College & Career Readiness

College and Career readiness is the goal for all scholars. The following are resources and tools that support higher academic standards for all scholars.

College Readiness

College Application Timeline: 12th Grade – Resource link for what 12th graders should be doing in their senior year
11th Grade College Planning Timeline – Resources link for what11 graders should be doing in their junior year
How to Start Getting Ready for College in 9th and 10th Grade – Resource link for what 9th and 10th grades should be doing in their freshman and sophomore year.
Resources for applying – Resource link for college application tips
College Fairs – resource link for upcoming college fairs
Financial Aid Eligibility – Resource for determining Financial Aid eligibility.
FAFSA Resources – Resource link for FAFSA
CA Dream Act Application Resources – Resource link for CA Dream Act Application
CaliforniaColleges.edu – Link to CaliforniaColleges.edu where scholars can research college options

Career Exploration
Use the following links to access websites in which scholars can explore careers and complete career/interest assessments.

College Entrance Exams

Kaplan SAT vs. ACT – resource link to compare the SAT and ACT, including a quiz to match which is best to take based on your answers
SAT registration and test dates – Link to the SAT website for test dates and registration
Khan Academy SAT Preparation – link to Khan Academy SAT test prep
ACT registration and test dates – Link to the ACT website for test dates and registration
ACT Academy Test Preparation – Link to ACT test prep
PSAT Information – Link to CollegeBoard for information on the PSAT/NMSQT test

Essay and Resume Resources
Application essays and resumes can provide the reader with an understanding of your experience and accomplishments, as well as provide a more personalized insight as to who you. The following are some resources to assist in the writing process.

High School Resume Writing Tips – Resource link for how to write a resume as a high school student
5 Things to Put on Your Resume in High School – Resource link for what to include in your resume as a high school student
Brainstorming Tips for College Application Essays – Resource link for college application essay ideas
College Application Essay Resources – Resource link for college application essays
Free Resources from The College Essay Guy – Resource link for tips on writing personal statements, application essays, and the UC personal insight questions
How to Write a College Essay – Resource link on writing college application essays
UC Personal Insight Question Writing Tips – Resource link for writing UC personal insight responses

College Applications
Use the following links to easily reach college applications.

CSU – Cal State University System – Link for the CSU application
UC – University of California System – Link for the UC application
Common Application – Link for the Common Application
California Community College System – Link for California Community Colleges application

Parent Resources
The following are resources for parents on how they can help with the college planning of their scholars.

Parent Action Plan: Middle School -Resource link for middle school parents regarding college planning
Parent Action Plan: 9th Grade -Resource link for freshman parents regarding college planning
Parent Action Plan: 10th Grade-Resource link for sophomore parents regarding college planning
Parent Action Plan: 11th Grade-Resource link for junior parents regarding college planning
Parent Action Plan: 12th Grade-Resource link for senior parents regarding college planning
Parent Toolkit Planning Overview – PDF Download parents and guardians can use to guide their students on their journey to college
Webinars and additional resources – Link to webinars offered by College Board regarding various college planning aspects