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DVHS COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER (CCC) NEWS
For DVHS Families
May-June 2012
Dear DVHS Students and Parents,
Our seniors have heard from the colleges where they have applied, and have decided where they will attend in fall 2012. For the most part, their response was due by May 1. Some seniors might be waiting to hear from schools regarding their waiting list situation, and will then potentially have another decision to make. Statistically about 48% of 4-year (public and private) colleges use the wait list as a way to manage their enrollment numbers, but many students do not “opt in” to stay on a wait list so are not affected by this phenomenon. Those that do choose “opt in”, should be hearing from those schools in the coming weeks, and will have to decide whether to accept a new offer of admission, or not. In addition, some seniors have decided to pursue other post high school options including community college, military service, employment, and/or travel.
Dear DVHS Families,Did you miss the Financial Aid presentation on Dec. 12? Download the handouts, here!
In case you missed the Financial Aid event for seniors and their parents on Dec. 12, please download the attached information.
1. FAFSA worksheet: www.fafsa.ed.gov/fotw1112/pdf/fafsaws12c.pdf (this link will take you to last year’s worksheet and the new one will be posted on Jan. 1, 2012. Use this to organize your information).
2. Fund Your Future magazine: http://www.csac.ca.gov/doc.asp?id=40 (for the full magazine or send your student into counseling/Career center for an abbreviated copy)
3. Power point handout: The full presentation is also posted on the DVHS website (Career Center & Counseling page) at the top left under “Parent Night Presentations”. Click on “academics” at the top of the home page to find the “Career Center & Counseling” page or Click Here Please note that it’s 8MB
Remember that the FAFSA application will go on line Jan. 1, 2012, and should be filed before March 2 to be considered for most school’s financial aid opportunities. But, there are exceptions and SOME SCHOOLS want the FAFSA filed earlier. Check each college’s financial aid page to be sure!!! www.fafsa.ed.gov
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DVHS will be hosting its second annual Mini-College Fair, on Thursday, December 1 in the library during 4th, lunch and 5th periods. Mark your calendars and plan to stop by to learn more about these diverse out of state college options! Parents are welcome, but please e-mail jschratz@dvhigh.net to reserve your spot.
Scheduled colleges include: Hawaii Pacific University, University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS), University of Washington Bothell, The University of Arizona, Drexel University, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Oklahoma City University, University of Nevada Reno, Colorado Mesa University, University of Alabama, Regis University, Purdue University and JUST ADDED>>> University of Oregon and Stonehill College in Massachusetts!
Students wishing to attend the college fair during 4th or 5th periods will need to have a signed pass. Lunch time attendees do not need to sign up ahead of time, but will be asked to sign in at the event. Hope to see you!!
