College Visits – the following college visits will take place in the Titan Center (K-16), unless specified otherwise:

• November 5 th
• University of Pittsburgh – 10:30
• November 6 th
• NROTC – 10:00
• November 9 th
• DePauw University – 1:00
• University of Arizona – 1:30
• November 10 th
• Gonzaga University – 10:00
• November 13 th
• Adelphi University – 8:00

* Visits are currently being added daily, so log into your Naviance - Family Connection account for an up-to-date list and to sign up to listen to a presentation.

SAT/SAT Subject Tests – The deadline to register late for the December 5 thSAT is November 12 th. Visit collegeboard.com to register. If you plan to attend a UC school, you must also complete a minimum of two SAT Subject Tests in two different subject areas by December 2009. Math – Level 1 isn’t accepted by the UC system.

ACT – The deadline to register for the December 12 th ACT is November 6 th. Visit www.actstudent.org to register.

*Seniors: if you plan to attend a 4 year college/university next year, this may be your last opportunity to take the ACT/SAT. See your counselor if you have questions.

UC/CSU Application Deadline – The deadline to register for Fall 2010 admissions to a UC or a CSU is Monday, November 30 th. To apply for a UC campus, go to https://admissions.ucop.edu/pathwaysF2008/Pathways. To apply for a CSU campus, go to www.csumentor.edu. Application tutorials are located on your Naviance home page.

Class Rank on Transcript - In support of your son/daughter’s college and scholarship needs, you may request class rank be indicated on transcripts and letters of recommendation. Please follow this brief process:

• Email our school registrar, Lynn Merrifield at lmerrifield@powayusd.com asking that your student’s class rank be added to their transcript.  Please remember that class ranking changes every semester.  You will need to request the rank be updated every semester.

Volunteer Opportunities – Looking for community service opportunities? Visit our PHS website, click on “Student Services”, next on “Community Service Opportunities”.

CSS/Profile - Many seniors applying to private universities are asked to complete the CSS/PROFILE as a part of their application process. Colleges, universities, graduate and professional schools and scholarship programs use the information collected on the PROFILE to help them award private grant and scholarship funds. The information collected on the PROFILE helps colleges and programs award their funds fairly. If you are a student who is applying to a private institution and you’d like to read more about the CSS/PROFILE, visit the College Board website. Click here for a list of CSS/PROFILE participating schools.

End of grading period – November 13 th marks the end of the 12 week grading period. Students will receive progress reports on Tuesday, December 1 st. To access grade information for your student, log into www.learningpoint.org.

Math Lab is now open –Peer tutors will be available in the Titan Center from 2:30-3:30 Monday- Thursday to assist students who may need help with their math class. Tutors will be available to help with homework, prepare for upcoming tests, and assist students with developing study strategies to become more successful students. Students are encouraged to drop in.

On-line College Fair Begins Today - College-bound students will have an opportunity to chat live with admissions counselors and students at more than 300 colleges and universities during the College Week Live virtual online college fair scheduled for November 4-7, 2009. In addition to visiting virtual booths of participating colleges, students will have access to featured sessions, including how to write a college entrance essay, tips on test preparation, issues for student athletes, how to apply for financial aid, and tips for students who will be first in their family to attend college.  Students wishing to participate should register for the event at www.collegeweeklive.com.