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.
