Congratulations, Seniors!
Hi LMA Seniors, welcome to your very own Senior Resource page!
This will be your go-to for any updates regarding college-related events, application & admissions information, links to helpful documents, and any helpful resources we think could support you along your college & career journey.
Each year in the Fall, the page will be updated for the current graduating class.
September:
Speak with your letter writers and complete the Brag Sheet
Start Common App (if appropriate)
Finalize your college list (can be discussed with counselor on 1:1’s)
Search for scholarships
Take a look each month from now until June
October:
Submit your Brag Sheet to the Google Form by September 30th
Start CSU and UC Applications: Open October 2nd
Attend College Fairs, Rep Visits, Workshops
November:
Finalize UC and CSU application
Submit Common Apps (deadlines vary) - Consider ED/EA
Submit Community College Application for Fall (if not IVC)
December:
FAFSA Opens December 1st (Due March 2nd)
UC & CSU Applications due December 1st
May:
Commit to your 4-year by May 1
Accept your financial aid
Finalize enrollment at your Community College (IVC, etc.)
Place orders for final transcripts through Parchment:
LMA
IVC
September:
CSUF Highlights
September 15th
11:40 AM- 12:10 PM
Licciardo's Room (2-123)
IVC Associates Degree Presentation
September 18th
5:00- 6:30 PM
Zoom Link: http://bit.ly/4noQxAy
Early Decision & Early Action Presentation
September 24th
5:30 PM- 6:15 PM
Zoom Link: bit.ly/UOzoom
October:
CSU Application Workshop
October 1st
2:00 PM- 3:30 PM
Licciardo's Room (2-123)
Common App Workshop
October 8th
2:00 PM- 3:30 PM
Licciardo's Room (2-123)
College Fair
October 13th
2:30 PM- 3:30 PM
School Gym
UC Application Workshop
October 22nd
2:00-3:30 PM
Licciardo's Room (2-123)
UC Application PIQs, Tips & Tricks Presentation
October 29th
2:00 PM-3:30 PM
Licciardo's Room (2-123)
November:
UCSD Presentation
November 3rd
2:00 PM- 3:00 PM
Murphy's Room (3-113)
Start your college application process by completing your BRAG SHEET! This sheet will help your letter writer(s) speak to your accomplishments and aid you in the process of writing your "College Resume."
Brag Sheets are required for any senior requesting a Letter of Recommendation from their School Counselor. Please complete the sheet and submit it in the Google Form. All Brag Sheets are DUE by September 30th!
Counselors will be in class on October 1st & 2nd for 5 minute 1:1's. We will review your brag sheet and check in on your graduation plans.
Log Onto California Colleges Through Clever
CA Community College
Cal State
How to Launch Your Cal State Apply App
How to Import Courses and Grades into Cal State Apply
How to Track Your Cal State Apply App Status
UC Apply
How to Import Courses and Grades Into Your UC App
How to Review and Finalize Your Courses in the UC App
How to Track Your UC App Status
Eligibility Tools
How to Use the UC/CSU Eligibility Tools
Presented: 9/4 & 9/5
Please see the slides from the Senior Classroom Presentation provided during the first week of September. We look forward to seeing you back in-class during October for our 1:1 quick meetings.
Next Steps:
Brag Sheets due by September 30th
Prepare questions for 5 minute 1:1 meetings: October 1st and 2nd
Financial Aid applications open on October 1st
Applications are DUE: March 2nd, 2026
Linked Resources:
Financial Aid workshops TBA
Counselors presented to all juniors things to consider when building their college lists. Please take a look at the presentation for the information shared.
Check out the LMA Future Planning Document for a useful tool to help build your college list.
Email: rmelendez@ivc.edu
Set a meeting with him to discuss the following and more!
AA
Cal-GETC
Transfer Info
He is on LMA's campus once a month, located by the counselor's offices.
Counselors will add scholarships to the embedded sheet below and will forward scholarships by email as we receive notice of them. Please be sure to check your email!
25-26 School Year opportunities will be from the community, or any other scholarships that are directly delivered to counselors/admin.
University/College tab will link you to their scholarship websites.
Data Base Websites will help you search for other scholarships.
How to Apply: Click HERE
UC Application Workshop: Click HERE
UC App & PIQ Video Overview: Click HERE
2025-2026 Common App Overview: Click HERE
Supplemental Essay Guides: Click HERE