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College & Career Information for ALL Grades
What's the CCC?
The College & Career Center is open to all students interested in preparing for life after high school. Whether you have plans to attend college, trade school, military, go straight into the workforce, or aren't quite sure, this space is for you! Walk-ins are welcome during lunch, before or after school. To schedule an appointment, please complete the Google Form.
In addition to keeping up with your email, check HERE for weekly updates!
This Week in the CCC
Monday-Thursday @ lunch: College Questions & Application Help for Seniors - No appointment necessary
This Week:
- CCC Closed Thursday (Nov. 30), Friday (Dec. 1), and Monday (Dec. 4)
- Wednesday, December 6: Cal State University Channel Islands back for an On the Spot Admissions Event - Interested seniors must request a copy of their transcript to be considered
Simi Institute for Careers & Education
College & Career Ready: Resources to Get Started 🏫
College & Career Reminders
Follow @ssshs_counseling on Instagram for all things counseling and CCC.
Naviance Exploration
Whether you are college-bound or interested in a career right out of high school, the best way to explore options is to complete your Naviance Tasks:
Financial Aid & Scholarships
- Scholarship Bulletin updated with local and national scholarships weekly
- Scholarship Search Engines
- Scholarships.com Deadline Calendar
- Top Scholarships for Seniors
- Financial Aid Overview updates to the FAFSA process coming soon
- Prepare for FAFSA - create your FSA ID
Work Experience
Career Education (VCCCD)
The Ventura County Community College District offers various comprehensive career education programs at Moorpark, Oxnard, and Ventura campuses. These programs include but are not limited to Fire Science, Radiology, Nursing, EMT, Architecture, and more! Explore industry sectors here.
Career Path
College Application Corner
Cal State Apply
- Opens October 1 and closes November 30
- Sections include: personal information, academic history, supporting information, and program materials (questions or materials required for specific programs)
- Does NOT require transcripts or letters of recommendation
- $70 application fee per campus - fee waivers available based on information provided in application
- CSU Campus Match - find the campus that has what YOU want
- Freshman Application Guide
UC Application
- Open NOW and closes November 30
- Requires major selection, self-reported grades and test scores (NOT including ACT/SAT), activities and awards, scholarship options, and personal insight questions (PIQs)
- Does NOT require transcripts or letters of recommendation
- $80 application fee per campus - fee waivers available up to 4 campuses based on information in application "About Me" section
- Quick Reference Guide to UC Admissions
- UC Application Playlist
- California resident freshman application data (fall 2023)
- Presenting yourself on the UC application
- PIQ worksheet
Common Application
- Open NOW and closes depending on your individual colleges - please keep track of deadlines!
- Used for over 1,300 schools to replace individual applications
- Sections include: Profile, family, education, testing, activities, and writing - personal essay (required) & supplemental essays (depends on college), grades & courses
- Most common applications require letters of recommendations from teachers and a counselor, although some allow outside recommendations, as well (i.e. community members, employers, etc.)
- Application Fees vary by school
- Common App Overview & Essay Tips
Financial Aid & Scholarship Corner 💰
Scholarship Spotlight - VCCF
Upcoming Deadlines
- The SchoolHouse Connection Youth Leadership & Scholarship Program11/24/2023
- NHS Scholarship11/30/2023
Financial Aid Applications
Please review the following email sent to all senior families regarding upcoming Financial Aid applications.
Santa Susana High School
College & Career Center, Room 903
hayley.estrada@simivalleyusd.org
(805) 520-6800 x3717
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm