Thank you for visiting the GHS Counseling webpage! Watch our virtual tourto get to know us! Counselors are available by phone, email, or appointments during working hours on Monday - Friday. Please see the Counseling Dept. Directory for contact information and availability.
College Essay Guy will partner with NCSA College Recruiting to offer a webinar for prospective college athletes and their familes. Mike Dunlevy from NCSA College Recruiting, the world’s largest and most successful recruiting network, will discuss today’s ultra-competitive college recruiting process, covering recruiting tips and strategies, the importance of academics & eligibility, how to build your brand and an online presence, and NCSA’s recruiting resources. Register HERE.
NINTH GRADE POST SECONDARY PLANNING PRESENTATION
Counselors are visiting all 9th grade Geography classrooms to discuss graduation requirements, college preparation and strategies for success. Please click below for the presentation:
FUTURE FEST College & Career Fair Oct. 7th at Grossmont College
Grossmont Union High School District will be hosting the annual Future Fest Career & College Fair, in collaboration with the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District and Cal-SOAP. Students and parents can chat with admissions representatives from more than 50 public and private universities, community colleges, vocational schools, and the military.
The event is free and includes a variety of workshops including information on four-year universities, two-year colleges, assistance with college applications, financial aid, NCAA, SAT/ACT tests and more!
All high school and middle school students and their parents are invited to attend! Parking is free. Click HERE for more details.
CITY OF LA MESA YOUTH ADVISORY COMMISSION Applications due Oct. 2nd.
Looking for students between 13-20 years old who live or go to school withint the city limits. Commission meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month. Click here for more information and an application.
COLLEGE PLANNING PRESENTATIONS: Senior year is here!
On May 25th, all rising seniors had the opportunity to attend a presentation regarding four-year univerisities or community colleges, trade schools, the military, and other career traning programs. Please click below to review the presentations. They include a ton of important information and links to valuable resources for getting started on college applications!
The Upward Bound program is currently accepting freshmen and sophomores who are low-income and/or will be the first generation in their family to earn a bachelor's degree. This is an incredible opportunity for students to benefit from free tutoring, mentoring, informative workshops, college fieldtrips, and assistance with college and financial aid applications. To hear how Upward Bound is making an impact, listen to our current participants! Check out the GHS Upward Bound commercial, flyer and pamphlet. Click here for the website.
COLLEGE FAIRS AND TOURS (VIRTUAL AND IN PERSON)
Please click on the College Fairs and Visits button to the left for tons of opportunities! Please check back often as we are continually updating this document. Click here for a Google Calendar showing many of these events.
COLLEGE BOUND SENIORS: Consider registering for the ACT/SAT Exams.
The CSU/UC universities are no longer using ACT/SAT test scores for admissions purposes. However, other universities may require one of these exams, or they may have a test-optional policy, which means an excellent score can add value to an application. They may be required by specific programs or scholarships. Please visit www.collegeboard.org to register for the SAT Exams. Students can access personalized test prep based on their PSAT results through their College Board accounts. Please visit www.act.org to register for the ACT Exam. Students may prepare for these exams using the online tools listed under Testing Info to the left.
COLLEGE ESSAY GUY'S COLLEGE APPLICATION HUB:
Here are some of Ethan Sawyer's favorite and most popular college prep resources. Topics are listed by category and you can work through them at your own pace. They’re all free.