WESTHILL HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT *
WHS C.E.E.B. School Code: 070751
(you'll need the code on SAT and College applications!)
Westhill High School values learning because it promotes
academic excellence, civic responsibility and personal growth.
Our community provides all students with opportunities to
acquire, analyze and apply knowledge.
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Home page updated June 22, 2009
It has come to our attention that Westhill students have been contacted by private financial aid consultants who will advise you (the first session may be "free") about how to get money for college. The consultants end up charging a considerable amount of money.
PLEASE KNOW that this information is easily available to you and that Westhill will provide you with access to the information and the assistance you need at no cost whatsover.
AVOID GETTING SCAMMED!!
READ ABOUT HOW TO TELL THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LEGITIMATE SCHOLARSHIPS, FINANCIAL AID SERVICES,AND ORGANIZATIONS SIMPLY OUT TO GET YOUR MONEY! Just click on the image at the left.
YOU SHOULD NEVER HAVE TO PAY FOR SCHOLARSHIP SEARCHES. THERE ARE MANY FREE SERVICES AVAILABLE, AND THEY WILL DO THE VERY SAME THING THAT THE PAY SERVICES DO! REMEMBER, NOONE CAN GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL ACTUALLY RECEIVE A SCHOLARSHIP!!!
CAN YOU GIVE US YOUR FEEDBACK? In order to improve our service to the parents and students,
we're asking you to please fill out a short, anonymous survey. Just click on the link:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=Lcb8gGmEsCLd46qk_2fbci7Q_3d_3d
Thanks in advance.
ESSENTIAL READING
(an annotated bibliography of very useful websites)
(includes all the forms you need)
(then see more financial aid information and links below--including scholarships!!
Local and National Scholarships
for all grades.
*New scholarships posted 06/09/09
COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVE VISITS 09-10
Guidance Links
If you are a Sophomore or Junior (or the parent of one), you'll surely want to access the
Westhill Get In 2 College Handbook.
Hard copies will be available at our College Night (and are being given to current Seniors), but you can download your own right now by clicking on the link below. You must have Adobe Acrobat to read this file.
TESTING
SAT Testing Dates, ACT Assessment Test Dates, TOEFL/TSE Information(Test of English as a Foreign Language/Test of Spoken English)We have NO hardcopies of theTOEFL registration bulletin. It may be downloaded at: www.ets.org/toefl
THE ELPT is no longer being offerred.
The time to start planning next summer's activities is NOW. Some deadlines are as early as February. Click the link above for a list and contact information for a large variety of programs!
Class of 2008
CAREER CORNER
Check out InDemand--Connecticut today's students with the careers of tomorrow.
InDemand is delivered regularly to the Career Center, but it's now available FREE
on-line in PDF format! Each issue focusses on a
particular Career Area, such as Construction,
Energy, Health Care, or Manufacturing. Find outhow you can turn your interests into a Career!
Go to www.careervoyages.gov and look for the
magazine logo at the bottom left of the screen. You'll also
find a host of other useful tools here!!
Explore Careers in our Career Corner and read up on the newest information on a wide range of careers for students of all ability levels.
Check out these articles from Career Builders.com:
20 Great Jobs That Don't Require a College Degree
and Great Jobs for Opinionated People
Planning Your Future? Top 8 Jobs with the Largest Projected Growth over the Next Ten Years! Click here
In the Spring,ninth grade students were invited to the computer lab to learn to use the on-line version of Choices and set up on-line portfolios. For more information,click here. If you'd like to try accessing the program on your own,
click
for instructions:
Our juniors will be using the School Finder feature of Choices Planner to begin exploring colleges. Scholarship searches are available here as well.
For an on-line tutorial, go to:
www.bridges.com, click on the educators tab, go to online tutorials, then Mini Student Tutorial.
At last count we had 750 colleges and vocational schools represented in our bucket files. The files contain view books, applications, and special information that the schools want us to know about. We also have information on the military and on prep schools.
All are free for students and parents.
Want a place to donate view books, catalogs, SAT Prep and college search books? The Career Center will gladly accept your donations, and make them available to students who don't have them.
Apply to any of 277 schools with the
Apply to 33 traditionally Black Colleges for only $35 with the
Black College Common Application
Over 1,000 schools linked here,as well as resource information by location, major, and special programs.
ABOUT MONEY
To Apply for Financial Aid, you must first fill out a FAFSA form. If you are applying to private as well as public institutions, you may also need to fill out a Profile form. FAFSA & Profile Strategies from the Princeton Review.
Westhill does NOT have paper copies of the FAFSA form. FAFSA prefersthat you file on-line. The web address is: www.fafsa.ed.gov.We DO have copies of the FAFSA Worksheet..
Rising seniors should be reminded that the FAFSA cannot be filed until AFTER January 1.
Students wishing to use a paper form can order three copies
of the paper application by visiting www.edpubs.org or by
calling the FAFSA Student Aid Info Center at 800-433-3243.
You should receive the FAFSAs in three to seven business days.
READ ABOUT HOW TO TELL THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LEGITIMATE SCHOLARSHIPS, FINANCIAL AID SERVICES,AND ORGANIZATIONS SIMPLY OUT TO GET YOUR MONEY!
Financial Aid - FAFSA and CSS/Profile links
The Go-To site for scholarships has some
excellent tips:
and Understanding Your Financial Aid Award Letters
We have moved the College News to its own page! Please click on the link above to access special post-secondary school announcements!
PLEASE REPORT ANY BROKEN LINKS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
THANKS!!
COUNSELORS' SUMMER HOURS
Counselors will be available on the following dates and times to
help with registration and conflicts. Students and/or parents
will be seen on a first come/first served basis.
July 14 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
July 15 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
July 16 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
July 21 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
July 22 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
July 23 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
July 28 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m .
August 4 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
August 5 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
August 6 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Click on the link above to find phone numbers and e-mail addresses
for all the counselors.
Questions about the Guidance Web Page content can be addressed to
Ms. DeLuca or Ms. Levin by clicking on their links.
COUNSELOR ON CALL!
Have a QUICK guidance related question?
Send an e-mail to MrsLevinWHS@aol.com.
She'll get back to you as soon as she can.
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The Common Application will be on-line for the Class of 2010
beginning July 1. For a tutorial on how to use it, click on the image
at the left.
Announcing the Hellenic History Trophy Scholarship Competition
Any student currently in grades 9-12 can participate.
Be part of a 3 member team, and you could win $1000 each by
learning about the 3500 years history of Greece. Take part in a one-day quiz
show format tournament on Saturday, November 14.
For additional information, click here
Teen Summer Challenge at the Boys & Girls Club of Stamford:
for kids between 13 and 15--Challenge your mental and physical
stamina!
The program includes field trips, a ropes course, and more.
Only 30 spots available. Runs 6/29 - 8/21. $700.
For more information call James Kendall at 324-0594. Flyers are on the balcony
in the Career Center Summer Programs box.
"More Features, Less Paper -
My SAT Online Score Report"
SAT scores will now be available primarily online for students--unless
they opt for the paper version. There are many benefits to the "MY SAT
Online Score Report as well. To find out what other services are offerred,
go to: www.collegeboard.com/
student/testing/sat/score_report/index.html?CampaignID=4987
Reading Skills and Speed Reading Programs
for Children and Adults:
The University College of Fairfield University
is offering this excellent program in Stamford
this summer on the Stamford Campus of the
University of Bridgeport, 5 Riverbend Drive.
The programs for high school students run from
June 24 to July 22 in the late afternoon or early
evening.
Click here for the program flyer, or pick one up in the Summer Programs
box on the balcony in the College/Career Center.
Did you know that
New York City has
110 colleges and
universities?
Visit the web site www.OneCampusNYC.com and find out what each
has to offer, including information about financial aid, housing,
and transportation.
Want to prepare for your SAT and your future? College Board offers
My College QuickStart™ is a personalized college and career planning kit
powered by your PSAT/NMSQT test.
To sign in, you'll need the access code printed on your PSAT/NMSQT paper
score report. If you do not already have a College Board account, you'll be
prompted to create one. It typically takes less than two minutes to create
your FREE account.To sign up, click on the link My College QuickStart™ .
Career Builders has posted a
quick quiz to help you determine what
kinds of careers you might be best suited
for. Try it! It's fun.
VITAS is looking for volunteers who are able to share
their time with hospice patients living at home. Hospice
volunteers give their time to terminally ill patients and
their caregivers during a critical time. In orientation
classes, volunteers are trained in listening skills, family
dynamics and the right words to say to patients and their loved ones at the
end of life. Visits not only help each patient, but the families are touched
as well. Volunteers who choose not to be visitors may also find opportunities
in the administrative offices and in the planning of group activities with
local facilities. To find out more about how you can help, pick up a packet
on the balcony in the Career Center, or e-mail Rose.cirillo@vitas.com.
Introducing another useful website:
http://colleges.collegetoolkit.com/college/main.aspx
College Tool Kit provides facts in more than
seventeen different categories to help you decide
if a school is right for you. It has a search Engine,
and lots of interesting and useful data.
And explore CampusCompare.com, a website that helps
you find the right match school and calculates your chances
of getting in!
Organize your Schools: Are they a safety, target, or reach?
Financial Aid Calculator: Because going broke first semester
is no joke.
Compare Schools: Slice and dice your way through college selection.
What Are My Chances?: Roll the dice for acceptance advice!
MatchMe Meter: Find your perfect match (schoolwise, that is).
Score Choice™ Is Now Available. Beginning with the
March 2009 SAT, students have the option of which dates
they want to report to colleges (of course, colleges have
the last say in what they want to see). For information
about the "how-to's," click here.
However, there is a caveat:
Don’t think that Score Choice is going to make your life easier.
Most top ranking schools will still ask you to submit all SAT scores.
Eric Furda, University of Pennsylvania’s dean of admissions, warns
students that the program will not necessarily make high schools
students’ lives easier. Implementation of any new policy/change takes time.
You should expect resistance from top universities for at least next
two to three years.
And...A number of colleges are moving toward making the submission of
SAT scores optional. The growing list for fall 2009 applications includes:
Fairfield University, Bates College, Bowdoin College, College of the Holy
Cross, Dickinson College, Mount Holyoke college, Providence College,
Sarah Lawrence College, Smith College, Stoehill College, Wake Forest
University, and Wheaton College.
FINANCIAL AID -- FAFSA ASSISTANCE
Beginning in September, a representative from CONNTAC
(a Connecticut agency funded by Federal $$)
meets with students and/or parents in the Career Center
two to three times per month (on Fridays) to assist in filing
FAFSA forms. Watch this space for announcements about
fall dates.
You SHOULD HAVE BEGUN TO FILE YOUR FAFSA FORM.
GO TO: www.fafsa.ed.gov. The first thing you should do is apply for a pin.
Then, download the 2009-2010 worksheet and get started!
2009-2010 FAFSA Worksheets are now available on-line at
HVAC Training: Are you looking for a nearby place to get the
training you need?
ICPA in Cromwell, CT (Independent CT Petroleum
Association Technical Education Center) is a non-profit,
private occupational school accredited by the CT Dept.
of Higher Education. For more info, check the Vocational
file in the College/Career Center, or go to
Connecticut Career Resource Network is a valuable tool that spotlights
various Careers and programs to help citizens reach their Career goals. The
publication UPDATE is offerred at least quarterly, and, along with other
publications, is available on-line at:
www.ctdol.state.ct.us/lmi The winter issue featuresCulinary Careers, Special
Loan programs for Health Care professionals, a review of the latest
"Parachute" book, and a look at the benefits of entry-level jobs.
THINKING ABOUT NEXT SUMMER?
The Westchester ParksDepartment has begun
interviewing candidates for working at Playland Park
in the 2009 Spring and Summer season.
If you are interested in a challenging, exciting job
in Hospitality, Customer Service, Supervision or
Cashiering, a full training program is provided.
For more information, visit their website at www.ryeplayland.org and click
on the jobs link on the left side of the page. Applications are available on
the balcony in the Career Center in the Summer Programs box.
Is your family interested in hosting a foreign exchange
student? The Stamford Rotary is looking for three homes to
rotate in hosting one student for the academic year.
Students who are interested in traveling
abroad as an exchange student may be interested as well.
For more information, contact
Jamiss Sebert at: 299-3410 or 820-6468.
SENIOR GIRLS! UCONN Women's Rowing is trying to identify
potential student athletes to join their team. You can do
this varsity sport even if you have no prior rowing
experience! The Husky rowing squad is composed
mainly of former basketball, volleyball, and cross-country
players, as well as swimmers who want to try a new sport. If you're interested,
contact Head Coach Jen Sanford at 860-486-3848 or by e-mail at
Jennifer.sanford-wendry@uconn.edu. There is also on on-line prospect
form.
Go to: www.uconnhuskies.com/sports/WRowing/Specialty/wrowing_prospect.html
Know How 2 GO Connecticut is an interactive website that
gives you the steps you should follow and the information
you need to know to get ready for college! Click on the logo
on the left to get started. (www.knowhow2goct.org)
EN ESPANOL: http://knowhow2go.org/es.php
JOB SKILLS ALL STUDENTS NEED TO DEVELOP! In order to be employable,
there are certain things you absolutely must learn to do. Click on the
image
to see what they are!
"Tomorrow's Healthcare Calls for More Than Just
Doctors."
Health Information Management is for people who
understand the BUSINESS of healthcare and
technology needed to treat patients and offer preventive care.
You can get either a two year or four year degree! If you're interested
in finding out more, go to: www.healthinformationcareers.com, and
to find accredited colleges that offer this major, go to www.cahiim.org.
Interested in Health and Medical Science Careers?
Check out the LifeWorks web site which has a
variety of tools to help you decide just which
medical career would be right for you.
SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS!
PSAT results were distributed on Monday, December 15. If you did not
pick yours up, see your counselor asap!
DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE "APPLE PROGRAM?"
As a permanent legal resident of a New England state -
Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire,
Rhode Island, or Vermont - you are eligible for the
RSP Tuition Break when enrolled in an approved degree
program out-of-state.
If an approved degree program is offered by a specific publiccollege or university in another New England state(s) and is not offered by a
state college or university in Connecticut, you can qualify.
For a list of associate, bachelor's or graduate programs approved for
Connecticut, search the online RSP Tuition Break database or
download the annual catalog. Click HERE for more information.
The Marine Corps Band is holding auditions for talented
musicians. In the Marine Corps band you would work as
a full-time musician with one of the twelve MC bands
around the world or in the U.S. Marine Drum and
Bugle corps. Band members play 300-400 concerts a year
and receive MC benefits such as salary, music school, promotions, dental and
medical, etc. If you would like more information about this opportunity, go to:
www.Marines.com and select the Musician Enlistment Option.
Are you interested in a study abroad program while you're in high
school? The AFS (American Field Service) has been arranging
intercultural programs of various length for more than 60 years.
Study in any one of forty-three countries all over the world.
For more information go to www.afsusa.org
Encouraging Students Attend College
The U.S. Department of
Education recently launched a Web site,
www.College.gov, aimed at motivating
students to go to college. The site, which
features video testimonials from students, includes links to statistics about how
much more money college graduates earn, pointers on how to find academic
and financial support and a customizable checklist of steps for students
to take.
CONGRATULATIONS to our Westhill Seniors who have
received recognition by the College Board:
Maxwell Lesser, National Merit Semifinalist. Max is among the
less than one percent of U.S. seniors who were top scorers
on the PSAT.
The following students who were commended as being in the
top five percent of current seniors who took the PSAT in 2007:
Benjamin Barnett, Bradley Benjamin, Julia Cluceru,
Catherine Costanzo, Michael Cycon, Andrew Erskine, Joshua Esses, Dana Katz,
Claire Lyons, Ariana Mygatt, Kathryn Outlaw, and Elizabeth Schlessinger.
Sarah McLaughlin Tapper was named a National Achievement Semifinalist.
This award is given to academically promising black students throughout the
nation. Sarah is oneof only 1600 students across the country to earn this honor.
The National Hispanic Recognition Program identifies outstanding Latino students.
Those scholars are David Chodosh and Justin Avellar.
DID YOU KNOW? Northwestern Community
College in Winstead, CT has a program which
offers "Collegiate Education for the Deaf
and Hard of Hearing." For more information
go to www.nwcc.commnet.edu
Sound Waters Paid Internships! Students 16-18 who are
interested in marine biology, hands-on work with live
animals, and ecology are invited to appy.
Start Date is ASAP! e-mail Arlyn Kilduff at
Student Bulletin--2008-2009 Quick Reference Guide
This is an amazing resource; Web Sites and Dates to
help you prepare for the coming year!
BE A VOLUNTEER:
For a list of local opportunities,
visit or call the Volunteer Center
at 348-7714, visit their web page
at www.ucanhelp.org, and/or access their book of volunteer opportunities
at: www.ucanhelp.org/assets/stamford_hs.pdf
Did you know that NBC News now has a School of
Broadcast Journalism? They have joined with the
New York Film Academy to meet the increasing
demand for journalists who can get the story, shoot
and edit it using new digital technology and deliver
it for broadcast or internet distribution. There is
a summer program and programs that begin in September and January.
Go online at www.NYFA.com for more information. New York Film
Academy also has courses in filmmaking, acting, producing, screenwriting,
editing, and 3-D animation.
The Connecticut Floral Association's Floral Design School
offers a forty classroom hour program for those interested
in a career in the floral industry. The course will prepare
you for an entry level position in the floral industry and
prepare you to take a written and practical exam for a
Certificate of Successful Completion. The only requirements are
that you be at least sixteen years old. For more information,
go to www.CFAFloralSchool.org
Looking for a job?
Try one of these two:
Search GoliathJobs and other major boards - all in one place.
GoliathJobs is a free web-based employment service. Employers
and recruiters post jobs at no charge.
Have you checked out SnagAJob.com?
Just type in the town in which you want to work,
and it will give you back a list of employers who
are looking for part-time help. They'll also e-mail
you when something comes up in which you might be interested!
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Volunteer Opportunity! The Visiting Nurse and Hospice
Care of Southwestern Connecticut is seeking volunteers
to offer patient support, administrative support, special
event planning and fundraising. For more information,
you can e-mail Kimberly James at kjames@VNHCSW.org
Applications are also on the balcony in the Career Center.
Do you know someone with a really great job?
Is there anyone whose work inspires you?
Let the world—or, at least,
Career World—know! Click on the
Career World graphic above to find out more.
You could win $100!
A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE
The Traveling School for Girls
This program is like no other--designed especially
for girls 15-18, students earn full academic credit
for seven semester courses in math, history, science,
language arts, foreign language, PE, and Global Studies.
This 15-week program travels to South Africa, Namibia,
Botswana and Zambia during the Southern Africa
Semester; the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, Peru,
and Bolivia for the South America Semester; Nepal and Thailand
during the Southeast Asia Semester; and the North and South
Islands of New Zealand during the New Zealand Semester.
In addition to demanding academics and overseas discovery,
The Traveling School is dedicated to the development of solid
outdoor skills. For moreinformation, click on the link above.
Introducing a new web site:
The Tomas Rivera Policy Institue has published a book of
scholarships designed specifically for Latino Students
(available in the Career Center) and the web site allows students
and families to search for scholarships by type and documentation
status without registering or paying a fee.
Division I and II College Bound Athletes
Planning to play Division I or II sports in college? You must
register and be certified by the NCAA Initial-Eligibility
Clearinghouse. This is required for you to participate in
college athletics at Division I and Division II schools. For information
Go to: https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/common/.
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Interested in Division III sports? Click on the
logo to the left for a great resource in
helping you match your athletic talent with
the schools that need a student just like you!
Norwalk Community College offers a unique program in
collaboration with Gateway Community College.
NCC General Studies Associate Degree students are able to
take automotive courses at Gateway's award-winning
transportation technologies program in New Haven.
Students enrolling in this program can take all their academic courses
in Norwalk and fulfill requirements for a paid internship at an
automotive service center in the local SW CT area. During their two
years at NCC, automotive students travel to Gateway two days a
week,for 15 weeks.
If you're interested in learning more about this wonderful
opportunity,call Tom Failla at 857-7303 or send him an
e-mail at tfailla@ncc.commnet.edu.
CECAAL (Christian Education coalition for
African-Americn Leadership) sponsors two
summer college tours and two Black Heritage
Tours for high school students. For more
information, visit their website at
Interested in a fun Career?
Try Dog Grooming!
The Connecticut School of Dog Grooming
in North Haven offers both full and part-time programs
to help you complete their Career Program of 200 hours.
Visit www.learn2groom.com to find out more.
Interested in HVAC training?
See the information about ICPA
and scholarships in the "College News"
section to the right...
CTE/Lathon Wider Community Center
has multiple volunteer opportunities. Put
your talent to work--be it artistic, planting
a garden, or working with kids.
Call Kenyetta Banks at 352-4880, or e-mail
her at kbanks@ctecap.org.
Visit their website at www.ctecap.org.
Want to land an internship?
Here's how to Design Your Resume
Don't forget to check out the new
scholarships. There is something there
for every grade level!
Have you ever thought about what kind of job a
particular college major might lead to? A great little
tool at Monster.com can convert a major to a career.
Go to the Career Converter and check it out!
Web Site Worthy of Note:
CSO College Center is an initiative of
Center for Student Opportunity, an
organization with a mission to promote
college access and opportunity among
first-generation and historically underserved
student populations.
Click on the picture above to explore and/or register on this site.
Outward Bound Wilderness offers year round programs across
North America, South America, the Caribbean and Europe.
This nonproft educational organization has five core programs that
could change your life! Scholarships are available.
Go to www.obwilderness.org
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For excellent schools that might be
"off the beaten path," click on
Colleges of Distinction. Some of these
schools are well known to the general public,
and some are not. But every one has been
honored for the excellence of its programs, and is highly
recommended by those in the know about college education.
Need to write a resume? Click here for a
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MINORITY SENIORS--Looking for an "INROAD" to asuccessful career? INROADS is a program that helps business
and industry develop talented young people of color for
professional careers. INROADS recruits outstanding
African-American, Hispanic, and Native American students.
Its pre-college component prepares high school students for
college. Then, INROADS places college students in
two-to-five year paid internships with participating
organizations and trains them for corporate and community
leadership. You are eligible for this program if you have a
minimum 2.5 GPA (3.0 is preferred), a combined SAT score
of 900 or better, or rank within the top 10% of your class.
The Fairfield-Westchester affiliate program is located right
here in Stamford. For more information, see Mrs. Levin
in the Career Center or go to the INROADS website where
you can apply on-line directly at www.inroads.org.
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Interested in becoming a CPA?
The Connecticut Society of Certified
Public Accountants offers its online
"Student Center" as a resource for those who want to
learn more about the CPA profession.
Go to www.cs-cpa.org/students.
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ARE YOU CEO MATERIAL? Take this quiz on Encarta and
find out.
Click here --->
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ATTENTION YOUNG MEN!
Federal Law requires that you register with
the Selective Service System within 30 days
of turning 18 years old. Failure to register
will put you at risk of being ineligible for future college
student loans and grants, job training, Federal and state
government jobs,and--if you are an immigrant--
U.S. Citizenship! The preferred method for registration
is on-line. It's quick and easy. Just go to: www.sss.gov.
Or, registration cards are availabale at any post office.
Either way, JUST DO IT!!!
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Interested in a Career in the Diplomatic
Security Service? The U.S. Department of
State is offering Juniors and Seniors the
opportunity to participate in a Career
Shadowing Day.
If you are interested in being a Federal Law Enforcement
Agent, you can spend a full day in the Bridgeport office,
joining their team and finding out exactly what they do in
the DSS. See Mrs. Levin for details!
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Want to know what's going on at various
college campuses? This link brings you to
hundreds of college newspapers, organized by
state. Click here.
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50% Off Amtrak Campus Visits. Save half the
price of your Amtrak ticket when traveling to
visit colleges. Forms need to be filled out at:
www.campusvisit.com/amtrak.htm. Make sure
to give yourself at least a week or two lead time
for reservations..
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HELP!! Career World Magazine has column
with questions from students about careers.
Do you have a question you'd like answered
about what subjects you should take, job
opportunities in a particular field, schools
that might help you reach your goal, or the
like? Please submit questions to MrsLevinWHS@aol.com.
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Do you know a young adult (21 + or out
of school) with mild to moderate learning
disabilities who would enjoy socializing
with and meeting other young men and
women who would be compatible? If so,
"The Connecticut Connection" is for them. The group
meets monthly on Sunday afternoons. If you'd like more
information,call Terry Giegengack at the Town of Westport
203-341-1068, or e-mail her at tgiegengack@ci.westport.ct.us.
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FREE MAGAZINES!! Stop by the Career Center and
pick up a free copy of the latest issues
(or back copies) of CAREER WORLD,
COLLEGE BOUND, NEXT STEP,
FOR SENIORS ONLY, and COLLEGE OUTLOOK
MAGAZINE. Learn about life as a college freshman,
financial aid, college essays, how to find the right school
for you, careers, sports, scholarships. and more!
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Confused about Early Decision and Early Action?
Click here!!
FAQS -- Answered here!!
What does it mean to think "outside the box" about
college? Find out in this provoking
What does it take to be accepted to college?
How competitive is it really? This excellent article
from USA Today offers some excellent advice.
Do my Senior Year grades really count? How about after
I get accepted to college? For the answer, click here.
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