DCS Counseling Corner
September/October 2019
Welcome Back!
All other high school students should make sure to connect with me at least once this year to create/revise grad plans and start your college & career planning. I strongly recommend attending a college/career fair to start assessing your options, and there are many happening over the next few weeks!
Don't stress over having to fit a counselor meeting into your already busy lives. You can "meet" with me via email, phone, Skype/Zoom, or even text messaging! As always, I will still be available for in-person meetings during Counselor Meeting Days at the Learning Centers and by request. Keep an eye on your ParentSquare/StudentSquare messages for upcoming Counselor Meeting Dates & Application Support Dates held at your nearest learning center. My contact information is at the bottom of this newsletter. I'm looking forward to supporting all of you this year!
Upcoming Dates & Deadlines
- September 21 - Senior Jump Start by Cal SOAP @ Morse HS
- September 21 - San Diego Performing & Visual Arts College Fair
- September 23 - North County Coastal College & Career Fair @ MLK Middle School
- September 26 - Escondido College & Career Fair @ Escondido HS
- October 1 - FAFSA Application Window Opens
- October 1 - CSU Application Window Opens
- October 19 - UC Irvine's Fall Preview Day
- October 23 - Cal SOAP College Fair
- November 2 - UCSD's Fall Preview Day
- November 2 - UC Riverside's Fall Preview Day
- November 30 - UC/CSU Application Deadlines
North County Coastal College & Career Fair
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
1290 Ivey Ranch Rd, Oceanside
Over 100 colleges and universities, technical programs, and military recruiters are expected to attend, 85 are already confirmed! All students and families are welcome.
Escondido College & Career Fair
When: Thursday, Sept 26th 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: Escondido High School - 1535 North Broadway, Escondido
- FREE & Open to the public!
- Over 100 Colleges & Career Reps!
- College & Career Prep Workshops!
- Prizes, Swag, Drawings, Food Trucks, & Kona Ice!
University of California Fall Preview Days
To search events for other campuses, they may use the terms "Open House," "Homecoming," "Discover Day" or "Fall Showcase." Check the campus website for a list of upcoming events.
CSU campuses usually hold Open Houses in the spring, stay tuned.
Cal SOAP College Fair
Meet representatives from 100+ colleges, universities and non-profit organizations at this free event
No registration necessary!
Wednesday, Oct 23, 2019, 06:00 PM
Scottish Rite Masonic Center, Camino del Rio South, San Diego, CA, USA
Career Exploration
SAT/ACT
SAT: November 2nd and December 7th
Register at www.collegeboard.org.
ACT: October 26th and December 14th
Register at www.act.org.
Dimensions' CEEB Code is 051702. You will need this information for the test.
Join the DCS Counseling Corner Facebook Group!
Introducing StudentSquare!
DCS is paying for high school students to sign up and receive their information directly without the parents having to be the middlemen. Another step toward truly self-directed learning!
1. On your device, open a web browser and visit:
ssqr.at/acade848 (This link is valid only for 7 days. Let me know if you need a new one)
2. Follow instructions to sign up for StudentSquare.
Stay Connected
Audrey Kirk
Academic Counselor
Dimensions Collaborative
Email: AKIRK@DIMENSIONS.ORG
Website: www.dimensions.org
Location: 1441 Montiel Road #143, Escondido, CA, USA
Phone: 760-560-7927
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DCSAcademicCounseling/?ref=bookmarks