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12th Grade Counseling Services Overview

College application deadlines can sneak up quickly at the start of the senior year. Be sure to add your deadlines to your calendar and thoroughly research all application requirements. It is to your benefit to do this well ahead of any deadlines. Careful organization is an essential skill for the senior year. It is important for senior students to regularly check their email; this is the primary way that colleges will communicate with applicants.

Throughout the fall the CCC will host several workshops helping students with their UC and CSU applications. Keep an eye out for college rep visits and any evening presentations. Please refer to the CCC website and view their calendar to find the specific events and dates.

It is highly recommended that all seniors:
  • Attend College Night
  • Attend Financial Aid
  • Attend the FAFSA Workshop Night
  • Create their "Colleges I'm Applying to" list on Naviance
  • Attend college representative visits for schools they are interested in
  • Visit colleges of interest
 
SENIORS NEEDING MIDYEAR TRANSCRIPTS
 
All seniors who need midyear transcript to be sent to their colleges, please order your transcript by following the following steps:
1) Order your transcript through scribbles at this link https://pvpusdca.scriborder.com/, then
2) complete the TEAMS form using the link below that corresponds with your School Counselor.
 
Midyear transcripts will be available on Friday, January 17th.  Please allow up to 48 hours for transcript orders to process. Transcripts are processed Monday – Friday.  
 
Midyear Links by School Counselor: 
Ms. Baranick - Midyear Transcript Request for Ms. Baranick's Class of 2026 – Fill out form 
Mr. Edwards - Midyear Transcript Request for Mr. Edwards' Class of '26 – Copy form 
Dr. Genovese - Midyear Transcript Request for Dr. Genovese's Class of 2026 – Fill out form 
Mr. Olson – Midyear Transcript Request for Mr. Olson's Class of 2026 – Fill out form 
Ms. Ramirez - Midyear Transcript Request for Ms. Ramirez's Class of 2026  – Fill out form  
Mr. Wolven -  Midyear Transcript Request for Mr. Wolven Class of 2026 - Fill out form
 
Scheduling Directions by Grade Level
As we begin scheduling for the upcoming school year, it is essential that all students discuss course options with their parents and come to their counseling meetings with completed and signed scheduling sheets. Course Requests for the 2026-2027 School-year will be added to Aeries during these one-on-one scheduling meetings.
Scheduling sheets should reflect thoughtful conversations at home and help ensure counseling meetings are productive and aligned with each student’s goals. Scheduling sheets will be emailed home and all scheduling information and forms is on our website: https://pvphs.pvpusd.net/apps/pages/Counseling/Course-Selection-2
Senior Conferences – September
 
In September counselors meet with students in the classroom to discuss college admissions requirements, letter of recommendation procedures, and answer any other questions students may have. With so many steps involved in applying to college, this meeting supports students by making them aware of what to expect.

Counselor Letter of Recommendation
To request a counselor letter of recommendation please refer to the Counselor Letter of Rec webpage. To request a counselor letter of recommendation for college admissions, you will need to follow the instructions in the Letter of Rec Packet document and submit all materials ahead of the required deadline.
 
A counselor letter of recommendation is generally required for schools on the Common Application, as well as private schools that do not use the Common Application. Please check with each of your schools to see if a letter is required. For the Common Application, it is included as part of the Secondary School Report. This portion of that application gives colleges information regarding the educational context of the student. The student answers from the counselor questionnaire are very helpful in completing the secondary report.

For general admission, UC's and CSU's do not require a letter of recommendation. Occasionally, some of the more competitive programs within these universities (e.g. UCLA Undergraduate Nursing Program) may request a letter of recommendation. Please carefully review any requirements for programs of interest. If a counselor letter is required for a program, it will still need to be requested by the above deadlines.

Teacher Letter of Recommendation

In general, each teacher has their own requirements for how to request a letter of recommendation. It is the student’s responsibility to know and follow those requirements. As some teachers receive a high number of requests from students, it is wise to ask teachers well ahead of time. Colleges typically expect the letter of recommendation to be from a teacher who the student had during their junior or senior year. Some schools are very specific in this requirement, and others are more lenient. It is the student’s responsibility to review this requirement for each college of interest.


College Alumni Panel - May
At the end of the school year several alumni return to Peninsula representing colleges from all across our nation. Having completed their first year of college, they share their insights and perspective with the senior class, preparing them for the Fall. Seniors can ask the panel any questions, generally getting helpful – and very forthcoming – responses. This event is generally fun for all involved and can be encouraging to our students.
State Seal of Civic Engagement
Please view this webinar for details about this State Seal opportunity from Peninsula High School. 
 
Filling out this "Pre-Application" will demonstrate your interest in applying for this amazing distinction. You will then be provided with additional contact information and details about the process.
 
State Seal of Biliteracy - April
12th Grade Students are eligible to receive the State Seal of Biliteracy on their diploma if they have met the qualifications listed in the application. See below for requirements and application
We have listed some commonly used links below, for your convenience