SENIORS
DVC Registration: Please tell your senior to join us during Academy on Wednesday, Feb 15 in the library for a DVC admissions’ presentation and registration details.
Acalanes College and Career Center Scholarship links. Diablo Valley AssistanceLeague, Rossmoor Scholarship Foundation, and AAUW are also available- large scholarships for students with financial limitations.
FAFSA: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is available. The state is asking all seniors to fill out the FAFSA or to opt-out.
JUNIORS
Join a free webinar series by The College Essay Guy: How to Bring More Ease, Purpose, and Joy to your College Admission Process in 2023 — Parents and Students (Part 1) Jan11, 4-5pm PT
ACT/SAT Practice Tests: Revolution Prep is offering a practice SAT and ACT: Practice ACT: Saturday, Jan 21, 9am-1pm
Practice SAT: Saturday, Jan 28, 9am-1pm
Live Online! Register here
Girls & Boy’s State Summer 2023: Boys State is adding girls to its summer program from June 16-23. This is an excellent leadership opportunity. Application details here.
1:1 appointments: If you’d like your child to start exploring career interests and begin looking at Naviance, please have them schedule an appointment here.
SOPHOMORES/FROSH
Save the Date: Attention 9th and 10th grade families—it is officially course selection season! AHS counselors will host a Frosh/Soph parent night Thursday, Jan 12 from 6-7pm in the AHS Library. Come hear info about graduation requirements, course selection process, and more. We look forward to seeing you there!
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.
College & Career
College & Career
SENIORS
DVC Registration: Please tell your senior to join us during Academy on Wednesday, Feb 15 in the library for a DVC admissions’ presentation and registration details.
Acalanes College and Career Center Scholarship link: Seniors working on recycling projects? Check out the Recycle Smart Scholarshiphttps://www.acalanes.k12.ca.us/Page/2549 Diablo Valley Assistance League, RossmoorScholarship Foundation, and AAUW are also available- large scholarships for students with financial limitations.
FAFSA: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is available. The state is asking all seniors to fill out the FAFSA or to opt-out.
JUNIORS
ACT/SAT Practice Tests: Revolution Prep is offering a practice SAT and ACT: Practice ACT: Saturday, Jan 21, 9am-1pm
Practice SAT: Saturday, Jan 28, 9am-1pm
Live Online! Register here: Acalanes HS partner landing page
Learn about Military Opportunities: The College and Career Center is hosting an Academy session with all 4 branches of the military on Wednesday, Jan 11 in Mr. Takahashi’s room 207. The Coast Guard, Army, Navy, and Marines will each do a short presentation during that time. After the presentations, students can ask individual questions of each branch.
1:1 appointments: If you’d like your child to start exploring career interests and begin looking at Naviance, please have them schedule an appointment here.
SOPHOMORES/FROSH
Save the Date: Attention 9th and 10th grade families—it is officially course selection season! AHS counselors will host a Frosh/Soph parent night Thursday, Jan 12 from 6-7pm in the AHS Library. Come hear info about graduation requirements, course selection process, and more. We look forward to seeing you there!
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.
College & Career
SENIORS
Acalanes College and Career Center Scholarship link: https://www.acalanes.k12.ca.us/Page/2549
Diablo Valley Assistance League, Rossmoor Scholarship Foundation, and AAUW are also available- Large scholarships for students with financial limitations.
FAFSA: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is available. The state is asking all seniors to fill out the FAFSA or to opt-out.
Common App Support: Your student can click here to make an appointment to work on essays or get help with the entire process.
JUNIORS
ACT/SAT Practice Tests: Revolution Prep is offering a practice SAT and ACT: Practice ACT: Saturday, Jan 21, 9am-1pm
Practice SAT: Saturday, Jan 28, 9am-1pm
Live Online! Register here: Acalanes HS partner landing page
1:1 appointments: If you’d like your child to start exploring career interests and begin looking at Naviance, please have them schedule an appointment here.
SOPHOMORES/FROSH
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.
College & Career
SENIORS
Scholarships: Acalanes College and Career Center Scholarships Links: https://www.acalanes.k12.ca.us/Page/2549
- Are you a vegetarian? Here is a scholarship for you – Better Vegetarian Scholarship: https://www.vrg.org/student/scholar.htm
- Do you want to be a lawyer? Here is a scholarship for you – Future Lawyer Scholarship: https://www.salvimaher.com/scholarship
- Are you creative? 2023 Creative Youth Awards: https://www.bayareacreativefoundation.org/creative–youth–awards
Diablo Valley Assistance League, Rossmoor Scholarship Foundation, and AAUW are also available- come by to learn more!
FAFSA: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is available. The state is asking all seniors to fill out the FAFSA or to opt-out.
Common App Support: Your student can click here to make an appointment to work on essays or get help with the entire process.
JUNIORS
1:1 appointments: If you’d like your child to start exploring career interests and begin looking at Naviance, please have them schedule an appointment here.
SOPHOMORES/FROSH
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.
College & Career
SENIORS
Scholarships: Please send your student to the CCC this week. There are several significant scholarships available through the Diablo Valley Assistance League, RossmoorScholarship Foundation, and AAUW and they can come by to learn more!
California State Applications: Every day during the month of November (we only have a few more days left!), the CCC is open to help with the Cal State application. It takes less than an hour.
UC Applications: UC applications are due on Wednesday, Nov 30. We are here to help!
FAFSA: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is available. The state is asking all seniors to fill out the FAFSA or to opt-out.
UC/Common App Support: Your student can click here to make an appointment to work on essays or get help with the entire process.
JUNIORS
Camp Counselor Opportunity: Does your child like kids? If so, maybe they’d like to consider becoming a 5th grade camp counselor Apr 10-14 or Apr 17-21 at Exploring New Horizons. It’s a wonderful volunteer leadership opportunity.
Out of State College Fair: Sign up here to meet college admission counselors from more than 20 colleges in the Acalanes library on Wednesday, Nov 30 from 6:30-8:30pm. Learn about the benefits of out of state schools, scholarship opportunities, financial aid and costs, and how to find your “match” school.
SOPHOMORES/FROSH
Out of State College Fair: Sign up here to start learning a bit about colleges early! Meet college admission counselors from more than 20 colleges in the Acalanes library on Wednesday, Nov 30 from 6:30-8:30pm. Get excited about the benefits of out of state schools, scholarship opportunities, financial aid and costs, and how to find your “match” school.
Camp Counselor Opportunity: Does your child like kids? If so, maybe they’d like to consider becoming a 5th grade camp counselor Apr 10-14 or Apr 17-21 at Exploring New Horizons. It’s a wonderful volunteer leadership opportunity.
Please visit our College & Career Counseling website any time for additional information and support.
College & Career
SENIORS
Scholarships: Please send your student to the CCC this week. There are several significant scholarships available through the Diablo Valley Assistance League, RossmoorScholarship Foundation, and AAUW and they can come by to learn more!
California State Applications: Every day during the month of November, the CCC is open to help with the Cal State application. It takes less than an hour.
UC Applications: UC applications are due on Wednesday, Nov 30. We are here to help!
FAFSA: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is available. The state is asking all seniors to fill out the FAFSA or to opt-out.
UC/Common App Support: Your student can click here to make an appointment to work on essays or get help with the entire process.
JUNIORS
Camp Counselor Opportunity: Does your child like kids? Maybe they’d like to consider becoming a 5th grade camp counselor Apr 10-14 or Apr 17-21 at Exploring New Horizons. It’s a wonderful volunteer leadership opportunity.
Out of State College Fair: Sign up here to meet college admission counselors from more than 20 colleges in the Acalanes library on Wednesday, Nov 30 from 6:30-8:30pm. Learn about the benefits of out of state schools, scholarship opportunities, financial aid and costs, and how to find your “match” school.
SOPHOMORES/FROSH
Out of State College Fair: Sign up here to start learning a bit about colleges early! Meet college admission counselors from more than 20 colleges in the Acalanes library on Wednesday, Nov 30 from 6:30-8:30pm. Get excited about the benefits of out of state schools, scholarship opportunities, financial aid and costs, and how to find your “match” school.
Camp Counselor Opportunity: Does your child like kids? Maybe they’d like to consider becoming a 5th grade camp counselor Apr 10-14 or Apr 17-21 at Exploring New Horizons. It’s a wonderful volunteer leadership opportunity.
Please visit our College & Career Counseling website any time for additional information and support.
College & Career
SENIORS
Scholarships: Please send your student to the CCC this week. There are several significant scholarships available through the Diablo Valley Assistance League, Rossmoor Scholarship Foundation, and AAUW.
California State Applications: Every day during the month of November, the CCC is open to help with the Cal State application. It takes less than an hour.
UC Applications: Have your student come by any day this month to work on the UC applications due on Wednesday, Nov 30.
FAFSA: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is available. The state is asking all seniors to fill out the FAFSA or to opt-out.
UC/Common App Support: Your student can click here to make an appointment to work on essays or get help with the entire process.
JUNIORS
Parent Night: Counselor Susan Martin and College and Career Center Advisor Debbie Levy will discuss post-high school options on Wednesday, Nov 9 in the PAC from 6:30-7:30pm.
Out of State College Fair: Sign up here to meet college admission counselors from more than 20 colleges in the Acalanes library on Wednesday, Nov 30 from 6:30-8:30pm. Learn about the benefits of out of state schools, scholarship opportunities, financial aid and costs, and how to find your “match” school.
Volunteer Opportunities: Encourage your child to check out these great places to give back!
SOPHOMORES/FROSH
Out of State College Fair: Sign up here to start learning a bit about colleges early! Meet college admission counselors from more than 20 colleges in the Acalanes library on Wednesday, Nov 30 from 6:30-8:30pm. Get excited about the benefits of out of state schools, scholarship opportunities, financial aid and costs, and how to find your “match” school.
Volunteer Opportunity: This is also a good site to search for teen volunteer work.
Please visit our College & Career Counseling website any time for additional information and support.
College & Career
SENIORS
California State Applications: Every day during the month of November, the CCC is open to help with the Cal State application. It takes less than an hour.
UC Applications: Have your student come by any day to work on the UC applications due on Nov 30.
FAFSA: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid opened Oct 1. The state is asking all seniors to fill out the FAFSA or to opt-out.
UC/Common App Support: Your student can click here to make an appointment to work on essays or get help with the entire process.
College Visits This Week in the CCC Office: Follow the CCC instagram @ahs_college_career for timing each week.
- Monday, Oct 31: Landmark College
- Wednesday, Nov 2: Rollins College, Saint Edward’s University
JUNIORS
Parent Night: Counselor Susan Martin and College and Career Center Advisor Debbie Levy will discuss post-high school options on Wednesday, Nov 9 in the PAC from 6:30-7:30pm.
Out of State College Fair: Meet college admission counselors from more than 20 colleges in the Acalanes library on Wednesday, Nov 30 from 6:30-8:30pm. Learn about the benefits of out of state schools, scholarship opportunities, financial aid and costs, and how to find your “match” school.
Volunteer Opportunities: Encourage your child to check out these great places to give back!
SOPHOMORES/FROSH
Out of State College Fair: Start learning a bit about colleges early! Meet college admission counselors from more than 20 colleges in the Acalanes library on Wednesday, Nov 30 from 6:30-8:30pm. Learn about the benefits of out of state schools, scholarship opportunities, financial aid and costs, and how to find your “match” school.
Volunteer Opportunity: This is also a good site to search for teen volunteer work.
Please visit our College & Career Counseling website any time for additional information and support.
College & Career
SENIORS
California State Applications: Every day during the month of Oct and Nov, the CCC is open to help with the Cal State application. It takes less than 1 hour.
FAFSA: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid opened Oct 1. The state is asking all seniors to fill out the FAFSA or to opt-out.
UC/Common App Support: Your student can click here to make an appointment to work on essays or get help with the entire process.
College Visits This Week in the CCC Office: Sign up on the Naviance home page. Scroll to the bottom of the home page to see “What’s New” or email to register at least 24 hours in advance. Have your students speak with their teachers to get permission. Follow the CCC instagram @ahs_college_career for timing each week.
- Monday, Oct 24: Butler Univ, Claremont McKenna College, Portland State, University of Iowa, Rider University, Boise State
- Tuesday, Oct 25: UC San Diego, Chapman Univ, Embry-Riddle, Univ. of Colorado, Colorado Springs
- Wednesday, Oct 26: TCU, Univ. of Washington, Univ. of Hawaii, Clarkson
- Thursday, Oct 27: Williamette Univ, Univ. of Redlands, Loyola Marymount Univ
- Friday, Oct 28: Pomona College, Carleton College, Gonzaga, Northeastern, University of San Diego, Wentworth Institute
JUNIORS
Parent Night: Counselor Susan Martin and College and Career Center Advisor Debbie Levy will discuss post-high school options on Nov 9 in the PAC from 6:30-7:30pm.
College Visits: Please have your student join college visits if they are interested in learning more about universities. It’s a fun way to check out majors, clubs, and study abroad options.
Volunteer Opportunities: Encourage your child to check out these great places to give back!
SOPHOMORES/FROSH
Internship Opportunity: Junior Achievement is looking for future entrepreneurs for a year-long business program.
Volunteer Opportunity: This is also a good site to search for teen volunteer work.
Please visit our College & Career Counseling website any time for additional information and support.
College & Career
SENIORS
California State Applications: Every day during the month of October and November, the CCC is open to help with the Cal State application. It takes less than 1 hour.
FAFSA: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid opened Oct 1. The state is asking all seniors to fill out the FAFSA or to opt-out.
UC/Common App: Sign up for Levy academy sessions to get support.
College Visits This Week in the CCC Office: Sign up on the Naviance home page. Scroll to the bottom of the home page to see “What’s New” or email to register at least 24 hours in advance. Have your students speak with their teachers to get permission. Follow the CCC instagram @ahs_college_career for timing each week.
- Tuesday, Oct 18: University of Michigan @ 12pm
- Wednesday, Oct 19: Whitman @8:35am; University of Richmond @9:20am; Tulane @ 2:20pm
- Thursday, Oct 20: Franklin Univ. of Switzerland, American Univ. of Paris
- Friday, Oct 21: William& Mary Univ @8:35am; UCLA @ 1:35pm
UC/Common Application Support: Your student can click here to make an appointment to work on essays or get help with the entire process.
JUNIORS
Internship Opportunity: Junior Achievement is looking for future entrepreneurs for a year-long business program
College Visits: Please have your student join college visits if they are interested in learning more about universities. It’s a fun way to check out majors, clubs, and study abroad options.
Volunteer Opportunities: Encourage your child to check out these great places to give back!
SOPHOMORES/FROSH
Internship Opportunity: Junior Achievement is looking for future entrepreneurs for a year-long business program
Volunteer Opportunity: This is also a good site to search for teen volunteer work.
Please visit our College & Career Counseling website any time for additional information and support.
