College Resources | Dana Hills High PTSA

College Knowledge

Jr/Sr College Knowledge Night

Did you miss the live event on September 1, 2020? No problem! Watch the recording any time. Topics: College list building, financial aid and scholarships, DHHS Guidance processes for transcripts and letters of recommendation, and COVID-19 application impacts.

GUEST SPEAKERS

Lisa McLaughlin - lisa@edvantageconsulting.com

Lexi Jakovich - Dana Hills Guidance Dept

Breanne Boyle - breanneb@collegewise.com

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NCAA Information Night

Did you miss the live event on September 22, 2020? No problem! Watch the recording any time. Topics: College Athletic Recruiting timeline and process as well as COVID-19 impacts.

GUEST SPEAKERS

Katie Andersen - College Counselor for Student-Athletes

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College Planning for Students with Learning Differences

Did you miss the live event on October 1, 2020? No problem! Watch the recording any time. Topics include:

Demands of High School versus Demands of College for LD, ADHD, and ASD Students
Assessing Your Student’s College Readiness and Executive Function Skills: A Tool To Get You Started
College and University Support Programs for LD/ADHD/ASD Students: A 3 Tier System
The College Environment: Evaluating a College for YOUR Student
College Planning Timeline for the LD/ADHD/ASD Student

GUEST SPEAKERS

Jan Kerchner - Founder, The College Blueprint

College Knowledge Night

Did you miss the live event on October 27, 2020? No problem! Watch the recording any time. Topics include:

How to qualify for the WUE scholarship and introduction to the Western Undergraduate Exchange schools
Factors to consider when evaluating schools that fit your student
Introduction to Colleges That Change Lives (www.CTCL.org)

GUEST SPEAKERS

Betsie Rugg-Stassen - Northern Arizona University (WUE)

Milyon Trulove - Reed College & Colleges That Change Lives

Community College & Career Education Night

Did you miss the live event on February 2, 2021? No problem! Watch the recording any time. Topics include:

Benefits of attending Community College
Take classes at your local Community College while you're in high school
Transfer options to Cal States, UCs, and private colleges
Career and Technical Education through College & Career Advantage
Take CCA classes that are UC approved

GUEST SPEAKERS

Rania Mesri - Program Outreach Specialist, Saddleback College

Nicole Berkman - College & Career Advantage

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Get to know some of the college resources in our area. Each vendor has provided a brief introduction and advice about the upcoming application process.