Seniors
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College & Career
College & Career
Seniors
- Senior Parent Night: Thursday, Sept 7 in the Library from 6-7pm. Join Debbie Levy and the senior class liaisons to learn about the upcoming year and college & career planning.
- College Application Academy Support: Remind your student to come to Academy sessions in the CCC. You can also schedule an appointment here.
- Friday, Sept 1: Common App – Everything you need to know!
- Wednesday, Sept 6: Common App – Everything you need to know!
- Wednesday, Sept 13 & Friday, Sept 15: Essay Workshops
- Monday, Sept 20 – UC App 101
- Essay Help The College Essay Guy also offers quick, informative free workshops to inspire your students for UCs, the Common App, and more.
Juniors
- Digital Practice PSAT and ACT Exams: Click here to register your student for free online practice tests on Saturday, Sept 9, Sept 16, and Sept 23 from 9am-1pm with Revolution Prep.
Sophomores/Frosh
- Have your student explore their personality traits with this free assessment.
Please visit our College & Career Counseling website any time for additional information and support
College & Career
Final Transcripts: These requests were made when the Senior Exit Survey was completed by your student. If your student gets off a waitlist and/or has a change of plans, please contact Ms. Finn (efinn@auhsdschools.org) in the Counseling Office; she is in charge of sending these to the colleges.
JUNIORS/RISING SENIORS SUMMER IDEAS
Summer can be a great time to get started on your college application if you want to get a jump start (you can also get everything done once you return to school in August).
- Log into Naviance
- Add to the “Colleges I’m Thinking About List”
- Research colleges
- Update your resume
- Go on college tours (virtual or in person)
- Begin brainstorming (or writing) for the UC (Personal Insight questions) or Common App essay (all prompts are easily found online)
- Register for a fall SAT or ACT (if taking)
- Spend some time doing test prep (if taking a test)
- Complete the Junior Survey
- Volunteer
- Get a job
- Have fun!!!
Free – College Essay Workshop Tuesday, May 23 and Thursday, May 25
Must register ASAP – be sure to select “register to all dates below” to register – the event is not full.
Looking for college resources over the summer? Please see links below.
College Essay Guy
- Free College Essay Resources for Students-
Registration required for live summer courses
How to Write the College Application + Supplemental Essays Course
https://www.collegeessayguy.com/how–to–apply–for–college
- How to Write a Personal Statement Online Course for Students
https://www.collegeessayguy.com/how–to–write–a–personal–statement
- Additional College Resources
https://www.collegeessayguy.com/college-application-hub
https://www.collegeessayguy.com/webinars-live-events
SOPHOMORES/FROSH
Volunteer Ideas: 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
Final Transcripts: These requests were made when the Senior Exit Survey was completed by your student. If your student gets off a waitlist and/or has a change of plans, please contact Ms. Finn (efinn@auhsdschools.org) in the Counseling Office; she is in charge of sending these to the colleges.
JUNIORS/RISING SENIORS SUMMER IDEAS
Summer can be a great time to get started on your college application if you want to get a jump start (you can also get everything done once you return to school in August).
- Log into Naviance
- Add to the “Colleges I’m Thinking About List”
- Research colleges
- Update your resume
- Go on college tours (virtual or in person)
- Begin brainstorming (or writing) for the UC (Personal Insight questions) or Common App essay (all prompts are easily found online)
- Register for a fall SAT or ACT (if taking)
- Spend some time doing test prep (if taking a test)
- Complete the Junior Survey
- Volunteer
- Get a job
- Have fun!!!
Free – College Essay Workshop Tuesday, May 23 and Thursday, May 25
Must register ASAP – be sure to select “register to all dates below” to register – the event is not full.
Looking for college resources over the summer? Please see links below.
College Essay Guy
- Free College Essay Resources for Students-
Registration required for live summer courses
How to Write the College Application + Supplemental Essays Course
https://www.collegeessayguy.com/how–to–apply–for–college
- How to Write a Personal Statement Online Course for Students
https://www.collegeessayguy.com/how–to–write–a–personal–statement
- Additional College Resources
https://www.collegeessayguy.com/college-application-hub
https://www.collegeessayguy.com/webinars-live-events
SOPHOMORES/FROSH
Volunteer Ideas: 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
Happy May! Congratulations to the seniors who made their final college decision!
Debbie Levy will be gone for the rest of the year, but the College & Career Center will be staffed with limited hours:
- Monday – Closed
- Tuesday/Thursday – Open during lunch and 7th period
- Wednesday/Friday – Open during Academy and lunch
- Finals Week – Closed
SENIORS
Senior Exit Survey: Important! If your student knows their post high school plan, please update Naviance. In order for final transcripts to be sent, students MUST go to “About Me” and “Surveys from Your School” and fill out “2023 Senior Exit Survey.” This is the only way transcripts are sent to colleges.
JUNIORS
Please stop by the College & Career during our open hours. Please also take a few minutes to complete this survey – https://forms.gle/iGfrVqLkdAK85VJ58.
Looking for college resources over the summer? Please see links below.
College Essay Guy
Free College Essay Resources for Students-
Registration required for live summer courses
How to Write the College Application + Supplemental Essays Course
https://www.collegeessayguy.com/how–to–apply–for–college
How to Write a Personal Statement Online Course for Students
https://www.collegeessayguy.com/how–to–write–a–personal–statement
Additional College Resources
https://www.collegeessayguy.com/college-application-hub
https://www.collegeessayguy.com/webinars-live-events
SOPHOMORES/FROSH
Volunteer Job Fair: There will be a volunteer job fair at Civic Park on Saturday, May 20 from 10am-1pm. Check out great opportunities to support your community!
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
Happy May! Congratulations to the seniors who made their final college decision!
Debbie Levy will be gone for the rest of the year, but the College & Career Center will be staffed with limited hours:
Monday – Closed
Tues/Th – Open during lunch and 7th period
Wed/Fri – Open during Academy and lunch
Finals Week – Closed
SENIORS
Senior Exit Survey: Important! If your student knows their post high school plan, please update Naviance. In order for final transcripts to be sent, students MUST go to “About Me” and “Surveys from Your School” and fill out “2023 Senior Exit Survey.” This is the only way transcripts are sent to colleges.
JUNIORS
Please stop by the College & Career during our open hours. Please also take a few minutes to complete this survey – https://forms.gle/iGfrVqLkdAK85VJ58.
Looking for college resources over the summer? Please see links below.
College Essay Guy
Free College Essay Resources for Students-
Registration required for live summer courses
How to Write the College Application + Supplemental Essays Course
https://www.collegeessayguy.com/how–to–apply–for–college
How to Write a Personal Statement Online Course for Students
https://www.collegeessayguy.com/how–to–write–a–personal–statement
Additional College Resources
https://www.collegeessayguy.com/college-application-hub
https://www.collegeessayguy.com/webinars-live-events
SOPHOMORES/FROSH
Volunteer Job Fair: There will be a volunteer job fair at Civic Park on Saturday, May 20 from 10am-1pm. Check out great opportunities to support your community!
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
The Health Career Academy was a great success! Thank you to our volunteer panel for their insights in the healthcare industry and sharing their individual career pathways. Career Academies will continue next year.
SENIORS
Senior Exit Survey: Important! If your student knows their post high school plan, please update Naviance. In order for final transcripts to be sent, students MUST go to “About Me” and “Surveys from Your School” and fill out “2023 Senior Exit Survey.” This is the only way transcripts are sent to colleges.
Decision Day is May 1. Don’t forget to check your portals for any updates.
JUNIORS
Looking for college resources over the summer, please see links below.
College Essay Guy
Free College Essay Resources for Students-
Registration required for live summer courses
How to Write the College Application + Supplemental Essays Course
https://www.collegeessayguy.com/how–to–apply–for–college
How to Write a Personal Statement Online Course for Students
https://www.collegeessayguy.com/how–to–write–a–personal–statement
Additional College Resources
https://www.collegeessayguy.com/college-application-hub
https://www.collegeessayguy.com/webinars-live-events
SOPHOMORES/FROSH
What is your Sophomore doing this summer? This is the time to think about a meaningful summer experience- volunteer, work, community class or summer program. Please have your student stop by if they need help with summer ideas.
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
Senior Exit Survey: Important! If your student knows their post high school plan, please update Naviance. In order for final transcripts to be sent, students MUST go to “About Me” and “Surveys from Your School” and fill out “2023 Senior Exit Survey.” This is the only way transcripts are sent to colleges.
JUNIORS
Parent Naviance Training: The College and Career team will host a Naviance training session on Monday, Apr 24 from 6:30-7:30pm in the library to help parents learn how to navigate the college process with their students. Bring a laptop and your students’ password. Parents and students login into Naviance the same way using the students’ Acalanes email address and their district password. Instructions for how to login:
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
What is your Sophomore doing this summer? This is the time to think about a meaningful summer experience- volunteer, work, community class or summer program. Please have your student stop by if they need help with summer ideas.
Interested in Marine Biology? – On Saturday, Apr 29 your student can learn about the terrestrial and aquatic animals that the Marine Mammal Center and Lindsay Wildlife Experience care for! They will have the opportunity to meet and learn about marine and terrestrial animals, watch and practice mock intubation, learn about wildlife, ecology and biology career paths, and more. Hopefully they will leave this event with an increased passion for all land and sea animals and use that passion to help advocate for the protection of our environment. For more information, click here.
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.
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The Computer Science Career Academy on Mar 29 was terrific! Next up is the Business Career Academy on Friday, Apr 14. All students are welcome!
SENIORS
Stop by or make an appointment if you need help with college decisions or any other college and career related questions.
Scholarship: The Bay East Realtors are offering a need-based scholarship.
Update Naviance: Please update Naviance with decisions including acceptances, waitlists, and schools who are missing out on your amazing kids- rejections. If there are schools on your list that students didn’t apply to, please email dlevy@auhsdschools.org to update and remove from Naviance
JUNIORS
Junior Parent Night: Please join the College and Career Team on Wednesday, Apr 12 from 6:30-7:30pm in the library for a Rising Senior Night to provide parents with the details of the post-high school planning process.
Parent Naviance Training: The College and Career team will host a Naviance training session on Monday, Apr 24 from 6:30-7:30pm in the library to help parents learn how to navigate the college process with their students. Bring a laptop and your students’ password. Parents and students login into Naviance the same way using the students’ Acalanes email address and their district password. Instructions for how to login:
- Go to Naviance.com
- Click “Sign In” Students & Families
- Enter zip code (94549) and “Go”
- Click on “Acalanes High School”
- Click on “student” NOT “parent”
- Click on “Continue with Clever”
- Enter “Acalanes High School”
- “Login with Google”
- Enter your student’s auhsd google email & password
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
What is your Sophomore doing this summer? This is the time to think about a meaningful summer experience- volunteer, work, community class or summer program. Please have your student stop by if they need help with summer ideas.
Interested in Marine Biology? – On Saturday, Apr 29 your student can learn about the terrestrial and aquatic animals that the Marine Mammal Center and Lindsay Wildlife Experience care for! They will have the opportunity to meet and learn about marine and terrestrial animals, watch and practice mock intubation, learn about wildlife, ecology and biology career paths, and more. Hopefully they will leave this event with an increased passion for all land and sea animals and use that passion to help advocate for the protection of our environment. For more information, click here.
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.
