edu/depts/ugadm/applyingtospu/applynow.asp

SU http://www.seattleu.edu/admission/undergraduate/default.aspx?id=37112

PLU http://www.plu.edu/admission/first-year/

If your student is not planning to attend a four year university, this is still the time to set a plan in motion for his or her post-secondary

training. Community colleges generally have a continuous application process. However, they do have quarter deadlines and classes

often fill up. It is important to apply early and meet all of the deadlines.

Apprenticeships are another option. A good place to learn about whether or not an apprenticeship is a good option for your student can

be found at Apprenticeship Washington: http://www.exploreapprenticeship.wa.gov/

. Information about apprenticeships in Washington

and the process for applying can be found at http://www.lni.wa.gov/TradesLicensing/Apprenticeship/Programs/default.asp

. Our Career

Center website also has information for students and parents: http://www.everett.k12.wa.us/everetthigh/career-center/WA%

20Apprenticeships . Although there are 12, 000 people in Washington in apprenticeships, these are still very competitive programs. It

pays to prepare!

If your student is not a senior, remember that it is never too early to explore these options. Students with a goal for the future and a plan

to carry it out, make better choices in school. If you think that the first fourteen years went fast, the last four are supersonic!

Have a great week!

Catherine

What you will find in this issue:

EHS PTA Meeting

EHS Interact Club

The Top Ten Things to Know About Needs-Based Financial Aid

Congratulations to the Volleyball Team:

InLikeMe -- The College Admission Resource Hub

Teacher Education Advancement Program EvCC

EHS PTA Meeting

Thursday, Nov 19, 7:00pm in the Library

Come and hear about the Avid and Gear Up programs! Gretchen Stiger will even teach us about Cornell Notes! Also, Stacey

Zachau will do a parent needs assessment survey and we'll hear reports from the various PTA Committees. For more info,

contact EHS PTA President Louise Uriu at 425-252-7327.

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EHS Interact Club

The Interact Club, a service club at EHS affiliated with Rotary, meets Wednesday after school in C305. So far this year they have

raised $341.25 for UNICEF by participating in Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF and held one campus clean-up after school. Plans are in

the works to sponsor a food basket for a family during the Thanksgiving Food Drive, work at Christmas House in December,

gather necessities for local shelters in January (soap, shampoo, socks, hats, gloves, scarves, coats, etc...), and a larger fundraiser

to raise awareness about the lack of clean water and food for one billion people in the world in the spring. Anyone is welcome to

join and participate!

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The Top Ten Things to Know About Needs-Based Financial Aid

Attached is a wonderful resource from Middlebury College about Needs-Based Financial Aid for college. It is not just for

Middlebury applicants!

See attachment: MiddleburyFinAidInfo.pdf

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Congratulations to the Volleyball Team:

Congratulations to the EHS Volleyball Team members and their coaches who placed 8

in the State Tournament this weekend.

There is only one other time in school history that Everett volleyball ever placed. EHS placed in 1973, when we were 4A! That is

36 years ago!! This was our school’s 6

appearance ever and we are very proud of this team!

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In Like Me:

InLikeMe -- The College Admission Resource Hub

A Favorite of College Counselors from Boston to Boca Raton

Visit: InLikeMe.com

Top 10 Admission & Scholarship Tips

If you are a high school freshman, sophomore or junior (or parent) ready to get a jump start on planning for college -- kudos

to you. If you are a senior....

[Read more ]

Less For More at Public Universities

Some state universities facing budget cuts are offering fewer classes and raising tuition. The New York Times reported

that ... [Read more]

Money to Pay for College: Top 15 List from Scholarship Road Map

Scholarship List for November 12, 2009 [See Top 15 List

]

o Princeton Prize, AXA, Burger King, BU, Essay Contests, & More

17 Point Check List BEFORE You Submit Your College Application

Many students are finalizing applications. Before you click "SUBMIT"... [Read more ]

19 Common Mistakes in Application Essays and How to Avoid Them

Many students trip over common obstacles in their college application essays. [Read more]

Early Decision Applications Skyrocket at Duke University

Applications for the Class of 2014 ... [Read more]

Book Suggestions - SAT, ACT, Guidebooks, Paying For College:

Paying for College Without Going Broke, 2010 Edition (College Admissions Guides)

Fiske Guide to Colleges 2010, 26E

The Official SAT Study Guide, 2nd edition

The Real ACT Prep Guide: The Only Official Prep Guide From The Makers Of The ACT

The Best 371 Colleges, 2010 Edition (College Admissions Guides)

PSAT Kicks Off College Planning

Juniors (and some sophomores) at high schools across the country take the PSAT exam each October. For many college

bound students, it is the beginning...

[Read more]

Study Finds High School Guidance Counselors Are Overworked

A recent study released by the NACAC, the National Association for College Admission Counseling, and reported in The

New York Times, found that nearly half of public schools have increased the caseloads of high school guidance counselors.

[Read more]

Pedal to the Metal Plan for College-Bound Seniors: Steps to Success...

Scholarships:

It's never too early to start thinking about college scholarships. Check out Scholarship Road Map for a jump start.

Admission Scoop:

Check out Admission Scoop for College Admission News & Updates.

Ultimate College Bound Resource List:

With hundreds of links, InLikeMe's College Bound Resource List is a favorite from Seattle to San Juan.

Link to InLikeMe:

Guidance Departments throughout the USA are linking to InLikeMe. If you haven't done so already, add a book mark or

link today!

College Entrance Exam Dates & Registration Deadlines:

You are reading the Official Newsletter of InLikeMe.com, a popular web destination for college-bound students, counselors and

parents. Please add CollegeResources @ inlikeme.com to your contact list (white list) to ensure that your copy will make it to

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Teacher Education Advancement Program EvCC

Diverse Teachers for Diverse Communities

You can make a difference—join the TEA Program and start your teaching career now!

EvCC Teacher Education Advancement Program is working to increase the number of teachers of color in

Teacher Education Advan

Contact: Veronica Garay

Director of TEA

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Dr. Catherine Matthews, Principal

Everett High School

425.385.4401

2416 Colby Ave

Everett, WA 98201

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local K-12 schools. Our state needs more diverse teachers. The number of people of color in the Washington

State and Snohomish County is rapidly increasing, especially in the school age population. The percentage of

people of color ages 5-19 in Washington State grew from 19 percent in 2000 to 26 percent in 2007. Forty

percent of students in schools statewide are students of color, yet only 8 percent of teachers are people of

color. The low percentage of teachers of color demonstrates a tremendous need to recruit students of color

into the teaching profession to meet the needs of our increasing diverse k-12 student population.

Program Goals

The TEA Program objective is to increase the number of teachers of color in local K-12 school districts. The

TEA Program at Everett Community College supports lower division collegiate coursework required for

transfer to Central and Western Washington Universities. The program will increase low-income and minority

students access to higher education and increase the number of low income students that obtain two and four

year degrees in education. This program is designed to connect with low-income minority youth living and/or

attending schools in Everett, Marysville, and Monroe. We thank the Portland Teachers Program for allowing

us to adopt their model.

425.388.9040

Parks 312

vgaraycoa@everettcc.edu

The TEA Program is a

partnership with Everett,

Marysville and Monroe

School Districts &

Western & Central

WA Universities

Application & Selection C

Program & Services

TEA Flyer

Resources

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