• Planning for After High School Presentation: Shared with Seniors on September 22

• FHS Seniors: Plans After High School Google Form:  All seniors, please complete this Google Form to let your counselor know 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 the 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 starting in during Access on Wednesdays from October 7th through December 2nd.  

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

• California requires All Seniors to complete the FAFSA or California Dream Act applications by May 2, 2027, or opt out by April 16, 2027. Review the PUSD Applying for Financial Aid instructions.  

• Visit the College & Career Center website

• SAT for Seniors at FHS on October 9th: Registration closed on September 25

• 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 Oct 15: Are you considering applying to WSU for Fall 2026? If so, join us on October 15 for an Instant Decision Day Event during Access!  Be sure to sign up for Access in advance. See FLYER for details.

• Tri-Valley College & Career Fair: Tuesday, October 20 at Foothill High School from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. 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 the Common App must submit to their counselor at least TWO WEEKS before their 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 recommendation 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 16th

      Nov 15th deadline - materials due Oct 30th

      Dec 1st deadline - materials due Nov 3rd

      Dec 15th deadline - materials due Dec 1st

      Jan 1st deadline - materials due Dec 8th

      Jan 15th deadline - materials due Dec 14th

      Feb 1st deadline - materials due Jan 15th

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.