IMPORTANT
I encourage you to read my weekly bulletins for information and announcements. This is true regardless of your preferred post-grad path. Although many of our Fall events are geared towards seniors and/or college-bound students, there is something for everyone.
Look closely at the College & Career 101 site on this webpage. It is your go-to roadmap, providing step-by-step guidance.
Register for the College & Career Center Academies that apply to you. In the Fall, many of these will pertain to seniors who are college-bound (including community college).
IF YOU ARE APPLYING TO TWO OR FOUR YEAR COLLEGES, READ BELOW
For those seniors who may attend DVC in the Fall, take advantage of our "Kickstart" partnership. You will have the opportunity to enroll, register, and get connected to resources NOW, giving you priority registration for classes next Fall. This is a unique opportunity for Las Lomas students, and it's an ace-in-the-hole, even if DVC is not your first choice.
Use the CCC for advice, application assistance, essay-help, financial-aid information, and more. Support is generally available during academy and lunch, and by appointment. Use my calendar link to schedule one-on-one appointments.
Take advantage of the many free resources offered by Ethan Sawyer (The College Essay Guy), an esteemed expert in the field of college admissions. His site covers almost every aspect of the college application process and provides excellent resources and workshop opportunities. Here are his website and podcast.
Resources are available to help first generation and low-income students realize their academic potential. Please ask me about these.
Learn about individual colleges through college rep visits, which will be offered in the CC&C to juniors and seniors this Fall. Register in Naviance > college visits.
Take the SAT or ACT if you plan to apply to a college that requires (or allows) submission of a standardized test score. Many schools are now test optional. Other schools (including California's public colleges), prohibit test submission altogether.
Explore majors & careers using the tools on the College & Career 101 page (on this website) and in Naviance.
Create and finalize your college list. We will support this process during our Academies.
Request letters of recommendation from two teachers (in-person and in Naviance) if you haven’t already and will need them.
Complete any Naviance tasks applicable to you and any listed in the Senior Roadmap.
Write any essays required for the colleges to which you’re applying. We can edit your essays during our Academy sessions.
Understand the cost of college and the financial aid process. See links in College & Career 101.
