*Start visiting Colleges and Universities with your student during the summer.
*Make an appointment with the High School Counselor to discuss your student's four year plan for College acceptance.
*Have your student start a resume of their community service and activities.
*Watch a virtual college tour.
*Attend a sporting event at a university, tickets will be less expensive than professional sports and you will experience the college fan enthusiasm!
Information and Websites
Tooth and Nail by Charles Harrington Elster and Joseph Elliot (A novel that assists students with SAT prep)
Ventura County Regional Occupational Program ROP (offers career preparation courses) 388-4430
American Association of University Women AAUW 805 482-5344 (Organization to promote the higher education of young women)
www.californiacolleges.edu (how College can be affordable!)
www.csumentor.edu (Information via the internet for families on pre-admission, financial aid and admissions to the Cal State University System)
U of C Pathways for High School Students
www.csac.ca.gov (California Student Aid Commission Workbook0
www.scholarshare.com (Golden State Scholarshare College Savings Trust information0
www.fafsa.ed.gov (Federal Aid information)
www.collegeboard.com (College searches and advice for students and parents)
www.act.org (College search, advice, timelines, financial aid information)
www.petersons.com (College search, financial aid, test prep information, excellent source for information on summer programs)
www.fastweb.com (Probably the largest and the best scholarship search site on the web)
www.universityquest.com/UQ_Static/schoolsearch/ (college/university search tool)