12th Grade Overview

The tabs below are crucial in understanding the timeline and process necessary to applying to colleges and universities.  Please click on them in order and review each one of them carefully.

12th Grade Counseling Services Overview

College application deadlines can sneak up quickly at the start of the senior year. Be sure to add your deadlines to your calendar and thoroughly research all application requirements. It is to your benefit to do this well ahead of any deadlines. Careful organization is an essential skill for the senior year. It is important for senior students to regularly check their email; this is the primary way that colleges will communicate with applicants.

Throughout the fall the College and Career Center (CCC) will host several workshops helping students with their UC and CSU applications. Keep an eye out for college rep visits and any evening presentations. Please refer to Naviance to see the schedule and sign up to attend.

It is highly recommended that all seniors:

  • Attend College presentations
  • Attend Financial Aid Night
  • Attend the FAFSA Workshop 
  • Create their "Colleges I'm Applying to" list on Naviance
  • Attend college representative visits for schools they are interested in
  • Visit colleges of interest

Transcript Evaluations

Counselors evaluate senior transcripts and mail home prior to the start of school in the Fall with feedback on each student's progress toward graduation and college eligibility.
Senior English classes received a presentation from our WHS counseling team, aimed at providing valuable guidance for our students' college application journey.
 
Topics included:
Creating your college list
UC & CSU application process
Applying to private & out-of-state colleges & universities
Applying to community college
Financial aid
Scholarships
 
 
 
Upcoming College Application Support: 
 
In the upcoming weeks, seniors can sign up for additional support sessions provided by our counseling team. These sessions will offer more comprehensive information on the college application process.
  1. Applying to Private/Out-of-State Colleges: 9/18 (@ Lunch in the College and Career Center)
  2. Applying to CSU and UC Schools:  10/2 (Warrior Workshop)
  3. Applying to Community Colleges: 10/8 (College & Career Day)
  4. Financial Aid / Scholarships: 10/8 (College & Career Day)

 

College and Career Day - October 11, 2023

​More informtion is coming soon.

October - Financial Aid Evening Presentation - TBA

​The counseling department will host an evening presentation for students and parent/guardians on the financial aid application process, types of financial aid, scholarships and deadlines. We will invite a guest speaker with extensive knowledge and experience to present on this topic.

Warrior Workshop Presentations

Counselors will offer a variety of Warrior Workshops available to seniors to assist with the college application process.  Topics will include: UC, CSU, private and out-of-state schools, community college, SAT/ACT testing, letters of recommendation, financial aid, and more.  Students will need to sign-up on eTUSD.

Applying to Private & Out-of-State Colleges & Universities

Slides to Presentation Link -coming soon
Live Recording - coming soon
 

Applying to California's Public Universities - The UC and CSU Systems

 

Applying to California Community Colleges

In case you missed it and would like information on community colleges (what they offer, the benefits of attending a community college, and the application process) we recorded the session and have a direct link to the presentation slides:
Slides to Presentation Link - Coming Soon
Live Recording Link - Coming Soon
 

"Financial Aid 101" Warrior Workshop

In case you missed it and would like more information on applying for financial aid, we recorded his session and have a direct link to the presentation slides:
Slides to Presentation Link - Coming Soon
Live Recording Link - Coming Soon

Mid-Year Report

Many 4-year private colleges and universities (especially Common Application schools) require applicants to submit a Mid-year Report (7th semester), which includes an update of the applicant's coursework and grades from the 1st semester of senior year.

It is the student's responsibility to check with the specific colleges and universities to which they applied to see if they require this form (Mid-year Report). If the college/university requires a Mid-year Report, please make an appointment with your counselor (via her Calendly link). At the appointment, you will need to provide the names of the colleges to which you need mid-year reports sent.

Please Note: The UC's and CSU's do not have Mid-year Reports, but they may contact individual students requesting 7th-semester grades (via email or student portal). Please check your email/portal on a regular basis to stay current on what documents they are requesting.

Click on the link below for instructions regarding your letters of recommendation.

Instructions for Students Applying to Common App and Out-of-State Schools

 

Local Scholarship Program

​Through the support of various donors in the community, West High School is able to offer scholarships to seniors to help pay for the costs of attending a community college, university, or trade school. All students are encouraged to apply.  Applications are due on Friday, December 20, 2024 (11:59pm PST).

For questions, please contact Mr. Maldonado in the College and Career Center.

Additional Support:

  1. Tutorial Club offers free tutoring Monday - Thursday during lunch, and Monday -  Thursday after school until 5:00 pm in the WHS Library. No appointment necessary.  Please Note: Not all subjects will have tutors presently available. You can check with the librarian if you need a tutor for a subject that is not currently assigned a tutor and she will do her best to find you someone. 
  2. Warrior Workshop (WW) -- Every Wednesday and Thursday students have a WW built into the school day (between 3rd and 4th period).  Students are to sign up for a WW on eTUSD the day prior to the workshop.  They should choose a class they need some extra help. 
  3. Khan Academy: Free online tutoring academy. Expert-created content and resources for every subject and level which include math, science, history, art history, economics and more. They offer free practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom.