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.

Seniors

• FAFSA webinar: This Thursday, Jan 11 at 6:30pm PT, CAP will host a FAFSA presentation. Click here to register. During the webinar, financial aid experts will discuss:
  • 2024 FAFSA changes and how they’ll impact your family
  • How (and who!) to login/access the FAFSA
  • How to complete and submit the FAFSA
  • Who requires the FAFSA and when they are due
  • How the FAFSA changes impact your application process
  • Why everyone should complete the FAFSA
  • What business owners & split household families need to know
• Community College Support: Send your student to discuss community college opportunities and majors. Mark your calendars: DVC will be visiting on Wednesday, Feb 7 for an admissions presentation during academy in the library.
• Assistance League of Diablo Valley Scholarships: If your family has financial limitations, there are several local scholarships available. Apply here by Wednesday, Mar 24.

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

Seniors

• Community College Support: Send your student to discuss community college opportunities and majors. Mark your calendars: DVC will be visiting on Wednesday, Feb 7 for an admissions presentation during academy in the library.
• FAFSA webinar: On Thursday, Jan 11 @ 6:30pm PT, CAP will host a FAFSA presentation. Click to register. During the webinar, financial aid experts will discuss:
  • 2024 FAFSA changes and how they’ll impact your family
  • How (and who!) to login/access the FAFSA
  • How to complete and submit the FAFSA
  • Who requires the FAFSA and when they are due
  • How the FAFSA changes impact your application process
  • Why everyone should complete the FAFSA
  • What business owners & split household families need to know
• Assistance League of Diablo Valley Scholarships: If your family has financial limitations, there are several local scholarships available. Apply here by Wednesday, Mar 20, 2024.

Please visit our College & Career Counseling website any time for additional information and support.
 
Juniors
 
Boys and Girls State: The application is now available for The American Legion Boys and Girls State programthis summer. It is sponsored by our local American Legion.
 
Sophomores/Frosh-  Have children interested in Data Science? Check out this National Data Science Contest.

Seniors

• Community College Support: Send your student to discuss community college opportunities and majors. Mark your calendars: DVC will be visiting on Feb 7 2024 for an admissions presentation during Academy in the library.
• New FAFSA Changes and How They Impact Your Family: This is a very informative video on the new changes to FAFSA, which opened in December.
• Italian Catholic Scholarship: Apply here by Apr 1 2024.

Please visit our College & Career Counseling website any time for additional information and support.
 
Juniors
 
Boys and Girls State: The application is now available for The American Legion Boys and Girls State programthis summer. It is sponsored by our local American Legion.
 
Sophomores/Frosh-  Send your student by to discuss volunteer opportunities! Check out this site for great ideas.

Thank you to those who came out this past week to our Out of State College Fair!
We had over 200 families from around the district attend and 19 colleges present. It was a huge success, and we appreciate your participation and support!
 
Seniors

• Hispanic Heritage Scholarship: The Youth Awards honor Latinx high school seniors who excel in the classroom and community.
• Chevron Corporation’s Black Employee Network (BEN), would like to cordially invite high school seniors to participate in our 2024 College Scholarship Program.
• Electrician Apprentice: Seniors interested in a 5 year paid apprenticeship? Application here.
• Community College Support: Send your student to discuss community college opportunities and majors.
• New FAFSA Changes and How They Impact Your Family: This is a very informative video on the new changes to FAFSA, which opened in December.

Please visit our College & Career Counseling website any time for additional information and support.
 
Juniors
 
PSAT results: Looking to evaluate your PSAT score report?  Schedule an appointment with Debbie Levy in the CCC or join a free webinar hosted by Revolution Prep.
 
Sophomores/Frosh-  Send your student by to discuss volunteer opportunities! Check out this site for great ideas.

• Hispanic Heritage Scholarship: The Youth Awards honor Latinx high school seniors who excel in the classroom and community.
• Chevron Corporation’s Black Employee Network (BEN),would like to cordially invite high school seniors to participate in our 2024 College Scholarship Program.
• Electrician Apprentice: Seniors interested in a 5-year paid apprenticeship? Application here.
• California State OR UC Application Support: Send your student by this week! Deadline is Thursday, Nov 30 for these applications. We have college counselors available to help during Academy and after school.
• New FAFSA Changes and How They Impact Your Family: This is a very informative video on the new changes to FAFSA, which opens in December.

Please visit our College & Career Counseling website any time for additional information and support.
 
Juniors
 
PSAT results: Looking to evaluate your PSAT score report?  Schedule an appointment with Debbie Levy in the CCC or join a free webinar hosted by Revolution Prep.
 
AUHSD Out of State College Fair: Sign up here to meet college admission counselors from more than 15 colleges in the Acalanes library on Wednesday, Nov 29 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-  Please join us for an Out-of-State College Fair! See details above.

• Hispanic Heritage Scholarship: The Youth Awards honor Latinx high school seniors who excel in the classroom and community.
• Chevron Corporation’s Black Employee Network (BEN),would like to cordially invite high school seniors to participate in our 2024 College Scholarship Program.
• Electrician Apprentice: Seniors interested in a 5-year paid apprenticeship? Application here.
• California State OR UC Application Support: Send your student by this week! Deadline is Thursday, Nov 30 for these applications. We have college counselors available to help during Academy and after school.
• New FAFSA Changes and How They Impact Your Family: This is a very informative video on the new changes to FAFSA, which opens in December.

Please visit our College & Career Counseling website any time for additional information and support.
 
Juniors
 
College & Career Planning Meeting for Parents: Parent night is upcoming in the library on Tuesday, Nov 14 from 6:30-7:30pm. This is an opportunity for junior parents to hear from counselor Susan Martin and College and Career Center advisor, Debbie Levy on post-high school plans.

AUHSD Out of State College Fair: Sign up here to meet college admission counselors from more than 15 colleges in the Acalanes library on Wednesday, Nov 29 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-  Please join us for an Out-of-State College Fair! See details above.
 

• Hispanic Heritage Scholarship: The Youth Awards honor Latinx high school seniors who excel in the classroom and community.
• Chevron Corporation’s Black Employee Network (BEN),would like to cordially invite high school seniors to participate in our 2024 College Scholarship Program.
• College Visits: Monday- University of Portland @ 8:30am
• California State OR UC Application Support: We have several college counselors available to help during Academy and during 6th and 7th period every day. Your seniors are welcome to drop-in for PIQ or application detail support.
• New FAFSA Changes and How They Impact Your Family: This is a very informative video on the new changes to FAFSA, which opens in December.

Please visit our College & Career Counseling website any time for additional information and support.
 
Juniors
 
College & Career Planning Meeting for Parents: Parent night is upcoming in the library on Tuesday, Nov 14 from 6:30-7:30pm. This is an opportunity for junior parents to hear from counselor Susan Martin and College and Career Center advisor, Debbie Levy on post-high school plans.
 
AUHSD Out of State College Fair: Sign up here to meet college admission counselors from more than 15 colleges in the Acalanes library on Wednesday, Nov 29 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-  Please join us for an Out-of-State College Fair! See details above.

Seniors

• College Visits This Week in the CCC: Students MUST pick up a pass from the College & Career Center to attend.
  • Tuesday: Occidental
  • Wednesday: Montana State
  • Thursday: University of the Pacific
• California State OR UC Application Support: We have several college counselors available during Academy and 6th and 7th period every day. Your seniors are welcome to drop-in for PIQ or application detail support.
• New FAFSA Changes and How They Impact Your Family: This is a very informative video on the new changes to FAFSA, which opens in December.

Please visit our College & Career Counseling website any time for additional information and support.
 
Juniors- Acalanes has over 70 clubs. Learn more here. It’s a great way for students to get involved!

Seniors

• College Visits This Week in the CCC: Students MUST pick up a pass from the College & Career Center to attend.
  • Monday: University of Washington, Missouri University of Science & Technology, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, UMass-Amherst
  • Tuesday: Portland State, Fairfield University, Butler, Southern Oregon, Hawaii Pacific University
  • Wednesday: Ohio State, Loyola Marymount, University of Iowa, Whittier College, California College of the Arts
  • Thursday: Rutgers, SOKA, Chapman, Boise St.
• California State OR UC Application Support: We have several college counselors available during Academy and 6th and 7th period every day. Your seniors are welcome to drop-in for PIQ or application detail support.
• New FAFSA Changes and How They Impact Your Family: This is a very informative video on the new changes to FAFSA, which opens in December.
• Please visit our College & Career Counseling website any time for additional information and support.

Juniors- Acalanes has over 70 clubs. Learn more here. It’s a great way for students to get involved!