I wanted to share this blog from Tulane University.  It gives many excellent tips on using an independent college consultant to assist in the journey to college.  One main point is to make sure the consultant is a member of a professional college counseling organization and abides by the ethical guidelines established by NACAC, IECA, or HECA.  
​tuadmissionjeff.blogspot.com/2018/01/so-youre-using-independent-counselor.html

Here is another scholarship opportunity for students living in Ventura County.  Students can apply for several scholarships through one application.  The application includes an essay, two letters of recommendation, and the student's transcript.  Applications are due by 10 pm on January 28, 2018.
​vccf.org/apply-for-scholarship/#timeline-for-application-process

Students living in Ventura County who have been active in community service should take a look that the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation Scholars Program.  This program awards scholarships from $1,000 to $10,000.  The application is due February 20, 2018.  You can check out the eligibility requirements and access the application at this website:  www.reaganfoundation.org/education/scholarship-programs/ronald-reagan-presidential-foundation-scholars-program/

Summer will be here before we know it!  For students, summer can be a great time to explore your interests by taking summer classes at a local college, attending a program where you can stay on a college campus, or even work at a job or internship.  I have put together a sampling of summer programs that are available both here in California and across the country.  This is just a sampling and there are many more out there.  But I wanted to provide a starting point; there are programs out there for every interest, including the arts, politics, medicine, communications, etc.  Check out this this:  summer_programs_ce_2018.pdf

The University of California is 150 years old!  Check out this interesting article and be sure to click on the "timeline" of its development over the years.  
​www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/uc-celebrates-150-years-pioneering-better-future?utm_source=fiat-lux&utm_medium=internal-email&utm_campaign=article-general&utm_content=text