College & Career Center
WELCOME!
The College and Career Center is located in the Workday Student Center and has many valuable resources for students and parents. Students from all grades are welcome to schedule one-on-one appointments to discuss college & career exploration, volunteer and job opportunities and the post high school planning process.
Contact Information
Ana Mooney
(925)314-1902
Email: amooney@srvusd.net
Schedule a meeting *HERE*
*Please note: I do not discuss course selections. Please contact your alphabet counselor for course selections and NDC's
College Representatives: please schedule your visit on Rep Visits
Hours
Monday: 8:00am-4:30pm
Tuesday: 8:00am-4:30pm
Wednesday: 8:00am-4:30pm
Thursday: 8:00am-4:30pm
Friday: 8:00am-4:30pm
Topics May Include
College, major & career exploration
College admissions requirements
College application review
Essay brainstorming
Scholarships & financial aid
Community college
Trade School/Careers
Military options
Standardized testing & recommended timelines
Summer programs, jobs, & internships
Volunteer opportunities
Resume & interviewing tips
Goal Setting
For information about CSF at Monte Vista please go to the CSF website
Scholarships
Stone Valley Middle School $500 Alumni Scholarship Deadline April 15
Montair Elementary School Alumni $500 Scholarship Deadline April 15
Monte Vista Athletic Boosters Scholarship of $1,000 awarded up to 10 Seniors! Application form here Deadline April 19
MVHS PTSA Scholarship $1,000 awarded to 5 Seniors! Deadline April 15
Gary Natali Memorial Scholarship $1,000 awarded to 1 Senior! Deadline April 15
San Ramon Valley Rotary, Bill Gregory Scholarship, 3-5 awards between $250-$1,000 Deadline April 20
FOR The Valley CPC Scholarship $3000 award Deadline April 21
Recycle Smart $2,000 Scholarship Deadline April 29
Contra Costa County Historical Society Essay Contest $1500 awarded to 3 Seniors! Deadline April 30
Greenbrook Elementary Alumni Scholarship $1000 Deadline May 1
National Coalition of 100 Black Women Deadline May 1
Diablo Black Men's Group Senior Scholarships from $1,000-$5,000 Deadline
May 1
Monte Vista CSF Senior Scholarship 2, $500 Scholarships Deadline May 17
Current Juniors! Bryan Canyon Education Foundation 4 year full tuition paid! Live Webinar Info Session April 24, Deadline to apply May 22
Resources
Need Help With Your Essays? Check out the College Essay Guy
Free test prep and tutoring! Check out Khan Academy
Test Prep and Bootcamps! Check out our own MV Academic Boosters
Learn about the FAFSA
FREE Financial Aid Workshops at DVC! All students and families are welcome to attend regardless of what college they are going to! If you are confused by the FAFSA or how financial aid works, this is a great opportunity to speak with a financial aid expert and get help filling out the FAFSA.
Job/Volunteer Opportunities
Dog Sitter Wanted for Spring Break!
Love Pugs? Tiny Paws Pug Rescue is looking for volunteers to help with their annual fundraiser on May4. Email amooney@srvusd.net for info!
Dog Sitter Weekly Job
McCaulous and David M. Brian hiring!
Adventure Day Camp Summer Jobs!
Local Volunteer Opportunity with Downs Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area
Volunteer Tutoring to Local Elementary Students with Equity for Education
Part Time Shipping/Receiving Position with a local business
Part Time Admin Assistant at local CPA Firm
Part Time Help with light duties around house
In-N-Out Now Hiring!
GrowFit Camp Counselor in Training Volunteers wanted!
Gov Trek Youth Leadership Program is for young women who are juniors or seniors in high school and aims to address the shortage of women in public service and elected office
Love Working with Kids? Volunteers needed to help with social skills groups on Saturday mornings
Internship/Leadership/Summer Programs
Red Cross Summer Internship Program Deadline April 22
Women in Health: Women's Empowerment Panel June 25-30
Current Sophomores! State Board of Education Student Board Member for the 2025/26 school year Deadline Sep 20, 2024
Stanford Tri-Valley Summer Clinical Academy
HOBY Summer Leadership Seminars
FIRE Free speech Leadership Summit
St. Mary's College Summer Academy for High School students
Berkeley Pre College Scholars Summer Program
UCSB Pre College Summer Programs
TCU Neeley Analytics Summer Academy
USC Pre College Summer and Online Programs
Dance Teacher Apprentice Tutu's Dance Studio
Interested in becoming a Vet? Washington State University is offering a 10 course virtual Junior Veterinarian Scribe Certification email Veronica Sweeney at: veronica.sweeney@wsu.edu for more information!
Upcoming News and Events
May Newsletter is here!
May 1 Last Speaker Series! Superior Court Judge, Ursula Jones Dickson @ SS in 118
May 4 WACAC Spring College Fair 1-3 @ St. Mary's College, Moraga
May 11 DVC Registration Rocks 8:30am
May 21 Army National Guard Visit @ Lunch