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Ms. Gallegos

A, B, C, D, E eva.gallegos@wjusd.org

Ms. Lares

F, G, H, I, J, K, L - Lop marialuisa.lares@wjusd.org

Ms. Denton

Low, M, N, O, P, Q, R - Rev meredith.denton@wjusd.org

Mr. Scolari

Rey, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z david.scolari@wjusd.org

Ms. Aceves

Puente claudia.aceves@wjusd.org

PHS COUNSELING TEAM: Meet Your Counselors!

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Agenda

Senior Timeline

Community Service Hours

Options After High School

SAT

Brag Sheet

Financial Aid Update

Transcript Request

Closure - Questions

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Senior Timeline

August 1st - University of California (UC) Application Opens

Students are encouraged to complete the application via www.californiacolleges.edu - $80 per application

August 31st: College Fair at Woodland High School 6-8pm

August

September

Take time to research colleges & speak with your Counselor about your post high school plan

October

October 1st - California State University (CSU) Application opens

Students are encouraged to apply via www.californiacolleges.edu - $70 per application

Private College Applications open

Check out the Common Application site: http://www.commonapp.org/

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Senior Timeline

October

October 1st - Financial Aid Application Opens (FAFSA)

Students can complete the application via - https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

Financial Aid Workshops during the Fall PHS during the school day
Begin requesting letters of recommendation from your counselor
For information to receive instate tuition for western colleges visit http://wue.wiche.edu
Review community colleges at www.cccco.edu for your specific program
Attend University application workshops during the school day
ASVAB: Military Aptitude Test 10/29 at Pioneer High School
Email Diploma name change to Mrs. Solorio, Counseling Secretary by Oct 30th Ana.Solorio@wjusd.org

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Senior Timeline

November

Eligibility Local Index (ELC) - After submitting application, you can log back in to see if you were designated in top 9% of your class. Click on “View how your application is reviewed”
CASH for College : PHS November 17th, 2026 6-8 PM
Counselor will be on Thanksgiving Break the week of November 23-27 and will not be available to work with student.
November 30th - Deadline for CSU and UC applications

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Senior Timeline

Check deadlines for Private Universities as many have a January 1st deadline

Check your email AND University portal for any missing documents or upcoming deadlines
APPLY for Scholarships! It opens December before students go on winter break

*Please ensure any specific Counselor requests are done in a timely manner before Winter Break

WHS Cash for College- December 2, 2026 6-8 PM

December

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Senior Timeline

APPLY for Scholarships.

Local Scholarship Application will be open

JANUARY

FEBRUARY

February 19th - Local scholarship application deadline
Attend Financial Aid workshops during the school day

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Senior Timeline

MARCH

March 2nd - FAFSA & Dream Act Application Priority Deadline
Community College Representatives will host application workshops

APRIL

MAY

Review Student Aid Report (SAR) as a family by April,

May 1st - Submit Intent to Enroll

JUNE

June 3rd - GRADUATION

June 30 - Submit official Transcripts to Universities

Transcript Requests will be done via Parchment

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Options After High School

Community College

Free first 2 consecutive years of CC. must submit FAFSA/CA Dream Act
Students must have their transcript during registration.

UC/CSU:

Workshops to apply are every week in the months of October and November
NO SAT/ACT required.
Deadline: November 30th.

Private/Out of State:

Use Common App
SAT/ACT may not be required.
Different Deadlines to submit applications.

Vocational/Technical:

Compare the cost between these schools and Community Colleges that offer the same programs around California

Military:

ASVAB test available at PHS during the Fall & Spring
If students do not want a recruiter to reach out to them, they must indicate in the test.
Research all branches before committing to one.

Joining the Job Market:

Use Californiacolleges.edu for helpful hints on how to create a resume.

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Financial Aid Update

Financial aid is Expected to open October 1st, 2026 . FAFSA & Dream Act Application.
Workshops for students and parents in the Fall and Spring Semester
PHS Cash for College: November 17th, 2026
WHS Cash for College : December 2nd, 2026
More Information to come!

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SAT/ACT Test Update

As of Fall 2021, there is NO standardized test admissions requirement for CSU or UC.
Check with Private Universities for each of their SAT/ACT requirement
October 21st- WJUSD will host SAT

August 20th- Deadline to sign up for SAT
Price: $60 but with fee waiver $20, none refundable

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Brag Sheet

Please allow 10 working days for processing.

Recommendation letters are needed for Private University applications, program applications within the CSU system and scholarships

STUDENTS MUST SUBMIT A BRAG SHEET TO THEIR COUNSELOR OR TEACHER IF THEY ARE IN NEED OF A LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION

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Transcript Requests

Students must create a Parchment account and request their transcripts either official or unofficial transcripts through Parchment
Use a personal email address NOT PHS student email
Transcripts are FREE
They can be sent directly to Colleges/Universities/Scholarships, etc.,
Parents can open a Parchment account while student is in high school

PARCHMENT

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Community Service Hours

40 hours of Community Service is a Graduation requirement.
Deadline: May 7th, 2026
If your student has community service hours please email: Mrs. Solorio ana.solorio@wjusd.org by May 7th.