TO: Will C. Wood Teachers & Staff
FR: Lucero Torres, college advisor
DT: September 1, 2010
RE: Introduction Letter
Dear Will C. Wood HS Teachers and Staff –
My name is Lucero and I am delighted to be working at Will C. Wood HS as a full-time Destination College Advisor. Destination College Advising Corps (DCAC) is a privately funded non-profit organization whose vision is to make college a viable option for all students. Our goal is to collaborate with administrations, counselors, teachers and staff and build a college-going culture at Will C Wood HS by providing comprehensive college awareness, preparation, advising, and related resources.
I will be able to provide the following college preparation and advising services:
Individual student services
§ College & career exploration
§ Financial aid awareness
§ FAFSA & scholarship application assistance
§ Transcript evaluations and advising through Individual Academic Planning (IAP)
§ SAT & ACT info & registration assistance
§ College admissions application assistance
Whole school services
§ College information workshops & events
§ Classroom presentation regarding college knowledge, financial aid awareness, and other topics suggested by the teacher
§ Financial aid / scholarship information workshops & events
§ Drop-in college advising for all students
§ Parent/family events
§ Financial aid/Scholarship informational handouts, brochures, applications, etc…
I am very excited to start working with you and your students this upcoming school year. I will be working with all students, but also a cohort of intensive students, grades 9 – 12, to provide individual college advising. Thus, if you have any students in mind to refer, especially students that are 1st generation, low-income (but not required), please contact me.
Thank you for your time and please stop by to say hello!
Thank you,
Lucero Torres
College Advisor
707.453.6900 ex 1403
Office Hours & Location:
Room: Library Office
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Or e-mail to set up an appointment