Senior Year Guide Class of 2027

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Westview's CEEB Code: 052986

Grading System/Term Type: Semester (NOT Quarter)

Class Size: 500

Class Rank: PUSD does NOT rank students

Graduation Date: June 3, 2027

How to Enter 12th Grade Linked/Yearlong Courses on the Common App, and UC/CSU Applications

In the meantime, the presentations below from the Class of 2026 continue to provide valuable information, with only minor changes anticipated.

Example Teacher Letter of Recommendation Brag Sheet

Letter of recommendation counselor requests/appointments for Early Decision and/or Early Action will begin on September 14, 2026. Requests/appointments for Regular Decision will begin on October 12, 2026. All counselor letter of recommendation requests must be received by December 4, 2026.

Please verify whether the colleges and universities you applied to require mid-year transcripts and reports. Most UC and CSU campuses do not require mid-year grades; however, some institutions may request them. Please check your college online portals to determine whether these documents need to be submitted.

To have these materials sent to colleges, you must complete the Transcript Request Form for College Applications. Before submitting the form, it is critical that you verify the accuracy of your grades in Synergy.

Once requests are received, mid-year reports will be submitted through Common App on a weekly basis. Please ensure that the colleges you applied to are listed accurately in both SCOIR and your Common App account.

You may begin requesting mid-year reports on January 11, 2027. The deadline to submit your Mid-Year Report Counselor Request Form is February 12, 2027. If you have any questions, please contact your counselor.

Xello will no longer be used for college planning. We're now using Scoir as our official college planning platform.

SCOIR is the one-stop online system that provides students with college planning tools to use during their time at Westview. Access SCOIR using only the original email address to which the invite was sent. Do NOT create a new account. New invites will be sent during the first week of school. Please check your email inbox to activate your SCOIR account. Remember to log in only with the Original Email Address provided in the email invite; this email address will be the only means to access your SCOIR account linked to Westview. For any questions or concerns regarding SCOIR, or to request a new invite, please reach out to Mrs. Beccarelli in the Wolverine Center.

Login to MyPlan and find the CaliforniaColleges App to Access your Account

CaliforniaColleges.edu Informational Flyer

CaliforniaColleges.edu is California’s state-funded, comprehensive, digital platform with the tools students need to develop their college and career plans, available at no cost to students, educators, and parents/guardians in public school districts. Whether students are pursuing postsecondary education or going directly into a career or the military, CaliforniaColleges.edu empowers students for college and career success. Students will be able to:

• Track coursework, grades, and progress toward graduation requirements (including A-G requirements for CSU/UC).

• Discover potential career paths based on interests and strengths, and learn about the steps needed to achieve career goals.

• Search for colleges, explore majors, and track application deadlines.

Portfolio Building:

• Create a portfolio to store documents, track experiences, and reflect on goals.

Progress Monitoring:

• Track progress toward college and career goals and access resources for financial aid.

This Community College Bachelor's Degree Programs quick reference guide, highlights the California Community Colleges that now offer 4-year bachelor’s degree programs. The overview includes a snapshot of each program along with enrollment details, estimated costs, and projected career pathways.

California Community Colleges (CCC) are public, two-year colleges. No matter where you live in California, there's probably a CCC pretty close to you. There are 115 physical campuses all over the state.

Please complete your financial aid application, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) OR the California Dream Act Application (CADAA). The state priority deadline is March 2, 2027. Meeting this deadline is required to qualify for a Cal Grant, Middle Class Scholarship (MCS), and other state financial aid. Submitting by the priority deadline ensures that students can compete for the maximum amount of state and institutional aid available.

It is important that you, as the student, begin the application first. After you complete your portion, your parent/guardian will then complete their section. Each portion takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. You may be surprised at how simple the process is.

You now have a CaliforniaColleges.edu account through MyPlan, which you’ll use to launch and track your financial aid application (FAFSA/CADAA). Tracking your application through your account allows us to monitor your progress - whether you’ve launched, submitted, or completed your application. Please note, we do not have access to view any personal information you include.

Launching your application through CaliforniaColleges.edu is simple and quick. Be sure to log in through MyPlan only - do not create a separate account, since you already have one set up.

For step-by-step guidance, watch the video below and review the Financial Aid Information section of the Senior Year Guide.

How to Launch Your Financial Aid Application from CaliforniaColleges.edu

Additional Resources

• To support students and families, the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC), offers free Cash for College webinars where expert staff offer financial aid walk-throughs and answer questions. We encourage you to register here for a free webinar.

• CSAC is also offering office hour webinars (5:30 - 6:30 pm) to provide hands-on support in completing the FAFSA and CADAA. Register here for a free webinar.

• 10 Things you should know about Other Sources of Financial Aid

Review the cheat sheet on the types of California financial aid.

To apply for federal student aid, such as federal grants, work-study funds, and loans, you need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. Completing and submitting the FAFSA form is free, and it gives you access to the largest source of financial aid to help pay for college or career school. The state priority deadline is March 2, 2027.

In addition, many states and colleges use your FAFSA information to determine your eligibility for state and school aid, and some private financial aid providers may use your FAFSA information to determine whether you qualify for their aid.

FAFSA Updates 2027-2028

10 Things you should know about FAFSA

Filling Out the FAFSA® Form

Who Counts as a Parent on the FAFSA?

6 Things Students need before they Fill Out the FAFSA Form

Pro Tips for the FAFSA Form

FAFSA Help Center

Understanding Work-Study Jobs

Understanding Loans

Learn About the FAFSA Submission Summary

The California Dream Act Application (CADAA) allows undocumented students, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients (valid or expired), U Visa holders and students under Temporary Protected Status (TPS), who qualify for a non-resident exemption under Assembly Bill 540 (AB 540), Senate Bill 2000 (SB 2000) and Senate Bill 68 (SB 68), to receive certain types of financial aid such as: private scholarships funded through public universities, state administered financial aid, university grants, community college fee waivers, and Cal Grants. In addition, the California Dream Act, allows eligible students to pay in-state tuition at any public college in California. The state priority deadline is March 2, 2027.

CADAA for Mixed-Status Families

California Dream Act Application FAQ

10 Things you should know about CADAA

The CSS Profile is an online application used by some colleges and scholarship programs to award non-federal institutional aid. Check your colleges’ information to determine whether they require the CSS Profile. A list of participating school is available online.

The application opens on October 1. Schools may have different deadlines - be sure to check with each school you are applying to. The CSS Profile may only be submitted through the sign on link available at cssprofile.org.

It's important to note that, even if a college requires the CSS Profile, students should still complete the FAFSA to maximize their eligibility for financial aid opportunities.

A Cal Grant is a California-specific financial aid grant that does not need to be paid back. It's designed to help eligible California students pay for college expenses at various qualifying institutions within the state. To qualify, you must apply for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application (CADAA) by the March 2, 2027 state priority deadline and meet eligibility and financial requirements as well as any minimum GPA requirements. Cal Grants can be used at any University of California, California State University, or California Community College, as well as qualifying independent and career colleges or technical schools in California. There are three kinds of Cal Grants - A, B, and C - but you don't have to figure out which one to apply for. Your eligibility will be based on your FAFSA or CADAA responses, your verified Cal Grant GPA, the type of California colleges you list on your FAFSA and whether you're a recent high school graduate.

After you have filed a FAFSA or CADAA, you can go online and check the status of your Cal Grant application by visiting WebGrants for Students and creating an account. This secure site provides you with resources, information, and tools to assist you with the college financial aid process. It will also let you view the status of your Cal Grant or Chafee Grant application, update your address, submit corrections, update your college of attendance, or satisfy outstanding requirements.

10 Things you should know about Cal Grant

10 Things you should know about WebGrants for Students

Comparing School Financial Aid Offers

Accepting Financial Aid

Understanding College Costs

CSAC Statewide Cash for College Webinars are available through March to help you complete your FAFSA or CADAA. Register here.

Do you enjoy making things, being creative, solving problems, and working in settings that are not in an office environment? The world's economy will experience a major shift in the next decade with an increase in automation across every industry. An estimated 31 million skilled trade workers in the United States retired in 2020, and many of those jobs remain unfilled.

Review the information below to learn more about a career in the military.

California State University (CSU) Application - The California State University (CSU) application is for all 23 campuses within the CSU system. The CSU App simplifies the process of applying to CSU campuses. Once your application is received by Cal State Apply, your application and materials are transmitted to all the campuses you have indicated on your application.

Review our College Entrance Exams website to learn more about the SAT and ACT exams. For the latest updates on SAT exam registration and information, please visit College Board. For the latest updates on ACT exam registration and information, please visit ACT.

Many colleges are reviewing their admissions policies in regards to college admissions exams due to COVID-19. Please check each college's website for the most-up-to-date information. For a list of colleges that are test optional, please click here.