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)
By Appointment:
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Sign up in the COUNSELING OFFICE
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NOTE:
A106 is CLOSED daily at 5th PERIOD
Monday / Wednesday thru Friday:
8:30am - 4:00pm
**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 2026-2027 Schoolyear
*We are happy to announce that MOST visits will be In-Person!*
Torrance High School College & Career Center looks forward to hosting College reps & Career / Military Speakers!
Visits are scheduled at
TUTORIAL - LUNCH - AFTER SCHOOL
ALL GRADE LEVELS ARE WELCOME!
MILITARY is ON-CAMPUS at LUNCH in front of the LIBRARY
All COLLEGE visits/presentations will be scheduled through Naviance
STUDENTS:
Log into your Naviance Account HERE
Click the link or Icon above & Sign in using the Single Sign-On option.
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.
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 2027...
College App Resources
We've listed important dates & resources below
to help you start the application process!
UC Applications opened August 1st
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You can submit between Oct. 1st - Nov. 30th
Cal State Apps opened August 1st
- You can submit between Oct. 1st - Nov. 30th
- 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 opened 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
- If using Common App to apply to college -
YOU MUST:
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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 App opens:
October 1st for Summer 2027
November 1st for Fall 2027
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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?
*Applies to ALL Colleges*
VIDEO: UC Merced - The Life of a College Application
ALL Applications are OPEN!
*Except El Camino - See details below!
APPLY TO SCHOLARSHIPS!
There are plenty of Scholarship Websites!
...and it's NEVER too early to start applying!
Don't forget...
Naviance has a Scholarship Search Feature!
How to Access Scholarships in Naviance here!
Click a box below to start searching!
Have an idea of what you'd like to study...
..but not sure what you can do with that degree?
Click HERE for a handy resource!
*From UC Berkeley
Click the link or images above to access information and additional links, broken down by Major.
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.
*This is available in Paper Format in the College & Career Center!
FINANCIAL AID RESOURCES
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
For Assistance with any of these applications
Please come to the College & Career Center (A106)!
