Here are a list of resources to help you with your college applications and eventual enrollment. Links to applications, scholarship list, worksheets, guides, workshop slides, past newsletters and field trip opportunities - it’s all here!

NEED HELP?

Need help with your college apps, college essays, or scholarships applications? Need someone to review an application before you submit? Need to schedule your semester check-in? Schedule a meeting or connect with Yesenia!

• Schedule a virtual meeting/check-in: https://calendly.com/yeseniabeam

• Call or text: (323) 282-3738

• Email/Share an essay: yesenia@beammath.org

• In-person help will be available on the following dates during Saturday classes.

  • December 7, December 14: 9am-2:30pm

college & financial aid application Related Links

• Cal State Application: https://www.calstate.edu/apply [MOST STILL OPEN]

  • Most CSUs are still accepting applications

    • Except: Fullerton, Long Beach, Pomona, San Jose, San Luis Obispo

  • Select Fall 2025

  • Due: Varies by school and major. Check exact deadlines here.

• UC Application: https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu [CLOSED]

• Common App Application: https://www.commonapp.org/ [NOW OPEN]

  • Used for most private colleges & universities. Complete list here.

  • Includes Common App essay questions and College Specific Writing requirements.

  • Deadlines vary based on school and type of application (Early Action, Early Decision, Regular Decision).

• FAFSA Application: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa [NOW OPEN]

  • Apply for the 2025-2026 cycle

  • Create student and parent accounts here.

  • Priority deadline: March 3, 2025

• CA Dream Act Application: https://dream.csac.ca.gov/ [NOW OPEN]

  • Apply for the 2025-2026 cycle

  • Priority deadline: March 3, 2025

• CSU & UC A-G List: https://hs-articulation.ucop.edu/agcourselist

• Search for your school to find a complete list of all high school classes that count for CSU/UC credit and which “Honors” courses count for an extra GPA point.

• College Board: https://www.collegeboard.org/

  • View your SAT and AP scores; register for new SAT exams.

college admissions Newsletter archive

• December 2024 (versión en español)

• November 2024 (versión en español)

• October 2024 (versión en español)

• August/September 2024 (versión en español)

WORKSHOPs & SLIDES

• September 2024 Workshop: Analyzing the College Admissions Process

• October 2024 Workshop: Writing Strong PIQs

WORKSHEETS

• Brag Sheet for EOP Recommendations

• Brag Sheet for a Teacher Letter of Rec (Common App)

• Brag Sheet for a Counselor or non-Teacher Letter of Rec (Common App)

• Exploring Majors and Colleges + College List Worksheet

• Writing Tips for EOP Questions

• UC Activities & Awards Worksheet

GUIDES

• Downloading your Unofficial College Transcript

• Reading your Unofficial College Transcript

Field Trips & events

BEAM College Workshops

College workshops will be happening during some Saturday classes 11am-12:20pm on the following dates:

• December 7: Financial Aid 101