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WACAC Toolkit Documents

Everything a college counselor needs!

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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

School Profile Sample

Programs

Awards Night Outline

Financial Aid Workshop 1

Financial Aid Workshop 2


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

Student Self-Assessment 1

Student Self-Assessment 2

Student Self-Assessment 3

Academic Evaluation Report 1

Academic Evaluation Report 2

Extra-Curricular Evaluation Report

Parent Questionnaire 1

Parent Questionnaire 2

Parent Questionnaire 3

Peer Reference

Secondary School Reports

Secondary School Report Sample Form

Transcripts

Midyear Form

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

9th-10th Grade Presentation

Juniors

Junior Calendar 1

Junior Calendar 2

Seniors (Pre-Admission)

My Personal Checklist for High School Graduation and College

So You’re Applying to College (Simple Guidelines)

Senior Calendar 1

Senior Calendar 2

Seniors (Post-Admission)

Senior Survey 1

Senior Survey 2

Senior Survey 3


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

Community College Overview

California State University System

CSU Academic Preparation Worksheet

CSU Eligibility Index

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 Essay Prompts

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

How Financial Aid Works

What About Paying For College

Per Year Estimated College Costs

Financial Aid Presentation

Programs

Financial Aid Lesson for Government or Economics Class

Planning a Financial Aid Awareness Program

Scholarships

Free Online Scholarship Searches

MALDEF 2008 Scholarship List

Documents

Student Aid Report

Special Populations

AB 540 Fact Sheet in English

AB 540 Fact Sheet in Spanish


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

College Information Chart 1

College Information Chart 2

College Visit Form

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 Exams

College Entrance Exam Schedule

Standardized Testing Plan

SAT Subject Tests

Exam Descriptions

Testing Presentation


APPLICATION RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS

This section offers helpful forms and tips for students regarding college applications.

General

Total College Handbook

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 Activities

Records of Community Service

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