College Corner FAQ

Good news! College planning is fairly simple and the resources you need are available to you through school if you are willing to access them.

Fear of the unknown often hightens anxiety for students and parents regarding college planning, and many companies profit from this circumstance. However, being mindful to follow the college-bound calendars and to attend our college planning meetings (listed on the calendars) should help alleviate some of the worries you might have at the moment.

This page is also a great resource to alleviate some concerns you might have as we present answers to the common problems students encounter in the college application process.

With a bit of perseverance, you can make it through the process just as most of your fellow students have in past years.

The counseling staff at school is ready to provide assistance with uncertainties you might have. Feel free to stop in and visit your counselor if you need further help with questions. You can see them at your convenience during your free-time outside of class during break, lunch, after school or before school.

College Corner - Frequently Asked Questions

UC Application Frequently Asked Questions
General College Frequently Asked Questions

Q- Where do I go to apply to a "State" college?
A- CSUMentor.edu is where you apply. You can start your application as early as October 1st, and it is due on or before November 30th. You can save you work as you go and then submit it once it is complete.

Note: Username / Password (Tip)
A- Make sure you write your user name and password down in a memorable place! If you forget your user name and password, you will have to start ALL over. There is no way to retrieve it! Your user name can be up to 20 letters and/or numbers. Your password must be 6-8 letters AND numbers.

Q- How do I send my SAT results to all of the CSU's?
A- 3594 is the code for the entire CSU System. It is titled "CSU Mentor" by the College Board on their university list. This numbers sends to every CSU campus all at once.