Westview Counseling Newsletter
October 2017
Resilience- the power or ability to succeed in the face of adversity
Important Dates for SENIORS!
Financial Aid Night
Tuesday, Oct 3, 2017, 06:00 PM
Mt. Carmel High School, Carmel Mountain Road, San Diego, CA, United States
Senior UC/CSU Workshop
Wednesday, Oct 4, 2017, 08:30 AM
Westview High School, Camino Del Sur, San Diego, CA, United States
Invitation from Harvard, Princeton, University of Virginia, Wellesley, Yale
Thursday, Oct 19, 2017, 07:00 PM
840 4th Avenue, Chula Vista, CA, United States
Northrup Grumman Internship Informational Meeting
Monday, Oct 23, 2017, 11:30 AM
Westview High School Room A104
Community College Night
Tuesday, Feb 13, 2018, 09:00 PM
Del Norte High School, Nighthawk Lane, San Diego, CA, United States
College Resources
- Deciding to major in math, science or engineering? Click https://majorprep.com/ to learn more about these majors!
- Encouraging SENIORS to apply for the Wendy's High School Heisman Scholarship click the following link to apply and learn more! http://wendysheisman.com
Mark your calendar with the following!
October 1st CSU Application opens
October 1st FASFA Application opens
October 6th- Deadline for Early Application LOR counselor appointments
October 7th- SAT Test
October 9th- LOR counselor appointments for regular decision applications begin (see info below)
October 11th- PSAT
October 25-26th- Quarter 1 Finals
October 27th- Non student day
If your schools need a School Report or Counselor Letter of Rec:
- schedule a meeting: log onto MyConnect: WVHS Counseling 2017-18 Course, Select the Seniors Tab, Click on Letter of Recommendation Tab, Click on your counselor's name and choose a time)
- complete LOR packet for meeting: DOWNLOAD packet and complete your section and have your parents/guardians complete their sections prior to your scheduled appointment
- List all schools on Naviance/Family Connection under "colleges I'm applying to"
*Remember UC's, CSU's, and most other public schools don't require letters of recommendation, but make sure to double check what documents your specific schools need.
Community Education for Westview Families
PUSD Parent Education Course Offerings
Help support your community for better mental health and substance abuse recovery. Click the following link to register for the Community Alliance for Healthy Minds http://www.cahmsd.org
Upcoming College Fair Opportunities
- Oct. 1, University of Southern California Register
- Oct. 2, Fordham University Register
- Oct. 3, San Marcos USD College Fair Information
- Oct. 4, North San Diego Coastal Area College Fair Information
- Oct. 8, Pepperdine University Information
- Oct. 10, San Diego Christian College Fair Information
- Oct. 14, Purdue University Register
- Oct. 14 Massachusetts Insititute of Technology Information Information
- Oct. 15, Emory University Register
- Oct. 15, University of Colorado, Boulder Register
- Oct. 18th, PUSD College Fair Information
- Oct. 18, University of Notre Dame Register
- Oct. 18, Emerson College Register
- Oct. 18, Tulane University Register
- Oct. 19, Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Wellesley, & University of Virginia Register
- Oct. 21, New York University Register
- Oct. 25, Cal SOAP College Fair Information
- Oct. 28, San Diego Performing & Visual Arts Fair Information
- Nov. 5, Washington & Lee University Register
Black College Fair
Come out and meet black college recruiters, students, and alumni at the Black College Fair! Everyone is invited.
Where: Long Beach Convention Center- Seaside Room
Register at: longbeachblackcollegefair17.eventbrite.com
Remember here are some ways to stay connected!
Remind
Text to 81010 or 858-215-6489
Class of 2018
Text: @wvhs-2018
Class of 2019
Text: @wvhs-2019
Class of 2020
Text: @wvhs-2020
Class of 2021
Text: @wvhs-2021
Scholarships
Text: @whs-schol
You can also stay up do date on scheduled activities by accessing monthly calendars below.
Upcoming Internships/Experiences
Take advantage of opportunities like these to gain experience outside of the classroom.
Get Published! You are invited to submit your essay to the Saltman Quarterly through UCSD. View the prompt and submission guidelines in the following document
When: October 7th from 12:45-4:15.
Visit HOME website more information about the program, and to learn about
applying to this program
Westview Counseling
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Location: 1800 Camino Del Sur, San Diego, CA, United States
Phone: (858) 780 2000