College & Career Center Updates

Seniors

• College Visits This Week in the CCC: Students MUST pick up a pass from the College & Career Center to attend.
  • Monday: Tufts University, Landmark College, LSU, Wash Univ. St. Louis, Colorado State
  • Tuesday: UC Merced, Claremont McKenna
  • Wednesday: Harvey Mudd College, Davidson College
  • Thursday: Oregon State, Western Washington, Vanderbilt
  • Friday: Union College, University of Rochester
• College Application Academy Support: Remind your student to come to academy sessions in the CCC. 6th and 7th period is OPEN for seniors to DROP BY anytime! No appointments needed.
  • Wednesday, Sep 27 - Common App Supplemental Support in Academy!
• 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.

Juniors

• International University College Fair: Acalanes is hosting an International College Fair in the library on Thursday, Sep 27 from 6:30-8pm. 15+ universities will share information on applying to schools abroad. Please sign up here.

Sophomores/Frosh

• Check out the 2023 Bay Area Youth Climate Summit! Interested in Environmental Issues?

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

Seniors

• College Visits This Week in the CCC: Students MUST pick up a pass from the College & Career Center to attend. The attendance office is not involved with college visits.
  • Monday: Santa Clara University
  • Tuesday: Stony Brook, University of Oregon, UC Davis, University of Delaware, Franklin & Marshall
  • Wednesday: Willamette, University of San Diego, Boston College, University of Nevada-Reno
  • Thursday: Drexel University
  • Friday: Cal Lutheran, University of Miami, Merrimack College, The New School
• College Application Academy Support: Remind your student to come to academy sessions in the CCC. 6th and 7th period is OPEN for seniors to DROP BY anytime! No appointments needed.
  • Wednesday, Sep 20 - UC App 101
• 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.

Juniors

• International University College Fair: Acalanes is hosting an International College Fair in the library on Thursday, Sep 27 from 6:30-8pm. 15+ universities will share information on applying to schools abroad. Please sign up here.
• Digital Practice for PSAT and ACT Exams: Click here to register your student for free online practice tests on Saturday, Sep 16 and Sep 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.

Seniors

• College Visits This Week in the CCC: College visits are in the CCC. Students must pick up a pass from the College & Career Center to attend. The attendance office is not involved with college visits.
  • Monday: Pepperdine, Tulane, UCSD, St. Mary's, Univ. of Denver
  • Tuesday: HBCU College Fair- students chaperoned at Pittsburg High School
  • Wednesday: Denison, Pitzer, Minnesota, UConn, Lewis & Clark
  • Thursday: Gettysburg, WPI, George Washington, USF, Marist, Seattle University
  • Friday: USC, Gonzaga
• College Application Academy Support: Remind your student to come to academy sessions in the CCC. 6th and 7th period is OPEN for seniors to DROP BY anytime! No appointments needed.
  • Wednesday, Sep 13 & Friday, Sep 15: Essay Workshops
  • Wednesday, Sep 20 - UC App 101
• 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.

Juniors

• International University College Fair: Acalanes is hosting an International College Fair in the library on Thursday, Sep 27 from 6:30-8pm. 15+ universities will share information on applying to schools abroad. Please sign up here.
• Digital Practice for PSAT and ACT Exams: Click here to register your student for free online practice tests on Saturday, Sep 16 and Sep 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.

Seniors

• College Visits This Week in the CCC: Please encourage your senior or junior to sign up on Naviance if they are interested in learning more about these colleges. Must come to get a pass in the morning from Debbie Levy in the CCC:
  • Tuesday: Washington State, Univ. of Pittsburgh, Univ. of Chicago, Elon Univ.
  • Wed: Northeastern, Loyola Chicago, Macalester, St. John’s, De Paul
  • Thurs: Miami Univ., Boston Univ., Baylor, TCU, Univ. British Col., Indian Univ., High Point Univ.
  • Friday: Berklee Music, Dartmouth, US Air Force Acad, Univ. of Utah, Auburn Univ.
• Senior Parent Night: Thursday, Sep 7 in the Library from 6-7pm. 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.
  • Wednesday, Sep 6: Common App - Everything you need to know!
  • Wednesday, Sep 13 & Friday, Sep 15: Essay Workshops
  • Wednesday, Sep 20 - UC App 101
• 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.

Juniors

• International University College Fair: Acalanes is hosting an International College Fair in the library on Thursday, Sep 27 from 6:30-8:00pm. 15+ universities will share information on applying to schools abroad.
• Digital Practice for PSAT and ACT Exams: Click here to register your student for free online practice tests on Saturday, Sep 9, Sep 16, and Sep 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. 

Seniors

• College Visits This Week in the CCC: Please encourage your senior or junior to sign up on Naviance if they are interested in learning more about these colleges. Often, the decision maker is the one doing the presentation. Students need to ask teachers for permission and must come to get a pass from Debbie Levy in the CCC:
  • University of Arizona - Aug 28 at 11:15am
  • Seton Hall - Aug 30 at 1:35pm
  • Davidson College - Aug 31 at 8:45am
• Senior Parent Night: Thursday, Sep 7 in the Library from 6-7pm. 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, Sep 1: Common App - Everything you need to know!
  • Wednesday, Sep 6: Common App - Everything you need to know!
  • Wednesday, Sep 13 & Friday, Sep 15: Essay Workshops
  • Wednesday, Sep 20 - UC App 101
• 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.

Juniors

• Digital Practice for PSAT and ACT Exams: Click here to register your student for free online practice tests on Saturday, Sep 9, Sep 16, and Sep 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. 

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

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.  

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.  

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.