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Navigating the Road to Graduation: The Senior Timeline & Checklist
Navigating the Road to Graduation: The Senior Timeline & Checklist
The Senior Year Timeline serves as a strategic roadmap for Esperanza High School seniors. Starting in September, students begin the critical work of researching scholarships and requesting teacher recommendations, setting the stage for the October through December application window. This period is vital for completing FAFSA/Dream Act filings and submitting UC, CSU, and Common App applications.
As the new year begins, the focus shifts toward maintaining academic momentum and managing administrative details—from sending thank-you notes to recommenders in January to reviewing financial aid offers in the Spring. The journey culminates in May with the National Decision Day deadline and the final request for transcripts, marking the successful completion of their high school career and the beginning of their next chapter.
Critical Milestone Deadlines
Critical Milestone Deadlines
FAFSA & Application Openings: October 1
UC & CSU Application Deadline: December 1
Cal Grant Deadline: March 2
College Commitment: May 1
*Pro-Tip: Stay organized by checking your college portals and email accounts daily. Missing a single request for information can jeopardize an otherwise perfect application!
California College & University Options
California College & University Options
California Community College
California Community College
Entrance Requirements
All graduates from Esperanza High School are eligible to attend any California Community College regardless of courses pursued in high school. Students are encouraged to complete A-G college preparation coursework during high school. Students at a community college may work toward training and certification in a variety of careers or pursue coursework leading toward transferring to a four-year university.
⬧Testing Requirements: No SAT or ACT testing requirements for the community college system.
California State University
California State University
Entrance Requirements
Requires a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the A-G coursework
All A-G coursework must be passed with a “C-” or higher
⬧Testing Requirements: No SAT or ACT testing requirements for the CSU system.
University of California
University of California
Entrance Requirements
Requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the a-g coursework
All A-G coursework must be passed with a “C-” or higher. All applicants need to complete 11 of the 15 A-G courses by the end of their junior year.
⬧Testing Requirements: No SAT or ACT testing requirement for the UC system.
Private Career or Technical Schools
Private Career or Technical Schools
You can choose to earn a certificate, degree, or diploma from a private career or technical school, also known as trade schools. These schools train you for a variety of technical positions, including automotive technician, computer technician, hairstylist, medical assistant, truck driver, and many others.
Be sure to research whether or not the school is accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and/or licensed by the state of California.
Planning to Play a Sport in College?
Planning to Play a Sport in College?
NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Student athletes desiring to compete in athletics at a Division I or Division II college/university must be certified eligible and registered by the
To be certified a student must: Graduate from high school and meet a minimum GPA in 16 core courses.
The courses on the UC Course List may be used to satisfy core requirements. You may check the NCAA rules, regulations, and approved courses at the following link: HERE
NCAA school code is: 050093
Please see your counselor for more information.
Please contact your counselor or our College and Career tech if you have any questions or need guidance regarding your college planning
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