College & Career

Seniors

• DVC Registration- Send your student to the CCC to get help with DVC registration. This process takes some time. Start now!
• Scholarships– Make an appointment today. $$$ is available!

Juniors

• Outdoor Education- 5th grade camp counselor: Details here.
• Black College Expo– Mark your calendars and register for Saturday, Feb 26 from 10am to 3pm
• CalPoly Humboldt– Read about California’s newest Polytech school.
• DVC Summer Academies– Earn 1 college unit and get hands–on experience
• Jobs available– City of Walnut Creek Summer Camp Counselors! Send students to the CCC for other great leadership opportunities.
• Out of State College Fair– Wednesday, Mar 23 from 6:30-8:30pm outside at Campolindo with 20+ university admission officers. Mark your calendars!

Sophomores/Freshmen

• College Timeline- Here are fun ideas and a timeline by one of my favorite resources- The College Essay Guy.
• NCAA Eligibility– Watch this video to understand NCAA requirements if your student is a strong athlete.
• SAT goes fully Digital in Spring 2024: Click here to read more!
• Resume Development- Have your child reach out to work on creating a resume!
• Volunteer  Here are some volunteer options to get you started. Check out the newforms for tracking volunteer service hours for recognized service awards.
• Spring Break Volunteer Opportunity Mexico Service Trip (MVPC) Saturday, Apr 2 through Friday, Apr 8. Learn more by visiting Mexico 2022.

Resources:
CCC Website

Seniors

• Wednesday, Feb 9 DVC Registration- Please have your senior sign up for Levy’s Academy in the library. A DVC admissions officers will be walking students through the registration process and answering questions.
• Scholarship Tips– Send your child to the CCC soon to not miss deadlines.

Juniors

• Outdoor Education- 5th grade camp counselor: Details here.
• Black College Expo– Mark your calendars and register for Saturday, Feb 26 from 10am to 3pm
• CalPoly Humboldt– Read about California’s newest Polytech school.
• College Timeline– Check out these informative tips
• DVC Summer Academies– Earn 1 college unit and get hands–on experience
• Jobs available– Orchard Nursery is looking for weekend cashier support/carry out. There are many other jobs available. Send students to the CCC.
• Out of State College Fair– Wednesday, Mar 23 from 6:30-8:30pm outside at Campolindo. More details to come!

Sophomores/Freshmen

• College Timeline- Here are fun ideas and a timeline by one of my favorite resources- The College Essay Guy.
• NCAA Eligibility– Watch this video to understand NCAA requirements if your student is a strong athlete.
• SAT goes fully Digital in Spring 2024: Click here to read more!
• Resume Development- Have your child reach out to work on creating a resume!
• Volunteer  Here are some volunteer options to get you started. Check out the newforms for tracking volunteer service hours for recognized service awards.
• Spring Break Volunteer Opportunity Mexico Service Trip (MVPC) Saturday, Apr 2 through Friday, Apr 8. Learn more by visiting Mexico 2022.

Resources:
CCC Website

Seniors

• Wednesday, Feb 9 DVC Registration- Please have your senior sign up for Levy’s Academy in the library. A DVC admissions officers will be walking students through the registration process and answer any questions.
• Scholarship Tips– Send your child to the CCC soon to not miss deadlines.

Juniors

• Tuesday, Feb 1 from 6 to 7pm Acalanes Bookclub Meeting will be on Zoom.Join other Junior parents to discuss Who Gets in and Why by Jeffrey Selingo.
• Black College Expo– Mark your calendars and register for 2/26 from 10am-3pm
• CalPoly Humboldt– Read about California’s newest Polytech school.
• College Timeline– Check out these informative tips!
• DVC Summer Academies– Earn 1 college unit and get hands–on experience!
• Jobs available– Orchard Nursery is looking for weekend cashier support/carry out. There are many other jobs available. Send students to the CCC.
• Out of State College Fair– March 23 from 6:30-8:30pm outside at Campolindo. More details to come!

Sophomores/Freshmen

• College Timeline- Here are fun ideas and a timeline by one of my favorite resources- The College Essay Guy.
• NCAA Eligibility– Watch this video to understand NCAA requirements if your student is a strong athlete.
• SAT goes fully Digital in Spring 2024: Click here to read more!
• Resume Development- Have your child reach out to work on creating a resume!
• Volunteer  Here are some volunteer options to get you started. Check out the newforms for tracking volunteer service hours for recognized service awards.

Resources:
CCC Website

Welcome Dons to your College and Career Center (CCC)! I am available for individual student meetings and would love to work with your Don. Students can sign up here. I will be hosting an academy on Wednesdays and Fridays for seniors to work together on college applications. I’ve also booked admissions rep visits for juniors and seniors so make sure your interested student checks Naviance and signs up to attend via Zoom on Mondays. We have so many events and resources to support our Dons!

Tuesday, Aug 25 7pm Value Priced College Night
Presented by Tim Lenahan, CPA.  Stay tuned for registration and Zoom link.

Freshman College Planning

Sophomore College Planning

Junior College Planning

Senior Checklist

• CCC Website 
• Follow us on Instagram: @acalanesccc
• Facebook Page for Students Have your senior or junior join the College and Career Student FB page 

Always feel free to contact me with questions:  wreicher@auhsdschools.org
Wendy Reicher

Welcome new and returning Dons! I’m Wendy Reicher from the College & Career Center (CCC) and I look forward to helping our students plan their course for the future. Stay tuned in to the newsletter for more CCC information and events. In the meanwhile, be sure to visit the resource pages below. Go Dons!

• CCC Website 
• Follow us on Instagram: @acalanesccc
• Facebook Page for Students Have your senior or junior join the College and Career Student FB page 

Freshman College Planning

Sophomore College Planning

Junior College Planning

Senior Checklist

Feel free to contact me with questions:  wreicher@auhsdschools.org

Wendy Reicher

Mandatory Senior Survey For Release of Final Transcripts to Attending College 
All seniors need to update the results of their college applications and post AHS plans.  Transcripts will be sent once the senior survey is received.  Transcripts are free!

Wednesday, May 13 from 10:30-11:15am Wendy’s C&CC Weekly Parent Check In
Join me to answer any parent questions related to the college admissions process, summer programs, community college, Naviance, internships, jobs and more! All grades welcome. Join Zoom meeting here. ID: 651 363 0875 & Password: DONS2020

Junior Interest 

• Tuesday, May 12 Virtual College Tours While our juniors can’t visit college campuses in person, Applerouth is bringing a few college campuses to us.  Your junior can hear from current students about campus life from colleges such as Barnard, University of Wisconsin and others.  Use the link here to access the 1-hour webinar.
• College Application/Acceptance Anxiety?  This is a great article from a college admissions dean to all high school juniors.  Worth a read!  Use the link here.

What will Fall Semester Look Like at College?
A hot topic this week is how colleges and universities will handle the fall semester and beyond. Here are some recent articles:

• Anxiety builds as California colleges consider how and when to resume on-campus fall courses
• Coronavirus Pushes Colleges to the Breaking Point, Forcing ‘Hard Choices’ about Education
• Opinion | College Campuses Must Reopen in the Fall. Here’s How We Do It.
• Here’s a List of Colleges’ Plans for Reopening in the Fall

Student Meetings
I will be available via School Loop or email: Wendy Reicher to support all students/families.  Seniors and juniors: meet with me on the phone! To schedule appointments use this Calendly link.  This can be students only or include parents, too.

CCC Website
Check for updates in the new section, “News and Updates during distance learning”.

Let’s Connect

• Follow us on Instagram: @acalanesccc
• Facebook Page for Students Have your senior or junior join the College and Career Student FB page to post where they are going to college and share information about the process with each other.  

Naviance Portal Update
If you or your student is having trouble logging in, please see School Loop News for detailed instructions.  Sign up for daily Loop News Bulletins.

Freshman College Planning
Sophomore College Planning
Junior College Planning
Senior Checklist

Mandatory Senior Survey For Release of Final Transcripts to Attending College
All seniors need to update the results of their college applications and post AHS plans.  Transcripts will be sent once the senior survey is received.  Transcripts are free!

Wednesday, May 6 from 10:30-11:15am Wendy’s C&CC Weekly Parent Check In
Join me to answer any parent questions related to the college admissions process, summer programs, community college, Naviance, internships, jobs and more! Join Zoom meeting here. ID: 651 363 0875 & Password: DONS2020

Junior Interest 

• Tuesday, May 12 Virtual College Tours While our juniors can’t visit college campuses in person, Applerouth is bringing a few college campuses to us.  Your junior can hear from current students about campus life from colleges such as Barnard, University of Wisconsin and others.  Use the link here to access the 1-hour webinar.
• College Application/Acceptance Anxiety?  This is a great article from a college admissions dean to all high school juniors.  Worth a read!  Use the link here.

What will Fall Semester Look Like at College?
A hot topic this week is how colleges and universities will handle the fall semester and beyond.

Here are some recent articles:

• Anxiety builds as California colleges consider how and when to resume on-campus fall courses
• Coronavirus Pushes Colleges to the Breaking Point, Forcing ‘Hard Choices’ about Education
• Opinion | College Campuses Must Reopen in the Fall. Here’s How We Do It.
• Here’s a List of Colleges’ Plans for Reopening in the Fall

Student Meetings
I will be available via School Loop or email: Wendy Reicher to support all students.  Seniors and juniors: meet with me on the phone! To schedule appointments use this Calendly link.  This can be students only or include parents as well.

CCC Website
Check for updates in the new section, “News and Updates during distance learning”.

Let’s Connect

• We are live on Instagram!  Follow the new AHS College & Career @acalanesccc

• Facebook Page for Students Have your senior or junior join the College and Career Student FB page to post where they are going to college and share information about the process with each other.  Lots of student posts are already up.

Naviance Portal Update
If you or your student is having trouble logging in, please see School Loop News for detailed instructions.

Thursday, April 30 from 12n-pm AHS Virtual UCSB Admissions Rep Visit Parents and students welcome! Register here for the zoom link. Meet our admissions rep and hear new information about the process for the class of 2021.

Mandatory Senior Survey For Release of Final Transcripts to Attending College
We have prizes! $25 Gift certificate to Bed Bath and Beyond available to any senior who completes their survey by Friday, May 1 (8 winners).

Every Thursday from 7:30-8:30p Wendy’s C&CC Weekly Parent Check In
Join me each Thursday to answer any parent questions related to the college admissions process, summer programs, community college, Naviance, internships, jobs and more! Join Zoom meeting here. ID: 651 363 0875 & Password: DONS2020

Student Meetings
I will be available via School Loop or email: Wendy Reicher to support all students. Seniors and juniors: meet with me on the phone! To schedule appointments use this Calendly link. This can be students only or include parents as well.

CCC Website
Check for updates in the new section, “News and Updates during distance learning”.

Let’s Connect

• We are live on Instagram! Follow the new AHS College & Career @acalanesccc
• Facebook Page for Students Have your senior or junior join the College and Career Student FB page to post where they are going to college and share information about the process with each other. Lots of student posts are already up.

Naviance Portal Update
Senior parents: please ask your senior to update all college results on their Naviance Portal so that we can complete the senior survey and juniors can use the data in critical research. If they are having trouble, I am happy to help!

Freshman College Planning
Sophomore College Planning
Junior College Planning
Senior Checklist