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*College Preliminary Acceptance Survey:  https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=oUAqBCixxEqGSAFv-hIUh6D6oKEIlSNOtfPQX35wq9JUNkFXSlZBVEFOS0NSRlVTOFpGNFJTMzc0WS4u
*Financial Aid Completion Survey:  https://forms.gle/6WBDGmBSuNzELAqz5
*California State University Application Link:  https://www2.calstate.edu/apply
 
*UC Application Link:  https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply-now.html
 
*Common App Link:  https://www.commonapp.org/ 
Attention Seniors:  Financial Aid & Beyond Appointments
 
Ms. Chen and Mr. Corado will have special office hours to help you with Financial Aid Applications, Financial Aid Award Packages, Community College Applications, LA College Promise Applications, and College Acceptances for the months of March and April.  Please sign-up for an appointment for assistance with the process.  Here are the links to sign-up:  
 

*College Signing Day Celebration:  Thursday, May 13, 2021 - 8:30 am - 9:00 am

 

The LDNE will be hosting a College Signing Day Celebration for our graduating seniors. 

 

When:                                                                                                                   

Thursday, May 13, 2021 

During F Advisory from 8:30-9:00 a.m. 

 

Where: 

Zoom Linkhttps://lausd.zoom.us/j/82374279945?pwd=ODlSSzlPM29WaHBLVEJVV1FHWk5kUT09 

Passcode: College  

Flyer Link 

SUMMER COLLEGE CLASSES

 

Interested in advancing your studies and exploring college courses while earning units? Click on the flyer to see classes and times. Classes start online on June 22.

 

Email Ms. Chen (ssc8792@lausd.net) as soon as possible to reserve your spot!

 

These classes are shared with other schools. Space is limited!!!

9th, 10th, and 11th Graders: College Classes

Interested in taking college classes starting Fall 2021?

See attached flyer for more information and complete this form:

https://forms.gle/bpq95bdnt78fdxGJA

ATTENTION CURRENT 10TH GRADERS! 

 

Electronics Technology Certificate of Achievement  

What is it? 

This program, upon the completion of 5 college classes, will allow students to work on positions such as:  

Entry-level Electronics Technician; Electronics Assembler Technician; Electronics Supply Salesperson; and Test Technician Trainee  

Who is eligible? 

Current 10th going to 11th grade who will have completed and passed Algebra 2 and will commit to finishing the program. 

 

When will this class take place? 

This college class will be during period 1 of their high school schedule.   

 

Where will this take place? 

At Grant HS, no need to go anywhere else! 

 

Why should students join? 

When you complete this program, you will be able to get a PAID job!!!   

Careers associated with this program have a salary range from $22,000 to $179,000 with an average salary of $71,000.  

 

Please email Ms. Chen at SSC8792@LAUSD.NET for more information! Space is limited!

*Completing the FAFSA 2020-2021 Tutorial:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8nfk5ApcQ4&t=385s

Seniors: Financial Aid Workshops

Seniors - If you have not completed your financial aid forms already, we strongly encourage you to complete them in to be considered for financial aid. The LDNE will be providing additional Financial Aid workshops to help students complete their applications. Below are resources for you to complete the financial aid forms. Also, please feel free to contact Ms. Chen at ssc8792@lausd.net or Mr. Corado at corado@lausd.net. Thank you!

 

Dates:

March 24

April 7, 14, 21, 28

May 5, 12, 19, 26

Time:

5:30-7:30 P.M.

 

Meeting ID: 836 4267 0033

Passcode: 557117

 

Completing the FAFSA 2020-2021 Tutorial:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8nfk5ApcQ4&t=385s

 

Completing the CA Dream Act Application Tutorial: https://youtu.be/cmqA1CA5tYo

*Class of 1967 Alumni Scholarship:  DUE May 14, 2021
 
Requirement:  Be A Grant High School Senior
*I’ve Been Admitted — What’s Next? - Workshop - For Upcoming Freshmen

This virtual recording is for upcoming freshmen who have been admitted to CSUN for fall 2021 and would like to learn about their next steps. The recording will cover conditions of admission, financial aid, student housing and campus dining options and more!

*UC Riverside Virtual Events for Freshman:  March 12 - May 27
Now’s the time to virtually connect with UC Riverside! We have so much to share, including the freshman student experience, what the admissions process is like, and how much support we have in store for Unique, Committed, Real students — just like you!
 
*UCLA Bruin Week:  June 21 - June 25, 2021
 
UCLA’s Strategic Partnerships & Community Engagement is excited to share a FREE summer program.  Our traditional Bruin Weekend residential program has been adapted to a 5-day on-line program. The program is for current 9th graders (entering 10th grade in the Fall) with GPA’s of 3.0 or above. Please see the attached flyer for more information. The application deadline is May 14, 2021. 
 

Are you an 11th or 12th Grader Interested in a Healthcare Career?? 

 

UCLA is offering seminars for students who are interested in various healthcare careers including, but not limited to physician, pharmacist, paramedic, physical therapist, physician assistant, registered nurse, respiratory technologist, and more! 

 

The 3 sections will be on Saturdays: 

MAY 1 10AM-12PM
MAY 15 10AM-12PM
MAY 29 10AM-12PM 

 

Check out the attached flyer! 

For more information and to sign up contact: medreachucla@gmail.com 

LATTC - STEAM Academy - Summer 2021 - Now Enrolling

 

The LATTC’s  Summer 2021 STEAM Academy is scheduled to start on Monday, June 14th .  As a reminder, STEAM Academy is open and completely FREE to students in grades 9-12th.  Classes for the Summer 2021 will be held exclusively online. 

 

Interested students MUST attend an upcoming Zoom online orientations.  Parents are welcome to attend.  

 

To RSVP use this link: http://www.lattc.edu/steam

*EmbARC Berkeley Summer Program:  July 6 - August 6, 2021
 
The virtual embARC program offers high school students with an interest in architecture and design the opportunity to:
  • explore architecture, urban design and city planning as possible college majors and careers
  • develop a design portfolio to use for college applications
  • work in a team with peers who have similar interests and ambitions
  • earn college credit on an official UC Berkeley transcript
 

*Mentor Programs For Architecture, Construction, & Engineering: 

 

*ACE Mentor: 

 

Students who are interested in a Mentor Program about Architecture, Construction, and Engineering check this out for great opportunities!

 

Website:  https://www.acementor.org/

 

*SoCal NOMA: 

SoCal NOMA Pipeline empowers youth to affect change in their community through design. Using the city as the classroom and connecting youth to real projects in the community and connecting and working with architects and planners

 

Website:  https://socalnoma.org/project-pipeline/

 

 

*SoCal NOMA Summer Camp Application:

https://socalnoma.breezechms.com/form/91f2b64679  

*Personal Insight Questions Link: 
https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/applying-as-a-freshman/personal-insight-questions.html
*Upward Bound & STEM Upward Bound Program:  
Upward Bound is a FREE college prep program. You can take college classes and/or Get Ahead classes in the Summers at LAVC. You will work with an academic advisor that becomes your mentor and will assist you with career exploration, class selection recommendations, college applications, financial aid application, tutoring, SAT prep, field trips to college campuses, camping, theme parks, and will work alongside your college counselor for additional support. 
**COVID Update: All Upward Bound services are online until further notice.
 
 
CSUN Peer Mentors - 30 Minute Session Link:  https://www.csun.edu/outreach/calendly-peer-mentor. 
*UC Events and Social Media Accounts:  

*California Credit Union Scholarship:  

California Credit Union is pleased to announce our Annual Student Scholarship program is now available!   The credit union will award 10 students with a scholarship of $1,000 each.   High school seniors and community college students transferring to a four-year university who maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0 are eligible to participate. Selection criteria include academic performance, school or community involvement, a letter of recommendation, and an essay submission.  Applications are available through Friday, March 26, 2021.   Interested students can find more information and apply online at ccu.com/scholarship2021.

*Cash For College Workshops:  

Beginning Jan. 12th, LA Cash for College has virtual workshops on financial aid for LAUSD high school students. Scholarships for Juniors/Seniors – Be sure to register & view a workshop, complete a workshop survey & become eligible to win a scholarship later this spring.

 

https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=reg20.jsp&referrer=&eventid=2950831&sessionid=1&key=71E8449CD8FB66E4501EA2DCBB287

*Your Future LA: Beyond the Diploma is a free series of workshops for students, families and community members with a special focus on guidance for first-generation students navigating the college-going process. Sessions begin soon and run through October and November.  
 
*Your Future LA Link:  https://yourfuturela.splashthat.com/
*The LEDA Program Application Link:  https://www.tfaforms.com/4840705?utm_source=2020-2021+LEDA+Application+Launch&utm_campaign=ledaapp20161&utm_medium=email
CONGRATULATIONS to the class of 2020 for achieving their goals of attending college!