College & Career Center
CCC TEAM
ROOM 801
(562) 591-0581
Sylvia Womack, College & Career Specialist/ Scholarship Coordinator - x654-5140
Maria Palafox, USC College Advisor - x654-6015
Jazlyn Shearer, USC College Advisor, x654-5583
SENIORS - book a meeting here or scan QR CODE below
Teresa Mora, Dual Enrollment Counselor - x654-5296
Mr.Magee, HBCU Coordinator
Mr.Bruce, CalSOAP Success Coach
Ms. Mendoza, UCI EAOP Coordinator
Ms. Williams, LBCC Rep
Ms.Bernal, Cerritos College Rep
COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER CLOSED
FOR THE SUMMER
6/15 – 8/24
WORK PERMITS WILL BE ISSUED IN ROOM 113
COMPLETED PERMITS CAN BE SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL TO TCANDLER@LBSCHOOLS.NET
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- OUR MISSION & VISION
- 25-26 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
- CSU/UC
- PRIVATE & OUT OF STATE COLLEGES
- LBCC
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE
- COLLEGE PREP
- TESTING
- COLLEGE OPPORTUNITIES
- COLLEGE BOUND PROGRAMS
- FINANCIAL AID
- SCHOLARSHIPS
- UNDOCUMENTED STUDENT RESOURCES
- NCAA/NAIA
- MILITARY - APPRENTICESHIPS
- JOBS - INTERNSHIPS - VOLUNTEER
OUR MISSION & VISION
The mission of the College and Career Center is to help students prepare for life after high school. Our vision is to be inclusive and supportive of all students who want to pursue higher education or take steps toward beginning their career.
We are located in room 801, near the main entrance on Jackrabbit Lane, and are open Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm. We look forward to helping you plan your future.
25-26 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
CSU/UC
LAUNCH YOUR COLLEGE APP HERE (sign in with LBUSD login)
CLICK ON IMAGE TO CONFIRM AVAILABLE MAJORS
UC APPLICATION WALKTHROUGH VIDEO
CSU APPLICATION WALKTHROUGH VIDEO
CSU & UC ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
Calculate GPA using only "a-g" approved courses taken after grade 9
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Requirements |
California State University(CSU) |
University of California(UC) |
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Minimum GPA |
2.5 |
3.0 |
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On-Line Application |
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Application Opens |
August 1st |
August 1st |
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Deadline |
November 30th |
November 30th |
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Requirements |
California State University(CSU) |
University of California(UC) |
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Subject |
Students must complete all courses with a grade of "C" or better. |
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A) History/Social Science |
2 years including one year of US History |
2 years: US History and Modern World History |
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B) English |
4 years of English |
4 years of English |
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C) Mathematics |
3 years of math (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2) |
3 years of math (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, one year beyond Algebra 2) |
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D) Laboratory Science |
2 years of laboratory science (including one year of physical science and one year of biological science; one of which must be from the “d” subject area with the other from either “d” or “g”) |
2 years of laboratory science (including at least two of the three core disciplines of biology, chemistry, and physics; both from the “d” subject area. One year can be interdisciplinary science from area "d" |
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E) Language other than English |
2 years of language other than English |
2 years of language other than English. |
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F) Visual & Performing Arts |
1 year of visual and performing arts |
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G) College Prep. Elective |
1 year elective chosen from any of the areas on the approved A-G course list. |
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Required “a-g” courses must be completed with a grade of C or better. Courses in which grades of D are earned must be repeated, EXCEPT in the areas of math and world language, where grades of D in the first semester can be validated by successful completion of the second semester with grades of C or higher. STEM: students planning to major in science (including medical fields), technology, engineering and math |
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PRIVATE & OUT OF STATE COLLEGES
LAUNCH YOUR COLLEGE APP HERE (sign in with LBUSD login)
APPLYING TO PRIVATE & OUT OF STATE COLLEGES
Important guidelines for applying to private and out of state colleges and universities:
1. Be aware of deadlines. Check with their literature and websites for applications deadlines. Some universities such as USC have a two-process application with deadlines for both parts.
2. Do not apply last minute. The majority of the applications will include essays, letters of recommendations from teachers, and a letter of recommendation from your counselor. For your counselor, you would need to give a minimum of three weeks’ notice before the letter is due.
3. Review the following common terminologies associated with private colleges:
| Selective |
Selective involves the use of academic criteria which are evaluated within the guidelines of minimum standards. Considered might be qualitative measures and non-academic selection, which increases with the selectivity of the application. Considered might be academic record, test scores, activities, awards, leadership, etc. Believe it or not, there is no set range for selectivity. Admission might be 14% or 85%, meaning that they admit 85% of the students who apply. |
| Early Action |
Early Action permits the student to apply to an institution of preference and receive a decision well in advance of the normal response dates in the spring. The candidate is NOT committed to enroll at that particular institution.
Advantage: If a student is accepted, he/she is not obligated to attend. |
| Early Decision |
This is the term used to describe the application process in which a commitment is made by the student to the institution, that, if admitted, the student will enroll. Only a student who can make a deliberate and well-reasoned first choice decision should apply under an Early Decision plan because the institution will require a non-refundable deposit well before May 1, the national reply date. Students may apply to other colleges but may have only one Early Decision application pending at any time.
Advantages: Students learn EARLY in their senior year about their college choice. Students need to have their entire testing profile completed early, be aggressive about visiting colleges, and be VERY organized about their college search process. |
| Rolling | Rolling admissions means that the institution processes applications and makes decisions as the applications become complete. There is no deadline, or a late deadline. Applicants are notified continuously. |
Independent Colleges and Universities
- Filing periods vary with most beginning in January.
- Most have requirements comparable to the CSU/UC system.
- Some require SAT or ACT.
- AICCU: to search for independent colleges and universities in California.
- NAICU: to search for independent colleges and universities across the nation.
- Common APP: common applications for many selective independent colleges and universities across the nation.
- WUE: In state fees to several out of state schools in the western hemisphere of the US
- Black Common App: Apply to several HBCU's on one website
HARVARD, PRINCETON, UVA, WELLESLEY, YALE VIRTUAL EVENTS
LBCC
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
LAUNCH YOUR COLLEGE APP HERE (sign in with LBUSD login)
Local Community Colleges
| Name | Address | Phone |
| Cerritos College | 11110 Alondra Blvd. Norwalk, CA 90650-6269 | (562) 860-2451 |
| Compton Community Educational Center | 1111 East Artesia Blvd. Compton, CA 90221-5393 | (310) 900-1600 |
| Cypress College | 9200 Valley View St. Cypress, CA 90630-5897 | (714) 484-7000 |
| El Camino Community College | 16007 Crenshaw Blvd. Torrance, CA 90506 | (310) 532-3670 |
| Golden West Community College | 15744 Golden West St. Huntington Beach, CA 92647 | (714) 892-7711 |
| Long Beach City College | 4901 East Carson St. Long Beach, CA 90808-1706 | (562) 938-4353 |
| Los Angeles Community College | 855 N Vermont Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90029 | (323) 953-4000 |
| Orange Coast College | 2701 Fairview Rd. Costa Mesa CA 92628-5005 | (714) 432-0202 |
| Saddleback Community College | 28000 Marguerite Pkwy. Mission Viejo, CA 92692 | (949) 582-4500 |
| For more information on other California community colleges please visit: www.cccco.edu | ||
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COLLEGE PREP
TESTING
COLLEGE ADMISSION TESTS
Students applying to 4 year universities have had to take either the SAT or ACT exam for admission purposes. In 2020, the CSU and UC system decided not to use these exams for admission purposes. Though more college and universities are "test optional" for admissions, some colleges and universities, including honors programs at a community colleges, certain merit-based scholarships, still require students to submit either an SAT or ACT score. The SAT tests critical English and math abilities and the ACT tests English, math, reading, and science.
Long Beach Unified has offered the SAT exam to students free of charge in March of the junior year (with the exception of 2020 due to COVID-19). Students may also sign up to take these exams on Saturdays during national test dates. There are fees associated with these exams but fee waivers are available to students who qualify. Stop by the CCC to inquire about a fee waiver.
Reminder:
Tests must be taken by December of senior year. Private colleges have other deadlines and test dates.
TEST PREP RESOURCES
SAT FEE WAIVER - APPLY HERE & DOWNLOAD DISTRICT APP & TURN IN TO MS. WOMACK (801)
When filling out online form, make sure to include Ms. Womack & swomack@lbschools.net as school contact
SAT/ACT WAIVER - DOWNLOAD DISTRICT APPLICAITON BELOW & TURN IN TO MS.WOMACK (801)
2026 AP TEST DATES
COLLEGE OPPORTUNITIES
CLICK ON OPPORTUNITY BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION
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COLLEGE BOUND PROGRAMS
FINANCIAL AID
SCHOLARSHIPS
JUNIORS ONLY
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
DEMO CHICKS SCHOLARSHIPS - DUE 6/7/26
COLB LEO SCHOLARSHIP - DUE 6/7/26
2026 - CAMBODIA TOWN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: The Rosana Chanou Memorial Scholarship - DUE 6/13/26
LAUREN'S LEGACY - DUE 7/1/26
MAOF BECAS - DUE 9/4/26
THE LIGHT AHEAD SCHOLARSHIP FOR JUNIORS & SENIORS - DUE 10/1/26
UNDOCUMENTED STUDENT RESOURCES
NCAA/NAIA
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
The NCAA is the governing body of athletic programs at more than 1,200 colleges and universities, conferences and other organizations.
The NCAA Eligibility Center certifies the academic credentials of all students who want to play sports at a NCAA Division I, II or III institution as freshmen. In order to practice, compete and receive athletics scholarships, students need to meet certain academic benchmarks. Academic eligibility requirements are listed on the back.
How to Register
It is the responsibility of the student to register with NCAA Eligibility Center by the beginning of his/her junior year. The Eligibility Center will evaluate a student’s academic credentials once the following information has been received:
Step 1: Complete online registration
Step 2: Fee payment
Step 3: Transcript(s) from all schools or programs attended
Transcript Release Form
The Transcript Release Form is critical. By filling it out completely and signing it, you are authorizing each of the high schools you have attended to send your transcript, proof of graduation, and other academic information to the NCAA Eligibility Center.
After registering with the NCAA Eligibility Center, fill out the Transcript Release Form and give it to the counseling office. If you have attended any other high school(s) outside of the LBUSD, a copy of the release form should be given to an official at that school also.
Registration Fee
There is a registration fee. You may be able to waive the registration fee if you have previously qualified for and received a waiver for the ACT or SAT fee. Stop by the CCC, room 801, and see Ms. Womack about it.
For additional information, please visit the NCAA website
NCAA Division I Academic Requirements
The following academic requirements must be met in order for a freshman to be able to practice, compete and receive athletics scholarships at a NCAA Division I college or university. The academic requirements are broken down into three categories: Full Qualifier, Academic Redshirt & Nonqualified.
| Division I - 16 Core Courses | Full Qualifier |
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4 years of English 2 years of social science
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| Academic Redshirt | Nonqualified |
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Cannot practice, receive athletics scholarships or compete during the first year of enrollment. |
NAIA Eligibility Center
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
NAIA is the governing body for athletic programs at its nearly 300 colleges and universities throughout the United States and Canada. Log on to view a list of NAIA schools.
NAIA Eligibility:
The NAIA Eligibility Center is responsible for determining the NAIA eligibility of first-time student-athletes. Any student playing NAIA sports for the first time must meet the eligibility requirements. Students must have their eligibility determined by the NAIA Eligibility Center, and all NAIA schools are bound by the center's decisions.
If you will graduate from high school this spring and enroll in college this coming fall, the academic requirements are as follows:
How to Register:
You will need to create a personal profile with the basic facts about your academic history and sports participation to date. Log on to register
Registration Fee:
There is a registration fee. This is a one-time nonrefundable registration fee, and all services of the NAIA Eligibility Center are included. You may be able to waive the registration fee if you have previously qualified for and received a waiver for the ACT or SAT fee. Stop by the CCC, room 801, and see Ms. Womack about it.
For additional information, please visit the NAIA website, or the Poly Counseling Office, room 113.
MILITARY - APPRENTICESHIPS
MILLITARY REPS
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AIRFORCE |
Brent Abbott 714.493.6335 |
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COASTGUARD |
LTJG Marcus Boyd 562.864.1096 |
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ARMY/WESTPOINT ROTC SCHOLARSHIP |
CPT Jessica Berube 562.274.3276 |
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ARMY |
SSGT Ernest R. Long SSGT Marlena BuchananRoby Marlena.n.buchananroby.mil@army.mil SSGT Andres Flores 562.437.4094 |
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NAVY |
AW02 William Roberts william.r.roberts205.mil@us.navy.mil HMI Maricel A. Ortiz 562.745.4061 |
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MARINE CORPS |
SGT Zachory Mann SGT Angel Dominguez Santiago Angel.dominguezsantiago@marines.usmc.mil SSGT Dawson |
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CALIF NATIONAL GUARD |
SGT Joseph Esposito joseph.m.esposito.mil@mail.mil 562.594.1551 SSG Eric Cano 562.822.8427 Jimmy Sanchez jimmy.e.sanchezcabrera.mil@mail.mil 562.505.9558 |
JOBS - INTERNSHIPS - VOLUNTEER
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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Inspire Your Future in Aerospace
Space Beach Camp is a free, two-week summer program for youth ages 16 - 24. If you’re part of a robotics club, STEM academy, Project Lead the Way course, or makerspace—or simply have a curiosity for science and tech—this camp is for you!
What You’ll Experience:
- 🚀 Interactive Learning: Dive into hands-on activities and a dynamic curriculum.
- 🤝 Meet the Experts: Engage with engineers, entrepreneurs, and tech professionals.
- 🏭 Exclusive Tours: Go behind the scenes at aerospace companies and top training facilities.
- 🎤 Career Insights: Attend panel discussions and receive mentorship.
- 🌐 Networking Events: Build connections through industry meet-ups and interactive workshops.
Join us to strengthen your confidence, explore exciting careers in aerospace, and become part of Long Beach’s nationally recognized Space Beach!
For Questions, call the Youth Career Services Center 562.570.4700
NEED A WORK PERMIT?
STEPS TO COMPLETE WORK PERMIT REQUEST:
1. Download & print work permit application below or pick one up in room 801
2. Student, Employer & Parent sections must be completed and signed
3. Submit completed application to swomack@lbschools.net or in person in room 801
4.Process can take 1-2 days to complete so please plan accordingly. Pick up completed applications in room 108.
NOTE: Student MUST have a 2.0 Total GPA and no current D's or F's on Canvas in order for permit to be processed
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT 562-591-0581 x654-5140
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
RESUME WORKSHEET
RESUME TEMPLATE
SERVICE LEARNING LOG
ACADEMIC RESUME/BRAG SHEET WORKSHEET
ACADEMIC RESUME/BRAG SHEET TEMPLATE
CLASS OF 2027 SUMMER PLANNING & COLLEGE PREP TIMELINE
ATTENTION...CLASS OF 2027/Rising Seniors!! Below are a few documents to help you make your senior year a bit more organized and prepared for the college application process. The CCC will be closed for the summer but will be available on day one of instruction to support and guide you through the process ALL year long. Make sure to check your school emails and Canvas announcements throughout the year for resources and activities in the CCC.
We hope you have a fun and restful summer, but make sure to do a little work so that you are ahead of the game when school starts. CSU, UC & Common App all open on AUGUST 1st. Make sure to launch ALL your applications, including financial aid & community college applications, on one website called CALIFORNIACOLLEGES.EDU.Links to an external site. You MUST use your LBUSD LOGIN to create an account. DO NOT use your personal email to create an account.
CLASS OF 2027 SUMMER PLANNING - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HjHCpAEhcbRBzl5yA1jZiQpui3Zhhcqt/view?usp=drive_linkLinks to an external site.
CLASS OF 2027 COLLEGE PREP TIMELINE - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MeAdrHhwa2FiAZOIzawvys85oDb_lMtz/view?usp=drive_linkLinks to an external site.