Senior Sundevils, Counselors want to meet with you!
Please sign up to meet with us so we can help you with any questions about the college application process, post-high school opportunities, career pathways, etc!
- Ms. Tran (last name A-C) ktran@powayusd.com
- Ms. Grassia (last name D-Ho)
Sign-up for a meeting with Ms. Grassia
- Mr. Whitlock (last name Hp-Me) hwhitlock@powayusd.com
- Ms. Ferrer (last name Mf-Sa) cferrer@powayusd.com
- Ms. Miranda (last name Sb-Z) bmiranda@powayusd.com
Applying to 4-Year Colleges? Follow our checklist!
August & September:
- Exploring Post-Secondary Options. Tips & Tools here
- Get organized- create a google sheet college list like this.
- Attend one of our FREE College App workshops!
- Ask your parents to fill out the Student Aid Index Calculator
- Schedule your individual meeting with your counselor to discuss your plans/list/process.
- Follow @MC_Counseling on Instagram
October:
- Work to finalize your college application list - Your counselor can help!
- Start filling out applications. Counselors are here to help!
If Colleges you are applying to require letters of recommendation, use Common App!
- Contact your teachers and ask at least 2-3 weeks prior to application deadline.
- Assign them as recommenders in your Common Application account.
- Fill out the Letter of Recommendation Student Survey
November-December
- Continue filling out applications
- CSU Application Deadline-December 2, 2024
- UC Application Deadline-December 2, 2024
- Fill out FAFSA as soon as possible. Remember you are applying for FALL 2025
- Double check all application deadlines!
- Optional: Send Score Reports from SAT or ACT to colleges if you choose to report them.
- Take the ASVAB Dec 4th, REGISTER HERE!
MC Counseling is here to help you with your College Applications
All workshops are for MCHS Senior students only. They take place in the Library Computer Lab on late-start Wednesdays at 8:45am,
- CSU App Workshop Led by SDSU Admissions Rep. - October 16, 8:45am
- Community College Info Session - October 23, 8: 45 am
- Walk-in App Help - Every Thursday during tutorial beginning September 26, in the Library Computer Lab
- Community College App Workshop - APRIL 9, 8:45 am
MCHS-Financial Aid Night - October 22, 5:00 pm
MCHS Seniors and Parents are Invited to Attend
Special Guest Speaker, Linda Doughty, Cal Soap Director
Topics Covered:
- FAFSA
- Grants & Scholarships
- Updates and Changes
- FAQ's
MCHS College Visits & More!!
Students can view schedule and sign-up to attend HERE!
We are not done scheduling all of the visits, so please continue to check the College Visit Schedule.
Students will need a PASS AND PERMISSION FORM signed by a teacher to attend a visit during the school day.
Link to College Visits and More Resource!
Questions: Email Diana O'Quin, doquin@powayusd.com
Scholarships and Financial Aid
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is the first step in being eligible for scholarships to any post-secondary institution.
More tips on Financial Aid here.
How Do I Send My Transcript?
- UC and CSU do NOT need a transcript as part of your application.
- Colleges that take The Common Application will receive your transcript as part of the documents your counselor sends. Enter your counselor's contact info where indicated in your Common Application account.
- Community Colleges do not need a transcript as part of the application.
- Other Non-Common App Colleges- may require a transcript as part of your application. If you need a transcript sent to a college that does NOT use Common App, you have two options:
- Electronic Official Transcript, order via Parchment (small fee applies).
- Hard copy sent via US Mail, Contact our Registrar at: srichardsonrios@powayusd.com or visit the Records Office in the Admin Building (no fee).
If you aren't sure if you need an official transcript as part of your applications, contact your counselor!
Pro tip: Refer to your unofficial transcript as you fill out your applications so you aren't trying to enter your course history from memory. To request a copy, contact our Registrar at: srichardsonrios@powayusd.com or visit the Records Office in the
Admin Building.
ENTER ALL COURSES AS SEMESTERS ON COLLEGE APPLICATIONS (not trimesters!)
Past Workshop Presentations and Resources
- MC College Bootcamp Presentation - Building your College List and The College Search
- Common App Workshop - Presentation
Western Undergraduate Exchange-WUE “Woo-wee!”
The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is an agreement among WICHE’s 16 members, through which 160+ participating public colleges and universities provide steep nonresident tuition savings for Western students. Click here for the full list of participating WUE schools!
Upcoming College & Trade Fair/Events
Local In-Person and Virtual opportunities for students to explore trades, colleges, majors, etc at Fairs, Events and Info Sessions!
10/12-Skilled Trades Fair
10/17-PUSD College and Career Fair
11/6-MCHS Military Information Lunch Fair
MCHS Counseling
- Ms. Tran (last name A-C) ktran@powayusd.com
- Ms. Grassia (last name D-Ho) agrassia@powayusd.com
- Mr. Whitlock (last name Hp-Me) hwhitlock@powayusd.com
- Ms. Ferrer (last name Mf-Sa) cferrer@powayusd.com
- Ms. Miranda (last name Sb-Z) bmiranda@powayusd.com
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