UNDER CONSTRUCTION
College & Career Center
Located in Room A106
Mrs. Mendoza
Mendoza.Jenna@tusd.org
*Appointments can be made in
the COUNSELING OFFICE
Drop in (Every Day):
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1st Period (if no scheduled class)
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Snack
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Tutorial (SENIORS only)
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Lunch
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6th Period (if no scheduled class)
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After School (til 4pm)
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By Appointment:
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Please sign up in the COUNSELING OFFICE
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NOTE:
A106 is CLOSED daily at 5th PERIOD
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Monday / Wednesday thru Friday:
8:30am - 4:00pm
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**Late Start Tuesdays:
Snack - 4:00pm
View Full Schedule HERE
Information for All Grades
College & Career Planning Overview
UC San Francisco
What to expect as you plan your future...
College Visits & Career Presentations
for the 2025-2026 Schoolyear
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*We are happy to announce that MOST visits will be In-Person!*
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Torrance High School College & Career Center looks forward to hosting College reps & Career / Military Speakers!
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Visits are scheduled at
TUTORIAL - LUNCH - AFTER SCHOOL
ALL GRADE LEVELS ARE WELCOME!
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​​​MILITARY is ON-CAMPUS at LUNCH in front of the LIBRARY
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All COLLEGE visits/presentations will be scheduled through Naviance​
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STUDENTS:
Log into your Naviance Account HERE
Click the link or Icon above & Sign in using the Single Sign-On option​.
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Once you have registered for a presentation/ workshop on Naviance:
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Virtual Visits will have a Meeting Link Provided after registration.
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All "In-person" visits will be in the College & Career Cntr, Room A106.
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​​College & Career Rep Visits will not
take place during instructional time.
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Information for College Representatives, Career, or Military Speakers:
For College Reps that wish to schedule a college visit or host a workshop please refer to Naviance Rep Visits.
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If you don't have access to this platform - please feel free to email the College & Career Coordinator, at mendoza.jenna@tusd.org
STAY CONNECTED!
The THS College & Career Center uses:
Instagram!
...Class of 2026...
College App Resources
We've listed important dates & resources below
to help you start the application process!
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UC Applications open August 1st
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You can submit between Oct. 1st - Nov. 30th
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Cal State Applications open Oct. 1st
- Once Apps Open - You can submit your application upon completion.
- Essays NOT required
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If you plan to apply to the EOP Program:
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​You'll need to answer the prompts listed here as part of your CSU App
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Common App opens August 1st
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On or after Aug. 1st, Start HERE
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Deadlines to submit vary by campus
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Check each college's website
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Most PRIVATE & some Out-of-State colleges accept Common App.
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Check HERE for more info.
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IMPORTANT
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Connect your NAVIANCE Account
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WATCH THIS VIDEO or go to A106 for help​​
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Make an appointment with your counselor!​
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Counselors submit documents and sometimes letters of recommendation on your behalf. - They'll need info form YOU!​
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The El Camino Fall 2026 App Opens Nov. 1st
Summer 2026 App opens October 1st.
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We encourage ALL THS Students to complete an app in the Fall of Senior Year.
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The sooner you complete the app, the easier enrollment will be after graduation​
What happens to your application
after you've applied?
UC MERCED - The Life of a College Application
APPLY TO SCHOLARSHIPS!
There are plenty of Scholarship Websites!
...and it's NEVER too early to start applying!
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Don't forget...
Naviance has a Scholarship Search Feature!
How to Access Scholarships in Naviance here!
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Click a box below to start searching!
RECENT GRADS - 2025
What you should be doing NOW... ​​
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Start/Finish your College Apps... Some are still open!
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UC's: All are CLOSED
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Cal States - MOST are still open (Check HERE)
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Most Private Colleges are open
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El Camino College (Summer 2025 is open, Fall opening soon!)
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Monitor your EMAILS and/or PORTALS
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Both​ should be checked at least once a week!
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These are the only ways the college will communicate with you after you have submitted your application.
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Apply for Financial Aid! Due March 3rd
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FAFSA & Dream Act Opened on DECEMBER 1st​
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You may also be required to complete a CSS Profile.
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Check in with Mrs. Mendoza for more tips!
Have an idea of what you'd like to study...
..but not sure what you can do with that degree?
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Click HERE for a handy resource!
*From UC Berkeley
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Click the link or images above to access information and additional links, broken down by Major.
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You will see common career areas one can enter with your intended major, typical employers that hire in that field, and strategies to help maximize career opportunities.
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*This is available in Paper Format in the College & Career Center!
We use Naviance to connect with our Tartar Families!
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Naviance is a comprehensive College and Career Readiness Platform that enables Self-Discovery, Career Exploration, Academic Planning, and College Preparation!
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Grade Level Activities and Assessments are available to all Students.
Students are advised to check Naviance AND their school email accounts regularly for updates.
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FAFSA Resources
Dream Act Resources
FINANCIAL AID RESOURCES
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​FAFSA & DREAM ACT Application Resources ​​​
Apply for the FAFSA HERE
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FAFSA PLAYLIST on YouTube​
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"The Better FAFSA" Walk-thru Presentation
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Preview these slides to see what you need to get ready!
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Apply for the CA Dream Act HERE
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For Assistance with any of these applications
Please come to the College & Career Center (A106)!
Opens
OCT 1st!
WATCH THIS VIDEO from UC Santa Cruz for a general overview of the Financial Aid Process
More COLLEGE & CAREER Resources:
Undecided on your future career?
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Take an Assessment on NAVIANCE
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See "Grade Level Workshops" below... OR​
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Take a peek at our Library's Resources HERE to research some careers that might interest you!
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Check out "What can I do with a Major in..." (ABOVE)
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Naviance STUDENT Resources for Applying to College:
During your Senior Year, you will create a list of Colleges you plan to apply to. You must add all colleges you plan to submit an application to. Below are some helpful resources and videos to help you complete those steps.
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Naviance Grade Level Workshops:
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9th Grade "Strength Explorer" - https://bit.ly/StrengthExplorerInstructions
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10th Grade "Career Interest Profiler" -
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Naviance TEACHER Resources for Applying to College:
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Teacher Desk (Dashboard) Quick Guide:
https://bit.ly/TeacherDashboardQuickGuide
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Teacher Help Videos:
http://community.naviance.com/t5/Naviance-Video-Lessons/Video-Lesson-Teacher-Desk/ta-p/25571
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eDocs Start to Finish:
ttp://community.naviance.com/t5/Naviance-eDocs/Naviance-eDocs-Start-to-Finish/ta-p/2144