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Congratulations Seniors, Our Newest Alumni! The Class of 2010 had an impressive year with students attending schools all over the U.S. Some of the schools where Monarchs are headed next year include:

Arizona State University Boston College Boston University Brown University Cal Poly Pomona Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Cal State Dominguez Hills Cal State Fullerton Cal State Long Beach Cal State Sacramento Cal State Stanislaus Chapman University Colorado State University Columbia University Cornell University Cushing Academy Elon University Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Franciscan University of Steubenville George Washington University Georgetown University Gonzaga University Harvard University Hawaii Pacific University Holy Cross College

Johns Hopkins University Loyola Marymount University Loyola University, Chicago Marymount College Miami University (OH) New York University Northwestern University Occidental College Orange Coast College Oregon State University Penn State University Pepperdine University Regis University Saint Mary’s College San Francisco Conservatory San Francisco State University San Jose State Santa Ana College Santa Clara University Seton Hall University Southern Methodist University Spelman College Stanford University Syracuse University Texas Christian University U.S. Air Force Academy University of Arizona

UC Berkeley UC Davis UC Irvine UC Los Angeles UC Merced UC Riverside UC San Diego UC Santa Barbara UC Santa Cruz University of Colorado at Boulder University of Chicago University of Hawaii University of Kansas University of Miami University of Montana University of Notre Dame University of Oregon University of San Diego University of San Francisco University of Southern California Williams College Yale University

Muth Family Learning Center

Get Organized For Success

“The beginning of knowledge is the discovery of something we do not understand.” - Frank Herbert, author

As spring semester exams loom, expressions like, ‘I’m lost,’ ‘I haven’t learned a thing this semester’, or ‘big exams are too hard’, etc. echo across campus. It is very rare to hear, ‘I love to study’, ‘I am organized for exams’, or ‘I understand what I am supposed to do’.

The reality of getting ready for exams takes the willingness to face fears and confusions. Students can meet with their teachers to ask how to best prepare for exams. Students can set aside 30 minutes a day to get notes organized for study. Families can make exam study a carpool and/or a dinner table discussion or game.

Juniors (soon-to-be-seniors), now it’s your turn! Read about different universities, visit schools, request information and applications, and get excited about college. The important thing is that you do something, because the clock is ticking and the more time you take to prep now, the happier you’ll be in the fall. You should already have your list of 7-8 schools you’ll be applying to and be working on your applications and essays this summer, so if you still aren’t sure where you are going to apply, see Ms. Castro for help developing your list.

Juniors can schedule a one-on-one meeting with Ms. Castro and their parents after attending a College Admissions workshop. Students (not parents) must be the ones to schedule the appointment in person, because they will be given some assignments to do before the meeting. Workshop dates are on the College and Career Planning calendar at www.materdei.org/ccrc.

Freshmen & Sophomores, it’s not too early to start preparing for the future. Summer is a great time to begin learning about and visiting different colleges and types of schools. Taking a trip to Boston, San Francisco, Toronto, or Miami to visit relatives? Add a day or two to your trip and visit some colleges while you are there. If you’re not sure what schools to see, what you should be looking for or whom you should be talking to when you are there, please see Ms. Castro for suggestions.

College and Career Center Website

Be sure to visit the CCRC website for a more detailed list of “Things to Do this month”. Check out our College and Career Planning website at www.materdei.org/ccrc for more information on scholarships, financial aid, and other college search websites. You may also contact Ms. Castro in the College and Career Center at mcastro@materdei.org or (714) 850-9561.

Have a great summer!

2010 Summer School Information

Summer School Dates

Monday, June 28 - Friday, July 30

Freshmen Summer School Orientation

Thursday, June 24 at 5:30 PM in the LeVecke Center

Registration and course information are available online at www.materdei.org/summerschool. For more information call (714) 957-4354 or email Mr. Sean Smith, Summer School Principal at: summerschool@materdei.org

The Lumen is a publication of Mater Dei High School‘s Advancement & Alumni Office. For front page advertisement space (school events only), please contact Lisa Mendiaz ‘86, Director of Special Events & Publications at lmendiaz@materdei. org or (714) 850-9527.

Students who use the Learning Center say that organizing class study groups is really helpful, especially before big tests. AAP teacher tutoring on campus (free) is a great way to set aside time for study. Creating one’s own exam before in-depth study time can aid focus and memory. Most of the time student-made exams are more difficult than those of their teachers. To succeed and not just get by or hope for the best takes asking questions and being positive about the task at hand. Don’t wait until the last minute, eat and sleep well, find times to laugh and get started with studying. Summertime is your reward for a job well-done.

Invest in your personal growth. Come discover all that the Muth Family Learning Center has to offer you. For more information or to discuss your student’s needs, contact Marilyn Wilson, Director at mwilson@materdei. org or JoAnn McCune, Learning Specialist at jmccune@ materdei.org or call (714) 641-3694.

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