GHS COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER
SEPTEMBER 2024
September updates from the College & Career Center!
Please visit our websites as they are updated often:
PSAT/NMSQT Registration
Granada High School will be offering the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) on Wednesday, October 23.
All juniors will take the test at no cost and will be automatically registered. There is NO action needed on their part.
Sophomores and freshmen who wish to take the exam must register using the online platform Total Registration.The fee is $25.
Online exam registration for 9th/ 10th graders is now open. Registration will close on Monday, September 16 at 4:00 pm (due to College Board deadlines, we cannot accommodate any late registrations). Register at www.TotalRegistration.net/PSAT/051423.
Military Fair
Wednesday, September 11 at lunch in the quad
Come meet with our local military recruiters from the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines and Navy.
Tesla Manufacturing Development Program Information Session
Tuesday, September 24 at lunch in the Little Theater
Tesla's Manufacturing Development Program is designed to provide graduating high school seniors with the financial resources, coursework and experience they need to start a successful manufacturing career at Tesla.This event is open to all students. For more information about the program visit: www.tesla.com/careers/manufacturing-development-program
Matador Meeting: College Apps 101
Wednesday, September 25 during ASE in the Little Theater
Students will learn about all things college applications as well as how to best prepare, organize and start your applications. All students are welcome.
Senior Information Night
Wednesday, September 25 at 6:00 pm in the Student Union
We will provide the class of 2025 with important information about four-year college application timelines, filling out college applications, application and college essay assistance options and more. We recommend that seniors do not submit college applications until after this event. Parents/guardians are encouraged to attend with their senior.
Fall Job & Volunteer Opportunities Fair
Friday, September 27 at lunch in the quad
Looking for a job or volunteer opportunity?
Come meet with the following companies: American Swim Academy, Open Heart Kitchen, Special Ice, Skyzone, Timberland, Tri-Valley Haven and more!
What Have We Been Doing This Month?
Attending Counselor Conferences
Hosting College Visits
Military Recruiter Meetings
Senior Classroom Presentations
Upcoming Events
September
September 7: Practice SAT/ACT with Revolution Prep (Register Here)
September 11: Oregon State University College Visit
September 11: Military Fair
September 12: Mini College Fair
September 18: Stanford University College Visit (Register Here)
September 24: Tesla Manufacturing Development Program Information Session
September 25: University of Nevada, Las Vegas College Visit
September 25: Matador Meeting: College Applications 101
September 25: Senior Information Night
September 26: Mini College Fair
September 26: Washington State University Instant Decision Day (Register Here)
September 27: Fall Job & Volunteer Opportunities Fair
October
October 2: St. Mary's College of California College Visit
October 2: College Application Workshops
October 9: College Application Workshops
October 14: UC PIQ Workshop and Feedback Session
October 16: College Application Workshops
October 21: Tri-Valley College & Career Fair (at Dublin High)
October 23: PSAT/NMSQT (Register Here)
October 23: College Application Workshops
October 24: Out-of-State College Fair
October 30: College Application Workshops
October 30: Matador Meeting: College Essays and PIQs
For more upcoming events, please visit our event calendar. Events are added often so please continue to check the calendar.
*Events are subject to change
New This Year
GHS College & Career Center Schoology Group
This group will provide students and parents with information related to the GHS College & Career Center. We will provide information, updates and upcoming event information throughout the school year.
Students: To access the group, please login to your Schoology account and go to Groups - School Groups - Find and click on GHS College & Career Center 2024-2025 - Click 'Join Group'.
Parents: To access the group, please login to your Schoology account and go to Groups and join the group using access code: S7SN-3H9D-SSQFX.