SENIORS
DVC Registration: Please tell your senior to join us during Academy on Wednesday, Feb 15 in the library for a DVC admissions’ presentation and registration details.
Acalanes College and Career Center Scholarship links. Diablo Valley AssistanceLeague, Rossmoor Scholarship Foundation, and AAUW are also available- large scholarships for students with financial limitations. Female identifying students, check this Blackhawk Women’s Scholarship.
FAFSA: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is available. The state is asking all seniors to fill out the FAFSA or to opt-out.
JUNIORS
Interested in Business? Economics for Leaders (EFL) Program is a selective summer program that teaches student leaders how to integrate economics into the process of decision-making in an interactive learning environment.
Looking for volunteer hours this spring? Girls on the Run of the Bay Area is recruiting junior coaches for our spring season in Lamorinda!
Hospice Volunteer Work: Anchor Health is looking for volunteers with parents to work with Hospice patients. Please come by the CCC for more information.
A Healthier Approach to College Admissions: Event sponsored by Challenge Success on Thursday, Mar 9 from 4-5:15pm.
1:1 appointments: If you’d like your child to start exploring career interests and begin looking at Naviance, please have them schedule an appointment here.
SOPHOMORES/FROSH
Interested in Business? Economics for Leaders (EFL) Program is a selective summer program that teaches student leaders how to integrate economics into the process of decision-making in an interactive learning environment.
Volunteer Ideas: Have your student come by the CCC so I can learn about their interests. Check out this website for ideas too! It’s best to set a search filter for teens.
Please visit our College & Career Counseling website any time for additional information and support.
College & Career
College & Career
SENIORS
DVC Registration: Please tell your senior to join us during Academy on Wednesday, Feb 15 in the library for a DVC admissions’ presentation and registration details.
Cash for College: Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan invites AD16 residents to a Cash for College Webinar on Feb 9 from 5:30-6:30pm.
The California Student Aid Commission will talk about how and what you need to do apply; deadlines you need to be aware of; and where you can go, online or locally, for help. A Q&A session will follow the presentation.
Acalanes College and Career Center Scholarship links. Diablo Valley AssistanceLeague, Rossmoor Scholarship Foundation, and AAUW are also available- large scholarships for students with financial limitations. Female identifying students, check this Blackhawk Women’s Scholarship.
FAFSA: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is available. The state is asking all seniors to fill out the FAFSA or to opt-out.
JUNIORS
Interested in Business? Economics for Leaders (EFL) Program is a selective summer program that teaches student leaders how to integrate economics into the process of decision-making in an interactive learning environment.
Looking for volunteer hours this spring? Girls on the Run of the Bay Area is recruiting junior coaches for our spring season in Lamorinda!
A Healthier Approach to College Admissions: Event sponsored by Challenge Success on Thursday, Mar 9 from 4-5:15pm.
1:1 appointments: If you’d like your child to start exploring career interests and begin looking at Naviance, please have them schedule an appointment here.
SOPHOMORES/FROSH
Interested in Business? Economics for Leaders (EFL) Program is a selective summer program that teaches student leaders how to integrate economics into the process of decision-making in an interactive learning environment.
Volunteer Ideas: Have your student come by the CCC so I can learn about their interests. Check out this website for ideas too! It’s best to set a search filter for teens.
Please visit our College & Career Counseling website any time for additional information and support.
College & Career
SENIORS
DVC Registration: Please tell your senior to join us during Academy on Wednesday, Feb 15 in the library for a DVC admissions’ presentation and registration details.
Job Fair: Walnut Creek Arts & Rec is hiring students aged 15+ for many summer jobs. They are hosting a job fair on Thursday, Feb 9 from 4:30-6:30pm at Shadelands Art Center Auditorium. Looking for counselors, coaches, lifeguards, and more!
Acalanes College and Career Center Scholarship links. Diablo Valley AssistanceLeague, Rossmoor Scholarship Foundation, and AAUW are also available- large scholarships for students with financial limitations. Female identifying students, check this Blackhawk Women’s Scholarship.
FAFSA: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is available. The state is asking all seniors to fill out the FAFSA or to opt-out.
JUNIORS
Virtual College Fair: WACAC (Western Association for College Admissions Counseling) Virtual College Fair is this week on Tuesday, Jan 31 from 5-7:45pm. Many schools are attending, including UCLA and UC Irvine.
Job Fair: Walnut Creek Arts & Rec is hiring students aged 15+ for many summer jobs. They are hosting a job fair on Thursday, Feb 9 from 4:30-6:30pm at Shadelands Art Center Auditorium. Looking for counselors, coaches, lifeguards, and more!
Summer Jobs: Orinda Country Club is hiring through KE Camps. Great opportunities!
A Healthier Approach to College Admissions: Event sponsored by Challenge Success on Thursday, Mar 9 from 4-5:15pm.
1:1 appointments: If you’d like your child to start exploring career interests and begin looking at Naviance, please have them schedule an appointment here.
SOPHOMORES/FROSH
Job Fair: Walnut Creek Arts & Rec is hiring students aged 15+ for many summer jobs. They are hosting a job fair on Thursday, Feb 9 from 4:30-6:30pm at Shadelands Art Center Auditorium. Looking for counselors, coaches, lifeguards, and more!
Volunteer Ideas: Have your student come by the CCC so I can learn about their interests. Check out this website for ideas too! It’s best to set a search filter for teens.
Please visit our College & Career Counseling website any time for additional information and support.
College & Career
SENIORS
DVC Registration: Please tell your senior to join us during Academy on Wednesday, Feb 15 in the library for a DVC admissions’ presentation and registration details.
Acalanes College and Career Center Scholarship links. Diablo Valley AssistanceLeague, Rossmoor Scholarship Foundation, and AAUW are also available- large scholarships for students with financial limitations.
FAFSA: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is available. The state is asking all seniors to fill out the FAFSA or to opt-out.
JUNIORS
Job Fair: Walnut Creek Arts & Rec is hiring students aged 15+ for many summer jobs. They are hosting a job fair on Thursday, Feb 9 from 4:30-6:30pm at Shadelands Art Center Auditorium.
A Healthier Approach to College Admissions: Event sponsored by Challenge Success on Thursday, Mar 9 from 4-5:15pm.
SAT Practice Test: Revolution Prep is offering a practice SAT on Saturday, Jan 28, 9am-1pm. Live online! Register here
1:1 appointments: If you’d like your child to start exploring career interests and begin looking at Naviance, please have them schedule an appointment here.
SOPHOMORES/FROSH
Job Fair: Walnut Creek Arts & Rec is hiring students aged 15+ for many summer jobs. They are hosting a job fair on Thursday, Feb 9 from 4:30-6:30pm at Shadelands Art Center Auditorium. Looking for counselors, coaches, lifeguards, and more!
Volunteer Ideas: Have your student come by the CCC so I can learn about their interests. Check out this website for ideas too! It’s best to set a search filter for teens.
Please visit our College & Career Counseling website any time for additional information and support.
College & Career
SENIORS
DVC Registration: Please tell your senior to join us during Academy on Wednesday, Feb 15 in the library for a DVC admissions’ presentation and registration details.
Acalanes College and Career Center Scholarship links. Diablo Valley AssistanceLeague, Rossmoor Scholarship Foundation, and AAUW are also available- large scholarships for students with financial limitations.
FAFSA: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is available. The state is asking all seniors to fill out the FAFSA or to opt-out.
JUNIORS
Job Fair: Walnut Creek Arts & Rec is hiring students aged 15+ for many summer jobs. They are hosting a job fair on Feb 9 from 4:30-6:30pm at Shadelands Art Center Auditorium.
A Healthier Approach to College Admissions: Event sponsored by Challenge Success on Mar 9 from 4-5:15pm.
ACT/SAT Practice Tests: Revolution Prep is offering a practice SAT and ACT: Practice ACT: Saturday, Jan 21, 9am-1pm
Practice SAT: Saturday, Jan 28, 9am-1pm
Live Online! Register here
1:1 appointments: If you’d like your child to start exploring career interests and begin looking at Naviance, please have them schedule an appointment here.
SOPHOMORES/FROSH
Job Fair: Walnut Creek Arts & Rec is hiring students aged 15+ for many summer jobs. They are hosting a job fair on Thursday, Feb 9 from 4:30-6:30pm at Shadelands Art Center Auditorium. Looking for counselors, coaches, lifeguards, and more!
Volunteer Ideas: Have your student come by the CCC so I can learn about their interests. Check out this website for ideas too! It’s best to set a search filter for teens.
Please visit our College & Career Counseling website any time for additional information and support.
College & Career
SENIORS
DVC Registration: Please tell your senior to join us during Academy on Wednesday, Feb 15 in the library for a DVC admissions’ presentation and registration details.
Acalanes College and Career Center Scholarship links. Diablo Valley AssistanceLeague, Rossmoor Scholarship Foundation, and AAUW are also available- large scholarships for students with financial limitations.
FAFSA: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is available. The state is asking all seniors to fill out the FAFSA or to opt-out.
JUNIORS
Join a free webinar series by The College Essay Guy: How to Bring More Ease, Purpose, and Joy to your College Admission Process in 2023 — Parents and Students (Part 1) Jan11, 4-5pm PT
ACT/SAT Practice Tests: Revolution Prep is offering a practice SAT and ACT: Practice ACT: Saturday, Jan 21, 9am-1pm
Practice SAT: Saturday, Jan 28, 9am-1pm
Live Online! Register here
Girls & Boy’s State Summer 2023: Boys State is adding girls to its summer program from June 16-23. This is an excellent leadership opportunity. Application details here.
1:1 appointments: If you’d like your child to start exploring career interests and begin looking at Naviance, please have them schedule an appointment here.
SOPHOMORES/FROSH
Save the Date: Attention 9th and 10th grade families—it is officially course selection season! AHS counselors will host a Frosh/Soph parent night Thursday, Jan 12 from 6-7pm in the AHS Library. Come hear info about graduation requirements, course selection process, and more. We look forward to seeing you there!
Volunteer Ideas: Have your student come by the CCC so I can learn about their interests. Check out this website for ideas too! It’s best to set a search filter for teens.
Please visit our College & Career Counseling website any time for additional information and support.
College & Career
SENIORS
DVC Registration: Please tell your senior to join us during Academy on Wednesday, Feb 15 in the library for a DVC admissions’ presentation and registration details.
Acalanes College and Career Center Scholarship link: Seniors working on recycling projects? Check out the Recycle Smart Scholarshiphttps://www.acalanes.k12.ca.us/Page/2549 Diablo Valley Assistance League, RossmoorScholarship Foundation, and AAUW are also available- large scholarships for students with financial limitations.
FAFSA: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is available. The state is asking all seniors to fill out the FAFSA or to opt-out.
JUNIORS
ACT/SAT Practice Tests: Revolution Prep is offering a practice SAT and ACT: Practice ACT: Saturday, Jan 21, 9am-1pm
Practice SAT: Saturday, Jan 28, 9am-1pm
Live Online! Register here: Acalanes HS partner landing page
Learn about Military Opportunities: The College and Career Center is hosting an Academy session with all 4 branches of the military on Wednesday, Jan 11 in Mr. Takahashi’s room 207. The Coast Guard, Army, Navy, and Marines will each do a short presentation during that time. After the presentations, students can ask individual questions of each branch.
1:1 appointments: If you’d like your child to start exploring career interests and begin looking at Naviance, please have them schedule an appointment here.
SOPHOMORES/FROSH
Save the Date: Attention 9th and 10th grade families—it is officially course selection season! AHS counselors will host a Frosh/Soph parent night Thursday, Jan 12 from 6-7pm in the AHS Library. Come hear info about graduation requirements, course selection process, and more. We look forward to seeing you there!
Volunteer Ideas: Have your student come by the CCC so I can learn about their interests. Check out this website for ideas too! It’s best to set a search filter for teens.
Please visit our College & Career Counseling website any time for additional information and support.
College & Career
SENIORS
Acalanes College and Career Center Scholarship link: https://www.acalanes.k12.ca.us/Page/2549
Diablo Valley Assistance League, Rossmoor Scholarship Foundation, and AAUW are also available- Large scholarships for students with financial limitations.
FAFSA: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is available. The state is asking all seniors to fill out the FAFSA or to opt-out.
Common App Support: Your student can click here to make an appointment to work on essays or get help with the entire process.
JUNIORS
ACT/SAT Practice Tests: Revolution Prep is offering a practice SAT and ACT: Practice ACT: Saturday, Jan 21, 9am-1pm
Practice SAT: Saturday, Jan 28, 9am-1pm
Live Online! Register here: Acalanes HS partner landing page
1:1 appointments: If you’d like your child to start exploring career interests and begin looking at Naviance, please have them schedule an appointment here.
SOPHOMORES/FROSH
Volunteer Ideas: Have your student come by the CCC so I can learn about their interests. Check out this website for ideas too! It’s best to set a search filter for teens.
Please visit our College & Career Counseling website any time for additional information and support.
College & Career
SENIORS
Scholarships: Acalanes College and Career Center Scholarships Links: https://www.acalanes.k12.ca.us/Page/2549
- Are you a vegetarian? Here is a scholarship for you – Better Vegetarian Scholarship: https://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm
- Do you want to be a lawyer? Here is a scholarship for you – Future Lawyer Scholarship: https://www.salvimaher.com/scholarship
- Are you creative? 2023 Creative Youth Awards: https://www.bayareacreativefoundation.org/creative–youth–awards
Diablo Valley Assistance League, Rossmoor Scholarship Foundation, and AAUW are also available- come by to learn more!
FAFSA: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is available. The state is asking all seniors to fill out the FAFSA or to opt-out.
Common App Support: Your student can click here to make an appointment to work on essays or get help with the entire process.
JUNIORS
1:1 appointments: If you’d like your child to start exploring career interests and begin looking at Naviance, please have them schedule an appointment here.
SOPHOMORES/FROSH
Volunteer Ideas: Have your student come by the CCC, so I can learn about their interests. Check out this website for ideas too! It’s best to set a search filter for teens.
Please visit our College & Career Counseling website any time for additional information and support.
College & Career
SENIORS
Scholarships: Please send your student to the CCC this week. There are several significant scholarships available through the Diablo Valley Assistance League, RossmoorScholarship Foundation, and AAUW and they can come by to learn more!
California State Applications: Every day during the month of November (we only have a few more days left!), the CCC is open to help with the Cal State application. It takes less than an hour.
UC Applications: UC applications are due on Wednesday, Nov 30. We are here to help!
FAFSA: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is available. The state is asking all seniors to fill out the FAFSA or to opt-out.
UC/Common App Support: Your student can click here to make an appointment to work on essays or get help with the entire process.
JUNIORS
Camp Counselor Opportunity: Does your child like kids? If so, maybe they’d like to consider becoming a 5th grade camp counselor Apr 10-14 or Apr 17-21 at Exploring New Horizons. It’s a wonderful volunteer leadership opportunity.
Out of State College Fair: Sign up here to meet college admission counselors from more than 20 colleges in the Acalanes library on Wednesday, Nov 30 from 6:30-8:30pm. Learn about the benefits of out of state schools, scholarship opportunities, financial aid and costs, and how to find your “match” school.
SOPHOMORES/FROSH
Out of State College Fair: Sign up here to start learning a bit about colleges early! Meet college admission counselors from more than 20 colleges in the Acalanes library on Wednesday, Nov 30 from 6:30-8:30pm. Get excited about the benefits of out of state schools, scholarship opportunities, financial aid and costs, and how to find your “match” school.
Camp Counselor Opportunity: Does your child like kids? If so, maybe they’d like to consider becoming a 5th grade camp counselor Apr 10-14 or Apr 17-21 at Exploring New Horizons. It’s a wonderful volunteer leadership opportunity.
Please visit our College & Career Counseling website any time for additional information and support.
