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• May 1st, Decision Day
• You made your college choice: what's next?
• Summer School Enrollment
• Upcoming Event: Office Hours Workshop
• Grade Level Postsecondary Preparedness Resources
• Saturday Success Academy
• College and Career Spotlight: RCC
• Mental Health Awareness Month
• Social Emotional / Mental Health
  

It is a momentous day for college-bound students. For most U.S. colleges and universities, first-year applicants (who apply regular decision) must decide where to enroll by May 1st. It's National College Decision Day, the deadline for college applicants to confirm their enrollment for the upcoming fall semester.

As your school counselors, we are proud of the future that you are creating for yourself. We look forward to hearing about all of your accomplishments in the years to come!

The next few months are going to be busy and exciting as you prepare to go to college. Before you arrive on campus, use the following checklist to make sure you stay on track:

• Read and respond promptly to all the information and forms you receive from your college. You’ll need to set up orientation activities, financial aid, housing, meal plans and more, so be careful not to miss any deadlines.
• Send in your tuition deposit to save your place in your college’s freshman class. Sending in your deposit late could cause a serious problem. If the deposit deadline is not clearly listed, contact your college’s admission office to find out the due date.
• Accept your financial aid offer. This is separate from your college’s acceptance offer. You don’t have to accept the entire financial aid package; you might want to take out a smaller loan, for example. Decide what to accept and then complete and return the form by the deadline.
• Take care of loan paperwork. If you’re accepting a loan as part of your financial aid package, you’ll probably need to fill out the loan application before the start of the semester. Learn more about college loans.
• Choose housing if you won’t be living at home. If you’re going to live in a dorm, your college will send you housing information as well as a contract that you must return. If off-campus housing is an option you’re interested in, contact your college’s housing office for help.
• Select a meal plan if you’re living on campus. (Enrolling in one may be mandatory for on-campus students.) Off-campus students may also have the option of signing up for a meal plan.
• Send your final transcript to your college. Normally, you’ll just need to confirm that your counselor has mailed it to your college's admission office.
• Check computer requirements to see if incoming students need to have a computer. Some colleges may help students buy a computer.
• Start shopping and packing. Think about what you’ll need to bring, where to get it and how to transport it. Making a shopping list is a good starting point.
• Contact your roommate if you’ll have one and if your college makes contact information available. This will allow you to get to know your roommate in advance and coordinate with him or her about what to bring to college.
• Get a physical before college starts. Most incoming college students have to submit the results of a recent physical exam and their vaccination history before they can register for classes.
• Attend pre-orientation programs, if they’re offered. These programs let first-year students meet one another and can be a great way to ease into campus life.
• Find out if you have to take placement exams to determine your level in reading, writing, math or other subjects. Your standardized-test scores may enable you to skip some placement exams, but look into testing requirements and exam schedules. Learn more about placement exams.
• Thank your supporters. Your counselors, teachers, coaches, scholarship sponsors and family all probably helped you get to college. Let them know how much you appreciate their efforts.

Follow the College Board Checklist to continue your college planning.

Parents, if your student has been enrolled in Summer School by their school counselor, be sure to save your student's seat! In order to accept enrollment to for Summer School, parents are required to confirm and approve Summer School enrollment within Q Parent Connect.

1. Go to https://parentconnect.cnusd.k12.ca.us/

2. Log in with your PIN & Password

• If you don't know your Parent Connect login informarion, please contact your student's school site for assistance.

3. Select the (Online Registration) button *upper right hand corner

4. Select (EDIT) next to your student's name.

5. Go to the (Summer School - Registration) selection

6. Review the guidelines then sign & date the section, then (Submit)

7. A confirmation email will be sent to your email on file at the end of the day upon completion

• Values Exercise (video): If you haven’t already, identify your core values with this simple exercise. What did you learn about yourself?

• Uplevel your study skills: This is a good time to review what worked and what didn’t this year, and set some intentions moving forward.

• Build an awesome summer reading list, starting with some picks from this list of titles that college freshmen are reading.

• Values Exercise (video): Identifying your core values now can help guide your major and career exploration. And it only takes 5 minutes.

• Tips for Planning a College Visit: Make a commitment to visit one local college between now and the end of the school year. Learning about different types of schools will help you figure out which schools you want to spend time researching.

• Ask teacher(s) for letters of recommendation you’ll need in the fall: Many teachers cap the number of letters they’ll write, so it’s good to make the ask early. They may write your letter this summer while your work and contributions to the classroom are fresh in their mind.

• How to Create a College List (with tracking spreadsheet): Keep making progress. Make sure you’re excited about all the schools on your list, not just the reaches. Where You Go Is Not Who You’ll Be is a great read.

• Free test prep:- If you’re planning to test in late summer into the fall, take advantage of these resources:

• Official SAT Practice Tests (College Board)

• Khan Academy (SAT Free Official SAT Practice Tests | College Board)

• Official ACT Practice Tests

• ACT Academy

• How to Improve Your ACT Score by 2 Points in 20 Minutes

• How to Write a College Essay: Wondering how to get started on your college essays this summer? Read this step-by-step guide, which walks you through the process.

• 5 Resources and Tips for Getting Scholarships and Financial Aid: These are a great set of tips and resources as you begin your scholarship search. Use this template to keep track of opportunities that might be a good fit.

• Values Exercise (video): This 5-minute video could help you figure out what to do this summer.

• Keep searching for scholarships.

• Build a personal campus resources directory: Learn about the services available on your college campus, and keep track of them here. It will serve as an important guide as you settle in on campus in the fall.

• The Summer Before College: A Five-Step Guide (for Productivity or Fun): It’s your last summer before heading off to college. Make it count.

Please join your school counselors on May 6th & 13th Saturday Success Academy's (SSA) from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for academic support. Centennial's esteemed International Baccalaureate and Middle Years Program students will be in attendance providing peer support for all students. If your student(s) plan to attend, please be aware that they are committing themselves to stay for all four hours of SSA. We look forward to seeing you there!

Every month, your school counselors will highlight a college and/or career. If you would like more information regarding the month's "spotlight", make sure to reach out to your counselor, or Ms. Villalobos, our College and Career Specialist.

This was a wealth of resources for students, parents, and families alike!

Centennial High School graduates are assertive, global citizens who accept challenges, embrace diversity, overcome obstacles, and work toward leaving a lasting legacy for the next generation. They reach their full potential in their communities as life-long learners who eagerly pursue knowledge and continually develop their skills. Our students meet the demands of the 21st-century workforce through problem-solving, collaboration, and effective communication.

As Centennial High School Counselors, our students are the highest priority. Our team is dedicated to providing a comprehensive, data-driven school counseling program that meets the academic, social-emotional, and post-secondary needs of all students. While working with stakeholders, we continually improve our direct and indirect services to ensure they are responsive to student needs, encourage academic success, and support the personal growth and well-being of all students. It is our duty to treat every student equitably with respect and dignity, regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, or educational needs. We advocate for student access to promote success for all students. We guide our students to develop the skills necessary to succeed in the 21st century while empowering them to pursue their college and career aspirations.

Become informed on important information and upcoming services that the counseling team will be offering in the weeks to come. Make sure to follow us on our social media platforms.

Email: cehscounselors@cnusd.k12.ca.us
Website: https://centennial.cnusd.k12.ca.us/
Location: Room 301 - Counseling Center
Phone: 9517395670
Twitter: @cen10counseling