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GHS COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER

OCTOBER 2026

GHS COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER OCTOBER 2026
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COLLEGE & CAREER WEBSITES

GHS College & Career Center

GHS Counseling Center

GHS Scholarship List

College & Career Center Presentations

GHS Enrichment, Internship & Volunteer Opportunities

Tri-Valley Job Board

What Have We Been Doing This Month? August/September Recap What Have We Been Doing This Month? August/September Recap

Access Presentations

Senior Information Night

Military Fair

College Visits

Preparing for the PSAT/SAT

CSU/UC Counselor Conferences
Good Guys Car Show Field Trip

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Upcoming Events Upcoming Events

October

October 2: PSAT/NMSQT and SAT School Day

October 13: Discover Las Positas College (Register here)

October 20: Tri-Valley College & Career Expo at Foothill High

October 22: WSU Instant Decision Day (Register here - seniors only)

October 29: UC Personal Insight Question Feedback Sessions (seniors only)

November

November 10: Disability Resource Information Night hosted by Las Positas College (Virtual)

November 14: Practice SAT/ACT with Revolution Prep (Register Here)

November 18: Financial Aid Night hosted by University of the Pacific (Virtual)

College Visits at Lunch

October 8: Arizona State University, UC Santa Barbara

October 15: Binghamton University, Cal Baptist University, University of the Pacific

October 16: Arizona State University (California campus), Grand Canyon University, Rice University

October 22: Boise State University, UC Irvine, University of Oklahoma, University of Wyoming

October 29: CSU Channel Islands, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities


*All college visits will be held in the quad during lunch and are open to all students

**Events are subject to change


For more upcoming events, please visit our event calendar. Events are added often so please continue to check the calendar.

College Application Assistance for Seniors College Application Assistance for Seniors

College Application Workshops during ACCESS

October 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29

November 4, 5, 12, 18, 19

Sign up in 5-Star each week under "Watson, D"


UC Personal Insight Question Feedback Sessions

October 29 from 12:30 - 3:15 pm


UC Application Tips

CSU Application Tips

Common App Application Tips

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Tri-Valley College & Career Expo

October 20 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at Foothill High School

Students and parents are invited to the Tri-Valley College & Career Expo. Over 100 organizations will be in attendance including representatives from the CSUs, UC, Private Colleges, Out-of-State Colleges, the Military, Apprenticeships and more.

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Washington State University Instant Decision Day

Washington State University is hosting an Instant Decision Day for GHS seniors during ACCESS on Thursday, October 22. This event is recommended for seniors with a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher. During this event, students will complete the WSU application and receive an admissions decision.


Seniors must register in advance at https://futurecoug.wsu.edu/register/Granada-2026-IDD

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Disability Resource Center Information Night (Virtual)

Tuesday, November 10 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm


This event is open to juniors, seniors and families and will provide students who have a 504 or IEP with more information about the Disability Resource Center at Las Positas College. This virtual event will cover how college support is different from high school support, the responsibilities of students and parents, what the DSPS can do to support students, how to join the program and tips on successful transitions to college.

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Practice Tests with Revolution Prep

We have partnered with Revolution Prep to offer digital practice ACT and SAT exams to all of our students. These full-length, digital tests, will be done from the student's home on their school issued-Chromebook or personal computer. Students can register for one test on each date and multiple dates are available throughout the year. The cost is $15 and proceeds go back to the Counseling & Career Center. Practice test dates: Saturday, November 14, February 20 and April 24.


For more information and to register, click here.

Danielle Watson
College & Career Specialist
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