• College Information

    Senior Year 

    Dear Senior Student and Parent or Guardian:

    Congratulations on beginning your senior year! The following is important information to place on your calendar.

    SAT/ACT Testing

     COLLEGE ATHLETICS ELIGIBILITY

    COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

    • The California State University System (CSU), https://www2.calstate.edu/apply application filing period is October 1st- November 30th.
    • The University of California System (UC), www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply application filing period is November 1st – November 30th.
      • CSU and UC College Application Workshop: Please check in the Career Center or listen for announcements for dates.
    • Most private universities use the Common Application www.commonapp.org and require both secondary school reports and letters of recommendation. 

    LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

    • Please fill out a student questionnaire from the Career Center.
    • Teachers and counselors require a three-week notice to prepare letters of recommendation

    COMMUNITY COLLEGE

    • Applications are online and open as early as December www.cccapply.org
    • SAT or ACT is not required to attend a community college.
    • Placement testing in math and English are required, orientation as well as additional steps to complete the application process.
    • Ask about PATHWAYS if you are applying to PCC.  You will get priority registration for two years and tutorial support.  

     

    FINANCIAL AID and SCHOLARSHIPS

    • The FAFSA priority application window: October 1st – March 2nd. File as early as possible at www.fafsa.ed.gov
    • The Financial Aid Workshop will be announced.  Please check with the Career Center and listen for announcements.  
    • For more information on scholarships, click here.  

     

    COLLEGE VISITS

    • All junior and senior families are invited to attend EMUHSD College Fair.  
    • College representatives visit throughout the year. Please check with the Career Center.  

     

    Go Knights!