College and Career
School counselors play a critical role in supporting college/career development as they:
Collaborate with students, families, educational staff and the community to ensure all students select a postsecondary path to productive citizenry for the students.
Work with students to identify their interests, abilities, specific career clusters and postsecondary plans.
Help students plan the transition from school to postsecondary education and/or the world of work.
Advise students on multiple postsecondary pathways (e.g., college, career-specific credentials and certifications, apprenticeships, military, service-year programs, full-time employment with a family-supporting wage).
Connect students to early college programs (e.g., dual credit/dual enrollment).
Provide opportunities for all students to develop the mindsets and behaviors necessary to learn work-related skills, resilience, perseverance, an understanding of lifelong learning as a part of long-term career success, a positive attitude toward learning and a strong work ethic.
(ASCA, 2014)
Learn about the different college-access programs we have at Mission High.
Brag Sheet (English)
Your brag sheet/resume will help your school counselor, teacher, or staff have a better impression of your work, goals and accomplishments when asking for letters of recommendation for scholarships, schools etc.
Please remember to make a copy
Brag Sheet (Spanish)
Su brag sheet / currículum ayudará a su consejero escolar, maestro o personal a tener una mejor impresión de su trabajo, metas y logros cuando solicite cartas de recomendación para becas, escuelas, etc.
Por favor de recordar hacer una copia
UC’s no longer require a SAT or ACT test score for admission!
CSU’s no longer require a SAT or ACT test score for admission!
Private Schools vary, please make sure to consult with each private school to see if standardized test scores are required.
Some UC Tips....
Deposit Deferrals
If you are considered low income, you may qualify to defer your deposit to a later date. The option would show up in your UC campus portal when you accept.
Gap Period
If you want to defer your admissions, you can request a gap period, usually granted for medical or military reasons, and usually not a full year.
Undocumented Students
If you are undocumented and have questions about your legal rights, you can request a virtual appointment with your UC Campus and speak with a Legal Aid. Email admissions to request.
Visit a UC Campus
Not in person, but virtually! (ie tours, workshops, etc) -> click here
Discover what your interests are and how they relate to the world of work. The Interest Profiler helps you decide what kinds of occupations and jobs you might want to explore based on your interests.
Want to start exploring colleges? Use this step-by-step guide to help you learn about some key college strategies.
Am I on the right track?
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Virtual College Fairs
Please visit: Virtual College Fairs to gain knowledge of various schools and explore the different options available.