College & Career

Tuesday, Jan 28 “How to Pay for College” Presentation from 6:30-7:30pm in the AHS Library All grade level parents welcome!  Come hear Tim Lenahan, CPA, discuss affording college including 529 Plans, loans, grants and scholarships. Sign up here.

Job Opportunities

• Lifeguard Paid training/certification, starting pay @ $16/hr. 510-544-2154. www.ebparks.org
• Swim Instructor Sherman Swim School, starting pay @ $13/hr. Email: sherman243@comcast.net. www.shermanswim.com

Saturday, Jan 25 DVC Spring Welcome Day for Seniors Register here. Explore campus, meet instructors, attend workshops. Includes FREE lunch too!

Volunteer Opportunity: Exploring New Horizons, Camp Counselor Do you like nature and working with kids?  Be a hero to local 5th graders! Applications open for soph/juniors.  Dates are April 6-10 or April 13-17. See flyer for more details.

Scholarship Opportunity Scholarships are posted on the board in the CCC so stop by and check for new information.  Students with a minimum of a 3.3 GPA and maximum EFC (Estimated Family Contribution) of $20,000 can apply for the Rossmoor Scholarship, a $3,000 award.  Applications due by Feb 4.  Info available on the Rossmoor Scholarship Foundation Home Page.

Seniors Please update Naviance as you continue to hear results from your college applications. Stop by the CCC to share your successes and add a marble to the jar for each accepted application. When you have committed to your school, you can also make a flag for our board!

Juniors Sign up for academy to learn how to research colleges and start personal assessments. You must attend one academy before setting up a 1:1 appointment. Please stop by the CCC with any questions.

Feel free to contact me with questions!

Wendy Reicher wreicher@auhsdschools.org

College 101
A reminder that many topics related to college planning are covered on the AHS website.  Check out this link!

Scholarship Opportunity
<Scholarships will be posted on the board in the CCC so please stop by and check for new information.  Students with a minimum of a 3.3 GPA and maximum EFC of $20,000 can apply for the Rossmore Scholarship, a $3000 award.  Applications due by Feb 4.  Info available on the Rossmoor Scholarship Foundation Home Page.

Seniors
Please update Naviance as you begin to hear results from your college applications. This data is crucial for an accurate scattergram.  Stop by the CCC to share your successes and add a marble to the jar for each accepted application.

Wed, Dec 11 College Application Party during Academy
Come celebrate the completion of application season. All seniors welcome! Parents, we appreciate your help donating food and supplies. Sign Up Here

Juniors
Sign up for academy after winter break to learn how to research colleges and start personal assessments. You must attend one academy before setting up a 1:1 appointment.

Naviance Parent Workshops
Early morning and evening sessions available starting in January.  Dates announced soon. Stay tuned! 

Job Opportunity
Attention animal lovers! Part-time kennel technician Mon and Fri from 4p-6p at Mt. Diablo Veterinary. $12/hr, duties include mopping floors, cleaning countertops, cleaning cages, restocking supplies and walking patients.  Must be 16+ years old. Contact Marilyn @ mtdiablo@nva.com or 925.284.1350.

College 101
A reminder that many topics related to college planning are covered on the AHS website.  Check out this link!

Scholarship
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) advances gender equality for women and girls through research, education, and advocacy.  Application available online now: AAUW Scholarship

Academy Period Opportunities (20 student limit)
     Nov 20 all application help
     Nov 22 all application help
     Dec 4 Junior Check In
     Dec 6 Junior Check In

In addition, any Senior is encouraged to schedule an appointment with Wendy Reicher if you need more help.  Email Ms. Reicher, with subject line “make an appointment with you.”  Make sure your college list has been reviewed by Ms. Reicher because we are in tune with the admissions landscape and want to set you up for success!

Juniors
Thank you for joining us last week at College Planning night. A copy of the presentation can be found here, and has been sent via school loop to students and families. After the Thanksgiving break, academy periods for juniors will be available to learn how to research colleges and start personal assessments. 

Friday, Nov 15 from 7:45am-1:45pm
SF State Tour Reschedule 
Email Ms. Reicher if interested

Academy Period Opportunities (20 student limit)

     Nov 13 UC application help
     Nov 15 CSU application help
     Nov 20 all application help
     Nov 22 all application help
     Dec 4 Community College Planning

College Visits This Week  Over the past few months, we’ve had over 150 college admissions reps meet with our students on campus to share the inside track on their university and admittance process.  They have been an invaluable resource to our students. If you’d like to participate, sign up in Naviance and get a pass from CCC to join us.

            Nov 21, 12:25pm Connecticut College

Seniors  Any senior is encouraged to schedule an appointment with Wendy Reicher if you need additional help.  Email Ms. Reicher, with subject line “make an appointment with you.”  Make sure your college list has been reviewed by Ms. Reicher because we are in tune with the admissions landscape and want to set you up for success!

WEDS, OCT. 30
9:35  Ohio Wesleyan
1:25  University of Richmond
1:35  UC Santa Cruz 

THURS, OCT. 31
8:00  Lewis and Clark
9:40  LMU

6:30-8:30pm, Acalanes PAC

AHS Junior parents AND students are invited to join our College & Career Center Advisor Wendy Reicher & Counselor Susan Martin to learn more about class selection for senior year, parent roles in the college application process, college visits, ACT/SAT test taking, college search tools and types of tuition aid.  It should be a VERY informative evening!

Register here.

6:30pm   APC Hosted Parent/Student Reception with Wendy Reicher & Susan Martin

7:00-8:00pm College Night Presentation

8-8:30pm Question & Answer Session

Oct 23 SAT/ACT Info Night @ AHS 6:30p-7:30p
Oct 28 SFSU Tour  
The SFSU Campus Tour (seniors only) is on Monday, October 28, 7:30am – 2:00pm. For more information, including a link to the permission slip (due Friday) please go to the College & Career Center page on the APC website.  

College Rep Visits Coming This Week
Oct 21 Seton Hall, Beacon College, St. John’s, Portland State, Azusa Pacific
Oct 22 Wash U, Univ. of Portland, U of BC, Occidental, Redlands, USD, Linfield
Oct 23 Butler, U of Alabama, U of Oklahoma, Baylor, Rutgers
Oct 24 Pomona, Middlebury, Montana State, U of Arizona, U of New Hampshire,  TCU, U of Washington
Oct 25 UCSD, USC

For times and sign up visit Naviance.  These visits are for junior and senior students.  Please pick up passes before school, during brunch or lunch.  Make sure to sign in during the visit to clear the attendance office.

Oct 15 AUHSD Military Career Night @ AHS Gym 6:30p-8p
Oct 19 PSAT (registration now closed)
Oct 23 SAT/ACT Info Night @ AHS 6:30p-7:30p
Oct 28 SFSU Tour

SFSU Campus Tour for Seniors The College & Career Center (CCC) is offering a tour of SFSU for Seniors on Monday, October 28, 7:30am – 2:00pm. To register, print out a permission slip from the website and return it by Friday, October 21 along with a check (to pay for bus) for $10 made payable to “Acalanes High School”.  We are partnering with Campolindo High School so space is limited.  

College Rep Visits Coming This Week
Oct 15    James Madison University, NYU, Penn State, Trinity College, Bucknell, Brandeis University
Oct 16    Muhlenberg College, Marymount Manhattan College, Fordham University, U of Strathclyde, Seattle University
Oct 17    Providence College, St. Lawrence University, Dickinson College, University College Dublin, University of Montana, UCSB
Oct 18     University of Hawaii, USF, Knox College, Cal Lutheran University, Maryville University

For times and sign up visit Naviance.  These visits are for junior and senior students.  Please pick up passes before school, during brunch or lunch.  Make sure to sign in during the visit to clear the attendance office.

Oct 9     Academy – Essay Workshop
Oct 11   Academy – Essay Workshop
Oct 12   Mock ACT 9am – 12pm ($30 fundraiser for AAUW) Sign Up Here
Oct 15   AUHSD Military Career Night @ AHS Gym 6:30p-8p
Oct 19   PSAT (registration now closed)
Oct 23   SAT/ACT Info Night @ AHS 6:30p-7:30p
Oct 28   SFSU Tour

SFSU Campus Tour for Seniors The College & Career Center (CCC) is offering a tour of SFSU for Seniors on Monday, October 28, 7:30am – 2:00pm. To register, print out a permission slip from the website and return it by Friday, October 21 along with a check (to pay for bus) for $10 made payable to “Acalanes High School”. We are partnering with Campolindo High School so space is limited.

College Rep Visits Coming This Week:
Mon      Stonybrook, Arizona State
Tues     Brown, Dartmouth, Tulane, SMU, Northern Arizona, Purdue
Wed     UDenver, UFlorida, Columbia College (Chicago), Notre Dame de Namur
Thurs   Depauw, UKansas, Boston College
Fri        Western Oregon

For times and sign up visit Naviance. These visits are for junior and senior students. Please pick up passes before school, during brunch or lunch.

Wendy Reicher
wreicher@auhsdschools.org

Lots of opportunities to work on college apps at brunch, lunch and academy. Make sure to have your student sign up for academy, as space is limited to 20 students.

Oct. 12 Mock ACT 9-12 ($30 fundraiser for AAUW) Sign Up Here
Oct. 15 AUHSD Military Career Night @AHS Gym 6:30p-8p
Oct. 19 PSAT – register on the Web Store.
Open to Juniors and interested Sophomores.
Oct. 23 SAT/ACT Info Night @AHS 6:30p-7:30p

College Rep Visits this Week! The following schools will be on campus:

• Whitworth
• University of South Carolina
• PItzer
• Landmark College
• Willamette Univ.
• Boise State
• Univ. of Delaware
• Marymount California Univ.
• Puget Sound
• Drexel
• American University
• Vassar
• Worcester Poly
• Indiana
• Elon
• Cal State Maritime Academy

Check Naviance for date//times to sign up…

Important Reminder! Students need to get permission from their teacher the Monday before the visit AND pick up a pass in College & Career the morning of. Students may not miss a test for a rep visit.

We have many students working at local businesses and we want to celebrate that! The College & Career Center is creating a “Dons in the Workforce” bulletin board. Please have your student bring me a picture of them at work!

Did you miss the presentation at Senior Parent Night? Here are the College & Career Center and Counselor’s slides about colleges, the application process, Naviance and all things related to “Life after Acalanes!”

As always, email me with any questions!

Wendy
wreicher@auhsdschools.org