• PLANNING FOR AFTER HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTATION: Shared to seniors during English classes with helpful links to resources.

• FHS Seniors: Plans After High School google form:  ALL seniors please complete this google form  to let your counselor know of your plans.

• SENIOR MEETINGS: Counselors will be offering individual senior meetings from September through November to review post-high school plans and resources.  To arrange a senior meeting with your alpha counselor: 1) complete FHS Seniors: Plans After High School google form and 2) sign-up on your counselor's calendar.  Students are eligible for ONE senior meeting so please come prepared with questions.

• COLLEGE APPLICATION LABS: Seniors, need help with college applications?  Whether you have questions or just need time to work on college applications, academic counselors will be available during Thursday Access to support you until December 4th. 

• PUSD FINANCIAL AID PRESENTATION: Link to presentation and helpful videos available!

• California requires ALL seniors to complete the FAFSA or California Dream Act by March 2nd or opt out.  

• Visit the College & Career Center website and read the newsletter for more information and events, including college visits!

• SAT for Seniors at FHS on October 10th: Register by Friday, September 12th

• CSU College Nights: The CSU and our 23 universities are ready to introduce you to the life-changing possibilities we have to offer. Join us this fall for our free CSU College Nights to meet with campus representatives and learn about how to get ready for college. 

• Washington State University Instant Decision Day at FHS on Sept 19th: Are you considering applying to WSU for Fall 2026? If so, join us on September 19th for an Instant Decision Day Event during lunch! See FLYER for details.

• Las Positas College Open House: November 15th (10 a.m. - 1 p.m.).  Come find out why Las Positas is a smart choice!  They are #2 ranked community college in California and #4 ranked in U.S.

• Tri-Valley College & Career Fair: Monday, October 20th at Livermore High School from 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Students and their families have the chance to meet with representatives from community colleges, UCs, CSUs, private and out-of-state schools, the military, and apprenticeships. There is something for all students regardless of their chosen pathways.

Applying through the Common Application

Counselor evaluations are required for colleges on the Common Application.  Students applying through Common App must submit to counselor at least TWO WEEKS before your FIRST deadline.  Please remember to submit your materials in advance of holiday breaks since counselors do not work over breaks.  See deadlines for materials below. 

MATERIALS NEEDED FOR COUNSELOR TO SUBMIT COUNSELOR EVALUATION:

• 1. FHS Seniors: Plans After High School google form

  2. FHS Senior Brag Sheet google form

  3. Request Counselor as Recommender on Common App

  4. Request Teachers as Recommenders on Common App

  5. Complete FERPA waiver

  6. Add your term or admission plan for your earliest deadline in Common App so counselors don’t miss your deadline.                                  Video Help: https://tinyurl.com/CAtermAdd

REMINDERS:

• REMEMBER to ask teachers for letters of recommendation well in advance of deadlines (two weeks or more) to ensure there is plenty of time to complete and to make sure they are able to write a letter since many teachers have a limit to how many letters of recommendations they write each year.  

• Submit applications when you are ready - don’t wait for teachers/counselors.

• School info for Common App resource

DEADLINES FOR COMMON APP MATERIALS: Counselors DO NOT work over holiday breaks so plan accordingly.  Keep track of deadlines to submit the Common App materials to counselors in a timely manner as listed below. 

      Oct 15th deadline - materials due Oct 1st

      Nov 1st deadline - materials due Oct 17th

      Nov 15th deadline - materials due Oct 30th

      Dec 1st deadline - materials due Nov 7th

      Dec 15th deadline - materials due Dec 2nd

      Jan 1st deadline - materials due Dec 2nd

      Jan 15th deadline - materials due Dec 10th

      Feb 1st deadline - materials due Jan 16th

Information from Las Positas College

STUDENTS!  Check out the flyers (below) for information about available course offerings and how to get started for admission.  For those students looking for local alternatives in their next academic year, Las Positas College offers a number of low cost options to help prepare students for transfer, vocation, or career.  In addition, check-out Las Positas's Academic and Career Pathways webpage for certificate and degree options for various career pathways.