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.

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APPS OPEN 1/5/26 - 2/20/26

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CSU & UC

A - G COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Calculate GPA using only "a-g" approved courses taken after grade 9

Requirements	California State University(CSU)	University of California(UC)
Minimum GPA	2.0	3.0
On-Line Application	APPLY HERE	APPLY HERE
Application Opens	October 1st	August 1st
Deadline	November 30^th	November 30^th

Requirements	California State University(CSU)	University of California(UC)
Subject	Students must complete all courses with a grade of "C" or better.
A) History/Social Science	2 years including one year of US History	2 years: US History and Modern World History
B) English	4 years of English	4 years of English
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) 4 years recommended
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" 3 years are recommended
E) Language other than English	2 years of language other than English	2 years of language other than English. 3 years recommended
F) Visual & Performing Arts	1 year of visual and performing arts
G) College Prep. Elective	1 year elective chosen from any of the areas on the approved A-G course list.
*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

PRIVATE & OUT OF STATE COLLEGES

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

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HARVARD, PRINCETON, UVA, WELLESLEY, YALE VIRTUAL EVENTS

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. Students may apply to other colleges. Institution will notify the applicant of the decision within a reasonable and clearly stated period of time. Student will not be required to make a commitment prior to May 1, but is encouraged to apply earlier. 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. Institution will notify the applicant of the decision within a reasonable and clearly stated period of time after the Early Decision deadline. If admitted, the student will enroll UNLESS aid award is inadequate. Immediately upon acceptance of offer, student will withdraw all other applications and make no subsequent applications. 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.

LBCC

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HOW TO APPLY ONLINE

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INDIVIDUAL DUAL ENROLLMENT (IDE) - HOW TO APPLY

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IDE CHECKLIST

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NEW STUDENT CHECKLIST

HOW TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES

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COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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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

Requirement:	Be a high school graduate (diploma, satisfactory CHSPE) 18 years of age or older
Skill Certificate/Certificate of Completion	Focusing on skill development to prepare you for entry-level employment Examples: Computer Animation, Child Development, Medical Assistant and Pharmacy
Associate's Degree (AA or AS)	Highest degree you can earn. Must complete the following requirements: Major Requirements, Math, Reading, Writing & Health and Wellness Proficiency Requirements; and General Education Requirements.
Transfer	After completing a minimum of 60 credits with a minimum 2.0, you are eligible to transfer as a Junior to a four-year college or university.

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

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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)

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2026 AP TEST DATES

COLLEGE OPPORTUNITIES

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UCLA MED REACH MENTOR PROGRAM

The Riordan Scholars Program

The Riordan Scholars Program application is opening February 2, 2026! We encourage current 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students to apply. The Riordan Scholars Program is designed for students who are college bound and interested in developing their leadership skills to succeed in college. This is a unique opportunity for students seeking to broaden their communication, critical thinking, and financial literacy skills.

Eligibility Requirements

Rising high school sophomore, junior, or senior (limited space available for seniors)
First-generation student who will attend a four-year college in the United States
Must have demonstrated leadership skills and community service involvement
Cumulative grade point average of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Resides in or near the Los Angeles area

Curriculum Overview

8 Saturday sessions at UCLA Anderson School of Management
Personal mentors who are UCLA Anderson MBA students
Real Estate and Stock Market competitions
SAT preparation workshops (for entering sophomores and juniors)
Guest lectures from top industry leaders
College application and financial aid workshops
College Counseling
Communication skills workshops
Leadership development seminars

*ALL of the above is provided on a tuition-FREE basis!

COLLEGE BOUND PROGRAMS

9TH - 11TH GRADE ONLY

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THRIVE SCHOLARS - JUNIORS ONLY

OPEN TO ALL GRADE LEVELS

Cal SOAP

KORE PROGRAM

FINANCIAL AID

FAFSA ONLINE APP

FAFSA WALKTHROUGH VIDEO

CREATE FSA ID VIDEO

HANDOUTS

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POLY COLLEGE & FIN AID NIGHT SLIDES

CADA ONLINE APP

CADAA WALKTHROUGH VIDEO

CSS PROFILE

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WEBGRANTS 4 STUDENTS

FREE FA COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS

SCHOLARSHIPS

JUNIORS ONLY

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

NATIONAL COLLEGE RESOURCE FOUNDATION - DUE 1/19/26

PORT OF LONG BEACH - DUE 2/20/26

UNIV OF LAVERNE PERFORMANCE SCHOLARSHIP - DUE 2/27/26

JULIE INMAN COURAGE AWARD - DUE 3/1/26

LB BAR ASSOCIATION - DUE 3/1/2026

H. KIM MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - DUE 3/2/26

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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
4 years of English 3 years of Math (Algebra 1 or higher) 2 years of natural/physical science 1 year of additional English, Math or natural/physical science 2 years of social science 4 years of additional courses (from any area above or foreign language)	Graduate from high school. Complete a minimum of 16 core courses. Ten of the 16 core courses must be completed before the seventh semester (senior year) of high school with 7 of the ten being in English, Math and Science. Earn a core-course GPA of at least 2.30 *May practice, compete and receive athletics scholarships during the first year of enrollment.*
Academic Redshirt	Nonqualified
Graduate from high school. Complete the minimum of 16 core courses. Earn a core-course GPA of at least 2.0 *May receive athletics scholarships and practice during the first regular academic term but may NOT compete during the first year of enrollment.*	*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.

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MILITARY - APPRENTICESHIPS

MILLITARY REPS

AIRFORCE	Brent Abbott brent.abbott@us.af.mil 714.493.6335
COASTGUARD	LTJG Marcus Boyd marcus.t.boyd@uscg.mil 562.864.1096
ARMY/WESTPOINT ROTC SCHOLARSHIP	CPT Jessica Berube jessica.l.berube.mil@army.mil 562.274.3276
ARMY	SSGT Ernest R. Long Ernest.r.long.mil@army.mil SSGT Marlena BuchananRoby Marlena.n.buchananroby.mil@army.mil SSGT Andres Flores andres.flores48.mil@army.mil 562.437.4094
NAVY	AW02 William Roberts william.r.roberts205.mil@us.navy.mil HMI Maricel A. Ortiz maricel.ortiz3@navy.mil 562.745.4061

MARINE CORPS

SGT Zachory Mann

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SGT Angel Dominguez Santiago

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SSGT Dawson

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CALIF NATIONAL GUARD

SGT Joseph Esposito

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562.594.1551

SSG Eric Cano

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562.822.8427

Jimmy Sanchez

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562.505.9558

JOBS - INTERNSHIPS - VOLUNTEER

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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CHARLES DREW UNIVERSITY ExStRM PROGRAM

This program is best described as a medical mentor program. Participants will attend daily virtual sessions or in-person programs with presentations/interactive sessions from a variety of general pediatricians, specialists, including surgeons, nurses, pharmacists, dietitians, infectious disease, ophthalmologists, radiologists, child life, and therapists, (i.e., physical, speech, occupational, or cognitive). Each participant will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the program and one $500 scholarship will be awarded.

PORT OF LONG BEACH INTERNSHIP

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