College Access partners
There are 4 organizations located at the Camelot Office that are available to assist students with college related tasks.
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Mr. Alvarez
dalvare2@ucsc.edu
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm |
Organization Description: Cal-SOAP, the California Student Opportunity and Access Program, is one of the many programs available to Overfelt Royals here on Campus. Located in the Camelot Office next to the library, Cal-SOAP helps all students by providing comprehensive access to information regarding college, career, and financial aid assistance. Our goal is to help each and every student not only graduate high school, but also enroll and graduate post-secondary schools as well. Whether you goal is to attend Community College, A California State University, a University of California, or a Private College, let Cal-SOAP assist you in making the best decision for you and your family! In the Camelot Office, we have 5 San Jose State University Students from all
over California who are currently attending College, pursuing different majors, who are available to assist you in making your college dream a reality. Please stop by the Camelot Office for more information.
Services Offered: 9 th and 10 th Grade: College and Career Exploration, A-G Requisites, Credit Recovery, College Fit vs. College Match, College and Career Field Trips, etc. 11 th and 12 th Grade: Academic Standing and Credit Recovery, College Applications, Scholarship Application Assistance, Financial Aid/Dream Act Application Assistance, SAT/ACT Registration, College and Career Field Trips, etc.
Target Population: We work with all Students no matter the GPA or grade level. If you are interested in receiving extra support or not a part of an academy here at Overfelt, please stop by the Camelot Office.
over California who are currently attending College, pursuing different majors, who are available to assist you in making your college dream a reality. Please stop by the Camelot Office for more information.
Services Offered: 9 th and 10 th Grade: College and Career Exploration, A-G Requisites, Credit Recovery, College Fit vs. College Match, College and Career Field Trips, etc. 11 th and 12 th Grade: Academic Standing and Credit Recovery, College Applications, Scholarship Application Assistance, Financial Aid/Dream Act Application Assistance, SAT/ACT Registration, College and Career Field Trips, etc.
Target Population: We work with all Students no matter the GPA or grade level. If you are interested in receiving extra support or not a part of an academy here at Overfelt, please stop by the Camelot Office.
Ms. MuñoZgmunoz@berkeley.edu
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm |
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Organization Description: The mission for DCAC is to make college a viable option for all students by providing a comprehensive college awareness, preparation, advising services.
Services Offered: Individual Services: College Success Plans (CSPs), SAT/ACT registration assistance, aid with college essays/personal insight questions, college admission and application information, and financial aid and scholarship guidance; Whole-School Services: Drop-in advising, workshops on post-secondary options, host guest speakers and/or college student panels, and general college knowledge workshops for all grades; Community/Parent Services: Provide parent workshops and information on preparation required for college, college admissions, post-secondary options, and financial aid/scholarships.
Target Population: Available for drop-in advising services and presentations to any student at Overfelt; however I will be providing intensive individual advising and follow-up activities to a specific cohort of 150-160 students, grades 9-12.
Bio: As a first-generation student myself, I am excited to support and advise students in their postsecondary educational journey! I attended UC Santa Cruz where I studied sociology and education. After graduating, I served a year at William C. Overfelt HS as a City Year Americorps member. In conjunction to City Year I was a UCSC admissions frosh reviewer where I read prospective student application. I am excited to return to Overfelt as a UC Berkeley Destination College Advising Corps (DCAC) College Adviser Fellow! Go Royals!
Services Offered: Individual Services: College Success Plans (CSPs), SAT/ACT registration assistance, aid with college essays/personal insight questions, college admission and application information, and financial aid and scholarship guidance; Whole-School Services: Drop-in advising, workshops on post-secondary options, host guest speakers and/or college student panels, and general college knowledge workshops for all grades; Community/Parent Services: Provide parent workshops and information on preparation required for college, college admissions, post-secondary options, and financial aid/scholarships.
Target Population: Available for drop-in advising services and presentations to any student at Overfelt; however I will be providing intensive individual advising and follow-up activities to a specific cohort of 150-160 students, grades 9-12.
Bio: As a first-generation student myself, I am excited to support and advise students in their postsecondary educational journey! I attended UC Santa Cruz where I studied sociology and education. After graduating, I served a year at William C. Overfelt HS as a City Year Americorps member. In conjunction to City Year I was a UCSC admissions frosh reviewer where I read prospective student application. I am excited to return to Overfelt as a UC Berkeley Destination College Advising Corps (DCAC) College Adviser Fellow! Go Royals!
Mr. Vaughnsjahi.vaughns@evc.edu
Tuesdays-Thursdays, 8:00am- after school |
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Organization Description: Evergreen Valley College's TRiO TS program is a free, federally-funded program that serves four target High Schools in San Jose, helping low-income and potential first-generation students successfully graduate from secondary school and enroll in post-secondary education.
Services Offered: Tutoring, Advice and assistance in secondary school course selection, Assistance in preparing for college entrance examinations (SAT prep), Assistance in completing college admission application, Information on the full range of Federal student financial aid programs and benefits, and assistance in completing financial aid applications, including (FAFSA), guidance on and assistance in -secondary School reentry, alternative education programs for secondary school dropouts that lead to the receipt of a regular secondary school diploma, entry into general educational development (GED) programs; entry into postsecondary education, exposure to the campuses of institutions of higher education, as well as to cultural events, academic programs, and other sites or activities not usually available to disadvantaged youth, workshops and counseling for families of participants served.
Target Population: 1. Attend one of the Target HS or reside in the target area, 2. Have completed the fifth grade or be at least 11 years old and not older than 27 years old, 3. Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, 4. First-generation and low-income
Bio: I am a native of Pasadena, CA. In high school as a first-generation/low-income student, I got the first-hand experience of the benefits TRiO has to offer. The support I received is a main reason I graduated from California State University Long Beach with a degree in Public Relations. Now as a TRiO Alum I am excited to work with Overfelt students to achieve their higher education goals.
Services Offered: Tutoring, Advice and assistance in secondary school course selection, Assistance in preparing for college entrance examinations (SAT prep), Assistance in completing college admission application, Information on the full range of Federal student financial aid programs and benefits, and assistance in completing financial aid applications, including (FAFSA), guidance on and assistance in -secondary School reentry, alternative education programs for secondary school dropouts that lead to the receipt of a regular secondary school diploma, entry into general educational development (GED) programs; entry into postsecondary education, exposure to the campuses of institutions of higher education, as well as to cultural events, academic programs, and other sites or activities not usually available to disadvantaged youth, workshops and counseling for families of participants served.
Target Population: 1. Attend one of the Target HS or reside in the target area, 2. Have completed the fifth grade or be at least 11 years old and not older than 27 years old, 3. Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, 4. First-generation and low-income
Bio: I am a native of Pasadena, CA. In high school as a first-generation/low-income student, I got the first-hand experience of the benefits TRiO has to offer. The support I received is a main reason I graduated from California State University Long Beach with a degree in Public Relations. Now as a TRiO Alum I am excited to work with Overfelt students to achieve their higher education goals.
Ms. Floresedlin.flores@evc.edu
Tuesday’s brunch, lunch, and after school |
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Organization Description: We are a federally funded program focused on exposing and empowering students to obtain a higher education
Services Offered: Provide one on one mentoring, 6-weeks Summer Residential to live on a university, and exposure to educational and cultural fieldtrips all FREE of cost!!
Target Population: First-generation and Low-income 9th-11th grade students with a GPA of 2.5 and above
Days and Hours at Overfelt: Tuesday’s Brunch, Lunch, and after school
Bio: I am a bay area native and I enjoy going on hikes and spending time with my friends. I enjoy working one on one with our students and hearing their stories of perseverance and their drive to create a better life for themselves. I feel happy and fortunate to be part of their process!
Services Offered: Provide one on one mentoring, 6-weeks Summer Residential to live on a university, and exposure to educational and cultural fieldtrips all FREE of cost!!
Target Population: First-generation and Low-income 9th-11th grade students with a GPA of 2.5 and above
Days and Hours at Overfelt: Tuesday’s Brunch, Lunch, and after school
Bio: I am a bay area native and I enjoy going on hikes and spending time with my friends. I enjoy working one on one with our students and hearing their stories of perseverance and their drive to create a better life for themselves. I feel happy and fortunate to be part of their process!
