CSU Workshop for Seniors

By Jessenia Varela-Gomez

 To start the month of October counseling held the California State University application workshop for all Seniors that are CSU-bound. The event will go on from Wednesday, the first of October till Friday, the third of October. Each day is separated by counselor and period.

 On the first day Mr. Xiong held his CSU-bound seniors during first and second period. The event included all eligible student to report to the Harris Room in the Library as soon as the first bell rang. Prior to their scheduled meeting time students were sent two emails one from their counselor and one from Mrs. Castro which instructed them on what to bring to the event. They needed their computer, their senior folder along with their social security and parent information. Including both counselors there was also help from two Fresno State representatives, and the talent search advisor and another advisor.

The event had a presentation that helped guide the students through the application process as smoothly as possible. Everything was taken one step at a time and help was offered when needed. The start of the application included picking a username and password and writing it down on the password sheet included in the senior folder. Then students had to fill out a list of personal information including their social security and parent information like the income from 2024.

The application also included a portion for students to be able to pick up to four UCs or CSUs of their choice and pick a desired major. Then students uploaded their transcripts and all their A-G requirements. They also wrote down any test they have taken or will take in the school year. This included IB test, the SAT’s and the ACT and their scores if they had already completed it.

 The process took both periods entirely and many students could not finish. The few that did were given a small college prize and were required to show a counselor their application before submitting.  

This workshop is put out especially by Fresno High and not the district as counselor Mr. Boun Xiong shared, “The reason for the workshop is to give the opportunity for all UC and CSU eligible kids to apply and go to college. We want to work closely with our kids to be able to complete the application. We believe that when you go to college you will become our Fresno High hero.”

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