News & Announcements

College & Career

Seniors

  • Update Naviance with College Decisions/Exit Survey Congratulations to all seniors!  Please 1) log into Naviance 2) Click on About Me 3) Choose Surveys from Your School 4) Click Senior Exit Survey to update the decisions. This is how your students’ final transcripts will be sent!
  • DVC Applications
    It’s time to apply to DVC or other community colleges. The registration deadline is May 8. I can help students if they join my Academy or Zoom.
  • Admission Decisions
    Remind your students to check ALL emails from schools to make sure they don’t miss anything. If you have any questions about an admission decision or financial aid, reach out directly to the university. 
  • Scholarships
    The Acalanes Performing Arts Boosters will award one $1,000 scholarship to a Senior in the Acalanes Class of 2021 who participates in either Choral Music, Drama or Instrumental Music with an intent to major or minor in a performing art at a two or four-year college, university, or performing arts school. Applications are available now and must be submitted by May 1. Click here for the application. 

Juniors

  • Healthcare Internship Opportunity – Junior Achievement is offering a 4 week internship for students interested in medical careers. Application Due 4/23
  • Stay in the loop – Please follow the CCC instagram to keep up-to-date with college timeline details. Share this with your students too. @ahs_college_career
  • SAT Testing Reminder – Although many schools are test-optional, there are 2 upcoming SAT dates for students who may have prepared for these exams already.  Locations are limited, but do check the College Board website to register for the May 8 or June 5 SAT administrations. Deadlines are soon.  
  • “Junior Jump Start” College Visits for six small liberal arts colleges on April 22 at 5pm. This is an interesting opportunity to get to know Williams, Carleton, Amherst College, Swarthmore, Pomona College, and Bowdoin. Tell your friends! Click here for the sign up.
  • More Virtual College Visits – Check out these informative Virtual College Visits on April 14 & April 28 from 5:00-7:45pm. Students will have the opportunity to interact and ask questions of a large group of college admissions officers from very popular colleges. The program will also include sessions on topics such as finding a college that fits, paying for college, and writing a college essay presented by college admission counselors.
  • First-Generation Students – The district has excellent resources to help students who are first in their family to go to college. Join a session on Post High School OptionsZoom-April 13th @ 4:30pm.
  • Job Opportunities – Several local businesses are hiring currently.  Have your students pick up applications at Zoonies or Vitality Bowl, or click here for applications for Roughing it Day Camp, if your child is interested in employment.

Sophomores

  • Healthcare Internship Opportunity – Junior Achievement is offering a 4 week internship for students interested in medical careers. Application Due 4/23

All Students
Learn about what we do in the College & Career Center to support your students. Hop on a Zoom during the month of April with your new advisor, Debbie Levy, to learn more & ask questions! We can set more in depth follow-up appointments too!

Freshmen & Parents – 7-7:30pm Monday

Sophomores & Parents – 7-7:30pm Tuesday

Juniors & Parents- 7:35-8:05pm Monday

Seniors & Parents- 7:35-8:05pm Tuesday

Latest News
Please follow the CCC instagram to keep up-to-date. Share this with your students too. @ahs_college_career

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