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UC Application (University of California, i.e. UC Davis) - deadline Dec 1, 2025, 11:59pm (must have A-G completion)
CSU Application (California State University, i.e. Sacramento State University) - deadline Dec 1, 2025, 11:59pm (must have A-G completion)
Common App- deadlines vary by college (application for over 1000 colleges)
California College and Career Planning Tool (californiacolleges.edu) - create your FREE account today!
Upcoming Horizon College Events
Upcoming Horizon College Events
College Readiness Workshop - November 3, 2025, 3pm in Zoom (Flyer)
Sierra College Application Workshop - March 9, 2026, 11am in Zoom (tentative)
Los Rios College Application Workshop - March 9, 2026, 3pm via Zoom (tentative)
Tour of Los Rios (campus TBD) - March 27, 2026, 12:45pm (tentative)
Tour of Sierra College - April 24, 2026, 12:45pm (tentative)
Tour of Sacramento State University - May 4, 2026, 9:30am
Upcoming Outside College Events & Webinars (not with Horizon)
Upcoming Outside College Events & Webinars (not with Horizon)
Community College Events:
Sierra College
Sierra College Information Sessions (online): (Register)
November 20, 6:00pm
December 18, 6:00pm
Sierra College Nursing Program Information Session (online)- October 29th, 5:00-7:00pm- Register
Schedule a Tour of Sierra College- More Info and Registration
Folsom Lake College
Folsom Lake College Presentations in Zoom:
General Application Workshop- October 21, 3:00-4:00pm- Register
General Application Workshop- October 29, 4:00-5:00pm- Register
Sonoma State University Preview Day- October 18th, 9:30am-3:30pm - Learn More & Register
Discover San Francisco State University- October 18th, 9:00am-1:30pm- Learn More & Register
CSU Monterey Bay Fall Open House- October 18th, 10:00am-2:30pm- Learn More & Register
Stanislaus State Warrior Expo- October 18th, 10:00am-2:00pm- Learn More & Register
CSU San Bernardino Preview Day- October 18th (more info posted soon here)
Sac State Hornet Experience: Black Excellence- October 24th, 9:30am-3:00pm (Register) + football & Quavo performance from 5:30-7:30pm (Register)
Cal Poly Humboldt Preview Day, October 24th, 8:30am-3:00pm- Learn More & Register
East Bay Preview Day- October 25th, 10:00am-1:00pm- Learn More & Register
Fall in Love with Cal State Fullerton- October 25th, 10:00am-2:00pm- Learn More & Register
CSU Northridge Open House- October 25th, 8:30am-1:00pm- Learn More & Register
Explore Cal Poly Pomona- November 1st- Information
Channel Islands Admission Preview Day- November 8th (more info posted soon here)
CSU Los Angeles EagleFest- November 15th, 9:00am-12:30pm- Learn More & Register
Sacramento State University Events:
In-Person Campus Tours (Monday-Saturday)- More Info and Registration. (Horizon is doing a tour on May 4th, see above section)
Why Sac State Virtual Presentation and Mini-Tour (every Tuesday 4:00-5:00pm)- More info and registration.
Cal State Fullerton Fall Webinar Series- Tuesdays, 6:00-7:00pm- Register / Flyer
UC Events:
UC for Everyone 2025- Feb 25th, 2025 - Recording
Other College Events
Jessup University Preview Day- October 17th or 24th, 9:00am-3:30pm
Community College 2 Years Free Information (AB 19)
Community College 2 Years Free Information (AB 19)
Transfer Information (Community College Transfer)
Transfer Information (Community College Transfer)
Apply for a California Community College (Open CCC)
Community College Information Handout
Community College CTE Programs
CSU/UC Minimum Transfer Requirements
NEW- Dual Admission Transfer Programs at UC & CSU comparison
NEW- CSU Transfer Success Pathway
Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) Program (for CSU)
NEW- UC Dual Admission
Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) Program (for UC)
Presenting yourself on the UC transfer application PPT
UC Personal insight questions for the Transfer Applicant (English) / (Spanish)
Sierra College Application Instructions
University of California (UC)
University of California (UC)
Application for UC - Submit Oct 1st-Dec 2nd (opened Aug 1st) - A-G completion required
UC First-year Admission Requirements
UC Personal Insight Questions (English) / (Spanish) / Website- tips / UC PIQ PPT with examples
Quick Reference Guide to UC Admissions
UC GPA Calculation Information
UC First-Year Application Data
UC Data Dashboard (admit rates by academic discipline)
Preparing Freshman Applicants
UC systemwide financial aid calculator
UC for Everyone Resources (including Recording link) (event took place on Feb 29, 2024)
UC's Changes to Standardized Testing Requirement
Clarification on CCC A-G course lists
Guidelines for using college coursework to meet A-G requirements
UC Preparation Calendar - Grades 7-12
Advanced Placement (AP) Exams That Satisfy UC Admission Requirements & Credit Awarded
Presenting Yourself on the UC Application PPT
California State University (CSU)
California State University (CSU)
Application for CSU - Submit Oct 1st-Dec 1st - A-G completion required
CSU Freshman Admission Requirements
CSU Freshman Application Guide 2025-2026
CSU Admission Handbook 2026-2027
CSU Impacted Programs Matrix 2025-2026
CSU First-time Freshman Supplemental Factors by Campus / 2025-2026 First-time Freshman Supplemental Factors Summary
CSU Student Success: Math/English Readiness & Placement (EAP) / Academic Preparation Information
Cal State Apply 5 Dos and Don'ts
Advanced Placement (AP) Credits at CSU
Return on Investment calculator tool: Cal State Pays
CSU Profiles (Student, Faculty, Staff, and Alumni testimonials)
Article: CSU Nursing Pathways: Helping Meet Workforce Demands
Private or Out-of-State Universities
Private or Out-of-State Universities
Common App- Application & How to apply
Common App- Application guide for first-year students
Common App- Your 12th grade college planning guide
SAT/ACT Scores College Comparison
Universities in Wales - talk to counselor Melora Klusnick who visited in March 2025 - Presentation Slide Deck / Presentation Recording (15 min)
NCAA Information (Standardized Test Score requirement removed starting for fall 2023 college freshmen)
NCAA Information (Standardized Test Score requirement removed starting for fall 2023 college freshmen)
NCAA Division I Academic Requirements
NCAA Division II Academic Requirements
NCAA vs. A-G vs. Grad Requirements Comparison Chart
NCAA 2024-25 Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete
NCAA Website High School Resources
NCAA Website- Approved Courses (search by school/online vendor) / Horizon's NCAA Approved Courses
Additional College Resources
Additional College Resources
College Tasks for Each Summer of High School
14 Summer Activities to Boost Your College Applications
College Campus Visit Checklist
College Planning Checklist (grades 11 & 12)
Parent's Guide to CaliforniaColleges.edu
Helpful Websites for the College-Bound
Navigating Waitlists and Deferrals: 16 Winning Strategies
Colleges with Fly-In Programs to visit campus for free
Colleges That Don't Require Application Fees
CGN Live: Career - Design Your Future - Pro Tips You Can Use Today - Webinar Recording
Free College Guide for First Gens- CRACK THE CODE
Best Colleges in California, by category
Crafting an Unforgettable College Essay (Princeton Review)
CollegePoint-free College Advising
Parent Webinar Series from College Board
How to Create a Great College List
Why Out of State Colleges? PPT
Choosing The Right College Quiz
Campus Reel- Find Your Best Fit School
Verto Education-Earn College Credit while studying abroad
College Related Websites
College Related Websites
NEW- The College Tour- Real college students telling real stories about campuses around the world
Big Future: partner with CollegeBoard; parent resources and more
cccco.edu: Information on all of California’s community colleges
princetonreview.com: Click “Explore Colleges” to access colleges in the U.S. Click on “Careers and Majors” to
take a 5 minute career quiz.
sat.collegeboard.org: Information on colleges, majors, & career profiles.
petersons.com: Information on college search and selection, test preparation, and financial aid. Petersons offers
online services for essay editing and instruction.
campustours.com: college sites with virtual tours.
collegeweeklive.com: The world’s largest online college fair
steps2college.org: one-stop resource support through the college-going process, partnered with ACT
http://www.icanaffordcollege.com/- information on applying to one of the 115 California Community Colleges
rbsgps.com- a virtual college access and success program for African American high school sophomores, juniors and seniors
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