ARTICLES AND TIPS
West Ranch High School's Calendar for College Preparation
Questions For College Visits
Points to Consider when Selecting a College
One Stop Post High School Goals and Information
How to Prepare for College as a Freshmen
How to Prepare for College as a Sophomore
How to Prepare for College as a Junior

 

GENERAL HELPFUL INFORMATION AND SITES
Volunteer Resource Center in Santa Clarita Flyer
Volunteer Opportunities in Santa Clarita
What Can I Do with A Major..?
Students.gov provides a student centered gateway to federal services
Assist: Transfer agreements between Community Colleges and Universities

 

Application Links
Common Application
The Common App is the application of choice for over 300 public and private colleges in the United States. This excellent web site allows students to access information on colleges, to download many application supplements, and to complete the Common App online.

UC Online Application: The University prefers that applicants use the online application for admission. It helps you file a more accurate and complete application by using error messages to highlight common mistakes and missing information before you file. Privacy guards help ensure your information stays secure.

Application Filing Periods

Guide to UC Online Application

CSU Online Application: Apply online (i.e., Graduating High School entering as First-Time Freshman, Transfer from Community College)

Application Filing Periods

Early Action and Decision Defined
College Application Checklist

 

WEST RANCH HIGH SCHOOL CODE: 053-864

 

COLLEGE NEWS AND UPDATES
NCAA Night coming on October 28th. Keep an eye on WRTV for details of times and location.
"One of the first rules to remember when using the Web (or any other scholarship resource) is this: never pay to conduct a scholarship search." There are a number of scams out there. For a complete listing see the Scholarship Scams Link listed under "Scholarships and Resources"
Financial Aid information cannot be submitted to FAFSA until after January 1st. If you plan on submitting electronically (recommended) you "must first secure a personal identification number (PIN) for the students and at least one parent if the student is classified as a dependent for financial aid purposes." This can take a few days to process so we recommend you take care of it during the fall of your senior year. PINs can be requested at www.pin.ed.gov.

"Some colleges will require the CSS/Profile in addition to the FAFSA. The Profile is a financial analysis form, which colleges use to disperse institutional funds and can be found on the College Board's Web site. This form can be filed as early as October 1 of the senior year." There is a fee attached so make sure your school requires it before you acquire the profile.

 

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AND CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY INFORMATION
A-G Requirements Poster
UC/CSU A-G Approved Course List
UC Eligibility Index (ELC)
UC Introducing the University
UC Examination Requirement
UC Campuses
California State University (CSU) Web site
Cal State Resource: How to Get To College
What is EAP? Why is it Important? What does it have to do with college?

 

Cool Stuff

 

Financial Aid Resource Descriptions
FAFSA : All schools that administer federal money, and almost all of them do, require that you file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) if you apply for financial aid. You can complete the FAFSA online or in paper form. (Stay away from www.fafsa.com, however; it is not associated with the US Department of Education!)
FUND YOUR FUTURE: Publication referenced at Senior Financial Aid Workshop, click to access .pdf file.
CAL Grant: GPA Verification Form .pdf file
FAFSA Application Advice and Resources http://www.fafsaonline.com/  This free site contains a lot of information and advice on the FAFSA.  Its FAFSA Audio Guide is a feature unique to this site that can play on the computer or download to an iPod.
FastWEB www.fastweb.com 
FastWEB is generally considered to be the best college scholarship search on the Internet. It is free. (Always be skeptical of scholarship services that charge a fee.)
FinAid.org www.finaid.org 
FinAid is a web site managed in connection with FastWEB. It provides a comprehensive, annotated collection of information about financial aid, including information about loans, scholarships and tips on how to complete financial aid forms. FinAid.org also provides a handy Estimated Family Contribution calculator.

SallieMae: www.collegeanswer.com.This is one of the largest databases of scholarships available for free.  Look for the Free Money for College link on the left side of the page.  The website also provides advice on preparing for, applying to, and deciding on a college.  Its scholarships search provides access to over 2.4 billion types of awards.

CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE  https://profileonline.collegeboard.com/index.jsp
Many private colleges require applicants for financial aid to submit the College Scholarship Service (CSS) PROFILE. This form must be completed online at The College Board web site.
US Department of Education www.studentaid.ed.gov 
The largest single source for financial aid in the U.S. is the federal government. This web site provides information about the Pell Grants, PLUS Loans and other aid programs.
Federal Student Aid  http://www.federalstudentaid.ed.gov/  Students can learn about federal aid, fill out a FAFSA, get a PIN, and search for scholarships.  They should call 800-730-8913 for questions about federal student aid programs or the FAFSA.   

 

 

WILDCATS VISIT college campuses

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Congratulations West Ranch Graduates on your

2008 College admissions

We wish you the best

American University
Arizona State University
Art Institute of California, Los Angeles
Azusa Pacific University
Barton College, North Carolina
Baylor University
Biola University
Brigham Young University
Boston University
Brown University
California College of the Arts
California Institute of the Arts
California Lutheran University
California Polytechnic, Pomona
California Polytechnic, San Luis Obispo
California State University, Channel Islands 
California State University, Chico 
California State University, Humbolt
California State University, Monterey Bay
California State University, Northridge
California State University, San Marcos
California State University, Fullerton
California State University, Long Beach
California State University, Sacramento
Cleveland Institute of Music
Colorado Christian University
Colorado State University
Drexel University
Equine Trade School
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising
George Washington University
Humboldt State University
International Christian University (Tokyo, Japan)
Iowa Wesleyan College
Julliard School of Music
Laguna College of Art & Design 
Manhattan School of Music
Mount St. Mary's University
New England Conservatory
New York University
Northern Arizona University
Oregon State University
Pepperdine University
Pfeiffer University, North Carolina
Reed College
San Diego Christian College
San Diego State University
San Francisco State University
San Jose State University
Sophia University
St. Louis University
Stanford University
Syracuse University
Texas Christian University
Tulane University
University of Arizona
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Davis
University of California, Irvine
University of California, Los Angeles
University of California, Merced
University of California, Riverside
University of California, San Diego
University of California, Santa Barbara
University of California, Santa Cruz
University of Colorado at Boulder
University of Missouri, Columbia
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
University of Oregon
University of South Carolina
University of Washington
USC Baccalaureate/MD Program
University of Southern California
University of Texas
US Air Force Academy 
Vanguard University
Westminster College
Westmont College
Woodbury University 

 

 

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