1. MHHS COLLEGE NIGHT
2018

2. SCHEDULE
FAMILIES HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND 3 WORKSHOPS THIS EVENING!
6:00-6:25 INTRODUCTION
6:30-6:55 WORKSHOP 1
7:00-7:25 WORKSHOP 2
7:30-7:55 WORKSHOP 3

3. WORKSHOPS THE RIGHT FIT- presented by Karen Friesen L103
An overview of college systems. Explore different types of plans for after high school and create a balanced college list using Naviance tools!
PREPARING FOR COLLEGE- presented by Valerie Martin L125
Covering specific UC & CSU high school course completion requirements for admission (A-G). Review timeline for college preparation including SAT/ACT test recommendations.
COMMUNITY COLLEGE- presented by Carrie Bennett L121
Learn about entrance requirements & opportunities offered through CA Community Colleges.
AFFORDING COLLEGE- presented by Adrianna Dooner L107
Get more information about college costs and affording college through the completion of the FAFSA (Federal Aid Application) and scholarships.

4. COLLEGES MUSTANGS! Class of 2017 & 2018 college acceptances include…
ALL of the UCs!
UC Berkeley, UCLA, UC Irvine, UC Riverside, UC Santa Barbara, UC Merced, UC Davis, UC Santa Cruz, UC San Diego
17 of the CSUs!
San Jose State, CSU Stanislaus, Cal State East Bay, San Francisco State, San Diego State, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and more!
Amazing private schools!
Cornell, Pepperdine, Santa Clara, Rice, Brown, Wellesley, just to name a few!
Out of state colleges and universities!
University of Washington, University of Oregon, University of Hawaii, and more!

5. TIMELINE FOR COLLEGE
Detailed timeline available on the handout. Here are a few highlights...
Focus on GPA in 10th and 11th Grade
Take the SAT or ACT spring of junior year
Build a college list summer after junior year
Apply for 4-year colleges fall of senior year
Apply for scholarships throughout senior year
Complete the FAFSA to be eligible to receive financial aid fall of senior year

6. HOW COUNSELORS HELP
Annual guidance on course selection & eligibility requirements
Status letters mailed home to juniors (spring) and seniors (fall)
Individual meetings with every junior and senior to discuss goals and next steps
Informational nights for students and parents, college application labs, scholarship advertising, reminder s, help with questions
Write letters of recommendation if needed
Submit any records requested by students to colleges and universities

7. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain a strong GPA
Take advantage of informational sessions, application help, etc.
Develop a well-curated college list
Complete college applications,
Complete FAFSA, and search for and apply for scholarships if desired
Meet all deadlines
Register online with NCAA if student athlete:
COMMUNICATE with your counselor!
Request any documentation needed from MHHS at least 3 business weeks in advance
Inform counselors of college goals and plans, NCAA plans
Update counselors when you are accepted!!!

8. WORKSHOP LOCATIONS THE RIGHT FIT- presented by Karen Friesen L103
PREPARING FOR COLLEGE- presented by Valerie Martin L125
COMMUNITY COLLEGE- presented by Carrie Bennett L121
AFFORDING COLLEGE- presented by Adrianna Dooner L107