College and Career Center
Gunderson students can access current College and Career information through Canvas. If you need help finding the information, please contact your Academic Counselor.
TopCollege Entrance Exams & Other News
SAT/SAT Subject Test Registration: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org
Official SAT Practice for the redesigned SAT by Khan Academy (FREE): https://www.khanacademy.org/sat
ACT Registration https://www.actstudent.org
Smarter Balanced Assessment https://www.smarterbalanced.org/parents/
Academic Counselors
Please call (408) 535-6340 or email your child’s counselor to make an appointment
Academic counselors and support program staff are located in the Library’s College and Career Center. They provide academic guidance and assist students with exploring post-secondary options to help them become college and career ready.
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College Information
- Applying to College
California Community College (CCC)
California State University (CSU)
Private/Independent Universities:
http://www.commonapp.org
http://www.coalitionforcollegeaccess.orgMajors at Public CA Community Colleges, UC, and CSU
Public and Private Colleges and Universities
Match Majors with Careers
http://www.jobcomet.com
http://www.mynextmove.orgNCAA Information on the Eligibility Center’s COVID-19 response is available at
EC_COVID- Paying for College
Grants
Financial aid from the state that does not have to be repaid.
Scholarships
Free money students can receive from different organizations by filling out applications.
Loans
Borrowed money from the school or private institutions with varying interest rates that needs to be repaid.
Work Study
work program through which you earn money while going to school in order to help you pay.
FAFSA http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
The FAFSA is a federal form students need to fill out in order to be eligible for federal financial aid.Students can also go to FAFSA4caster to estimate their eligibility for federal student aid!
AB 540 Students
Financial aid information for AB 540 students: Educators for Fair Consideration (E4FC) and the California Dream Act.
More Info…
Want more information about the different types of financial aid? Go to http://studentaid.ed.gov/types
College Documents
Scholarships 2020-21
Taking Classes at Community College
Gunderson High School students interested in taking a course at a community college must follow the community colleges admission/enrollment process. Please view the Gunderson High School College Concurrent Enrollment Process here. Your College & Career Technician or Academic Counselor can help answer any questions you have.
DeAnza College
Evergreen Valley College
Foothill College
Mission College
San Jose City College / R40 Form / Programs
West Valley College
Community Service/Work
Community Service Guidelines and Time Sheet
Volunteer Match Website
