Planning Checklists for Grades 9, 10, 11 & 12

https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/checklist/11th-grade

College Planning

https://www.calstate.edu/attend/preparing-for-college 

AICCU Colleges & Universities Resources

FRC Upward Bound

AP Exams

The May 2024 AP Exam order deadline is November 12th, 2023. Students should register at College Board now. AP Course codes were sent via Parent Square in September and again on 10/13/23.  Registration indicates interest unless otherwise advised by the student or parent. APEX AP course codes will be added upon student request, please contact gpixler@pcoe.k12.ca.us

Please read and sign the below AP Exam 2023-2024 Agreement Letter for your student's inclusion in the May 2024 AP Exams.    

Other Assessments

• PSAT

  • National Merit Scholarship Program

• SAT

• ACT

• SAT & ACT online test prep courses

• khanacademy.org/test-prep/sat

• SAT Math Test Prep

• SAT vs. ACT

• SAT Subject tests: Why take them?

• Questions to ask Yourself

Admission Applications and Requirements

Deciding which college or technical learning path you'd like to embark on is one of the most important choices you will ever make.  There are many options, so take your time, do your research, and most importantly - choose what is best for you...not what your friends are doing or what someone else thinks you should do!  Use the links below to research your post-secondary learning options.  For four-year colleges, you need to meet the "A-G Requirements" in order to apply.

Learning Institution Options

• Niche helps navigate college choices

• The Common Application for All Schools

• California Colleges  

Community College

• Calif. Community Colleges

California State University

• California State Universities

University of California

• University of California

Vocational Technical  Schools

• Calif Technical Schools

• Apprenticeships - California Apprenticeship Coordinators Assoc

Military                                           

• Admission to Five Service Academies 

Rethinking College Admissions 2016 Op-Ed Columnist Frank Bruni

Parents

• Parents of college-bound students (Preparation time-line)