On Saturday September 17,

2011 twelve senior scholars

participated in a Personal State-

ment workshop provided by

Erica and Lisa.

During this workshop the schol-

ars received information on

various colleges, application

deadlines, and the importance of

writing an effective personal

statement. Scholars also took

this opportunity to meet with

Erica and Lisa and received feed-

back on their personal state-

ments.

Seniors please remember that

deadlines for college applications

are coming up in the next two

months. Make sure that you are

taking time to work on your

On Saturday September 24, 2011

twenty-five scholars participated

in the cultural visit to the Los

Angeles Zoo, During the week of

Sep.20-22, 2011 the scholars

took part of a Careers at the

Zoo workshop. During this

workshop the scholars had the

opportunity to learn more about

the different careers at the zoo

in the fields of biology, medicine

and public relations, working

conditions, and the different

colleges/universities that offer a

degree in Zoology.

At the zoo the scholars had the

opportunity to ride the Safari

Shuttle in order to see the differ-

ent animal enclosures throughout

the Los Angeles Zoo. They also

looked at the different animal

enclosures in order to learn

more about them and their living

habits. It was a day full of adven-

tures and lots of learning!

Scholars at the Los Angeles Zoo

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Los Angeles Zoo 09/24/2011

T E L A C U E D U C A T I O N

F O U N D A T I O N

Classic Upward Bound II O C T O B E R 2 0 1 1

S P E C I A L

P O I N T S O F

I N T E R E S T :

Oct. 1st: SAT

Test Date

Oct. 22nd: ACT

Test Date

Oct 8 & 9: JP

Morgan San

Diego Trip

Oct. 15 &16: Big

Bear Trip

Oct. 22: Sat.

Academy

(Private School)

Personal Statement Workshop 09/17/2011

applications and essays.

For the month of October have

the following ready:

Register for the SAT/ACT

on Dec. 2011

Have 4 CSU Campuses

ready (Research if they

have your major)

Have 4 UC Campuses

ready (Research if they

have your major)

If applying to Private Col-

leges make sure you re-

search for deadlines and

application

PERSONAL STATE-

MENT 4th draft in order

to meet with Erica and Lisa

on Saturday Nov.19, 2011

If you would like to receive as-

sistance from Erica on your per-

sonal statement please e-mail

her at the following :

ericamrosales@gmail.com

and please CC me

mperez@TELACUtrio.org

Also, the TELACU Classic Up-

ward Bound Staff is here to as-

sist you through your journey

please contact us if you need

help.

Seniors working on their Personal

Statement

We would like to remind everyone of the tutoring structure for the

new academic year. To make the most of our time together it is

your job to sign in, find a seat, take out your study/hw materials,

and be ready for the weekly workshop to begin. After the work-

shop is done, we will take a five minute break and distribute the

snacks. Workshops will be based on college entrance require-

ments, different colleges, majors, careers, financial assistance,

and other topics related to higher education. Be prepared to prac-

tice SAT/ACT/CAHSEE problems at every tutoring session.

Earn Tickets by:

Attending Tutoring Sessions

Participating in Workshops

Attending Saturday Academies

Receiving Good Grades

Perfect Attendance

Receiving Honor Roll Awards

Reading the Newsletter

At every tutoring session and other CUB II events students will have the opportunity

to earn tickets to “purchase” items from our very own CUB II store. Earn points by

volunteering to answer questions, earning good grades, and attending Saturday

Academies. Tickets may be used to reserve a seat on a field trip with

limited seating or be exchanged for the items (see items at right).

Prizes are subject to change. This is an incentive program meant to

stimulate student involvement and reward good behavior and stu-

dent accomplishments. Tickets will be redeemable for prizes at the

end of Saturday Academies.

Prizes

Candy

Bags/Backpacks

White Out

College Gear

Umbrella

School Supplies

Flash Drives

Brenda Dueñas: Lincoln High School

Brenda’s Top Three Universities: Stanford University, UC Berkeley, and UC Irvine

Intended Major: Engineering

Brenda on the Upward Bound Program:

“Being in the program has benefited me by letting me experience the college life, teaching me

things like time management, note taking, the four systems of higher education, I was able to

visit campuses I probably wouldn't have myself, and I also got to benefit from the SAT prep.

Without that preparation I wouldn't have been ready for the SAT at all. I learned a lot of little

things that helped me out so much.”

Brenda’s Word of Advice:

“Underclassmen, don't ever procrastinate! It is the worst thing you can do. Keep up with dead-

lines! Keep yourself organized, it is the best thing you can do for yourself, nothing will ever

come back and fall apart in front of you if you do keep organized. Always have confidence in

yourself, if you believe in yourself nothing anyone else says will ever bring you down.”

Favorite Quote: "Be who you want to be, not what others want to see...."

The Campus

Pitzer College is a private residential liberal arts college located in Claremont, California, a college town approximately 30 miles (48 km) east of downtown Los Angeles. Pitzer College is one of the Claremont Colleges. Pitzer College has a curricular emphasis on the social sciences, behavioral sciences, international programs, and media studies. As one of the Clare-mont Colleges, consortium resources (libraries, dining halls, etc.) are shared and students from the school are encouraged to take classes at the other four undergraduate Claremont Colleges as well as at Pitzer. Likewise, stu-dents from the other Claremont Colleges are permitted to take classes at Pitzer.

Quick Facts (2011)

1,080 Undergrads

62% Women, 38% Men

274 First Time Freshman

11:1 Student-to-Faculty Ratio

3,743 Applicants

26% Admission Rate

Avg. Financial Aid Package: $38,832

$12 million in Scholarships

Semester System

Application Deadline: Jan. 1st,

Admissions Process

Pitzer will exempt students graduating in the top 10% of their class, or

those who have an unweighted cumulative grade-point average of

3.50 or higher in academic subjects (i.e., courses in the humanities,

mathematics, sciences and social sciences) from having to submit any

standardized tests (i.e., ACT or SAT). Applicants not falling into either

one of those categories will be required to submit at least one of the

following options:

ACT with Writing

SAT Scores

Two or more AP test scores of at least 4 (One in English the other in

Math or a Natural Science.

For More Info Visit: www.pitzer.edu

2 Tickets for

each correct

answer!

October 2011 (CSU Month)

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

SAT TEST DATE

2 3

Tutoring at WHS Rm. 313

3:00pm– 4:30pm

4

Tutoring at SGHS Rm. B-1

3:00pm– 4:30pm

5

Tutoring at BHS Rm. 132

3:20pm– 4:30pm

6

Tutoring at LHS Rm. 128

3:00pm– 4:30pm

7

Registration deadline for

SAT

8

JP Morgan San

Diego Trip

Meet at

TELACU

6:30am

9

JP Morgan San

Diego Trip

Return to

TELACU

5:00pm

10

Tutoring at WHS Rm. 313

3:00pm– 4:30pm

11

Tutoring at SGHS Rm. B-1

1:16pm– 3:00pm

12 PSAT Test

Tutoring at BHS Rm. 132

3:20pm– 4:30pm

13

Tutoring at LHS Rm. 128

3:00pm– 4:30pm

14

15

Big Bear Trip

Meet at

TELACU

5:30am

16

Big Bear Trip

Return to

TELACU

2:30pm

17

Tutoring at WHS Rm. 313

3:00pm– 4:30pm

18

Tutoring at SGHS Rm. B-1

3:00pm– 4:30pm

19

Tutoring at BHS Rm. 132

3:20pm– 4:30pm

20

Tutoring at LHS Rm. 128

3:00pm– 4:30pm

21 22

ACT TEST

DATE

Private School Workshop

(8:30am-1pm) Everyone

23 24

Tutoring at WHS

Rm. 313 3:00pm– 4:30pm

25

Tutoring at SGHS Rm. B-1

1:16pm– 3:00pm

26

Tutoring at BHS

Rm. 132 3:20pm– 4:30pm

27

Tutoring at LHS

Rm. 128 3:00pm– 4:30pm

28 29

Andrea Solis Program Coordinator

asolis@TELACUtrio.org

Mayra A. Perez Academic Counselor

mperez@TELACUtrio.org

Noe Mora Academic Advisor

academicadvisor@TELACUtrio.org

Office Number (323)832-5331

Facebook Classic Upward Bound II

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Tutoring at WHS

Rm. 313 3:00pm– 4:30pm

CSU Priority Deadline for

Seniors

CSU Workshop During Tutoring (ALL Schools)

CSU Workshop During Tutoring (ALL Schools)

CSU Workshop During Tutoring (ALL Schools)

Academic Advisement (WHS & SGHS)

Academic Advisement ( WHS,SGHS,BHS & LHS)

CSU LOS ANGELES

CSU LONG BEACH CSU BAKERFIELD

Academic Advisement Senior Only ( All School Sites)