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.

• College.gov - Why go? What to do? How to pay? Find your answers here.
• California College Entrance Requirements - To go straight to a 4-year college, here’s what you do…
• College Search - The College Board (maker of the SAT) helps you find the right college for you anywhere in the USA. (En español)
• 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
• Scholarship of the Month - Scholarships you can apply for NOW.
• 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.
• After-school tutoring at AVHS - Most AVHS teachers offer free tutoring before or after school. Talk with your teachers about days and times.

Why go to school anyway?

• 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.
• Boostup.org - Links & resources to help you deal with it all, and a chance to encourage other students to stick with their education.

What elective classes can I choose from?

• AVHS Electives - 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. 410027 M-F between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. or email her at elva.ocampo@sbcusd.com to request an appointment.
  • Option 2: Visit the upstairs counseling office, complete a brown “Counseling Concerns” slip (right by the fire extinguisher) and drop it in the lockbox on Elva Ocampo’s desk.
  • Option 3: Call or email your counselor directly–CLICK HERE for their contact info.

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