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Ready to apply for college?

We have resources to help you take that first step

and make a successful transition to college.

HS & First Year Students

Campus Environment

What are you looking for in a campus? A big or small school? A public or a private school? A
How to Create a College Application
HS & First Year Students

How to Create a College Application

Applying to college can be overwhelming as there is not one application for all schools. Many different schools and systems
Choosing an institution that fits your values
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Choosing an institution that fits your values

What draws you to an institution? Is it their prestigious name, the fact that they serve first-generation college students, or
All About Money – Financial Literacy During the College Application Process
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All About Money – Financial Literacy During the College Application Process

When choosing an institution to complete your higher education, there are several factors that you need to consider. One of
Creating a College List Part 1: Discovering “You”
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Creating a College List Part 1: Discovering “You”

Discovering “You” & Determining Your Core Values Discovering who “you” are doesn’t mean you have to know exactly what you
Applying to Cal State Universities: Everything You Need to Know
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Applying to Cal State Universities: Everything You Need to Know

Application season is here again! Below are several Cal State Apply updates as well as some helpful reminders to assist
Benefits of Starting at a Community College
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Benefits of Starting at a Community College

Sometimes continuing your higher education at a traditional four-year institution is not your cup of tea. This may be because
HS & First Year Students

Quick Guide for Undocumented Students Applying to the CSU as a First-time Freshmen + Transfer Student

Applying to California State Universities is an incredible accomplishment! Congrats to you! Sometimes the process can be difficult, but it
Creating a College List Part 2:  How to Research Colleges to Develop a “Balanced College List”
HS & First Year Students

Creating a College List Part 2:  How to Research Colleges to Develop a “Balanced College List”

Once you have spent time “Discovering You” and determined your core values important in your college search, the next step

We know there is a lot of uncertainty and anxiety floating around right now, but with your ideas and perspective you can help us make a difference and fight for equity in the next two years. @socalcan centers and leads with student voices. By taking this SHORT STUDENT SURVEY you will help us identify what barriers students face in higher-education and what are the most pressing issues that need to be addressed through policy & advocacy. ⁠

You MUST be a current student in a California college or university (CCC, CSU, UC or private) or have graduated in the year 2022 or after to take this survey. Everyone who is eligible and submits a survey before it closes on November 6th will be entered to a raffle for a chance to win one of multiple $50 gift cards. ⁠

Click the link in bio to learn more and to take the survey or visit bit.ly/24psurvey ⁠

#Advocacy #PolicyAgenda #TogetherWeCAN #SoCalCAN
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That feeling when you and your best friends just voted! 🎉🗳️✨
Today is Election Day! Remember you can drop off your completed mail ballot at a Ballot Box or a participating Vote Center. If you were not able to register by the deadline you can still vote! Same-Day Voting is available at select locations.

Esa sensación cuando tú y tus mejores amigos acaban de votar! 🎉🗳️✨

¡Hoy es el día de las elecciones! Recuerde que puede dejar su boleta por correo en un Buzón de Entrega de Boleta Electoral
o en un Centro de Votación participante. Si no pudiste registrarte antes de la fecha límite, ¡aún puedes votar! La Votación El Mismo Día está disponible en ubicaciones selectas.

#SomosElVoto #WeAreCA #TuVozTuVoto #LatinoVotes
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Do you know what makes people powerful? Voting! 🗳️✨ Tomorrow is Election Day. Let’s make our voices heard and take action together! 💪🎉
For more voter information, click the link in our bio. 🔗

¿Sabes qué hace a las personas poderosas? ¡Votar! 🗳️✨Mañana es el Día de Elección. ¡Hagamos oír nuestras voces y actuemos juntos! 💪🎉

Para más información sobre votación, haz clic en el enlace en nuestra biografía. 🔗

#SomosElVoto #WeAreCA #TuVozTuVoto #LatinoVotes
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Early in-person voting started on October 26th! Over 4 million Californians have already cast their vote. Get ready to make your voice count! 🙌🗳️💥

For more on early voting and Vote-by-Mail Ballot drop-off locations click the link in our bio 🔗

La votación anticipada en persona comienza mañana, 26 de octubre. Más de 4 millones de Californianos ya han enviado su voto.¡Prepárate para hacer oír tu voz! 🙌🗳️💥

Para más información sobre lugares para la votación temprana y la entrega de boletas de voto por correo haz clic en el enlace de nuestra biografía.🔗

#SomosElVoto #WeAreCA #TuVozTuVoto #LatinoVotes
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Do you know what’s spooky? Not voting on November 5th! 🎃🗳️😱 The election is less than a week away. Make sure you go out and vote! 🗳️✨💪

Find early voting and Vote-by-Mail Ballot drop-off locations in the link in our bio. 🔗

¿Sabes qué es escalofriante? ¡No votar el 5 de Noviembre! 🎃🗳️😱 La elección es en menos de una semana. ¡Asegúrate de salir y votar! 🗳️✨💪

Encuentre lugares para la votación temprana y la entrega de boletas de voto por correo en el enlace de nuestra biografía.🔗

#SomosElVoto #WeAreCA #TuVozTuVoto #LatinoVotes
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