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May 2, 2025

DVC Summer Career Academies - Registration for the academies opens on May 21 at 7:00 AM. Space is limited and enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis, just like their traditional classes. Students who will still be in high school in Fall 2025 must submit a Special Admissions form before they can register. You can find the step-by-step enrollment process on their website, www.dvc.edu/careeracademies. 

April 28, 2025

Concurrent Enrollment Webinar April 30th - Sarah Peterson, DVC's Academic/Student Services Manager for Early College Credit, is hosting a Concurrent Enrollment Webinar on April 30^th from 6:00-7:00. The link to join is here.

April 19, 2025

Registration for DVC'S Registration Rocks Event Now Open - Registration for DVC'S annual Registration Rocks event is now open. It will be held on Saturday, May 10th at 8:30am. Seats are limited and will fill fast. We encourage students to sign up as soon as possible. Click here to view the flyer and to sign up.

NACAC College Fair - Registration for the Spring NACAC Virtual College Fair is now open. This virtual fair, on April 27th, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (EST),  provides a wonderful opportunity to connect with hundreds of schools and universities from the comfort of your home.

April 16, 2025

DVC Zoom Enrollment Workshops - DVC’s Welcome and Connect Services is offering Zoom presentations and enrollment workshops. These workshops are designed for new graduating high school seniors. There are two coming up: Thursday, April 24th  3:30 - 4:45PM and Thursday, May 1st  3:30 - 4:45PM. This flyer includes more information and the QR code to register.

March 20, 2025

Student Volunteering Opportunity for UC Berkeley's CalTHON Event - Click here to view the flyer about this volunteer opportunity at UC Berkeley's dance marathon on April 6th.

International Summer Programs - Here is a list of international summer programs that are mostly taught in English.

March 6, 2025

East Bay College Fair - On Saturday, March 15th, from 1:00–3:00 PM, Saint Mary's College is hosting a college fair. Click here to view the flyer.

February 26, 2025

DVC Documentary Screening - On March 13th from 6PM - 8PM, DVC is hosting a screening of the documentary "Counted Out". This event is great for students/families with an interest in STEM fields. There will also be a Q&A afterward. This event is free and open to the public. Click here to watch the trailer and here to reserve a seat.

February 12, 2025

Local Scholarship List - Click here to view this year's list of local scholarships.

DVC Financial Aid Workshops - If you are planning to attend DVC and need help with your FAFSA or Dream Act applications, check out these workshops. They provide one-on-one assistance and are available in person or over Zoom. 

Orinda Woman's Club Scholarship Application EXTENDED DEADLINE - The Orinda Woman's Club scholarship application is now due February 20th at 11:59 PM. Submit your completed application to Ms. Bretthauer as a PDF.

2nd Annual Contra Costa Shark Tank Youth Competition - In this competition K-12 students can win $2000 to launch or grow their business. Learn more and apply by March 15th here. Finalists will be selected by Campo's Entrepreneurship Club, and winners will be selected by a panel of judges.

January 31, 2025

March SAT Boot Camp - On February 22nd and February 23rd from 2:00-6:00 PM Tried and True Tutoring is hosting a March SAT Boot Camp at Miramonte. Click here for more information, and here to sign up.

January 22, 2025

Internship Opportunity - FemTruth Youth is a non-profit that empowers girls and focuses on sustainability, health, wellness, and financial literacy, and is looking to expand to the Acalanes Union High School District. Here is more information on the organization, and if you are interested in this opportunity, reach out to silviasyoung@gmail.com.

January 15, 2025

Considering University Study in the UK? - Dr Danielle Terrazas Williams, University of Leeds Associate Professor in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures, is visiting California from January 14th - 22nd. She would like to speak with students who might be considering attending university in the UK, particularly those interested in History, Arts, and the Humanities. Dr. Terrazas Williams is a historian of colonial Latin America and also serves as Director of International Activities in the School of History. She is happy to meet via telephone or online consultations. If interested, please let Ms. Bretthauer, Miramonte's College and Career Center's International Specialist, know via email at sbretthauer@auhsdschools.org. As a bit of background, the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures is regarded as one of the top in its field in the UK (ranked 8th) and worldwide (ranked 51st - QS World Subject rankings ). Across the 9 schools and 2 institutes in the Faculty, we offer a range of bachelor's degree programs in various subjects, including History, Media and Communication, Music Design, and much more. The University of Leeds is a top 100 ranked University in the world (QS), a member of the Prestigious Russell Group, and one of the largest institutions in the UK, offering a comprehensive range of Bachelor's degree programs across our 7 faculties.

Space Hackathon - The Spring Institute for Forests on the Moon is organizing a global hackathon that combines space exploration, biology, computer science, and engineering. Click here to learn more. 

January 9, 2025

AAUW Scholarship Opportunity - Click here to learn more about and apply for the AAUW scholarship. 

January 8, 2025

December 12, 2024

Reporting academic changes to the UCs - If there are changes to your academic record after you have submitted your application to the UCs, such as changing schools, adding/dropping a course, or earning a grade lower than a C, you might need to notify the campuses to which you have applied.

Campus instructions and websites for reporting changes:

Berkeley will not accept post-submission updates, and any that are sent will not be considered in the application reading process.

Davis

Irvine

UCLA - Some post submission updates will be accepted. visit the UCLA contact page for further details.

Merced - Post submission updates are only accepted if the student is admitted.

Riverside 

San Diego will not accept post-submission updates, and any that are sent will not be considered in the application reading process.

Santa Barbara will not accept post-submission updates, and any that are sent will not be considered in the application reading process.

Santa Cruz

December 9, 2024

How to Find Private Scholarships and Grants Webinar Recording - If you were unable to attend the College Aid Pro webinar in November, here is the recording.

FAFSA Made Simple Successfully Navigate the New FAFSA - On December 12, 2024, at 6:00 PM PT, College Aid Pro will be offering a webinar on completing the FAFSA. Topics include:

• Update on the FAFSA changes and how they'll impact your family
• How (and who) to login/access the FAFSA
• Who requires the FAFSA and when are they due
• Why everyone should complete the FAFSA
• What business owners & split household families need to know

If you can't attend live, you'll receive a recording. Register here. 

November 9, 2024

DVC enrollment workshops - DVC is hosting two Zoom enrollment workshops to assist students with the enrollment process. These are geared towards graduating high school seniors planning to enroll at DVC in Fall 2025. Click here for more information and to enroll.

Out-of-state college fair- Acalanes High School is hosting an out-of-state college fair/presentation on December 4th at 6:30 PM in the library that is open to everyone in the district. Click here to learn more about this event.

November 4, 2024

How the UCs evaluate applications - Click here to read more about how the UCs evaluate your application, and what they are looking for.

October 30, 2024

ACT Practice Exam - Click here for more information and the QR code to sign up for the practice ACT Exam on Saturday, November 2nd.

October 11, 2024

Financial Aid 101 Presentation - Click here for the link to the video recording of the Financial Aid 101 Presentation presented by College Aid Pro.

September 22, 2024

UCSB Undergraduate Colleges - Curious about the UCSB undergraduate colleges? Watch the undergraduate colleges overview to learn more about UCSB program offerings in less than six minutes. Click here for the link.

September 15, 2024

Miramonte High School International University Fair - Miramonte is hosting an International University Fair on September 23rd at 6:30 PM! Click here for more information.

The American University of Rome Undergraduate Admissions Webinar - The American University of Rome is hosting a webinar about their programs, career opportunities, admissions process, and financial aid on Wednesday, September 18th. To accommodate their global audience, they are offering two time slots: September 18th at 7:00 PM CEST (register for CEST here), and September 18th at 7:00 PM EST (register for EST here). Use this link to help convert to your local time.

September 14, 2024

Orinda Teen Advisory Council - The OTAC, an advisory group that helps local teens positively impact their community through hosting community service-related events, is returning for the 2024-2025 school year! This is a fantastic opportunity, and the first meeting will be held at the Orinda Community Center on September 26th at 4:15 PM. Click here for more information and the application link. 

August 27, 2024

SAT & PSAT Bootcamp - In Partnership with Tried & True Tutoring, we will offer an SAT & PSAT Bootcamp for Miramonte Students. Part of the proceeds go towards funding AAUW scholarships for our seniors. Click here for more details and registration.

Virtual Presentation for UC Applicants - Fall 2025 freshman applicants can receive direct support with the UC Application by registering for one of their virtual admissions events. Click here for more details and registration.

UC Application Playlist - The UCs have once again created a playlist in English and Spanish to help students navigate the seven section UC application. See link here.

Out of State College Fair - Las Lomas is hosting an Out-of-State College Fair on September 5th at 6:00 PM in their Library. This is a great opportunity to meet public and private out-of-state college admissions officers. Click here to sign up for the event, and here to register for a barcode that admission officers will scan to track interest and send follow-up information. Some schools attending: Univ of Utah, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Univ of Nevada Reno, Univ of Tennessee, Univ of Florida, Baylor Univ, TCU, Miami Univ Oxford, Washington State Univ, High Point Univ, UMass Amherst, Penn State, Seton Hall Univ, Univ of Oregon, Clark Univ, Univ of Oklahoma.

Community Reading Buddies - CRB is an Oakland-based nonprofit working to close the literacy gap for K-3rd grade Oakland students. They are looking for high school students to participate in their fall program. Click here for more information on their virtual program, and here for their in-person program.

August 17, 2024

Camp College Resources - The Western Association for College Admissions Counseling has created resources for students and families as they navigate the college process. Click here for recordings. 

August 12, 2024

Sports Recruiting Presentation - Acalanes High school is hosting a presentation about sports recruiting on September 9th at 7:00 PM in their Performing Arts Center. Students and parents of all grades and sports are welcomed. For more information, click here.

August 1, 2024

Common App Now Open - The Common Application for the 2024-2025 application cycle officially opened today. All information in the Common App tab of the application will rollover if you completed it prior to August 1st.

UC Application Now Open - The UC Application is now open. While you can complete the application as of today, the submission window is only open from October 1– November 30.

July 31, 2024

Changes to the ACT - Beginning in Spring 2025, the ACT is moving to a shortened format and allowing students to opt in, or out, of the Science section. For more information on the changes, click here

May 7, 2024

SAT and ACT Policies and Score Ranges for Popular Colleges and Universities - Compass has compiled the most recently available score range data and admission testing policies for popular colleges and universities, public and private, chosen to represent a wide array of four-year postsecondary institutions in the U.S. Click here to check out the website. 

August 2024 - June 2025 SAT Registration - Registration is now open for SAT Testing! Be sure to register soon to ensure your seat. Click here to register.

Spring 2024

2024 Financial Aid Awareness Workshop Series: DVC's Financial Aid office is offering a series of financial aid application workshops to help students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the CA Dream Act Application (CADAA) at both our Pleasant Hill (PHC) and San Ramon (SRC) campuses. Click here to learn more about upcoming opportunities. 

2023-2024 Local Scholarship List: Click here to view the local scholarships available. Many deadlines are coming up soon!

FAFSA Webinar Follow Up | Recording & Next Steps: If you haven't activated your MyCAP account, please reach out to College Aid Pro here, for your school's code to access your paid subscription. We have partnered with College Aid Pro to provide our all-in-one financial aid and scholarship software platform that will save money, time, and stress on the overwhelming college funding process. Click here to more resources and the webinar recording. 

Summer Opportunities: College Matchpoint has created Interactive AI to help generate a list of summer opportunities.

October 15, 2023

How Financial Aid and Scholarships Work Presentation: Peg Keough and JP Schmidt give an overview of financial aid and scholarships to assure your family avoids the mistakes costing so many families tens of thousands of dollars every year. In addition, they highlight why you need to complete the FAFSA even if you believe you are not eligible for financial aid. Click here to watch the presentation. 

August 23, 2023

College Board Digital Practice Tests: Here is the free digital PSAT practice test that the CollegeBoard released for students

June 21, 2023

Merit Scholarships and standardized testing: While the majority of colleges are no longer requiring SAT or ACT for admissions purposes, there is some confusion around merit-based scholarships. Read more.