Westview Counseling
September & October 2016
Welcome to the 2016-2017 School Year!
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Westview PTSA Art Reflections
PTSA is now accepting student submissions of work around this year’s theme of: What is Your Story? In the reflections program our students are able to submit films, music, dance choreography, poems, short stories, paintings, pictures that relate to the theme for the year. The due date for this National competition is in one month -- October 25th. Find more information HERE.
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College Visits
College Visits @ Westview
Northern Arizona University
Sunday, September 25, 2:00 pm
Hilton San Diego Del Mar
15575 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Thursday, September 29, 6:30pm
Qualcomm Incorporated
Building Q Auditorium
6455 Lusk Boulevard, San Diego
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
Monday, September 26, 7:00 pm
Francis Parker School
6501 Linda Vista Rd, San Diego
https://key.admissions.upenn.edu/portal/penn-in-your-town?id=3af31a1c-de34-4901-9140-988a1d97fd4d
High Tech High International
2855 Farragut Rd., San Diego
San Diego Marriott La Jolla
4240 La Jolla Village Dr., La Jolla
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
1875 El Prado, San Diego
SDG&E Energy Innovation Center
4760 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., SD
Upcoming Events
Firefighter Career Expos
Are you a student athlete? A member of a club or team? Or just curious about a career in the fire service?
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then the California Firefighter Joint Apprenticeship Committee’s Career Expos are for you!
More information HERE
Saturday, Sep 24, 2016, 10:00 AM
10440 Black Mountain Rd. San Diego, CA 92126
Congressman Scott Peters Hosts: Service Academy & R.O.T.C. Information Night
Monday, Oct 3, 2016, 06:00 PM
Clairemont High School, Ute Drive, San Diego, CA, United States
PUSD College & Career Fair
Tuesday, Oct 18, 2016, 06:00 PM
Rancho Bernardo High School, Paseo Lucido, San Diego, CA, United States
Senior Information
Counselor Letter of Recommendation Appointments
Please note that appointment times range from 7:30am to 4:00pm and if your appointment time falls outside of that range, you may want to ensure your timezone is set to Pacific Standard Time. Thank you so much and we look forward to meeting with you.
Senior Portraits
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College Information
Campus Highlight: Bowdoin College
Bowdoin has eliminated the application fee for all applicants who would be the first generation in their families to attend college. The fee would also be waived for any student seeking financial aid assistance from the College. We continue to be need blind in our admissions process, we meet 100% of demonstrated need, and our financial aid packages contain no loans. Apply for Bowdoin's fall fly-in program, a funded visit opportunity for students unable to visit on their own.
Learn more HERE!
Financial Aid Changes for 2017-2018
Advice for students and parents on changes for the 2017-18 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and CA Dream Act Application (CDAA):
1. Apply in Fall - The 2017-18 FAFSA and the CDAA will open on October 1, 2016. This allows students to apply three months earlier than in the past.
2. Applying is Easier - Completing forms for both the FAFSA and the CDAA is easier because applicants will provide income and tax information filed for tax year 2015 (they don't have to estimate). Many students and parents will find completing the FAFSA easier since they will be able to provide income-tax information directly from the IRS Data Retrieval Tool (DRT) that is linked to the FAFSA.* Info on the DRT
*Please note the CDAA does not support the IRS Data Retrieval Tool.
Unchanged: The priority filing deadline is still March 2 for both applications. Students may receive information regarding Cal Grant eligibility in the fall, but will still receive their UC financial aid offer(s) after notification of admission in the spring.
Westview Counseling
Website: http://www2.powayusd.com/pusdwvhs/
Location: 1800 Camino Del Sur, San Diego, CA, United States
Phone: 858-780-2000
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Twitter: @westviewcounsel