COUNSELING CORNER
November 1st-12th, 2021
Class of 2022:
College application deadlines for CSU and UCs are November 30th! If you haven't started your applications to 4-year colleges, START NOW!
Need a letter of recommendation? Make an appointment with me using the button below.
Need a copy of your transcript? Ask your HST or email me.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and California Dream Act Application (CADAA) is available now! All graduating students need to fill out one of these forms to be eligible for any federal and state financial aid, including the California Promise (2 years of free community college)! Whether you are looking to go to a college or technical/vocational school, don't miss out on free money!!
Scroll down for more information as well as presentations and recordings to guide you through the process!
Missed a past Counseling Corner newsletter? Find them here:
High School
Did you know Central Valley Schools have Podcasts?
Want to take a college class?
Concurrent Enrollment
Learn about Concurrent Enrollment, how the process works, and the next steps.
- Concurrent Enrollment for Families- Recording and Presentation
- Central Guide to Concurrent Enrollment Programs
Dual Enrollment
Are you a Yosemite Valley Charter School student that lives in Fresno County? You can enroll in our Dual Enrollment Program with Fresno City College for Spring 2022! You will take the college course with a cohort of your peers and we buy your textbook!
We will be offering:
- SPAN 1 (fulfills WL/VAPA)
- ART 2 (fulfills VAPA)
Email me directly at carmen.marroquin@yosemitevalleycharter.org for registration forms and more information!
COLLEGE/CAREER
California Colleges.edu
Counseling Corner Live!
Join Mrs. Marroquin, your high school counselor, Tuesdays from 12-12:30 pm here for once a month, grade-level college and career exploration!
- 11th graders meet 1st Tuesdays
- 10th graders meet 2nd Tuesdays
- 9th graders meet 3rd Tuesdays
- drop-in office hours 4th Tuesdays
September
- "Registering your CaliforniaColleges.edu account" See the recording here.
October
- "Understanding Financial Aid". See the recording here.
- "Introduction to Financial Aid" and "The Cost of College" See the recording here.
November
- Scholarships
College Fairs
Building your college list? Want to find out more info before deciding where to apply?
Check out the college fairs below...
Options after High School
College not for you after HS? Interested in learning about other Post-Secondary Options?
Job Corps is the largest, FREE vocational program that offers training in over 82 Career Options at 123 centers across the U.S!
Job Corps Cohort – Open to All High School and Middle School Students interested in learning about the largest, FREE Vocational Program!
Click Here for Details ++ Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/5426612617
College & Career Cohort – Open to All High School and Middle School Students interested in learning about Post-Secondary options, while working on Resume, Cover Letter, Application Help, Interviewing Skills, and more! College & Career Cohort Orientation starts: October 13 at 10:30 AM
Click Here for Details ++ Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/5426612617
Job Corps Fair-missed the live session? Watch the recording here
Questions? Email Jonathan.Quijas@yosemitevalleycharter.org to find out more about Job Corps!
CLASS OF 2022
YOUR FUTURE FRIDAYS!
Past topic recordings:
- Registering your Account
- Completing Career Interest Inventories here and using the Career Search tool here.
- Discover programs and majors that are of interest, what they involve, and colleges that offer them here. Find the right college in California and across the country using the factors that matter to you. Watch the video here.
- Financial Aid and the FAFSA/CADAA
- Launching the FAFSA/CADAA application
- The College Application Process
- Applying to a CSU
- Applying to a UC
SCHOLARSHIP SPOTLIGHT
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship
High-achieving seniors with financial need; unweighted GPA of 3.5, receive standardized test score in the top 15% (SAT critical reading/math 1200+ or ACT composite of 26+
Deadline: 11/18/2021
President's Honors Scholarship
Applying to Fresno State? Interested in applying to the Smittcamp Honors College that includes a full-ride scholarship? The application for the President's Honor's Scholarship is now open! Applicants must have a:
- minimum 3.8 GPA (rades 9-11, weighted or unweighted)
- ranking in the top 10% of your graduating class
Deadline: December 9, 2021
Download our most recent CVCS Scholarship Bulletin here.
Taking the SAT or ACT?
IMPORTANT DATES
Click here for the full 2021-2022 calendar
October 1, 2021
Start date for FAFSA
Students who wish to be considered for federal financial aid for 2022 - 2023 must complete the FAFSA. Students will need a social security number, federal income tax returns, W2s, records of income and investments, and an electronic signature ID.
Website: https://fafsa.ed.gov/
Create FSA ID: https://fsaid.ed.gov/npas/index.htm
November 15, 2021
Deadline to contact AP coordinators
Central Schools do not currently offer AP exams. Students who wish to take an AP Exam must follow the directions for Homeschoolers and find the names and numbers of a local high school’s AP Coordinator who will offer the exam to outside students. Please reach out to your HST for help. Students will need to let AP Coordinators know that they are looking for a school willing to administer exams for an out-of-district student, the exams they plan to take, and any accommodations that are needed.
Homeschooled Exam Takers Contact AP Coordinators – AP Students | College Board
Exam Schedule: AP Calendar
November 30, 2021
CSU application deadline
Students who wish to apply to a CSU for Fall 2022 will need to complete an application. The CSU uses AG course completion and GPA to make admission decisions but has suspended the use of the SAT/ACT for Fall 2022. Each application costs $70. Fee waivers can be requested within the application.
Impacted Campus Information:
https://www2.calstate.edu/attend/impaction-at-the-csu
UC application deadline
Students who wish to apply to a UC for Fall 2022 will need to complete an online application. The personal statement has been updated, so students should review the new personal insight questions; they will need to answer 4 of the 8 questions. Students only need to submit one UC application, but each campus they apply to will charge a $70 application fee.Fee waivers can be requested within the application
https://admissions.universityofcalifornia.edu/applicant/login.htm
Application fees: http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/application-fees/index.html
Minimum admission requirements: http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/counselors/freshman/minimum-requirements/index.html
Personal Insight Questions: http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/personal-questions/index.html
How do I apply to...?
CA Community College Applying for Admission|
Fresno City College New Student Help
Reedley City College New Student Help
Clovis Community Application Instructions, Clovis Community College: Welcome Center, Playlist
Merced Community College New Student Help
Monterey Peninsula College New Student Help
Hartnell College New Student Help
Gavilan College New Student Help
The priority application period for the Fall 2022 semester: October 1st -December 3rd.
CSU Fresno State, Monterey Bay, Stanislaus and all other California State Universities:
Application help: High School Guidance - First-Time First-Year Students | CSU
Application period: October 1 - November 30
UC Merced and all other University of California campuses:
Application help: Applying as a freshman | UC Admissions
Application period: November 1 - 30th
Colleges using the Common Application: An application guide for first-time students
College Spotlight-CSU Monterey Bay
Serving 486,000 students across 23 campuses, the California State University system plays an integral role in transforming the state and the lives of its people through higher education. The CSU is the largest and one of the most affordable university systems in the U.S! 21 of 23 campuses are Hispanic Serving Institutions and the CSU confers more than half of undergraduate degrees earned by California’s Latinx, African American and Native American students.
CSU Monterey Bay Cal State Monterey Bay provides over 7,500 students an extraordinary opportunity to learn on a residential campus just one mile from the shores of the beautiful Monterey Bay. The diverse student body receives personal attention in small classes while pursuing degrees in 25 undergraduate and seven graduate majors including unique majors such as Marine Science, Sustainable Hospitality Management, and Collaborative Health and Human Services.
While it serves students from the entire state of California, 38 percent of undergraduates come from Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz counties. CSUMB prides itself on making higher education accessible to traditionally underserved and low-income populations. Seventy-two percent of students receive some form of financial aid. Fifty-three percent of students are among the first generation of their families to go to college. And with 52 percent of our students living on campus, it is one of the most residential universities in the CSU.
Schedule an in-person or virtual tour here.
Staff Spotlight-Jonathan Quijas Job Coach/Job Corps
Jonathan earned his Bachelors in Communication Studies and Minor in Business Administration, with an emphasis in HR. His background is in Human Resources, working for the California Community Colleges. It was there that he realized that he always loved working with young people. His journey took him to the private school system, and eventually Job Corps, an Adult Vocation Training program. He served as an instructor, Academic, and Career Preparation Manager. He worked in these roles and has provided consulting services for 10 or so years, passionate about empowering students in self-discovery and employment readiness. He has been with the charter system (serving as a Job Coach and Agency Linkage) for the past 3 years, where he loves helping students discover what it is they want to do next!
Jonathan has a wife, who is a SPED Teacher, three beautiful children (2 girls and a boy). In his free time you can catch him going to the beach or watching one of his Bay Area sports teams (Go 49ers & Giants). Jonathan also loves animals, traveling, and serving his community! His love for the coast brought him to the San Diego area 3 years ago.
Reach out to Jonathan for information on Job Corps and any postsecondary questions you may have!