The College and Careers Center works closely with Seniors as they move through the college application process and their applications for financial aid and scholarships. The Senior Timeline can be downloaded from this page, and gives all the important deadlines for action coming up this year.

We also offer a great deal of personalized support for our Seniors. Students may make appointments for individual college preparation assistance.  Appointments will be offered at 2:30 pm from Monday through Thursday during the months of September, October, November, and December. 

Many colleges, including UC, CSU, out-of-state, private, vocational and community colleges, visit WGHS throughout the year.  Visits include information tables during lunch break, presentations, and meetings with individual students. These visits are announced during the daily morning announcements, and students need to sign up in the College and Careers Center in order to meet with representatives from those colleges that interest them.

The following events are planned for SENIORS:

MOCK SAT TEST WITH REVOLUTION TEST PREP Saturday August 29th, 2009 from 8:45 am to 1:00 pm in the Library

This full-length, Mock SAT Test, proctored by Revolution Test Prep. For Seniors, it is a great way to prepare for Fall 2009 SAT tests. As a fundraiser for WGHS, a donation of $10 will be used to fund WGHS scholarships for college-bound Seniors. Students will receive an online score report including a detailed performance analysis, plus written feedback on the essay.  Register online at http://www.revolutionprep.com

COLLEGE ESSAY/SENIOR RESUME WORKSHOP Tuesday/Wednesday August 25th/26th, 2009 in the College and Careers Center

All Seniors will attend this workshop on the College Application Essay and Senior Resume during their English classes.  We will take a detailed look at the essay prompts, the dos and don’ts of college application essay writing, and what the individual colleges look for in an application essay.  The workshop will also cover completion of the Senior Resume form, required for recommendation letters and scholarship nominations. 

SENIOR PARENT EVENING: COLLEGE READINESS Thursday, August 27th, 2009 from 600 pm to 7:00 pm in the College and Career Center

This information evening will give you vital information on what students should be doing now to be ready for the Fall college application process.  We will take a detailed look at college application requirements, review the support that the College and Career Center offers, and discuss scholarships and financial aid. 

WGHS ALUMNI COLLEGE PANEL Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm & repeated 2:00pm to 3:00 pm in the College and Careers Center

Seniors will be invited to participate in a panel discussion with WGHS alumni, attending a variety of colleges (Private, UC, CSU and Community College).  Topics will include the college application process, post-admission activities, financing college, freshman college experiences, and tips on how to be successful in college.

UC AND CSU APPLICATION WORKSHOPS Every Tuesday and Thursday from October 1st to November 24th, 2009 Period 1/Period 6/after school in the College and Careers Center

Small group sessions for students applying to colleges in the University of California and California State University systems, going step-by-step through the online application forms. 

COLLEGE APPLICATION WRAP-UP DROP-IN CLINIC Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm in the College and Careers Center

Need help with the final details on your college application?  Drop in and get it!

FINANCIAL AID/SCHOLARSHIP WORKSHOP Thursday/Friday, December 3rd/4th, 2009 in the College & Careers Center

Senior English classes will take part in this workshop and look at: Financial Aid and how to apply; types of scholarships; where to find scholarship information; how to get letters of recommendation; the Dos and Don’ts of writing a scholarship essay; and avoiding scholarship scams.

FINANCIAL AID NIGHT Tuesday, January 19th, 2010 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm in the Library/Media Center

For families of Seniors, a workshop to help fill out the FAFSA forms and get all your questions answered.  Our Financial Aid Experts will take you line-by-line through the FAFSA form and application process.

SCHOLARSHIP NIGHT Thursday, January 14th, 2010 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm in the College and Careers Center

Scholarships are an important part of funding your time in college.  This evening will look at: types of scholarships; where to find scholarship information; letters of recommendation; the Dos and Don’ts of writing a scholarship essay; and avoiding scholarship scams.

COMMUNITY COLLEGE FAIR AND PRESENTATIONS Thursday, January 21st, 2010 from 9:00 am to 12 noon in the Library

The local community colleges and vocational schools will be attending the Fair, (including DeAnza, West Valley, Evergreen, Foothill, San Jose City, Mission, and Heald colleges), and conducting presentations about their college during the morning.  Throughout February and March, representatives from the Community Colleges will be on campus conducting individual interviews with interested Seniors.

CASH FOR COLLEGE Saturday, February 6th, 2010 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm in the Library Computer Lab

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A drop-in, interactive workshop offering individual assistance on completing the FAFSA forms line-by-line.  Spanish translation will be provided.

CAL GRANT/FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION SESSIONS Monday, February 22nd, 2010 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the College and Careers Center

Last minute reminders will be made to all Seniors during the day in their English classes.  Individual help completing the FAFSA will be available in the College and Careers Center from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.

FAFSA “LAST CHANCE” DROP IN Thursday, February 25th, 2010 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the College and Careers Center

Your last chance to get expert help completing your FAFSA before the March 2nd deadline!

COMMUNITY COLLEGE ORIENTATION AND REGISTRATION EVENTS March/April 2010 on Various Dates in the College and Careers Center

The opportunity for all Seniors planning to attend a local Community College in Fall 2010 to complete the required placement tests, orientation classes and course registration.

Louise Gill
College and Career Center Technician
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