UPCOMING EVENTS
Also, look at "Ongoing Events"
in the right-hand column further
down on this page.
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Regional Admission Counselors
of California (RACC)
Mock Admissions Case Studies
Thur. March 14, 2024
6:00 - 08:00 PM PDT
La Jolla High School
Meet in the auditorium
Juniors and their parents are invited to participate in a mock admissions evening called Case Studies. You will prepare in advance by reading 3 sample college admissions applications. During the event, students and parents will meet in small groups with an experienced admissions officer who leads a discussion on what colleges look for in an applicant, as well as what every college values.
Students learn first-hand how they will be evaluated, which helps them begin thinking of the qualities and strengths they bring to the process and what they will need to do to prepare for the application process.
A college fair concludes the evening, allowing students to benefit from the contacts they make and ideas they explore.
Please fill out the Google Form in order for us to email you the 3 applications.
https://forms.gle/gdHdjnLtnC2B1Tgs6
Students have to sign on
StrivesScan (for the colleges) https://app.strivescan.com/students
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Event Location California
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What event are you attending? 03/14/24 - La Jolla High Case Study
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Fill in your personal information
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When do you expect to start college? Fall 2025
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RECORDED EVENTS
Find all videos and links under
Where to Start ---> Informational Videos
College Essay Writing Workshop for Juniors
Presented by: Elena Wilson, Assistant Director of Admissions & Coordinator of Athletic Recruitment from Trinity University
It was presented during lunch, which is 30 minutes long, so not all the slides were covered.
Video: https://youtu.be/XPCb8JqcsFA
Slideshow: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1B3u2nPhb2mcDeDQd7LIuZLQy5DaL203I3J1Rev-yc1A/edit?usp=sharing
Great recording about the new FAFSA.
NACAC 2024-25 FAFSA Explained
Put on by NACAC (National Association of College Admission Counseling). The speaker was Isaiah Ellis, the awareness and outreach specialist from the Federal Student Aid Office of the U.S. Department of Education. Access to this free recording requires a NACAC account. Those without an account can create one for free.
https://www.nacacnet.org/webinar-2024-25-fafsa-explained/
2024 Parent Panel Discussion
12th Grade College Kick Off - Slides
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1uoUH0MMmngObPZgZdLhRyN9LTRI4llO_ze9eGHpb0kY/edit?usp=sharing
12th Grade College Kick Off - Recording
September 14, 2023
Passcode: K$N^q6eM
Athletic Recruiting - Elena Wilson, Trinity University @ LJHS October 2022
https://youtu.be/eQLfpSulVTc
Lesser Known College Options
Recorded March 23, 2022 is posted on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSu-vsr7CEw
ONGOING EVENTS
NACAC Virtual College Fairs
Sign up and attend the virtual college fairs sponsored by the National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC). Get information about colleges, connect with college admissions reps to demonstrate your interest, and get all your questions answered.
Sun. Feb. 18, 2024
10:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Pacific Time)
https://www.nacacattend.org/24VirtualFeb18
Sun. March 24, 2024
10:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Pacific Time)
https://www.nacacattend.org/24VirtualMar24
Sun. April 21, 2024
10:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Pacific Time)
https://www.nacacattend.org/24VirtualApr21
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Western Association for College Admission Counseling (WACAC)
in-person College Fair:
Sat, March 23, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
San Diego Scripps High School
Students have to sign up on StriveScan https://app.strivescan.com/students
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Event location: California
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What event are you attending? 03/23/24 Scripps Ranch High School
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LISTEN NOW
Malcolm Gladwell's Podcast episode "Lord of the Rankings" should be required listening for any family using US News or other rankings in their college search: