Resources

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Resource Subpages

Resources to Help Students & Parents

Comparison of CVHS Graduation Requirements and UC/CSU Admission Requirements

CVHS/CSU/UC Comparison Table

College Essay Guy Advice

What Colleges Want Podcast Series


RECLAIM FEE

RECLAIM FEE (freedom & equity in education) is an organization dedicated to helping low-income, first-generation, and immigrant high school students succeed during high school and beyond.


They created an online resource for marginalized students. It includes a list of 100+ free summer programs and a library of online competitions that students can participate in from home (many offer monetary rewards). Additionally, there is a list of summer programs that provide immigrant students with scholarships.

LINK TO WEBSITE


Revolution Prep: Free Webinars

https://www.revolutionprep.com/webinars/ 

College Guidance Network

https://www.collegeguidancenetwork.com/events-resources 

Videos of Recorded Workshops, Events, and Resources!

WACAC los invita a ver esta grabación de nuestra primera sesión virtual de Cafecito con Colegios, una serie de seminarios web para familias hispanohablantes. Durante esta sesión virtual, nuestros panelistas de las oficinas de admisión de universidades públicas y privadas en California hablan sobre los cambios importantes que han ocurrido en el mundo de admisiones universitarias debido a la pandemia de COVID-19. Tenga su cafecito listo y haga clic en este enlace para ver el video.

Activating Success Flyer .pdf

The First Gen Empowerment Project helps prepare students in California for life after high school. We provide college and career-readiness resources to ensure students are informed about opportunities available for them and are in the best position to take advantage of them. 

First Gen Empowerment Project Parent Community Support Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/First-Gen-Empowerment-113287240422920/ 

For low income students: 

The Matchlighters Scholarship offers free college application counseling for high-achieving, low-income students from experienced college counselors.

https://www.collegeessayguy.com/matchlighters


Parent Tool Kit from College Greenlight

Are you unsure of how you can support your child's transition to college? In this toolkit we teach you how to help your student choose a career, apply to college, and find financial aid.

View the tool kit here.

https://www.collegegreenlight.com/ 



myOptions empowers students to explore colleges and careers with free technology, advice, planning tools, and encouragement from family and educators, as they discover more about themselves on their journey through high school.

https://myoptions.org/

ECMC The College Place is a college access center helping students pursue educational opportunities after high school. We provide information, assistance, and encouragement to help students achieve their goals. 

The College Place Summer Workshop Series recordings are available through the end of August. Workshops about College and Finances can be found here: https://sites.google.com/view/tcpsummerworkshops2023

Some topics are – junior/senior checklist, creating a college list, college essays, financial aid, scholarships, budgeting, etc.

Students can receive free resources and additional support with The College Place here: https://bit.ly/ECMCTCP 

Opportunities Guide

The Opportunities guide helps high school students choose the right college, understand admission requirements, identify types of financial aid and more. 

https://www.ecmc.org/students/opportunities-guide-workbook.html 

A Student’s Guide to Your First Year of College 

The first year of college can be stressful, scary, and overwhelming, but this video guide is here to set you up for success. From creating smart study habits to building a support system, it’s got all the college tips a freshman needs to calm those nerves. A Student’s Guide to Your First Year of College is a crash course for first-year students, offering tools to help you succeed in college. This playlist will help you: Learn how to pay for college Build a budget while at school Live on your own for the first time Build a community Find mentors to support you Teach you mental health and wellness tools to stay balanced at school 

View the video Here.

Set To Go

Your guide to the transition from high school to college and adulthood.

Set to Go is a program from The Jed Foundation (JED) built to help teens prepare for the transition out of high school. Emotional preparedness for life after high school involves five key areas of knowledge and skill development. Set to Go provides a wealth of information about each.

https://www.settogo.org/