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Senior (12th Grade)

 
This year not only marks your last year of high school, but it is also the most important time in the college application experience. You will decide on which schools to apply to, submit your applications, and explore financial aid and scholarship opportunities. Colleges will continue to look at your academics and extracurricular activities, so be sure to maintain your grades and stay involved.  
 
 
 
Grade Level Presentations 2025-26
 
 
 
Preparing College Applications
 
 
The college planning experience is filled with a lot of deadlines and details that cannot be overlooked, so be sure to work closely with your School Counselor, College and Career Specialist, parent, and/or a trusted adult to help you stay on track.  
 
Continue to use Naviance Family Connection to update your resume and brag sheet, request for letters of recommendation, and finalize your list of target colleges to which you will apply.
 
Use CCGI (California Colleges Guidance Initiative) to launch your University of California (UC), California State University, California Community Colleges (CCC), or FAFSA/CADAA applications. 
 
Important Deadlines
 
 
  • If you are not applying to Early Action or Early Decision, you must complete your "Colleges I'm Applying to" list AND request for letters of recommendation from staff members at least two weeks prior to your earliest deadline.
  • October 1st: the deadline for adding colleges to your "Colleges I'm Applying to" list on Naviance for Early Decision and Early Action applications
  • October 1st: the deadline to request letters of recommendation from your teachers and counselor for Early Decision and Early Action applications
  • December 5th: the deadline to add colleges to your "Colleges I'm Applying to" list on Naviance
Helpful Resources
 
 
Be sure to check back frequently for updates and additions:
Financial Aid Information
 
Financial aid overview webinar (recorded Dec 2024)