College & Career

Would you like to meet international university admission representatives from around the world and learn more about bachelor’s degrees abroad that are taught in English? If so, come to the 3rd Annual International University Fair at Acalanes on Monday, Sept 15, from 6:00-8:00pm in the Cafeteria.

 
 

All Families 9-12: Unlock the Secrets to College Financial Aid: 2025–2026 Edition
Join us for this must-attend webinar hosted by College Aid Pro designed to help your family confidently navigate the college financial aid process. They’ll break down what you really need to know to avoid costly mistakes and make the most of every opportunity. Can’t attend live? Register anyway and they’ll send you the recording!
 
What you’ll learn:

1. Why filling out the FAFSA matters— even if you think you won’t qualify.
2. How to uncover financial aid opportunities you didn’t know existed.
3. Where to find scholarships— regardless of income.
4. FAFSA dos and don’ts, plus key updates for 2025–2026.
5. What business owners and homeowners need to know.
6. Special considerations for divorced or separated families.

Sept 25, 2025, 7:00pm PT: Register here
 
Don’t leave money on the table—register now and take the first step toward a smarter college plan!
 
Our friends at Revolution Prep are offering our students a FREE SAT practice exam. Please see details below:

• SAT Practice Exam: Saturday, Sept 20 | 9:00am – 12:00pm PT* | Online

Register here for exams and other educational webinars:  Acalanes High School registration landing page
 
PSAT, Now What?:  Wednesday, Oct 29, 2025 | 6:00pm PT
College Planning Case Study: Thursday, Nov 13, 2025 | 6:00pm PT

SENIOR PARENT NIGHT– NOTE THE DATE CHANGE to Thursday, Sept 11 at 6:30pm
Please join Counselor Anne Schonauer and College and Career Center Advisor Debbie Levy in the library on Thursday, Sept 11 from 6:30-7:30pm to discuss post-high school planning, details regarding letters of recommendation, sending transcripts, college visits, and more!



All Families 9-12: Unlock the Secrets to College Financial Aid: 2025–2026 Edition
Join us for this must-attend webinar hosted by College Aid Pro designed to help your family confidently navigate the college financial aid process. They’ll break down what you really need to know to avoid costly mistakes and make the most of every opportunity. Can’t attend live? Register anyway and they’ll send you the recording!
 
What you’ll learn:

1. Why filling out the FAFSA matters—even if you think you won’t qualify.
2. How to uncover financial aid opportunities you didn’t know existed.
3. Where to find scholarships —regardless of income.
4. FAFSA dos and don’ts, plus key updates for 2025–2026.
5. What business owners and homeowners need to know.
6. Special considerations for divorced or separated families.

Sept 25, 2025, 7pm PT
Register here: https://pages.collegeaidpro.com/fin–aid-101-ca–hs–partners–registration-9.25.25
Don’t leave money on the table—register now and take the first step toward a smarter college plan!
 
Our friends at Revolution Prep are offering our students a FREE PSAT and SAT practice exam. Please see details below:

• PSAT Practice Exam:  Saturday, Sept 6 | 9:00am – 12:00pm PT* | Online
• SAT Practice Exam:  Saturday, Sept 20 | 9:00am – 12:00pm PT* | Online

Register here for exams and other educational webinars:  Acalanes High Schoolregistration landing page
 
Navigating the Critical Changes in Admissions Testing School:  Thursday, Sept 11, 2025 | 7:00pm PT
PSAT, Now What?:  Wednesday, Oct 29, 2025 | 6:00pm PT
College Planning Case Study: Thursday, Nov 13, 2025 | 6:00pm PT

SENIOR PARENT NIGHT– NOTE THE DATE CHANGE to Thursday, Sept 11 at 6:30pm
Please join Counselor Anne Schonauer and College and Career Center Advisor Debbie Levy in the library on Thursday, Sept 11 from 6:30-7:30pm to discuss post-high school planning, details regarding letters of recommendation, sending transcripts, college visits, and more!

All Families 9-12: Unlock the Secrets to College Financial Aid: 2025–2026 Edition
Join us for this must-attend webinar hosted by College Aid Pro designed to help your family confidently navigate the college financial aid process. They’ll break down what you really need to know to avoid costly mistakes and make the most of every opportunity. Can’t attend live? Register anyway and they’ll send you the recording!
 
What you’ll learn:

1. Why filling out the FAFSA matters—even if you think you won’t qualify.
2. How to uncover financial aid opportunities you didn’t know existed.
3. Where to find scholarships —regardless of income.
4. FAFSA dos and don’ts, plus key updates for 2025–2026.
5. What business owners and homeowners need to know.
6. Special considerations for divorced or separated families.

Sept 25, 2025, 7pm PT
Register here: https://pages.collegeaidpro.com/fin–aid-101-ca–hs–partners–registration-9.25.25
 Don’t leave money on the table—register now and take the first step toward a smarter college plan!
 
Our friends at Revolution Prep are offering our students a FREE PSAT and SAT practice exam. Please see details below:

• PSAT Practice Exam:  Saturday, Sept 6 | 9:00am – 12:00pm PT* | Online
• SAT Practice Exam:  Saturday, Sept 20 | 9:00am – 12:00pm PT* | Online

Register here for exams and other educational webinars:  Acalanes High School registration landing page
 
Navigating the Critical Changes in Admissions Testing School:  Thursday, Sept 11, 2025 | 7:00pm PT
PSAT, Now What?:  Wednesday, Oct 29, 2025 | 6:00pm PT
College Planning Case Study: Thursday, Nov 13, 2025 | 6:00pm PT

SENIOR PARENT NIGHT– NOTE THE DATE CHANGE to Thursday, Sept 11 at 6:30pm
Please join Counselor Anne Schonauer and College and Career Center Advisor Debbie Levy in the library on Thursday, Sept 11 from 6:30-7:30pm to discuss post-high school planning, details regarding letters of recommendation, sending transcripts, college visits, and more!

SENIORS: Here are the college visits for this week. Students must sign up on MaiaLearning under events in order to attend. They must also communicate with teachers in advance and pick up a pass from the College and Career Center.
 

All Families 9-12: Unlock the Secrets to College Financial Aid: 2025–2026 Edition
Join us for this must-attend webinar hosted by College Aid Pro designed to help your family confidently navigate the college financial aid process. They’ll break down what you really need to know to avoid costly mistakes and make the most of every opportunity. Can’t attend live? Register anyway and they’ll send you the recording!
 
What you’ll learn:

1. Why filling out the FAFSA matters—even if you think you won’t qualify.
2. How to uncover financial aid opportunities you didn’t know existed.
3. Where to find scholarships —regardless of income.
4. FAFSA dos and don’ts, plus key updates for 2025–2026.
5. What business owners and homeowners need to know.
6. Special considerations for divorced or separated families.

Sept 25, 2025, 7pm PT
Register here: https://pages.collegeaidpro.com/fin–aid-101-ca–hs–partners–registration-9.25.25
 Don’t leave money on the table—register now and take the first step toward a smarter college plan!
 
Our friends at Revolution Prep are offering our students a FREE PSAT and SAT practice exam. Please see details below:

• PSAT Practice Exam:  Saturday, Sept 6 | 9:00am – 12:00pm PT* | Online
• SAT Practice Exam:  Saturday, Sept 20 | 9:00am – 12:00pm PT* | Online

Register here for exams and other educational webinars:  Acalanes High School registration landing page
 
Navigating the Critical Changes in Admissions Testing School:  Thursday, Sept 11, 2025 | 7:00pm PT
PSAT, Now What?:  Wednesday, Oct 29, 2025 | 6:00pm PT
College Planning Case Study: Thursday, Nov 13, 2025 | 6:00pm PT

SENIOR PARENT NIGHT– NOTE THE DATE CHANGE to Thursday, September 11 at 6:30pm. Please join Counselor Anne Schonauer, and College and Career Center Advisor Debbie Levy in the library on Thursday, September 11 from 6:30-7:30pm to discuss post-high school planning, details regarding letters of recommendation, sending transcripts, college visits, and more!

SENIORS: College visits begin this week. Students must sign up on MaiaLearning under events in order to attend. They must also communicate with teachers in advance and pick up a pass from the College and Career Center.
 
Thursday, August 21
WPI (Worcester Polytechnic Institute)  @ 9:20am
TCU (Texas Christian University) @ 10:00am
SMU (Southern Methodist University) @ 10:35am
 
Our friends at Revolution Prep are offering our students a FREE PSAT and SAT practice exam. Please see details below:

• PSAT Practice Exam:  Saturday, September 6 | 9:00am – 12:00pm PT* | Online
• SAT Practice Exam:  Saturday, September 20 | 9:00am – 12:00pm PT* | Online

Register here for exams and other educational webinars:  Acalanes High School registration landing page
 
Navigating the High School Transition:  Thursday, August 21, 2025 | 7:00pm PT
Navigating the Critical Changes in Admissions Testing School:  Thursday, September 11, 2025 | 7:00pm PT
PSAT, Now What?:  Wednesday, October 29, 2025 | 6:00pm PT
College Planning Case Study: Thursday, November 13, 2025 | 6:00pm PT

Seniors should log into MaiaLearning and fill out their 2025 senior exit survey on their dashboard. This is important, as it’s the only way our registrar knows where to send your student’s final transcripts.

Seniors should log into MaiaLearning and fill out their 2025 senior exit survey on their dashboard. This is important, as it’s the only way our registrar knows where to send your student’s final transcripts.
 
The “Rising Senior” Parent Meeting is Tuesday, May 13, from 6:30-7:30pm in the library. Debbie Levy will lead this evening to discuss a brief overview of the 2026 admissions landscape. The focus will be on how to support your students with the college admissions process, as well as a brief introduction to our new college planning tool- Maia Learning. In addition, there will be tips for the summer, preparation advice for the fall, details about a summer essay writing workshop, and upcoming College 101 advice.

Seniors should log into MaiaLearning and fill out their 2025 senior exit survey on their dashboard. This is important, as it’s the only way our registrar knows where to send your student’s final transcripts.
 
The “Rising Senior” Parent Meeting is Tuesday, May 6, from 6:30-7:30pm in the library.
Debbie Levy will lead this evening to discuss a brief overview of the 2026 admissions landscape. The focus will be on how to support your students with the college admissions process, as well as a brief introduction to our new college planning tool- Maia Learning. In addition, there will be tips for the summer, preparation advice for the fall, details about a summer essay writing workshop, and upcoming College 101 advice.
 
Juniors/Sophomores: Davis Women in Business’s Spring High School Outreach Program is just a few weeks away and interested students can find more information and register here.

Seniors should log into MaiaLearning and fill out their 2025 senior exit survey on their dashboard. This is important, as it’s the only way our registrar knows where to send your student’s final transcripts.
 
Juniors can access college planning support at the following academy session (Levy academy) on Apr 30: Filling out your activity list for UCs and the Common App.