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Welcome to High Tech High’s College Advising Website, With each passing year admissions is becoming more selective with colleges in every tier. Therefore, in depth and personalized college advising for students who are seeking to further their education is needed more than ever. Additionally as studies reveal, one of the most stressful things that high school students worry about is what they are going to do after high school. The primary role of the college advising department at High Tech High is ultimately to decrease this anxiety and to help the students of our community plan for their future and navigate through the rough waters of college admissions. Although this website is a good resource and will provide a wealth of information, this site should be used only as a supplement to the individual guidance and personal attention that is given to the students and families of High Tech High. If personal contact with the Director of College Advising has not yet been made please feel free to call the number listed below to set up an appointment if desired. Please make note that there are the links for each individual grade levels under the High School Info(rmation) Link at the top of each screen. That section provides a brief overview of some of the topics that should be discussed at each grade level pertaining to preparation for college and the college application process. Within the high school information area of the site there is a link at the top of the screen (Resources to Print) that goes to the High Tech High College Planning Guide. it is made available in PDF format for printing. This is a detailed guide for students that will be helpful as they embark upon the college selection and application process. Many references to this College Planning Guide will be made throughout this website and in individual discussions with the student so it is recommended that every High Tech High student have one available to them at all times. Additionally, the College Advising Department’s official list of events is available on this site. There are several parent nights pertaining to each grade level hosted by the College Advising Department throughout the year. Furthermore, there is a Financial Aid Night in January and an Alumni College Night in June that all are welcomed to attend. Information such as dates and times when college admissions counselors will be visiting High Tech High and deadlines for college applications and scholarship applications will also be listed. This is a webpage that should be checked regularly. Last but certainly not least; High Tech High proudly makes available a list of colleges to where students of each class have been accepted. The selections begin with the class of 2003 where our first class of 49 students was accepted into 54 different colleges covering 16 states. On behalf of the College Advising Department and the entire High Tech High staff, I hope this website proves to be informative and of great use. Thank you for visiting. Sincerely, Chris S. White Director of College Advising