PG High Counseling

PG High Guidance Office

To contact personnel in the Counseling Office click on one of the following links:

Debby Farmer, Guidance Office Administrative Assistant &
New Student Registration Information dfarmer@pgusd.org
or you may call the high school at 646-6590 extension 277 for the Counseling Office

Stefanie Briscoe, Counselor for Last names beginning with A-K sbriscoe@pgusd.org
Pat Rolander, Counselor for Last names beginning with L-Z prolander@pgusd.org
Beth Rutledge, Counselor brutledge@pgusd.org

Request A Transcript: To request a transcript, e-mail crussell@pgusd.org, please include your name, birth date and address where you need the transcript sent. Also, include a statement about whether or not you want test scores included.

PGHS Course Bulletin 2009-2010

PGHS graduation requirements
Admission requirements for CSU, UC and Community Colleges
Sample education plans
Class and ROP information
PGMS Incoming Freshmen Parent Night (Power Point)

Scholarship Calendar 2009-10 Last update: 2/2/10

NEWEST SCHOLARSHIPS ARE HIGHLIGHTED IN YELLOW!

Information on scholarships available. Scholarships arrive throughout the year so it is important to check back on a regular basis. The Scholarship calendar will also be posted in the counseling office for students to review.

Counseling Newsletter - Fall 2009 Issue
Highlights test dates, college visits and other counseling matters.

PLANNING FOR COLLEGE 2010 (Power Point Presentation)

College Campus Events for Spring 2010

"Colleges that Change Lives"

Summer Opportunities

Test Dates and Practice Tests

Dates for the following exams and links to the appropriate websites are given.

SAT - Preparing for the SAT free booklets available at the counseling office
ACT - Preparing for the ACT free booklets available at the counseling office
A.P.
AP Test Dates 2010 - To Be Announced
PSAT - The PSAT will be given on Saturday, October 17th at PG High School. Cost is $18.50 Deadline for Juniors to sign up is September 18th. Sophomores may sign up (based on space availability) , starting September 21st. ALL PSAT REGISTRATION CLOSE OCTOBER 2. Please bring payment (Payable to PGHS) to Mrs. Farmer, in the Guidance Office no later than October 2nd.

Apply for College

College Night - October 7, 2009 at 6:30pm, in the PGHS Library.
Please call 646-6590x277 to RSVP

The Common Application
California State University
University of California
U.C. A-G requirements
Private Colleges - Students applying to private colleges may need letters of recommendations and/or counselor reports as requested by the colleges. Click HERE and complete this form (this form can be filled in on your computer and printed) . Bring the completed form to your PGHS Counselor if your college is requesting letters of recommendation or counselor reports.
Community College

College prep and admission resources

Financial Aid

How will you finance your college career?
A Guide for students and parents.

Financial Aid Night Presentation
The Financial Aid Process (A Guide for senior students & parents)

U.S. Armed Forces Links

Class Information

SENIOR INFORMATION

Senior Timeline
UC Entry Level Assessments
CSU Entry Level Assessments

JUNIOR INFORMATION

Junior Timeline
SAT & ACT Information
Questions to ask when visiting a college
NCAA College Bound Student Athletes
Early Assessment Program for CSU

SOPHOMORE INFORMATION

SAT Subject Tests

"The CSU's and UC's will no longer require the SAT Subject Tests for Admission beginning with the high school graduating classes of 2012. Please check with any other colleges to see what their requirements will be. Sophomores currently enrolled in A.P. World History may want to consider taking the World History SAT Subject Test at the end of their sophomore year if their college of interest is still requiring SAT Subject Tests.

FRESHMAN INFORMATION

Sample Four-Year Plan

Discover More About Yourself
Knowing more about yourself, your likes and dislikes, your strengths and weaknesses helps you to identify the right career path. There are numerous websites to help you.

Teen Help Resources and Referrals for teens.

Information for Parents
This information for parents is brought to you by Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula ’s Clint Eastwood Youth Program which provides a structured program to treat drug and alcohol abuse as well as mental health problems for adolescents, 12 to 18 years old.