Arroyo Valley Counseling Department

Plan for a brilliant future…with success right now.

That’s what we’re here for.

Click on the blue links to get started.

Planning for college:

• College.gov - Why go? What to do? How to pay? Find your answers here.
• College Search - The College Board (maker of the SAT) helps you find the right college for you anywhere in the USA.
• CaliforniaColleges.edu - Check out all California colleges…UC, Cal State, Community College and private.
• Historically Black Colleges & Universities Mentor - Your online portal to the historically Black colleges and universities of America.
• Christian College Mentor - Plan for and apply to Christian colleges nationwide.
• Rutas Universitarias Para Latinos - Información bilingüe sobre la planificación, admisión y ayuda financiera para ir a la universidad. (En español)

How can I pay for college?

• Making College Financial Planning Count - Become your own expert on paying for college–in under an hour.
• EdFund - Tons of tools to plan how to pay for your education. (En español)
• iCANaffordcollege.com - “Go to college. We’ll pay for it.” Get started at a California community college. (En español)
• FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) - The MOST important step. (En español)
• Financial Aid in a Nutshell - The financial aid process in simple terms with step-by-step instructions–a free eBook.
• Ayuda Financiera Estudiantil - Sus preguntas contestadas aquí­ en inglés o español. (En español)
  

Where can I find scholarships?

• FastWeb.com - The largest and most complete source of scholarships available
• Scholarships.com - 2.7 million scholarships and grants worth over $19 billion
• United Negro College Fund - The nation’s largest, oldest, and most successful minority higher education assistance organization
• Black Excel - The college help network, with 200 free scholarships for minorities
• Hispanic Scholarship Fund - HSF scholars must have a 3.0 or better and be citizens or legal residents of the U.S. (En español)
• LatinoCollegeDollars.org - Search for free money for college, whether or not you’re a citizen, and whatever your GPA. (En español)

What should I do for a career?

• Kuder Career Planning - Already started at the AVHS Career Center? Log in anywhere and keep exploring.
• California CareerZone - Explore exciting jobs that the Golden State has to offer and learn about what career path interests you.
• Who Do U Want 2B? - A career path quiz and stories of community college grads and students puttin’ in the work.
• CaliforniaColleges.edu Career Search

How can I get help in school right now?

• Live online tutoring - Get FREE help in science, math, social studies and English 7 days a week from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m., through the California State Library.
• Hotmath.com - Free help with the math problems in your textbook–step by step.
• HowToStudy.org - Help yourself with this giant stash of studying tips.
• Community-Based Homework Centers - Right near your neighborhood, these centers offer homework help, tutoring and computer use.

Why go to school anyway?

• Boostup.org - Videos, links & resources to help you deal with it all
• Top 5 Reasons to Stay in School - And these 5 are just the beginning…
• Education = $$$ - Education pays. Read the facts from the US Dept. of Labor.

What elective classes can I choose from?

• AVHS Electives 2008-09 - Round out your 7-period Hawk day with this huge menu of options.

What clubs can I join?

• AVHS Clubs & Advisors - Find a place to get connected, have fun, make friends and make a difference.

How can I see my counselor?

• Making a Counselor Appointment - Here are your options…
  • Option 1: Visit or call Ms. Elva Ocampo at (909) 381-4295 ext. 3054 M-F between 7 a. m. and 3:30 p.m. or email her at elva.ocampo@sbcusd.com to request an appointment.
  • Option 2: Visit the counseling office, complete a brown “Counseling Concerns” slip (they’re on the wall just inside the downstairs door to your right), and drop it in the black lockbox on Elva Ocampo’s desk. CLICK HERE to print a form now.
  • Option 3: Call or email your counselor directly–CLICK HERE for their contact info.