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By ROBERT DIGITALE -Excerpted from THE PRESS DEMOCRAT October 2009 More than 150 Sonoma State University students and staff on Wednesday night held candles and remembered Maribel Raya, a 19-year-old sophomore who died early Saturday in an auto accident that injured three other people.
The students gathered outside Salazar Hall in front of a table with lighted candles and multiple photos of a young woman described as a caring friend. “She was just a great person, always smiling, always laughing about something,” said Niña O’Brien, who helped organize the 9 p.m. memorial. Claudia Holt, Raya’s instructor last year in an introductory course on university life for first-generation college students, spoke of a memoir the young woman wrote for the class. Holt said, “Her very last line was, ‘I’m the one who sees the lonely person sitting by themselves. I’m the one who goes up and says something to them.’” Sonoma State President Ruben Armiñana sent an e-mail message Tuesday alerting stu-dents, faculty and staff to Raya’s death and to Wednes-day’s candlelight gathering. “Maribel was a well-known and loved residential and EOP (Educational Opportu-nity Program) student,” Armiñana wrote. “She was known to many on campus as she was a student assistant in the Disability Services for Students office.” Earlier Wednesday, O’Brien recalled how the two met a year ago when they took part in Summer Bridge, a
weeklong orientation for incoming EO freshman. The university’s Educational Opportunity Program offers the special orientation for first-generation college students.
“We gather tonight not only to mourn the loss of our beautiful friend Maribel, but
to celebrate her life lived,” O’Brien told the gathering. She noted Raya’s Facebook
page contained this phrase: “Loving life and that is all that
matters.” Speakers, many fighting back tears, said Raya’s
death reminded them to hold life as precious and to reach out and
care for others. Raya is survived by her parents, Martin and Maria Raya, and sisters Mireya and Marina, all of Olivehurst; and a grandmother, Maria Medina of Castroville. A funeral Mass will be celebrated for Raya on the following Friday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Marysville. Words spoken by Niña O’Brien at vigil: “I want to thank you for coming tonight to show all your love and support for Maribel… We gather tonight not only to mourn the loss of our beautiful friend Maribel but to celebrate her life lived.
Maribel was full of life and a loving soul. I can’t recall a time when I saw her and she wasn’t smiling or giggling about something… I truly believe that God has taken Maribel from us because she has accomplished all the tasks that God has given her. She was such a beautiful person inside and out. She was an angel even while she was her eon earth. Rest in Peace my friend, you will be in my thoughts, memories and always in my heart. I love you. “ — Niña
November 2009 Volume 1, Issue 3
POINTS OF INTEREST
• Student Vigil for Maribel
• Interview Stream software for Career Center
• EOP Club Potluck
• Record number of Freshmen applicants to CSU
• Internships for students
Inside this issue:
Meet the Staff 2
Sophomores 3
Scholarships 4
New Staff 5
Study Abroad 6
Mourning at Sonoma State
Well Hello All… My name is Edie Brown and I have been an advisor at Sonoma State University for 8 years (9 if you include my year as an intern). Here’s a little bit about me: I am an adopted kid; my parents got me when I was 2 weeks old. I have an older brother who lives in Windsor. I was born in Washington DC but I was raised in San Francisco and consider myself a native
Californian. I was about 9 months old when my
family moved to California. I spent 10 years living in Monterey, CA. It was pretty but didn’t really offer me a whole lot in terms of opportu-
nity so I moved to Sonoma County in August of 1990 and absolutely
love it here.
I received a B.A. from Sonoma State in
1997 in Psychology and went on to get a M.S. in
Counseling with an emphasis in College Counseling from San Francisco State University in 2001. It was awesome going to a college I had always dreamed of going to. It was the only college I applied to for my graduate degree. This has truly has been my dream job. I do a lot of things here: I am the Coordinator of our Conversion Program for EOP (you know those students that called you ALL THE TIME? Yea, I did that). I sit on the Academic Advising Subcommit-tee for the university. I am a union steward for the Unit I work for. The spring time is the busiest for me because I have lots of stuff going on. I am getting the Conversion program started, I am interviewing students for the Summer Bridge Peer Leader position, I’m planning the Summer Bridge Peer Leader training with Bruce Peterson and
planning Summer Bridge with the other EOP advisors.
On a personal note, my husband’s name is Dan and we have two wonderful little boys, James Leland and Matthew Sullivan (aka Sully).
James just turned 4 in October and Sully is almost 16 months. I waited a long time to have kids. I had just turned 40 when James was born and turned 43 shortly after Sullly was born. They are the most incredible little
boys and the loves of my life. I also have two stepchildren, Devin 17 and Danielle, 14, whom I adore and love. Before kids, I was going to concerts all over California. Mostly rock shows cause I’m a rocker at heart but I have lightened up on the concert scene to stay home with my family. I still go to shows; I just take them along with
me when I can. Godsmack is my favorite band! I am on a women’s pool (Billiards) league that starts in the fall and ends in the spring and I’m a pretty good shot. I love to read in my spare time. I like books with action, adventure, drama with a sprinkle of witches and a vampire or two. I’m hooked on Survivor and all the CSI’s, NCIS’s and True Blood. I facebook and sometimes myspace but I really like the real life contact with students. You are why I come to work everyday.
Some time I will retire to Hawaii but in the meantime, come by and hang out with me. I have the coolest office in our area.
Aloha, Edie
EOP STAFF PROFILE: EDIE BROWN
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A.C.E. ADVISING CENTER Sonoma State University Advising, Career & EOP SALAZAR 1070 1801 E. Cotati Ave Rohnert Park, CA 94928 OFFICE HOURS: 8:30am - 4:30pm www.sonoma.edu/eop 707.664.2427 The CONNECTION is published every semester to highlight the events and news related to the EOP program. If you have comments, concerns or if you would like to contribute a story or announcement re-lated to EOP, campus, community or club/event, please contact Editor: Luis Vega [email protected] 707-664-3437
MANAGEMENT/ADMIN TEAM
Joyce Chong Managing Director 707.664.2427 | [email protected] Bruce Peterson Associate Director, EOP 707.664.2427 | [email protected] Lisa Brooks Administrative Program Specialist 707.664.2865 | [email protected] Rebecca Tiemens Administrative Program Specialist 707.664.2730 | [email protected] ADVISORS
Andre Bailey Advisor 707.664.2196 | [email protected] Edie Brown Advisor 707.664-4157 | [email protected] Sandra Shand Advisor 707.664.2427 | [email protected] Janet Swing Lead Advisor 707.664.2427 | [email protected] Luis B. Vega Advisor 707.664.2427 | [email protected] Jerry Thao Career Coordinator 707.664.3127 | [email protected]
Meet the Staff
The etymology is from Greek, sophisma ‘clever device’ from sophizesthai ‘to devise, become wise.’ Bibi Rahimzada, a Sophomore shares her perspectives on the main issues that face 2nd year students here at SSU. For one, classes are harder and what is key is to manage time and one’s schedule with family and friends; time management is so important according to Bibi. She also mentioned that a student’s schedule is not like it was in high school. “You have to be well organized especially if a student is or plans to be involved in extra-curricular activities such as sports or volunteer work.” She lived in the dorms her 1st year but was not really compatible with her roommates. Bibi mentioned that who you live with has a profound affect in everything else related to the college experience. “You really get to know who they
are.” What has made the difference now for Bibi is who her roommates are. For Bibi, being a 2nd year student, She has decided to live on campus with friends she met her first year. She decided to live on-campus because according to her, it is so convenient and it helps in getting involved in activities. Academically, classes at the university level heavily depend on the course syllabi; “it is basically like a ‘contract’ with the Instructor.” Bibi stated that “Students have to be aware of the requirements because we are on our own, it’s all about the syllabus.” Bibi is currently working for the Career Center as a JLD or Job Locater Developer Assistant. She works about 10 hours/week and that is about right according to her. “It really depends on your personality and if you need to work.” She mentioned that she loves her job.
soph· o· more
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Practice Makes Perfect! You’ve heard it so many times. So before you next interview, spend 30 minutes using our newest technology: Interview-Stream! Getting Started To utilize this software, you will need a webcam. If you have your own webcam, please go to Step #1. If you do not have a webcam, make an appointment With Career Services to use our mock interview room. Call (707) 664-2196 to schedule an appointment. 1. Login to create an account through Seawolf Jobs: https://Sonoma-csm.symplicity.com/students 2. Click “Jump To” on the main student page of Seawolf Jobs 3. Click ‘Tutorial” on InterviewStream for an overview of the website.
leave. While trying to complete the requirements to graduate, I was also getting ready to apply for college. I knew I wanted to con-tinue with my education. Even though I did not have much idea of what the process of applying to college was like, my desire to be successful was so strong that I tried to do everything I could to get help. No one in my family has ever
attended college in the U.S., so they could not help me fill out the college applications. I asked for help from my teachers until my PE teacher told me about the SAI (Summer Application Institute) program hosted by the Marin Education Fund...
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By Diamante Rueda Hi all! My name is Diamante Rueda. I am a junior at Sonoma State University. My majors are Accounting and Political Science. Here is my essay –which was part of the application that helped me obtain SSU Scholarships. I was born and raised in Acapulco, Mexico. At the age of seven, my parents divorced. At the age of 14, my mom decided to remarry, and she moved to the U.S. Meanwhile, I lived with my grandmother. It was extremely difficult for me to be away from my mom, but I was lucky to have a very caring grandmother. I lived with my grandmother for almost four year until my mother was able to bring me to the U.S. I remember the night my mom called me to let me know the great news. That night I went to bed late. I thought about all the amazing possibilities that were awaiting me. I imagined myself going off to college and later becoming a successful profes-sional. I knew it was not going to be easy, but I was ready to confront any challenges. The hardships I have been through and the obstacles I have found have not been easy to overcome, but my family and desire to help my community are my greatest moti-vation. When I enrolled in high school as a second semester junior, I struggled with the English language and course work, but I was determined to overcome any obstacles I would encounter. I went to every single office hour the teachers held. Many times I was the first one to get to school and one of the last to
• Take Freshman Seminar Courses • Take General Education courses as self-discovery and do Major exploration • Take Pre-requisite / introductory Major courses • Attend Departmental workshops or individual advising session in Major(s) of interest • Study the SSU catalog and go to department web site for advising and career information • Get experience; volunteer, intern, do CIP, job shadow, get part-time or seasonal jobs • See Major and career information on-line and follow up with leads • Attend Choosing a Major Workshop, take Career Life Planning class or meet with advisor
How to Explore Major Choices
NOVEMBER 25 Thanksgiving Holiday; Campus Open, No Classes 26 - 27 Thanksgiving Holiday; Campus Closed 30 - Dec 4 PASS ONE Reg: for Spring 2010
DECEMBER 7 - 11 PASS TWO Reg: fees due Jan 1, 2010 11 Last day of instruction 14 - 18 Finals Week 25 - Jan 1 Winter Holiday (Campus Closed)
Jerry Thao holds a M.S. in Counseling, with a specialization in Career and College, from San Francisco State University. Prior to coming to Sonoma State University, Jerry served as a graduate intern at the Stanford University Career Development Center (08/09) and University of San Francisco Career Services Center (07/08). As a gradate intern, she assisted students ranging from freshman through PhD with career exploration, major decision, resume/cover letter writing, graduate school application, and job/internship search strategies. Previously Jerry worked as an Employment Specialist for the Refugee Employment Program and with disadvantaged San Francisco youth in the Mayors Youth Employment and Education Program. In the summer of 2007, Jerry travelled to Bangkok Thailand and provided career counseling to disadvantaged Thai women; she presented her work at the 2007 International Career Development Conference.
The EOP Club recently had a pre-Thanksgiving Potluck during their Monday night weekly meet-ing. Several students brought tacitos, pizza, finger-food and drinks. An invitation was sent out to various Staff, friends of the Club and Faculty members on campus. The meeting was dedicated to discussing the up-coming EOP Club Officer election to be held by the end of November. Other items included the ideas for a possible mascot, club logo, fund-raisers, and beach trip in the Spring.
Club Advisor, Andre Bailey provides guidance and leadership to the club. There was also discussion to have a constitution, club flyer/brochure and tabling to get the word out that the EOP Club is on the move. If you would like to know more about the Club or how to get involved, please contact either Ruby Ponce or Niña O’Brien and to also get on the mailing list for updates, times and locations.
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By Chelsea Smith It has always been important for me to study abroad ever since I found out that you actually could! I think it was in high school when I was taking my German class that I realized I could actually study abroad someday. It seemed impossible- because of the money issue- and so it was sort of just a dream of mine. It was important for me to not just visit another country but to live in it because I think this is where you really see yourself in a different light. This is when you figure out that the entire world around you is so much bigger than a map in a textbook- and that the wonderful places you read about can actually be experienced first hand. I chose Germany mostly because of my mother. She moved there when she was a young adult to live with her boyfriend at the time who worked at an army base in Germany. She lived there for 4 years, and ever since I was young she would tell us these amazing stories about Germany, the culture, the language, and the people. She implanted in us at a young age the desire to travel and to see the world, and so when it came time to chose a language to take in high school we naturally couldn't chose anything but German-since I already felt that I knew the country. So when it came time to chose a country to study in, I had such a history with the language already, and my mom's stories, that everything fell into place. We are in Tuebingen, Germany- in the region of Baden-Wurtemburg. We are close to the Black Forest (Schwarzwald). The people here speak a different dialect than what we are being taught in school (which is Swabisch... a region of Baden-Wurtemburg, which is characterized as having, in my opinion, the greatest cuisine of all!) My favorite part, so far, was being in Horb, a small city of 5,000 people very close to the border of Switzerland, and in the heart of the Swabisch region of Baden-Wurtemburg. We were there for 6 weeks for the PLP program, and lived with a host family. My favorite part of that stay was when they took Rachel and I to a small village "Heimatstage Festival" which translates to a "Homeland day Festival" which is essentially a festival that celebrates the village and strives to keep the old ways of life alive in the hearts of the next generation of kids. So they had traditional food, music, and a parade with costumes, and people dressed in traditional working outfits- bakers, farmers, etc. We ended up getting into the newspaper because my host father knew the reporter who took a picture of us having a great time there- dancing with the local guys in the local marching band, to traditional polka music. It was a blast to be surrounded by Germans, in a festival where we were pretty sure we were the only Americans. We really had an authentic experience. I would just love to say to our EOP students back home, that now is the chance to seize the opportunity and have an experience of a lifetime. No other time in your entire life will you have the chance to live and study in another country- and at no other point will it be so easy for you to do so! It was the best decision I have made for my education, and I can't imagine why anyone would not travel and study abroad. Here I am, riding the bus every morning to school, stopping by at my favorite bakery and grabbing a small coffee and a Laugenbrezel (a small roll-shaped pretzel) surrounded by beautiful hills and buildings older than my country, and I think to myself- that I could be here, in such a wonderful country surrounded by rich culture and history, or I could be in California, living my day to day life for another year. I miss Sonoma very much, and I miss my friends greatly, but I know I will see them again, but I can't imagine any other place I would be right now- sampling the country's culture first-hand, and not just being a "tourist" but actually feeling as if I belong- as if I am a local. You can't get that experience often. It's such a wonderful time for me, and I can't wait to see what happens next! :) I love hearing from people back home, I really miss Sonoma! and I can't wait to come back home next year ^_^
In Heidelberg with the amazing castle that we went inside behind
us. In the picture from right to left, Mike (my boyfriend), me,
Rachel and Tyler Hill (also from SSU).
My host father, who knows the guy, pushed us up to him in front of everyone and a re-porter came over to ask us about California and how we like it here in Germany so far.
From Oktoberfest, in Munich! We didn't get to do much,
since all of the beer tents were full- but there was a really
crazy carnival surrounding the whole festival- and it was
really neat to see! We instead spent most of our day
exploring Munich. :)
In Ulm, with Alexis Nicolai (from SSU) and
our new friend, Hanna, from Sweden.
Traveling around the world has always been one of my deepest passions.
Seeing and embracing different cultures other than my own has always
sparked a fire within me that cannot be extinguished. I find every person
has so much to offer to the world and knowing more about other cultures
fascinates me. In order to expand my knowledge, I felt that I must go
beyond my familiar boundaries, and in doing so I needed to travel and
experience a complete new world for myself. I know that studying abroad
through the California State International Program, was my only
means of making this dream a reality.
However, I had to narrow my decision to one country, and I chose to
study in France. During high school I took three years of French
language classes. This was my first formal in-depth introduction of the
unique French culture. I became instantly captivated by every aspect
of it, and continue to be.
I find that everything about France is worthy of noting. Meeting and
learning from the local French here has definitely transformed me. I
have learned so much more here, then I would otherwise. It has been
quite a change from the life back in California. The atmosphere is
complete one-eighty. Life here is much more relaxed and has allowed me
to appreciate everything around me. Lunch and dinner are focused on
the food and the company you are with. People here take time to really
get to know you and are genuinely interested. The people here are really
friendly and outgoing. I experience this first hand when I had the oppor-
tunity to go kayaking with some friends. It was my chance to explore the
local region and learn a little history of the region around me.
I would definitely encourage anyone that has the same ambition to ex-
plore and discover a new world. It can be difficult at times but worth every
second. Its really a chance of a lifetime that will change the way you
view the world.
Au Revoir...
Nikki!
Continued from Page 4 By Diamante Rueda. where if I qualified I could get help with the college application process. I was selected and was assigned a Mentor who helped me get into Sonoma State University. I chose Sonoma State University because I felt it was the school I was the most familiar with. That summer, I attended Summer Bridge, which allowed me to meet friends and get a support system. Once I got into college, I encountered one more obstacle: my English was not optimal for college. Once again, that was not going to prevent me from reaching my goals. I was the only student who got a “Distinguished” commendation on my English 99 portfolio. After these experiences, I was convinced that I needed to work extremely hard if I wanted to accomplish my goal of becoming a lawyer. From then on, I tried my hardest to learn as much as I could. I worked one on one with the Learning Skills Services writing specialist, Laurie Dawson and Daniel Smith. The following semester, I worked even harder than before and got an A in my English 101 class. My English 101 teacher, Lynn Lowery, was so impressed with my ability to write in the English language when I just had been here for two years that she used one of my letters as a model for her next English 101 class. By the end of the semester, I accomplished a 3.9 GPA. During my second year in college, I held many leadership roles at SSU such as Summer Bridge Peer Leader, UNIV. 102 Peer Mentor, and UNIV. 199 Peer Instructor. Summer Bridge week was one of the most intense weeks I have ever experienced, but it was also one of the most rewarding weeks I ever had as well. I had the chance to work with dozens of people, and most of all I was glad I got to advice and share my experience with others. After my experience as a Summer Bridge leader, I realized that I wanted to help other students to become more comfortable and involved on campus, so I became a Peer Mentor for one of the UNIV102 classes and the UNIV 199 Peer Instructor position the following semester. Being a Peer Mentor has made me grow as a person and a leader. It has made me more aware of the power I have to motivate others to be successful. During my second year I was also part of MECHA (Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan), Accounting Forum, and the Pre-Law Society. My hard work has been recognized several times. I have been given about eight scholarship awards and I have been in the Dean’s List since my freshman year. The most recent scholarships I have received are the Stephen Brent Goldstein, Menendez Financial Group, Moss Adams, Business and Economics department, the PWC Exceed, the Hispanic college fund, EOP and Marin Education Fund. I thank all the donors because all the scholarships have helped me to stay in college. My third year is also a very busy year. This summer, I interned with Price Waterhouse Coppers, one of four biggest accounting firms in the US. It was an eye-opening experience because I got a better understanding of what work may be like once I graduate. I hold a job at NASA E/PO (Educational Public Outreach), which I got through the employment fair during Summer Bridge. I am a member of the Board of Directors, the organization that budgets the Recreation Center and the Student Union. The No-GAP program is the last program I have joined. No-GAP helps first generation and low-income students attend Graduate school right after getting an undergraduate degree. It’s a great program to be in because the No-GAP Advisors such as Jeff Davis, Daniel Smith and Monique Pearl truly care about No-Gap scholars and assist us with any questions we have about graduate school. They’re a great resource. People often ask me what motivates me to do what I do. My greatest motivation is my family and my desire to represent the Latino community in a positive way. My family, especially my mother and grandmother, have always encouraged me to fight for my dreams. They have taught me the importance of learning and having moral values. Those values have been the key for my success. One of those values is giving back to our community. I feel like becoming a lawyer will give me professional satisfaction, and it will also give me the tools I need to help my community and be a role model for my family and for many other Mexican immigrants who would like to succeed. After I graduate from Sonoma State, I would like to attend Law school. For more information and how to apply, visit the site at: www.sonoma.edu/scholarship SSU Scholarship application is due January 15, 2010.
Show Me the Money –Scholarship Essay
To date, Diamante has
received a total of
$11,250 dollars.
Scholarships range
from $250 to $3,000
per year. In the last
few years the number
of scholarships has
increased dramatically.
There are now over
200 separate funds
which provide
approximately 400
distinct scholarship
awards.
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Jennifer Mason Kinesiology Senior “I plan to go home to Morgan Hill and spend time with my Mom’s side of the family; relax and have a break to enjoy home cooking…”
Jolene Chappel Psychology Junior “I plan to go home to Lake County and attend 3 Thanks-giving Dinners to make up for all the bad I eat around here!”
Keith Garner Business Senior “I plan to chill with my family, watch and enjoy some football as I don’t get a chance to visit them that often. I’m from East Palo Alto.”
What are my Thanksgiving Plans?
Scholarship Office Salazar Hall 1010 (707) 664-2261
The CSU’s message to prospective students to apply early for fall 2010 admission is resonating as a record 25,563 applications were submitted online within the first 24 hours of the priority application period. The number of applications is more than double the number received on opening day last year. The CSU’s application period for first-time freshmen and community college transfers began Oct. 1 and runs through Nov. 30. The CSU is expecting a surge in applications as the state’s high rate of unemployment is producing many laid-off workers looking to return to school. That, coupled with the CSU’s need to reduce enrollment by 40,000 students over the next two years because of a $564 million budget cut means more students and fewer slots. Students are being strongly encouraged to apply early to maximize their chances of being accepted at the campus of their choice. They are also being advised to have a back-up plan that includes applying to the campus in their local service area as well as other CSU campuses, local community colleges and other universities. Twelve of the CSU's 23 campuses are impacted for 2010 freshman admissions--twice as many as last year --and that means these campuses will not receive freshmen applications after Nov. 30 and may require higher admissions criteria for out-of-area students. Impacted campuses include Fullerton, Long Beach, Pomona, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Sonoma, San Francisco, Chico, Northridge, Fresno, San Marcos and San Jose. There has been an increase in impactions at the transfer level as well. For further information visit the site at: www.calstate.edu/SAS/impactinfo.shtml.
Record Number of Students Apply on First Day of Application Period
Lauren Sanchez is a Liberal Studies Hutchins Major. She is currently a 1st time Freshman but after her first year at SSU -at the end of Spring 2010, she will actually be 2 courses shy of being a Junior in terms of units!! Why? Lauren came in with 38 units worth of Advanced Placement (AP) units. She took 4 test: Spanish, US History, European History, and Physics. She scored at least a 3 in all of them that enabled her to receive college level equivalency. With her AP Spanish in particular, she actually got credit for SPAN 101, 102, 201, 202, 300. With 1 or 2 more Upper Division SPAN courses to take, she could obtain a Minor. The fee for each exam is $86. You can look at in terms of economics too. She and/or her family invested $86 dollars x 4 tests which equals = $344.00 dollars all together. But the cost to go 1.5 years, the equivalent in terms of time and expenses (dorm, food, tuition, books, supplies) is equal to $25,000.00 dollars approximately, according to the College Board estimates. Imagine that?! Not a bad investment. With that offset in savings in today's economy and competitive educational climate, students and parents can thus seek ways to offset rising tuition and expenses. The AP exams are an excellent way to get ahead and save money. AP is a unique opportunity to get ahead in college. Each year, high school students can earn college credit and stand out in the admissions process. There are more than 30 courses and exams across multiple subject areas. Here are just a few reasons to take advantage of these tests: students have time to pursue a double major, or study abroad. It gives students the flexibility to get the most out of the college years. AP students are more likely to graduate from college in four years - students who take longer to graduate at public colleges and universities can spend up to $20,000 approximately for each additional year and AP helps students qualify for scholarships. About 31 percent of colleges and universities look at AP experience when determining scholarships. Students should encourage those they know that are still in high school to look into this especially in light of diminishing budgets, limited availability of courses and increasing costs to attend college. Continued on Page 10.
Advanced Placement
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EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM Sonoma State University Advising, Career & EOP SALAZAR 1070 1801 E. Cotati Ave Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Continued from Page 9. SOME FACTS ABOUT THE TESTS:
• Over one million high school students took over two million AP examinations. • The tests are usually much more rigorous than the general course offerings • Only high school students can take the AP examinations, regardless of participation in its
respective course. • Home-schooled students and students from high schools that do not offer AP courses
have an equal opportunity to take the examination. • Financial aid is available for high school students who qualify for it; the exam reduction is
$22 per exam from College Board plus an additional $8 rebate per fee-reduced exam from the school.
• AP tests are scored differently from the A-F grading scale common in the United States.
They are scored on a numeric scale, 1 to 5. A score of a 3 or more will give you college level equivalency.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT TESTING SITES: 1) The College Board A non-profit organization run the AP program. www.collegeboard.com 2) U.S. Department of Education ADVANCED PLACEMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM GRANTS Also Known As: AP Incentive Program, API Program This program provides grants to eligible entities to enable them to increase the participation of low-income students in both pre-AP and AP courses and tests.
What Can I Do With This Major?
A comprehensive resource featuring 77 majors.
Each major represented outlines career areas, typical employers and strategies designed to maximize career opportunities upon completion of a four-year degree.
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Also included are links to related websites where students continue their exploration of majors and career fields. More than 1,000 links are listed and organized by category. www.sonoma.edu/sas/crc/majors
