by Ms. Sandra Izquieta - School/CEEB Code 054784
2025-2026 College Planning Guide - Fall 2025
(basic info only, please research online for complete & additional information)
(A) College Information
(B) Financial Aid/Scholarship Information
(C) College Tests (SAT/ACT)
It's Senior Year-Class of 2026
Seniors and Parents
Transcripts-unofficial copy given to all seniors on 9/18/2025
Contact the Registrar, Mrs. Benitez, for official and/or unofficial transcripts. cbenitez@riversideunified.org
If you have taken a class at a community college and would like it posted to the STEM transcript, please request an official transcript from the college to be sent directly to the Registrar, Mrs. Benitez.
Seniors need to set up Parchment accounts.
Letter of Recommendation (LOR)-request form attached
If you need a Letter of Recommendation for your college application, scholarship, or other program, be sure to complete the Letter of Recommendation (LOR) Request form which is attached to this email.
Resumes or your own format can also be used. Please request 2 weeks in advance.
Electronic form attached below.
Paper copies available in the Counseling Office or in Mrs. Murray's room/
College Application Workshops-flyer attached
Tuesdays during lunch (11:35-12:10) in Mr. Ponce's classroom-Rm 20 -->September 23rd -November 4th
Thursdays during 1st and 2nd period in Mrs. Murray's classroom-Rm 2 -->September 18th -November 6th
Thursday's during Stemworks 2:20-3:30pm in EDL A (New Location) -->September 18th -November 6th
By appointment in Ms. Izquieta's office through November 6th
Application workshops will resume December 1st by appointment and Tuesdays during lunch (11:35-12:10) in Mr. Ponce's classroom Dec 2 & 9.
Deadlines
College Applications
UC and CSU - The application filing period ends December 1, 2025
Private Schools - deadlines vary, check carefully
RCC-continuous, RCC Application Workshop will be scheduled in Spring 2026
Letter of Recommendation Requests or other forms for Ms. Izquieta to complete that are due by Dec 5th
must request by Wednesday, October 30th at 4pm
Requests submitted after October 30th will be completed the week of December 1st
Letter of Rec
Common Applications
other private schools School Reports
other forms
Letter of Recommendation Requests or other forms for Ms. Izquieta to complete that are due by January 5th
must request by Friday, December 12th at 4pm
Requests submitted after December 12th will be completed the week of January 5th
Questions, please contact Ms. Izquieta at (951) 788-7308 ext 42611
UC Fall Campus Events - Stay tuned for 2025-2026 Updates
This fall, campuses are offering a variety of in-person and virtual events for prospective students, including events for first-year, transfer and out-of-state/international applicants. Be sure to check with the individual campus for more information on the schedule and format of events, as well as registration information. Additional events and programming beyond what is listed below may be offered!
UC Berkeley
UC Davis
UC Irvine
Discover UCI, October 19 — more information available soon
UC Los Angeles
Fall Open House, October 19 — more information available soon
Virtual admission information sessions for first-year and transfer students
UC Merced
UC Riverside
Discover UCR, October 5
UC San Diego
Fall Showcase, October 5 — more information available soon
UC Santa Barbara
UC Santa Cruz
PROMISE PROGRAM -
Riverside City College - RCC
Learn more about the RCC Promise Program by clicking HERE
Guaranteed Admission and Financial Aid!
Riverside USD is proud to partner with private universities to ensure Seniors have access to high-quality, affordable college education. These partnerships offer qualified students guaranteed admission to four local private universities and a wide range of financial assistance to help students achieve their college goals.
El Distrito de Riverside se engorgullece de asociar con universidades privadas para asegurar que los alumnos del 12º grado tengan acceso a una educacion universitaria de alta calidad y asequible. Estas Asociaciones ofrecen a los alumnos que califican una admisión garantizada a cuatro universidades privadas locales y una amplia gama de asistencia financiera para ayudar a los alumnos a lograr sus metas universitarias.
$16,000 Minimum Guaranteed Per Year for Four Years ($64,000 Total)
$16,000 Minimo Garantizado Por Año Por Cuatro Años ($64,000 Total)
$10,000 Minimum Guaranteed Per Year for Four Years ($40,000 Total)
$10,000 Minimo Garantizado Por Año Por Cuatro Años ($40,000 Total)
$10,000 Minimum Guaranteed Per Year for Four Years ($40,000 Total)
$10,000 Minimo Garantizado Por Año Por Cuatro Años ($40,000 Total)
$15,000 Minimum Guaranteed Per Year for Four Years ($60,000 Total)
$15,000 Minimo Garantizado Por Año Por Cuatro Años ($60,000 Total)