College & Career Center
NEWS & EVENTS
10th Grade Presentation
Wednesday, October 28th @10:30am-11:30am
Meet with Ms. Puma and get information about staying on track for graduation and preparing for college!
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 454 781 1059
Passcode: college
Top 100 Presentation
Wednesday, October 28th @12:45pm-1:45pm
Learn about:
- Destination College Advising Corps (DCAC)
- What colleges are looking for
- How AP classes can help make college cheaper
- Why you should be in an extra-curricular activity
- Review of A-G
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 454 781 1059
Passcode: college
Zoom Links for Sessions
Monday (10/19): A-G Workshop & Kahoot Game
Meeting ID: 919 9157 3498
Passcode: 7m5kz6ms
Tuesday (10/20): MDHS Alumni Panel
Meeting ID: 919 9157 3498
Passcode: 7m5kz6ms
Wednesday (10/21): Career Pathways
Meeting ID: 919 9157 3498
Passcode: 7m5kz6ms
Thursday (10/22): College Pathways
Meeting ID: 919 9157 3498
Passcode: 7m5kz6ms
Friday (10/23): College Gear & Lip Sync Battle
Meeting ID: 919 9157 3498
Passcode: 7m5kz6ms
ENGLISH PRESENTATION
Tuesday, October 13, 2020 6:00–7:00 PM on Zoom
(additional information can be found here)
SPANISH PRESENTATION
Monday, October 26, 2020 5:00–6:00 PM on Zoom
(additional information can be found here)
Financial Aid Presentation
(General Overview)
Thursday, October 1st @ 6:00pm (via Zoom)
Come learn about the difference between the FAFSA and CA Dream Act Application!
We will cover the general steps of financial aid, discuss the requirements for the different applications, and more!
It doesn’t matter if you’re planning to start at a community college or go straight into a 4-year university. Everyone needs to complete a financial aid application!
Meeting ID: 454 781 1059
Passcode: college
Access College Presentation (9th grade)
Access College (Zoom presentation)
Wednesday, September 30th, 6:00pm to 7:15pm
“All students have a right to attend college -- regardless of their socio-economic status, race, gender, and beliefs.”
The College and Career Center (CCC) at Mt. Diablo High School would like to introduce a very special program on our campus, Destination College Advising Corps (DCAC). DCAC increases college access for low-income, first generation, and underrepresented high school students by providing a number of services and support to our students such as college planning, regular academic check-ins, test preparation, financial aid workshops, college information workshops, and virtual drop-in advising sessions. DCAC works collaboratively with the College and Career Center and Counseling Department to ensure that your student has all the support he/she needs to be college bound.
During the presentation, we will hear from the 9th grade academic counselor Mr. Rodda, who will speak briefly about staying on top of your grades and, if you are struggling, how to find available resources. We will also do a brief overview of A-G requirements for college admissions, which will lead into our introduction of DCAC. We will finish the presentation with a brief Q&A session.
Access College Presentation Agenda
Introductions Mr. Brown
A word from the Counseling Department Mr. Rodda
Available Resources Mr. Rodda
A-G Review Mr. Brown
Destination College Advising Corps (DCAC) Ms. Brittany
Q&A ALL
Use this link (or the meeting ID and passcode) to join the Zoom Meeting:
Meeting ID: 454 781 1059
Passcode: college
Tuesday, September 29th
5:00 pm – 7:45 pm
Sessions run from 5:00 – 5:45pm, 6:00 – 6:45pm, and 7:00 – 7:45pm
Join sessions offered by representatives from colleges and universities across the country as well as other educational resources such as tutoring, test prep and college search support.
Open only to students and parents/guardians from MDUSD schools: College Park, Concord, Mt. Diablo, Northgate, Ygnacio Valley & Olympic High Schools, as well as Nueva Vista/Summit, Prospect/Horizon, Crossroads High School, Gateway and Diablo Community Day School.
Register online by clicking on the “student registration” links.
You are required to use your MDUSD email account: www.strivefair.com/mdusd
Students can register for multiple sessions in the same timeframe - so they can attend one, and parents/guardians can attend another.
Questions? Email mdusdcollegefair@gmail.com
Naviance resources
Here are some videos to help you access Naviance and Navigate once you're logged in:
Adding Colleges in Naviance - "Colleges I'm Applying To" section
c/o 2021 Google classroom
Seniors, if you are applying to college or will apply for financial aid, then make sure to join the c/o 2021 College Apps Google Classroom.
Here is a screenshot of the class code.
There are a number of "assignments" but you're only required to do the ones that apply to you. If you're not sure which assignments to complete, then email Mr. Brown.
Applying to Universities and Financial aid overview (zoom)
Congratulations on being A-G ready!
Date: Thursday, September 3, 2020
Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm (via Zoom)
The agenda will cover the following items:
- Deciding where/how to apply (Cal State vs UC vs Private vs Community College)
- How to use Naviance (to list my colleges, ask for recommendations, signup for virtual rep visits)
- When and how to get financial aid (brief overview of FAFSA & CA Dream Act)
- Fixing D's/F's to be completely A-G ready (Do I need CyberHigh?)
During this session, I will provide you with a timeline of events and a checklist of things you need to complete this semester. After all of the information has been delivered, I will remain online for 10-15 minutes to answer any additional questions.
college and career center remind groups
Stay connected to news and updates from the College and Career Center by joining us on Remind. Find your class code below to receive our reminders and updates:
c/o 2021 (12th grade)
*Text @mdhs21 to 81010
c/o 2022 (11 grade)
*Text @mdhs22 to 81010
c/o 2023 (10th grade)
*Text @mdhs2023 to 81010
contact info
Mr. Brian Brown
College and Career Advisor
OFFICE HOURS
M-F 2:00PM-5:00PM (via Zoom) by appointment.
Ms. Brittany
DCAC College Advisor
OFFICE HOURS
TBD (via Zoom) by appointment.
stay connected
Join your class Remind group:
c/o 2021 (12th grade)
*Text @mdhs21 to 81010
c/o 2022 (11 grade)
*Text @mdhs22 to 81010
c/o 2023 (10th grade)
*Text @mdhs2023 to 81010
