Welcome
College and Career Planning
The job of the San Mateo Union High School District is to prepare teens for their next life chapter – whether that be attending college or entering the workforce in a career they enjoy. Our College and Career planning team is here to help guide students to the path best for them. We strongly encourage students and their families to take advantage of events like the annual College and Career Fair and to connect with your counselor for questions and guidance.
Please feel free to visit the Career Center websites and meet the contact people at our school sites:
- College & Financial Aid Advisor - Mary O'Reilly
- CTE & Career Coordinator - Queenie Hua
- College & Financial Aid Advisor - Jon Dhyne
- CTE & Career Coordinator - Carrie Hermann
- College & Financial Aid Advisor - Michelle di Pilla
- CTE & Career Coordinator - Kim Koivisto
- College & Financial Aid Advisor - Laura Burtness
- CTE & Career Coordinator - Jerel Reyes
- CTE & Career Coordinator: Jerel Reyes
- College and Financial Aid: Lorenzo Hockaday
- College & Financial Aid Advisor &
CTE & Career Coordinator - Christopher Zografos
- College & Financial Aid Advisor - Evestella Hanson
- CTE & Career Coordinator - Sun Chang
2025 Districtwide College Fair Recap
The San Mateo Union High School District College Fair was held on Wednesday, October 15 at San Mateo High School.
Highlights:
- More than 75 representatives from colleges across the country were in attendance
- Guests heard presentations on paying for college, and more!
Program
View the program to see a list of colleges and universities that were in attendance.
College Planning Webinars
Community College to Four Year Transfer Path
Tuesday, April 28, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
SMUHSD invites students and parents to learn more about the community college to four-year transfer pathway.
Tune in to hear from former SMUHSD students who will be sharing their experiences navigating the community college system, and who transferred (and graduated from) different UC campuses.
Check in with the College & Financial Aid Advisor at your school site with any questions!
Zoom Link: https://smuhsd-org.zoom.
Free Camp College Workshops
Join the Western Association for College Admission Counseling (WACAC) on Wednesdays this summer and fall for the return of Camp College.
This seven-session virtual bootcamp for college applications is FREE and open to all high school counselors and students in the graduating class of 2027.
Reserve your spot now for this informative series specifically curated to maximize each step of the application journey: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8Rod86sBRderH-J29qUIxA#/registration
2026 Dates:
All sessions are held on Wednesdays from 4 - 5 p.m.
- May 27: Building Your College List
- June 3: How College Application Decisions Are Made
- June 10: Avoiding Missed Opportunities On The Common App/UC App
- June 17: Getting Started On Your App: Essays & Activities
- June 24: Personal Writing For The Common App And UC App
- September 23: Ask The Experts Q&A Session
- September 30: Financial Aid
