Counseling & CCC Update
News from Counseling & College & Career Center
College Info & Financial Aid
Congratulations your student has made it to their senior year, now what? Counselors have been meeting one on one with seniors to review their high school transcript, test scores (EAP English and Math, SAT/ACT), activities, and help them with their college list. Students are also highly encouraged to make an appointment with Ms. Stoll for additional help (M-Th from 8:30am-2pm). If you have questions, please email your counselor.
There are many important dates coming up in the next month. Be sure to make your calendar:
Saturday, October 1st (online): FAFSA/Dream Act open
Wednesday, October 5th @6pm (PHS Library): College Application Night (info on 4 year colleges)
Tuesday, October 11th @7pm (Casa Grande HS): Financial Aid Night (FAFSA explained)
Tuesday, October 18th (Tutorial & Lunch in CCC): College Application Workshops
October 26th @6pm (PHS Library): SRJC Night
October 1– November 30 (Online): CSU filing period
November 1 – November 30 (Online): UC Filing period
Wednesday, November 2nd @6:30pm (PHS Library): Cash for College Night (apply for FAFSA)
Thursday, November 3rd (Tutorial & Lunch in CCC): College Application Workshops
Tuesday, December 6th (Tutorial in CCC): Scholarship Workshop
SAT/ACT Dates
SAT Dates (register online): 10/1, 11/5 & 12/3 (Deadlines: 9/1, 10/7, & 11/3)
ACT Dates (register online): 9/10, 10/22 & 12/10 (Deadlines: 8/5, 9/16 & 11/4)Seniors planning to go to a four year college MUST take the SAT or ACT by December 2016. Certain majors also want SAT subject tests, for more details see here:
Important Websites (Bookmark these!)
FAFSA: https://fafsa.ed.gov/
CA Dream ACT: https://dream.csac.ca.gov/
CSU Mentor: http://www.csumentor.edu/
UC Application: https://admissions.universityofcalifornia.edu/applicant/login.htm
Common App: http://www.commonapp.org/
SRJC: https://www.santarosa.edu/
SAT: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat
ACT: http://www.act.org/
PEF: http://www.pefinfo.com/scholarships/
PHS College & Career Center: http://petalumahighschool.weebly.com/college-and-career-center.html