College Career Center Newsletter

Now is the perfect time to dive into your college applications! Remember, deadlines are key, so avoid procrastination. If you’re aiming for Early Action or Early Decision, be sure to feel confident with the application you are submitting.

Don’t forget the upcoming deadlines for UC and CSU applications, due in early December. Stay organized and give yourself plenty of time to review everything before you hit that submit button. You’ve got this!

If you’re still exploring your college options, don’t worry—it’s not too late to start your research!

• After School Application Workshops
• Where - College Career Center
• When - November 19, 25, and 26 from 2:30pm - 4:30pm
• Saturday Application Workshop
• Where - College Career Center
• When - November 23, 9am-12pm
• Flex-Times
• When - Now through - December

We understand that this can be a stressful time, and we want you to know that we're here for you. Take a moment to breathe. It’s easy to get caught up in the chaos, so remember to pause, relax, and reconnect with yourself. Just breath!

You can find all your questions about how to request letters of recommendation and transcripts answered here in the Letter of Recommendation and Transcript Guidelines. Please take the time to read the document thoroughly—it contains important information you won’t want to miss!

UCs and CSUs DO NOT need an official transcript sent at this time, only some private and out-of-state schools will require them.

Dates and deadlines are crucial in the college application process. If you have any questions or need a refresher from when we met you during English class presentations at the start of the year, the Survival Guide is here for you. It’s your one-stop resource for everything you need to know about deadlines, applications, and milestone checks to keep you on track. Check it out!

Join us to gather essential information about the colleges you're interested in! We have an expanding list of college representatives ready to share valuable insights about the schools you’re researching. Head to Naviance and click on the College Visits tab to see the upcoming visits and sign up for the colleges that catch your eye. Don’t miss out!

If you can’t visit colleges in person, be sure to check out their virtual tours! They’re just a click away and a great way to explore campuses from the comfort of home. Don’t miss the opportunity to get a feel for the schools you’re interested in!

Seniors who want to be considered for federal, state (Cal Grant & SMC’s Promise Program), and in some cases, institutional aid, the FAFSA or CADAA is required, and for some colleges, so is the CSS Profile.

CSS Profile is NOW open. Please see the CSS Profile Participating Institutions and Programs list to see if the institution(s) you are applying too will require the profile.

FAFSA is proposed to open in December but you can create your FSA ID # now. Creating FSA ID

Check the college's respective financial aid website to confirm what is required and by when.

Scholarship search engines:

• Unigo.com
• Scholarships.com
• Fastweb.com

More Scholarships

Most Valuable Student (MVS) Contest:

The 2025 MVS application is now open. Applications can be found online at enf.elks.org/MVS. The application deadline is November 12, 2024.

The topic this year is "How Optimism Has Paved My Road to Success"

The Playa Vista Optimist Club is looking for student entries for the Optimist International 2024-2025 Essay Contest. The local award for the winning essay is $400 and the winner will then advance to the District Contest. The first-place winner of the District Contest is then awarded a $2500 scholarship and a plaque which is presented at a special District Awards luncheon.

Our club deadline is January 27th, 2025.

We’re here for you! We’ve got your back. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out. It’s always best to clarify things before submitting your applications. You can make an appointment with us, or feel free to drop by before school, during lunch, or after school. We’re eager to help you succeed!