IMPORTANT DATES
February 5th: Last day to add or drop a high school class
February 12th: Stay AG! Information Session @ noon here
February 14th: Bulldog Bound PreAdmission Deadline for 11th grade
March: Concurrent Enrollment packets accepted at some community colleges.
March 8th: Last day to drop a college course and receive a ‘W’ instead of an F
March 14th: Progress Report grades
April: Summer/Spring 2025 Concurrent Enrollment registration starts. See Important Dates here.
April 1st: High School Information Session
Teen Conservation Leaders @ Monterey Bay Aquarium
Teen Conservation Leaders (TCL) is a service-learning program for high school students to develop career and life skills, build self-confidence, and earn community service hours, all while supporting the Aquarium’s mission.
The summer begins with a week-long training where both new and returning TCL students build community and dive into basic marine biology and ocean conservation topics.
Interested teens can apply for three different opportunities or tracks:
- Guest Track
- Animal Care & Engineering Track
- Social Media & Science Communication Track
- Applications due March 15th!
FRESNO STATE PREVIEW DAY
Fresno State's Preview Day is your chance to dive into your academic interests, take guided campus tours, and discover the wide array of student organizations and clubs eager to connect with you.
MARCH 22ND 2025 9AM-2PM
Lean more here!
UC Merced Bobcat Day
UC Merced is pleased to host Bobcat Day, a special day for admitted and prospective first year students, transfer students, and their families. Our local community is welcome too. We invite you to attend this special event and explore the UC Merced campus!
When: Saturday, April 19, 2025, 8:00 AM
Where: UC Merced Campus
Parking: Complimentary
This is our biggest event of the spring! See UC Merced at its liveliest and take a campus tour, meet with faculty, attend presentations from our academic schools, talk to Financial Aid and Admissions staff, discover student clubs and organizations, and much more.
This is your chance to explore the university and learn about the academic and student life opportunities we offer.
Get answers to your questions about:
- Admissions
- Majors
- Research and Internship Opportunities
- Housing and Dining
- Financial Aid and Scholarships
- Student Activities and Athletics
Register here!
Check out UC Merced on "The College Tour"!
UC Santa Barbara Open House
Join us for an all-inclusive look into life at UC Santa Barbara. The in-person Open House event is a great way to explore our campus and discover if UCSB is the place for you. Program highlights will include: presentations on academic resources and support services (Pre-Health and EOP), Resource Fairs (Academic Department Fair and UCSB Housing Fair), live performances and a chance to explore student clubs and organizations.
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM
Registration is required.
See our Preparing for College Calendar for registration dates, deadlines, and test dates.
Preparing for College Calendar
February 21, 2025
Registration deadline for March 8, 2025 SAT
February 8, 2025
Test Day: ACT
February 28, 2025
Registration deadline for April 5, ACT
March 1 - March 31, 2025
UC/CSU admission notifications
March 3, 2025
Priority Deadline for FAFSA
Students who wish to be considered for federal and state financial aid for 2025 - 2026 must complete the FAFSA. Students will need a verified account username and password (FSA ID), parent or spouse contributor name, date of birth, social security number, email address, income, and asset information (if required).
Website: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
March 8, 2025
Test Day: SAT
Community College Spotlights....
- Fresno City College video Tech & Trades Police Academy
- Clovis Community College Mechatronics Wastewater Treatment Occupational Therapy
- Madera Community College Truck Driving Speech Pathology Assistant
- Merced College video Radiologic Tech Auto Technology Welding Tech
- Monterey Peninsula video Ready to Work program with an emphasis on Hospitality.
- Reedley College Wildland Fire Program Flight Science Program Forestry
- College of the Sequoias video Cosmetology Landscape Design Industrial Automation
- Porterville College CTE programs
- Bakersfield College ASL Interpreter Commercial Music Hospitality Management
CSU Spotlight-California State University Bakersfield
Families, as well as members of the local community, are welcome to visit the California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB) campus. CSUB is set on a beautiful, sprawling 375-acre campus in California’s southern San Joaquin Valley. Bakersfield is located in the heart of the west coast’s farming and oil-producing regions, at a logistics crossroads of east-west and north-south transportation routes. CSUB is the only regional comprehensive public university within a 100-mile radius.
UC Spotlight-University of California, Irvine
Welcome to Anteater Country. UCI is located in the heart of beautiful Orange County, nestled between Los Angeles and San Diego counties and just five miles from SoCal’s sunny shores. A cornerstone of Irvine, one of the safest cities in the U.S. and home to Southern California’s burgeoning tech coast, UCI is the perfect place to study, work, live and play. Our close proximity to shopping, amusement parks, premier arts and cultural centers, and industry leaders make UCI a destination unlike any other. Discover how Irvine combines the best of a college town community with the vibrant opportunities of a bustling city.
Interested in Job Corps?
Join Jonathan Quijas in this engaging series of sessions that will provide valuable insights into the numerous benefits of the Job Corps program, including vocational training, life skills development, and job placement assistance. There is no obligation to join the program; these sessions are an opportunity to explore how Job Corps can help students prepare for successful careers and personal growth. Whether you’re curious about future career options or seeking guidance on professional skills, this cohort is a great chance to learn more about the resources available to you at no cost. Join us to discover how Job Corps can empower you to achieve your goals!
Zoom meeting link: https://zoom.us/j/5426612617
College of the Sequoias Jump Start
Industrial & Ag Technology | Healthcare | Mechanized Ag | Police & Administration of Justice
Application closes February 21.
Lemoore College Jump Start
Ag & Industrial Tech |Culinary Skills| First Responders
Applications are due March 1, 2025, by midnight.
CalKids
CalKIDS is a children’s savings account program that offers all newborns and eligible low-income public school students in California between $25 and $1,500 to start saving for college and career training. Families are encouraged to build on this investment by opening and contributing to a ScholarShare 529 account of their own and see their college savings balances all in one place. Visit www.calkids.org today to learn more about eligibility, registering for the program, and getting started on your savings!
SCHOLARSHIP SPOTLIGHT
Feb. 15 Robert Mack Scholarships awards $2000 scholarship to 9th-12th grade students, essay required for all applicants.
Feb. 29 Common App Scholarship awards $2000 scholarships to 11th-12th grade student attending a college or university, Minimum 2.5 GPA.
March 3 Gallery Collections Greeting Card Scholarship Submit original artwork or photo for the front of a greeting card. AI submissions are prohibited. Winner will be announced on or about May 15th, 2025.Must be 14 years or older at time of entry and be enrolled in High School, College, University or Homeschool.
March 21 Stossel in the Classroom Essay Contest Students can choose from four topics to write an essay an win prizes up to $2500!
March 30 The Social Impact Fellowship-The Social Impact Project introduces students to project-based learning and empowers them to tackle social issues that impact their local community. At the end of the program, the most creative, impactful project will be awarded the $1,000 Growth Mindset Scholarship. Open to rising 10th and 11th graders who identify as low-income.
College Prep Scholars Program
If you are a high-achieving high school junior from a low-income background, the College Prep Scholars Program can equip you with knowledge, confidence, and resources to connect with the nation's most sought-after colleges. Eligibility:
- High school juniors, regardless of citizenship, currently attending high school in the U.S., and U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents living abroad
- Earning primarily A’s in the most challenging courses offered
- Demonstrating strong writing skills and intellectual curiosity, plus resilience, integrity, and motivation to succeed
- Typically from a household earning less than $65,000 annually with minimal assets (for a household of four members)
