Calendar of Events 2025-2026

*UPDATED September 2, 2025

PAYING FOR COLLEGE NIGHT: UNDERSTANDING FINANCIAL AID – October 14 at 6:30P PAC

Nancy Shafer of the PVPHS College Career Center presents Paying for College: Understanding Financial Aid on Tuesday, October 14^th at 6:30P in the PAC. This is deep dive into financial aid, what it is, how to find it and some of the pitfalls. This year is especially important as there are major changes that may impact how families plan to finance college. All are welcome as it never too early to start learning about college financial aid.

BEST OF U: UK University Consortium - October 15 at 7P CCC

Going to university in another country is an exciting life-changing adventure. If you are considering overseas study as your next step, don’t miss this chance to meet five top UK universities and find out more about the opportunities available. Parents and students are welcome to attend.

• The University of York
• Durham University
• Newcastle University
• The University of Bristol
• Queen’s University Belfast

Engaging yet informal sessions where students can learn more about studying in the UK, hear directly from university representatives of the schools noted above, and ask questions in a relaxed setting. This is an opportunity for students and parents/guardians to ask questions and speak with these representatives individually.

This event is free and open to all students in the South Bay area, so please register to attend HERE.

HOW TO COMPLETE THE FAFSA - October 22 6:30P

Peninsula High School College Career Center is hosting a How To Complete Your FAFSA zoom webinar on Wednesday, October 22nd at 6:30 p.m. Mrs. Shafer from the College Career Center (CCC) will take participants screen by screen through the FAFSA form. Register HERE to attend.

VENUE CHANGE

ASK UC: INFORMATION NIGHT - SEPTEMBER 30th 6:30P via ZOOM

The College Career Center presents ASK UC: Information Night on Tuesday, September 30^th at 6:30P via ZOOM. Due to overwhelming interest, we have decided to bring this event to you on ZOOM however, it will NOT be recorded. Please register HERE by Tuesday, 9/30 at 5:30P to receive the link to attend.

Ffiona Rees, Executive Director of Undergraduate Admissions at University of California, Los Angeles will answer your questions about UC admissions, the UC application process, attending UCs, Personal Insight Questions, whatever you would like to know. Submit your questions here now or you can include them in the Q&A of the webinar.

PRACTICE ACT/SAT - SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 at 9A

The College Career Center will offer a PRACTICE ACT or SAT for Seniors and Juniors only, on Saturday, September 27th at 9:00A. (This is not an official PRELIMINARY SAT which will be offered in October). This practice test is not official in any way and is intended to provide a simulated test experience for students.

Students must register and can begin on Tuesday, September 2nd in the CCC during Panther time and lunch, with a $20 donation which is appreciated, please make checks out to PVPHS CCC or cash is accepted. Registration closes when the limited seats are full or on Friday, September 12th at the conclusion of lunch - whichever comes first. NO LATE REGISTRANTS CAN BE ACCOMMODATED.

Students can decide which test to take, ACT or SAT. Both tests are administered digitally and students MUST bring their own fully charged laptop, chrome book or iPad. They will not be able to sit near an outlet during the test.

Students are expected to arrive by 8:45A on 9/27, to check-in at the CCC and testing should be done by 1:00P.

Students MUST be available for the full practice test time on SEPTEMBER 27.

COLLEGE NIGHT

September 10

Details are available in College Night link on the right