CVHS
College & Career Center
Seniors Awards Night is next week!
Wednesday, May 18, 6pm @CVHS Stadium
*Seniors who are being recognized at the event were sent an invitation to their email and their parent/guardian email. A paper invitation was mailed out on Monday 5/9.
Invited seniors may bring up to 4 guests.
*If you did not receive an invitation but think that you should have, please contact Ms. Zuckerbrow at azuckerbrow@cv.k12.ca.us.
All seniors are invited to attend, with student ID, whether or not they received an invite.
Follow the CVHS College & Career Center on Instagram! @cvcollegecareer
2022 SOAR DAY Flyer.pdfUMOJA DAY BCRC TOUR FLIER.pdfRecordings of past college and career speakers are on YouTube:
Upcoming Programs and Internships
Upcoming Events
Castro Valley_SAT and ACT_Spring 2022.pdfRevolution Test Prep SAT/ACT Practice Tests
SAT: Saturday, May 7
ACT: Saturday, May 14
Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm PT
Register here: https://www.revolutionprep.com/partners/1035/
Coalition Week (May 15 - May 19)
From May 15 – 19, your students and their families can learn about new, helpful college search resources, and celebrate all the hard work you all do!
Sunday, May 15, 5 p.m. CDT: Self Care 101. A conversation on the importance of self-care throughout the college admissions process with Carleton College, Rice University, and UChicago.
Monday, May 16, 6 p.m. CDT: Understanding Financial Aid. An overview of the financial aid process. Simultaneous sessions (one in English, one in Spanish) will address popular terms/structures and offer tips for navigating the financial aid process.
Tuesday, May 17, 6 p.m. CDT: College Essays 101. A discussion with UChicago and University of Michigan on how essays can add an important perspective to a student’s application and learn how different kinds of essays are considered in a holistic review process.
Wednesday, May 18, 6 p.m. CDT: Look Inside the Admissions Committee: a Case Study Exercise. This is your chance to see what an application looks like and how applications are reviewed! Together, you and admissions counselors from UChicago and Northwestern University will review applications, and decide who is admitted, waitlisted, or denied admission. See you in the committee room!
Thursday, May 19, 6 p.m. CDT: Making the Most of Your Summer. Join Bates College, Colorado College, Emory University, University of Southern California, and UChicago for a discussion on how to make the most of your summer to prepare yourself for the college search and application process.
News & Announcements
Seniors - You've received your college decision, good or bad. What are your next steps?
Compare financial aid offers
Attend virtual or in person events at colleges
Submit your Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) and deposit by May 1
Accept financial aid scholarships, grants, and other
View the presentation for more info!
Come see us with questions in the CCC!
Denied from a college (or colleges)? Read this article! https://time.com/charter/6164408/what-college-rejections-can-mean/
Congressional Art Competition
Each spring, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation and in each congressional district. Since the Artistic Discovery competition began in 1982, more than 650,000 high school students have participated.
The contest is open to all high school students in California's 15th Congressional District; a panel of local artists will select the winners. The over-all winner of our district’s competition will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol. The exhibit in Washington will also include artwork from other contest winners nationwide.
The deadline to submit artwork is 5 PM PT Friday, April 15, 2022.
Check out our updated Scholarships Page!
A Handful of new scholarships have been added to our scholarships page! Go there or follow the link below to check them out!
Interested in helping local students? Become a CV Tutor Today!
CV Tutors is Offering Free Virtual tutoring
Are you interested in tutoring elementary and middle school students from around our school district? Do you want to earn volunteer hours and make a difference in the community? Join CV Tutors!
College of the Week
College & Career Center Staff
A little about me:
I grew up in Staten Island, NY
I participated in an exchange program in high school, living and studying in Sofia, Bulgaria for Spring semester of 10th grade.
My hobbies include Ultimate Frisbee, hiking, reading, travel and visiting with family and friends.
I am the advisor of the CVHS Ultimate Frisbee club, the Wombats.
My Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics (minor in Education), University of Delaware
Studied abroad winter session in South Africa
Master's Degree in School Counseling, San Jose State University
Work History:
Academic Counselor, Castro Valley High School
College & Career Center Technician, Hayward High School & Tennyson High School
Program Manager, Microsoft
Content Specialist, Danger
College & Career Advisor / Teacher / Program Coordinator, San Jose Conservation Corps & Charter School
Youth Leader, AmeriCorps Youth Corps Program (After-school program in San Jose)
Mr. Keanu Dasalla, CTE College & Career Tech
Education
CVHS class of 2016
Bachelor’s Degree in English from CSU East Bay
Work History
Volunteered with Castro Valley Adult School’s special education program
Office Technician at Castro Valley Adult School
Content Editor for Castro Valley Today, sister site to the Castro Valley Marketplace
Substitute Teacher for Castro Valley Unified School District
Interests
I love to read and write fiction and have even had my work published in CSU East Bay’s literary magazine, Occam’s Razor. I also enjoy playing old video games, building computers, designing Lego sets, and talking about movies and tv shows.
Ms. Mattie Peracca, CTE College & Career Tech
Education
Master of Arts - Music Theory, Cal State East Bay (2017)
Bachelor of Arts - Music, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo (2013)
Associate of Arts - GE, Cuesta College (2010)
Work History
Dandan Performing Arts Center - Teaching Artist (2021-present)
Cannery Kitchen and Tap - Assistant Manager (2020-21)
Better World Music School - Piano Teacher (2015-20)
Arthur Murray Hayward - Ballroom Dance Instructor (2014-15)
Interests
Playing and teaching the piano
Reading and writing poetry
Traveling
Spending time with our six guinea pigs
Meet our College Mentors from Cal State East Bay!
Check out the College Mentor page for Introduction videos and Advice for students!
Interested in pre-registering to vote?
Students ages 16-17 are welcome to pick up a free voter registration form at the College & Career Center, or visit the website below to apply online: