College and Career Center

The College and Career Center (CCC) is is open everyday (M-F) for student use. It is equipped with computers, free printing, and space for students to do homework or study. Mrs. Hughes is also available everyday to answer college and career related questions students may have.

Additionally, the following services/resources are available for students to research careers and colleges:

Career Technical Education Information and Representatives
College Catalogs
College Recruiters and Representatives (below)
Financial Aid Information
Military Representatives
Personal Guidance Counseling
PSAT/SAT/ACT Information
Scholarship Applications
Tiger University Workshops

RESCHEDULED: Santiago Canyon College Placement Test- Thursday, 3/29/18 @ 7:45am

VHS will be hosting Financial Aid Workshops for seniors and their parents to assist in filling out the FAFSA or California Dream Act Applications. Representatives from SCC will be going over the applications step by step and will be available to answer any questions you may have.

Don't forget, all Applications are due MARCH 2nd!

COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAREER PROGRAMS AVAILABLE AT LUNCH:

SANTA ANA COLLEGE: FIRE TECHNOLOGY

When: Friday, March 2nd

Time: Both Lunches

Where: VHS Quad

SANTA ANA COLLEGE: DIGITAL MEDIA ARTS

When: Thursday, April 19th

Time: Both Lunches

Where: VHS Quad

COLLEGES VISITING VALENCIA HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER THIS FALL:

*Please see Mrs. Hughes in the CCC if you would like to attend a college visit that is not occurring during your lunch.*

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY

When: Tuesday, April 17th

Time: First and Second Lunch

UC RIVERSIDE -(*Please sign-up in the CCC*)

When: Tuesday, April 24th

Time: First Lunch

DREXEL UNIVERSITY

When: Tuesday, September 12^th

Time: First Lunch

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY IRVINE

When: Tuesday, September 12^th

Time: Second Lunch

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (USC)

When: Thursday, September 14^th

Time: First Lunch

DARTMOUTH COLLEGE

When: Friday, September 15^th

Time: After School 2:45pm

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

When: Monday, September 18^th

Time: Single Lunch

CAL STATE FULLERTON- Human Service Major

When: Wednesday, September 20^th

Time: First and Second Lunch

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY

When: Friday, September 22^nd

Time: First and Second Lunch

UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO

When: Monday, September 25^th

Time: Single Lunch

CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY

When: Tuesday, September 26^th

Time: First Lunch

UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNE

When: Thursday, September 28^th

Time: Second Lunch

BOSTON UNIVERSITY

When: Friday, September 29^th

Time: Second Lunch

VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY

When: Monday, October 2^nd

Time: Single Lunch

BIOLA UNIVERSITY

When: Tuesday, October 3^rd

Time: First and Second Lunch

UC RIVERSIDE -(*Please sign-up in the CCC*)

When: Wednesday, October 4^th

Time: First Lunch

NOTRE DAME de NAMUR

When: Friday, October 6^th

Time: First Lunch

BROWN UNIVERSITY

When: Tuesday, October 10^th

Time: First Lunch

OCCIDENTAL COLLEGE

When: Wednesday, October 11^th

Time: First and Second Lunch

LEWIS AND CLARK COLLEGE

When: Thursday, October 12^th

Time: First and Second Lunch

UNIVERSITY OF REDLANDS

When: Wednesday, October 18^th

Time: First and Second Lunch

RICE UNIVERSITY

When: Wednesday, October 18^th

Time: After School 2:45pm

JOHNSON AND WALES UNIVERSITY

When: Thursday, October 19^th

Time: Second Lunch

UC SANTA CRUZ

When: Tuesday, October 24^th

Time: First Lunch

POMONA COLLEGE

When: Thursday, October 26^th

Time: First Lunch

UC SAN DIEGO

When: Friday, November 3^rd

Time: First Lunch

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY

When: Friday, November 3^rd

Time: After School 2:45pm

UC SANTA BARBARA

When: Monday, November 6^th

Time: Single Lunch

FASHION INSTITUTE OF DESIGN & MERCHANDISING (FIDM

When: Tuesday, November 7^th

Time: First and Second Lunch

SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN

When: Friday, November 17^th

Time: Second Lunch

HARVARD UNIVERSITY

When: Monday, December 18^th

Time: Single Lunch

Rescheduled: YALE UNIVERSITY

When: Thursday, December 21^st

Time: Second Lunch

UC SANTA CRUZ

When: Thursday, March 8th

Time: 2:45pm

YALE UNIVERSITY

When: Wednesday, March 14th

Time: Both Lunches

COMMUNITY COLLEGE INFORMATION:

FULLERTON COLLEGE (College Readiness Program)

- Fullerton College will come to help students through the application process at VHS on December 6th and 7th. Please visit the College and Career Center to sign up. (Students will need their Social Security number when applying- if applicable.)

- During Spring 2018, FCC Counseling 100 classes will be available on campus at VHS. Counseling 100 covers students' College Orientation and will provide one free transferable unit. This will allow students to register before new students with 0 units in the Fall 2018. Be sure to sign up early in the College and Career Center as there are limited spots available.

- Fullerton College provides multiple opportunities to VHS students to receive priority registration. Please see Mrs. Hughes in the College and Career Center to determine what option is best for you.

This year's Counseling 100 classes at VHS (sign up ahead of time in the College and Career Center):

Date	Time	Day	Location
2/20/2018 – 3/20/2018	3:00-6:20PM	T	Valencia HS
2/22/2018 – 3/22/2018	3:00-6:20PM	R	Valencia HS
4/11/2018 – 5/9/2018	3:00-6:20PM	W	Valencia HS

SANTIAGO CANYON COLLEGE

- Students will be given the opportunity to work with Santiago Canyon representatives at VHS starting on October 30th, 2017. Representatives will assist in the application process and financial aid.

- On March 29th, 2018 Santiago will host their Placement test in the VHS Library, be sure to see Mrs. Hughes in the College and Career Center to sign up.

- Students who have applied and taken the test at VHS will be eligible to attend a field trip to Santiago Canyon College on April 27th, 2018. Students will be put through SCC Orientation and will be given assistance in registering for classes at this time.

Below, please find the Valencia High School "Brag Sheet Template" to be used when requesting a recommendation.