We want to meet with ALL seniors individually to support you in whatever your path may be after high school. Sign up for your meeting below:

• Mrs. Bronson (Last Names A-F)
• Mr. Whitlock (Last Names G-M)
• Ms. Ferrer (Last Names N-T)
• Mr. Baez (Last Names U-Z, AVID/ELL)

August & September:

• Build a college application list that is right for YOU. Tips & Tools here.

• Get organized- create a google sheet college list like this.

• Ask your parents to fill out Expected Family Contribution Calculator

• Schedule your individual meeting with your counselor to discuss your plans/list/process.

• Follow @MC_Counseling on Instagram

October:

• Work to finalize your college application list - Your counselor can help!
• Start filling out applications. Counselors are here to help!
• Fill out FAFSA as soon as possible starting October 1, 2022

• Contact your teachers and ask at least 2-3 weeks prior to application deadline.
• Assign them as recommenders in your Common Application account.
• Fill out the Letter of Recommendation Student Survey here

November-December

• Continue filling out applications
• CSU Application Deadline-Nov. 30th
• UC Application Deadline-Nov. 30th
• other college application deadlines vary
• Optional: Send Score Reports from SAT or ACT to colleges if you choose to report them.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is the first step in being eligible for scholarships to any post-secondary institution. ALL Seniors should fill out the FAFSA by March 2nd.

Understanding College Financing presentation

More tips on Financial Aid here.

• UC and CSU do NOT need a transcript as part of your application.

• Colleges that take The Common Application will receive your transcript as part of the documents your counselor sends. Enter your counselor's contact info where indicated in your Common Application account.

• Community Colleges do not need a transcript as part of the application.

• Other Non-Common App Colleges- may require a transcript as part of your application. If you need a transcript sent to a college that does NOT use Common App, you have two options:

1. Electronic Official Transcript, order via Parchment (small fee applies).
2. Hard copy sent via US Mail, Contact our Registrar at: srichardsonrios@powayusd.com or visit the Records Office in the Admin Building (no fee).

Pro tip: Refer to your unofficial transcript as you fill out your applications so you aren't trying to enter your course history from memory. To request a copy, contact our Registrar at: srichardsonrios@powayusd.com or visit the Records Office in the

Admin Building.