College Counseling
School Code: 050310
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Ames Seminars SAT preparation class: Juniors should have received a flyer in the mail about the classes that will take place on campus. There was an error on the flyer- please note that the 7:00 section takes place on the same dates as the 4:30 section; that is, on Tuesdays, February 9-April 27. There are no classes on March 2 and April 6; the April 20 meeting will take place on Monday April 19 instead.
Missed Financial Aid for College Information Night? Materials are available in the college counseling office.
Important financial aid steps and dates:
File a FAFSA starting January 1, 2010 (not before!) at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Do this by March 2, 2010. (Check individual colleges' deadlines - they may be earlier.)
File the CSS Profile IF your colleges require it at https://profileonline.collegeboard.com. Deadlines may be as early as the end of January. Check each College's financial aid page on their website.
Complete a Cal Grant GPA Information Release form and return to Mrs. Hack by February 26 for electronic submission. Form is available st school or at www.csac.ca.gov/pubs/forms/grnt_frm/currentnews.pdf
Juniors and your parents: If you missed the junior information night, materials are available in Mrs. Hack's office.
Click here for Upcoming Area Information Sessions, Receptions, and Fairs.
A Message from the College Counselor
The college counselor partners with students and parents to give guidance and support through the many steps involved in applying to college. Students are encouraged to explore college options while examining their interests and talents in order to find an appropriate fit for higher education. The college counseling program feels that there is a path to higher education for all students, and advises them to keep open a variety of options before making a final decision about postsecondary study. Approximately 95% of Saint Mary’s graduates attend four-year colleges and universities and 4% attend two-year colleges. The remaining few defer for a year before continuing their education.