College and Career Center

College and Career Center Services

Do you need assistance completing your college applications, financial aid, scholarships, work permits, exploring colleges and careers? Join us in the Career Center to speak to a college advisor or Guidance Tech!

CASH FOR COLLEGE WORKSHOP

Seniors and their Parents are invited to attend this event to complete their Financial Aid Application (FAFSA or Dream act). Contact College and Career Staff for upcoming workshop dates in 2022.

College and Career Center Hours - 7:30 am - 3:30 pm (in-person)

Staff

Breanna Carter - Guidance Tech

Ext. 77130 e-mail

Mirka Lopez - EAOP, College Site Coordinator (Bilingual) (web page)

Ext. 77130 e-mail

Career Workshops : The Senior Counseling Team will be providing virtual workshops to introduce our high school students to professions in various industry sectors, explore careers, and start creating a plan for after high school. See below for upcoming Career Workshops hosted by South High School or KHSD.

Coming Soon! Contact Mrs. Carter or Ms. Lopez for more information regarding Summer Support and Programs!

College Workshops: The Counseling Senior Team will be providing virtual workshops to help SENIORS with the college process, submitting CSU/UC applications, financial aid, scholarships, community college applications, and much more. Join the College and Career Center Lobby for assistance. See below for upcoming college support events.

College Lab Hours -
- Every Monday, Afterschool, Computer Lab (Library)
College and Career Events for Summer 2022-
- Coming Soon! Contact Mrs. Carter or Ms. Lopez for more information regarding Summer Support and Programs!

Community Student Support Staff

Marlene Acosta- Student Success Coach, CAL-SOAP- Bakersfield College (Bilingual)

Google Phone (call/text): (661) 750-0358 e-mail

Office Hours: Monday - Wednesday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Office Number: 661-395-4935
Link to Google Site:

TRiO Educational Advisor, CSUB (Bilingual)

Ext. 77130 e-mail (coming soon)

Parent Action Plan:

A helpful breakdown of the important tasks that should be completed each year from middle school through senior year to help make sure students stay on track for college.

SAT/ACT Information:

Due to school closures, the Kern High School District will not be administering these exams until schools fully reopen. Colleges and Universities are waiving SAT and SAT tests but are recommended once students can take the tests. For additional information about these tests, go to: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat

College Application Websites

Virtual College Tours

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