September 2026 Newsletter

September:

Seniors:

       John Muir Climb mentorship Deadline, September 1, Apply if you are interested in the medical field

  Create your CSU, UC and Common app accounts

                 For Common App Schools, research which campuses need letters of rec and speak with your teachers

                  Finalize your College lists   

                  View the upcoming College and Universities who are visiting the College and Career Center if you need a                      little help to finalize your list.

Keep track of all of your user names and passwords for your campuses using the action and planning sheets below.

• Application Action Sheet (Before Applying to colleges)

• University Action Planning Sheet (After submitting applications)

Juniors:

•         Mark your calendars, October 22 is the MDUSD Annual College Fair at Ygnacio Valley High. How to Make the Most of a College Fair Experience

       ●        Challenge yourself academically: Take advantage of the course offerings, and don’t be afraid to ask about    higher-level classes if you aren’t feeling challenged.

• Check out what Colleges and Universities are visiting the College and Career Center this fall. Sign up to meet with some of the representatives!

• Purchase your PSAT Ticket September 8th on the ASB Webstore

• Attend Club Rush

Sophomores:

●        Start exploring possible careers: There are so many possibilities out there. What sounds interesting to you? Start with your interests and see where your research takes you. Talk to Mrs. Santos about shadowing and internship opportunities.

Complete the surveys in Calfiorniacolleges.edu and favorite careers that you might consider pursuing.

Attend Club Rush

Freshman:

●        Start exploring possible careers: There are so many possibilities out there. What sounds interesting to you? Start with your interests and see where your research takes you. Talk to Mrs. Santos about shadowing and internship opportunities.

Complete the surveys in Calfiorniacolleges.edu and favorite careers that you might consider pursuing.

Attend Club Rush

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Monday ~ September 7,  Labor Day University of Pacific, 3rd period       Layola Marymount 6th period

Tuesday ~ September 8  ~   University of Pacific, 3rd period       Loyola Marymount 6th period  

Wednesday ~ September 9  

Thursday, September 10 ~   UC Davis 1st period,       DVC Kick Start ~ 3rd period

Friday ~ September 11 ~  Mrs. Santos attendng UC Conference All Day

Scholarships    

Seniors: Launch UC/CSU/CCC Applications 8/2026

Seniors Finalizing your College Lists 8/2026

Seniors: Steps to the Future 4/28/26

Freshman Getting to know your College Options

Junior Preparing For College 3/26

Junior Financial Aid Presentation

AP Course/Concurrent Enrollment Presentation 2026

Freshmen Skills Survey 2025

Sophomore Work Values 2025

Financial Aid 101 Classroom Presentation 2025

Financial Aid Night 2025

Junior Parent Night 2025

Senior College Application Launch 2025

Senior Parent Night 2025

Senior Finalizing your College List

UC PIQ WORKSHOP 2025

Senior Survey/Senior transcript Request

NCAA SS Presentation 4/24/2025

NCAA Website Full Presentation

Researching Scholarships SS 3/6/2025

AP Parent Presentation 1/23/2025

FAFSA/CADAA Classroom  1/7/25

Underclassmen Parent Presentation 11/2024

Junior Classroom Presentation 2024

August 2024 Senior Classroom Presentation

Ongoing College and University Visits to Northgate