GET AHEAD, STAY AHEAD

Planning for college can be both exciting and stressful. As many students are trying to figure out which college best suits their needs, parents are also trying to figure out finances and how this major change will shift the dynamics in the family. With so many options and tremendous competition, it's natural for students to feel intimidated and overwhelmed. Hopefully, the workshops we provide to students during the fall and the resources you will find on this page will prove to be helpful in your journey. In addition, we encourage students to please visit with their counselor to discuss college requirements and make sure they are on track to apply to the college of their choice. Once this is determined, a meeting with Mrs. Grimm (Career Center Coordinator) would be a great way to research everything higher education has to offer. We wish you the best of luck in this journey and look forward to helping you reach your goals!

DEADLINES, DEADLINES!

We are aware your senior year is meant to be memorable, exciting, and fun! We wish for you to experience all of these emotions, but we also know how stressful and time consuming it is to figure out plans after graduation. The key is to stay on top of your responsibilities in class and set mini goals when applying to colleges and for scholarships / financial aid. Remember these deadlines and do not get caught completing applications at the last minute! Rushing through a college application is not the best way to make a good impression. Write these dates down and set a timeline for yourself! Good luck!

CSU Application deadline: You may begin filling out your application on October 1, 2012. You MUST complete your application by  November 30, 2012.

UC Application deadline:  You may begin filling out your application on October 1, 2012. The filing period is between November 1 and November 30, 2012.

Private School Application deadline:  These dates vary, so please check with each school individually.

FAFSA deadline:  You may begin filling out your application on January 1, 2013. You MUST complete your application by March 2, 2013 for the state of California. The deadlines for out state colleges are different so check the college's website.

Scholarship deadlines:  Scholarships come throughout the entire school year. Stay up-to-date by checking Family Connection.