WACAC Toolkit Documents
Everything a college counselor needs!
Welcome to the WACAC Toolkit! You’ll find information, sample forms, and other resources to help you build and maintain your school’s college counseling program. Scroll down to find documents related to the following categories:
• College Counseling Office
• Letters of Recommendation, Secondary School Reports & Transcripts
• Preparing by Grade Level
• College Information
• Financial Aid & Scholarships
• College Search Process
• College Entrance Exams
• Application Resources for Students
• Resources & Links
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COLLEGE COUNSELING OFFICE
This section contains the nuts and bolts for creating a welcoming and well-organized college counseling office. Documents pertain to duties, timelines, communication pieces, and workshops.
Responsibilities
College Counselor Responsibilities (for LAUSD)
College Counselor Calendar (for LAUSD)
Creating a User-Friendly College Center
Working With Independent Counselors
Communication
Programs
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION, SECONDARY SCHOOL REPORTS & TRANSCRIPTS
This section offers questionnaires and forms to help write letters of recommendation. It also includes templates for Secondary School Reports and Midyear Grade Reports.
General
Letters of Recommendation Presentation
Request Forms
Counselor Recommendation, SSR, & Transcript Request Form
Counselor Recommendation Request Guidelines
Teacher Recommendation Request for Early Programs
Teacher Recommendation Request for Regular Decision
Teacher Recommendation Request Instructions
Transcript Request Form for Regular Decision
Transcript Request Form for Early Programs
Letters of Recommendation
Extra-Curricular Evaluation Report
Secondary School Reports
Secondary School Report Sample Form
Transcripts
Tracking Forms
Recommendation Tracking Form (For Teacher)
Recommendation Tracking Form (For Counselor)
Recommendation Tracking Form (For Student)
PREPARING BY GRADE LEVEL
This section provides academic planning tools organized by grade level.
Middle School
Middle School College Night Presentation
Freshmen & Sophomores
Juniors
Seniors (Pre-Admission)
My Personal Checklist for High School Graduation and College
So You’re Applying to College (Simple Guidelines)
Seniors (Post-Admission)
COLLEGE INFORMATION
This section covers the admission process at each type of postsecondary education institution (Community College, UC, CSU, and Private Schools). It also includes information about working with special population students.
General
Importance of Factors in the Admission Decision (NACAC Trends)
College Admission Process Presentation
Community Colleges
California State University System
CSU Academic Preparation Worksheet
The Application Process at the CSU System
University of California System
Comprehensive Review Factors for Freshman Applicants to the UC System
UC Freshman Admission Information
The Application Process at the UC System
UC Personal Statement Guidelines
Private Schools
The Application Process at Private Schools
Special Populations
Preparing Foster Youth for College
Structured Programs for Students with Learning Disabilities
The NCAA Requirements for College Athletes
FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIPS
This section provides information about financial aid and scholarships. It also includes information about working with special population students.
General
Per Year Estimated College Costs
Programs
Financial Aid Lesson for Government or Economics Class
Planning a Financial Aid Awareness Program
Scholarships
Free Online Scholarship Searches
Documents
Special Populations
COLLEGE SEARCH PROCESS
This section includes resources for helping students and parents navigate the college search process.
Getting Started with the College Application Process
How and When to Start the College Search Process
What Are You Looking For in a College (Self-Evaluation)
Factors to Consider in Making Your College List
Preliminary College Interest List
Safety, Target, and Reach Colleges
Top Ten Ways to Test-Drive a College
Questions to Ask at College Fairs
COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMS
This section contains information about the various college entrance exams, including descriptions, when they should be taken, and which colleges require them.
College Entrance Exam Schedule
APPLICATION RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS
This section offers helpful forms and tips for students regarding college applications.
General
Application Information and Tips
Tips for a Successful College Application Process
Top Ten Strengths and Experiences Colleges Look For in a High School Student
Helpful Hints for Your College Resume
Tips on Writing Your College Admission Essay
Typical College Application Essay Topics
Records
Records of Personal Honors and Awards
Tracking Forms
Application Materials Checklist 1
Application Materials Checklist 2
Recommendation Tracking Form (For Student)
RESOURCES & LINKS
This section provides a list of recommended books and websites. It also offers information about various professional development opportunities, such as conferences and workshops.
Essential Websites with Descriptions (Direct hotlinks also available HERE)
Resources I Could Not Live Without
WACAC Professional Development Information
For any questions, concerns, or to submit material for the Toolkit, please email Maureen Eagle Gelberg at .