Higher Education

Planning Checklists for Grades 9, 10, 11 & 12

College Planning

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

AP Exams are FREE again this year!

AP Exams

The May 2026 AP Exam order deadline is November 12th, 2025. Students should register at College Board now. 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

Other Assessments

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

Vocational Technical Schools

Military

Admission to Five Service Academies

Rethinking College Admissions 2016 Op-Ed Columnist Frank Bruni

Parents

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