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Brad Ward (she/her) is Saratoga's CCC/College & Career Center Advisor.  

Brad is entering her 24th year in college counseling & college admissions.  She assists with all aspects of the college search & application process: college lists, applications, essays/PIQ's/supplements, college visit itinerary suggestions, standardized testing (ACT/SAT) plans, financial aid and scholarships, mock interviews, and resumé assistance.

She also provides guidance regarding non-college options such as military and other careers and jobs. 

Brad can be found in the CCC, between the cafeteria and music building, and she can be reached at bward@lgsuhsd.org


CALENDAR OF UPCOMING DATES/EVENTS* late December (date TBA): FAFSA and CA Dream Act open

* January 1-10: deadlines for most colleges' Regular Decision applications

* MLK weekend: 3-day weekend, excellent for Bay Area, California, Northwest college visits!

* February 17-25: Winter Break, 9-days, excellent for college visits anywhere in the US!

* March 9-11: 3-day weekend, excellent for Bay Area, California, Northwest college visits!

* April 6-14: Spring Break, 9 days, excellent for college visits anywhere in the US!

* May 1: Futures Day for seniors to make a choice about their post-Saratoga plans!

* May 2, 6-8pm: annual national college fair, West Valley College

* June 1-12: college application and essay mini-bootcamp, at Saratoga HS (rising seniors/Class of 2025)

College admissions reps:You can schedule a visit with us in RepVisits!  Or email CCC Advisor Brad Ward at bward@lgsuhsd.org if you have any questions.
Here is the link to our School Profile (to be updated for the 2023-24 academic year in September).


College fairs & other college programs, either in the Bay Area or virtual: 

(added as notice is received)