Erin Knott

Connect High School has secured a small number of PSAT tests to test on Wednesday October 12th. We unfortunately do not have enrough tests for all, so spots wil be awarded on a first come, first served basis. There will be a google form link posted on this blog tomorrow morning (Tues. Oct. 4th) at 9am, so if you would like to be eligible to take the PSAT, you will have to submit your request on the google form tomorrow.

Before you submit your response, please note that:

1. The PSAT test will take place with Da Vinci Design High School on their campus at 201 N. Douglas St. El Segundo CA 90245, 4th floor
2. The PSAT test will take place on Wednesday October 12th- this is an asynchronous day for Connect HS- so you will need to provide your own transportation to and from Da Vinci Design’s campus
3. Students will need to arrive no later than 8:30am. Late arrivals may not being admitted to the test.

The counselors will be notifying families/students by email if a spot is available for their student to test.

Hello Seniors and Families,

On Thursday, October 6th from 5pm – 6pm Da Vinci Counselors from Design, Communications, Science and Connect will be hosting a FAFSA Workshop.

All College applicants must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to qualify for financial aid (ex. grants, loans, scholarships). The FAFSA opened on October 1st and is due no later than March 2nd for CSUs, UCs, and Community Colleges in California.

The FAFSA deadline for private and out-of-state colleges/universities vary. Please check those school’s financial aid websites and apply early!

This ZOOM webinar event will allow counselors to present inportant info and instructions on how to complete the FAFSA application. There will also be Q&A in the chat feature on ZOOM.

Please use the link below to join the webinar on October 6th.https://zoom.us/j/92390271467

To fully sign and submit the FAFSA, student and parent(s) must apply for their FSA ID and have it verified.  PLEASE CREATE YOUR FSA ID PRIOR TO THE FAFSA WORKSHOP.

CLICK HERE for a helpful video that will walk you through the steps to apply for your FSA ID.

Students and Families…check out this college info opportunity:

Yearbook is asking all students to complete this Google Form to determine this year’s Yearbook theme. Please click on THIS LINK to give your input!

PJ Test Prep, the boutique SAT/ACT/Tutoring company is offering FREE SAT/ACT Practice Test + Seminar coming up Oct 2nd (this weekend) and another on December 4th.  Details and signups are at http://www.pjtestprep.com/Free-SAT-ACT-Test-Essay-Seminars.html

Stony Brook’s Simons STEM Scholars Program provides high-achieving, under-represented students interested in STEM the ability to pursue advanced degrees and endless opportunities.

Stony Brook is a national leader in STEM education. The Stony Brook Simon’s STEM Scholars program offers its students opportunities including:

• Fully-funded educational costs
• Dedicated on-campus immersive community housing
• Real-world internship and research opportunities
• A fully-funded summer program for first-year students before classes begin
• Personalized academic and career advising
• Summer paid research opportunities
• Application support and preparation for graduate school

They are looking for talented students to apply. Click on THIS LINK to fill out the interest form. They will contact you with the next steps to apply.