Membership Directory
These directories are updated daily for the current membership year and are accessible using your login info for RegOnline (this is the email and password that you used when you joined WACAC.) These directories contain contact information for, and are ONLY available to, members who are “paid in full.”
Please note: the directory contained in the Membership Login Panel (top portion on the right menu bar) is not current or maintained. The directories on this page are the official WACAC directories.
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Share, Learn, Connect Documents
Counselor resources from Share, Learn, Connect events in Northern and Southern California.
Share, Learn, Connect - Bay Area and Sacramento 2010 Documents
Community College Route to the Four Year College
Financial Aid 101
CSU Update
Cost Calculator
Counseling Students with Disabilities
Counseling Undocumented Students
Desperately Seeking Scholarships - Colleges that Claim to Meet the Full Financial Needs of Students
Desperately Seeking Scholarships - Scholarship Tips!
Desperately Seeking Scholarships - Scholarships for African American Students
Desperately Seeking Scholarships - Scholarships for Asian American Students
Desperately Seeking Scholarships - Scholarships for Latino Students
Desperately Seeking Scholarships - Financial Aid for International Undergraduate Students
Desperately Seeking Scholarships - Scholarships for Undocumented Students 2
Ethics 101
Helping Students find their Voice in the College Essay Outline
Helping Students find their Voice in the College Essay Pt_1
Helping Students find their Voice in the College Essay Pt_2
Helping Students find their Voice in the College Essay Pt_3
Helping Students find their Voice in the College Essay Pt_4
Honors Colleges Programs
How to Help Students Successfully Transfer From Community Colleges
How to Help Students with Learning Disabilities Transition from High School to College
How to make the most of a College Fair Part
How to make the most of a College Fair Part 2
Member2Member Demonstration
Reading Financial Aid Packages
The Transition to College for Students with Disabilities
Social Networking and the College Search Process
Transitioning Students and Parents to College
What Makes Test Prep Good
Working with Nonprofits Panel - In Good Hands, but Whose?
The Art of Recommendation Writing
Teacher Recommendation Form
Share, Learn, Connect - LOS ANGELES 2010 Documents
Palisades Charter High School Fact Sheet
Public-Private Counselor Partnership
Share, Learn, Connect - LOS ANGELES 2009 Documents
Agenda - Help! I’m A New Counselor!
Agenda - 2008/2009 Test Schedule
Agenda - College Admission Test Information
Agenda - College Counselor Calendar
Agenda - College Counselor Responsibilities
Agenda - Creating a User-Friendly College Center
Agenda - Financial Aid Night Intro
Agenda - References I Couldn’t Do Without
Agenda - So You’re Applying To College (general)
Agenda - What About Paying For College
Agenda - Estimated College Costs 2008/2009
Agenda - Free Scholarship Searches
Agenda - Internet Sites for College Centers
Authorizing Accommodations for College Testing - Accommodations
Authorizing Accommodations for College Testing - College Testing
Authorizing Accommodations for College Testing - ACT vs. SAT (page 1)
Authorizing Accommodations for College Testing - ACT vs. SAT (page 2)
Independent Counselors and Secondary School Counselors Working Together Effectively
Share, Learn, Connect - BAY AREA 2009 Documents
College Visit Programs - Marie Rector
Considering the Audience - Jan Russell
CSU Information - Tammy Teixeira
CSU Update - Frieda Lee - SFSU
FinancialAid 101 - Luanne Buchman
Navigating the Admission FA Process - College Board
Testing Accommodations - College Board
Understanding Voice - Jan Russell
What Jon R Would Have You Consider - Jon Reider
NACAC State and Regional Associations
NACAC has 23 chartered, state and regional affiliate associations that work to respond to the professional needs of their members and to be part of the delivery system for NACAC programs and services at the local level..
The national association and the state and regional affiliates are linked by joint programs and governance operations. The presidents and presidents-elect of state and regional affiliates serve on the State and Regional Presidents’ Council in an advisory capacity to the NACAC Board of Directors.
Dakota ACAC
Great Plains ACAC
Hawaii ACAC
Illinios ACAC
Indiana ACAC
Iowa ACAC
Kentucky ACAC
Michigan ACAC
Minnesota ACAC
Missouri ACAC
New England ACAC
New Jersey ACAC
New York ACAC
Ohio ACAC
Overseas ACAC
Pacific Northwest ACAC
Pennsylvania ACAC
Potomic and Chesapeake ACAC
Rocky Mountain ACAC
Southern ACAC
Texas ACAC
Western ACAC
Wisconsin ACAC
Committee Documents
Resource documents relating to WACAC Leadership Committees.
Admissions Practices Committee
NACAC Statement of Principles of Good Practice
NACAC Statement of Student’s Rights and Responsibilities
NACAC Abridged SPGP training resource
Diversity, Equity and Access Committee
Gay and Lesbian (LGBTQ) Student Resource Guide 
Fiscal Policy Committee
WACAC Fiscal Policy Guidelines
WACAC Toolkits for High School Counselors and College Admission Counselors
TOOLKIT FOR HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELORS
Welcome to the WACAC Toolkit for High School Counselors! 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
To download MS Word or PDF forms:
1. Right-click on the link
2. Select “Save Link As…”
3. Save document to Desktop
We’re always looking for fresh material. If you’d like to contribute to the WACAC Toolkit, please email Maureen Eagle Gelberg at . Enjoy!
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
Helping Students Prepare for the WACAC Fair.
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 .
Thank you to all of our contributors, and to all of the current and former Toolkit for High School Counselors Committee members: Anne Aubert-Santelli, Kay Bell, Linda Conti, Eileen Doctorow, NaDean Krasnove, Bonnie Laughlin, Cynthia Locke, Jami Pillasch, and Linda Zimring.
WACAC TOOLKIT FOR COLLEGE ADMISSION COUNSELORS
Everything a college admission counselor needs!
Welcome to the WACAC Toolkit for College Admission Counselors! You’ll find information, sample forms, and other resources to help you with your institution’s recruitment, counseling, and application review efforts. Scroll down to find documents related to the following categories:
· Admission 101
· Presentations
· Recruitment and Territory Management
· Application Review
· Transfer Counseling
· Special Programs
· Office Documents
· Resources & Links
ADMISSION 101
This section contains the nuts and bolts of the college admission profession. It includes a history of the profession, admission terms, and key documents.
NACAC Statement of Principles of Good Practice Key Points
We’re always looking for fresh material. If you’d like to contribute to the WACAC Toolkit, please email Maureen Eagle Gelberg at gelberg@usc.edu. Enjoy!
Newsletter
WACAC publishes WACAConnections twice a year with a Spring and Fall edition.
The newsletter allows the membership to stay on top of important professional issues, find out about professional moves colleagues have made, and remain aware of general WACAC business and professional development opportunities.
Members are encouraged to submit the following for publication in the newsletter:
• Letters to the membership
• Articles addressing issues concerning the profession
• Change of job announcements
• Event announcements
• Photos from events
Please note that articles that clearly endorse or market a product or service will not be published.
Contact:
Terri Lewellan
Newsletter/Publications
Palos Verdes Peninsula High School
Forms
Need a WACAC form? You should find what you need here.
NOTE REGARDING USE OF WACAC LOGO: Any member desiring to use the WACAC logo for any non-WACAC-affiliated publication (print or web), must seek permission of the WACAC Executive Board.
Standard Check Requisition and Travel Expense Form
Reimbursement Procedure Instructions
To download forms:
- Right-click the link
- Select “Save Link As…”
- Save to Desktop
Links
Helpful links.
We are always expanding and updating this section! If you would like to add a link, or report a non-working one, please let us know at . Thank you!CATEGORIES:
- Interest Surveys and Personality Tests
- Exploring College Options
- Test Registration, Information, and Preparation
- General Information Websites from Around the World
- Specialized College Information
- Community College Information
- Financial Aid and Scholarships
- Learning Differences
- Career Information
- College Ranking Websites
- Associations
- Research
All links also available as a Word document download from the WACAC Counselor Toolkit, under the Resources category:
Essential Websites with Descriptions
INTEREST SURVEYS AND PERSONALITY TESTS
http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/Jtypes1.htm
A short version of Myers-Briggs personality test. Asks 72 questions about preferences then, based on your answers, explains your personality type.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myers-Briggs_Type_Indicator
Explanation of what the Myers-Briggs test is and helps explain your results.
http://www.doi.gov/octc/typescar.html
Take the personality test above to see what jobs match up with your personality type.
http://www.careerkey.org/english/
Take the Career Key, a professional career test. It takes about 10 minutes. It measures your skills, abilities, values, interests, and personality. Identify promising jobs and get accurate information about them.
http://www.positivelymary.com
Once you have taken the test, a graph of your True Colors personality spectrum will be displayed for you to print and keep.
http://www.educationplanner.com/education_planner/default.asp?sponsor=2859
Take a career quiz, learning style quiz and get practical information about the whole application process. Counselors section with handouts. Information available in Spanish, too.
http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/college
From the US News page, scroll down to Tools (on the lower left).
http://pics.collegetrends.org
Take the inventory of college styles and find out how your personal style influences the style of college you should attend.
http://www.mymajors.com
A short quiz on this site analyzes this information and suggests six majors to think about because they match your interests and high school experience. It can also give you more information about these majors, what type of courses you would take to get a degree and what jobs are available to graduates with various degrees.
http://www.colorwize.com
Free career aptitude test and personality test.
EXPLORING COLLEGE OPTIONS
http://www.act.org
Test information, college planning tips for students, information and resources for secondary and post-secondary schools.
http://www.aiccu.edu
Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities.
http://www.blackexcel.org
Information for black and other minority students seeking college information, includes a minority scholarship list.
http://www.allaboutcollege.com
Excellent search engine for colleges, test prep, and financial aid.
http://www.calstate.edu
General information about the California State University system.
http://www.campusprogram.com
This site not only searches for college programs by state, but also allows you to find colleges by specific career fields, majors, and occupations.
http://www.campustours.com
The Campus Tours Index provides fast and easy access to interactive tours of colleges across the United States.
http://www.anycollege.com
Use this database to search for colleges by program, state, type of school, sport and school name.
http://www.californiacolleges.edu
Career and college planning, information on every 2-year and 4-year college in California.
http://www.cappex.com
Colleges “search” through student generated profiles for “matches” and contact the student directly, also scholarship search and counselor toolkit with handouts.
http://www.collegeanswer.com
Launched by Sallie Mae in 2000, this site helps students and their families prepare for college with information on selecting the right college, applying to college, scholarships and financial aid.
http://www.CollegeBasics.com
Admission tips and strategies for planning for, applying to and paying for college, plus essay strategies and scholarship information.
http://www.collegeboard.com
Find information about the College Board tests (SAT, PSAT, AP), planning for college, finding a college, applying to college, and paying for college.
http://www.collegenet.com
Excellent search engine - hotlinks right to the schools that interest you. Has online applications and customized Internet admissions applications built for over 1,500 colleges and universities in the U.S. When applying to more than one program, you save redundant typing since common data automatically travels from form to form.
http://www.collegeconfidential.com
Information on applying, testing, finance, campus life, evaluating college rankings, reviews of books on admissions, articles and a special focus on Ivy League admissions.
http://www.collegedata.com
Choose, prepare, apply and pay for college with advice and tools from this website; get college admission help and search for colleges and scholarships; good college match feature and handouts in English and Spanish.
http://www.collegeexpress.com
Information pertaining to loans, colleges, scholarships, test preparation for smaller, private and lesser known colleges.
http://www.collegesofdistinction.com
Based on the book “Colleges of Distinction” this site allows you to search those colleges based on the 4 Distinctions: engaged students, great teaching, vibrant community, successful outcomes.
http://www.collegiatechoice.com
Simple non-promotional recordings of student-guided campus tours recorded by guidance counselors at over 350 colleges; cost is $15 per tour plus shipping.
http://www.csumentor.edu
Plan for college, search the 23 campuses and apply online.
http://www.ctcl.com
Colleges That Change Lives consortium.
http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/college
US News list of Best College rankings plus unranked schools, news articles and school directories. Tools and reports to take you through the steps of the college process - from choosing where to apply to the application process itself.
http://www.collegeprofiles.com
Features in-depth profiles with information about academic programs, athletics, campus life, and financial aid, along with geographic search, directories for honors programs, women's colleges, statistics on minority enrollment and numerous other resources for prospective college students.
http://www.collegeview.com
A fee online college search service with profiles of 3,500+ colleges and university sites, virtual tours, electronic applications, financial aid information, career planning tools, and more. Find others with similar interests in Coffee Shop.
http://www.commonapp.org
A general application form used by over 400 independent colleges that is available online.
http://edonline.com/collegecompass
Huge site contains links to careers and majors, college selections, financial aid, scholarships, test preparation, and summer programs.
http://www.fastweb.com
Site provides information about applying to schools, scholarships, grants and loans.
http://www.gocollege.com
Comprehensive resource covering college admissions, financial aid, educational options and surviving college.
http://www.google.com/options/universities.html
Google's University Search enables you to narrow your search to a specific school website. Try it for things like admissions information, course schedules, or alumni news.
http://www.knowhow2go.org
Information on college planning and preparation, applying and financial aid particularly geared for low income, first generation students.
http://www.makingitcount.com
Tips on how to organize and plan for college life. Includes playing sports, careers, and the college experience in general, all written in teen-friendly language.
http://mappingyourfuture.org
Career options and college planning from junior high through graduate school; specific sections for counselors, financial aid professionals.
http://www.mycollegeguide.org
Admissions guide, college search and common application; “Ask the Guru” section is informational.
http://www.nacacnet.org/StudentResources
The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) offers college advice and downloadable information on many topics of interest to students and parents.
http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
This site, created by the National Center for Education Statistics in the U.S. Department of Education, is a direct link to over 9,000 colleges and universities in the United States.
http://www.nextstepmagazine.com
Comprehensive new college information site from Next Step magazine.
http://system.nevada.edu
Nevada System of Higher Education.
http://www.petersons.com
Includes a way to search for colleges by major, tuition, sports and other criteria; plus help writing admissions essays, as well as test-preparation questions and information on financial aid.
http://www.petersons.com/bestcollegepicks/login.asp
Sponsored by Peterson's - includes excellent general search but also specific searches for visual and performing arts, culinary, nursing, etc.
http://www.princetonreview.com
Use the free school-match service, which can help you find the right school. Access 700-plus school applications, use free practice tests, search for scholarships and read advice on topics such as how to pay for college. Lists the annual “best value colleges”.
http://www.studentsreview.com
Read college students’ critiques of their schools.
http://www.studyabroad.com
Program and directory information for high school and college students.
http://www.supercollege.com
Search the profiles of 3,000 colleges, read winning admissions essays, get tips on filling out application forms, search a scholarship database and read timetables for preparing for college while in high school. Fee-based essay editing ($150-$300).
http://www.ucop.edu/doorways
UC Doorways to access certified course lists by high school.
http://www.ucop.edu/pathways
Start page for the University of California.
http://www.unigo.com
Take an insider’s look at college life from a student perspective with reviews, photos, videos and articles.
http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/undergrad_adm/apply/apply_online.html
UC link to apply online.
http://www.uncwil.edu/stuaff/career/Majors/
What can I do with a major in….?) Site from the University of North Carolina links career to the majors available on campus.
http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/welcome.html
General University of California system information
http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/educators/counselors/resources.html
UC resources and materials to download.
http://www.utexas.edu/world/univ/
Lists universities, colleges and community colleges alphabetically and by state, includes links to catalogs and accrediting organizations.
http://www.videc.com
Online comprehensive videos of 18 different colleges, providing students and parents with a comprehensive look at those schools without a viewing charge.
http://www.YOUniversity.tv
Online video tours of different colleges led by students; not all schools listed have accompanying videos and not every school has a listing; no charge for viewing.
TEST REGISTRATION, INFORMATION AND PREPARATION
http://www.4tests.com
Online practice test website.
http://www.act.org
Information on the American College Testing program.
http://www.actstudent.org
Test information, search colleges by state.
http://www.apcentral.collegeboard.com
AP Central is the official online home for anyone interested in or involved with the Pre-AP or AP Programs.
http://www.collegeboard.com
The site has sections on selecting the right college, testing information, financial aid and a free search.
http://www.compassprep.com/admissions_req_subjects.aspx
SAT subject tests admissions requirements.
http://www.fairtest.org/optstate.html
Search SAT/ACT Optional 4 year universities by state.
http://www.number2.com
Free test preparation.
http://www.petersons.com
Test-preparation questions and information on financial aid.
http://www.princetonreview.com
Free practice tests, search for scholarships, advice on paying for college.
http://www.toefl.org
Find out more about the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
GENERAL INFORMATION WEBSITES FROM AROUND THE WORLD
http://www.aco.eu.com
Information on studying in an American college or university around the world. All of the universities and colleges described here are members of the CIS group of American Colleges Overseas (CIS/ACO). All offer American-style degree programs that are accredited either in the United States or have state recognition in their host countries with English as the language of instruction.
http://www.aucc.ca/publications/auccpubs/directories/dcu/dcu_e.html
Produced by the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada, this 664-page guide includes profiles of 94 Canadian universities with information on tuition rates, student enrollment, academic programs and degrees, and student facilities and services.
http://www.braintrack.com
A directory of the world's universities and colleges. The web site is an index of international links and an information reference for more than 10,000 higher education institutions in 194 countries.
http://www.educations.com
A comprehensive source of information about study abroad programs worldwide.
http://www.scholarstuff.com
Offers a little something for everyone: a comprehensive list of colleges from the U.S. and around the world, chat rooms, financial aid sites, and links to information on college prep exams.
Australia
http://oz.Internationalstudent.com
A guide and online portal for information, advice, help and assistance for studying in Australia.
http://www.idp.edu.au/
Another guide to studying in Australia with answers to many frequent questions.
http://www.australian-universities.com/
Good search guide to colleges in Australia with rankings.
British University System
http://www.britishcouncil.org/usa-education
A guide for students considering studying abroad or getting their undergraduate or graduate degree in the UK (England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland).
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/section/0,,716,00.html
Ranks the universities in the UK and recommends the best courses to take in order to gain employment.
education.guardian.co.uk/universityguide/0,10085,488282,00.html
The Guardian publishes a UK university guide, placing a strong emphasis on the quality of teaching at each ranked institution.
http://www.uk-universities.net/Universities
Gives colleges and universities in the UK according to one’s needs.
Canada
http://www.studyincanada.com
Find the right Canadian school for you.
India Universities
http://www.indiaedu.com
Lists educational institutions in India by areas of the country – both graduate and undergrad.
Malaysia
http://www.studymalaysia.com
An online guide to education in Malaysia that includes information on private schools, colleges and universities.
SPECIALIZED COLLEGE INFORMATION
http://www.aicad.org
Find a major or school in the Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design as well as portfolio day schedules and suggestions on how to apply.
http://www.catholiccollegesonline.org
The National Catholic College Admission Association website allows you to search by region or program with links for students, parents and counselors.
http://www.fairtest.org
Site is run by National Center for Fair and Open Testing. University section includes latest on college testing and list of schools that do not use standardized tests as part of application process in the U.S.
http://www.ibo.org
Information on International Baccalaureate.
http://www.hacu.net
To improve access to and the quality of post-secondary educational opportunities for Hispanic students.
http://hbcu.com
Dedicated to providing information and services related to historically black college and universities.
http://www.hillel.org
A search guide to Jewish life on U.S. college and university campuses.
http://www.naia.org
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The association provides exclusive opportunities for over 45,000 young men and women to achieve academically while competing for the love of the game. NAIA member institutions award millions of dollars through athletic aid to eligible student-athletes.
http://www.ncaa.org
Home site of The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) which includes lists of schools by participating sport.
https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/common/
This site informs student athletes about the recruiting process, amateurism issues, letters of intent, eligibility rules and athletic scholarships. The student guide may be downloaded at http://www.ncaastudent.org
http://www.womenscolleges.org
Women’s College Coalition site allows you to search by college name, location and major.
COMMUNITY COLLEGE INFORMATION
http://www.cccapply.org
The online gateway to the 110 community colleges in California including a map and directory, overviews of each campus and financial aid information.
http://www.cccco.edu/CommunityColleges/tabid/830/Default.aspx
Search for California community colleges by name or region as well as vocational and certificate programs. Includes list of those colleges with dormitories.
http://www.assist.org
Transfer agreement information for all California colleges and universities
http://www.communitycollegereview.com
Community College Review lets you find free, detailed profiles of community colleges and their surrounding communities.
http://www.laocrc.com
Search for specific academic, vocational and apprenticeship programs at community colleges in Los Angeles County or Orange County.
http://www.aacc.nche.edu
The America Association of Community Colleges website helps you find a community college program anywhere in the U.S.
https://misweb.cccco.edu/webproginv/prod/invmenu.htm
From the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office, search throughout the state for vocational and apprenticeship programs by college or program.
FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS
http://www.collegeanswer.com
Launched by Sallie Mae in 2000, this site helps students and their families prepare for college with information on selecting the right college, applying to college, scholarships and financial aid.
http://www.collegeboard.com
The College Board site has sections on scholarship search, financial aid easy planner, apply for a loan, calculators to estimate college costs, selecting the right college, and testing information.
http://www.collegeconfidential.com/financial_aid
Information on applying, testing, finance, campus life, evaluating college rankings, reviews of books on admissions and a special focus on Ivy League admissions.
http://www.careersandcolleges.com
College, scholarship and loan search information.
http://www.college-scholarships.com
Free scholarship and financial aid searches; ACT and SAT preparation tips and links to college admissions, scholarship and financial aid pages.
http://www.collegetoolkit.com
Information on scholarships with direct access to the applications and a variety of search categories.
http://www.csac.ca.gov
California Student Aid Commission.
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
The website for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid takes you through the federal aid process, clearly explaining what needs to be done before, during and after you apply; learn everything from how to determine your eligibility to how to check the status of your application.
http://www.fastweb.com
Large, reliable scholarship database; big plus is that the site sends new offerings to registered users, so they don't have to keep checking the database; users create a personalized profile that's matched against 800,000 scholarships; site also provides information about applying to schools and financial aid.
http://www.finaid.com
College financial aid information, savings plans, different kinds of scholarships and loans, calculating tools to figure out how much money you'll need and help in navigating the financial-aid process.
http://www.financialaidsupersite.com
Rates various other sites and options, information on scams to avoid and how to get one-on-one financial counseling and assistance.
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/scholarship
Federal Trade Commission scholarship scam alert page with information for students and parents.
http://www.gocollege.com
Search for schools by majors and other criteria, large scholarship database, tips on financial aid, campus crime statistics, lists of hotels near campus, etc.
http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com
Alphabetical list of colleges with their guaranteed, merit based scholarships, a short summary of each award and the matching criteria and deadlines.
http://www.hsf.net
Database of scholarships and links to financial aid sites for Hispanic students.
http://www.iefa.org
IEFA is the premier resource for financial aid, college scholarship and grant information for US and international students wishing to study abroad. At this site, you will find the most comprehensive college scholarship search and grant listings plus international student loan programs and other information to promote study abroad.
http://InternationalScholarships.com
Free site with information that can be filtered to search for scholarships, loans, internships and grants for students in the United States and abroad for use at home and overseas.
http://mappingyourfuture.org
Information on making high school count, careers and student loans.
http://money.cnn.com/pf/college/
Find the current cost of attending most colleges.
http://www.pin.ed.gov
Obtain a Personal Identification Number for FAFSA applications.
http://www.salliemae.com
Loans for all stages of education, common questions about financial aid, interest deductions, budgeting and credit.
http://www.savingforcollege.com
Resource for students and parents detailing ways to save for college including “529” accounts.
http://www.scholarshipamerica.org
The site describes and links students to different types of scholarship programs.
http://www.scholarships.com
Free college scholarship search and financial aid resource.
http://www.ScholarshipExperts.com
Search service for scholarships with customized results; includes quarterly scholarships and articles about researching and applying for college funding.
http://www.studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/student_guide/index.html
Explains student aid programs administered by U.S. Department of Education Federal Student Aid Office (FSA).
http://www.thepointfoundation.org
Scholarship opportunities for exceptional students, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
http://www.UNCF.org
The United Negro College Fund site includes lists of scholarship and internship opportunities; also are links to sites where students can apply for scholarships.
LEARNING DIFFERENCES
http://www.ldaamerica.org
Learning Disabilities Association of America.
http://www.nichcy.org
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities.
http://www.ldonline.org/indepth/college
LD OnLine offers hundreds of expert-reviewed articles and resources for educators, parents, and others concerned about children and adults with learning disabilities and ADHD.
http://www.college-scholarships.com/learning_disabilities.htm
List of colleges with programs for learning disabled students.
CAREER INFORMATION
http://stats.bls.gov/oco
From the Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor, the Occupational Outlook Handbook tells you: the training and education needed, earnings, expected job prospects, what workers do on the job and working conditions for hundreds of different types of jobs.
http://www.uncwil.edu/stuaff/career/Majors
“What can I do with a major in . . .?”
http://www.avscholars.com
Search for basic information on aviation careers, including college preparation and financial aid.
http://science.education.nih.gov/LifeWorks.nsf/feature
NIH sponsored website providing information for education and careers in health and medical sciences.
http://www.search4careercolleges.com
Information on career schools.
http://www.usnews.com/sections/business/best-careers
U.S. News profiles 30 careers that offer strong outlooks and high job satisfaction.
http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/sa/career/students/page17957.html
From Bowling Green State University - Self-assessment, academic and career options, relevant/practical experience, job search, school preparation.
http://www.careers.org
Comprehensive career site including career descriptions, education resources, and career colleges.
http://www.collegeboard.org/career/bin/career.pl
Comprehensive site about majors and careers. There is information on job outlooks, compensation, and colleges.
Job Search Sites
http://www.jobstar.org
http://www.monster.com
http://www.jobbankinfo.org
http://www.myfuture.com
http://www.careerbuilder.com
http://www.employmentguide.com
http://www.jobweb.org
COLLEGE RANKING WEBSITES
http://www.collegeconfidential.com/college_rankings
Discusses the pros and cons of ranking colleges.
http://www.library.uiuc.edu/edx/rankings.htm
The University of Illinois has gathered links to a collection of sites that rate colleges with various criteria. The site also discusses the philosophical difficulties with the whole process of ranking colleges.
http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/college/cohome.htm
U.S. News and World Report's yearly rankings of "America's Best Colleges." Includes tips on latest trends.
ASSOCIATIONS
http://www.schoolcounselor-ca.org
California Association of School Counselors.
RESEARCH
http://www.usc.edu/dept/chepa
Center for Higher Education Policy Analysis.
http://www.trpi.org
Tomas Rivera Policy Institute.
Speakers Bureau
Whether it’s a College Information Night, a school assembly, or a counselor conference, WACAC can provide the right speaker for your gathering. Our members are available for presentations on a wide range of topics to schools throughout the Western region.
To arrange a speaker through the WACAC Speakers Bureau, please review the list of speakers to identify someone whose expertise matches your needs, and contact him/her as far in advance as possible. You’ll find each speaker’s name, areas of expertise, address, phone and fax numbers, and e-mail address on the list.
Although there is no charge for our members’ speaking services, it may be necessary to reimburse them for such expenses as airfare and hotel costs.
List of Speakers - Northern California
List of Speakers - Southern California
Speaker’s Bureau lists for Nevada coming soon!
Grants and Scholarships
A listing of NACAC and WACAC grant and scholarship opportunities.
In keeping with WACAC’S primary mission to support the efforts of high school and college admission counselors in their work with students, we provide scholarship and grant money to ensure all professionals can participate in professional development opportunities. Particular emphasis is placed on assistance that reaches across ethnic, economic and regionally unsupported areas.
Scholarships for Public High School Counselors, Avid Teachers and Community College Transfer Advisers to attend Bay Area and Sacramento, Share, Learn, and Connects 2010
If you are interested in attending either the Bay Area Share Learn and Connect conference on Thursday, March 11, 2010, or the Sacramento Share Learn and Connect conference on Thursday, March 18, 2010 and would like a scholarship to reduce the registration fee, please download the application form, complete, scan and email to by February 20, 2010. You will be notified by email of your scholarship award and given a special code to use for registering on this website.
Northern California SLC Counselor Scholarship Application
Annual Spring Conference Scholarships
Each year, the WACAC Executive Board offers a limited number of scholarships to encourage new membership and to invite young professionals from secondary and postsecondary counseling/recruitment fields to preview our profession. Each scholarship will include conference fees and on-campus housing (double occupancy) to graduating college seniors, graduate students, high school counselors, and two year and four year counselors/recruiters.
In addition to the new professional scholarships, there are a limited number of matching grants (that’s called “tuition reduction” in college lingo!) for first-time secondary and postsecondary counselors/recruiters. The matching grant will only cover the conference registration fee but can help defray some of the costs associated with attending the conference. If you would like to nominate someone for a scholarship or if your institution is interested in sponsoring a counselor, please contact Joan Jaffe at .
Scholarship Applications must be received by April 30, 2010.
2010 Conference Scholarship Application
WACAC 2010 Scholarships for High School and Community College Students to Honor Counselors
In conjunction with the WACAC Annual Conference, one high school counselor and one transfer counselor or transfer center director will be honored for their contributions to student success. Honorees will be nominated by students and the students who write the winning recommendations will each receive a $500. scholarship. Students must attend a high school or community college located in San Francisco. Application deadline is April 16. Complete information and applications are at the following links:
Community College Student Scholarship Application
High School Student Scholarship Application
The Diversity, Equity and Access Committee Will Award Three $1,500 Grants and One $2,000 Grant to WACAC Members. YOU Should Apply!
The Diversity, Equity and Access (DEA) Committee values your dedication to promoting equality and access among students in our region. Last year, the DEA Committee awarded four grants to programs that supported the principles of our organization and prepared students for a bright future! Edgar Montes and Keion Morgan, Co-Chairpersons for Diversity, Equity and Access (DEA) and the DEA Grant Review Committee are excited to have this funding opportunity available to Western members.
The 2010 DEA grants will be awarded to members who are working with and serving diverse populations. To be considered, members must submit a detailed grant proposal with information about their program and the student community it will be serving. After a thorough review of each grant proposal, the DEA Grant Review Committee will select the 2010 grant recipients. If selected, award recipients will receive funding to support their program needs. In addition, they will be required to present their program while serving as faculty at the 2010 Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) Pre-Conference Workshop.
Award Requirements
• The author of the grant proposal MUST be a current WACAC member working with and/or serving diverse student populations
• The population served must be diverse, including, but not limited to socio-economic, religious, lifestyle choice, cultural and ethnic diversity
• A clear and well written DEA GRANT PROPOSAL must be completed and submitted online
• Members serving on the DEA Grant Review Committee and the 2009 Grant recipients are not eligible to apply for the 2010 DEA Grant
Grant Proposal Requirements
• Cover Letter must include:
o An introduction
o A brief description of the program
• Body must include:
o Statement of intention and objectives
o Program history
o Population serving
Please address who will benefit and/or have the largest impact from the grant
Please indicate the possible long-term effects that this grant will have for the population you are serving
o Program outline or program schedule
o Program evaluation
Please provide a description of how you will track or plan to track your program
• Financial Need Assessment must include:
o Detailed program budget
Award Benefits
• Three $1,500 and one $2,000 Grant
• Presenter at the 2009 Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access IDEA
• WACAC and DEA Recognition
Please email grant proposal to by April 1, 2010.
Proposals Accepted: December 1, 2009
Proposal deadline (Emailed by): extended to April 1, 2010
Award Notification: April 15, 2010
Contact the DEA Grant Coordinator, Edgar Montes, at for more information. Members who serve or would like to serve on the DEA Grant Review Committee must contact the Grant Coordinator to discuss the grant review timeline and process.
Government Relations Conference Scholarships
Several scholarships are available for WACAC members to the 2008 NACAC Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C., during which members will lobby our state elected officials for educational concerns. More information about the conference and scholarships can be found here.
DEA Offers Scholarships for the 2009 NACAC
Guiding the Way to Inclusion (GWI) Workshop
The Diversity, Equity and Access (DEA) committee is excited to offer three (3) scholarships for Western members to attend the 2009 NACAC GWI Workshop to be held July 28-30, 2009 in San Francisco, CA. GWI is a workshop geared towards college admission professionals with 2-6 years of experience and who assist students from diverse ethnic and social economic backgrounds. The scholarship will cover registration, travel expenses and lodging only (double occupancy). If you wish to be considered for the scholarship please complete the Nomination Form and Supervisor Letter of Support no later than March 27, 2009 (EXTENDED).
2008 GWI Scholarship recipients are not eligible to apply for the 2009 GWI Scholarship. For more information please contact Keion Morgan, DEA GWI Scholarship Coordinator at kmorgan4@csulb.edu.
2009 GWI Supervisor Letter of Support
More information about DEA Committee
National College Fair Scholarships
Colleges wishing to participate in national college fairs but do not have the resources to pay for a booth can be considered for full scholarships for registration fees. Visit www.nacac.com/fairs.html for further information.
Presidents’ Council Grants
NACAC provides funds to WACAC to support professional development participation, membership, and new initiatives. The five eligibility categories are:
Grant amounts range from $500 to $2,000 and may be used for:
Grant applications are received twice each year—February 1 and June 1. Grant applications are available at www.nacac.com/s&r_pcg.html.
NACAC MIATPA (Multicultural Institute for Advanced Thinking and Practice in Admission) Scholarships
Grants in the amount of $1,500 are awarded for special projects designed to serve diverse populations. For more complete information, visit www.nacac.com/research_miatpa.html.
Awards
WACAC and NACAC Service Awards.
Nomination forms for the 2009 WACAC Conference at Chapman University are now available.
Members are invited to submit nominations for the following special recognition and service awards. To nominate yourself or another individual for one of the awards, please fill out the form below, attach any separate documents supporting this nomination, and return all pages to WACAC by April 3, 2009.
2009 WACAC Awards Nomination Form
2009 WACAC Awards Nomination Form
To see the list of WACAC awards, click here