Hear & Now - Girl Scouts Heart Of Central California

Speakers bureau: You mean, I can be on the news?
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fashion file:
great fashion,
your kind
of budget
Nor-CAL
Special:
Local Girl Scout
is quite an
entrepreneur!
College
applications:
all you need to know!
autumn 2007 • Girl Scouts Heart of Central California

ear&now
Calendar 3
We Heard That… 4,5
Profile: Interns 6
Beauty & Fashion 7
Fashion File 8,9
Girl Talk 10
Shop 11
We Think 12
Homeroom: Truth
About College Apps 13
Horoscopes 14
Quiz: What Kind of
Fashionista Are You? 15
Hear & Now magazine is published
for Girl Scouts, ages 11-17,
three times per year.
Hear & Now is anything and everything that’s just
for girls! Share your thoughts, ideas and dreams
with other girls just like you! Contact Autumn Brown
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September
National Bed Check Month and Classical Music Month
12 National Chocolate Milkshake Day
Go out and get a chocolate milkshake or
two (or three)! It’s the perfect excuse to
enjoy a little ice cream
18 As Good As Gold:
Project Brainstorming
Get ready to earn your Girl
Scout Gold Award by finding
out what kind of project you want to do!
Get all your questions answered here!
Contact: molly.cline@girlscoutshcc.org
19 Talk Like a Pirate Day
Arr, mateys, talk like a pirate for the whole
day, or we’ll come and keel-haul ye. Avast!
22 Hobbit Day
In the Lord of the Rings novels, two of the major
characters, Frodo and Bilbo, share this day as their
birthday. Read the books, speak in Elvish, watch the
movies, and eat like a hobbit. Gelir nosta, Frodo ar
Bilbo! See page 12 for a review on Lord of the Rings.
28 Soaring for the Silver:
Project Brainstorming
Get ready to earn your Girl Scout Silver Award by
finding out what kind of project you want to do!
Get all your questions answered here! Contact:
lesley.alumbaugh@girlscoutshcc.org
28 Ask A Stupid Question Day
Can you explain this to me? I don’t get it.
2 Name Your Car Day
Is it a boy, a girl, or an it? Give your car a name. Does
it have a favorite color or place to drive? Ask it.
7 National Frappe Day
Go out to your local coffee shop, order a frappe
and sit outside to look like a hipster.
Planning Board 9th–12th grade
Share your ideas, get involved, make decisions,
all while earning leadership hours! Contact:
molly.cline@girlscoutshcc.org
13 Gridiron Girls
October
National dessert Month and sarcastics Month
Who says football is for guys? Come learn to
play football with the Sacramento Sirens, the
professional women’s football team! Contact:
sua.moua@girlscoutshcc.org
14 United Sisters 6th–8th grade
Meet girls from all over the council, plan
events, speak out, and earn leadership
hours! Make your voice heard! Contact:
molly.cline@girlscoutshcc.org
16 Dictionary Day
Look it up!
20–21 Whodunit?
This overnight event is a mystery for you to solve!
Stay in Fleming Lodge and follow the clues to unravel
the mystery. Dinner, breakfast, and snacks included!
Contact: molly.cline@girlscoutshcc.org
28 National Chocolate Day
Whether you like it dark, milk, white, striped, with nuts or
without, chocolate is a great candy. Enjoy some today.
November
international drum Month and peanut butter lover’s Month
2 Kickboxing
Learn to kick, punch, and be strong! This fastpaced
form of martial arts will have you
burning calories in no time, and of course
you’ll learn how to protect yourself.
Contact: aurellia.luat@girlscoutshcc.org
11 National Air Day
Every time you take a breath in,
appreciate our atmosphere. Help protect
it by walking today.
3 Sandwich Day
Put your breakfast, lunch, and dinner between
two slices of bread and enjoy!
8 Makin’ Change
Learn how to save and spend
money in high school, and complete
some requirements for the Dollars
and Sense interest project! Contact:
mickie.phillips@girlscoutshcc.org
16 Program Aide Kickoff Party
Ready to help and lead? Hang out at the
council office and meet other program
aides and council staff. Plan which events
you’ll help out at throughout the year!
Contact: heather.truitt@girlscoutshcc.org
20 Absurdity Day
That’s just plain absurd.

e heard that…
…starting a new school is scary!
However, you don’t have to worry, because Hear and Now has some helpful tips on how to get your grounding in
a new school. The most important thing is to keep an open mind. At a new school, you will meet all new people,
have a different schedule, different teachers, and have access to different sports and clubs. Take advantage of this!
Talk to people at your school. Join clubs and try out for sports. Some teams won’t cut you, so if you’ve always
wanted to be on a swim team but have never done so before, now is the chance to try it! Raise your hand in class
and make sure teachers know your name. Remember, you always want to stay true to yourself. Just because you’re
at a new school doesn’t mean you have to have a new personality. Find friends who will accept you for who you
are and do things that you enjoy. We wish you the best of luck!
…we’re a
new council!
On June 1, 2007, Girl Scouts of Tierra
del Oro and Girl Scouts Muir Trail Council
officially merged and became Girl Scouts
Heart of Central California. So we’re now
bigger and better than ever, with a mind
for the future! Plus, we get to do a little
bit more shopping–all our old Girl Scout
stuff with the old council names has to be
replaced with our brand new HCC logo.
(See page 11 for great new shop items!)
HCC reaches from Colusa County, down
through Merced County, all the way from
the edge of Vacaville and along the crest
of the Sierra Mountains.
…it’s time to start thinking
about a destination!
Want to travel? Want to learn new things and see new places? Want to make
new friends from around the country? Go on a destination! Travel out of the
country to Mexico, Sweden, or India. Stay in the country and go to Savannah,
Georgia, New York City, Kansas City, Missouri, or Santa Monica, California.
There’s a destination for everyone! Each destination has a different application
deadline, so make sure you check that. Some applications are due as early as
November. The council can help you with money earning and scholarships.
For more information, go to www.girlscoutshcc.org/og_destinations.html

…Girl Scouts is on the web!
There’s a special section just for you, called “For Girls.” You can find it on
the home page or go directly to www.girlscoutshcc.org/forgirls.html.
Are you on myspace? Put Girl Scouts on your friends list! Look us up at
www.myspace.com/girlscoutshcc.
…you can be a spokeswoman for the council!
My journey began last year with a training where we learned the ropes on being an effective spokeswoman.
Later that day, we filmed a video on cookie sales to be distributed throughout council. That was a LOT of fun.
Then, last January, I was given the opportunity to go on Sacramento and Co. to do a cooking segment. I was
so excited! The recipe I decided to demonstrate was: Raspberry Chocolate Cheesecake Cups, using the Little
Brownie Girl Scout Cookie!
If you are interested in being a spokeswoman for the council e-mail MarComm@girlscoutshcc.org! They will
contact you and get you ready for your big debut; even if you’ve never done something like this before. There
are so many opportunities and best of all…it is so much fun!
Contributed by Jessica, 15
A few years ago, 16-yearold
Kristyn Heath, a Girl
Scout since “the middle
of sixth grade,” got an
iPod for her birthday, but
when she and her iPodless
friends hung out,
the iPod was suddenly
not such a blessing. Her friends like to
share their music, and Kristyn couldn’t do it with her iPod: if
you share earbuds, only two people can listen. “I don’t have just
one friend, and I wanted to share music with all my friends,”
she explained. And so began the three-year-long journey to
NoeStringAttached. Kristyn started drawing designs for a device
that would allow her to use radio waves to share music. She
showed the drawings to her dad, who took them to an engineer,
who then referred them to another engineer in China. It “took a lot
to get to the product we have now, and we went through a lot of
prototypes and stages,” says Kristyn. At last, NoeStringAttached
made its debut at Kristyn’s high school, where it made the school
…a Bay Area Girl Scout
is quite an entrepreneur!
newspaper. Her dad used a contact at NBC to get a story on
the air, and after that, everything snowballed. Kristyn went to
New York to do a tape for MSNBC. She describes her current
campaign as “viral” and “word of mouth.”
If you want to share your music, you can look NoeStringAttached
up on SnoopTunes.com. And if you don’t have an iPod, don’t
worry: NoeStringAttached will work with any MP3 player or CD
player. Plug the NoeStringAttached in where you normally plug
headphones in, flip the switch to TX, you’re transmitting a radio
signal. Anyone with a NoeStringAttached and headphones can
listen in by switching to RX–receiving–as long as they’re within
15 feet of you. Sound like something you want? You can swing
by the GSHCC Council Shop and pick one up.
Kristyn says that anyone who wants to be a successful
entrepreneur like herself needs perseverance. It took her three
years to get her product to where it is now, and she ran into a lot
of obstacles.“You have to believe in your product and you will
overcome the obstacles you face.” Sage advice from a bright girl.

profile:interns
H&N was lucky to have four great interns this summer.
These girls were full of creativity and ideas! We put the girls
to work and taught them a few things about marketing,
design, and what it really takes to produce H&N.
Get to know them here with their take on themselves, their
likes, dislikes, and personal style.
Name: Areana
Age: 15 Grade: 10 th
my passion: Basketball
My idols: Dad, Mom, and
my cousins (Nakeya & Shakeya)
My music: R&B, Hip-Hop, Rap, Old school, and Gospel
Me: Funny, Short, Great at sports, Pretty and nice
favorite place: On the Basketball court, or hanging out
with my family
Name: Sara Age: 17
I Love: Marching band! I can’t get enough of it. This is my
last year and I’m going to be the drum major. I recommend
band to everyone.
my style: Comfortable. I love blue. Anything that I think
will look good on me, not what looks
good on other people.
I loathe: Grammar errors.
My music: Can’t go wrong with the classics! Vivaldi is a
particular favorite. For more modern music, I listen to OK Go.
My future: College, hopefully at U.C. Berkeley! Then I want
to teach, or maybe work for Girl Scouts.
My style: Cute and comfortable. I’m a fan of sweatshirts, jeans,
and bare feet.
My Cookie: Café or Thin Mints.
Name: Amanda Nickname: Mandy
Age: 15 grade: 10
my passion in life: Theater, cheer, and style.
favorite place: I love New York. I love the life and
the shopping is insane.
my style: My style is a lot different than a lot my
friends. I like bohemian designers. I enjoy
dresses and true religions. I don’t
care what people say about dress,
if I think I look cute I like it
even if it’s over the top.
Name:Shapre Age: 16
I Love: Stepping, dancing, singing, and
volunteering with Girl Scouts.
My music: R n B and hip hop, and rap
My future: I would like to go to Spellman
University and become a counselor for kids
with low self-esteem.
My style: I follow the style trends and
punk rock cute.

eauty&fashion
My 5 Faves
When you are in school you want to carry as little as possible
around with you at all times. You can get ready in the morning
and stay looking fresh all day when you choose products that
really do the job. I have a few items I count on everyday, here
they are:
• L’Oreal True Match foundation because it is lightweight
and has a compact mirror.
• For eye shadow I
use a quad pack of
eye shadows. It consists
of a lid shadow, a crease
shadow, brow shadow and an
outer corner shadow for the
full effect. Read below to find
the color that goes with your eyes!
• I also chose Physician’s Formula swirl bronzer and highlighter. It gives a
great glow effect!
• For mascara I love L’Oreal Telescopic mascara to lengthen your lashes.
• For lip gloss I love L’Oreal Colour Juice lip gloss for a refined look.
Contributed by Mandy, 15
Colors for your eyes!
Green Eyes
Blue Eyes
Brown Eyes
Hazel Eyes
Gray Eyes
Try to use brown,
gold and plum eye
shadows. Avoid any
type of blue.
Try to use lavender,
or create a Smokey
eye with shades of
brown and gray.
Avoid blue, brown
and gold.
Try to use purple
and olive. Avoid pink.
Try to use apricot
and dark green.
Avoid pink.
Try to use bronze
and browns. Avoid
blues and grays.

fashion file
Crossroads Trading Company is located
throughout Northern California
Call for store hours
It’s always hard to shop on a budget when you’re looking
for quality clothes. The store Crossroads Trading Company
has local locations in Modesto, Roseville, Sacramento, and
Stockton. Crossroads is shopper’s dream come true. It is
filled with designer labels like Seven Jeans, True Religion,
Bebe, Abercrombie & Fitch, Hollister, Coach, and much more.
It is a fun environment with very nice staff. It’s also fun to
shop there knowing that you save hundreds of dollars on
great clothes: you can dress like a celebrity without breaking
the bank. All the clothes are organized by color and size,
and there is a whole section devoted to plus-size clothing.
Crossroads’ wide selection of shirts, jeans, shorts, dresses
and shoes make this an easy way to shop on a budget and
get glamorous, quality clothes.
The interns made a trip recently to the Roseville store and
got to know general manager, Gina (see photo below). She
had great insight on the ins and outs of the company.
Modesto:
2720 McHenry Avenue #H
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 492-9200
Roseville:
1850 Douglas Blvd. #710
Roseville, CA 95661
(916) 781-9900
Sacramento:
2935 Arden Way
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 972-9900
Stockton:
5756 Pacific Avenue #26
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 476-1300

Each intern picked out her ideal
“Casual cute” look
Here they are!
Areana
Sara
Shapre
Amanda
Shirt: $8.00
Pants: half off the
Crossroads price @
$11.50
Bag: $10.00
Crossroads price:
$29.50
Total at the Mall:
$42.50
Shirt: $7.00
Skirt: $8.50
Locket: $8.50
Crossroads price:
$24.00
Total at the Mall:
$40.50
Shirt: $16.50
Jeans: $10.50
Shoes: $ 20.00
Necklace: $18.50
Crossroads price:
$65.50
Total at the Mall:
$85.00
Shirt: $6.50
Designer Jeans: $50.00
Shoes: $13.00
Designer Sunglasses:
$27.50
Crossroads price:
$97.00
Total at the Mall:
$212.00

girltalk
Shay, age 15
When I was in seventh grade, I went to Marine
World with my class on a field trip. I went on
this big scary ride and after I got off I peed in my
pants in front of everyone! It was so humiliating!
Samantha, age 13
My best friend slept over one night. When she
got to my house we walked up the stairs to put
her stuff in my room. Right when we walked in,
I remembered that I had left my Bratz dolls out
all over the floor. I don’t usually play with them,
but I was really bored and hadn’t played with
them for a long time. When I remembered I had
left them out, I told my friend to wait outside my
room for a minute. I started cleaning the toys
up and my friend started walking in! When she
saw them she started laughing hysterically!
Brittney, age 17
It was my senior prom and I was looking cute,
and the strap on my shoe kept falling off. When
I reached to fix it, I fell flat on my butt in front
of everybody! It was so embarrassing that even
the staff was laughing at me.
Dear Julie,
I haven’t talked to my friends all
summer and I’m afraid I won’t have
any friends when I get back to
school. What do you think?
–Confused in Carmichael
Dear Confused,
During the summer, your friends have
been just as busy as you are with
activities and family stuff and they will
understand that you haven’t talked in
a while. Give them a call before school
starts and chat about the fun you
had and how you’ve missed hanging
out with them. Let your friends know
you value their friendship and just
because it’s been a while since you’ve
talked, doesn’t mean you’re not still
the best friends you were when school
got out!
Julie
Hey Julie,
My mom is trying to get into hip-hop
and she embarrasses me in front of
my friends by trying to dance with
us when we’re listening to music
or watching music videos. How do I
tell her that she’s embarrassing me
without hurting her feelings?
–Embarrassed in Empire
Hey Embarassed…
Your mom is trying to be your friend!
If she’s tying to dance with you and
your friends I bet she’s got some
great moves from her days. Ask her to
teach you the way she danced in junior
high and high school and see what you
can learn. Share with her different
moves that you know that would
make her a better dancer too. Still
embarrassed of her trying to hang
out with your friends? Let her know
by saying something like, “Mom, I really
appreciate that you want to hang out
with my friends, but sometimes you
embarrass me a little.” I am sure she
will understand you and you can come
to an agreement. Keep dancin’!
Julie
Hey Julie,
I recently got a boyfriend and he
doesn’t like my guy best friend, it’s
really hard to even get them to hang
out in the same group, what do I do?
–Too much in Tracy
Hey Too Much…
Sounds like you are dealing with too
much. I think you should talk to your
boyfriend first. Let him know you and
your friend are just friends, if you
wanted to be dating him, you wouldn’t
be with your boyfriend, right? Tell him
that just as there are great qualities
that he appreciates in you, your best
friend is great too! Also let your best
friend know that sometimes you just
want to hang out with your boyfriend.
He’ll get the picture. If your boyfriend
doesn’t understand, you need to
really think about what is more
important here. Your BEST friend or
the boyfriend you just got.
Julie
Have a question for Julie? She’s got the answer!
Email: HearandNow@girlscoutshcc.org

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Girl You
Want to
Know
Brielle, a sophomore and member of the
cheerleading squad at her high school,
is a standout girl! She’s been a Girl Scout
for 10 years. Her life is super busy with
school, practice and all the fun she’s
been having, but she took some time to
show H&N the great stuff she recently
found in the Girl Scout Shop!
Shop
Items can be found at the shop by going
to www.girlscoutshcc.org/shop.html or
by visiting the shop in your area.
Items
1. 1 Personal Scents
fragrant reed
diffuser. $11.95
2. Best Friends
Picture Frame.
$18.50
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3. 3 Fragrant Hibiscus
Candle. $6.95
4. 4 Message Pillow.
Reads “Courage,
Confidence,
Character” in black
velveteen. $16.95
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8. 8 Aroma Book.
Relaxing
5. Fitted Organic
fragrance in the
T-Shirt (I ♥ Earth)
book calms you
$23.00
as you write!
66. Girls’ Life
$6.95
Magazine. $3.00
9. 9 Zipper
7. Swede Dreams Messenger Bag.
book. $6.99
$23.95

wethink…
Two SERIES TO
FILL THE “HARRY
POTTER” VOID
Malls to Marketing was a week long day camp put
on by the council and I had a great time! I met three
new friends and made a stronger bond with a friend I
came with. Here’s a recap of our amazing week!
Tuesday/Day 1: We started off by splitting into small
groups and created our own businesses. These
businesses included: The Perfect Purse, a customized
purse store; So So Def Doc Records, a music video;
and recording studio, Elipunk, a clothing line with a
unique signature, an elephant’s rear!, and last but
not least, The Blue Diamond Café, featuring their
signature drink, The Peanut Butter Chocolate Dream!
It was a great first day and we really got creative!
Wednesday/Day 2: We hopped on a tour bus and
made a trip to IKEA where our group had a private tour
of the showrooms before the store officially opened.
At lunch, we talked to three women about running this
international business, while we snacked on some
yummy foods that originated from Sweden, IKEA’s
home country!
Thursday/Day 3: This was personally
my favorite day! We climbed back
on our tour bus (yes, it was ours all
week!) and headed for Westfield’s
Downtown Plaza Mall! Once we
got there we met with a woman
who strategically decides where
to place the shops and advertisement. We also
had lunch at the Hard Rock Café and got to know
about their marketing approach. Plus, we even
got a little shopping done too!
Friday/Day 4: We boarded the bus one last time
for a day of college tours. We visited University of
California, Davis, Sacramento City College, and
California State University, Sacramento. We had a
private tour of each campus from current students
at the colleges and learned how we could pursue
a business based major.
I had a BLAST and would like to thank Ashley Mastin
for putting this on! It was extremely informational
and I am positive that this information will be very
useful in my life. If you missed this event and
would like to check out other similar events look
into: Makin’ Change (November 8th) or Rollin’ in
the Dough (December 8th). Check out the Event
Calendar on the web at www.girlscoutshcc.org.
Contributed by Jenny, 13
there’s me!
The Chronicles of Chrestomanci
by Diana Wynne Jones. Think you know magic? Think again.
Jones takes normal plot ideas and twists it into something
brand new. Enter a world where most people are magicians, but
only one is the Chrestomanci–a powerful magician with nine
lives. The writing is fun and easy to read and is well suited to
girls in middle school. If you’re a history buff, Jones has put in
references of historical events and older books, which is fun, but
even if history isn’t your favorite subject, these books are great!
The books come mostly in two packs, and there are four books
total. Read them all!
The Hobbit and The Lord of the
Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien. This epic tale of an evil ring and
the courage of simple, ordinary folk is one of the most widely
read fiction series of all times, and it holds this title for a reason.
Tolkien effortlessly weaves the ancient history of the world in
with the story of the Fellowship of the Ring, who go on a quest,
fight evil, and make friends. Think of Tolkien’s books as levels:
start out with The Hobbit, a friendly, simple book that’s fun to
read, then move on to The Lord of the Rings (a series of three
books), which is much darker (since it was written after Tolkien
fought in World War I) and a little more complicated to read. If
you really loved all four books, read The Silmarillion, a Biblelike
book that narrates the history of Middle Earth before The
Lord of the Rings. Afterwards, you can watch the movies, with
parental permission.
PLUS! Just looking for a single book to read? Look up Lloyd
Alexander, author of more than forty books, including The
Arkadians, The First Two Lives of Lucas-Kasha and Time Cat.
His writing style is easy to read and filled with jokes, so you’ll
soon be laughing out loud–literally. Alexander has written a lot
of books, including some series, so you can be sure that you
will find something that you will enjoy.
Contributed by Sara, 17
Us lifting a wall!
Hard Hats
Required!
Me and my buddy!
I never realized what I was getting into when I asked my mom
to sign me up for an Under Construction program at Camp
Menzies, two years ago. Sure, I new we were building a staff
sleeping cabin, but I didn’t fully comprehend the possibilities
of who would meet, what I would see, and, most importantly,
what I would learn.
In addition to the awesome Girl Scout related camp activities,
a few of the construction related things we learned were how
to use a skill saw, what the terms “plumb” and “level” meant,
what Simpson Strong Ties were, and basic safety on the job
site. BTW…check out the teen page on the web to see a
short video of us! www.girlscoutshcc.org/og_funstuff.html
As well as first hand instruction, me and my fellow girls
received a complete set of tools, generously donated by
Tomboy Tools, a company that makes tools especially with
women in mind. In addition, we received a hard hat and
safety glasses courtesy of McCarthy construction.
This year’s program was much more exciting than last
year’s, with a more in-depth repertoire of construction related
skills to learn.
If you’re still wondering why you would want to go, here are
a few reasons.
• The first is that you will learn all about construction and
how to use tools that you might have to use around your
house in the future. Things like a hammer or a level if you
need to install a shelf or something else.
• You also make tons of friends. By the third day, all of us
had memorized each other’s names and we all acted like
we had known each other for years.
• The opportunities are immense. I didn’t really know what
I wanted to be when I grew up, but after two consecutive
years of attendance, I know that I want to be a construction
attorney. There are so many jobs related to construction
that are available to women in a diverse array of fields.
I highly recommend considering going for Under Construction
2008, because of all the opportunities and all the friends
you’ll make. For one thing, you can count on seeing me
there, as I plan on attending for the third year. Check out the
Event Calendar on the web at www.girlscoutshcc.org.
Contributed by Bradli, 14

homeroom
truth the about
c o l l e g e
a p p l i c at i o n s
College is an achievable dream. You’ve been preparing for college since joining Girl
Scouts and throughout high school. Use these tips to reduce stress in completing
your college applications to focus on emphasizing your individual personality. Then,
you’ll be able to put forth your most competitive effort to finish this complicated,
but not impossible next step to reach your college goals.
Asking questions
will give you the
information you
need to be confident
in completing your
college applications
Follow the application’s directions!
You’ve heard this before, no doubt. However,
colleges do not grant many exceptions to
missed due dates or incomplete applications.
Asking questions will give you the
information you need to be confident in
completing your college applications
Find trusted and expert guides who understand
your unique personality and have experience in
college admissions to advise you on answering
the application’s questions, to showcase your
unique abilities and experiences.
Follow the
application’s
directions!
• Be sure to send official score reports directly from the SAT
testing service to the university/college you’re applying to.
• The December 2007 test dates are the LAST time seniors
applying for Fall 2008 admissions can take the SAT Reasoning,
ACT or SAT Subject Exams and have them count for admissions.
or ACT
Work to distinguish yourself on
the application to stay competitive
for admissions
Three areas on the application where you
can show off your strengths and accomplishments:
Work to distinguish
yourself on the
application to stay
competitive for
admissions
• Activities, Awards and Work Experience
These descriptions of your awards, extracurricular activities and jobs are an
opportunity to highlight your unique skills and talents. Include brief details about the
activity or award AND what you learned from the experiences.
• Personal Essay
Doing multiple drafts, with feedback from different people, will be sure to show
the admissions officers your distinctive qualities and what you learned from your
experiences.
• Letters of Recommendation and Interviews
Choose your recommenders based on how well they know your personality and
achievements. If the college gives the option for an interview, take advantage of
it. It’s another opportunity for you to tell the university who you are, as well as ask
questions to determine if you want to attend that college.
Take time to thoughtfully
answer the application’s
questions, based on
what colleges are looking
for in an applicant
Take time to thoughtfully answer the
application’s questions, based on what
colleges are looking for in an applicant
In general, colleges want students who will add
a variety of experiences and personalities to their
campus. You are already unique and will benefit any
incollege you choose. Carefully thinking through your
answers on the application will be sure to showcase
your personal strengths and abilities.
Jill Yoshikawa is a co-founding partner of Creative Marbles Consultancy,
a full service college admissions and educational advising firm with
individual families. For more answers to your important questions, Jill
can be reached at (916) 769-6092 or e-mail her at jfyoshikawa@
sbcglobal.net. Also, see the Girl Scouts website for more “Truth about
College Applications” http://girlscoutshcc.org/og_collegeapplying.html.
Now, you’re ready to get started on your college applications. Following these simple
guides will grow your confidence that the facts that matter most for admissions are
included in your application. With more than 200 colleges in California alone, you’ll
be sure to find the campus that’s right for you.

horoscope
virgo
August 23–September 22
Your persistence is a quality that many
like about you, and your intelligence
is a huge plus. Work together with
those around you and be careful not to
criticize too much, or all the work you
do will soon fall apart. You have the
smarts to get it done, though.
libra
September 23–October 22
You may soon have issues deciding
whether to party or study, and it will
be hard to decide. Weigh the options
carefully–it may be better to study
now and party later. Try forming study
groups to make sure you spend time
with all your close friends.
capricorn
December 22–January 19
You will soon have the opportunity to
try something new. Take advantage of
it and you will make new friends who
will always be there for you, as long as
you ask them.
aquarius
January 20–February 18
You might be tempted to party and
hang out with your friends, but now
is the time to work. You can still be
the good friend that you are without
abandoning your studies.
taurus
April 20–May 20
Your friends will be relying on you
this fall, and you have what it takes
to live up to their expectations. Don’t
be tempted to procrastinate! It’s not
your usual standard, so don’t start
procrastinating now.
gemini
May 21–June 21
You have a lot of work to get done,
but you can do it–if you concentrate
and trust your intuition. Talk to your
friends. They think you’re charming
and will give you the confidence to get
it done.
scorpio
October 23–November 21
People will be attracted to you, and you
will soon make a lot of friends. You might
be arguing a lot soon, but remember to
keep everything in perspective. You are
very independent, but you don’t want to
be lonely.
pisces
February 19–March 20
Your attitude will win you new friends
this fall. Trust those who are close to
you and share secrets–it will be worth
it. A new friendship may blossom if
you play your cards right.
cancer
June 22–July 22
Your friends mean the world to you,
and you mean the world to your
friends. Let their belief in you boost
your own self-confidence. Don’t let your
unpredictability run away from you this
fall, and it will pay off in the spring.
sagittarius
November 22–December 21
Friends will be coming to you with
their problems. Help them out. You
never know where you could find a
great new friend.
aries
March 21–April 19
Your outgoing attitude will make you a
leader. Keep on raising your hand and
contributing. Reach out to others and
share with them, and you’ll make more
friends.
leo
July 23–August 22
Your confidence and charm may bring
you into a leadership position. People
naturally trust you, and you won’t
let them down if you stick to it. Your
creativity will come in handy soon.

quiz
What type of shoes expresses your
personality the best?
a. Jordan’s
b. Flats
c. Heels
d. Flip flops
How do you usually wear your hair?
a. Pony tail
b. Wavy
c. Down and curly
d. Straight down
How long does it take you to get
ready for to school?
a. 5 minutes
b. 30 minutes
c. A few hours to look perfect
d. Just a few minutes
What is your favorite color?
a. Blues and reds
b. Yellows and oranges
c. Pink
d. Green
What is the one item that you
couldn’t head to school without?
a. Lip gloss
b. Huge purse
c. Mirror
d. Perfume
You are at the mall and something in
the window catches your eye. What is it?
a. A new Baby Phat jacket
b. A sundress
c. Diamond earrings
d. A pair of jeans with holes in them
If you could be a shade of nail polish,
what color would you be?
a. Bright red
b. Gold
c. French manicure
d. Navy blue
You’re going to sleep over at a
friend’s house. What do you pack?
a. A sweat suit
b. A cute pair of pj’s
c. Fluffy slippers
d. An old sweatshirt
Your favorite accessory is…
a. A pair of hoop earrings
b. A wrist full of bangle bracelets
c. Pink purse
d. A pair of stud earrings
Your idea of a perfect date is…
a. Going to dance
b. Going to a concert in the park
c. Going shopping
d. A picnic
If you chose mostly A’s:
You have a very sporty style. You like
dance and love hip hop. You like to
wear bright colors and tight jeans. You
are a very lively person and it shows of
in your style. On a normal day you just
wear jeans and a big jacket with some
Air Force Ones.
If you chose mostly B’s:
You have a more bohemian style. You
are very stylish and you are not afraid
to step out of the box to look cute. On a
normal day you would wear a unique
sundress and some cute flats.
If you chose mostly C’s:
You have a very girly and cute style.
You love pink and anything with
sparkles. On a normal day, you wear a
pink polo shirt with the collar popped
and a mini skirt. Adorable!
If you chose mostly D’s:
You have a very classic style. You love
matching and wearing subtle colors.
On a normal day you wear a pair
of jeans with holes and a matching
sweatshirt with flip flops. Very classy!

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