Stacy Kadesh and Associates College Consulting

Help make a difference in the community at Danville’s annual Lend a Hand Day on Saturday, April 25.
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Volunteers are needed to assist Danville seniors with yardwork, including raking, weeding, and spreading mulch. It’s a great opportunity to spend time outdoors, give back, and lend a hand to neighbors alongside fellow community members.
Choose a morning shift from 8 to 11 a.m. or a full day from 8 a.m.to 1 p.m.
Sign up at danville.ca.gov/volunteer.

Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 Danville Youth I Council!
The Danville Youth Council gives middle and high school students the opportunity to get involved in local government, represent their peers, and make a positive impact through volunteering, fundraising, and social events.
Applications will be accepted through April 17 at danville.ca.gov/dyc

Polygence is thrilled to offer local in-person research opportunities in California through partnerships with Envision by WorldStrides, Summer Discovery, and BioCurious, a community biology lab in the Bay Area.
Together, these experiences combine the energy of an immersive campus environment with the depth of a mentored research project, creating a transformative pathway for student growth.
Students can choose from immersive career tracks in Medicine & Healthcare, Engineering, or Business Innovation. Over 8-12 days, they’ll experience college life and dive into hands-on activities-from clinical simulations and engineering challenges to startup building and business strategy. Designed for motivated 9th-12th graders, these on-campus programs lead into a Polygence research project where students are matched one-on-one with a PhD candidate mentor uniquely qualified to guide them in their chosen topic.

Good news! The 2026–27 FAFSA has launched
The Department of Education (ED) officially launched the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2026–27 academic year a week early. The launch came after a successful beta testing period in August.

What does this mean for students?

Earlier access: Students and families can complete the form now, giving them earlier access to financial aid information.
Positive feedback: Beta testing yielded strong results, with 97% of users satisfied and 90% reporting a reasonable completion time. We anticipate a smooth and effective start to the new application cycle.
Challenges for mixed-status families: ED has not yet provided a permanent solution to identity verification issues, which continues to pose a challenge for these families when attempting to file the FAFSA and privacy concerns.

We are excited to announce the dates for this year’s Application 101: Workshop for Admission Success!
Application 101 provides high school seniors with the expert guidance, tools and strategies that they need to get started on their college applications...Early! Use the QR code to sign up!

You’re invited! Join us at our office in Danville on Wednesday, September 10th 6-7:30 pm for an evening college fair to meet the admissions representatives from an exciting group of out of state universities!
You will hear a short presentation from each representative and then you will have an opportunity to speak with them to answer all of your questions.

Virtual tours let you explore schools from anywhere! They are an easy way to explore a campus, get a feel for the vibe, and start building a college list!