College & Career

College & Career

CAREER ACADEMY & TRADE FAIR!
The Acalanes College and Career Center will host a Creative Arts and Design Career academy on Wednesday, Apr 10 at 10am. One of our committed speakers is Joel Flory, the co-founder of VSCO. We would like to invite other interested parents, alumni, and community members to share their career
experiences/pathways in graphic design, film/screenwriting, animation, sculpture, painting, fashion, photography, graphic design, etc. with our students. If you would like to be a presenter or know someone who would be a good fit, please email Debbie Levy and provide your name, industry, and phone number. We will follow up with all contacts.
 
In addition, we are hosting a Trade Fair during lunch on Wednesday, Apr 24 and are looking for more organizations to be represented. Please email Debbie Levy with any suggestions for us and we will follow up.
 
SENIORS:
Water Polo Scholarship: The Lafayette Water Polo Foundation is accepting applications for seniors who play water polo.
 
The Matt Lynn Memorial Scholarship is now available. It will be awarded to college-bound seniors from Acalanes who have participated in a high school varsity sport(s) and who intend to continue playing a varsity or club sport in college.
 
Diablo Valley Assistance League  is offering a $6000 need-based scholarship for students attending a 4 year university and $4000 for those going to community college.
 
JUNIORS, SOPHOMORES, FROSH:
SAT/ACT Free Practice Exams: Practice ACT and digital SAT exams are available with Revolution Prep. Click here to register. The ACT practice exam is on Saturday, Apr 20 from 9am – 1pm. The SAT practice exam is on Saturday, Apr 20 from 9am – 12pm.
Summer Ideas: DVC Career AcademiesStMarys College of California Summer Academy for High School StudentsUC Berkeley Summer Sessions:UC Berkeley College of Environmental DesignCal Poly San Luis Obispo Summer Springboard:
Girls Who Code Summer Program
 
Please visit our College & Career Counseling website any time for additional information and support.

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College & Career

CAREER ACADEMY & TRADE FAIR!
The Acalanes College and Career Center will host a Creative Arts and Design Career academy on Wednesday, Apr 10 at 10am. One of our committed speakers is Joel Flory, the co-founder of VSCO. We would like to invite other interested parents, alumni, and community members to share their career
experiences/pathways in graphic design, film/screenwriting, animation, sculpture, painting, fashion, photography, graphic design, etc. with our students. If you would like to be a presenter or know someone who would be a good fit, please email Debbie Levy and provide your name, industry, and phone number. We will follow up with all contacts.
 
In addition, we are hosting a Trade Fair during lunch on Wednesday, Apr 24 and are looking for more organizations to be represented. Please email Debbie Levy with any suggestions for us and we will follow up.
 
SENIORS:
Water Polo Scholarship: The Lafayette Water Polo Foundation is accepting applicationsfor seniors who play water polo.
 
The Matt Lynn Memorial Scholarship is now available. It will be awarded to college-bound seniors from Acalanes who have participated in a high school varsity sport(s) and who intend to continue playing a varsity or club sport in college.
 
Diablo Valley Assistance League  is offering a $6000 need-based scholarship for students attending a 4 year university and $4000 for those going to community college.
 
JUNIORS, SOPHOMORES, FROSH:
SAT/ACT Free Practice Exams: Practice ACT and digital SAT exams are available with Revolution Prep. Click here to register. The ACT practice exam is on Saturday, Apr 20 from 9am – 1pm. The SAT practice exam is on Saturday, Apr 20 from 9am – 12pm.

Summer Ideas: DVC Career Academies: St. Marys College of California SummerAcademy for High School Students: UC Berkeley Summer Sessions:UC Berkeley Collegeof Environmental Design: Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Summer Springboard:
Girls Who Code Summer Program

Please visit our College & Career Counseling website any time for additional information and support.

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College & Career

CAREER ACADEMY & TRADE FAIR!
The Acalanes College and Career Center will host a Creative Arts and Design Career academy at 10am on Wednesday, Apr 10. One of our committed speakers is Joel Flory, the co-founder of VSCO. We would like to invite other interested parents, alumni, and community members to share their career pathways in graphic design, film/screenwriting, animation, sculpture, painting, fashion, photography, graphic design, etc. with our students. If you would like to be a presenter or know someone who would be a good fit, please email Debbie Levy and provide your name, industry, and phone number. We will follow up with all contacts.
 
In addition, we are hosting a Trade Fair during lunch on Wednesday, Apr 24 and are looking for more organizations to be represented. Please email Debbie Levy with any suggestions for us and we will follow up.
 
SENIORS:
Water Polo Scholarship: The Lafayette Water Polo Foundation is accepting applications for seniors who play water polo.
 
The Matt Lynn Memorial Scholarship is now available. It will be awarded to college-bound seniors from Acalanes who have participated in a high school varsity sport(s) and who intend to continue playing a varsity or club sport in college.
 
Diablo Valley Assistance League  is offering a $6000 need-based scholarship for students attending a 4 year university and $4000 for those going to community college.
 
JUNIORS, SOPHOMORES, FROSH:
SAT/ACT Free Practice Exams: Practice ACT and digital SAT exams are available with Revolution Prep. Click here to register. The ACT practice exam is on Saturday, Apr 20 from 9am – 1pm. The SAT practice exam is on Saturday, Apr 20 from 9am – 12pm.
 
Google Doodle Scholarship: This is a creative scholarship opportunity to create a google doodle and win $50k.
 
Camp Venture is a business leadership program sponsored by the Rotary Club and runs from June 19-23. You can email dlevy@auhsdschools.org for submission details.
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Please visit our College & Career Counseling website any time for additional information and support.The Acalanes College and Career Center will host a Creative Arts and Design Career academy at 10am on Wednesday, Apr 10. One of our committed speakers is Joel Flory, the co-founder of VSCO. We would like to invite other interested parents, alumni, and community members to share their career experiences/pathways in graphic design, film/screenwriting, animation, sculpture, painting, fashion, photography, graphic design, etc. with our students. If you would like to be a presenter or know someone who would be a good fit, please email Debbie Levy, dlevy@auhsdschools.org and provide your name, industry, and phone number. We will follow up with all contacts.
 
In addition, we are hosting a Trade Fair during lunch on Wednesday, Apr 24 and we are looking for more organizations to be represented. Please email Debbie Levy, dlevy@auhsdschools.org with any suggestions for us and we will follow up.
 
SENIORS:
The Matt Lynn Memorial Scholarship is now available. It will be awarded to college-bound seniors from Acalanes who have participated in a high school varsity sport(s) and who intend to continue playing a varsity or club sport in college. Student athletes who expect to receive an athletic scholarship from a NCAA Division I school are not eligible for this award. The award will be $2500 – $3000.
 
The Bose Lamont Scholarship is available for $1500. To apply, your student needs a 3.0+ GPA and the essay question is “how have you been brave”? Email dlevy@auhsdschools.org for submission details.
 
JUNIORS, SOPHOMORES, FROSH:
SAT/ACT Free Practice Exams: Practice ACT and digital SAT exams are available with Revolution Prep. Click here to register. The ACT practice exam is on Saturday, Apr 20 from 9am – 1pm. The SAT practice exam is on Saturday, Apr 20 from 9am – 12pm.
 
Google Doodle Scholarship: This is a creative scholarship opportunity to create a google doodle and win $50k.
 
Camp Venture is a business leadership program sponsored by the Rotary Club and runs from June 19-23. You can email dlevy@auhsdschools.org for submission details.
 
Please visit our College & Career Counseling website any time for additional information and support.

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College & Career

The Acalanes College and Career Center will host a Creative Arts and Design Career academy at 10am on Wednesday, Apr 10. One of our committed speakers is Joel Flory, the co-founder of VSCO. We would like to invite other interested parents, alumni, and community members to share their career experiences/pathways in graphic design, film/screenwriting, animation, sculpture, painting, fashion, photography, graphic design, etc. with our students. If you would like to be a presenter or know someone who would be a good fit, please email Debbie Levy, dlevy@auhsdschools.org and provide your name, industry, and phone number. We will follow up with all contacts.
 
In addition, we are hosting a Trade Fair during lunch on Wednesday, Apr 24 and we are looking for more organizations to be represented. Please email Debbie Levy, dlevy@auhsdschools.org with any suggestions for us and we will follow up.
 
SENIORS:
The Matt Lynn Memorial Scholarship is now available. It will be awarded to college-bound seniors from Acalanes who have participated in a high school varsity sport(s) and who intend to continue playing a varsity or club sport in college. Student athletes who expect to receive an athletic scholarship from a NCAA Division I school are not eligible for this award. The award will be $2500 – $3000.
 
The Bose Lamont Scholarship is available for $1500. To apply, your student needs a 3.0+ GPA and the essay question is “how have you been brave”? Email dlevy@auhsdschools.org for submission details.
 
JUNIORS, SOPHOMORES, FROSH:
SAT/ACT Free Practice Exams: Practice ACT and digital SAT exams are available with Revolution Prep. Click here to register. The ACT practice exam is on Saturday, Apr 20 from 9am – 1pm. The SAT practice exam is on Saturday, Apr 20 from 9am – 12pm.
 
Google Doodle Scholarship: This is a creative scholarship opportunity to create a google doodle and win $50k.
 
Camp Venture is a business leadership program sponsored by the Rotary Club and runs from June 19-23. You can email dlevy@auhsdschools.org for submission details.
 
Please visit our College & Career Counseling website any time for additional information and support.

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College & Career

SENIORS:
The Matt Lynn Memorial Scholarship is now available. It will be awarded to college-bound seniors from Acalanes who have participated in a high school varsity sport(s) and who intend to continue playing a varsity or club sport in college. Student athletes who expect to receive an athletic scholarship from a NCAA Division I school are not eligible for this award. The award will be $2500 to $3000.
 
The Bose Lamont Scholarship is available for $1500. To apply, your student needs a 3.0+ GPA and the essay question is “how have you been brave”? Email dlevy@auhsdschools.org for submission details.
 
JUNIORS, SOPHOMORES, FROSH:
Camp Venture is sponsored by the Rotary Club and runs from Jun 19-23. You can email dlevy@auhsdschools.org for submission details.
 
Where There Be Dragons offers immersive summer programs for students. Your student can come by the office to learn more. Eva Vanek, a Dragons Representative, will be at a table outside the cafeteria during lunch on Thursday, Feb 29.
 
Please visit our College & Career Counseling website any time for additional information and support.

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College & Career

SENIORS:
The Bose Lamont Scholarship is available for $1500. To apply, your student needs a 3.0+ GPA; the essay question is “how have you been brave”? Email dlevy@auhsdschools.org for submission details.
 
JUNIORS, SOPHOMORES, FROSH:
Where There Be Dragons offers immersive summer programs for students. Your student can come by to learn more. Eva Vanek, a Dragons Representative, will be presenting at lunch on Thursday, Feb 29 in the College & Career Center.
 
Please visit our College & Career Counseling website any time for additional information and support.

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College & Career

SENIORS:
Scholarship: Calling senior women with a 3.5+ GPA interested in a local community service scholarship through AAUW – the American Association of University Women. Deadline for application is Wednesday, Feb 14.

JUNIORS:
 Academy Feb 16:  Have your student sign up for Levy Academy this week to learn ways to deepen your activity/work/volunteer participation.
 Leadership Opportunity for Girls: Apply for the free annual Young Women’s Leadership Summit (YWLS) held at Stanford University on Saturday, Mar 2 from 9:30am – 4pm.  T​he theme is “Preparing to be a Disruptor in Business,” with key pillars​ in Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Personal Growth. ​The application deadline is​ TODAY, Feb 11.
 
JUNIORS, SOPHOMORES, FROSH:
 If you have a student who is interested in volunteering at a 1 week sleepaway camp during the first week of August to support people with Down’s Syndrome, check out this program.
 
Please visit our College & Career Counseling website any time for additional information and support.

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College & Career

SENIORS:
DVC Application: Send your student to discuss community college opportunities and majors. DVC will be visiting on Wednesday, Feb 7 for an admissions presentation during academy in the library. Sign up for Levy academy.
Scholarship: Calling senior women with a 3.5+ GPA interested in a local community service scholarship through AAUW – the American Association of University Women. Deadline for application is Wednesday, Feb 14.

JUNIORS:
 Free AP Exam practice tests/scoring:  Are you interested in taking a free AP Calc AB
AP Calc BC, AP U.S. History, AP Biology, AP Physics, or AP Chemistry exam? Sign up here for several free practice exam sessions.
 
Leadership Opportunity for Girls: Apply for the free annual Young Women’s Leadership Summit (YWLS) held at Stanford University on Saturday, Mar 2 from 9:30am – 4pm.  T​he theme is “Preparing to be a Disruptor in Business,” with key pillars​ in Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Personal Growth. ​The application deadline is​ Feb Sunday, 11.

Please visit our College & Career Counseling website any time for additional information and support.

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College & Career

Seniors:

  • Community College Support: Send your student to discuss community college opportunities and majors. DVC will be visiting on Wednesday, Feb 7 for an admissions presentation during academy in the library.
  • Scholarship: Calling senior women with a 3.5+ GPA interested in a local community service scholarship through AAUW – the American Association of University Women. Deadline for application is Wednesday, Feb 14.
  • Blackhawk Scholarship Fund: Senior women can apply here for a scholarship.

Frosh, Sophomores, Juniors:
 
Military Academy: Interested in learning more about the 4 military branches? Have your student sign up for Levy or Takahashi academy on Wednesday, Feb 21 in Mr. Takahashi’s classroom. Representatives from all the branches will be on campus to discuss opportunities to serve our country.
 
Leadership Opportunity for Girls: Apply for the free annual Young Women’s Leadership Summit (YWLS) held at Stanford University on Mar 2 from 9:30am – 4:00pm.  T​he theme is “Preparing to be a Disruptor in Business,” with key pillars​ in Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Personal Growth. ​The application deadline for priority consideration is​ Jan 31 and the regular deadline is​ Feb 11.
 
Please visit our College & Career Counseling website any time for additional information and support.

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College & Career

Seniors:

  • Community College Support: Send your student to discuss community college opportunities and majors. DVC will be visiting on Wednesday, Feb 7 for an admissions presentation during academy in the library.
  • Scholarship: Calling senior women with a 3.5+ GPA interested in a local community service scholarship through AAUW – the American Association of University Women. Deadline for application is Wednesday, Feb 14.
  • Blackhawk Scholarship Fund: Senior women can apply here for a scholarship.

Frosh, Sophomores, Juniors:
 
Military Academy: Interested in learning more about the 4 military branches? Have your student sign up for Levy or Takahashi academy on Wednesday, Feb 21 in Mr. Takahashi’s classroom. Representatives from all the branches will be on campus to discuss opportunities to serve our country.

Please visit our College & Career Counseling website any time for additional information and support.

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