NACAC Virtual College Fair (FREE!)- Saturday, April 27th

April 24, 2025 by Monique Aldrete

Registration is Open for NACAC’s Virtual Fair!

You and your students are invited to the NACAC Virtual College Fair happening on Sunday, April 27 from 1- 6 p.m. ET.

The virtual fair provides students with the wonderful chance to connect with hundreds of colleges and universities, all from the comfort of their home. Plus, it is completely free.

Don’t Forget College Matchmaking®

Our fairs offer College MatchMaking®. During registration, students can select the college features that are most important to them. They will then receive an email that matches them to specific colleges and universities that best match their criteria and that will be available at the fair. College MatchMaking® is an incredible opportunity for students to identify their top choices.

Empower Your Students with Resources From NACAC

NACAC’s student-focused website offers resources on the college search, application, and admission process. Students can access the Guide to the College Application Process, use helpful checklists, and learn about paying for college. The trusted, up-to-date information includes resources such as the Student Debt Smarter tool made possible by the Peter G. Peterson foundation. The tool helps students better understand financial options for college. Students can see personalized financial information and resources to help them understand student loans and more.

College & Career Rep Visit This Week: 4/22-4/25

April 22, 2025 by Monique Aldrete

Hello DVC,

I hope you all had a restful Spring Break! Here are the list of college/career reps that will be visiting us during lunch this week:

Thursday, April 24th @ 11:45 am: Universal Technical Institute

All college/career rep visits will take place in Mr. Jackson’s room (3203). As a reminder, please grab your lunch and head upstairs to Jackson’s class. No extended lunch passes will be given.

Students of all grade levels (9-12) can attend the college rep visits.

If you have any more questions, please feel free to email me or stop by my office,

Mrs. Aldrete

College & Career Counselor

(9th-11th Grade) UCLA Riordan Scholars Program Information Session

March 31, 2025 by Monique Aldrete

Hello DVC students and families,

The UCLA Riordan Scholars Program will be hosting an in-person information session this week for DVC students interested in business and developing leadership skills, no RSVP required!

-When: Wednesday, April 2nd

-Time: 11:40-12:10 (DVC lunch time)

-Where: Room 3203 (Jackson’s room)

Please email Mrs. Aldrete with any questions/concerns: maldrete@davincischools.org

(9th-11th Grade) UCLA Summer Sessions for HS Students

March 6, 2025 by Monique Aldrete

High school students have many options to get ahead and earn college credit at UCLA. Our summer offerings include:

Precollege Summer Institutes (35+ Institutes)
Provides motivated and driven high school students the opportunity to earn college credit in one to three weeks while advancing their academic career and abilities in an area of study of their interest. Eligible applicants who successfully submit their Institute Registration Form will be reviewed and notified via email of an admission decision within 2-3 weeks.
Summer College Immersion Program (SCIP, SCIP+, eSCIP)
Designed to emulate the undergraduate experience, SCIP provides students access to a broad range of UCLA’s academic expertise and resources through lectures, workshops, and seminars, as well as UCLA coursework. Eligible applicants who successfully submit their SCIP Registration Form will be reviewed and notified via email of an admission decision within 2-3 weeks.
Summer Courses (150+ courses)
High school students may enroll in 1-2 approved courses only (10 units max) from a multitude of subject areas and modalities that best serve their interest based on flexibility & variety. No documentation such as transcripts, SAT scores, or letter of recommendation is required; students must complete the Summer Course Registration Form to enroll in Summer Courses.

Application Checklist

How to Apply Guide

UCLA Summer Sessions offers a variety of summer programs for high school students to earn UCLA college credit and experience an immersive introduction to college life. The Summer Scholars Support Program is a need- and merit-based scholarship opportunity for California 9th-11th grade high school students that helps pay for UCLA Summer Sessions.

Time is running out! Our scholarship application closes in 10 days. This is the perfect opportunity to elevate your summer by registering/enrolling in our summer offerings. Discover your passions or pave the way for a new interest, earn academic credit, and become apart of the Bruin community this summer! I will be hosting an additional webinar next week, Monday, March 10, 2025, at 4pm PST for students, parents, and counselors who have not been able to attend previously. Register here!

Access our scholarship application here!

The countdown is on! Apply by March 15!

Questions regarding eligibility and application requirements?

Contact Brian Moreno-Alvarez (bmoreno@summer.ucla.edu) or info@summer.ucla.edu to reach a member of the UCLA Summer Sessions team!

Negotiating Your College’s Price Workshop- Sign Up Now!

March 5, 2025 by Monique Aldrete

Good morning DVC Families,

Da Vinci is thrilled to announce a powerful, practical, and proven workshop designed to help families decode, dispute, and decrease their college costs. If you’re looking to make college more affordable, this workshop is for you!

What You’ll Learn:

How to analyze, assess, and adjust financial aid award letters.
Strategies for writing clear, compelling, and convincing financial aid appeal letters.
Proven methods to negotiate, navigate, and knock down your college’s cost-effectively.

Workshop Dates & Details:

Location: Room 3203, Da Vinci Communications
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Dates:

Friday, March 14
Friday, March 21
Friday, April 4
Friday, April 11

*You only need to sign up for ONE workshop as all workshops will repeat the same information.

What to Bring:

Your student’s financial aid award letter(s)
A notepad or laptop for notes
Any relevant financial documents or estimates

This engaging, enlightening, and empowering workshop will give you the confidence and tools to secure the best financial outcome for college. Don’t miss this opportunity to plan, prepare, and prosper.