This upcoming month of October is the college application season for Ridgeview High School seniors. From October first to November first students are able to participate in the workshops given by the school for different applications.
“Well we are going to get every student whose A through G to get the opportunity to apply to a four year and every student who is not A through G who still wants to attend college is to get them to our BC and Taft workshops,”says Counselor Claire Miller
The school will be offering different college nights after school that offer information about the process of applying and the different resources they can access. This is a good opportunity for parents to save dates for important deadlines and ask counselors about their students’ progress in applications.
When a student was asked if he was nervous about applying, senior Matthew Gonsalez says, “A little bit but I think I got it, I think I could go for it”.
Counselors encourage students regardless of their academic challenges they should strive to still apply to community college and have a plan after graduating. Each counselor will cater to the students progress in school, goals they have with their academics and confusion they would have while going through this process.
“I’m mostly excited because I wanna see what kind of schools I’m gonna apply to .Which ones accept me which ones won’t it’s all just a learning experience,” says senior Kimberly Jaramillo.
Each student will have a different approach to applying and even after dealing with FAFSA or other financial aid programs. Students hoping to apply to UC’s have the opportunity to take an early step and fill out a form for counselors to use when writing recommendation letters for students. As well as,taking action to write their personal statements early on before applications open.
“I’m not really picky about school, I just wanna get the education and get my degree,” says senior Aryam Gonzalez
Even if students are unsure about their educational path after graduation or did not get into their dream schools, doing two years at a community college and transferring to a four year college is still a great opportunity for students to still receive their degree. College is also not everyone’s priority nor do they like it, trade schools and the military are also options available for students.
“It showcases and highlights students individual skills ,their strengths and weaknesses…after the ASVAB test is taken we have a results workshop where we read the results and students are guided through a career search afterwards,”says Miller
The ASVAB test is one of many aptitude tests students can take that will guide them through their confusion on a major or career for after high school. Students are recommended to do research on their schools, especially private and out of state institutions as the California requirements are strictly for California.
“Have a plan , just have a plan , that’s my biggest advice,”says Miller. Seniors should take the time to look for a route after high school , as they need to prepare for adulthood and independence. Seniors focus should not only be to graduate with their class but being able to live successfully after graduation.
