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College Admissions Planning

 
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Feeling overwhelmed?!
 
Check out "A Beginner's Guide to the College Application" video:
 
 
There are essentially three steps to college planning:
1) Where you are going - College Search
2) What you are studying - Career Search
3) How you will pay for it - Financial Aid & Scholarships
 
Then it will be time to apply! Scroll to the bottom for direct application links
 
Important Planning Forms
You will need to have these forms filled out prior to college and scholarship applications. Start now!

  • Activity Tracker - fill this out with all your activities for scholarships and college applications

  • Letter of Recommendation Form - need a letter of recommendation? This is what you need to fill out! Send the filled out form to your desired recommender and remember to give PLENTY of notice!
 
UCLA Trackers & Templates for High School Students
Check out these organizational trackers and templates. Need help staying on top of your academic goals and extracurriculars or not sure how to create a resume? Use these to keep track of scholarships you are seeking, internships that interest you, and much more!
 
 
STEP 1:
WHERE ARE YOU GOING? [College Search]
 
STEP 2:
WHAT ARE YOU STUDYING? [Career Search]
 
Visit the Career Planning page to work through some career assessments, interest inventories, and Ikigai exercises [finding your purpose].
 
STEP 3:
HOW WILL YOU PAY FOR IT? [Financial Aid & Scholarships]
 
 
 
Ready? Set? GO!
 
College Applications:
 
College Application Components:
 
 
Does Every College Require the SAT or ACT?
 
Resources for First Generation College Students:
If neither parent graduated from a 4-year university (Bachelor's degree) in the US, then you qualify as a First Gen student. There are resources available to "level the playing field" and help you in your journey to a college education. 
 
 
College Programs for high school underrepresented students and students of color: